PATCHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To provide & run a community centre for Patcham & surrounding area.To run a Bridge Club, Table Tennis club & the Patcham Companions, a drop in 'chat club'.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,378 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to equipment purchases. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the cash position remains strong with free reserves of £83,950.24, which exceeds their stated policy target of maintaining at least one year’s expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Committee administers the Patcham Community Fund which awards grants of up to £1,000 to local clubs, societies, schools etc. to further their activities.” — page 1
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves of at least one year’s expenditure.”
Trustees
- Sally Boothchair
- Alison Herga
- Crystal Weston
- HUGH WOODHOUSE
- Helen Burrows
- Keith Reginald Carter
- LINDA McRAE
- PETER LANGSTON
- Paul Myszor
- Robert Brand
- TIMOTHY DAVID DENNIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £70k | £64k |
| 31/03/2025 | £63k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £33k | £19k |
Common questions
Is PATCHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,378 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to equipment purchases. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the cash position remains strong with free reserves of £83,950.24, which exceeds their stated policy target of maintaining at least one year’s expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.