HILL RISE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Association manages and maintains the community centre which it hires out to clubs and groups to provide various activities. It promotes education and recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for all members of the community.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BRIGHTON HILL WEST AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE AREA OF BENEFIT') WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a healthy balance at the end of the financial year, with unrestricted reserves totaling £36,792.16 across two accounts. Expenditure exceeded income for the year, resulting in a decrease in the primary account balance, but the overall financial position remains positive.
What the accounts disclose
“Hire ofhall. £ 22,655.17” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Anthony Gritt
- Diane Gould
- Katarlyna Furs
- emma gentry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £15k | £17k |
| 31/03/2023 | £14k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £15k |
Common questions
Is HILL RISE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a healthy balance at the end of the financial year, with unrestricted reserves totaling £36,792.16 across two accounts. Expenditure exceeded income for the year, resulting in a decrease in the primary account balance, but the overall financial position remains positive.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2007 | £1k | User Friendly Furniture |