WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE
(1) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress, the protection of health and the advancement of education(2) The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided with the object of improving the conditions of life of the persons for whom they are primarily intended. Those persons having need of such
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,010 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a sound financial position with total reserves of £178,985, although unrestricted free reserves are modest at £5,136. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern for the next 12 to 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more £60,000 including benefits.” — page 40
“The charity received £3,000 (2024 - £1,000) from The Phyl and Hughie Williams Charitable Trust of which Jennifer Stiles is a trustee.” — page 47
Trustees
- George Austin Thomas
- George Jean Beguinot
- HOWARD SIMMONS
- JENNIFER BERYL STILES
- John Patrick Deane
- Katie Louise Barker
- Kirsty Victoria Quinn Oliveira
- ROBERT HAYWARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £190k |
| 31/03/2024 | £172k | £187k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £171k |
| 31/03/2022 | £115k | £154k |
| 31/03/2021 | £150k | £162k |
Common questions
Is WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,010 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a sound financial position with total reserves of £178,985, although unrestricted free reserves are modest at £5,136. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern for the next 12 to 18 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE as a grant recipient include The Merchant Taylors' Foundation, SOUTHBANK AND WATERLOO NEIGHBOURS, Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | FY2022 | £8k | Other |
| SOUTHBANK AND WATERLOO NEIGHBOURS | FY2025 | £2k | |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 | Employee charitable collections |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £19k | Support worker for older people’s initiatives |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROGER AND JEAN JEFCOATE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE | £203k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERLOO COMMUNITY COUNSELLING | £642k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERLOOVILLE AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO | £190k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WATERLOO | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABSOLUTELY LEISURE | £4.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| UMQ COMMUNITY CENTRE | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |