PULBOROUGH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION
Services & activities for (mostly older) people living in Pulborough & the surrounding villages, including a weekly lunch club, a befriending and visiting service, a parent/carer social Pop-In and community transport services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,413 during the year, with cash at bank totaling £66,178 at the end of the period. However, the trustees identify a main financial risk regarding a potential reduction in future grants and donations, noting that such high levels of receipts are not expected to be achievable in the following year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity reported a surplus of £19,413 during the year principally as a result of significant grants and donations received.” — page 8
“The main financial risk to the Charity is a reduction in future grants and donations.” — page 7
“During the year Louise Kaiser, a Trustee, provided emergency cover for management of the Lunch Club over a number of weeks. The Committee considered these services to be additional to Louise’s normal services as Trustee, and a resolution was passed at the AGM enabling fees totalling £500 to be paid which was fully consistent with the normal rate for these services.” — page 8
“During the year Louise Kaiser, a Trustee, provided emergency cover for management of the Lunch Club over a number of weeks. The Committee considered these services to be additional to Louise’s normal services as Trustee, and a resolution was passed at the AGM enabling fees totalling £500 to be paid which was fully consistent with the normal rate for these services. The only other payments made to Trustees during the year comprised the reimbursement of expenses at cost.” — page 8
Trustees
- John Dixon OBEchair
- Edna Henly
- Isla Moran
- Julia Read
- Karen Brooks
- Louise Kaiser
- Roland Brook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £41k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £29k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £20k |
Common questions
Is PULBOROUGH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £19,413 during the year, with cash at bank totaling £66,178 at the end of the period. However, the trustees identify a main financial risk regarding a potential reduction in future grants and donations, noting that such high levels of receipts are not expected to be achievable in the following year.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2023 | £8k | Befriending & Visiting Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2022 | £4k | Lunch club co-ordinator |