THE BETTESHANGER SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME
A social welfare centre, recreation ground and, if the management committee think fit, a youth club, for the use of the beneficiaries without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use of meetings, lectures and classes and for the purpose of physical exercise and training and such other forms of education, recreation and leisure-time occupation
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £145,577 for the year ended 30 June 2025, primarily driven by a £184,000 loss on the revaluation of tangible assets. Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £1,350,669 to £1,205,092, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months of budgeted running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted general reserve equivalent to 12 months of budgeted running costs” — page 4
Trustees
- Bridgette Gooldchair
- Alexander May
- Hannah Ambriz
- PETER ANDERSON
- RICHARD PARRY
- STEPHEN MORGAN
- Timothy Cousins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £319k | £280k |
| 30/06/2024 | £261k | £275k |
| 30/06/2023 | £210k | £259k |
| 30/06/2022 | £207k | £193k |
| 30/06/2021 | £177k | £126k |
Common questions
Is THE BETTESHANGER SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £145,577 for the year ended 30 June 2025, primarily driven by a £184,000 loss on the revaluation of tangible assets. Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £1,350,669 to £1,205,092, while the charity maintains a reserves policy target of 12 months of budgeted running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2006 | £5k | "The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme Provide Social, Cultural And Sporting Facilities For Local Residents. With Help From A Lottery Grant" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2006 | £5k | Record the industrial relations of the 60 years of bettershanger colliery |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BETTESHANGER SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME | £319k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NUNEATON & BEDWORTH LEISURE TRUST | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COTGRAVE SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE | £89k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUBILEE HALL TRUST LIMITED | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MEGACENTRE FOUNDATION (ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TRUST) | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FERRYSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROUP | £105k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |