TILMANSTONE MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND
outdoor sports and recreation for all ages also indoor activities
Objects
THE PROVISION OF AN INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £58,551, which the trustees consider adequate in relation to the charity's needs. The charity's total funds increased from £53,789 to £58,551 during the year, supported by income from grants, donations, and facility use. The trustees report that resources are directed towards activities furthering the charity's objectives and that appropriate measures are in place to mitigate financial and maintenance risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover ongoing operating costs and to provide for unexpected maintenance or repair requirements.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
- Charles Page
- GARI MACHIN
- Jackie Thatcher
- Richard Parker
- SANDRA KNOWLES
- WENDY HANSELL
- Wayne Horn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £40k | £35k |
| 31/12/2024 | £42k | £48k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £58k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £23k |
Common questions
Is TILMANSTONE MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £58,551, which the trustees consider adequate in relation to the charity's needs. The charity's total funds increased from £53,789 to £58,551 during the year, supported by income from grants, donations, and facility use. The trustees report that resources are directed towards activities furthering the charity's objectives and that appropriate measures are in place to mitigate financial and maintenance risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2011 | £20k | Tilmanstone Miners Big Community Regeneration Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2005 | £5k | Flooring for new club house |