NORTH ROMFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To provide facilities for welfare and recreation for local residents.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENT IN NORTH ROMFORD AND DISTRICT BY ASSOCIATING THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO FURTHER HEALTH, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, TO STIMULATE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY SPIRIT FOR THIS ACHIEVEMENT; ALSO TO ASSIST IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £16,871 for the year ended 31 March 2025, maintaining cash reserves at £170,000 held in interest-bearing accounts. The trustees report a healthy year-end financial position despite increased financial pressures, with unrestricted funds totaling £343,553 and no restricted funds remaining. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would indicate non-compliance with accounting regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Treasurer of the charity receives a fee of £120 per month (10 hours at the standard Duty Officer rate) for administering the organisation’s payroll and pension scheme. This is shown within Accountancy and Professional, under note 5 above. The amount paid in 2023-24 was £115 per month.” — page 15
“The Vice chair of the charity occasionally does electrical and other maintenance work, which is invoiced via a separate company at lower than commercial rates. The total amount paid to the Vice chair in 2024-25 was £630 (2023-24: £330)” — page 15
“The Treasurer of the charity receives a fee of £120 per month (10 hours at the standard Duty Officer rate) for administering the organisation’s payroll and pension scheme. This is shown within Accountancy and Professional, under note 5 above. The amount paid in 2023-24 was £115 per month.” — page 15
“The Vice chair of the charity occasionally does electrical and other maintenance work, which is invoiced via a separate company at lower than commercial rates. The total amount paid to the Vice chair in 2024-25 was £630 (2023-24: £330)” — page 15
“The Treasurer of the charity receives a fee of £120 per month (10 hours at the standard Duty Officer rate) for administering the organisation’s payroll and pension scheme. This is shown within Accountancy and Professional, under note 5 above. The amount paid in 2023-24 was £115 per month.” — page 15
“The Vice chair of the charity occasionally does electrical and other maintenance work, which is invoiced via a separate company at lower than commercial rates. The total amount paid to the Vice chair in 2024-25 was £630 (2023-24: £330)” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Martin Frederick Branchchair
- Gordon John Baker
- Linda Ann Quarrell
- Michelle Francoise Dulieu
- Robert Edward James Lamb
- Robert Joseph Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £216k | £202k |
| 31/03/2025 | £218k | £202k |
| 31/03/2024 | £209k | £181k |
| 31/03/2023 | £213k | £200k |
| 31/03/2022 | £161k | £141k |
Common questions
Is NORTH ROMFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £16,871 for the year ended 31 March 2025, maintaining cash reserves at £170,000 held in interest-bearing accounts. The trustees report a healthy year-end financial position despite increased financial pressures, with unrestricted funds totaling £343,553 and no restricted funds remaining. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would indicate non-compliance with accounting regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2009 | £5k | Equipment replacement |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £150 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH ROMFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY WELFARE ACADEMY | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHWAY DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIERLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LTD. | £272k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |