THE GAYWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Fundraising to provide better facilities for the use of the hall by the community young and old
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BENEFICIAL AREA WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, RACE, COLOUR, POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that incoming resources exceeded expenditures for the year, resulting in a net increase in funds. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £207,067 in bank balances, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner certified the accounts as correct based on information supplied by the charity.
What the accounts disclose
“Car Boot/Bar/Bingo/Other £121,743.77” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Adrienne Dickenschair
- Denise Mansell
- Diane Langridge
- Elizabeth Goldsmith
- Jeanette Branham
- Kerrie Toll
- Keryn Middleton
- Robert Dickens
- Sue Morris
- Vicky Fox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £207k | £206k |
| 31/12/2024 | £263k | £262k |
| 31/12/2023 | £248k | £251k |
| 31/12/2022 | £108k | £104k |
| 31/12/2021 | £88k | £88k |
Common questions
Is THE GAYWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that incoming resources exceeded expenditures for the year, resulting in a net increase in funds. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of approximately £207,067 in bank balances, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner certified the accounts as correct based on information supplied by the charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2021 | £10k | GCC Outdoor Gym |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2019 | £10k | GCC Electrical Rewiring |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2006 | £8k | Disability Accessibility |