ASTON AND COTE COMMUNITY TRUST
Operation of village hall and playing fields for Aston and Cote
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported an operating deficit of £5,779.90 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on repairs and utilities. Despite this deficit, the Trust maintains a positive cash position with unrestricted general funds totaling £47,304.04. The trustees note that letting charges have been increased effective May 2025 to address income levels.
What the accounts disclose
“Letting income The income from letting the hall and playing fields was £17053.00 £ (2023: £14807.20) reflecting an increase on the previous year.”
Trustees
- Anthony Windscheffel
- CAROLYN SIMMONDS
- Ian Dunstan
- JAMES ANGUS
- MELITA ELIZABETH HOOK
- Nick Angus
- Russell William La Forte
- Stephen Malin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £28k | £30k |
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £17k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £41k |
Common questions
Is ASTON AND COTE COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported an operating deficit of £5,779.90 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on repairs and utilities. Despite this deficit, the Trust maintains a positive cash position with unrestricted general funds totaling £47,304.04. The trustees note that letting charges have been increased effective May 2025 to address income levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2018 | £10k | Replacement playground for Aston & Cote |