J N FEAR'S INSTITUTE AND ENDOWMENT
The charity is based on the trust set up by the will of the late J. N. Fear to build a hall for the use of local people. The hall is used by local organisations who provide the running costs on the basis of usage. Community organisations are entitled to reduced rates and help in running the hall. The maintenance fund is invested in the C.O.I. fund and makes a small contribution to the running cost
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on charitable activities of £11,027 for the year ended 30 June 2025, primarily due to a major roof repair project costing £60,071. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £125,330 and aims to maintain a reserve of approximately £50,000, which it currently exceeds. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable Activities: 46,061”
“The Charity does not have a formal Reserves Policy but aims to have a total financial reserve of about £50,000” — page 4
Trustees
- David John Veale
- IAN NORMAN GAMBRELL
- NORMAN HENRY JAMES
- Patricia Mary Veale
- Richard Henry Dyson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £47k | £58k |
| 30/06/2024 | £50k | £60k |
| 30/06/2023 | £43k | £41k |
| 30/06/2022 | £34k | £43k |
| 30/06/2021 | £49k | £30k |
Common questions
Is J N FEAR'S INSTITUTE AND ENDOWMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on charitable activities of £11,027 for the year ended 30 June 2025, primarily due to a major roof repair project costing £60,071. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £125,330 and aims to maintain a reserve of approximately £50,000, which it currently exceeds. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.