LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To manage and maintain the Long Ashton Community Centre and Recreation Ground, on behalf of the Parish Council, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Long Ashton.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £28,121 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £65,221. However, the trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £41,226 are below their stated policy target of £66,400 to £132,800. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing increasing income, held reserves, and confirmed grant support from the Parish Council.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees acknowledge that this figure is below the policy amount”
“The charity received rental income amounting to £126 (2024: £509) from two Trustees.” — page 21
Trustees
- Andrew Crabb
- Christopher Davis
- Hazel Mallett
- Jenny Alice brown
- Kim Thompson
- Neeltje Davis
- SARAH LEONG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £218k | £189k |
| 31/03/2024 | £200k | £166k |
| 31/03/2023 | £154k | £143k |
| 31/03/2022 | £128k | £182k |
| 31/03/2021 | £128k | £182k |
Common questions
Is LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £28,121 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £65,221. However, the trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £41,226 are below their stated policy target of £66,400 to £132,800. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, citing increasing income, held reserves, and confirmed grant support from the Parish Council. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE NINESQUARE TRUST, WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NINESQUARE TRUST | FY2025 | £12k | One-off grant |
| WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK | FY2024 | £6k | Small grant to local community organisations/individuals to help alleviate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis (Quartet - Catalyst Project 1 or 2). |
| WEST OF ENGLAND RURAL NETWORK | FY2023 | £1k | Grants payable |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONG ASHTON
- LONGLEVENS (GLOUCESTER) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- THE CHILDCARE AND COMMUNITY CENTRES, ASHTON AND DISTRICT
- LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LTD.
- LONG SUTTON VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
- PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £218k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF LONG ASHTON | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONGLEVENS (GLOUCESTER) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £601k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDCARE AND COMMUNITY CENTRES, ASHTON AND DISTRICT | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LTD. | £272k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LONG SUTTON VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |