GRASMERE VILLAGE SOCIETY
Contributions ?3000 to a new stone built bus shelter, ?1000 to disabled access to village hall, ?200 eradicating Japanese knot weed, Himalayan balsam volunteers, ?500 to Jubilee Fund.?200 to Allotments, ?250 Flood Group storage shed, ?1,000 climbing frame for playarea. Produce village newsletter. Litter picking, lobbying on planning and environment. Maintain amenities e.g. seats, 4 bus shelters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,948.24 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing accumulated funds from £54,878.95 to £49,930.71. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the compliance of the financial statements with the Charities Act 2011. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves in the form of bank balances across Cumberland and Furness accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Nick McCraithchair
- Andrew Astle
- Dr David Dodgson
- Ian Moreland
- LEE ROLLITT
- Louise Sykes
- Marguerite Jenkinson
- STUART FAWTHROP
- Sharon Savasi
- Susan Anne Lennon
- Will Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £61k | £10k |
| 31/12/2024 | £5k | £12k |
| 31/12/2023 | £11k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £12k |
| 31/12/2021 | £8k | £4k |
Common questions
Is GRASMERE VILLAGE SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,948.24 for the year ended 31 December 2024, reducing accumulated funds from £54,878.95 to £49,930.71. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the compliance of the financial statements with the Charities Act 2011. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves in the form of bank balances across Cumberland and Furness accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Members locality budget scheme 2016/17 |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Members locality budget scheme 2017/18 |
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £1k | Members locality budget scheme 2018/19 |