SEDGLEY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
OUR MISSION STATEMENT. To promote educational, recreational and vocational activities for the community at large by activities run directly by the Association and the provision of rooms for hire to other organisations and private individuals.
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SEDGLEY AND DISTRICT AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CONSTITUTION).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a positive bank balance of £28,837.46 at the end of the financial year. The trustees reported that the charity continued to maintain a healthy financial position and that reserves as such are not held, with the policy being to maintain a positive balance to meet commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“the policy is to maintain a positive bank balance so that all commitments can be met.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- AVRIL ANN WATKINS
- DAVID JUKES
- DENNIS SIDNEY EAVES
- David William Jones
- EUNICE ELSIE EAVES
- Evelyn Yorke
- JUNE GULLIVER
- Jean Bruce
- Keith William Chrles Perry
- MARY ELIZABETH LAVENDER
- MR R CHESWORTH
- MRS MURIEL BROWN
- SHIRLEY MARGARET ELLIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £70k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £31k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £31k | £45k |
Common questions
Is SEDGLEY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a positive bank balance of £28,837.46 at the end of the financial year. The trustees reported that the charity continued to maintain a healthy financial position and that reserves as such are not held, with the policy being to maintain a positive balance to meet commitments.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2019 | £10k | onsite car park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2012 | £3k | Installation of kitchenette in Computer Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2005 | £73k | Refurbishment and extension of a community centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2004 | £3k | Feasibility Study programme |