PENSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Provide a venue for educational, social and recreational activities e.g. parent and toddlers, Taekwondo, Slimming World, carpet bowls, W.I.,, bingo afternoon, lunch club, fencing and exercise sessions . We also have regular themed social evenings and seasonal fairs.
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF PENSHAW AND NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS 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. (B) TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE. (C) PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED.
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 15
- Government income: £8,500 — grants £8,500 (1); 43% of the £19,681 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 12
- Government income: £8,952 — grants £8,952 (1); 39% of the £23,068 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Cheryl Ann Galloway
- Jaqueline Dobson
- Michelle Wetherall
- Sheena Nesbitt
- Victoria louise Frame
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £20k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £12k | £15k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £16k |
Common questions
Who funds PENSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PENSHAW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2026 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/05/2026 | £20k | Penshaw People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/09/2012 | £9k | Penshaw Community Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2011 | £5k | Lighting Energy Conservation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2005 | £25k | Modernisation of toilets |