THE BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE
The Blaby Social Centre comprises the hall, smaller room & kitchen. Part or all of which maybe, and are, hired by the general public. Hirer can use a substantial car park.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £28,281.82 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund from £212,942.82 to £184,661.00. Per the trustees' report, the organization faced operational challenges including the unexpected passing of its chairman and difficulties with film show renewals, yet maintained its community services and property maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Ann Lowther BSc PGCE
- Catherine Robinson
- Charles Godfrey Barnsley
- Cheryl Rowell
- Deacon Sharon Dilley
- Dr BEVERLEY BARNSLEY
- Dr CLIVE PETT
- Dr GEORGINA BARNETT
- Gerald Nigel Gutteridge
- Graham Brook
- Lorraine Brook
- Louise Revill
- MARIAN GAIL BROOMHEAD
- MICHAEL FIRTH
- Peter Richard Gutteridge
- Vaughan Prendergast
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £42k | £70k |
| 30/09/2024 | £37k | £41k |
| 30/09/2023 | £26k | £28k |
| 30/09/2022 | £25k | £42k |
| 30/09/2021 | £206k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £28,281.82 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund from £212,942.82 to £184,661.00. Per the trustees' report, the organization faced operational challenges including the unexpected passing of its chairman and difficulties with film show renewals, yet maintained its community services and property maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2012 | £2k | The Provision of a Storage Facility for use by Hirers of the Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2010 | £9k | Refurbishment of kitchen incorporating provision of access for disabled per |