MEASHAM COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTRE
The objects of the charity in the period under review are, in the interest of social welfare, to improve the conditions of the life of the inhabitants of the area by the provision and maintenance of a community hall and recreation ground.
Objects
PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR,BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY,SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE PARISH OF MEASHAM OR THE NEIGHBOUHOOD THEREOF
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (51,477) for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from 997,830 to 946,354. The trustees report that reserves policy targets maintaining unrestricted funds between three and six months of expenditure, a level they consider maintained throughout the year. Total incoming resources were 226,136 against total resources expended of 277,925.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £226k | £250k |
| 31/03/2024 | £165k | £174k |
| 31/03/2023 | £122k | £192k |
| 31/03/2022 | £358k | £252k |
| 31/03/2021 | £378k | £155k |
Common questions
Is MEASHAM COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (51,477) for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from 997,830 to 946,354. The trustees report that reserves policy targets maintaining unrestricted funds between three and six months of expenditure, a level they consider maintained throughout the year. Total incoming resources were 226,136 against total resources expended of 277,925. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/10/2024 | £800 | Empower inclusive fitness club |
| UK government | 25/10/2024 | £800 | ALB-Sport England-Empower inclusive fitness club |
| Sport England | 17/04/2014 | £50k | Measham Welfare 3G |