GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST
For the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £185,989 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves increasing to £297,781. The balance sheet shows net current liabilities of £178,770, which are covered by fixed assets and retained reserves. The trustees confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no matters requiring attention were identified during the independent examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANDY LITCHFIELD
- Cheryl Thorley
- Edward Stace
- Jane Youatt
- Judith Carole Challand
- LINDA BRAMLEY
- MRS PAT DINES
- Martin Frank Raven Mr
- Martin Howick
- Pamela Ivy Riley
- Phillip Arme
- Rowena Mary Rhinwedd Barnett
- Shelley Frith
- Stephen Kent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £154k | £190k |
| 31/03/2024 | £50k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £45k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £47k |
Common questions
Is GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £185,989 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves increasing to £297,781. The balance sheet shows net current liabilities of £178,770, which are covered by fixed assets and retained reserves. The trustees confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and no matters requiring attention were identified during the independent examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £10k | Gotham Playground Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2008 | £10k | Gotham Memorial Hall Refurbishment Project |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFORD TOWN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTON SPORTS CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOREFIELD PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |