SOLIHULL LODGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Solihull Lodge Community Centre is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Solihull Lodge and surrounding areas. Our mission is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment where the community can connect, engage, and thrive. We hold children's parties, clubs for both adults and children, private hire with regular clubs such as Dog training and fundraising events
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £109,698 against total expenditure of £117,928, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with regular sustainable income from lettings and bar sales, though it remains dependent on grants for major renovation work. Free reserves are held at £3,347, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover two months of utility bills.
What the accounts disclose
“We hold enough reserves to cover 2 months utility bills.” — page 3
Trustees
- Dawn Cox
- Fiona Henderson
- Jennifer Compton
- Martyn Compton
- Roger Leitch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £110k | £118k |
| 31/07/2024 | £16k | £14k |
| 31/07/2023 | £11k | £12k |
| 31/07/2022 | £9k | £10k |
| 31/07/2021 | £19k | £15k |
Common questions
Is SOLIHULL LODGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £109,698 against total expenditure of £117,928, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with regular sustainable income from lettings and bar sales, though it remains dependent on grants for major renovation work. Free reserves are held at £3,347, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover two months of utility bills. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £334k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £37k |
| WATES FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS OF LONDON CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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- SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD
- FLORENCE COLLIERY SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
- CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST
- LINWOOD COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLIHULL LODGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HILTINGBURY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD | £513k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLORENCE COLLIERY SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE | £311k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST | £773k | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |