CARWAY AND DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The charity provides recreational ground and buildings for the people of the area.
Objects
THE PROVISION OF A WELFARE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £138,879 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total net assets to £275,667. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that adequate reserves exist for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £131,144, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover anticipated costs for six months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of six months.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- NATALIE SMITHchair
- Anna Elizabeth Foulds
- Julie Panting
- Lindsay Davies
- MR TYSSUL EVANS
- MRS EVELYN MOSELEY
- Rebecca Lewis
- Susan Elizabeth Biddle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £160k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £7k | £12k |
| 31/12/2020 | £28k | £15k |
Common questions
Is CARWAY AND DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £138,879 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total net assets to £275,667. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that adequate reserves exist for the foreseeable future. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £131,144, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover anticipated costs for six months. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/02/2024 | £20k | Community Play Provision in Carway Park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2015 | £4k | Carway's Fun Days |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £40k |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SHIREOAKS MINERS' WELFARE RECREATION GROUND
- NORTHWAY DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- BIERLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
- THE WAQF FUND
- LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LTD.
- Caring for Communities and People
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARWAY AND DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHIREOAKS MINERS' WELFARE RECREATION GROUND | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHWAY DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| BIERLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WAQF FUND | £563k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGTON GREEN COMMUNITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LTD. | £272k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |