LEOMINSTER DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
To provide affordable room hire space for voluntary groups, charities to meet. To provide room hire for activities such as health and fitness, art, and education to take place. To provide affordable office space for local charities. To support childrens activities, vulnerable groups, activities for people with disabilites and the general public.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LEOMINSTER & DISTRICT & THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (HERE-INAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR A POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINION BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS & INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION & TO PROMOTE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION & LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS; TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE & TO MAINTAIN & MANAGE, OR TO COOPERATE WITH ANY LOCAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS CONSTITUENT BODIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £7,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing from £35,608 to £28,343 in unrestricted reserves and £1,149 in restricted funds. The trustees note that running costs present financial challenges and a lack of volunteers is a concern, but resources are reviewed to improve income and efficiencies.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Fr Guy Cole
- Gill Murdoch
- Jenny Bartlett
- John Hoskinson
- Tessa Emmaline Smith-Winnard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £79k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £59k | £84k |
| 31/03/2023 | £68k | £74k |
| 31/03/2022 | £82k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £85k | £62k |
Common questions
Is LEOMINSTER DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £7,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing from £35,608 to £28,343 in unrestricted reserves and £1,149 in restricted funds. The trustees note that running costs present financial challenges and a lack of volunteers is a concern, but resources are reviewed to improve income and efficiencies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £10k | Community Centre re-flooring |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2016 | £10k | Community Centre lavatory refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2011 | £8k | Dizzy Drama's |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/11/2008 | £5k | Community Theatre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/04/2007 | £6k | Winter Warmers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £5k | Community Youth Theatre Project |