Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 3

Support Score: 9

Strong growth: +2
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3

Grant maker support: +9

Overall GiG Score: 14

FEARON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

FOR BENEFIT OF LOUGHBOROUGH INHABITANTS FROM N.E. LEICESTER RD/HIGH ST/DERBY RD. BY ASSOCIATING WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and there are significant future grants due to be received
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

One or more trustees receive payments or benefits from the charity for providing services to the charity

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£287	£269	£18	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	16
31/03/22	*	£221	£204	£17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	9
31/03/21		£248	£202	£46	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5
31/03/20		£134	£129	£4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	12
31/03/19		£125	£120	£5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	9
31/03/18		£96	£104	£-8	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/17		£93	£85	£8	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/16		£142	£151	£-9	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/15		£138	£148	£-11	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/14		£237	£269	£-32	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/13		£191	£200	£-9	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/12		£128	£150	£-22	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/11		£169	£143	£26	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/10		£155	£142	£13	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 15 years

www.fearonhall.co.uk

fearonhall@gmail.com

01509230629

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Listed activities

Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes

GiG Classification

Social clubs and similar

How it operates

Provides buildings/facilities/open space

Where it operates

Leicestershire,

Who it helps

Other Defined Groups

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

National Lottery Community Fund	£397,969
DCMS	£70,000
People's Health Trust	£41,546
Co-Operative Group	£2,863

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
People's Health Trust - Young Peoples gaming group
£35,500	18/09/2023	This two-year project is an extension of the existing young people’s gaming group run by Fearon Community Association for people who are autistic or neurodiverse. It will take place weekly in the ....more This two-year project is an extension of the existing young people’s gaming group run by Fearon Community Association for people who are autistic or neurodiverse. It will take place weekly in the ballroom at Fearon Hall and includes spaces for computer gaming, chess playing, group board games and a quiet, safe space for participants needing some time out. The individuals attending the project struggle to make and maintain friendships. The group will be supported by two freelance workers and three volunteers, who are existing participants. The project aims to provide social opportunities in a safe, calm environment that meets the sensory needs of the group.
People's Health Trust - Young Peoples Gaming Group
£6,046	15/03/2022	This two-year project is for autistic and neurodiverse young people in Loughborough. It aims, through the creation of a safe environment, to reduce their social isolation, to interact and make ....more This two-year project is for autistic and neurodiverse young people in Loughborough. It aims, through the creation of a safe environment, to reduce their social isolation, to interact and make friendships through their shared interests in gaming.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Fearon Community Association Ltd
£2,863	23/10/2021	Over the coming year we will provide a weekly nutritious lunch for the most vulnerable in our community in a safe and welcoming environment, with opportunities to make friends and access support.
National Lottery Community Fund - Activities and Community Development
£397,969	15/12/2020 59	The funding will allow the project to support groups in the local community and address skills development and support people through loneliness and isolations. This will be achieved through a ....more The funding will allow the project to support groups in the local community and address skills development and support people through loneliness and isolations. This will be achieved through a programme of activities that will deliver support services in its community hub.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£70,000	29/07/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
National Lottery Community Fund - Activities Coordinator
£10,000	27/03/2019 12	The funding will be used to coordinate activities at a local community centre. This will increase the centre's capacity to manage and deliver activities for the wider community.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 37-72

ANDREW BARR RHODES (Chair) Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Director

DARRYL GOUGH Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired, Other trusteeship: GORSE COVERT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED,

GEORGIA LOUISE THOMSON Appointed: 2020

MICHAEL LANCE WELBOURNE Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Chartered Accountant

PAUL GOODMAN Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

RICHARD EDWARD THORPE Appointed: 2009, Occupation: Senior Designer, Other trusteeship: THE RECTORY WILDLIFE GARDENERS,

ROSANNA MARIA MULLIGAN CANT Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Director

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 06/07/2009, number: 1130457
Registered at Companies House on 19/03/2009, number: 06852232

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment 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
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

Filing Record

14 returns made; AR22: 44 days late,

Main office

FEARON HALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
FEARON HALL
RECTORY ROAD
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 1PL

Objectives

TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LOUGHBOROUGH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BUT PARTICULARLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA NORTH-EAST OF LEICESTER ROAD/HIGH STREET/DERBY ROAD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATIONS AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS

Defined Area of Benefit:

LOUGHBOROUGH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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