Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: -4

Support Score: 6

Accounts filed more than 5 days late: -2 times
No PartB

Only 4 Trustees: -1
Static board: -3

Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 0

SEAHAM EASTLEA AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

We provide activities relating to our four core themes of delivery:Health and Wellbeing, Education and Training, Recreation and Leisure and Support for Employment and Social Enterprise.Activities offered meet the needs of the inhabitants of Seaham and the surrounding area (area of benefit), and cater for those from birth to the elderly.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

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

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are only 4 trustees
The Board composition appears to be rather static

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data
Accounts have been filed late on 2 occasions over the last 5 years and the current period appears to have been extended

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		£248	£202	£45	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	17
31/03/22	*	£187	£185	£2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	17
31/03/21	*	£193	£174	£19	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	12
31/03/20	*	£184	£179	£5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	70
31/03/19		£187	£177	£10	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	46
31/03/18		£149	£189	£-40	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/17	*	£154	£165	£-11	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/16		£169	£151	£17	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 9 years

www.eastleacommunitycentre.co.uk

01915812399

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes

GiG Classification

Sports activities

How it operates

Provides buildings/facilities/open space

Where it operates

Durham,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
17 volunteers

Who's supporting 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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Eastlea Community Centre Development
£102,478	29/03/2023	This funding will be used to employ a new Community Development Manager to develop the centres activities and develop a strategic plan for the centre to support its community through difficult times. ....more This funding will be used to employ a new Community Development Manager to develop the centres activities and develop a strategic plan for the centre to support its community through difficult times. The project aims to improve health and wellbeing and encourage individuals to become more involved in their community matters.
County Durham Community Foundation - Barista Community Comfort Warm Hub
£1,000	16/01/2023	To offer a warm space in Seaham.
County Durham Community Foundation - Barista Community Comfort Warm Hub
£1,000	11/01/2023	To offer a warm space in Seaham.
National Lottery Community Fund - Barista Café
£10,000	15/07/2022	The funding will be used to fund portable barista coffee cart and accessories to make available to the many users who access the community centre services with their children parents & carers ....more The funding will be used to fund portable barista coffee cart and accessories to make available to the many users who access the community centre services with their children parents & carers during their visit. This is a new service will enhance the activities and services available at the centre. The café would encourage people to form new friendships and increase interest in community activities reducing their social isolation.
County Durham Community Foundation - Access to Volunteering
£5,000	13/07/2022	To purchase office equipment.
National Lottery Community Fund - New Kitchen
£10,000	03/10/2019 12	New Kitchen
National Lottery Community Fund - Reaching Out
£115,276	19/07/2018 36	The group will create a stronger and more resilient community by encouraging residents to become more active and involved in their local area through the provision of training, volunteering and ....more The group will create a stronger and more resilient community by encouraging residents to become more active and involved in their local area through the provision of training, volunteering and participation in community matters. Activities are determined by the community and the majority of existing activities are volunteer led. The project will enable people to become more skilled and develop more confidence. Volunteers will be encouraged to progress to further training, education and employment.
People's Health Trust - Tea and Chat
£10,950	23/05/2018	This project supports the continuation and development of an existing weekly support group for women with mental health issues at the Eastlea Community centre in Seaham. The group offers a place to ....more This project supports the continuation and development of an existing weekly support group for women with mental health issues at the Eastlea Community centre in Seaham. The group offers a place to socialise and develop a support network, sharing experiences, skills and knowledge. New sessions include activities such as craft, cookery, art and creative writing as well as advice, guidance and signposting to relevant local services. The group will grow in numbers, supporting members to increase self-confidence and wellbeing, reducing isolation and contributing to a stronger and more resilient community.
National Lottery Community Fund - Security Perimeter Fencing
£10,000	29/04/2015 12	The organisation will use the funding to install security fencing around their community centre. This will provide a safe environment for various community groups including children to access and ....more The organisation will use the funding to install security fencing around their community centre. This will provide a safe environment for various community groups including children to access and enjoy the centres facilities.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (4)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

CRAIG BELL Appointed: 2018

JOHN BAINBRIDGE Appointed: 2018

RONALD FARN Appointed: 2018

SHARON ANN BELL Appointed: 2018

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 09/02/2015, number: 1160391

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Campaigns and political activity 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
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

8 returns made; AR22: 192 days late, AR21: 59 days late, AR20: 4 days late, AR17: 2 days late,

Main office

Eastlea Community Centre
Stockton Road
Seaham
SR7 8DX

Objectives

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ESTABLISH AND RUN A COMMUNITY BUILDING AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SEAHAM AND SURROUNDING AREA (?AREA OF BENEFIT?) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008]

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