Bassetlaw Action Centre
Also known as: Retford Action Centre
Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource organisation and provides facilities & services designed to further educate people in the community, a community transport service, and a range of community projects and services which enable individuals to continue to live independently. The services are offered across Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire and through partner organisations across England.
Activities & Mission
Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource organisation and provides facilities & services designed to further educate people in the community, a community transport service, and a range of community projects and services which enable individuals to continue to live independently. The services are offered across Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire and through partner organisations across England.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £977,512 | £776,556 | £776,556 | £955,014 | £44,642 | 31 / 79 |
| 2024 | £525,852 | £476,028 | £476,028 | £754,058 | £754,058 | 26 / 65 |
| 2023 | £649,817 | £600,936 | £581,831 | £704,234 | £36,605 | 26 / 84 |
| 2022 | £519,690 | £436,886 | £436,886 | £655,353 | £101,559 | 23 / 75 |
| 2021 | £507,411 | £417,772 | £417,772 | £572,549 | £32,102 | 23 / 78 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bassetlaw Action Centre
What does Bassetlaw Action Centre do?
Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource organisation and provides facilities & services designed to further educate people in the community, a community transport service, and a range of community projects and services which enable individuals to continue to live independently. The services are offered across Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire and through partner organisations across England.
How much income did Bassetlaw Action Centre report in 2025?
Bassetlaw Action Centre reported total income of £978k and reported expenditure of £777k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bassetlaw Action Centre?
Bassetlaw Action Centre has a program ratio of 79.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bassetlaw Action Centre registered as a charity?
Bassetlaw Action Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2004 as charity number 1106908. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Bassetlaw Action Centre?
Bassetlaw Action Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Julia Derby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bassetlaw Action Centre operate?
Bassetlaw Action Centre operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bassetlaw Action Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Bassetlaw Action Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106908.
Details
Canal Street
RETFORD
DN22 6EZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Retford Action Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated