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Columbia Village Community Association

Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties

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Activities & Mission

Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties

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

Latest Income
£22,955
Latest Expenditure
£22,295

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£22,955
£22,2950 / 6
2023
£34,993
£34,6710 / 6
2022
£31,127
£17,8050 / 5
2020
£12,165
£4,1810 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Columbia Village Community Association

What does Columbia Village Community Association do?

Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties

How much income did Columbia Village Community Association report in 2024?

Columbia Village Community Association reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Columbia Village Community Association registered as a charity?

Columbia Village Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 1989 as charity number 702316. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Columbia Village Community Association?

Columbia Village Community Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Columbia Village Community Association operate?

Columbia Village Community Association operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Columbia Village Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Columbia Village Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702316.

Details

Address
Columbia Community Association
Oxclose Road
WASHINGTON
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7EN
Registration Date
12 December 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
702316
Charity Number
702316

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Trustees

Dianne Elizabeth Snowdon Chair
John Robert Taylor
Linda Robinson
Marion Taylor

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