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Firthmoor And District Community Association

Our charity was set up by local residents in September 1977; the aim of the charity is to enhance the lives of local residents. The charity owns and runs Firthmoor Community Centre which houses several services, including a Nursery, Cafe, Playgroup, Games Area and a Dental Clinic. The charity also supports services such as a credit union, citizens advice, childcare services and a local food bank

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Activities & Mission

Our charity was set up by local residents in September 1977; the aim of the charity is to enhance the lives of local residents. The charity owns and runs Firthmoor Community Centre which houses several services, including a Nursery, Cafe, Playgroup, Games Area and a Dental Clinic. The charity also supports services such as a credit union, citizens advice, childcare services and a local food bank

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
£941,810
Latest Expenditure
£928,270

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 64% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 28% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,596
Charitable Activities £742,831
Other Trading £197,383
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £914,003
Raising Funds £14,267
Governance £3,167
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£941,810
£928,270£914,003£1,180,410£1,180,41028 / 15
2024
£888,377
£804,391£772,759£1,166,870£170,94124 / 15
2023
£661,009
£790,616£749,997£1,082,884£163,17824 / 15
2022
£706,642
£679,702£675,002£1,212,491£264,20824 / 15
2021
£572,747
£505,270£505,270£1,185,551£256,23323 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Firthmoor And District Community Association

What does Firthmoor And District Community Association do?

Our charity was set up by local residents in September 1977; the aim of the charity is to enhance the lives of local residents. The charity owns and runs Firthmoor Community Centre which houses several services, including a Nursery, Cafe, Playgroup, Games Area and a Dental Clinic. The charity also supports services such as a credit union, citizens advice, childcare services and a local food bank

How much income did Firthmoor And District Community Association report in 2025?

Firthmoor And District Community Association reported total income of £942k and reported expenditure of £928k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Firthmoor And District Community Association?

Firthmoor And District Community Association has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Firthmoor And District Community Association registered as a charity?

Firthmoor And District Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2011 as charity number 1144955. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Firthmoor And District Community Association?

Firthmoor And District Community Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maureen Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Firthmoor And District Community Association operate?

Firthmoor And District Community Association operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Firthmoor And District Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Firthmoor And District Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144955.

Details

Address
Firthmoor Community Centre
Burnside Road
Darlington
DL1 4SU
Registration Date
7 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024019
Charity Number
1144955

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Trustees

Maureen Martin Chair
Allison Cleminson
Kamara Mills
Susan Dulston
Susan Margaret Morley
Also governs 1 other charity

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14 May 2026
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