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Great Parndon Community Association

Also known as: Gpca

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Great Parndon and the surrounding neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure activities.

Activities & Mission

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Great Parndon and the surrounding neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure activities.

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
£716,788
Latest Expenditure
£727,617

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Associations 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 £0
Charitable Activities £704,938
Other Trading £9,458
Investments £2,392
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £727,617
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£716,788
£727,617£727,617£764,957£457,43729 / 20
2023
£632,701
£613,636£613,636£773,786£476,26627 / 200
2022
£690,980
£582,730£582,730£754,721£200,00030 / 190
2021
£627,423
£533,206£533,206£646,472£446,47230 / 73
2020
£696,390
£499,748£499,748£552,262£352,26230 / 190

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Great Parndon Community Association

What does Great Parndon Community Association do?

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Great Parndon and the surrounding neighbourhood by associating together the said inhabitants, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure activities.

How much income did Great Parndon Community Association report in 2024?

Great Parndon Community Association reported total income of £717k and reported expenditure of £728k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Great Parndon Community Association?

Great Parndon Community Association has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Great Parndon Community Association registered as a charity?

Great Parndon Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2010 as charity number 1135946. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Great Parndon Community Association?

Great Parndon Community Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN JONES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Great Parndon Community Association operate?

Great Parndon Community Association operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Great Parndon Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Great Parndon Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135946.

Details

Address
GREAT PARNDON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ABERCROMBIE WAY
HARLOW
CM18 6YJ
Website
www.gpca.co
Registration Date
13 May 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009346
Charity Number
1135946

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Trustees

ALAN JONES Chair
Katy Parkin
Also governs 1 other charity
Mary Catherine Kerrigan
Nicholas Jeffrey
Peter James

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gpca

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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