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Hainault Forest Community Association

Also known as: H F C a

Promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

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Activities & Mission

Promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

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
£490,285
Latest Expenditure
£530,925

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£490,285
£530,9250 / 13
2024
£469,537
£473,3520 / 14
2023
£439,046
£456,4440 / 14
2022
£415,330
£447,9960 / 15
2021
£365,579
£398,1680 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hainault Forest Community Association

What does Hainault Forest Community Association do?

Promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Hainault and the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

How much income did Hainault Forest Community Association report in 2025?

Hainault Forest Community Association reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £531k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hainault Forest Community Association registered as a charity?

Hainault Forest Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 1973 as charity number 308119. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs Hainault Forest Community Association?

Hainault Forest Community Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Forbes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hainault Forest Community Association operate?

Hainault Forest Community Association operates in Redbridge, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hainault Forest Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Hainault Forest Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 308119.

Details

Address
THE CENTRE
100B MANFORD WAY
CHIGWELL
ESSEX
IG7 4DF
Registration Date
1 March 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
308119
Charity Number
308119

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Trustees

Ben Forbes Chair
gary papworth
Gavin Livermore
Jennifer Frances Wing
jennifer hurley
Karen Rainey
Kevin Charles Lowe
leo heffernan
Peter Simmons
Sean Rainey
Susan Helen Burton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • H F C a

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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