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Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association

Carpet bowls for all ages competing against other community centres. Ladies groups playing beetle and bingo and other games. Dancing classes for all ages, tap and modern, line dancing, art and craft groups, young peoples activities, social groups to encourage social inclusion and cohesion and others.

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Activities & Mission

Carpet bowls for all ages competing against other community centres. Ladies groups playing beetle and bingo and other games. Dancing classes for all ages, tap and modern, line dancing, art and craft groups, young peoples activities, social groups to encourage social inclusion and cohesion and others.

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
£37,366
Latest Expenditure
£36,478

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.6%
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.

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
2025
£37,366
£36,4780 / 0
2022
£16,370
£5,9190 / 34
2021
£25,957
£6,9620 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association

What does Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association do?

Carpet bowls for all ages competing against other community centres. Ladies groups playing beetle and bingo and other games. Dancing classes for all ages, tap and modern, line dancing, art and craft groups, young peoples activities, social groups to encourage social inclusion and cohesion and others.

How much income did Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association report in 2025?

Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association reported total income of £37k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association registered as a charity?

Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1978 as charity number 507652. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association?

Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PENELOPE WHITE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association operate?

Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Houghton-Le-Spring Racecourse Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507652.

Details

Address
Houghton Racecourse C A
Burdon Avenue
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Tyne And Wear
DH5 8EG
Registration Date
21 June 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507652
Charity Number
507652

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Trustees

PENELOPE WHITE Chair
ANN FOSTER BIRKBECK
Audrey Elizabeth Teasdale
EDNA FIRTH
jemma jackson
Joyce Watson
Linda Ather
SANDRA TURNS
Thomas Watson

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