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Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity

FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.

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Activities & Mission

FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.

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
£483,807
Latest Expenditure
£731,751

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £425
Charitable Activities £99,039
Other Trading £0
Investments £446,950
Other Income £109

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £627,207
Raising Funds £28,956
Governance £24,042
Grants to Institutions £181,047
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
£483,807
£731,7510 / 0
2023
£546,523
£656,163£627,207£21,606,661£1,194,7343 / 0
2022
£696,704
£957,363£872,901£20,746,044£1,176,8153 / 0
2021
£679,675
£862,331£763,349£22,352,400£1,423,8873 / 0
2020
£656,277
£984,641£901,898£20,342,430£1,354,7013 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity

What does Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity do?

FROM 1 JUNE 17, THE CHARITY MAKES, WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF BENEFIT, CHARITABLE DONATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DONATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST WITH FURTHER EDUCATION, AND TO RELIEVE NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESS. IT ALSO PROVIDES ALLOTMENTS AND FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE FABRIC OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF GREAT BOWDEN.

How much income did Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity report in 2024?

Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity reported total income of £484k and reported expenditure of £732k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity registered as a charity?

Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2014 as charity number 1157787. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity?

Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah Hill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity operate?

Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Market Harborough And The Bowdens Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157787.

Details

Address
10 Fairfield Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9QQ
Registration Date
9 July 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044592
Charity Number
1157787

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Trustees

Dr Sarah Hill Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Antony Walters
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris Davies
Daniel ASHFORD
Edmund Green
Emma KLIMOWICZ
GEOFF BUXTON
GORDON KELLIE
Iain MILLER
JENNIFER ANN BALME
John Richardson
KERRY MERRYWEATHER
Mark Merryweather
Also governs 1 other charity
Rohini Corfield
Susan Berridge
Also governs 1 other charity

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