Somerford Youth And Community Centre
Also known as: Christchurch Open Awards Centre, Coac
To relieve the needs of young people and their families and act as a resource for young people living on Christchurch, Dorset and, in particular, the Somerford Ward, by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the needs of young people and their families and act as a resource for young people living on Christchurch, Dorset and, in particular, the Somerford Ward, by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other 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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £768,397 | £660,864 | £660,864 | £20,000 | £0 | 8 / 4 |
| 2023 | £469,592 | £450,898 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £673,403 | £749,040 | £749,040 | £1,161,551 | £10,000 | 7 / 7 |
| 2021 | £213,292 | £167,025 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2020 | £84,005 | £89,821 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Somerford Youth And Community Centre
What does Somerford Youth And Community Centre do?
To relieve the needs of young people and their families and act as a resource for young people living on Christchurch, Dorset and, in particular, the Somerford Ward, by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.
How much income did Somerford Youth And Community Centre report in 2024?
Somerford Youth And Community Centre reported total income of £768k and reported expenditure of £661k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Somerford Youth And Community Centre?
Somerford Youth And Community Centre has a program ratio of 86.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Somerford Youth And Community Centre registered as a charity?
Somerford Youth And Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2016 as charity number 1167135. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Somerford Youth And Community Centre?
Somerford Youth And Community Centre is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Somerford Youth And Community Centre operate?
Somerford Youth And Community Centre operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Somerford Youth And Community Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Somerford Youth And Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167135.
Details
Bingham Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3AH
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Also Known As
- Christchurch Open Awards Centre
- Coac
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated