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The Poppleton Community Trust

Operating a Community Centre since 1960, known as The Poppleton Centre, together with associated sports facilities, at Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6JT for use by the residents of Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton and the surround. The Trust is also responsible for Poppleton Football Club based at Poppleton Community Football Pavilion at Millfield Lane, Upper Poppleton YO26 6LY.

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Activities & Mission

Operating a Community Centre since 1960, known as The Poppleton Centre, together with associated sports facilities, at Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6JT for use by the residents of Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton and the surround. The Trust is also responsible for Poppleton Football Club based at Poppleton Community Football Pavilion at Millfield Lane, Upper Poppleton YO26 6LY.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£614,045
Latest Expenditure
£333,316

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £308,337
Charitable Activities £176,476
Other Trading £124,863
Investments £4,369
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £291,744
Raising Funds £41,572
Governance £3,963
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£614,045
£333,316£291,744£757,528£215,4763 / 35
2024
£336,356
£254,5440 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Poppleton Community Trust

What does The Poppleton Community Trust do?

Operating a Community Centre since 1960, known as The Poppleton Centre, together with associated sports facilities, at Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6JT for use by the residents of Upper Poppleton, Nether Poppleton and the surround. The Trust is also responsible for Poppleton Football Club based at Poppleton Community Football Pavilion at Millfield Lane, Upper Poppleton YO26 6LY.

How much income did The Poppleton Community Trust report in 2025?

The Poppleton Community Trust reported total income of £614k and reported expenditure of £333k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Poppleton Community Trust registered as a charity?

The Poppleton Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2023 as charity number 1201611. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Poppleton Community Trust?

The Poppleton Community Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Robin Tomlinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Poppleton Community Trust operate?

The Poppleton Community Trust operates across 2 areas: City Of York and North Yorkshire.

Is The Poppleton Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Poppleton Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201611.

Details

Address
POPPLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE
MAIN STREET
UPPER POPPLETON
YORK
YO26 6JT
Registration Date
17 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5207993
Charity Number
1201611

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Trustees

Christopher Robin Tomlinson Chair
Allen John Jones
Andrew Philip Dixon
Mandy Bowers
Michael James Crome
Pamela Jane Peacock
Rachel Himsworth-Roche
Robert Andrew Wood
Timothy Dean Bowers
Trevor Heslin Lawson

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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