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Townsend Community Association

Community Centre activities include: The Community Fridge Project, Hot meals, Warm space. Coffee mornings. Bingo, Cooking workshops, Social activities for children & adults, The Townsend Community Growers. Hire of the hall for group activities, community use & meetings. Annual community coach outing. General community support.

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Activities & Mission

Community Centre activities include: The Community Fridge Project, Hot meals, Warm space. Coffee mornings. Bingo, Cooking workshops, Social activities for children & adults, The Townsend Community Growers. Hire of the hall for group activities, community use & meetings. Annual community coach outing. General community support.

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
£47,058
Latest Expenditure
£39,985

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.0%
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Townsend Community Association (organisation 3970337)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£47,058
£39,9850 / 25
2024
£35,646
£30,7500 / 30
2023
£59,094
£10,2690 / 20
2022
£0
£00 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Townsend Community Association

What does Townsend Community Association do?

Community Centre activities include: The Community Fridge Project, Hot meals, Warm space. Coffee mornings. Bingo, Cooking workshops, Social activities for children & adults, The Townsend Community Growers. Hire of the hall for group activities, community use & meetings. Annual community coach outing. General community support.

How much income did Townsend Community Association report in 2025?

Townsend Community Association reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Townsend Community Association registered as a charity?

Townsend Community Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 2021 as charity number 1193324. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Townsend Community Association?

Townsend Community Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Townsend Community Association operate?

Townsend Community Association operates in Bournemouth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Townsend Community Association a registered charity?

Yes — Townsend Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193324.

Details

Address
Townsend Community Centre
Jewell Road
Bournemouth
BH8 0LT
Registration Date
29 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5168400
Charity Number
1193324

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Trustees

Anne Lesley Melly
Christine Graydon
Irene Cousin
Jasmin Parsons
JOAN RICHARDS

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14 May 2026
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