Trustees Report and Accounts
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to present Crawley Community Action's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2026.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
At the Special General Meeting held on 9 March 2015, the members adopted a new governing document in the form of a new Memorandum and Articles of Association. The new Memorandum and Articles of Association is based on a National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) model document, approved by the Charity Commission. Under the new Memorandum and Articles of Association, the objects of the charity Crawley Community Action are:
- to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, principally but not exclusively in the local government area of Crawley and its environs (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) and, in particular, build the capacity of the third sector organisations and provide them with the necessary support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable purpose.
- to promote, organise and facilitate co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies in the achievement of the above purposes within the area of benefit.
The new governing document re-defined membership to include all charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises accessing any support or service provided by Crawley Community Action, enabling them to have a say in the management and running of the organisation as a member. From April 2015 membership does not require payment of a subscription, and annual membership is by application form.
Public Benefit statement
The requirements for reporting public benefit in an annual report are that the report will contain:
i) a report of those activities undertaken by a charity to further its charitable activities for
the public benefit, and
ii) a statement by the charity trustees that they have due regard to public benefit
guidance published by the Charity Commission.
The guidance sets out two key principles which need to be met in order to show that an organisation’s aims are for the public benefit;
i) there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits, i.e. the “benefit” principle, and
ii) the benefit must be to the public or a section of the public, the “public” principle.
The trustees refer to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of, and in planning, activities. The trustees endorse these key principles of public benefit, and reflect them into the aims and objectives of the activities they have set. Crawley Community Action typically delivers on these objectives through delivering on the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) standards.
The nature of the activities carried out by Crawley Community Action are detailed in the narrative of Achievements and Performance in the year in the Trustees’ Report, and in other literature and newspaper articles, and on Facebook, Twitter and the website. By means of these narratives and publicity, the trustees show that the activities undertaken by Crawley Community Action to further its charitable activities are, and are duly reported as being, for the public benefit.
This has been another successful year for the charity. We have continued to strengthen our support for local voluntary and community organisations, volunteers and residents, while maintaining a sound financial position and investing in the future sustainability of the organisation in spite of high inflation and a challenging fundraising environment.
Our Social Prescribing service continued to make a significant impact across Crawley. During the year, the service supported 932 people, including 700 formal referrals, and delivered more than 5,800 recorded contacts, referrals, signposts and interventions. More than one in three referrals came from Crawley's most deprived neighbourhoods, and over 80% of clients with paired wellbeing measures reported an improvement in their wellbeing. Building on this success, we also worked closely with NHS partners to develop an innovative wraparound support service for people waiting for ADHD assessment, ensuring that residents receive practical support while awaiting diagnosis.
Alongside our direct services, we continued to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector. Our Group Development Service provided tailored advice and support to 53 community groups, charities and community interest companies, supported the establishment of eight new organisations and initiatives, and helped local groups secure over £92,000 in grant funding. Our Crawley Volunteers programme continued to connect residents with volunteering opportunities and secured a new three-year National Lottery grant, providing a strong foundation for future growth.
Our work with the Chagossian community also continued to develop, supporting residents through community development, partnership working and improved access to services while strengthening community leadership and inclusion. We hosted an Evening in Honour of Chagos which included members of the Chagossian community alongside invited researchers and conservation voices for a traditional meal and curated programme of short presentations which we all enjoyed
The charity continues to play an important strategic leadership role across Crawley. During the year we chaired the Local Community Network, continued to represent the voluntary and community sector within the NHS Integrated Neighbourhood Team, and worked with partners to develop more joined-up approaches to improving health and wellbeing. Our Chief Executive, Toby Shaw, was also appointed Chair of the Bewbush Neighbourhood Board, leading the governance of the Government's Pride in Place programme, which will oversee £20 million of investment in the community over the next ten years.
The Orchard continued to thrive as Crawley's leading voluntary sector hub, providing affordable office and meeting space for dozens of charities and community organisations whose services collectively support thousands of local residents each year. By bringing organisations together under one roof, the hub continues to encourage collaboration, innovation and more joined-up support for local people.
Crawley Borough Council is facing a major restructuring, highlighted by the upcoming replacement of the two-tier system with a unitary authority by April 2028 and the planned creation of a new Crawley Town Council. There are some ongoing local concerns regarding the timing and infrastructure. CCA hope to work closely with the council to ensure we maintain their support for local voluntary and community organisations.
The Board of Trustees has continued to provide strong strategic oversight, ensuring that the charity remains well governed, financially resilient and focused on delivering its charitable objectives. The trustees, would like to thank our staff, volunteers, members, partners and funders for their dedication and commitment throughout the year.
As we look ahead, we remain confident that Crawley Community Action is well placed to continue strengthening communities, supporting the voluntary sector and working with partners to improve the lives of local people across Crawley.
Crawley Community Action embraced the new focus and strategic direction to maintain our core services delivery in the year. This was in line with the planning process developed in response to our client and funders needs.
Unrestricted Income funds in hand at the year-end were £475,365 (2025: £449,713).
Mindful of the obligation for the potential liability for the deficit on the pension scheme, certain sums had been set aside over many years. In the 2018 accounts, a transfer was made to formally set up a Designated Fund out of Unrestricted funds in hand to cover the potential additional amount of £65,000 estimated participating employer’s debt on withdrawal liability for the portion of the pension fund deficit attributed to Crawley Community Action over and above that already provided in the accounts. In 2024, this was reduced to £20,000.
Restricted Income funds in hand at the year-end were £33,476 (2025: £142,067). See Note 18 to the accounts for Restricted Income funds tables and the Restricted Income funds operations.
All of the assets of the charity are used to carry out its objectives
Reserves policy
The trustees are dedicated to maintaining a strong financial foundation to support our mission and strategic goals. The charity has in its recent history experienced the sudden loss of funding and the huge challenges that causes. The trustees recognise that proper reserves management reflects good governance and sound financial stewardship, which are critical for the long-term success and sustainability of the charity.
The charity operates in an increasingly competitive funding landscape, with greater uncertainty than ever about future sources of income. Dependence on external funding sources can be risky, reserves help manage periods where grants or donations are lower than expected. This safeguards the organisation including its staff and volunteers and ensures that the charity can continue to meet the needs of its beneficiaries. The reserves policy is to hold adequate funds to ensure that the charity can continue its operations without disruption, even if there are short-term delays in funding or unexpected drops in donations.
The board of trustees will monitor the level of reserves regularly to ensure they remain within the target range and meet our operational needs. The reserves policy will be reviewed annually, or more frequently, if necessary, to respond to significant changes in our financial circumstances or operational environment. If reserves fall outside the target range, the trustees will develop a plan to restore reserves to the desired level. This may involve adjusting expenditure, reallocating funds, or implementing fundraising strategies.
The reserves policy will fund:
The amount required to write down fixed assets to their realisable disposal value in the event they become redundant upon a forced closedown
Support to employees in finding alternative employment
Termination pay to employees under their notice and pay contract conditions
Terminating service contracts, such as office rent and equipment
Office closure costs, removals and document retention
Participating employer’s debt on withdrawal from pension scheme
Contingency sum for outstanding liabilities
Any reimbursement of funding as required by funders
Legal and advisory costs on orderly withdrawal from activities
Accountancy, audit, independent examination and other costs of winding up
The trustees have reviewed their reserves policy during the year and have decided to add 6 - 9 months of running costs of The Orchard to their policy. Therefore, the reserves policy has increased to between £281,250 - £343,750.
During the reporting period, the charity’s reserves exceeded the level set in our policy due to prudent financial management, delayed project spend, and late-year funding. We have also intentionally built reserves in preparation for managing a new community building, which will require significant initial investment.
The trustees view this as a responsible step to support future growth and sustainability. The reserves policy will be reviewed in the coming year to ensure it remains aligned with our operational needs and strategic priorities.
The trustees may at any time create a reserve for any purpose contained in the Business Plan, or as required and approved by the funder, or close out a reserve when no longer required or appropriate. The trustees may create and maintain the reserves aggregated as a pool within general activity income funds, not necessarily wholly specific to general activity such that part may be related and applied in the event ultimately against any Restricted Income fund activity if or as required.
Investment policy
The policy is to place the investment of surplus funds in the bank deposit accounts with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. The policy, in line with the bank changing the range of deposits accounts available, is to continue solely with the operation of a deposit for the portion of funds not envisioned to be needed to be drawn in the shorter term to be placed on deposit with a withdrawal notice period of thirty-five days.
The trustees examine the major strategic, business and operational risks that the charity faces. The trustees confirm that systems are in place and monitored to mitigate those risks. These systems are subjected to regular review, including the up-dating of insurance cover, staff employment procedures, financial procedures and authorisation processes.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
The trustees are members of the charitable company. Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the liability of the members is limited, undertaking to contribute to the assets of the charitable company in the event of a winding up, an amount not exceeding £1.
Trustees are elected by members of the charitable company at a General Meeting. Not less than three quarters of the board of trustees from time to time shall be, or be elected by, members of the charitable company, i.e. representing an organisation which is a member of the charitable company. The board of trustees may from time to time appoint any person to be a trustee to fill a casual vacancy to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting.
Crawley Community Action continues to review and improve its organisational structure in line with furthering our strategic ambitions.
Governing Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The principal risks relate to keeping up-to-date with legislation and regulations, and to having robust IT systems and communication, adequate funding, good staffing, and other resources to enhance performance on projects to develop and sustain well-funded services.
New trustees are given an induction pack which contains the Memorandum and Articles of the Association and a copy of the current policies and procedures. This pack is used alongside training given by the experienced members of the board and the Chief Executive.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Crawley Community Action (the charitable company) for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Crawley Community Action is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Orchard, 1-2 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AD.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The purpose and use of the designated fund is described and set out in the notes to the accounts.
Restricted Income funds are those which are to be used in accordance within the specific restrictions imposed by the grant providers, donors, or other income providers for particular purposes. The purpose and use of the Restricted Income funds is described and set out in the notes to the accounts.
Cash donations and grants are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Charitable activities include rental income, service charge income and contracted work. All income is recognised on receipt, unless rental periods are received in advance and other contract obligations are not yet performed.
Other income includes funds generated to supplement funding towards providing core services, which include premises management and other premises activity related income relating to the ongoing service provided to tenants of The Orchard,
Investment income comprises interest earned on bank deposits.
Liabilities and related expenditure are recognised in full in the accounts as soon as the obligation arises. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes attributable Value Added Tax (VAT) which cannot be recovered. Charitable activities are all the resources expended by the charitable company in undertaking its work to meet its charitable objectives.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Fixed assets such as computer and office equipment are capitalised if the purchase cost exceeds £10,000.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
The purchase of minor items of computer and office equipment, and accounting software is not capitalised as tangible fixed assets but written off to the income and expenditure account in the year of purchase on the basis that they retain little value.
At each reporting end date, the charitable company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
The charitable company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
The charitable company is a registered charity, and is exempt from corporation tax on its income applied for charitable purposes.
Provisions are recognised when the charitable company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charitable company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in net income/(expenditure) in the period in which it arises.
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
The scheme is a multi-employer scheme where the scheme is currently in deficit, and since the charitable company has agreed to a deficit funding arrangement, the charitable company recognises a liability for this obligation. The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. Further details are given in the notes to the accounts.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charitable company has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.
In the application of the charitable company’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Grant or contract income is deferred where the income is in respect of a future accounting period.
A provision is made for a potential pension funding shortfall in the accounts. The provision is based on an estimated shortfall figure provided by the scheme actuary.
Donations
Grants and contract income receivable for core activities
Service and water charges
Insurance
Light and heat
Maintenance and other premises costs
Office equipment
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Subscriptions
Consultancy fees and software
General expenses
Bank charges
Governance costs includes payments to the Independent Examiner of £3,616 (2025- £3,410) for the independent examination.
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The number of employees who are considered key management personnel is 5. Their remuneration was as follows:
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
Eligible employees participate in a pension scheme. Crawley Community Action, the employer, contributes an additional amount to the employee’s contribution deducted from monthly payroll to a pension scheme administered by The Pensions Trust. The employer’s regular contribution is 6% of the employee’s gross salary with the employee equally contributing 6% of gross salary. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the organisation in an independently administered fund. The cost of providing pensions for the year ended 31 March 2026, including additional employer contributions of £978 (2025: £1,021) levied by the pension scheme administrator towards reducing the pension fund deficit, amounted to £22,295 (2025: £20,844) and is included within the charge for salaries.
The charitable company participates in the scheme, a multi-employer scheme which provides benefits to some 950 non-associated participating employers. The scheme is a defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the charitable company to obtain sufficient information to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it accounts for the scheme as a defined contribution scheme.
The scheme is subject to the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK.
The scheme is classified as a 'last-man standing arrangement'. Therefore the company is potentially liable for other participating employers' obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme.
A full actuarial valuation for the scheme was carried out at 30 September 2023. This valuation showed assets of £514.9m, liabilities of £531.0m and a deficit of £16.1m. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the Trustee has asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deficit contributions
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028: | £2,100,000 per annum (payable monthly) |
Unless a concession has been agreed with the Trustee the term to 31 March 2028 applies.
Note that the scheme’s previous valuation was carried out with an effective date of 30 September 2020. This valuation showed assets of £800.3m, liabilities of £831.9m and a deficit of £31.6m. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the Trustee asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deficit contributions
From 1 April 2022 to 31 January 2025: | £3,312,000 per annum (payable monthly) |
The recovery plan contributions are allocated to each participating employer in line with their estimated share of the Series 1 and Series 2 scheme liabilities.
Where the scheme is in deficit and where the company has agreed to a deficit funding arrangement the company recognises a liability for this obligation. The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. The present value is calculated using the discount rate detailed in these disclosures. The unwinding of the discount rate is recognised as a finance cost.
PRESENT VALUES OF PROVISION
RECONCILIATION OF OPENING AND CLOSING PROVISIONS
| Period Ending 31 March 2026 (£s) | Period Ending 31 March 2025 (£s) |
Provision at start of period | 2,740 | 1,001 |
Unwinding of the discount factor (interest expense) | 107 | 26 |
Deficit contribution paid | (978) | (1,021) |
Remeasurements - impact of any change in assumptions | (1) | 17 |
Remeasurements - amendments to the contribution schedule | - | 2,717 |
Provision at end of period | 1,868 | 2,740 |
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE IMPACT
| Period Ending 31 March 2026 (£s) | Period Ending 31 March 2025 (£s) |
Interest expense | 107 | 26 |
Remeasurements – impact of any change in assumptions | (1) | 17 |
Remeasurements – amendments to the contribution schedule | - | 2,717 |
Contributions paid in respect of future service* | * | * |
Costs recognised in income and expenditure account | * | * |
*includes defined contribution schemes and future service contributions (i.e. excluding any deficit reduction payments) to defined benefit schemes which are treated as defined contribution schemes. To be completed by the company.
ASSUMPTIONS
| 31 March 2026 % per annum | 31 March 2025 % per annum | 31 March 2024 % per annum |
Rate of discount | 4.92 | 4.84 | 5.31 |
The discount rates shown above are the equivalent single discount rates which, when used to discount the future recovery plan contributions due, would give the same results as using a full AA corporate bond yield curve to discount the same recovery plan contributions.
The following schedule details the deficit contributions agreed between the company and the scheme at each year end period:
DEFICIT CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE
Year ending | 31 March 2026 (£s) | 31 March 2025 (£s) | 31 March 2024 (£s) |
Year 1 | 978 | 978 | 1,021 |
Year 2 | 978 | 978 | - |
Year 3 | - | 978 | - |
The company must recognise a liability measured as the present value of the contributions payable that arise from the deficit recovery agreement and the resulting expense in the income and expenditure account i.e. the unwinding of the discount rate as a finance cost in the period in which it arises.
It is these contributions that have been used to derive the company's balance sheet liability.
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Group Development
This service provides capacity building support to local voluntary & community organisations. We support new and established groups, helping them to achieve their objectives by providing advice, guidance and training.
Community Research Project
We are part of the Sussex Research Engagement Network (REN) which is a partnership between universities, voluntary organisations and the health service. We are part of research work that harnesses the power of using community members to undertake pieces of research.
Community Gardens
With financial support from Crawley Borough Council we have created a community garden for local residents. The garden acts as a focal point for community activity, where volunteers can work together to create an enjoyable and inclusive outdoor space.
WS Links
We are a member of West Susses Links, which is a collaboration between the infrastructure charities in West Sussex. With funding support from West Sussex County Council we undertake work to support and represent the voluntary & community sector in Crawley.
Social Prescribing
The service is funded by NHS Sussex and involves us providing social prescribing services to their patients. This includes working with local GP surgeries and midwifery services. We also accept referrals from other professionals and self-referrals from people living in the area.
Crawley Volunteers
This service is funding by The National Lottery and involves us providing a range of volunteering services. This includes supporting more local people to volunteer, assisting charities to fund the volunteers they need, and providing best-practice advice to groups about volunteering.
Chagossian Support fund
With funding support from the Sussex Community Foundation, we provide support the local Chagossian community in Crawley. Our Chagossian Community Organiser arranges events, links the community to local services, and ensures the needs of the community are understood by local service providers.
Energy Efficiency grant
This was a one off grant from Groundworks to make energy efficiency improvements to the Orchard. We were hugely pleased to upgrade the windows, install a new boiler, insulate the building, and install solar panels. This work will provide an on going benefit by reducing our energy consumption and making the building more comfortable for all who use us.
ICT Fund
Voluntary Action Arun have granted a fund to assist with the upgrades of IT equipment and digital items across the charity & sector.
Vaccinate Crawley Fund
Sussex Health & Care awarded this grant to help run a joint communications and engagement plan to increase uptake among eligible groups: people aged 75+, residents in older adult care homes, and people who are immunosuppressed (6 months+). We will use clear, consistent NHS-aligned messages and practical, on-the-spot support to encourage people to take part in local vaccination programmes.
Sexual Health Community Fund
The Sexual Health Community Fund is a programme that Community Works is delivering for WSCC. The fund is intended to identify barriers to sexual health testing and to promote take up of STI screenings.
These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charitable company's activities.
The redundancy provision is the amount set aside by the trustees to establish a fund for future redundancy costs.
The pension liability provision is the amount set aside by the trustees to establish a fund to cover the potential additional amount of estimated participating employer's debt on withdrawal liability for the portion of the pension fund deficit attributed to Crawley Community Action over and above that already provided in the accounts.
The building costs provision has been set aside by the trustees to cover any urgent building repair costs should they arise.
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2025 - none).