# FIRTHMOOR AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1144955
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 7, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1144955


## Contact

- **Address:** Firthmoor Community Centre, Burnside Road, Darlington
- **Postcode:** DL1 4SU
- **Phone:** 01325490497
- **Email:** reception@firthmoor.co.uk
- **Website:** www.firthmoor.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF FIRTHMOOR AND LASCELLES PARK DISTRICT AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREO (FROM NOW ON IN THE DOCUMENT CALLED THE "AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPTIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.B) TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME, WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** Our charity was set up by local residents in September 1977; the aim of the charity is to enhance the lives of local residents. The charity owns and runs Firthmoor Community Centre which houses several services, including a Nursery, Cafe, Playgroup, Games Area and a Dental Clinic. The charity also supports services such as a credit union, citizens advice, childcare services and a local food bank




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Darlington



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £941810 | £928270 | £1180410 | 28 |
| March 31, 2024 | £888377 | £804391 | £1166870 | 24 |
| March 31, 2023 | £661009 | £790616 | £1082884 | 24 |
| March 31, 2022 | £706642 | £679702 | £1212491 | 24 |
| March 31, 2021 | £572747 | £505270 | £1185551 | 23 |



## Trustees

- **Maureen Martin** (Chair) — appointed March 11, 2023
- Allison Cleminson — appointed Nov. 30, 2023
- Kamara Mills — appointed April 24, 2025
- Susan Dulston — appointed Oct. 30, 2013
- Susan Margaret Morley — appointed March 11, 2024