Charity Information & Governance
Registered Details
Overton Community Centre is owned and managed by The Overton Community Association (OCA), a registered charity in England and Wales.
Full legal name The Overton Community Association
Charity registration number 1171431
Legal structure Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Registered address
Overton Community Centre, Winchester Street, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3HS
Contact email secretary@overtoncommunitycentre.org
Website www.overtoncommunitycentre.org
Find our entry on the Charity Commission’s public register.
Charity reporting is up to date and on time.
Our Charitable Objects
- Maintaining and managing Overton Community Centre as a resource for the local community
- Supporting community groups, organisations, and activities that serve the residents of Overton, Laverstoke, and the surrounding parishes
- Preserving and celebrating the heritage and history of the local area
Our Trustees
OCA is governed by a board of seven unpaid volunteer trustees, who are responsible for the overall direction, strategy, and financial stewardship of the charity.
Trustees are drawn from the local community and serve in a voluntary capacity.
- Paula Baker – Chair – appointed December 2016
- Susan Carter – Secretary – appointed December 2016
- John Davenport – Treasurer – appointed March 2025
- Colin Phillimore – appointed March 2025
- Bernard Flood – appointed November 2025
- Amanda Hepburn – Vice Chair – appointed December 2025
Trustees are elected in accordance with OCA’s Constitution. The current board is also listed on the Charity Commission register.
Annual Accounts and Reports
As a registered charity, OCA is required to prepare annual accounts and a Trustees’ Annual Report each year and to file these with the Charity Commission.
Latest annual report: Download PDF (uploaded Month Year)
Latest accounts
Download PDF (uploaded Month Year)
All filed accounts for previous years are also publicly accessible via the Charity Commission register.
Governance Documents
OCA’s key governance and policy documents are available to download below. These are reviewed by the trustee board on a regular basis.
| Governance
- OCA Constitution (link to document on website)
- Conflict of Interest Policy (uploaded Month Year)
- Trustee and Volunteer Recruitment and Induction (uploaded Month Year)
- Business Plan (uploaded Month Year)
- OCA Timetable (uploaded Month Year)
| Operational Policies
- Health and Safety Policy (uploaded Month Year)
- Fire Risk Assessment ((uploaded Month Year)
- Complaints Policy (uploaded Month Year)
- Equal Opportunities Policy (uploaded Month Year)
| Safeguarding
- Protection of Vulnerable People Policy (uploaded Month Year)
Safeguarding
OCA is committed to the safety and welfare of all those who use Overton Community Centre, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Our Protection of Vulnerable People Policy is available to download above and is reviewed by the trustee board annually.
Any safeguarding concerns relating to OCA’s activities should be reported to:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Paula Baker, Chair
Contact: chair@overtoncommunitycentre.org
Fundraising
OCA raises funds to support the upkeep of Overton Community Centre and its community programme, through events, donations, room hire income, and applications to grant-making trusts and foundations.
| Gift Aid
OCA is registered with HMRC to claim Gift Aid on eligible donations from UK taxpayers. If you would like to make a donation and add Gift Aid at no extra cost to you, please contact us at treasurer@overtoncommunitycentre.org.
Data Protection and Privacy
OCA handles personal data responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We collect and use personal data only for the purposes of managing bookings, communicating with members and supporters, and meeting our obligations as a registered charity. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Our full Privacy Policy is available on this website. To make a request about your personal data – including accessing, correcting, or deleting information OCA holds about you – please contact secretary@overtoncommunitycentre.org.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Next review due: June 2027
This page is maintained by OCA’s Trustees.
For queries, please contact secretary@overtoncommunitycentre.org.