ROYDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Registered charity 1042233 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Provision of community buildings for health, community activity, employment, business start up, advice and for rent. Provision of contracted activity in health, economy, environment, neighbourhood management and neighbourhood development.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Amateur Sport · Environment/conservation/heritage · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £62,287 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £888,807 against total expenditure of £826,520. The trustees report that unrestricted income from the Enterprise Park remains strong with occupancy above 95%, providing a stable financial model to subsidise charitable activities. The charity holds total funds of £2,307,488, though this includes a £1,253,000 provision for a pension liability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months normal trading costs (held: £225k)
“The Board of Royds Community Association aims to develop a prudent level of reserves equivalent to three months normal trading costs.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £1.3m
“The exiting of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund during the year ended 31st March 2021 has resulted in the charity having a provision for a future liability of £1,253,000 in the financial statements.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Royds Community Association (Subsidiary) Limited
“Royds wholly owned trading subsidiary for carrying out non-charitable activities. However, as the charity has not needed a separate vehicle to conduct any of its activities, Royds Subsidiary continues to be a dormant company.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Thomas Coombs Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
6 registered titlesin England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (5 freehold); recorded price paid £15k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£646k
Reported reserves equal ~3.3 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
- ADRIAN CURTIS
- Clare Jane Dinsdale
- JOHN MARRIOTT
- LESLIE WEBB
- Nicholas Stuart Nurden
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bradford City · City Of Wakefield
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ROYDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £62,287 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £888,807 against total expenditure of £826,520. The trustees report that unrestricted income from the Enterprise Park remains strong with occupancy above 95%, providing a stable financial model to subsidise charitable activities. The charity holds total funds of £2,307,488, though this includes a £1,253,000 provision for a pension liability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
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