LONGLEY 4G LIMITED
Community Organisation established to carry out regeneration activity, provide services to the young and the elderly and to generate interest in community affairs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £6,534 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a depreciation charge of £28,374, despite generating a surplus before accounting adjustments. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £51,816, which exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £21,450 (three months of running costs). The trustees confirm that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Three months running costs will be held as free reserves, to be used to pay salaries and debts in the event of the organisation ceasing to exist. This value as at 31 March 2025 is approximately £21,450.”
“Fran Belbin, trustee, is a councillor for Firth Park Ward. During the year the charity received various grants from Sheffield City Council. The conflict of interest was noted as required.” — page 19
“The charity has directors and key staff in common with SOAR Community (Charity number 1112008) and it's trading subsidary SOAR Enterprises.” — page 19
Trustees
- IAN FRANCIS DRAYTONchair
- Elizabeth Long
- Gillian Travis
- Megan Ohri
- Sally Whittaker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £145k | £151k |
| 31/03/2024 | £179k | £167k |
| 31/03/2023 | £138k | £169k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £116k |
| 31/03/2021 | £63k | £141k |
Common questions
Is LONGLEY 4G LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £6,534 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a depreciation charge of £28,374, despite generating a surplus before accounting adjustments. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £51,816, which exceeds the stated policy target of approximately £21,450 (three months of running costs). The trustees confirm that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LONGLEY 4G LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONGLEY 4G LIMITED as a grant recipient include SOAR COMMUNITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAR COMMUNITY | FY2025 | £2k | Related party transaction |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Longley 4G Building Stronger Communities Project |
| Sport England | 07/08/2024 | £10k | Longley 4G Fitness For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Longley 4 Greens - Covid-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £10k | Longley Four Greens |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2005 | £140k | Longley Hub Project |