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PAC –POSITIVE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY

Registered charity 1088536 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PENDLE ACTION FOR THE COMMUNITY

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Latest income
£2.1m
Latest spending
£2.1m
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £62,182 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total charitable funds of £728,087. The trustees confirm that unrestricted, unallocated reserves equated to approximately 3-4 months of core running costs, providing sustainability despite changing funding sources. The independent auditors issued an unqualified opinion, confirming the financial statements give a true and fair view.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 6 months core running costs (held: £653k)
“This policy aims to reserve 6 months core running costs alongside funds allocated to running costs, staff training and charity growth. However, we currently hold 3 months and are aiming to get to the 6 months as per best practice.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Smith & Goulding Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Positive Action in the Community (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£2.1m
Total spending
£2.1m
Reserves (reported)
£458k
Employees
63

Reported reserves equal ~2.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£2.1m£2.1m
31/03/2024£1.9m£1.8m
31/03/2023£1.6m£1.7m
31/03/2022£1.4m£1.4m
31/03/2021£1.2m£1.3m

Common questions

Is PAC –POSITIVE ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £62,182 for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in total charitable funds of £728,087. The trustees confirm that unrestricted, unallocated reserves equated to approximately 3-4 months of core running costs, providing sustainability despite changing funding sources. The independent auditors issued an unqualified opinion, confirming the financial statements give a true and fair view. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Smith & Goulding Limited.