KIRKDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY
THE KNC IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FACILITY PROVIDING ADVICE ON REGENERATION AND HOUSING ISSUES. THE CENTRE ALSO PROVIDES AN IT ONLINE SUITE, FITNESS SUITE, COMMUNITY CAFE, OVER 55 CLUB, SPORTS HALL, DANCE STUDIO, AFTERSCHOOL AND YOUTH CLUB AND VARIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMMES.
Objects
1) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF KIRKDALE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, 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 OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.2) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE GORDON') 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.3) TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GOOD HEALTH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.4) TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE LISTED BUILDING KNOWN AS THE GORDON FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.5) THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a grant of £130,315.50 for energy efficiency works which were completed by the year-end. The trustees report that the charity is in a better position to continue delivering activities and hiring rooms due to the central heating being operational.
What the accounts disclose
“Most of the Charity’s income is from grants, room hire and donations.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- FRANCIS ORTON
- Jean Ann Barrett
- Steven Hornby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £171k | £169k |
| 31/03/2024 | £77k | £87k |
| 31/03/2023 | £94k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £102k | £87k |
| 31/03/2021 | £80k | £84k |
Common questions
Is KIRKDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a grant of £130,315.50 for energy efficiency works which were completed by the year-end. The trustees report that the charity is in a better position to continue delivering activities and hiring rooms due to the central heating being operational. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £8k | Ripples |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2015 | £10k | KoNneCtKirkdale Our Nurturing Neighborhood |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2013 | £10k | Turn It Round |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2010 | £10k | Kicking Fit |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2005 | £5k | Youth Inclusion Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/07/2002 | £3k | "This Community Group Are Seeking Funding To Research And Produce A Set Of Three Books On The History Of The Area And To Put On A Drama Rein" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| Moto Foundation | 1 | £1k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- KYFFIN PLACE COMMUNITY CENTRE
- KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE
- KILMARNOCK ROAD CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED
- FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
- THE KINGSBOROUGH CENTRE
- THE KEMPSTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KYFFIN PLACE COMMUNITY CENTRE | £358k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE | £215k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| KILMARNOCK ROAD CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KINGSBOROUGH CENTRE | £1.5m | £71,254 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |