THE CLARKE FOLEY CENTRE
To provide at the Centre facilities for recreation, education or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare for residents over the age of 50 years of Ilkley, Addingham, Burley in Wharfedale, Menston and surrounding districts within the Metropolitan District of Bradford without distinction of creed or colour.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £418,189 to £380,558, resulting in a net outgoing resource of £47,061 for the year. The charity reports operating in a very challenging economic environment with substantial increases in costs, yet maintains a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Highest paid employee received salary and benefits of under £60,000.” — page 13
“In accordance with the Reserves Policy adopted on 05 February 2021, the Board considers it would be prudent for Unrestricted Reserves not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets to be within the range of £100,000 to £150,000.” — page 4
“Under section 96(5) of the Charities Act 1993, the James Clarke and Sarah Foley Trust for the Elderly, though dormant, exists as a registered charity but will be treated as forming part of the company for the purposes of Part 8 (accounting) of the Charities Act 2011.” — page 11
Trustees
- ROBERT WHITEMOREchair
- Ann Shirin Borrett
- Dr Jill Kathryn Finnerty
- Helen Rhodes
- John Gerard Coen
- Paresh Mistry
- STUART KENNETH HYDE
- Sean Spence
- Susan Eardley
- Tracey Jayne Lynam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £327k | £380k |
| 31/03/2024 | £316k | £368k |
| 31/03/2023 | £277k | £325k |
| 31/03/2022 | £165k | £217k |
| 31/03/2021 | £179k | £217k |
Common questions
Is THE CLARKE FOLEY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £418,189 to £380,558, resulting in a net outgoing resource of £47,061 for the year. The charity reports operating in a very challenging economic environment with substantial increases in costs, yet maintains a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CLARKE FOLEY CENTRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2008 | £5k | IT for Senior Citizens |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/05/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASAMAA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CRANLEY OTHERWISE CRANLEIGH | 1 | £600 |
| THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE ILKLEY & DISTRICT THIRD AGE GROUP
- BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
- ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD
- ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD
- FORESTDALE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
- SCAITCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLARKE FOLEY CENTRE | £327k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ILKLEY & DISTRICT THIRD AGE GROUP | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROWLEYS CENTRE FOR THE COMMUNITY LTD | £217k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FORESTDALE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | £335k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |