LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD
LCA manage a large multi-purpose community centre in Salford. The centre (through a variety of organisations) provides a range of services to local people including; Health activities, a GP surgery, a cafe, childcare and family support, educational activities, advice, room hire and office accomodation. We work in partnership with other providers to develop new services to meet local need.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN EAST SALFORD IN GENERAL AND LANGWORTHY IN PARTICULAR (THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:A THE PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF GOOD HEALTH OF PERSONS IN THE AREA OF BENEFITB THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN GENERAL AND IN SUCH A WAY AS TO REFLECT THE PERSONAL, FAMILY, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEEDS OF THOSE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT, WITH DUE REGARD TO GENDER, DISABILITY, RACE OR CULTURE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £88,039 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £356,164 to £268,125. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted free reserves were reported at £89,751 after accounting for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The balance held in unrestricted reserves on 31st March 2025 was £98,125 of which £89,751 are free reserves after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. Trustees always consider the need for LCA to hold sufficient reserves to maintain the financial security of the organisation.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alexis Shama
- Anthony John McCaul
- Dr RUTH ABOU RACHED
- Emma Barnes Dr
- John Paul Atley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £513k | £601k |
| 31/03/2024 | £487k | £485k |
| 31/03/2023 | £494k | £422k |
| 31/03/2022 | £490k | £458k |
| 31/03/2021 | £606k | £498k |
Common questions
Is LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £88,039 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £356,164 to £268,125. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted free reserves were reported at £89,751 after accounting for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD as a grant recipient include THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Social welfare institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/09/2025 | £2k | Walk, Talk, Walk, Repeat / Initiative |
| Sport England | 09/12/2024 | £2k | LCA - Active Elders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2015 | £10k | A4A - Langworthy Business School Pilot Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £24k |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £15k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD | £513k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE4 LIMITED | £3.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| STOCKWELL PARK ESTATE COMMUNITY TRUST LTD | £363k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CASTLE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAPEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHEATLEY HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £336k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |