THE WHITWORTH CENTRE
A RANGE OF CONFERENCE AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,737 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £396,747 to £336,614. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £336,614 is held against this target. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure” — page 3
“The Whitworth Centre Ltd, which is a registered charity. wholly owns Whitworth Centre (Trading) Ltd, through which it operates it's Catering, Hire and Commercial Operations.” — page 8
“The sole member of The Whitworth Centre Ltd is Darley Dale Town Council, as such. it has controlling share of ‘The Whitworth. It's obligation is to provide 7 Councillors to sit on the Board of 12 Trustees.” — page 8
“The Whitworth Centre Ltd, which is a registered charity. wholly owns Whitworth Centre (Trading) Ltd, through which it operates it's Catering, Hire and Commercial Operations.” — page 8
“The sole member of The Whitworth Centre Ltd is Darley Dale Town Council, as such. it has controlling share of ‘The Whitworth. It's obligation is to provide 7 Councillors to sit on the Board of 12 Trustees.” — page 8
“The Whitworth Centre Ltd, which is a registered charity. wholly owns Whitworth Centre (Trading) Ltd, through which it operates it's Catering, Hire and Commercial Operations.” — page 8
“The sole member of The Whitworth Centre Ltd is Darley Dale Town Council, as such. it has controlling share of ‘The Whitworth. It's obligation is to provide 7 Councillors to sit on the Board of 12 Trustees.” — page 8
“The Whitworth Centre Ltd, which is a registered charity. wholly owns Whitworth Centre (Trading) Ltd, through which it operates it's Catering, Hire and Commercial Operations.” — page 8
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06330264
Company officers (Companies House)
- ASH, Peter Alan on trustee list
- WHEELER, David Lawrence on trustee list
- WOOD, Jonathan Ross on trustee list
- DYMOND, Crewenna Isabel not on trustee list
- RAGG, Christopher on trustee list
- DARLEY DALE TOWN COUNCIL not on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Gordon Ragg
- David Lawrence Wheeler
- Jonathan Ross Wood
- Peter Ash
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £140k | £159k |
| 31/03/2024 | £128k | £123k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £161k |
| 31/03/2022 | £299k | £256k |
| 31/03/2021 | £315k | £234k |
Common questions
Is THE WHITWORTH CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,737 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £396,747 to £336,614. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £336,614 is held against this target. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WHITWORTH CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WHITWORTH CENTRE as a grant recipient include DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £15k | Junior Play Equipment for the Whitworth Park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2022 | £6k | The Queen's Jubilee Big Weekend |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £8k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/05/2020 | £20k | "COVID19 Whitworth Centre" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2020 | £98k | "Restoration & sustainability project" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2019 | £10k | supervisered toddlers playground |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2009 | £3k | Whitworth Park Lake |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £10k | Whitworth Park Lake |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/03/2007 | £1.4m | "Conservation and Enhancement of the Joseph Whitworth Centre" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/03/2000 | £851k | "Whitworth Park Restoration" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/08/1997 | £4k | "Darley Dale, Whitworth Centre and Parks, Restoration Plan" |