OUR PLACE
We provide social sessions for older people, adults, carers and the person they care for across Calderdale at 3 weekly sessions. We provide a 2 course meal, activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing, entertainment, refreshments and days out with transport for those who need it, in a safe community space with a great team of volunteers
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE NEED OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE RESIDENT WITHIN CALDERDALE BY PROVIDING DAY CARE ON A SUNDAY IN A STIMULATING AND COMPANIONABLE ENVIRONMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £30,027 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £34,494 to £4,467. The trustees report that the charity provides support and social activities to elderly and disabled people in Calderdale, relying on donations, fundraising, and trading activities for income. No material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 4 - 18,566 18,566 70,460” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Dr Susan Jennifer Nevisonchair
- Bob Metcalfe
- Elza Daiga Crowther
- Frank Wroe
- Julie Ambler
- Michael Bryan Peter Jackson
- Peter Anthony Lucas
- SANDRA WROE
- Shelley Ledgard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £70k | £65k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £42k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £30k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £39k |
Common questions
Is OUR PLACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £30,027 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £34,494 to £4,467. The trustees report that the charity provides support and social activities to elderly and disabled people in Calderdale, relying on donations, fundraising, and trading activities for income. No material uncertainties regarding going concern were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2023 | £10k | Our Place Sunday Socials & Support Break Thursdays |
| UK government | 18/06/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2009 | £7k | Weekend Care |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | SS |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | SS |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | 88 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | 88 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | Adult Health & Social Care |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | Adult Health & Social Care |