HIGGINSHAW COMMUNITY PROJECT CIO
Rugby league club from Juniors right through to open age level.Supporting Community projects to assist development of local groups, residents and families.The regeneration of the St Stephens School building into a Community Hub with facilities to assist the development and support of the Higginshaw community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £1,464 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total funds increasing to £119,311. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit, and the examiners confirmed no material matters required attention. The charity maintains a strict reserves policy where funding is ring-fenced for charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees adopt a strict reserves policy whereby any funding received is specifically ring fenced for charitable activities.” — page 6
Trustees
- ALAN HOWARTH
- BERNARD WARD
- JOHN PAUL SLATTERY
- KATHRYN WARD
- Kenneth Mellor
- PHILIP WARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £66k | £64k |
| 30/06/2024 | £55k | £26k |
| 30/06/2023 | £21k | £21k |
| 30/06/2022 | £60k | £80k |
| 30/06/2021 | £60k | £35k |
Common questions
Is HIGGINSHAW COMMUNITY PROJECT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £1,464 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total funds increasing to £119,311. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit, and the examiners confirmed no material matters required attention. The charity maintains a strict reserves policy where funding is ring-fenced for charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/06/2021 | £20k | COVID-19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2006 | £5k | Higginshaw ARLFC |