ST LEONARDS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The object of the charity is the provision of a community centre for the use of the inhabitants of the beneficial area of Bootle
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £53,510 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £501,329 to £447,819. The trustees' report indicates that liquid unrestricted reserves at the year end totalled £196,945, which is above the stated policy target of £121,795. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to hold 3 months running costs plus an estimated redundancy provision. This would equate to £121,795.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Anita Smeatham
- Barry William Gray
- Christine Sue Ching Dryden
- Dianne Topping
- Jane Jennings
- John Ronald Hughes
- Lynn Murray
- PAULA BRIDSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £645k | £698k |
| 31/08/2024 | £648k | £620k |
| 31/08/2023 | £499k | £508k |
| 31/08/2022 | £487k | £416k |
| 31/08/2021 | £458k | £382k |
Common questions
Is ST LEONARDS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £53,510 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £501,329 to £447,819. The trustees' report indicates that liquid unrestricted reserves at the year end totalled £196,945, which is above the stated policy target of £121,795. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/04/2023 | £268k | St. Leonard's Youth & Community Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/10/2019 | £10k | Poppies Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2019 | £275k | Community resilience project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £10k | Poppies, 'Promoting Older Persons Pastimes Information Education |