OLDER PEOPLE'S ACTION IN THE LOCALITY
Supporting older people who live in Leeds 16 to live informed, healthy and happy lives in their own homes. Through offering a wide range of activities and services to older people, we promote independence and reduce social isolation.OPAL is based in, and manages Welcome In Community Centre and Cafe. The centre is a community anchor and is a safe and friendly space for all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a slight net expenditure of £2,083, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £255,937. This reserve level falls within the trustees' stated policy target of four to seven months of expenditure (£181,000 to £316,750). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees of the Charity have established a reserves policy whereby free reserves held by the charity should be within the range of four and seven months of the resources expended in the operation of the charity, which equates to between £181,000 and £316,750 based on budgeted expenditure of £543,000.” — page 6
“During the year, Matthew Sellens (son of Martin Sellens) was paid £3,284 in respect of security and caretaking at the Welcome in (2024: £2,600). Authority for the payment is provided for by the charity's governing document.” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Martin Sellenschair
- Barry John Anderson
- Elizabeth Locke
- GRACE CLARK
- Gary Hartley
- John Sutcliffe
- Louise Tanner
- Richard Walter Welch Mr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £571k | £573k |
| 31/03/2024 | £619k | £551k |
| 31/03/2023 | £369k | £423k |
| 31/03/2022 | £384k | £365k |
| 31/03/2021 | £445k | £277k |
Common questions
Is OLDER PEOPLE'S ACTION IN THE LOCALITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a slight net expenditure of £2,083, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £255,937. This reserve level falls within the trustees' stated policy target of four to seven months of expenditure (£181,000 to £316,750). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 12/05/2023 | £3k | Adaptive Sports |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £6k | Covid19 support for vulnerable and older people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2010 | £2k | Men's Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2006 | £1k | There is no project name available for this record |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/03/2005 | £1k | "Older People'S Action In The Locality Group In Leeds Have Been Awarded A Grant To Enable Them To Undertake A Community Project That Will Inc" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2005 | £10k | Linking school children with older people |