LANCASHIRE CENTRAL AND NORTH AREA QUAKER MEETING
Holding of public meetings for worship and other events; providing meetings for children and young persons; maintaining Meeting Houses and religious burial grounds; raising awareness and understanding of religious beliefs and practices; publication of newsletters for members and attenders; financial collections at our Meetings for Quaker objectives; and participation in Quaker Week events
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,182,769, which exceed its stated reserves policy target of £1,050,000. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations made without conditions by the Trustees and their spouses to the charity totalled £4,090 (2024 £4,121) in the year.” — page 28
“During 2024, the charity made payments of £3,610 for the provision of accommodation.” — page 28
“Donations made without conditions by the Trustees and their spouses to the charity totalled £4,090 (2024 £4,121) in the year.” — page 28
“During 2024, the charity made payments of £3,610 for the provision of accommodation.” — page 28
Trustees
- Alan Alexander Marsden
- Jane Suzanne Vicary
- Susan Margaret Tyldesley
- Susan Wendy Ackroyd
- William Newell Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £241k | £287k |
| 31/12/2024 | £204k | £292k |
| 31/12/2023 | £212k | £487k |
| 31/12/2022 | £180k | £109k |
| 31/12/2021 | £160k | £207k |
Common questions
Is LANCASHIRE CENTRAL AND NORTH AREA QUAKER MEETING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £2,182,769, which exceed its stated reserves policy target of £1,050,000. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE CENTRAL AND NORTH AREA QUAKER MEETING | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEESDALE AND CLEVELAND AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST WILTSHIRE AND EAST SOMERSET AREA MEETING | £214k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS AREA QUAKER MEETING | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUSSEX WEST AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £285k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LUTON AND LEIGHTON AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) IN BRITAIN | £523k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |