BIERLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
To further or benefit the residents of Bierley and the surrounding area by associating together with the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary or other organisations in a common effort by providing education, training and facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for local residents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £22,416 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a surplus in unrestricted funds despite a deficit in restricted funds. However, the trustees' report notes that free reserves excluding fixed assets were negative at -£60,204, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three months of salaries (£24,000).
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain a minimum level of reserve funds to cover 3 months salaries of our Centre Manager, Opal Manager and Business Manager which equals £24,000.” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
- Government (Warmspace Grant)
- Greggs
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Daniel Joneschair
- Jason Omally
- Peter Killaway
- Sharon Easy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £210k | £187k |
| 31/03/2024 | £161k | £163k |
| 31/03/2023 | £164k | £217k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £232k |
| 31/03/2021 | £306k | £217k |
Common questions
Is BIERLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £22,416 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a surplus in unrestricted funds despite a deficit in restricted funds. However, the trustees' report notes that free reserves excluding fixed assets were negative at -£60,204, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three months of salaries (£24,000). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/09/2012 | £10k | Bierley Mums' Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/11/2010 | £6k | Activities for All Programme |