HAFWAY
We provide a range of activities facilities and services for young people in the Halliwell & Crompton wards and surrounding areas of Bolton. This includes engaging young people in physical and social activities to improve health, confidence, self-esteem and to help develop their skills for adulthood.
Objects
OBJECTS4. THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (''OBJECTS'') ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:(1) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THOSE AGED 5-18, FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, PARTICULARLY BY REASON OF RACE OR BACKGROUND, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO AND PARTICIPATE MORE ACTIVELY IN SOCIETY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE -ÇÿSOCIALLY EXCLUDED-ÇÖ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: POOR EDUCATIONAL OR SKILLS ATTAINMENT; RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN; CRIME (EITHER AS A VICTIM OF CRIME OR AS AN OFFENDER REHABILITATING INTO SOCIETY); UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; YOUTH OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL); SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF, CREED, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT.(2) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THOSE AGED 5-18, IN THE HALLIWELL AREA OF BOLTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY-ÇÖS TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:A. IMPROVING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SKILLS FOR ADULTHOOD BY IDENTIFYING THEIR EXISTING STRENGTHS;B. DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES;C. PROVIDING FACILITIES NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY FOR PUPILS IN THE LOCAL SCHOOLS.(3) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN THE HALLIWELL AREA OF BOLTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTHCARE PROJECTS AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,253 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a carried forward surplus of £33,360. The trustees identify securing funding as a principal financial risk, noting that future performance will be materially affected if grants are not secured. However, they consider adequate resources to be available for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is our aim to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the Charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- SUE PILLINGchair
- Amanda Mary Rushton
- Deen Ishmaaeel
- Diane Chadwick
- Elisabeth Ashton
- IAN GREENHALGH
- Kelly Louise Sullivan
- Poppy Haslam
- ROSS DAVID JAMES PILLING
- SUSAN MAPLEDORAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £875k | £879k |
| 31/12/2023 | £97k | £151k |
| 31/12/2022 | £145k | £119k |
| 31/12/2021 | £107k | £89k |
| 31/12/2020 | £81k | £65k |
Common questions
Is HAFWAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,253 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a carried forward surplus of £33,360. The trustees identify securing funding as a principal financial risk, noting that future performance will be materially affected if grants are not secured. However, they consider adequate resources to be available for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HAFWAY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAFWAY as a grant recipient include BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2025 | £9k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2024 | £8k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2023 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2026 | £20k | The Heart Of HAFWAY |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2021 | £10k | Road to Everywhere |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £152k | HAFWAY - Passport To Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2010 | £71k | HAFWAY [Halliwell Action for Working Alongside Youth] |