THE WELCOME (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
The Welcome is a fully functioning community centre offering a wide range of activities, services and support to the people of Longridge and Shaw Heath in Knutsford. Our activities include a youth cafe; adult education; fun times for children and families; mental and physical exercise for the elderly and support for those trying to return to work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial position remained challenging throughout the year, with difficulty raising unrestricted funds to cover operational costs. The trustees report that reserves of £52,084 represent approximately three months of normal budgeted expenditure, which aligns with their stated prudent reserves policy. They expect fundraising to become more difficult in the coming year and anticipate that overall reserve levels will not increase.
What the accounts disclose
“We are very grateful to a wide range of organisations and individuals for their continuing financial support without which The Welcome would not be able to operate.” — page 5
“The Trustees have reviewed the Charity’s Reserve Requirements considering the major risks and have concluded that it continues be prudent to hold 3 months’ worth of expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Christina Lees-Jones
- Colette Blease
- Colin Banks
- Helen Mountney
- James McCulloch Mr
- PETER BOWLER
- Simon Carin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £259k | £266k |
| 31/03/2024 | £251k | £234k |
| 31/03/2023 | £178k | £279k |
| 31/03/2022 | £213k | £200k |
| 31/03/2021 | £229k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE WELCOME (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial position remained challenging throughout the year, with difficulty raising unrestricted funds to cover operational costs. The trustees report that reserves of £52,084 represent approximately three months of normal budgeted expenditure, which aligns with their stated prudent reserves policy. They expect fundraising to become more difficult in the coming year and anticipate that overall reserve levels will not increase. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WELCOME (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WELCOME (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE ASTOR FOUNDATION, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | Elderly |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Round Three - Food Poverty |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2025 | £20k | Developing The Welcome's Support Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2024 | £121k | The Welcome Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | The Welcome -Chatty Children; Chatty Women |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2022 | £10k | Parkletics |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £217k | The Welcome - A Hub for Everyone |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | All together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2011 | £9k | The Longridge/Shaw Heath IAG Club |