ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD
Registered charity 1151706 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £115,270 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves totaling £333,297. The trustees report that free reserves of £118,772 are at the upper end of the stated policy target of 3-6 months of operational costs. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of operational costs plus wind up costs (held: £333k)
“The Trustees, taking account of Charity Commission guidance, aim to hold free reserves sufficient to cover 3-6 months operational costs plus necessary wind up costs, which they assess to be between £60,000 and £130,000.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from The Graham and Diane Smith Charitable Trust
“As described at note 18 included in the accounts is a loan from The Graham and Diane Smith Charitable Trust (TGDSCT) of £160,000. Graham Smith is a Trustee of the charity.” — page 30
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Carers and Companions Limited
“Through this wholly owned and controlled subsidiary business, we deliver homecare and support to elderly people and people with health conditions, physical and learning disabilities.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Thomas Coombs Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Outside the Box Cafe (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold); recorded price paid £466k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~0.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (94% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- GRAHAM SMITHchair
- Amanda Stainton
- Andrew John Haworth
- Lewis Couth
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bradford City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £115,270 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves totaling £333,297. The trustees report that free reserves of £118,772 are at the upper end of the stated policy target of 3-6 months of operational costs. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
Who funds ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD as a grant recipient include THE ASAMAA CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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