HALTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The charity has carried out the following activities during the year to achieve its objectives:1. Hire of the community centre for community, educational and recreational activities.2. Operation of a coffee shop within the centre. 3. Holding of fundraising events for the benefit of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus from operating activities of £15,736 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to £3,550 in the previous year. Total funds at the balance sheet date were £140,396, comprising £118,896 in unrestricted funds and £21,500 in restricted funds. The trustees acknowledge financial challenges ahead regarding necessary maintenance and refurbishment works to the centre's facilities.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 15
“HCA Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Halton Community Association which runs a coffee shop for the charity. During the year HCA Trading Limited made donations to Halton Community Association of £9,642. At 31 March 2025 an amount of £8,949 was owed to Halton Community Association on a loan to HCA Trading Limited.” — page 21
“HCA Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Halton Community Association which runs a coffee shop for the charity.” — page 21
Funders the charity credits
- The Big Lottery Fund
- Halton-with-Aughton Parish Council
- Lancashire Environmental Fund
- The BRE Trust
- Northwest Regional Development Agency
- The European Agricultural Fund
- Lancashire County Council
- Lancaster City Council
- Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions
- Department of Climate & Energy
- Rural England Prosperity Fund
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/01/2014)
Trustees
- Alan Meikle FCA
- CAROL ANNE HOLMAN
- John Elliott
- NORMAN WILSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £84k | £81k |
| 31/03/2025 | £83k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £88k |
| 31/03/2023 | £79k | £96k |
| 31/03/2022 | £121k | £103k |
Common questions
Is HALTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus from operating activities of £15,736 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to £3,550 in the previous year. Total funds at the balance sheet date were £140,396, comprising £118,896 in unrestricted funds and £21,500 in restricted funds. The trustees acknowledge financial challenges ahead regarding necessary maintenance and refurbishment works to the centre's facilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2020 | £10k | The Centre @ Halton extension refurbishment |