BIRKDALE COMMUNITY HUB AND LIBRARY
To advance the well-being and education of the public by provision of community activities and library resources in the former Station Master's House in Birkdale for the benefit of the residents of Birkdale and Southport and the surrounding area within the borough of Sefton.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £11,409 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income rising to £50,934 from £39,516 in the previous year. Total reserves increased to £77,475, of which £48,856 was held in free reserves, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' costs (calculated at approximately £10,000). The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will endeavour to generate and maintain free reserves which are at least 3 months of its annual costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr James Philip Marghamchair
- Andrew David Webb
- Anthony Richard Gadd
- Catharine French
- Joanne Ives
- Kim Bartrum Wallis
- Neil George
- Wendy Hewitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £51k | £40k |
| 30/09/2024 | £40k | £38k |
| 30/09/2023 | £31k | £30k |
| 30/09/2022 | £19k | £27k |
| 30/09/2021 | £75k | £67k |
Common questions
Is BIRKDALE COMMUNITY HUB AND LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £11,409 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income rising to £50,934 from £39,516 in the previous year. Total reserves increased to £77,475, of which £48,856 was held in free reserves, significantly exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' costs (calculated at approximately £10,000). The charity reported no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.