WIGTON BATHS TRUST
Provision of public swimming baths at Wigton Cumbria
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF WIGTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS, IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR SWIMMING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £73,559 for the year, with total income increasing by approximately 38% to £332,653. However, the trustees report that free/unrestricted reserves are negative at £8,926, which is below the stated policy target of £20,000, although total unrestricted funds carried forward are £182,288. The trustees note that financial sustainability for the next 12 months depends on ongoing cost containment and reducing employment costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust reserve policy requires the trust to maintain a balance of £20,000 to cover the costs, should they be required, of winding up the charity.” — page 6
“The Trustees have reviewed the operations of the Trust and have prepared the Annual Report on a going concern basis, with a view that the financial sustainability of the Trust can most likely continue for the next 12 months with our ongoing cost containment & reduction activities along with maximising our footfall. These will help address the financial challenges that face the Trust, but this does require that employment costs are reduced.” — page 5
“L Baxter was paid £8,011 (2024 - £4,775) of remuneration during the year for teaching swimming lessons, authority for these payments was obtained from the Charity Commission.” — page 19
“L Baxter was paid £8,011 (2024 - £4,775) of remuneration during the year for teaching swimming lessons, authority for these payments was obtained from the Charity Commission.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amanda Mattinson
- Gail Johnson
- Jo Wolloff
- Kevin Armstrong
- Louise Baxter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £333k | £259k |
| 31/03/2024 | £241k | £265k |
| 31/03/2023 | £248k | £198k |
| 31/03/2022 | £193k | £177k |
| 31/03/2021 | £138k | £142k |
Common questions
Is WIGTON BATHS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £73,559 for the year, with total income increasing by approximately 38% to £332,653. However, the trustees report that free/unrestricted reserves are negative at £8,926, which is below the stated policy target of £20,000, although total unrestricted funds carried forward are £182,288. The trustees note that financial sustainability for the next 12 months depends on ongoing cost containment and reducing employment costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WIGTON BATHS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WIGTON BATHS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WIGTON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WIGTON | FY2025 | £488 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 04/05/2022 | £20k | Pool Hall improvements |
| Sport England | 23/05/2019 | £78k | Leisure centre extension |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WIGTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN TOWN CENTRE
- VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA
- LOVE WITHINGTON BATHS
- THIRSK AND SOWERBY SWIMMING BATHS
- CUMBRIA TENNIS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIGTON BATHS TRUST | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WIGTON | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN TOWN CENTRE | £242k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA | £914k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOVE WITHINGTON BATHS | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THIRSK AND SOWERBY SWIMMING BATHS | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |