BATLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTRE
We want to engage with our community, meet local needs and care for those that are lonely and isolated.Through our drop-in sessions, we welcome up to 60 people each week with a freshly prepared hot meal and opportunities to make friends and learn new skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £13,285 for the year, reducing its total fund balances from £44,311 to £31,026. The trustees report that free reserves of £23,943 are towards the upper end of their policy target of 3 to 6 months' expenditure. They confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“2025 Restricted funds £ 10,000 5,000 6,995 3,120 25,115”
“aim to maintain the equivalent of between 3 and 6 months’ expenditure costs.”
“During the year 2 trustees were paid a total of £264 in respect of travel (previous year: 1 trustee and £40).” — page 9
Trustees
- ANDREW DALTON
- Debbie White
- HAZEL WRIGLEY
- Stephen Stothart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £36k | £44k |
| 31/01/2025 | £34k | £48k |
| 31/01/2024 | £44k | £51k |
| 31/01/2023 | £52k | £43k |
| 31/01/2022 | £42k | £35k |
Common questions
Is BATLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £13,285 for the year, reducing its total fund balances from £44,311 to £31,026. The trustees report that free reserves of £23,943 are towards the upper end of their policy target of 3 to 6 months' expenditure. They confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BATLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BATLEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | FY2023 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2019 | £10k | Making a Difference Together in Batley |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/02/2019 | £33k | Connect Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2015 | £10k | BCOC Friday Outreach Project |