THORNTON LODGE ACTION GROUP
We operate in one of Huddersfield most deprived areas working with local residents to address gaps and services in the local community. The Action Group feeds its regeneration priorities into four broad strands:Education & Training - Employment support and Community CoursesHealth and Wellbeing - walking groups, exercise sessions, talking groupsSports and RecreationEnvironment
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £289,498, with unrestricted funds at £28,819 and restricted funds at £260,679. Total reserves stood at £138,898, comprising free cash reserves of £28,819 and other designated reserves. The trustees report that the charity's free reserves are above the desired level set by their policy of maintaining six months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have adopted a formal reserves policy of 6 months running costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- IBRAR HUSSAINchair
- Muhammed W Bajwa
- NAEEM JAMIL
- SHAHANA ALI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £289k | £260k |
| 31/03/2024 | £291k | £217k |
| 31/03/2023 | £281k | £193k |
| 31/03/2022 | £222k | £174k |
| 31/03/2021 | £239k | £147k |
Common questions
Is THORNTON LODGE ACTION GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £289,498, with unrestricted funds at £28,819 and restricted funds at £260,679. Total reserves stood at £138,898, comprising free cash reserves of £28,819 and other designated reserves. The trustees report that the charity's free reserves are above the desired level set by their policy of maintaining six months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 09/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £45k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 28/04/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £10k | ESOL & Integration |
| UK government | 03/09/2018 | £15k | Knife Crime Community Fund 18-19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2018 | £10k | Women into Enterprise |
| Sport England | 15/05/2014 | £10k | Aqua Splash |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £10k | Skills through Sewing |
| Sport England | 10/07/2012 | £9k | Women’s Aerobic sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2011 | £8k | Urban Wildlife Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2010 | £10k | Tackling Obesity |