SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
This charity runs a village hall and a number of its associated activities, as well as letting out its premises to other interest groups. It facilitates community participation by also running a village festival every other year, and has some sectional organisations, panto, choir, drama, short mat bowls, and a small musical production group, as well as computer classes and a community cinema.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £18,929 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total income of £171,392 against expenditure of £152,463. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £145,905, with £115,000 designated for specific purposes including emergency operational reserves and future refurbishment. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern with no significant liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income is from the use of the main hall and other smaller rooms. £89,997.”
“During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £3,205 (2025: £nil) with a business owned by the son-in-law of a trustee in respect of electrical maintenance services. No trustee received any financial benefit from these transactions.” — page 20
“Trustees and persons connected with them were reimbursed expenses totalling £644.67 (2025: £nil) incurred in the performance of their duties.” — page 20
“During the year the charity incurred expenditure totalling £3,205 (2025: £nil) with a business owned by the son-in-law of a trustee in respect of electrical maintenance services. No trustee received any financial benefit from these transactions.” — page 20
“Trustees and persons connected with them were reimbursed expenses totalling £644.67 (2025: £nil) incurred in the performance of their duties.” — page 20
Trustees
- Richard Evanschair
- Angela Joyce Ashworth
- CHRISTOPHER ROLAND ESSEX
- Christina Mary Easterford
- Elisabeth Anne Lilian Evans
- Martin John Coles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £171k | £152k |
| 31/01/2025 | £183k | £169k |
| 31/01/2024 | £184k | £160k |
| 31/01/2023 | £204k | £173k |
| 31/01/2022 | £176k | £183k |
Common questions
Is SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £18,929 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total income of £171,392 against expenditure of £152,463. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £145,905, with £115,000 designated for specific purposes including emergency operational reserves and future refurbishment. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern with no significant liabilities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.