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.
Objects
A) TO BRING TOGETHER THE SALTFORD COMMUNITY AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WELFARE.B) TO PROMOTE RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES SUCH THAT IT HAS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON THE COMMUNITY.C) HAVING ESTABLISHED A COMMUNITY CENTRE, TO MAINTAIN, MANAGE AND IMPROVE IT IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS. THIS MAY AT TIMES REQUIRE THAT THE ASSOCIATION CO-OPERATES WITH OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES, PERSONS OR BODIES.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
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.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2011 | £5k | Saltford Hall Floor Rennovation Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2007 | £8k | Male Toilet Refurbishment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| THE GREATER MANCHESTER HIGH SHERIFF'S POLICE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK'S, LACHE-CUM-SALTNEY
- SHALFORD VILLAGE HALL (SURREY)
- PONTHIR VILLAGE HALL
- SESSAY COMMUNITY TRUST
- CAPEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Stockport County Community Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARK'S, LACHE-CUM-SALTNEY | £252k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHALFORD VILLAGE HALL (SURREY) | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PONTHIR VILLAGE HALL | £217k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SESSAY COMMUNITY TRUST | £109k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAPEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |