LOVE WITHINGTON BATHS
We provide high quality leisure services to all members of our diverse community. These include:60-station gymSwimming pool for lessons and public swimmingSauna2 studios for high intensity and low intensity classesCommunity cafeManaged workspace and hotdesks in Withington WorksWe increase people's awareness of their local heritage through on-site interpretation and tours
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £994,750 for the year ended 31 March 2023, driven by significant capital grants and charitable activity income. Total unrestricted reserves increased to £2,094,662, well above the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000, indicating strong financial stability. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- PAUL DAVID SMITHchair
- ALICE DE ARAUJO
- DAVID PAYNE
- Jennifer Claire Green
- Saqib Mohammed Hussain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.9m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.9m | £910k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £812k |
| 31/03/2021 | £523k | £605k |
Common questions
Is LOVE WITHINGTON BATHS financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £994,750 for the year ended 31 March 2023, driven by significant capital grants and charitable activity income. Total unrestricted reserves increased to £2,094,662, well above the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000, indicating strong financial stability. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by The Moffatts Partnership LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/09/2018 | £1.1m | "Repairs and refurbishment of Withington Baths" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/01/2015 | £10k | "Development of Withington Baths into a Community Hub" |