HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE/CANOLFAN HAMDDEN TREFFYNNON
We provide for public use a wide range of facilities for various competitive sports, personal fitness, leisure, recreational and learning activities based around its : Swimming pools, Gymnasium, Sports hall, Community/Dance studio, Cafe, Soft Play area, Library, Meeting rooms and Health Suite together with access to Ysgol Treffynnon High School Sports hall & 4G pitch.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £81,981 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £1,154,538 against total income of £1,072,557. The trustees' report notes that unrestricted funds stand at £447,516, although they clarify that the 'true position' is approximately £60,000 due to prior year accounting adjustments regarding deferred income. Despite the loss, the auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific use, be maintained at a level of £50,000.” — page 5
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- James Kerrigan — Manager
- Ben Welsh — Operations Officer
- Amy Barnett — Communications Manager
- Paula Davies — Systems Lead Officer
- Tim Davies — Swimming Coordinator
- Jonathan Salisbury — Supervisor
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Carmel Ann McCarth
- Dr Mark Rowlands
- MAGALI LOVELL-PASCAL
- PAUL ISLIP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £973k | £979k |
| 31/03/2023 | £878k | £919k |
| 06/04/2022 | £760k | £752k |
| 06/04/2021 | £699k | £637k |
Common questions
Is HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE/CANOLFAN HAMDDEN TREFFYNNON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £81,981 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £1,154,538 against total income of £1,072,557. The trustees' report notes that unrestricted funds stand at £447,516, although they clarify that the 'true position' is approximately £60,000 due to prior year accounting adjustments regarding deferred income. Despite the loss, the auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hargreaves & Woods.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- LEISURE FOCUS TRUST
- HALTWHISTLE SWIMMING & LEISURE CENTRE
- RYCROFT LEISURE
- BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
- HENFIELD LEISURE CENTRE
- COLOMBO STREET COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE/CANOLFAN HAMDDEN TREFFYNNON | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEISURE FOCUS TRUST | £1.2m | more than £60,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALTWHISTLE SWIMMING & LEISURE CENTRE | £504k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| HENFIELD LEISURE CENTRE | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |