WADSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Wadsworth Community Association aims to maintain and develop a well-run, friendly centre in the heart of the parish of Wadsworth that understands and reacts to the community?s needs.Our activities include hosting our local Lunch Club, Table Tennis Club and Bowling Club. We have close links with our local school, their Parent Teachers Association, the local Environmental group and the Bee group.
Objects
(A) TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF WADSWORTH PARISH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.(B) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:(C) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating profit of £5,559.55 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a loss in the previous year. The trustees note that financial reserves and the treasurer's diligence have ensured economic stability, although they express concern regarding the capacity of the board and volunteers for future sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- IAN VICKRIDGEchair
- Amanda Lees
- Carol Hayward
- Carolyne Joyce Warren
- Christine Brown
- Elsa Fairbanks
- Hannah Lawson
- JOHN BUTTERWORTH
- JUDITH LANCASTER
- Julia Maybury
- Louisa Jane Clarkson
- Pat Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £20k |
| 31/03/2024 | £17k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £17k | £7k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £12k |
Common questions
Is WADSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating profit of £5,559.55 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a loss in the previous year. The trustees note that financial reserves and the treasurer's diligence have ensured economic stability, although they express concern regarding the capacity of the board and volunteers for future sustainability.
Who funds WADSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WADSWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE | FY2022 | £4k | Let's Create Jubilee |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2019 | £10k | Wadsworth Community Cafe |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £260 | 80 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £260 | 80 |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £260 | Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £260 | Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £250 | Rents Premises Related Expenses Rent And Rates Premises And Related Expenses Municipal Elections Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £250 | Rents Premises Related Expenses Rent And Rates Premises And Related Expenses Municipal Elections Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £225 | Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £225 | Law & Administration Service |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £2k | Community Festivals & Events |