BYRNE AVENUE TRUST
To restore Byrne Avenue Baths.To re-open Byrne Avenue Baths as a sports and community centre run by the charity for the community.To provide a range of sports, healthy activities and community events for local people.
Objects
(1) TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF WIRRAL AND THE NATION AT LARGE THE GRADE II LISTED BUILDING OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC INTEREST KNOWN AS BYRNE AVENUE SWIMMING BATHS.(2) TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF ROCK FERRY 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.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER: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 reported a net incoming resource of £15,653 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £605,370. The trustees note that income levels remain a challenge in the current economic climate but confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“The administration of the charity is performed by the trustees on a voluntary basis.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09919384
- Equity: £605k
- Average employees: 3
Company officers (Companies House)
- HUGHES, Graham Samuel on trustee list
- DALTON-JOHNS, Chelsea Louise on trustee list
- DALTON-JOHNS, Benjamin Michael on trustee list
- SHERLOCK, Peter Howard on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/07/2024)
Trustees
- Benjamin Michael Dalton-Johns
- Chelsea Louise Dalton-Johns
- Graham Samuel Hughes
- Peter Howard Sherlock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £168k | £152k |
| 31/12/2024 | £188k | £180k |
| 31/12/2023 | £136k | £138k |
| 31/12/2022 | £146k | £157k |
| 31/12/2021 | £173k | £189k |
Common questions
Is BYRNE AVENUE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £15,653 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total funds of £605,370. The trustees note that income levels remain a challenge in the current economic climate but confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BYRNE AVENUE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BYRNE AVENUE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 17/05/2022 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/08/2017 | £9k | "Byrne Avenue Baths - Strength from the Start" |