HOLMFIRTH CIVIC HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
To establish, secure, preserve & hold on trust Holmfirth Civic Hall as a community asset & to maintain & manage it to benefit residents of Holmfirth & surrounding areas, by working with others to advance education & provide facilities in the interests of social welfare & leisure time recreation to improve conditions of life, & to promote performing & visual arts for public benefit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net deficit of £9,789 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased expenditure and reduced income compared to previous years. Despite these challenges, the Trust maintains unrestricted reserves of £75,393 and expresses optimism about future improvements as activity levels return to pre-pandemic norms.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alex Braychair
- Andrew Bray
- James Michael Hilton-Jones
- Kathleen Westgate
- Lawrence Michael Baylin
- Megha Solanki
- Melvin Andrew Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £222k | £219k |
| 31/03/2024 | £220k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £159k | £219k |
| 31/03/2022 | £211k | £207k |
| 31/03/2021 | £129k | £98k |
Common questions
Is HOLMFIRTH CIVIC HALL COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net deficit of £9,789 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased expenditure and reduced income compared to previous years. Despite these challenges, the Trust maintains unrestricted reserves of £75,393 and expresses optimism about future improvements as activity levels return to pre-pandemic norms. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust - Energy Costs Support |
| Sport England | 21/05/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 CEF |