KIRKLANDS (MENSTON) TRUST
The charity aims to improve the quality of life of the residents of Menston by providing facilities for the education, social welfare, recreation, and leisure time for residents. The trust principally achieves its objects through the running of the village community centre, which incorporates the library, bowling club, doctors surgery, and children's centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £15,587 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £321,320. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue operations, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. However, the trustees' report highlights a risk that major roof work will be required within two years.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Joanna Whitechair
- Christopher Roberts
- DALE SMITH
- Gareth Frith
- Howard Woods
- Neil Holmes
- Neil Shaw
- Philip Moore
- RICHARD WIGHTMAN
- Sarah Kelsey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £144k |
| 31/03/2024 | £150k | £145k |
| 31/03/2023 | £116k | £115k |
| 31/03/2022 | £177k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £140k | £82k |
Common questions
Is KIRKLANDS (MENSTON) TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £15,587 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £321,320. The trustees report that the charity is in a strong financial position with sufficient resources to continue operations, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. However, the trustees' report highlights a risk that major roof work will be required within two years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £50k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE
- THE KEMPSTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- GRASSINGTON DEVONSHIRE INSTITUTE
- MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS
- CASTLE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST
- MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKLANDS (MENSTON) TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE | £215k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE KEMPSTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRASSINGTON DEVONSHIRE INSTITUTE | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CASTLE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |