CURZON ASHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
We deliver a range of activities for military veterans, people with physical disabilities, looked after children, vulnerable adults and older adults. Our activities are wide reaching and varied.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR, THE INHABITANTS OF ASHTON UNDER LYNE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA TO:(I) PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH (FACILITIES IN THIS CLAUSE MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES); AND(II) TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.(III) FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF SUCH CHARITABLE BODIES OR FOR SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN EACH CASE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025 and its financial position is described as healthy. Per the trustees' report, the foundation is able to meet its ongoing financial requirements and has secured funding for core costs. The net assets increased from £398 to £603 during the period.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- John Clayton
- Paul McHugh
- Richard Twamley
- Steven Gemmell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £83k |
| 31/03/2022 | £97k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £75k | £63k |
Common questions
Is CURZON ASHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025 and its financial position is described as healthy. Per the trustees' report, the foundation is able to meet its ongoing financial requirements and has secured funding for core costs. The net assets increased from £398 to £603 during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 12/02/2021 | £35k | Covenant Fund |
| UK government | 13/11/2020 | £20k | Covenant Fund |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £4k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 07/01/2020 | £9k | Saturday Night Live Well |