BARTON ROAD CENTRE
The main aim of the Barton Road Centre CIO is to address and improve the health and wellbeing of people (primarily) in South Lancaster; to promote and develop intergenerational relations and generally to support our aging local people to live independently in our community for as long as they are able.
Objects
TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SOUTH LANCASTER AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF AGE, GENDER, ABILITY 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 AND RECREATION.TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE 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 unrestricted reserves increased to £101,054 by the end of the financial year, supported by a net profit of £23,818. The charity holds total net assets of £127,251, with significant savings and investments held in cash and bank accounts. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Denise Ann Nardone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £59k | £36k |
| 01/04/2024 | £50k | £39k |
| 01/04/2023 | £35k | £31k |
| 01/04/2022 | £19k | £19k |
| 01/04/2021 | £19k | £23k |
Common questions
Is BARTON ROAD CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £101,054 by the end of the financial year, supported by a net profit of £23,818. The charity holds total net assets of £127,251, with significant savings and investments held in cash and bank accounts. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2024 | £18k | Little Tornadoes |
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £9k | Memory Makers At Barton Road Centre |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/04/2019 | £10k | "From Cow Shed to Community: Barton Road Community Centre" |