ASTLEY COMMUNITY RECREATION
Provide facilities in Calderdale for amateur football clubs and organisations to use
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF CALDERDALE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £505,171.19 in free reserves, derived from a substantial bequest from Michael Shepperd, which is held specifically to build a clubhouse. The independent examiner confirmed the bank balances and noted that the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, qualifying for an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“A substantial bequest from Michael Shepperd effectively established the Charity and all the funds have now been received.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Rattiganchair
- Fred Raymond Maude
- Paul Throp
- Raymond Dance
- Stephen Waddington
- Stuart Milner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | £27k | £246k |
| 11/11/2024 | £389k | £47k |
| 11/11/2023 | £209k | £58k |
| 11/11/2022 | £14k | £14k |
Common questions
Is ASTLEY COMMUNITY RECREATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £505,171.19 in free reserves, derived from a substantial bequest from Michael Shepperd, which is held specifically to build a clubhouse. The independent examiner confirmed the bank balances and noted that the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, qualifying for an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | — | £3k | Small Grants |