FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
We are a community centre offering a range of services and activities to residents of all ages in the Ferrybridge and Knottingley area. Our aim is to keep everyone in our local community socially and physically active to which we offer many classes . We are also the local drop of point for the clothing bank, food bank and uniform bank.
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF FERRYBRIDGE AND KNOTTINGLEY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, 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 FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH AND RUN FERRYBRIDGE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND 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 OBJECTIVES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net income increase of £4,903 for the year ended 31 March 2026, bringing unrestricted funds to £23,860. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, stating this level was maintained throughout the year. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 3
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2024 (received 14/02/2025, 14 days after the 31/01/2025 due date); year ending 31/03/2023 (received 14/02/2025, 380 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Deborah Kinch
- Nadine Mcmanus
- sharron Rutter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £71k | £66k |
| 31/03/2025 | £129k | £142k |
| 31/03/2024 | £97k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £142k | £136k |
Common questions
Is FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net income increase of £4,903 for the year ended 31 March 2026, bringing unrestricted funds to £23,860. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, stating this level was maintained throughout the year. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include Moto Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £1k | Community Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2026 | £20k | Ferrybridge community centre pantry |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £138k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| ST. JAMES TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- FRINTON-ON-SEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- FERRYSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROUP
- TROWBRIDGE COMMUNITY AREA FUTURE
- FFESTINIOG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- NEW BARNET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERRYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRINTON-ON-SEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FERRYSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROUP | £94k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TROWBRIDGE COMMUNITY AREA FUTURE | £396k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FFESTINIOG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW BARNET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £84k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |