SALESBURY MEMORIAL HALL
The hall is used for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parishes of Wilpshire, Salesbury and Clayton-le-Dale, without distinction of political, religious or other affiliations, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF WILPSHIRE, SALESBURY AND CLAYTON-LE-DALE IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASHIRE WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR:(A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND(B) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with unrestricted reserves of £22,286.92, which represents an increase from the previous year despite significant expenditure on infrastructure projects. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £15,000 to £17,000 to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen difficulties. The document notes that hall hires have remained buoyant and the charity is not reliant on any particular kind of activity or demographic.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are maintained at a level of circa £15K - £17K to ensure that the charity’s core activities can continue during any period of unforeseen difficulty.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/01/2026)
Trustees
- Annette Pattersonchair
- AUDREY PICKUP
- Anne Duckworth
- Janet Westwell
- John Evans
- Keith Thompson
- Louise Edge
- Nicholas Westhead
- STEPHEN FROST
- Stuart Hirst
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £163k | £161k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is SALESBURY MEMORIAL HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with unrestricted reserves of £22,286.92, which represents an increase from the previous year despite significant expenditure on infrastructure projects. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £15,000 to £17,000 to ensure core activities can continue during unforeseen difficulties. The document notes that hall hires have remained buoyant and the charity is not reliant on any particular kind of activity or demographic.
Who funds SALESBURY MEMORIAL HALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SALESBURY MEMORIAL HALL as a grant recipient include LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | FY2023 | £27k | New Footpath |
Charities like this
- PONTHIR VILLAGE HALL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIAISTICAL PARISH OF SAINT PAUL, BARROW IN FURNESS
- SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN LANDS CHARITY
- CULHAM CHAPEL TRUST
- THE CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALESBURY MEMORIAL HALL | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PONTHIR VILLAGE HALL | £217k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIAISTICAL PARISH OF SAINT PAUL, BARROW IN FURNESS | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN LANDS CHARITY | £427k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CULHAM CHAPEL TRUST | £356k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |