WESTFIELD WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE - LANCASTER
Provision of housing namely 'Westfield Village' for the benefit of disabled and necessitious ex-service/serving members of the armed forces and dependants.To relieve persons in conditions of need and hardship where relief cannot be provided by public funds within a reasonable time. To aid and support any charitable associations or institution connected with these purposes to the same aim.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £2,552,081, with a stated policy to maintain sufficient reserves to operate for a year and cover major repairs. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £155,021 despite predicting a deficit in operational activities, which was offset by significant investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 22
“The charity maintains sufficient free reserves to continue operating for a year and to cover major repairs.” — page 7
Trustees
- ANTHONY RICKARDS COLLINSON
- CAROL ANNE MARGARET JOHNSON
- Col Retd Robin Geoffrey Jackson
- Damien Anthony Domonic Finnigan
- Dr DAVID MARTIN ELLIOTT
- JULIE PATRICIA HARDY
- MR TOM BOWRING
- Rev William Grant Ashton
- Stephen James quick
- William Ian Weir
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £105k | £222k |
| 31/10/2024 | £82k | £98k |
| 31/10/2023 | £86k | £85k |
| 31/10/2022 | £100k | £101k |
| 31/10/2021 | £88k | £130k |
Common questions
Is WESTFIELD WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE - LANCASTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves stood at £2,552,081, with a stated policy to maintain sufficient reserves to operate for a year and cover major repairs. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £155,021 despite predicting a deficit in operational activities, which was offset by significant investment gains. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WESTFIELD WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE - LANCASTER earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/06/2025 | £20k | "Westfield War Memorial Village Centenary: A History In Pictures" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/11/2017 | £10k | "The Women of Westfield Village – Picking up the pieces after the First World War" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SEBRIGHT'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LENA RANDALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- Westfield House (Care) Ltd
- WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES
- BOURNEMOUTH WAR MEMORIAL HOMES
- HEMINGFORD PEACE MEMORIAL FIELD
- THE WOLVERLEY MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- WEMBDON VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELDS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE - LANCASTER | £105k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Westfield House (Care) Ltd | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD CHARITIES HOMES | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOURNEMOUTH WAR MEMORIAL HOMES | £811k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEMINGFORD PEACE MEMORIAL FIELD | £150k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE WOLVERLEY MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |