THE COTTON DISTRICTS CONVALESCENT FUND AND THE BARNES SAMARITAN CHARITY

Registered charity 224727 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE COTTON DISTRICTS CONVALESCENT FUND

The relief of persons in need resident in the area of benefit who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm by relieving their suffering or assisting their recovery.

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Latest income

£35k

Latest spending

£25k

Registered

1964

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £86,517, which is above the stated reserves policy target of up to £30,000. The charity reported total income of £33,795 and total expenditure of £33,554 for the year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £85,200 largely driven by investment gains.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: up to £30,000 (held: £87k)

“The level of reserves necessary to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet normal cash flow outlays when they fall due is considered to be up to £30,000.” — page 6

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Seashell Trust — “Supporting Seashell Trust for children and young people with complex and severe learning disabilities” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Sharman Birtleschair · trustee of 3 other charities
Anna Addison · trustee of 1 other charity
Anna Reeves
Dr Rakesh Thaker
MS Jan O'Connor · trustee of 1 other charity
PETER TOWNLEY FRICS

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Calderdale · Cheshire West & Chester · Derbyshire · Lancashire · Manchester City · North Yorkshire · Warrington

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£35k	£25k
31/12/2024	£34k	£34k
31/12/2023	£37k	£46k
31/12/2022	£32k	£43k
31/12/2021	£32k	£43k

Common questions

Is THE COTTON DISTRICTS CONVALESCENT FUND AND THE BARNES SAMARITAN CHARITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves stood at £86,517, which is above the stated reserves policy target of up to £30,000. The charity reported total income of £33,795 and total expenditure of £33,554 for the year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £85,200 largely driven by investment gains. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.