GEARSTONES LODGE
Provides accommodation/residential facilities for groups of people visiting the Yorkshire dales for recreational/educational purposes e.g. scouts, schools, family groups.
Objects
THE TRUST PROPERTY SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE USE OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, PREFERENCE BEING GIVEN TO CHILDREN FROM TIME TO TIME ATTENDING ANY SCHOOL AND ANY VOLUNTARY YOUTH ORGANISATIONS SITUATE WITHIN THE AREA OF THE FORMER URBAN DISTRICT OF MIRFIELD, TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF SUCH PERSONS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OF OTHER OPINIONS BY THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCUAPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (cash balance) stood at £63,513.84 at the end of 2024, which the trustees describe as strong but largely held in anticipation of forthcoming maintenance and building expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £43,802 and expenditure of £18,711.74, noting that energy costs remain a major expense but were mitigated by fixed-price contracts and volunteer labor.
What the accounts disclose
“The Lodge showed revenues of £32k” — page 6
“Also the policy has been to build up a substantial contingency fund in case of major repairs to what is an old building and exposed location.”
“Bequest from a former Trustee £0.8k” — page 6
“THE MORTGAGES ARE IN FAVOUR OF MIRFIELD EDUCATIONAL TRUST AND HAVE BEEN ADVANCED IN FOUR SEPERATE AMOUNTS SINCE 1972 . THESE ARE INTEREST FREE AND ONLY REPAYABLE ON THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY .” — page 15
“Bequest from a former Trustee £0.8k” — page 6
“THE MORTGAGES ARE IN FAVOUR OF MIRFIELD EDUCATIONAL TRUST AND HAVE BEEN ADVANCED IN FOUR SEPERATE AMOUNTS SINCE 1972 . THESE ARE INTEREST FREE AND ONLY REPAYABLE ON THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY .” — page 15
Trustees
- Dean Armitagechair
- Daniel Goodall
- Daniel James Harkin
- Deborah Cook
- Graham Burrows
- IRENE ALLATT
- KEVIN MCCONNELL
- Matthew Allatt
- Paul Burnett
- TIMOTHY NAYLOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £23k |
| 31/12/2021 | £18k | £14k |
Common questions
Is GEARSTONES LODGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves (cash balance) stood at £63,513.84 at the end of 2024, which the trustees describe as strong but largely held in anticipation of forthcoming maintenance and building expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £43,802 and expenditure of £18,711.74, noting that energy costs remain a major expense but were mitigated by fixed-price contracts and volunteer labor.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2004 | £5k | Training & Instructor Project |