THE NORTH WEST POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity balanced its budget in 2024 and retained a healthy contingency reserve, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £6,657,300. Per the trustees' report, the charity successfully managed its finances despite challenges, supported by steady membership growth and investment gains. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 34
“I am pleased to report that the Fund was able to balance its budget in 2024 whilst retaining a healthy contingency reserve.” — page 4
“During the year, trading activities relating to the swimming pool, bed and breakfast and Bistro were transferred to St Michael's Lodge Leisure Ltd a company limited by guarantee. The directors include the Chief Executive of the Charity and a trustee of the charity. An agreement is in place that profits from the trading company will be donated to the charity via Gift Aid annually. At the year end there was a balance due to the charity of £7,748 relating to goods and services provided which was settled on 15 January 2025.” — page 38
“During the year, trading activities relating to the swimming pool, bed and breakfast and Bistro were transferred to St Michael's Lodge Leisure Ltd a company limited by guarantee.” — page 38
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/01/2016)
Trustees
- Sacha Hatchettchair
- David Stephen Howard
- Gemma Ann Lockett
- James McTear
- Jennifer Dagnall
- Mark John Morley
- Mark Jones
- Mark Unsworth
- Martin James Midgley
- Michael Gerard Kerrigan
- Wendy Louise Bower
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.9m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is THE NORTH WEST POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity balanced its budget in 2024 and retained a healthy contingency reserve, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £6,657,300. Per the trustees' report, the charity successfully managed its finances despite challenges, supported by steady membership growth and investment gains. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE NORTH WEST POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.