COPPERDALE TRUST
Copperdale provides a home for homeless young people aged between 15 - 24, providing 24 hour a day support and aims to empower marginalised young people to gain better life chances. An additional project, The United Estates of Wythenshawe, provides an alternative community centre which is open to all ages including young people who are at risk of becoming involved in gangs and poor life choices.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £145.36 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £95,095.91 and total expenditure of £94,950.55. Cash funds increased from £46,203.34 to £46,348.70, and the trustees confirmed that no audit was required under the Charities Act 2011, opting for an independent examination instead.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- SHARON DARBYSHIREchair
- AMY DAVIS
- Antony Coulton
- Cathy Forden
- EDDIE WIERCUREK
- JANET PIERSON
- LENNY ROBINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £95k | £130k |
| 31/03/2024 | £200k | £153k |
| 31/03/2023 | £166k | £163k |
| 31/03/2022 | £143k | £190k |
| 31/03/2021 | £212k | £202k |
Common questions
Is COPPERDALE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £145.36 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £95,095.91 and total expenditure of £94,950.55. Cash funds increased from £46,203.34 to £46,348.70, and the trustees confirmed that no audit was required under the Charities Act 2011, opting for an independent examination instead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2018 | £10k | United Estates of Wythenshawe ? Peoples Project |
| Sport England | 20/12/2017 | £10k | The United Estates of Wythenshawe - Gym |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2012 | £10k | One Pot Wonders |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/01/2010 | £4k | Surfing@Copperdale |
| UK government | — | £10k | ALB-The United Estates of Wythenshawe - Gym |