BILLINGTON AND LANGHO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PROVIDING HALL/ROOM FACILITIES FOR HIRE.
Objects
(1) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BILLINGTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (2) TO ESTABLISH OR TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a significant grant boost of £37,230 from the Lancashire Environment Fund to complete facility improvements. However, the trustees report that the organization is low on volunteers and has an ageing committee, noting that the current workload is not sustainable without a paid hall manager. The charity remains mindful of the need to keep the hall affordable for the local community despite these operational pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“We do not have the turnover to pay a hall manager on the our current fees, but this would be beneficial as the workload is falling more and more on myself and Maurita which is not sustainable.”
“Stuart Tydesley is a Billington resident who did the work via his company Spot Solutions, and we are grateful for his help in keeping costs down for us as much as practical. The Electrical Report was certified by Red Rose Electrical Services Ltd of Burnley finally on 12/5/25. The Fire Safety expert advised us to wait until the Conservatory was built before doing the new FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT, which we accepted as sensible. (now done however) We need user groups involvement here please. Our new Bookings Clerk is Tracey Hargreaves and she took over during the summer months of 2024! She is a a valuable asset to the Hall and Maurita was only to pleased to show her the system!! Thank you to anyone who helped out during the year however small, it is appreciated. Carolyn Topham Chairman BALCA On behalf of Trustees. 26/9/2025” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Carolyn Mary TOPHAMchair
- Arthur John Pentz
- MARLENE BICKERDIKE
- PAULINE MAURITA HARLING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £41k | £32k |
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £56k |
| 31/12/2023 | £26k | £21k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £23k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £18k |
Common questions
Is BILLINGTON AND LANGHO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a significant grant boost of £37,230 from the Lancashire Environment Fund to complete facility improvements. However, the trustees report that the organization is low on volunteers and has an ageing committee, noting that the current workload is not sustainable without a paid hall manager. The charity remains mindful of the need to keep the hall affordable for the local community despite these operational pressures.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2018 | £10k | Community Action Renovation Project (CARP) |