PONTEFRACT CIVIC SOCIETY
A non-political independent organisation monitoring planning, land use, regeneration, tourism, civic pride, heritage, and business, raising awareness to the people of Pontefract and district. Raising the profile of Pontefract as a place to live, work, do business and visit, by protecting and enhancing the environment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state a net surplus of £8,371 for the year, with total income of £31,455 against total expenditure of £23,084. Cash reserves stood at £28,758 at year-end, with the Treasurer noting that 89% of this amount has been ring-fenced for future projects. The charity describes itself as viable through self-generated income and grants, with no stated material uncertainties regarding its continuation.
What the accounts disclose
“the charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves at levels of approximately 12 months of budgeted unrestricted expenditure”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/10/2016)
Trustees
- Kelvin John Wilkinschair
- Dr COLIN WHITE
- Evelyn Westwood
- Ian Frederick Wood
- Melanie Jones
- Michael James Farrell
- Philip Cook
- Rev Ian Bullock BA Hons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £23k |
| 31/12/2023 | £25k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £36k |
| 31/12/2021 | £12k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £19k | £17k |
Common questions
Is PONTEFRACT CIVIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state a net surplus of £8,371 for the year, with total income of £31,455 against total expenditure of £23,084. Cash reserves stood at £28,758 at year-end, with the Treasurer noting that 89% of this amount has been ring-fenced for future projects. The charity describes itself as viable through self-generated income and grants, with no stated material uncertainties regarding its continuation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.