LAWTON MEMORIAL HALL TRUST
The charity exists to provide and maintain Lawton Memorial Hall, a community facility open to all for social, educational and recreational purposes. The Trust gives particular consideration to meeting social need - e.g. for the elderly- within its area of benefit which is largely within SE Cheshire and N. Staffs. The Trust is mainly self-funding.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased from £54,363 to £106,930, driven by a substantial bequest and positive net income of £52,567. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £106,930 with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. Expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising was fully covered by incoming resources, resulting in a healthy financial position.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Church Lawton Parish Council
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £81k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2023 | £37k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £20k |
Common questions
Is LAWTON MEMORIAL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased from £54,363 to £106,930, driven by a substantial bequest and positive net income of £52,567. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £106,930 with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. Expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising was fully covered by incoming resources, resulting in a healthy financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/07/2019 | £10k | Replace our dancefloor |