SALFORD LADS' AND GIRLS' CLUB
Registered charity 521315 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SALFORD LADS' CLUB
Salford Lads & Girls Club, founded in 1903, is a cherished heritage site & one of the UK's most iconic youth clubs. Our mission is to brighten young lives & make good citizens, through a wide range of activities. Rooted in over a century of community spirit, we continue to provide a safe & inclusive space where young people can explore their potential, build confidence, and create lasting memories
Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £266,177 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a significant increase in donations and charitable activity income. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £2,087,127, which is substantially above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £150,000. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of expenditure (approximately £150,000) (held: £2.1m)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider this to be represented as an amount of approximately £150,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Salford Lads and Girls Club (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£72k
Reported reserves equal ~12.5 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Salford City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SALFORD LADS' AND GIRLS' CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £266,177 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a significant increase in donations and charitable activity income. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £2,087,127, which is substantially above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £150,000. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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