ASTLEY AND TYLDESLEY WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND
The objectives of the scheme are the provision of facilities for such forms of recreation and other leisure time occupations as are conducive to the improvements of the conditions of living of the inhabitants of Tyldesley and the neighbourhood threeof and in particular (but not exclusively) such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community.
Objects
INSTITUE AND RECREATION GROUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £116,221 to £114,702 due to a net expenditure of £1,519. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's reserves policy is to maintain free reserves to ensure day-to-day running, and the current balance of £116,221 (as of the balance sheet date) is retained for this purpose.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the scheme, retained in order to ensure the day to day running of the charity.” — page 4
“The charity's property is used by associated company, Astley and Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Grounds Limited. The company carries out its day to day operations from the premises free of charge. At the balance sheet date the company owed the charity £59,862 (2024 - £87,557) which is included within debtors due within one year.” — page 12
“The limited company, which comprises of a bar and gaming machines, covenants all its profits to the scheme.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- John Foy
- Martin Hugh Thomas
- Paul Finch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £32k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £13k | £33k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £90k | £43k |
| 31/12/2021 | £56k | £47k |
Common questions
Is ASTLEY AND TYLDESLEY WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £116,221 to £114,702 due to a net expenditure of £1,519. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's reserves policy is to maintain free reserves to ensure day-to-day running, and the current balance of £116,221 (as of the balance sheet date) is retained for this purpose. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 19/08/2020 | £21k | Community Building |