CATFORTH MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; CHILDRENS PARTIES, FESTIVALS & FUN DAYS, DOG TRAINING, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS, CUBS & SCOUTS, TODDLERS GROUP, KARATE, ANNUAL & PUBLIC COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Objects
(A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF CATFORTH, LANCASHIRE AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, OR OF 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.(B) TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH A LOCAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A VILLAGE HALL FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY AND ITS CONSTITUENT BODIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £35,882 and incurred total expenditure of £42,743, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The trustees' report indicates that surplus funds are kept to a minimum and used for the improvement and upkeep of the premises, with unrestricted cash reserves standing at £11,546 at the end of the year.
What the accounts disclose
“surplus funds are kept to a minimum & used for the improvement, running & upkeep of the premises. Due to the age of the building such costs can be significant & therefore appropriate funds are required to be held in reserve.”
Policies the charity declares
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Paul Darrel Entwistlechair
- Esther Hall
- Hayley Mahon
- Jayne McElhone
- Maureen Dorothy Entwistle
- VERONICA HADDOCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £26k | £45k |
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £21k | £21k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £18k | £9k |
Common questions
Is CATFORTH MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £35,882 and incurred total expenditure of £42,743, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The trustees' report indicates that surplus funds are kept to a minimum and used for the improvement and upkeep of the premises, with unrestricted cash reserves standing at £11,546 at the end of the year.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2024 | £19k | Repairs to roof & car park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2023 | £5k | Electrical Energy Saving |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2022 | £10k | Replacement Central Heating |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2016 | £10k | Phase 3 of Refurbishment of Catforth Memorial Village Hall |