LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.
Registered charity 521362 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LACYP, LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BOYS CLUBS, LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
We aim to maintain Lancashire Boys and Girls Clubs as a direct delivery organisation through the continuance of a comprehensive programme of activities and projects for young people and provide practical support and advice to club staff, members and management committee trustees.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased from £443,449 to £437,060, resulting in a net expenditure of £6,389 for the year. The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves of £437,060, which they consider prudent given the continuing economic downturn, although they note that approximately 47% of total assets are tied up in tangible fixed assets and investments. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: maintain unrestricted reserves of £131,343 (held: £437k)
“The trustees are of the opinion that to maintain unrestricted reserves of £131,343 at this level (net current assets less proposed liabilities of £50k and £50k Ormside loan), appears to be a prudent course of action”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from Hammarbank Trust
“The Charity has a longstanding loan of £50,000 from Hammarbank Trust for the purchase of a property in its joint venture, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited. Hammarbank Trust holds a charge over the property within Ormside Mill Residential Centre as security on this loan within LABGC.”
“During the year the Charity received £54,400 (2024: £54,000) from Hammarbank Trust.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from Hammarbank Trust
“The Charity has a longstanding loan of £50,000 from Hammarbank Trust for the purchase of a property in its joint venture, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited. Hammarbank Trust holds a charge over the property within Ormside Mill Residential Centre as security on this loan within LABGC.”
“During the year the Charity received £54,400 (2024: £54,000) from Hammarbank Trust.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management charges to Ormside Mill
“The Charity has a longstanding loan of £50,000 from Hammarbank Trust for the purchase of a property in its joint venture, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited. Hammarbank Trust holds a charge over the property within Ormside Mill Residential Centre as security on this loan within LABGC.”
“During the year the Charity received £54,400 (2024: £54,000) from Hammarbank Trust.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan to Ormside Mill
“The Charity has a longstanding loan of £50,000 from Hammarbank Trust for the purchase of a property in its joint venture, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited. Hammarbank Trust holds a charge over the property within Ormside Mill Residential Centre as security on this loan within LABGC.”
“During the year the Charity received £54,400 (2024: £54,000) from Hammarbank Trust.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Professional services from CW&R Limited
“The Charity has a longstanding loan of £50,000 from Hammarbank Trust for the purchase of a property in its joint venture, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited. Hammarbank Trust holds a charge over the property within Ormside Mill Residential Centre as security on this loan within LABGC.”
“During the year the Charity received £54,400 (2024: £54,000) from Hammarbank Trust.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Ormside Mill Residential Centre Limited
“The trustees have, in association with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester (BGCGM) and in furtherance to their objectives, formed a charitable company in 1999, Ormside Mill Residential Centre Ltd.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Blackburn With Darwen · Blackpool · Bolton · Bury · Lancashire · St Helens · Wigan
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets decreased from £443,449 to £437,060, resulting in a net expenditure of £6,389 for the year. The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves of £437,060, which they consider prudent given the continuing economic downturn, although they note that approximately 47% of total assets are tied up in tangible fixed assets and investments. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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