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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Latest income
£147k
Latest spending
£155k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£147k£155k
31/03/2024£172k£200k
31/03/2023£162k£173k
31/03/2022£214k£182k
31/03/2021£184k£137k

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.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund04/04/2019£9kThrive
Sport England17/06/2011£8kBoxercise - boxing as a no contact sport and dodgeball
The National Lottery Community Fund19/09/2008£10kNew Activities for Young People
The National Lottery Community Fund16/02/2006£5kAdditional Equipment

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.£147k0unclearno doubt
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE FY2024£111k0unclearno doubt
YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM FY2025£834k0unclearno doubt
TOIMCHEI SHABBOS MANCHESTER FY2024£752k0unclearno doubt
FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) FY2025£536kUnder £60,0000unclearno doubt
THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION FY2023£956k0aboveno doubt

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