HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE
Provide sporting activites such as football, senior and junior, cricket, senior and junior, bowls, fishing, golf, dominoes, darts and air rifle shooting for members and the community of Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley with users from all over the staffordshire area. We also provide a social service for the general community with meetings being held for many clubs in the area including the scouts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of resources of £5,397 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £129,246. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that reserves are adequate for foreseeable operational existence. A significant portion of the charity's income is derived from a connected trading company, Hawkins Social Club Limited, via occupational licence fees and Gift Aid donations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of twelve months.” — page 15
“connected trading company, Hawkins Social Club Limited” — page 14
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER BURTON
- STEPHEN WILLIAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £99k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £58k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £44k |
| 31/12/2020 | £41k | £37k |
Common questions
Is HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement of resources of £5,397 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total net assets of £129,246. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and that reserves are adequate for foreseeable operational existence. A significant portion of the charity's income is derived from a connected trading company, Hawkins Social Club Limited, via occupational licence fees and Gift Aid donations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- NORTON SPORTS CHARITY
- GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST
- STAKEFORD AND BOMARSUND MINER'S WELFARE SCHEME
- WEST WARWICKSHIRE SPORTS COMPLEX LTD
- STAFFORDSHIRE CRICKET LIMITED
- KESWICK COMMUNITY RUGBY TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTON SPORTS CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STAKEFORD AND BOMARSUND MINER'S WELFARE SCHEME | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST WARWICKSHIRE SPORTS COMPLEX LTD | £383k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORDSHIRE CRICKET LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |