CORTONWOOD MINERS' WELFARE SCHEME
Sporting activities include, Bowling in partnership with Cortonwood Crown Green Bowling Club, Junior & Youth Football in partnership with Brampton United JFC.Community boxing & fitness for juniors & adults in partnership with Micky's Athletic Boxing Club. Establishment in 2020/21 of Brampton Netball Club. Dance classes & personal training via local businesses who lease building space.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a healthy reserve position with unrestricted funds of £131,638 against a policy target of 12 months of anticipated costs. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that cash flow remained in a healthier position year on year despite a net expenditure for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are free of reserves of the charity at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of 12 months.” — page 7
Trustees
- Josh Lewis Wale
- Mark Hanson
- Maureen Oliver
- Richard Oliver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £40k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £223k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £25k |
| 31/03/2021 | £56k | £67k |
Common questions
Is CORTONWOOD MINERS' WELFARE SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a healthy reserve position with unrestricted funds of £131,638 against a policy target of 12 months of anticipated costs. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that cash flow remained in a healthier position year on year despite a net expenditure for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/03/2022 | £150k | Creation of Sporting Hub for the Local Community |
| Sport England | 07/10/2020 | £7k | Creation of Sporting Hub for the Local Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2006 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |