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Burnley Play Association

Provision of recreational play and learning activities and other leisure facilities for children and young people including those with special and additional needs, both cognitive and physical, especially from the deprived areas of Burnley and district.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of recreational play and learning activities and other leisure facilities for children and young people including those with special and additional needs, both cognitive and physical, especially from the deprived areas of Burnley and district.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,807
Latest Expenditure
£25,182

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,807
£25,1820 / 6
2024
£53,227
£44,1260 / 5
2023
£14,739
£40,4240 / 6
2022
£68,651
£49,8130 / 5
2021
£24,968
£16,9100 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Burnley Play Association

What does Burnley Play Association do?

Provision of recreational play and learning activities and other leisure facilities for children and young people including those with special and additional needs, both cognitive and physical, especially from the deprived areas of Burnley and district.

How much income did Burnley Play Association report in 2025?

Burnley Play Association reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Burnley Play Association registered as a charity?

Burnley Play Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2006 as charity number 1112783. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Burnley Play Association?

Burnley Play Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Burnley Play Association operate?

Burnley Play Association operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Burnley Play Association a registered charity?

Yes — Burnley Play Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112783.

Details

Address
Vanguard Community Centre
65 Bevington Close
Burnley
BB11 4SD
Registration Date
20 January 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020983
Charity Number
1112783

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Trustees

AUDREY PATE
Also governs 1 other charity
BEA FOSTER
Also governs 1 other charity
CHRISTOPHER PATE
REBECCA DAVIDSON

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