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The Birstall Community Trust

To acquire and run Birstall Community Centre in an effort to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, ensuring that the building is maintained on behalf of the residents of Birstall and to use any surpluses for the benefit of the Birstall community.

Activities & Mission

To acquire and run Birstall Community Centre in an effort to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, ensuring that the building is maintained on behalf of the residents of Birstall and to use any surpluses for the benefit of the Birstall community.

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
£53,707
Latest Expenditure
£66,010

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 122.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 122.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£53,707
£66,0100 / 0
2023
£48,517
£49,5870 / 1
2022
£45,617
£35,7340 / 1
2021
£41,528
£34,9910 / 0
2020
£36,230
£39,0270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Birstall Community Trust

What does The Birstall Community Trust do?

To acquire and run Birstall Community Centre in an effort to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, ensuring that the building is maintained on behalf of the residents of Birstall and to use any surpluses for the benefit of the Birstall community.

How much income did The Birstall Community Trust report in 2024?

The Birstall Community Trust reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £66k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Birstall Community Trust registered as a charity?

The Birstall Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2017 as charity number 1176310. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Birstall Community Trust?

The Birstall Community Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Birstall Community Trust operate?

The Birstall Community Trust operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Birstall Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Birstall Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176310.

Details

Address
19 Bond Street
Birstall
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 9EX
Registration Date
15 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5108829
Charity Number
1176310

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Trustees

COUNCILLOR ELIZABETH ELLEN SMAJE
Donna Towell
Joanna Cooney
John McLoughlin
Keith Evans
Lesley Reilly
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Martin John Hill
Paul David Glover

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