CUERDEN VALLEY PARK TRUST
Education and Recreation for the public, Conservation and maintenance of the Park land
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure (deficit) of £141,174 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £234,583 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, this reduction in deficit was driven by higher income from grants and subsidiary donations, alongside reductions in other cost areas, although the Trust notes that a trend of higher expenditure is likely to continue due to maintenance projects.
What the accounts disclose
“Ensure that Cuerden Valley Café Ltd remains commercially viable” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alison Bennett
- Amy Marie Griffiths
- DAVID BEATTIE
- Donald Gardner
- Jennifer Jean McDonough Mrs
- Kerry Lyn Dewhirst
- Mark Edward Clifford
- Nicola Barnfather
- Rachael Jane Henderson
- Rebecca Louise Bridges
- SUSAN ANN MARSDEN
- Stephen Keith Gillies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £483k | £629k |
| 31/03/2024 | £317k | £540k |
| 31/03/2023 | £297k | £433k |
| 31/03/2022 | £254k | £306k |
| 31/03/2021 | £343k | £160k |
Common questions
Is CUERDEN VALLEY PARK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure (deficit) of £141,174 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £234,583 in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, this reduction in deficit was driven by higher income from grants and subsidiary donations, alongside reductions in other cost areas, although the Trust notes that a trend of higher expenditure is likely to continue due to maintenance projects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CUERDEN VALLEY PARK TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CUERDEN VALLEY PARK TRUST as a grant recipient include LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | FY2021 | £1k | Outdoor Classroom |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2023 | £10k | Cuerden Valley Rangers Hub |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/08/2020 | £28k | "COVID19: Cuerden Valley Park Trust" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2012 | £9k | Hands on Cuerden Valley Park |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/12/2007 | £10k | "Cuerden Valley Park Trust Maintain And Promote This Country Park For The Use Of The General Public. The Project Will Provide Maintenance Equ" |