EVERGREEN PLAY ASSOCIATION
Free, safe, supervised, inclusive and open access play for children aged 5-15 provided year round.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £81,408, with unrestricted reserves rising to £54,360. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by ongoing government funding from the London Borough of Hackney.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 3 64,900 71,608 136,508 129,853” — page 8
“As part of the organisations constitution and in line with legislation, Evergreen Play Association has a reserves policy, which keeps money available in case of closure, redundancy or other financial situations.” — page 4
“Included in the pension cost above are payments to The Pension Trust totalling £1,057 (2024: £1,153) towards the past service deficit.” — page 12
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JENNIFER PARRISchair
- JEAN EDVICE LANDER
- JUNE HAMLET
- Jacqueline Hoilett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £195k | £152k |
| 31/03/2024 | £159k | £140k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £129k |
| 31/03/2022 | £107k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £146k | £101k |
Common questions
Is EVERGREEN PLAY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £81,408, with unrestricted reserves rising to £54,360. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, supported by ongoing government funding from the London Borough of Hackney. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EVERGREEN PLAY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EVERGREEN PLAY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/05/2024 | £205k | Grant to Evergreen Play Association |
| City Bridge Foundation | 25/07/2019 | £46k | Grant to Evergreen Play Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2009 | £153k | Evergreen Inclusion Project |