ASHFIELD PLAY FORUM
Registered charity 1037959 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Ashfield Play Forum aims to promote public appreciation of the value of play in improving the quality of life for children and young people in the district of Ashfield. To meet our aims we support and promote the provision of positive and creative play opportunities for children and young people within this area. We provide materials and play items to our members in line with funding criteria.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £81,874, which the trustees report is in line with their expectations. The charity faces financial risks including the potential loss of unrestricted income from room hire and a reduction in available grants. Despite these sector challenges, the trustees confirm that all restricted funded projects remained in line with budgets.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: Reserves are held in line with our constitution and can be used for the dissolution of the Play Forum or building repair emergencies. (held: £82k)
“Reserves are held in line with our constitution and can be used for the dissolution of the Play Forum or building repair emergencies.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/08/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- George Powellchair
- DOREEN FOWLER
- JOANNE PARR · trustee of 1 other charity
- Michelle squires
- Vicki Knight
- michelle chadwick · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Nottinghamshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ASHFIELD PLAY FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £81,874, which the trustees report is in line with their expectations. The charity faces financial risks including the potential loss of unrestricted income from room hire and a reduction in available grants. Despite these sector challenges, the trustees confirm that all restricted funded projects remained in line with budgets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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