BEDFONT LAKES TRUST FUND
Manage the trust fund on behalf of Hounslow Council for the benefit of Bedfont Lakes Country Park
Objects
PROMOTING PUBLIC RECREATION AND EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES FOR THE MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF THE LAND AS OPEN SPACE LAND FOR RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME USE BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND FOR THEIR EDUCATION ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust Fund holds total net assets of £6,012,575, comprising £4,181,874 in unrestricted funds and £1,830,701 in restricted funds. The trustees consider the assets adequate to generate sufficient investment income to cover the annual maintenance costs of the country park, noting that the fund generated a net loss of £22,092 from operations before investment movements. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from: investment Income 165,757 72,182 237,939”
“The Trustees aim to manage the Trust Fund so that it generates sufficient income to fund the annual maintenance of the park. For the immediate future, the assets of the Trust Fund are considered adequate for this purpose.” — page 4
“The management and maintenance of the Park was carried out by Lampton Greenspace 360 Limited and costs were recharged to the Charity.” — page 14
“The management and maintenance of the Park was carried out by Lampton Greenspace 360 Limited and costs were recharged to the Charity.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Councillor Adesh Farmahan
- Councillor Gerry Lieberman
- Councillor Madeeha Asim
- Councillor Russell Haynes
- Councillor Salman Shaheen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £238k | £260k |
| 31/03/2024 | £238k | £244k |
| 31/03/2023 | £283k | £226k |
| 31/03/2022 | £194k | £238k |
| 31/03/2021 | £178k | £242k |
Common questions
Is BEDFONT LAKES TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust Fund holds total net assets of £6,012,575, comprising £4,181,874 in unrestricted funds and £1,830,701 in restricted funds. The trustees consider the assets adequate to generate sufficient investment income to cover the annual maintenance costs of the country park, noting that the fund generated a net loss of £22,092 from operations before investment movements. The independent auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Clemence Hoar Cummings.