LAUNTON PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
The LPFA manages the village recreation ground which includes a Childrens Play Area, an enclosed Multi Use Games Area and two Football Pitches. It also administers the running of the hall adjacent to the recreation ground.
Objects
A RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF LAUNTON
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £220,530, which the trustees consider to be a sound financial position. The charity reported a surplus of £157,801 for the year, having maintained sufficient funds to cover urgent repairs as per its policy. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The major source of income came from the net contribution of the bar.” — page 4
“The accounts shows a surplus for the year of £157,801 (2024: £13,167).” — page 5
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover any urgent or unexpected repairs being necessary.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- David Barrettchair
- Claire Louise Stanfield-Finn
- GEMMA BARRETT
- JIM HARRIS
- Ken Batsford
- Paul Andrew Lovitt
- Vicki Ponting
- Yvonne Barrett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £167k | £9k |
| 31/08/2024 | £19k | £6k |
| 31/08/2023 | £28k | £12k |
| 31/08/2022 | £40k | £25k |
| 31/08/2021 | £8k | £15k |
Common questions
Is LAUNTON PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £220,530, which the trustees consider to be a sound financial position. The charity reported a surplus of £157,801 for the year, having maintained sufficient funds to cover urgent repairs as per its policy. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed.