LEAFY LANE PLAYING FIELDS LTD
Provision of playing fields, astro turf, changing facilities and social area
Objects
TO PROVIDE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF CORSHAM AND SURROUNDING AREA IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFEE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £64,374 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous loss. Per the trustees' report, income has grown steadily due to strong hire fees and kitchen sales, while overall finances remain healthy to support future development.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves Policy: sufficient funds are maintained in reserves to ensure the continued running of the facilities and the ensure that future upkeep costs can be fulfilled.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03268724 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- HANCOCK, Steven Glenn on trustee list
- SIMPSON, Andrew Mark on trustee list
- NEUMAN, Peter William on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Andrew Mark Simpson
- PETER NEUMAN
- Steven Glenn Hancock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £136k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £150k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £36k |
| 31/03/2021 | £154k | £60k |
Common questions
Is LEAFY LANE PLAYING FIELDS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £64,374 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a previous loss. Per the trustees' report, income has grown steadily due to strong hire fees and kitchen sales, while overall finances remain healthy to support future development. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/06/2020 | £4k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 20/12/2019 | £2k | Replace the tiles on a recreation grounds changing rooms |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE HUDSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- HINGHAM PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
- GOSFORTH FIELDS SPORTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS SPORTS CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- THE EAST LEAKE PLAYING FIELD CHARITY
- YATE OUTDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX LTD
- FILWOOD PLAYING FIELD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAFY LANE PLAYING FIELDS LTD | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HINGHAM PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSFORTH FIELDS SPORTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £475k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS SPORTS CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EAST LEAKE PLAYING FIELD CHARITY | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YATE OUTDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX LTD | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |