KIVETON PARK MINERS' WELFARE SCHEME
Provides former coal mining communities in and around Kiveton Park with sports, recreational and social facilities
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION OF A SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £3,266 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a surplus in the Cricket Section which offset a deficit in the main facilities. The trustees report that unrestricted funds total £78,881, which they consider adequate to cover anticipated costs for twelve months as per their reserves policy. The charity is continuing operations with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of twelve months.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Christopher Stuart Nelson
- Daniel James Stewart
- Harry White
- Ian John Cocks
- KEITH ALLAN HAYNES
- KEITH EYRE
- MR STAN ROBINSON
- NEIL ROBERTSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £40k | £36k |
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £8k | £12k |
| 31/12/2022 | £12k | £11k |
| 31/12/2021 | £21k | £16k |
Common questions
Is KIVETON PARK MINERS' WELFARE SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £3,266 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a surplus in the Cricket Section which offset a deficit in the main facilities. The trustees report that unrestricted funds total £78,881, which they consider adequate to cover anticipated costs for twelve months as per their reserves policy. The charity is continuing operations with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/01/2013 | £50k | Securing the Future |