FRIENDS OF THE PORTER VALLEY
FOPV is the charitable community group which looks after the parks in Sheffield lying along the Porter Brook. We aim to conserve and restore the beautiful features and industrial heritage of this 4 km long linear valley which links the Peak District countryside to the urban areas of S.W. Sheffield.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £50,764, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £5,000. The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £15,920 for the year, with total receipts of £57,094 against payments of £41,174, indicating stable finances with no salary or premises costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees find £5,000 more than sufficient to meet foreseeable and essential costs.”
Trustees
- ANN ELIZABETH LE SAGE-CRIDLANDchair
- DAVID RALEIGH YOUNG
- Dr Glynis Eleanor May Jones
- Dr Robert James Peck
- Lyndon Dennis Porter
- MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER HALLIWELL
- Michael Glyndwr Mansell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £57k | £41k |
| 31/08/2024 | £87k | £89k |
| 31/08/2023 | £47k | £15k |
| 31/08/2022 | £63k | £55k |
| 31/08/2021 | £146k | £271k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF THE PORTER VALLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £50,764, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £5,000. The charity reported a net increase in cash funds of £15,920 for the year, with total receipts of £57,094 against payments of £41,174, indicating stable finances with no salary or premises costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/09/2005 | £7k | "Oral History and Geology/Industries Project 2005-2006" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/08/2000 | £5k | "PORTER VALLEY HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY" |