MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS
The main object of the charity is to provide facilities for the purpose of a community centre, courts and recreation grounds for the use of the inhabitants of Milton and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £372,297, which the management committee considers satisfactory against a policy target of approximately two years' expenditure. The charity reports a net income surplus of £24,470 for the year, funded primarily by hire fees and a £48,000 contribution from the Parish Council. Trustees confirm sufficient funds exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain reserves at a level which relates to approximately two years expenditure in cash terms.” — page 3
Trustees
- Donald Trevor Wildmanchair
- Adam Hallworth
- Allison Orton
- Andy White
- Clive Milner
- Elaine Hallworth
- FRASER CONFREY
- Howard Scarborough
- James Drummond
- John Froment
- Jonathan Davies
- MR ROB FARRINGTON
- Milton Parish Council
- Paul Ellwood
- Paul Yaxley
- ROBERT PAIN
- Russell Jamieson
- Sarah Corder
- Simon John Pollard
- Thomas Hunt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £136k | £112k |
| 31/03/2024 | £169k | £152k |
| 31/03/2023 | £148k | £159k |
| 31/03/2022 | £182k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £218k | £137k |
Common questions
Is MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £372,297, which the management committee considers satisfactory against a policy target of approximately two years' expenditure. The charity reports a net income surplus of £24,470 for the year, funded primarily by hire fees and a £48,000 contribution from the Parish Council. Trustees confirm sufficient funds exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND RECREATION GROUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MILTON KEYNES DONS FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NEW MILTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.6m | £50,001 - £60,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |