GLEN HOWE PARK
Glen Howe is a valuable local community park which is used for informal and leisure activities. The mature heritage woodland is part of a management project with Sheffield City Council and Stocksbridge Steel Valley Project.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £61,463 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £175,382. However, the accounts state that these funds are all tied up in fixed assets, leaving no free reserves. The charity is entirely dependent on Sheffield City Council for its day-to-day management and funding, with the Council bearing any variance between annual revenue expenditure and income.
What the accounts disclose
“As the charity is managed and funded by the Council no specific charity reserves are deemed to be necessary.” — page 5
“The amount of funding provided by Sheffield City Council during the year is £85,168 (23/24: £18,648). At the year end £1,125 was owed by Sheffield City Council (23/24: £873).” — page 19
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £24k |
| 31/03/2024 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £24k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £43k | £24k |
Common questions
Is GLEN HOWE PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £61,463 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £175,382. However, the accounts state that these funds are all tied up in fixed assets, leaving no free reserves. The charity is entirely dependent on Sheffield City Council for its day-to-day management and funding, with the Council bearing any variance between annual revenue expenditure and income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.