STANSTED PARK FOUNDATION
Latest income
£2.3m
Latest spending
£2.0m
Registered
2003
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves held at the balance sheet date were £695,058, which is significantly above the stated policy minimum of £300,000. The charity reports a manageable financial position with total net assets of £49,663,148, supported by substantial endowment funds and investment properties.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £300,000 (held: £695k)
“It is also a policy of the Trustees that the minimum unrestricted reserves held (excluding fixed assets and investments) is at least £300,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent and recharges to trustee Aleramo Lanza
“During the year, the Foundation charged Aleramo Lanza, a trustee, rent of £16,598 (2023 - £16,098), electric recharges of £1,672 (2023 - £1,554) and service recharges of £684 (2023 - £1,556). Included in Trade debtors is £897 (2023 - £1,227) owed by A Lanza.” — page 28
“During the year, the Foundation charged Mrs Caroline Daniel, a trustee, rent of £22,940 (2023 - £20,065), service recharges of £155 (2023 - £140) and water recharges of £160 (2023 - £160).” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent and recharges to trustee Mrs Caroline Daniel
“During the year, the Foundation charged Aleramo Lanza, a trustee, rent of £16,598 (2023 - £16,098), electric recharges of £1,672 (2023 - £1,554) and service recharges of £684 (2023 - £1,556). Included in Trade debtors is £897 (2023 - £1,227) owed by A Lanza.” — page 28
“During the year, the Foundation charged Mrs Caroline Daniel, a trustee, rent of £22,940 (2023 - £20,065), service recharges of £155 (2023 - £140) and water recharges of £160 (2023 - £160).” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Timber sales to trustee Yanni Petsopoulos
“During the year, the Foundation charged Aleramo Lanza, a trustee, rent of £16,598 (2023 - £16,098), electric recharges of £1,672 (2023 - £1,554) and service recharges of £684 (2023 - £1,556). Included in Trade debtors is £897 (2023 - £1,227) owed by A Lanza.” — page 28
“During the year, the Foundation charged Mrs Caroline Daniel, a trustee, rent of £22,940 (2023 - £20,065), service recharges of £155 (2023 - £140) and water recharges of £160 (2023 - £160).” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent and recharges to Sam and Fred's Fine Food Company Ltd (trustee-connected)
“During the year, the Foundation charged Aleramo Lanza, a trustee, rent of £16,598 (2023 - £16,098), electric recharges of £1,672 (2023 - £1,554) and service recharges of £684 (2023 - £1,556). Included in Trade debtors is £897 (2023 - £1,227) owed by A Lanza.” — page 28
“During the year, the Foundation charged Mrs Caroline Daniel, a trustee, rent of £22,940 (2023 - £20,065), service recharges of £155 (2023 - £140) and water recharges of £160 (2023 - £160).” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent to Broadreed Limited (trustee-connected)
“During the year, the Foundation charged Aleramo Lanza, a trustee, rent of £16,598 (2023 - £16,098), electric recharges of £1,672 (2023 - £1,554) and service recharges of £684 (2023 - £1,556). Included in Trade debtors is £897 (2023 - £1,227) owed by A Lanza.” — page 28
“During the year, the Foundation charged Mrs Caroline Daniel, a trustee, rent of £22,940 (2023 - £20,065), service recharges of £155 (2023 - £140) and water recharges of £160 (2023 - £160).” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Stansted Park Events Limited
“The Charity owns two subsidiary companies: Stansted Park Events Limited is a trading company and Stansted Park Limited is dormant.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£2.3m
Total spending
£2.0m
Cost of raising funds
£660k
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
16
Trustees
- Aleramo Lanza
- Caroline Frances Daniel
- Christina Webster
- Frederick Arthur William Viscount Duncannon
- Jonathan Robert Bailie
- MAX DAVIES
- RICHARD JAMES ALEXANDER WATES
- YANNI PETSOPOULOS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.3m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.0m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is STANSTED PARK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves held at the balance sheet date were £695,058, which is significantly above the stated policy minimum of £300,000. The charity reports a manageable financial position with total net assets of £49,663,148, supported by substantial endowment funds and investment properties. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sumer Audit.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/03/2014 | £241k | "Restoration of the Chapel of St Paul" |