CATTON PARK TRUST LTD
The charity's objects and principal activities are:To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Catton Park.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Catton Park.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,285.18 at the year-end, reflecting a surplus for the period. However, the trustees have agreed to dissolve the charity, with the sole trustee (Old Catton Parish Council) assuming responsibility for all financial matters and staff from July 2024. Consequently, the charity is ceasing its independent operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The recorded Overall Receipts of £33,710.69 in the 2024/25 year of account consisted of donations from Old Catton Parish Council regarding Employment Costs (£5,337.09), Grants and Donations (£4,380.34), Natural England (£2,292.89), Re-cycling Income (£3,559.19), Hire Receipts (£9,407), Park Hire (£2,760), Refreshment Income – Carey’s Coffee (£5,050), Garage Sale (£219) and Miscellaneous/Other Income (£705.18).” — page 2
“The Treasurer confirmed to the Independent Examiner that she was not aware of any issues (potential legal liabilities, financial or administrative issues) which the Charity faces which could impact upon the future short-term finances or income streams of the current organisation of the Charity (bearing in mind that the Council has resolved to dissolve the Charity and will assume responsibility for all financial matters).” — page 4
Trustees
- Old Catton Parish Council
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £24k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £67k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £71k | £75k |
| 31/03/2021 | £34k | £111k |
Common questions
Is CATTON PARK TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,285.18 at the year-end, reflecting a surplus for the period. However, the trustees have agreed to dissolve the charity, with the sole trustee (Old Catton Parish Council) assuming responsibility for all financial matters and staff from July 2024. Consequently, the charity is ceasing its independent operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/07/2013 | £100k | "Catton Park Trust: Development for sustainability" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/09/2004 | £781k | "Catton Park" |