THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
EDUCATIONAL COURSES, ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction in reserves. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £165,151, which is below the stated minimum policy level of £170,000, though the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to meet its long-term financing commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.” — page 30
“Gross income for the year ending 31 March 2025 was £1,302,501 (2024: £1,379,476) made up of income from charitable activities of £1,264,992 (2024: 1,121,984) and donations and legacies of £37,005 (2024: £250,556).” — page 7
“As at 31st March 2025, free reserves stood at approximately £165,151. While this figure is currently below the minimum level, the Trustees are committed to increasing reserves in accordance with this policy.” — page 7
“At 31 March 2025 The Park Education Limited owed £71,384 (2024: £20,797) to The Park Community Centre Limited. The Park Education Limited was charged rent and other charges of £137,783 (2024: £113,514) during the year to 31 March 2025.” — page 41
“During the year, the Park Community Centre Limited received £1,000 (2024: £Nil) in donations from Deeley Freed, a company in which David Freed, Philip Briggs and Iain Neary are Directors.” — page 41
“At 31 March 2025 The Park Education Limited owed £71,384 (2024: £20,797) to The Park Community Centre Limited. The Park Education Limited was charged rent and other charges of £137,783 (2024: £113,514) during the year to 31 March 2025.” — page 41
“During the year, the Park Community Centre Limited received £1,000 (2024: £Nil) in donations from Deeley Freed, a company in which David Freed, Philip Briggs and Iain Neary are Directors.” — page 41
“The Trustees are aware that there is a deficit on the overall defined benefit plan. However, The Park is ahead in its contributions and is being asked to reduce its monthly contributions going forwards. The Trustees consider that there is not enough information available to seperate The Park's assets and liabilities it may be possible in the future years to include this information in the financial statements.”
“The Park Community Centre Ltd operates in conjunction with its subsidiary, The Park Education Ltd (PEL). PEL is an independent registered charity (number 1198372) focused on post-16 alternative education for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).” — page 5
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Emma Hinton — Director
- Emma Greenham — Centre Director
- Louise Hunt — Education Director
Funders the charity credits
- The Spielman Charitable Trust
- The Basil Brown Charitable Trust
- City of Bristol College
- Bernard Sunley Foundation
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- Pople Charitable Trust
- Medlock Charitable Trust
- Pople Charitable Foundation
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- DAVID MAXWELL FREEDchair
- Avril Baker
- Helen Holland
- IAIN MICHAEL NEARY
- Jane Britton
- Lucio Mesquita
- Neil Way
- Philip Neil Briggs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £6.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.0m | £792k |
Common questions
Is THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction in reserves. The trustees report that free reserves stood at £165,151, which is below the stated minimum policy level of £170,000, though the charity remains a going concern with adequate resources to meet its long-term financing commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Randall & Payne LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE NISBET TRUST, THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE POPLE CHARITABLE TRUST, BLUESPARK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2021 | £250k | |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2022 | £150k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE POPLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE POPLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| BLUESPARK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — | Games equipment for community hub in area of multiple deprivation and disadvantage |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/10/2023 | £4k | Boxercise Sessions |
| Sport England | 29/06/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2016 | £3k | ParkFest |
| Sport England | 23/09/2013 | £7k | PING at The Park - Bristol |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £7.7m |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND | 1 | £2k |
| RURAL MINISTRIES | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE PARK CENTRE (KINGSWOOD)
- PARKWILL LIMITED
- COMMUNITY MUSIC LIMITED
- PARK VIEW 4U
- PARK ROAD COMMUNITY TRUST
- PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PARK CENTRE (KINGSWOOD) | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY MUSIC LIMITED | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARK VIEW 4U | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARK ROAD COMMUNITY TRUST | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |