FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK
To offer facilities to play sport and recreational activities for families. children and young people to help improve their general health and wellbeing. The Charity also aims to improve community participation through out community projects, making sure that people of all ages have the support they need within the community and can come together in a safe environment at Pelican Park.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £57,278 for the year, reducing total funds to £151,518. The trustees consider this level of funds appropriate to pursue objectives, noting that unrestricted reserves of £2,662 are held alongside restricted funds. The charity relies heavily on grant funding and has identified a need for further fundraising to cover rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees’ view that it is prudent to maintain the forecasted level of reserves to allow for financial flexibility and stability in light of the Charity’s dependence on grant funding.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Gemma Louise Hornby
- JAN HORNBY
- Karl Turner
- Stephen Calvert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £153k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £215k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £226k | £117k |
| 31/03/2021 | £198k | £138k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £57,278 for the year, reducing total funds to £151,518. The trustees consider this level of funds appropriate to pursue objectives, noting that unrestricted reserves of £2,662 are held alongside restricted funds. The charity relies heavily on grant funding and has identified a need for further fundraising to cover rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | Sustainable Cities and Communities |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | Programme: Coronavirus Community Fund |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Zero Hunger |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £18k | Stronger For Longer at Pelican Park |
| Sport England | 10/07/2024 | £12k | Active Ageing HULL |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £85k | Stay Onside |
| UK government | 21/03/2022 | £11k | ALB-Sport England-Storm 22 Pelican Park Storm Damage - Facilities |
| Sport England | 21/03/2022 | £11k | Storm 22 Pelican Park Storm Damage - Facilities |
| Sport England | 18/01/2022 | £4k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Meal Makers HULL |
| Sport England | 12/04/2021 | £10k | Flood Relief 2021 |
| Sport England | 10/12/2020 | £6k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £9k | Pelican Park Friends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/10/2018 | £10k | Youth Zone at Pelican Park |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2015 | £9k | Pelican park Over 55's Activity Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2014 | £10k | Pelican Park Volunteering Programme |