DARTINGTON RECREATION ASSOCIATION
To provide or assist in the provision of land and play facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Dartington and the surrounding area, for recreation, sport, swimming, education or other leisure time occupation of groups and individuals who have need of such facilities. Provision of football field, pool and playground for young children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity expended £208,196 against income of £157,737, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The trustees note that adopting accruals accounting would have shown a break-even situation, and the charity held a closing balance of £36,647. The reserves policy targets retaining £22,000 to cover one year of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received £ 157,737 in the period 1.4.24 – 31.3.25.” — page 5
“The charity retains £22,000 as a reserve. This is sufficient to cover the running costs of the charity for a year.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/04/2017)
Trustees
- Dila Metino
- Gina Lane
- James Richard John Brittain
- Janet Elizabeth Maddick
- Michael Campbell
- Miles Davies
- Richard Mark Burton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £158k | £208k |
| 31/03/2024 | £110k | £99k |
| 31/03/2023 | £106k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £94k | £92k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £101k |
Common questions
Is DARTINGTON RECREATION ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity expended £208,196 against income of £157,737, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The trustees note that adopting accruals accounting would have shown a break-even situation, and the charity held a closing balance of £36,647. The reserves policy targets retaining £22,000 to cover one year of running costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/03/2025 | £5k | ER - Bike Track Flood Recovery |
| Sport England | 28/06/2022 | £7k | Jubilee Fund - Bike and Splash |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £10k | Meadowbrook; A Community Space |