MASTER PARK PAVILION CHARITY
The building of a new pavilion to replace an outdated one, for the benefit of the local cricket and football clubs and and the wider community.
Objects
6.1 THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") WHICH ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR SPORT AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OXTED AND SURROUNDING AREAS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE BY:6.1.1 PROMOTING PARTICIPATION AND COACHING IN AMATEUR SPORTS (THE ADVANCEMENT OF WHICH PROMOTES HEALTH BY INVOLVING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL SKILL OR EXERTION) WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON CRICKET AND FOOTBALL 6.1.2 PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION AT FACILITIES OWNED OR RENTED BY THE CHARITY OR BY THE TRUSTEES OF MASTER PARK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in net assets, rising from £751,715 to £2,867,097, driven primarily by the addition of tangible fixed assets valued at £2,211,850. Per the trustees' report, the principal activity was the development of a new pavilion, resulting in a large operating surplus of £2,114,532 for the year. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Government income: £1,985,637 — grants £1,985,637 (3); 93% of the £2,135,173 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £529,267 — grants £529,267 (2); 81% of the £654,847 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £5,358 — grants £5,358 (1); 18% of the £30,617 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 25/03/2024, 54 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- PHILIP TRAYNERchair
- Pamela McNaughton
- Roger Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £655k | £3k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £51k |
| 31/03/2022 | £95k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £3k | £7k |
Common questions
Is MASTER PARK PAVILION CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in net assets, rising from £751,715 to £2,867,097, driven primarily by the addition of tangible fixed assets valued at £2,211,850. Per the trustees' report, the principal activity was the development of a new pavilion, resulting in a large operating surplus of £2,114,532 for the year. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by G J Lowe Ltd.
Who funds MASTER PARK PAVILION CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MASTER PARK PAVILION CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | Part funding of audio & visual eupiment at the Pavilion. |
Charities like this
- MASTER PARK
- FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK
- STORTH PLAYING FIELD
- PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL
- CLARENDON PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH)
- KING GEORGE'S FIELD, RAYDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER PARK PAVILION CHARITY | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASTER PARK | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STORTH PLAYING FIELD | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL | £36k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLARENDON PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNEXION THEREWITH) | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |