THE FRIENDS OF GLEDHOW VALLEY WOODS
The Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods aim to protect, enhance and conserve Gledhow Valley Woods. We want to make the woods the best they can be for wildlife with good access for all the users of the woods. We hold monthly action mornings to carry out tasks such as building and maintaining footpaths, wild flower meadow management, bulb planting and litter picking.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased slightly to £12,160 due to a small deficit, while the charity maintains a minimum operating reserve policy target of £1,000. The charity reports no uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Total receipts for the year were £78,854 against total payments of £59,017, resulting in a net surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“The target Minimum Operating reserve has been set at £1000, being equal to one years insurance premium and likely legal fees to deal with any transfer of the land asset on winding up.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David John Lumb
- David Owen Miles
- Hazel Gregory
- Simon Martin Conyers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £59k |
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £53k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £42k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £10k |
| 31/12/2021 | £6k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF GLEDHOW VALLEY WOODS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased slightly to £12,160 due to a small deficit, while the charity maintains a minimum operating reserve policy target of £1,000. The charity reports no uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Total receipts for the year were £78,854 against total payments of £59,017, resulting in a net surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF GLEDHOW VALLEY WOODS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF GLEDHOW VALLEY WOODS as a grant recipient include CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS, TOGETHER FOR PEACE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2023 | £7k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2022 | £7k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2025 | £5k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2024 | £5k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| TOGETHER FOR PEACE | FY2023 | £5k | Climate Action Leeds community grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £10k | Creating a network of ponds and wetland areas along Gledhow Valley Woods |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/01/2019 | £50k | "Heritage on your doorstep, transforming Gledhow lake for wildlife and people" |