THE CRAVEN FAMILY TRUST

Registered charity 1171332 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To promote participation by able and non able-bodied people in sports and recreational activities, by protecting, providing and improving sports and recreational grounds and facilities, particularly at the Wagon Lane sports' site, in the District of Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Amateur Sport · Get email alerts

Latest income
£12k
Latest spending
£34k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £15,020 for the period ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £498,062. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting retained reserves of approximately £150,000 plus one year's income to maintain the multi-sport venue. Despite the financial loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: in the region of £150,000 plus a minimum one year’s income (held: £498k)
“the Trustees consider that the retained reserves required to maintain a multi-sport venue at Wagon Lane is in the region of £150,000 plus a minimum one year’s income.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£12k£34k
31/08/2024£35k£50k
31/08/2023£71k£88k
31/08/2022£52k£43k
31/08/2021£20k£23k

Common questions

Is THE CRAVEN FAMILY TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £15,020 for the period ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £498,062. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting retained reserves of approximately £150,000 plus one year's income to maintain the multi-sport venue. Despite the financial loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.