PORLOCK RECREATION GROUND

Registered charity 1176921 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Management and promotion of recreation facilities

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£33k

Latest spending

£39k

Registered

2018

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £816,200 from £797,196 in the prior year, primarily due to £65,256 in capital expenditure for pavilion refurbishment. Operational income was lower than budgeted due to reduced pavilion hiring and event income, while operational expenditure was also lower than anticipated. The trustees confirm that reserves are adequate to meet commitments and comply with the charity's stated policy.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: adequate reserves to meet its commitments (held: £816k)

“Trustees will review the Treasurer’s report to ensure that the Charity has adequate reserves to meet its commitments.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the continuance of support from its supporters. The charity’s business plan shows that the charity will be able to operate in the foreseeable future.” — page 14

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Susan Taylor's legacy — “This is an interesting time to be part of Porlock Rec. as we deliver projects made possible by Susan Taylor's legacy.” (source page)

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Register events

Received assets from another charity (04/07/2019) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Amber Jade Coles
Denys Lyons
Duncan McCanlis · trustee of 1 other charity
Ian Fraser
Jayson Horne
MRS TERRY GABLE
Nora Maw · trustee of 1 other charity
Philip Anthony Kenward
Richard Jonathon Crompton Maw
Sue McCanlis
Suzanne Adlington

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

Operates in: Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£33k	£39k
31/12/2024	£37k	£31k
31/12/2023	£35k	£32k
31/12/2022	£31k	£30k
31/12/2021	£44k	£37k

Common questions

Is PORLOCK RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £816,200 from £797,196 in the prior year, primarily due to £65,256 in capital expenditure for pavilion refurbishment. Operational income was lower than budgeted due to reduced pavilion hiring and event income, while operational expenditure was also lower than anticipated. The trustees confirm that reserves are adequate to meet commitments and comply with the charity's stated policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.