FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK
Registered charity 1181644 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH THE PROMOTION, SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT OF COTTERIDGE PARK AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds stood at £81,295 at the end of 2024, which the trustees consider to be in line with their reserves policy intent. The charity reports a net current asset position of £114,521 and total funds of £288,962, indicating a stable financial position despite reliance on continued funding support.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: minimum of 3 months running costs for park activities and general running costs (£15,360) plus 6 months of the Shed Manager costs (£12,442) plus £20,000 for CoCoMAD (held: £81k)
“the charity should aim to hold an unrestricted reserve equivalent to a minimum of 3 months running costs for park activities and general running costs (£15,360) plus 6 months of the Shed Manager costs (£12,442). The charity will hold an additional £20,000 in reserves specifically for the CoCoMAD festival.”
Per its FY2024 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 the Charity’s key funders and stakeholders and in response to the progress made by the Charity in pursuing a viable budget including the obtaining of further grants and donations.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends of Cotteridge Park (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/10/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Alka Shah
- Cathal Lynch
- Claire Richardson
- EMMA WOOLF MBE · trustee of 1 other charity
- Harriet Lloyd
- Ian Mather
- Jason Paul Willetts
- Laura Brooks
- Max Woolf
- Stephanie Kay Little
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Birmingham City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds stood at £81,295 at the end of 2024, which the trustees consider to be in line with their reserves policy intent. The charity reports a net current asset position of £114,521 and total funds of £288,962, indicating a stable financial position despite reliance on continued funding support. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE SAINTBURY TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION, THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION.
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