BRISTOL AND BATH PARKS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £21,609, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of four months' operational costs (around £40,000). Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a reasonable position to continue activities, supported by sufficient restricted funds to cover planned significant activities and operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the current period or prior period.” — page 23
“It is the Trustees’ long-term aim to build up a balance of free reserves (net current assets) which equates to 4 months’ operational costs (around £40,000).” — page 11
“The total aggregate unrestricted donations to the charity from 1 trustee during the prior year was £590.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Robert John Acton-Campbellchair
- Anna Little
- Anthony Wilson Hickman
- Clare Hanley-Theare
- Colin Mathews
- Helen Shirley Hobbs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £331k | £531k |
| 31/12/2024 | £637k | £572k |
| 31/12/2023 | £553k | £360k |
| 31/12/2022 | £183k | £172k |
| 31/12/2021 | £168k | £172k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL AND BATH PARKS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £21,609, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of four months' operational costs (around £40,000). Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a reasonable position to continue activities, supported by sufficient restricted funds to cover planned significant activities and operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BRISTOL AND BATH PARKS FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds BRISTOL AND BATH PARKS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRISTOL AND BATH PARKS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include The Patricia Routledge Foundation, Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £2k |
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/08/2024 | £248k | "Parks 4 All – Transforming access to and saving park heritage with Disabled people and caregivers" |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £105k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £68k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |