PARK YOGA
Park Yoga provides FREE yoga outdoors in public parks in the UK. Park Yoga runs for one hour on Sunday mornings, between May and September. We work with local organisations, Active Partnerships, parks and instructors to bring Park Yoga to local communities, particularly those with residents who are likely to benefit most from the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere of Park Yoga.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that Park Yoga operated at a £6,308 surplus for the year ended 5th April 2026, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward of £30,936. The trustees report that current income is sufficient to meet outgoings and forecast a similar small operating surplus for the next financial year. Reserves are held at the equivalent of four months of operating costs, which aligns with the charity's policy target of 3–6 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from participants, sponsorship and grant funding, in particular from Sport England.” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2025) to "within" (FY2026).
Trustees
- Lisa Upchurchchair
- Anna Borthwick
- Jennifer Clare Thomas
- Kathryn Shade
- Melissa Huggins
- Nilesh Pattani
- Sibyl Ann King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £99k | £93k |
| 05/04/2025 | £57k | £81k |
| 05/04/2024 | £58k | £56k |
| 05/04/2023 | £74k | £34k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £30k |
Common questions
Is PARK YOGA financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that Park Yoga operated at a £6,308 surplus for the year ended 5th April 2026, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward of £30,936. The trustees report that current income is sufficient to meet outgoings and forecast a similar small operating surplus for the next financial year. Reserves are held at the equivalent of four months of operating costs, which aligns with the charity's policy target of 3–6 months. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PARK YOGA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PARK YOGA as a grant recipient include THE SEARLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SEARLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 04/03/2026 | £12k | Inspiring inactive communities to get moving with Park Yoga |
| Sport England | 18/02/2025 | £15k | Inspiring inactive communities to get moving with Park Yoga |
| Sport England | 04/03/2024 | £13k | Expanding Access to free Yoga for Cornwall's Communities |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £4k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 11/03/2020 | £9k | Bringing yoga outdoors for all |