FRIENDS OF LLOYD PARK CIO
FOLP organises events in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow to encourage use of the park. Our main event is the May Fair and Dog Show when over 1,000 people attend. In addition we work with the Skate Park Users group to help maintain and develop skateboarding. We interface with the Council at the Management Group Meetings to ensure park users' views are presented to the council.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF WALTHAMSTOW AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF LLOYD PARK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £748 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to the cancellation of the Oktoberfest event. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £10,729, which the trustees consider adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months. Total incoming resources were £36,645 against total expenditure of £37,393.
What the accounts disclose
“Makeila Estelle: £1,150 (3% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic and Oktoberfest” — page 11
“Daniel Turner: £270 (0.7% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic” — page 11
“Makeila Estelle: £1,150 (3% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic and Oktoberfest” — page 11
“Daniel Turner: £270 (0.7% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic” — page 11
“Makeila Estelle: £1,150 (3% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic and Oktoberfest” — page 11
“Daniel Turner: £270 (0.7% of expenditure) for Summer Picnic” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Makeila Felicity Drew Estellechair
- Daniel Elliott Turner
- Kathleen Heather Reid
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £19k | £14k |
| 31/12/2022 | £4k | £5k |
| 31/12/2021 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF LLOYD PARK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £748 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to the cancellation of the Oktoberfest event. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £10,729, which the trustees consider adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months. Total incoming resources were £36,645 against total expenditure of £37,393. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.