FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK
Promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical /naturalenvironment of Rowntree Park as a place of environmental interest and amenity valueAdvance the education of people in relation to the history, biodiversity of the park.Provide facilities/opportunities for public education, recreation etc and promote civic responsibility, volunteering, health and wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,558 for the year, driven by a decrease in restricted grant income. Despite this, unrestricted reserves remain at £22,316, which the trustees note is above their policy target of three months of ongoing expenditure. The trustees have assessed major risks and expressed confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold reserves of no less than three months of ongoing expenditure.” — page 6
“The priority for the trustees and the charity, as a whole, is developing strategy, especially with regard to financial planning and stability, to ensure the charity can continue as a going concern.”
Trustees
- Anthony Chester
- Dr Catherine Jane Mortimer
- Edward George Woollard
- Jane Elen Mackay
- Lucy Katherine Brown
- Matthew Smelt-Webb
- Rose Stanyon
- Sian Evangeline de Groot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £45k | £49k |
| 30/09/2024 | £64k | £77k |
| 30/09/2023 | £78k | £52k |
| 30/09/2022 | £40k | £40k |
| 30/09/2021 | £38k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,558 for the year, driven by a decrease in restricted grant income. Despite this, unrestricted reserves remain at £22,316, which the trustees note is above their policy target of three months of ongoing expenditure. The trustees have assessed major risks and expressed confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF ROWNTREE PARK as a grant recipient include SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION, THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Funded equipment for older girls to enable them to have a safe space for play. |
| THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK | FY2024 | £2k | Funding for volunteer engagement officer |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £4k | Make Space for Girls Summer 2024 |
| City of York Council | — | £423 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Micklegate Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Cultural & Wellbeing Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £5k | Micklegate Ward Grant |