MIDLANDS PARKS FORUM
Midlands Parks Forum operates as an umbrella organisation in the East and West Midlands, to help improve green spaces. We help to raise standards and share good practice through conferences, workshops and educational forums, to share and learn with green space practitioners from local authorities; agencies such as Natural England and LANTRA; charities, and corporate partners.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of payments over receipts of £1,373 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £86,232 to £84,469. The trustees consider the financial position appropriate for the charity's stage of development but recognize the need to secure sustainable funding for future periods. Reserves are held at £84,469, which is above the stated policy target of £50,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees estimate a target of £50,000 will be sufficient to fulfil this aim.” — page 13
“Angela Lewis - trustee, provided professional and administrative support to the charity's 2025 conference through her business, King Sport & Leisure, for which the business was paid £4,740.” — page 17
Trustees
- Liz Stuffins MSc CMLIchair
- Angela Lewis
- Felicity Claire Hogg BSc
- Ishrat Karimi Fini M.A.
- JAMES DYMOND
- James Cairncross
- Richard Hunt
- Samantha Rae Village BA Msc
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £47k | £48k |
| 30/11/2024 | £37k | £43k |
| 30/11/2023 | £65k | £35k |
| 30/11/2022 | £34k | £36k |
| 30/11/2021 | £67k | £43k |
Common questions
Is MIDLANDS PARKS FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of payments over receipts of £1,373 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £86,232 to £84,469. The trustees consider the financial position appropriate for the charity's stage of development but recognize the need to secure sustainable funding for future periods. Reserves are held at £84,469, which is above the stated policy target of £50,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/09/2025 | £208k | "Green Heritage Future Leaders Programme" |
| UK government | 18/06/2021 | £2k | DSF - Midlands Green Heritage |