WELLS SKATEPARK COMMUNITY GROUP
Raising awareness of the importance of skateparks, Raising funds for community skatepark facilities
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF WELLS AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES THE PROVISION OF A MULTIPURPOSE, WHEELED SPORTS PARK ALLOWING FOR BMX, SKATEBOARDING, CYCLING, ROLLER SKATING / BLADING AND SCOOTERING, FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTSNOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total cash funds of £133,696 at the end of the period, with £131,985 held in restricted funds specifically for the wheeled sports park project. The trustees report that all funds are held in reserve until there is sufficient capital to commence the build of the new facility. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and trustees, with no paid staff or senior staff members disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adrian Smith Mrchair
- Beverley Smith
- James Glendinning Mr
- Matthew Green
- Sally Haynes
- William Punter Mr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 20/01/2026 | £69k | £6k |
| 20/01/2025 | £2 | £33 |
| 20/01/2024 | £12k | £0 |
| 20/01/2023 | £60k | £390 |
| 20/01/2022 | £376 | £125 |
Common questions
Is WELLS SKATEPARK COMMUNITY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total cash funds of £133,696 at the end of the period, with £131,985 held in restricted funds specifically for the wheeled sports park project. The trustees report that all funds are held in reserve until there is sufficient capital to commence the build of the new facility. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and trustees, with no paid staff or senior staff members disclosed. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/06/2022 | £2k | Skating and scootering sessions for children and young people |