WALTON ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION CIO
Management of Allotments in Walton on Thames and district in the interests of social welfare for recreation/leisure time with the object of improving their conditions of life.To promote for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment around the allotments, especially through the conservation of natural resources, wildlife diversity and learning.
Objects
1/ PROVIDE FACILITIES, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH FOR ALLOTMENTS IN ELMBRIDGE, SURREY, TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.2) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN, AND BORDERING ALLOTMENTS, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, THE IMPROVEMENT OF WILDLIFE DIVERSITY AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,922 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £25,103 and expenditure of £19,181. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £19,409, contributing to total reserves of £21,992, which the trustees describe as providing a safety net for future operational needs. The financial position is characterized as stable, with no outstanding debt or material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity's policy for holding reserves is to cover operational expenses, the largest of which is for piped municipal water, which consumes the bulk of income.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Andre Harold Thomas Jackson
- Caryl Regnault
- Chas Loze
- Ilona Paula Peter
- Jillian Claire Skinner
- Richard Andrew Hugh Watkins
- Terry Malachi Patrick Cairns
- Victoria Laver
- William George Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £25k | £19k |
| 30/09/2024 | £23k | £16k |
| 30/09/2023 | £41k | £43k |
| 31/12/2022 | £14k | £2k |
Common questions
Is WALTON ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £5,922 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £25,103 and expenditure of £19,181. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £19,409, contributing to total reserves of £21,992, which the trustees describe as providing a safety net for future operational needs. The financial position is characterized as stable, with no outstanding debt or material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2025 | £3k | Allotment Community Raised Bed Project Phase 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £3k | Allotment Community Raised Bed Project |