MEERSBROOK PARK USERS TRUST CIO
The charity undertakes a range of activities and events aimed at helping to promote, develop and protect Meersbrook Park in Sheffield and manages the care and maintenance of the historic Walled Garden within the park with the help of 40 dedicated volunteer gardeners. The garden is leased to the group by Sheffield City Council which owns the park.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the period, with total expenditure of £10,284 exceeding incoming resources of £8,650. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,000, which were explicitly set aside to ensure continuity if main income streams were interrupted.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustee have agreed to maintain general reserves of £3,000” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr Elizabeth Martinezchair
- Andy Kershaw
- Kathryn Morrell
- NEIL PARRY
- Rhiannon Eloise Thomas
- Terence Graham Scully
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £10k |
| 30/09/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is MEERSBROOK PARK USERS TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the period, with total expenditure of £10,284 exceeding incoming resources of £8,650. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,000, which were explicitly set aside to ensure continuity if main income streams were interrupted. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/07/2002 | £5k | "This Group Set Up To Improve And Provide New Facilities In Meersbrook Park, And To Restore The Historic Walled Garden For Public Access And" |