FRIENDS OF SYWELL COUNTRY PARK
For public benefit, of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical, natural and social environment of Sywell Country Park and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the surrounding area of Sywell Country Park.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL, NATURAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF SYWELL COUNTRY PARK AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA OF SYWELL COUNTRY PARK AND TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OF WAYS OF BETTER CONSERVING, PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE SAME WHERESOEVER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,179 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year. The trustees note that the charity has no employees, does not rent or own buildings, and maintains small ongoing liabilities, describing the organization as low risk. The funds are unrestricted and available should the trustees deem it necessary.
What the accounts disclose
“Corporate Donation 22,000” — page 11
“we hold a notional reserve of £2000 but these funds are not restricted and could be made available should the trustees deem it necessary.”
Trustees
- Anita Jacqueline Mallard
- Antony John Skirrow
- Geoffrey Allan Simons
- Joanne Mary Dolby
- Keith Hartley
- Michael Gerrard
- PATRICIA ODETTE CHAPMAN
- Pauline Braithwaite
- Rachel Jane Axford
- STEPHEN VICTOR MERRYSHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £39k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £5k | £276 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF SYWELL COUNTRY PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,179 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year. The trustees note that the charity has no employees, does not rent or own buildings, and maintains small ongoing liabilities, describing the organization as low risk. The funds are unrestricted and available should the trustees deem it necessary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2024 | £10k | Brock Wood Play Trim Trail |