VICTORIA PARK, BUCKFASTLEIGH
The use and enjoyment by the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh and neighbourhood and the public generally of the Trust premises for the purpose of recreation and health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that ticket sales for the summer season were on par with the previous year, despite initial weather challenges. However, the trustees note that the general economic situation remains unstable, leading to reduced bookings from local schools and significantly higher energy costs compared to the 2022-2023 season. The charity also highlights a lack of grants, which limited their ability to offer free swims.
What the accounts disclose
“ticket sales were on a par with 2023 season”
“The promised reduction in gas and electricity prices has not been realised and we are still paying nearly two-and-a-half times what we were paying during the 2022-2023 season.” — page 1
Trustees
- Phil Northcottchair
- Amber Rice
- James Rice
- Mark Meadows
- Ronald Fox
- Sabrina Stolfa
- Samuel Webber
- Susan Louise Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £89k | £97k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £110k |
| 31/03/2023 | £99k | £97k |
| 31/03/2022 | £75k | £100k |
| 31/03/2021 | £99k | £67k |
Common questions
Is VICTORIA PARK, BUCKFASTLEIGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that ticket sales for the summer season were on par with the previous year, despite initial weather challenges. However, the trustees note that the general economic situation remains unstable, leading to reduced bookings from local schools and significantly higher energy costs compared to the 2022-2023 season. The charity also highlights a lack of grants, which limited their ability to offer free swims. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VICTORIA PARK, BUCKFASTLEIGH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VICTORIA PARK, BUCKFASTLEIGH as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF DEVON | FY2024 | £370 | Wild About Devon Grant Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2026 | £10k | Help us install a new thermal pool cover! |
| Sport England | 05/06/2020 | £5k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 13/11/2018 | £10k | Replacement Boiler |