THE WILLIAM FOWLER WORKING MEN'S ALLOTMENTS
Provission of allotments for residents of Chipping Norton.
Objects
ALLOTMENTS FOR THE LABOURING POOR. SURPLUS INCOME AFTER PAYING FOR UPKEEP OF FENCES, PATHS, ETC. TO BE USED IN SUPPLYING COAL FOR THE POOR OF CHIPPING NORTON. IN SUCH OTHER MANNER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PARISH OR THE POOR INHABITANTS THEREOF.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £172,434.66 from £148,264.72 in the previous year, driven by a significant donation and investment income. The trustees note that funds are being reserved to cover potential costs associated with adjacent housing development negotiations, indicating a cautious approach to liquidity despite the surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees are keen that funds are reserved to pay any associated costs and to provide better facilities once the future of the site is more certain.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £21k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £31k |
| 31/03/2021 | £7k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE WILLIAM FOWLER WORKING MEN'S ALLOTMENTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £172,434.66 from £148,264.72 in the previous year, driven by a significant donation and investment income. The trustees note that funds are being reserved to cover potential costs associated with adjacent housing development negotiations, indicating a cautious approach to liquidity despite the surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.