GRINDLETON RECREATION GROUND CHARITY
We maintain and equip the village Recreation Ground that serves a catchment population of around 1,000. It comprises a football pitch, multi-use games area, children's play area, cricket field and Grindleton Pavilion which houses a large community hall, smaller meeting room and changing rooms.Upkeep is funded by donations, fund-raising and hire income with grant application for capital projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £741 for the year, with total incoming resources of £99,508 against total expenditure of £99,827. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £436,220 and maintains sufficient cash reserves to meet working capital requirements for the next six months, complying with its stated reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's reserve policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to meet the working capital requirements of the charity for the next six months.” — page 4
Trustees
- JOHN ANTHONY HALLEYchair
- Catherine Argyle
- DIANE EATOUGH
- Dave Riley
- Dianne Ryan
- Dr ANNE HUSON
- Glenn Wheeler
- Jonathan William Thomson
- Judith Rawkins
- MICHAEL JOHN CROSSLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £100k | £100k |
| 30/09/2024 | £125k | £97k |
| 30/09/2023 | £63k | £70k |
| 30/09/2022 | £60k | £66k |
| 30/09/2021 | £42k | £51k |
Common questions
Is GRINDLETON RECREATION GROUND CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £741 for the year, with total incoming resources of £99,508 against total expenditure of £99,827. The trustees report that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £436,220 and maintains sufficient cash reserves to meet working capital requirements for the next six months, complying with its stated reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Grindleton Recreation Ground door window and roof refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2019 | £9k | New log walk for children's play area |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2012 | £39k | Grindleton Community Cafe |
| Sport England | 17/01/2012 | £50k | Replacement of existing changing rooms plus new meeting room |