THE SILVERSTONE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To provide a recreational ground and pavillion for the use of the villagers of Silverstone
Objects
1. THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL, RECREATION GROUND AND FACILITIES ANCILLARY THERETO FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF SILVERSTONE (HEREINAFTER CALLED “THE AREA OF BENEFIT”) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.2. THE LAND AND BUILDINGS BELONGING TO THE CHARITY SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL, RECREATION GROUND AND FACILITIES ANCILLARY THERETO AS AFORESAID.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £102,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily driven by a prior year adjustment for refurbishment costs of £464,681. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds decreased from £144,507 to £41,727, though the trustees describe the Association as being steered on a fiscally sound path.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £112k | £215k |
| 31/03/2024 | £531k | £503k |
| 31/03/2023 | £74k | £41k |
| 31/03/2022 | £81k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £35k |
Common questions
Is THE SILVERSTONE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £102,780 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily driven by a prior year adjustment for refurbishment costs of £464,681. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds decreased from £144,507 to £41,727, though the trustees describe the Association as being steered on a fiscally sound path. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| UK ARMED FORCES WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SILVERSTONE RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SILVERSTONE PRESCHOOL GROUP | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HINGHAM PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENT ASSOCIATION | £2.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| STONELEIGH ABBEY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL NAVY WINTER SPORTS ASSOCIATION | £700k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |