HICKLING PLAYING FIELD OR RECREATION GROUND
To provide an outdoor grass area for outdoor activities, a young childrens play area and a purpose built building for all indoor activities for parishioners and the general public visiting Hickling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has stabilized its finances and established a capital reserve of £20,000, which is equivalent to approximately one year's operating costs. The total unrestricted funds carried forward are £60,122, with total assets less liabilities standing at £979,841. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“the Charity has now established a capital reserve of £20,000 which is equivalent to approximately one years operating costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- NICHOLAS BAKERchair
- Anne Elizabeth Holloway
- Anthony Swain
- Gary Andrew Grover
- Gemma Scarborough
- Janet Binning
- Jeanette Jennings
- Jeremy Coggins
- Louise Chicken
- Matthew Hubbard
- Paula Hannant
- Shirley Sainsbury
- Stephen Pickles
- VIVIEN TALLOWIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £43k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £37k |
Common questions
Is HICKLING PLAYING FIELD OR RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has stabilized its finances and established a capital reserve of £20,000, which is equivalent to approximately one year's operating costs. The total unrestricted funds carried forward are £60,122, with total assets less liabilities standing at £979,841. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2012 | £10k | HPFRGC Hickling Community Gym |