GUILSBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
1.Manages and co-ordinates the use of the Guilsborough Playing Field for Senior and Junior Cricket & Football Clubs, Guilsborough Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Schools, Northants Sports. 2.Ensures the Field and facilities are safe and fit-for-purpose, 3.Manages the finances, raises funds needed for maintenance, capital and operating costs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves decreased from £18,501 to £13,978 during the year, while the charity requires approximately £12,000 annually for fixed costs. The trustees report that the organization depends heavily on volunteers and that regular sources of funds are needed, noting that previous approaches for donations from the Parish Council were unsuccessful.
What the accounts disclose
“The clubs and other Field users contribute ~45% of the Fixed costs.” — page 7
“To maintain a fund to provide for the forthcoming year’s expenditure.” — page 8
Trustees
- HUGH WILLIAM LOWTHER
- JAMES BERRY
- Sarah Jane Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £25k |
| 31/12/2024 | £20k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £12k | £12k |
| 31/12/2022 | £19k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £12k | £18k |
Common questions
Is GUILSBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves decreased from £18,501 to £13,978 during the year, while the charity requires approximately £12,000 annually for fixed costs. The trustees report that the organization depends heavily on volunteers and that regular sources of funds are needed, noting that previous approaches for donations from the Parish Council were unsuccessful.
Who funds GUILSBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GUILSBOROUGH PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE WILSON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE WILSON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2006 | £3k | All Weather Cricket Surface |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £600 | All weather cricket surface |