RECREATION GROUND, MORCHARD BISHOP
To provide & maintain 1) open space to allow the general public to play sport & use recreationaly, 2) childrens play area for all ages, 3) tennis court for adults & children, 4) pavillion/shower & changing rooms for anyone playing sport on recreation ground. Funded by activities organized by committee. Disabled toilet facilities available.
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A RECREATIONAL GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF MONCHRD BISHOP IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,863.53 for the year, reducing its accumulated fund from £5,394.59 to a negative balance of £6,863.53. The trustees describe the financial position as stable but note that it needs strengthening through designated reserves for future refurbishment. They express confidence in continuing for the short term but highlight risks from increasing costs and erratic funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“In the short term (1-5 years), we are confident the charity can continue, however increasing costs such as insurance, or the increasing need for maintenance on ageing buildings, means assurances cannot extend beyond the short term.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £2,500 — grants £2,500 (1); 9% of the £27,261 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Trustees
- Robert Ian Robinsonchair
- David Westcott Gillbard
- Dawn Parkhouse
- Deborah Frances Ticehurst
- Diane Grant
- Katherine Jane Bray
- Kevin Michael Cozens
- Lindsey Carolyn Starrs
- Sally Hurst
- Steven John Watson
- TERRY NOTT
- Toni Jackson
- Wendy Muriel Vere
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £22k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £88k | £12k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £35k | £38k |
Common questions
Is RECREATION GROUND, MORCHARD BISHOP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,863.53 for the year, reducing its accumulated fund from £5,394.59 to a negative balance of £6,863.53. The trustees describe the financial position as stable but note that it needs strengthening through designated reserves for future refurbishment. They express confidence in continuing for the short term but highlight risks from increasing costs and erratic funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/03/2025 | £3k | ER - Storm Darragh Repairs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2011 | £10k | The Community Room Project |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECREATION GROUND, MORCHARD BISHOP | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CHOBHAM RECREATION GROUND CHARITABLE TRUST | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RECREATION GROUND | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RECREATION GROUND | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STAINTON RECREATION GROUND | £56k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |