THE ALCONBURY RECREATION FIELD
The Charity's activities involve the provision, maintenance and delivery of recreational facilities for the local community in the Alconburys and surrounding villages.
Objects
FOR THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A RECREATION GROUND AND, IF THE COMMITTEE THINK FIT, OF A PAVILION OR SIMILAR BUILDING FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH RECREATION GROUND FOR USE, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEETINGS LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF ALCONBURY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £1,786 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the £31,081 loss in the prior year. The trustees confirm that the charity maintains a secure financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Chris Butler
- Chris Kirschner
- Christian Lee Bodley
- Clair Anderson
- Damion Lewis
- Luke Murphy
- Paul Watson
- Samantha Cooke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £58k | £60k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £86k |
| 31/12/2022 | £66k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £74k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £39k |
Common questions
Is THE ALCONBURY RECREATION FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £1,786 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement from the £31,081 loss in the prior year. The trustees confirm that the charity maintains a secure financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2018 | £10k | Outdoor Gym Equipment-Child and Adult |