BEDFORD PARK
The purpose of the charity is the preservation of Bedford Park in perpetuity by the use of Bedford Borough Council as the Conservators of Bedford Park, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is loss-making, with an expenditure excess of £21,038 funded by a grant from Bedford Borough Council. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no requirement for reserves as it is wholly supported by the Council. The trustees consider the charity a going concern due to the Council's commitment to meet required funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Consequently, this charity has no requirement for reserves.” — page 5
“Bedford Borough Council, as well as being the Trustee also provides management, surveying, banking and administrative services for the charity. The costs incurred by Bedford Borough Council in providing these services have not been charged to the charity. Bedford Borough Council meets the deficit on running expenses of the charity.” — page 14
Trustees
- Mayor Tom Wootton Mayorchair
- Councillor Andrea Spice
- Councillor John Wheeler
- Councillor Martin Towler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £128k |
| 31/03/2024 | £108k | £129k |
| 31/03/2023 | £308k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £102k | £102k |
| 31/03/2021 | £104k | £104k |
Common questions
Is BEDFORD PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is loss-making, with an expenditure excess of £21,038 funded by a grant from Bedford Borough Council. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no requirement for reserves as it is wholly supported by the Council. The trustees consider the charity a going concern due to the Council's commitment to meet required funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY
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- EPPING FOREST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD PARK | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOLKESTONE PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS CHARITY | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, BEDFORD PARK, LONDON | £557k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHGATE WOOD AND QUEENS PARK KILBURN | £2.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST HAM PARK | £1.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WEST WICKHAM COMMON AND SPRING PARK WOOD | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |