WESTON ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
To supply safe stimulating play experiences for children aged 5 - 14 years old.
Objects
THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN RESIDENT IN WESTON (A) OF WHICH SUCH CHILDREN HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES; AND (B) WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH CHILDREN BY PROMOTING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,054, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of three months' operating costs. However, the trustees note a principal funding source has ceased and anticipate a significant deficit in the coming year, indicating financial pressure despite current cash holdings.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold 3 months operating costs in reserve.”
“It is likely that there will be a significant deficit against income in the 2025-26 year.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £19k |
| 31/03/2023 | £41k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £125k |
| 31/03/2021 | £60k | £45k |
Common questions
Is WESTON ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,054, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of three months' operating costs. However, the trustees note a principal funding source has ceased and anticipate a significant deficit in the coming year, indicating financial pressure despite current cash holdings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2007 | £4k | Weston adventure playground |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2005 | £5k | Effect Disc, Concave and Convex Mirrors |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2004 | £5k | New play area |