BARNES FOR A RECREATION GROUND
Provision of sports facilities at Park Road Recreation Ground
Objects
PUBLIC GARDENS AND RECREATION GROUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a negative balance of £(4,664). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite the financial deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant from Blandford Forum Town Council 36,844” — page 8
“The Council also makes a recharge for staff time spent carrying out work on behalf of the Trust. In 2024/25 this charge was £27,500.” — page 14
Trustees
- Blandford Forum Town Council
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £48k | £45k |
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £41k | £35k |
Common questions
Is BARNES FOR A RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a negative balance of £(4,664). The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite the financial deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/03/2018 | £50k | New cricket pavilion / community hub |
| UK government | — | £50k | ALB-New cricket pavilion / community hub |