RECREATION GROUND
Expenditure relating to the King George recreation ground, Standon
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a total loss of £27,090.60 for the year, with outgoings significantly exceeding income. The trustees note that the community centre building requires urgent roof repairs and that utility costs are rising, creating financial viability concerns. The charity is currently reliant on the Parish Council to cover maintenance shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from the Community Centre only covers running costs but not maintenance.” — page 1
“The main issue is the cost of maintenance of the Community Centre, and how this is to be funded. The increasing cost of utilities is of great concern.” — page 2
“Standon Parish Council is the sole Trustee of the Recreation Ground Charity NUMBER 302467.” — page 1
“Current recommendation is that the Parish Council pays for all grounds maintenance, with the respective football clubs ensuring the pitches are suitable for play and restored to an acceptable level at the end of season, all playground maintenance, and a portion of car park maintenance costs.”
“Standon Parish Council is the sole Trustee of the Recreation Ground Charity NUMBER 302467.” — page 1
“Current recommendation is that the Parish Council pays for all grounds maintenance, with the respective football clubs ensuring the pitches are suitable for play and restored to an acceptable level at the end of season, all playground maintenance, and a portion of car park maintenance costs.”
“The Charity Commission has instructed that the Recreation Ground Charity must be managed as a separate entity. This formal advice was not received until November 2025.” — page 4
Trustees
- STANDON PARISH COUNCIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £79k |
| 31/03/2024 | £0 | £3k |
| 31/03/2023 | £0 | £2k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £3k |
| 31/03/2021 | £10 | £3k |
Common questions
Is RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a total loss of £27,090.60 for the year, with outgoings significantly exceeding income. The trustees note that the community centre building requires urgent roof repairs and that utility costs are rising, creating financial viability concerns. The charity is currently reliant on the Parish Council to cover maintenance shortfalls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.