HETHERSETT MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD TRUST
THE CHARITY MANAGES THE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF HETHERSETT.
Objects
(1) THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF HETHERSETT (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (2) THE SAID LAND SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR USE FOR THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £4,333, with the Hub running costs operating at a significant deficit of £6,996 offset by transfers from reserved funds. The trustees note that the economic climate is not conducive to attracting new daytime bookings, and the Hub's running costs have exceeded expectations, particularly regarding electricity. Despite these challenges, the trustees maintain a confident outlook for the future of the Hub as a community asset.
What the accounts disclose
“INCOME Lettings 11187 Parish Council Grant - Precept 5000 Hub Café 47 16234”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Michael Starkchair
- Amanda Lockhart
- Catherine Bibb
- Melvyn Perkins MBE
- Michael Lemmon
- Stephen Slack
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £31k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £14k |
| 31/03/2022 | £53k | £55k |
| 31/03/2021 | £38k | £29k |
Common questions
Is HETHERSETT MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £4,333, with the Hub running costs operating at a significant deficit of £6,996 offset by transfers from reserved funds. The trustees note that the economic climate is not conducive to attracting new daytime bookings, and the Hub's running costs have exceeded expectations, particularly regarding electricity. Despite these challenges, the trustees maintain a confident outlook for the future of the Hub as a community asset. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/02/2021 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2015 | £2k | Kick Wall and Basketball Hoop for Hethersett Memorial Playing field |