RECREATION GROUND AND SITE FOR VILLAGE HALL
Maintain the Recreation Ground for the benefit of Parishoners in providing a play area and sport facilities for education, participation and leisure.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-months’ expenditure, a policy the trustees consider ensures continuity of activities. Per the trustees' report, net income increased to £1,508, driven by significant growth in the Compton Festival and Square Dance events, despite higher operational costs. The charity holds total net assets of £36,733, with unrestricted funds of £14,920 and restricted funds of £21,813.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-months’ expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew John Simmanschair
- Julia Helen Yvonne Moulton
- Rev Christopher Michael Jefferies Hancock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £63k | £61k |
| 30/09/2024 | £44k | £43k |
| 30/09/2023 | £6k | £3k |
| 30/09/2022 | £8k | £7k |
| 30/09/2021 | £3k | £2k |
Common questions
Is RECREATION GROUND AND SITE FOR VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds were maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-months’ expenditure, a policy the trustees consider ensures continuity of activities. Per the trustees' report, net income increased to £1,508, driven by significant growth in the Compton Festival and Square Dance events, despite higher operational costs. The charity holds total net assets of £36,733, with unrestricted funds of £14,920 and restricted funds of £21,813. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2005 | £5k | Synthetic Cricket pitch |