THE GOOSTREY VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD
The provision of sports facilities (currently football pitch, bowling green, croquet area, astroturf and pavillion) for the inhabitants of Goostrey and the contigual parishes with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the foundation ran at a loss for the 14-month period ending December 2024, resulting in a deficit of £3,244.42 against unrestricted funds. The trustees note that charges will need to be increased during 2025 to address this financial position. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £24,466.91 at the end of the period.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Jason Graeme Lynchchair
- Alison Richardson
- Carol Ann Cooper
- Catherine Morris
- Chris Jackson
- DEREK HURDLE
- David Anthony Smith
- David Brigg
- Donald Gavin lawson
- EDNA MARY BRANDRETH
- JAMES HARRY ASHALL
- Jack Holloway
- John Crouch
- Jonathan Keith Robinson
- Keith Wood
- Laura Gerrard
- MARTIN HOWARTH LEAKE
- Neil Beckham
- Nicholas Broad
- PROFESSOR WILLIAM ERNEST ROYCE OLLIER
- Peter Bentham
- Rob Kennerley
- SALLY ANN BALL
- Sheila Dawn Wood
- Shelagh Elaine Southern
- Simon John Higginbottom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £102k | £119k |
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £31k |
| 31/10/2023 | £43k | £70k |
| 31/10/2022 | £26k | £25k |
| 31/10/2021 | £18k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE GOOSTREY VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the foundation ran at a loss for the 14-month period ending December 2024, resulting in a deficit of £3,244.42 against unrestricted funds. The trustees note that charges will need to be increased during 2025 to address this financial position. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £24,466.91 at the end of the period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/03/2025 | £15k | Astroturf Playing Surface Replacement |
| UK government | 24/03/2025 | £15k | Astroturf Playing Surface Replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/08/2022 | £10k | Goostrey Bowling Green Pavilion Renewal |