PEAK FOREST READING ROOM
We provide and maintain a village hall facility for the use of the residents of Peak Forest and individuals and organisations within the High Peak.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,354 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £29,473.26. Cash held at bank and in hand totals £31,797.45, indicating adequate resources to meet current liabilities and ongoing renovation works.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Peter Hopley BA, C.ENGchair
- AUDREY CHRISTINE HOPLEY BSC MSC
- SARAH ANNE THOMPSON BSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £8k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £8k |
Common questions
Is PEAK FOREST READING ROOM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £8,354 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £29,473.26. Cash held at bank and in hand totals £31,797.45, indicating adequate resources to meet current liabilities and ongoing renovation works. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PEAK FOREST READING ROOM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEAK FOREST READING ROOM as a grant recipient include THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED, DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £38k | Revival of Peak Forest Community |
| DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £8k | Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund |