KING GEORGE'S FIELD
The provision of public spaces and facilities for healthful and educational recreation
Latest income
£258k
Latest spending
£258k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity lacks sufficient funds to maintain the public spaces and relies on regular income from Birmingham City Council, with any deficits covered by the Council. Unrestricted reserves are held at zero, as all incoming resources were expended during the year.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Birmingham City Council (96% of income)
“principal funding sources were from Birmingham City Council of £248,717 (2024: £273,118) and other income of £9,529 (2024: £4,650).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The charity lacks sufficient funds to maintain the public spaces and keep the area in good state; it seeks regular income from Birmingham City Council. Consequently, any deficit made is covered by the City Council.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The charity lacks sufficient funds to maintain the public spaces and keep the area in good state; it seeks regular income from Birmingham City Council. Consequently, any deficit made is covered by the City Council.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £258k | £258k |
| 31/03/2024 | £278k | £278k |
| 31/03/2023 | £275k | £275k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £188k |
| 31/03/2021 | £3k | £218k |
Common questions
Is KING GEORGE'S FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity lacks sufficient funds to maintain the public spaces and relies on regular income from Birmingham City Council, with any deficits covered by the Council. Unrestricted reserves are held at zero, as all incoming resources were expended during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £178k |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE CADOGAN CHARITY | 1 | £80k |
| PEACOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| MOYNITRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
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- KING GEORGE'S FIELD
- WILLIAM WALTER HINDE FOR OPEN SPACE
- PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
- KING GEORGE'S FIELD - WOODHOUSE EAVES
- Fields in Trust
- THE LONDON PLAYING FIELDS SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING GEORGE'S FIELD | £258k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| KING GEORGE'S FIELD | £288k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM WALTER HINDE FOR OPEN SPACE | £154k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PUBLIC OPEN SPACE | £104k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KING GEORGE'S FIELD - WOODHOUSE EAVES | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Fields in Trust | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | 15.0% | no doubt |