COOKLEY PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL
Provision of land and buildings for the purposes of training, recreation and social, moral and intellectual development, through activities of all kinds which may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Ecclesiastical District of Cookley in the Parish of Wolverley and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions
Objects
TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPTIONS BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £334,739, which the accounts state are maintained for the efficient day-to-day running of the charity. Total net assets stood at £1,057,026, comprising both unrestricted and restricted funds, with no current liabilities exceeding current assets.
What the accounts disclose
“Village Hall bookings 54,842”
“The charity’s normal policy is to generate and maintain adequate funds and reserves for the efficient running of the charity on a day-to-day basis.” — page 5
“The Cookley Sports Club, a registered members club, operates from the Association’s premises and nominates a trustee. The Club pays a rent together with 10% of its profit to the Association.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Amy Allardice
- David Bareford
- JOANNE BAILEY
- John Nicklin
- John Wood Mr
- Julia Simmonds
- LOUISE PARSONAGE
- Lewis Jones
- Maxine Yvonne Huselbee
- RACHEL FOXHALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £188k | £125k |
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £115k |
| 31/12/2023 | £121k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £89k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £105k |
Common questions
Is COOKLEY PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £334,739, which the accounts state are maintained for the efficient day-to-day running of the charity. Total net assets stood at £1,057,026, comprising both unrestricted and restricted funds, with no current liabilities exceeding current assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 08/01/2025 | £15k | Cookley BMX Track |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2020 | £8k | Village Hall children's play area |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2014 | £7k | Cookley Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/03/2009 | £9k | A storage facility for sports equipment for Cookley Playing Fields |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2009 | £267k | Cookley Village Hall |