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
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £20,153 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £993,906. The trustees note that the charity maintains adequate funds for efficient day-to-day running, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters required attention for a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“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 4
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £115k |
| 31/12/2023 | £121k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £89k |
| 31/12/2021 | £70k | £105k |
| 31/12/2020 | £82k | £109k |
Common questions
Is COOKLEY PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £20,153 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £993,906. The trustees note that the charity maintains adequate funds for efficient day-to-day running, and the independent examiner confirmed no matters required attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2024 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 | 16/03/2009 | £9k | A storage facility for sports equipment for Cookley Playing Fields |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2009 | £267k | Cookley Village Hall |