ASHES PLAYING FIELD TRUST
Owns and maintains a public playing field for recreational and sporting purposes for the people of Howden and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,375 for the year, with total income of £42,533 against expenditure of £75,908. The trustees note that the charity continues to rely on support from Howden Town Council to support its expenditure. Free reserves decreased to £14,402, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy of holding only small non-designated reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants receivable 23,000” — page 12
“Itis the Trustee's policy that they will not hold any significant non designated reserves other than a small balance to cover any unexpected calls on funds not otherwise provided by designated reserves.” — page 5
Trustees
- Andrea Wilson
- Daniel Sweeting
- Elaine Ward
- Georgia Dominic
- Jodie Peary
- Judy Scargill
- Paula Richardson
- Phillip Usher
- Rachael Popow
- TIMOTHY EDWARD LEIGHTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £72k |
| 31/03/2024 | £61k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £61k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £64k |
| 31/03/2021 | £135k | £121k |
Common questions
Is ASHES PLAYING FIELD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £33,375 for the year, with total income of £42,533 against expenditure of £75,908. The trustees note that the charity continues to rely on support from Howden Town Council to support its expenditure. Free reserves decreased to £14,402, which the trustees consider consistent with their policy of holding only small non-designated reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/11/2016 | £10k | "90 Memories from 90 Years" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2015 | £6k | The Ashes Playing Field Howden - Replacement of Playground Fencing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2007 | £10k | the ashes all sports |