BRIGHT PARK
Education and training facility for children with special needs, promotion of education, assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £12,242 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net current liabilities of £5,032. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were £54,704, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, with cash reserves at year-end being only £2,700. The independent examiner identified a matter of concern regarding the charity's financial position, noting the deficit and limited cash resources, though the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis based on expected future surpluses.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 10
Funders the charity credits
- West Derby Wastelands
Trustees
- LIVERPOOL LIGHTHOUSE LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £104k |
| 31/03/2024 | £106k | £121k |
| 31/03/2023 | £98k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £40k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £13k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHT PARK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £12,242 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net current liabilities of £5,032. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were £54,704, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, with cash reserves at year-end being only £2,700. The independent examiner identified a matter of concern regarding the charity's financial position, noting the deficit and limited cash resources, though the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis based on expected future surpluses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIGHT PARK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIGHT PARK as a grant recipient include PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND, THE RAINFORD TRUST, THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Merseyside |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £750 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2025 | £20k | BP Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £10k | Bright Park Forest School |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £25k | Bright Park Core Funding |