Registered Charity No: 300152
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2025
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Main Charity Name Finchampstead Park
Registered Charity Number 300152
Charity’s Principal Address Finchampstead Memorial Park
The Village
Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire
RG40 4JU
Description
Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947
The property called “The Finchampstead Park” shall be held upon trust to permit the same to be used for the purposes of the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being and mental and training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development by the provision of facilities for Physical Training and Recreation and through the medium of recreation grounds and playing fields reading and recreation rooms, library and lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments, or
otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Finchampstead in the County of Berkshire and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex ,or of political, religious or other opinions.
Management Committee 2025
Mr N Doody Chairman Mr S Bromley Vice Chairman Miss B Kemp Treasurer Miss B Kemp Secretary Mrs C Fox Mrs S Napper Mr S Weeks Mr G Loveday Rev Gemma Donnell Mr P Jones Miss E Kilsby Mr L Fryer Mr R Cundy
Mrs K King Mrs C Shillcock Mr L Janaway Mr A Moore
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The list of organisations entitled to appoint a member of the Management Committee are as follows:-
Cricket Club Football Club Sports Club Netball Brownies Churchyard Trust Finchampstead C of E School Finches Pre-School Friendly Finches Mother’s Union Parish Council Parochial Church Council Ringcraft RSPB Women’s Institute + 4 Parish Members elected at AGM + Co-opted members
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
The Management Committee as Trustees, are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which properly present the Charity’s receipts and payments for the financial year and its assets and liabilities at the end of that year. They must also ensure that proper accounting records are maintained.
Activities and Achievements during 2025
Solar System
With the help of a grant from the Parish Council we had 34 solar panels, batteries etc installed in April via the So Together scheme.Sadly the installers made a poor job of the installation and no certification could be issued. The company then folded.
Solar Together were eventually able to appoint a new company to carry out remedial work. The first part was ca out in August with the final work being carried out 30 March 2026. We still await handover & certification of the s
Fundraising
Professional Theatre Evening All For Your Delight from Farnham Maltings touring Theatre 16th Oct was a great 70 people attended a super evening.hanks to Bev for heading this up and to Sue and Neil for assisting. £679 ra Tennis
In April the Arborfield tennis coach joined us as Arborfield Courts were closed for refurbishmment. She has liked venue so much that she has stayed at the Park rather than returning to Arborfield after refurbishment of their co
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The accounts set out on page 5 for the financial year (being the period of 12 months ending 31 December 2025 and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date are also set out on page 6 are as approved by the Management Committee.
On behalf of the Management Committee
………………………………………………… N Doody (Chairman)
………………………………………………… B Kemp (Treasurer)
27th April 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES & MEMBERS OF THE FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
This report is made solely to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. My examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee those matters that I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s Report and for no other purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, for my examination work and my statement.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section
-
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out
Independent examiner’s statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
………………….………………………… Megan Lefebvre-King
The Chimes Wellington Meadows Monument Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9PW
24-Apr-26
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Registered Charity No: 300152
Receipts & Payments Account For the Year Ended 31st December 2025
| Receipts Cupboard Rental Tennis court Pre-school Hall bookings Sports club Sports club Insurance Interest received Sundries & Donations towards expenditure Solar Panel Grant from Parish Council Fund raising events Sub Total Asset & Investment Sales Total Receipts Payments Insurance Sports Club Insurance Park maintenance by Sports Club Printing, stationery, postage, advertising & membership Council Tax Water , windows and refuse disposal Electricity Caretakers wages and cleaning Hall maintenance Hall Refurbishment Hall Project Solar Panels Park/Play Area Refurbishment/maintenance & projects Professional fees re lease (5 yearly) Examination fees Sundry expenses Telephone Gifts Sports club - use of club facilities by park org (inc in maintenance Sub Total Asset & Investment Purchases |
2025 460 3,309 16,814 16,267 9,750 4,805 281 0 0 679 52,365 0 52,365 3,283 4,805 7,560 483 441 1,674 5,237 9,398 2,308 0 12,622 2,634 0 150 10 0 0 0 50,603 0 |
2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 460 2,063 13,001 16,656 12,188 3,977 288 0 17,600 219 |
||
| 66,451 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 66,451 | ||
| 2,578 3,977 9,450 390 147 1,681 4,154 8,580 2,604 20,718 4,449 6,892 0 140 97 0 0 0 |
||
| 65,858 | ||
| 0 |
| Total Payments Net Income = Receipts - Payments Cash Funds Last Year Cash Funds This Year |
50,603 1,762 53,211 54,973 |
65,858 |
|---|---|---|
| 593 52,618 53,211 |
| FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Registered Charity No: 300152 Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31st December 2025 Monetary Assets - Cash Funds Santander Bank current account Santander Bank business deposit account Sub Total Other Monetary Assets Total Monetary Assets Assets Retained for Charities Own Use Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947 Assets Debtors now due for payment Total Assets Liabilities |
Page 6 2025 2024 26,951 25,471 28,022 27,740 54,973 53,211 £54,973 £53,211 448.00 9 0 0 £448 £9 |
Page 6 2025 2024 26,951 25,471 28,022 27,740 54,973 53,211 £54,973 £53,211 448.00 9 0 0 £448 £9 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 0 £9 |
| Creditors now due for payment | 1525.27 | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | Other liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | £1,525 | £0 |
Signature of 2 trustees on behalf of all trustees
| ……………………………………………… | N Doody (Chairman) |
|---|---|
| …………………………………………….. | B Kemp (Treasurer) |
| 27 April 2026 |
Registered Charity No: 300152
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2025
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Main Charity Name Finchampstead Park
Registered Charity Number 300152
Charity’s Principal Address Finchampstead Memorial Park
The Village
Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire
RG40 4JU
Description
Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947
The property called “The Finchampstead Park” shall be held upon trust to permit the same to be used for the purposes of the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being and mental and training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development by the provision of facilities for Physical Training and Recreation and through the medium of recreation grounds and playing fields reading and recreation rooms, library and lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments, or
otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Finchampstead in the County of Berkshire and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex ,or of political, religious or other opinions.
Management Committee 2025
Mr N Doody Chairman Mr S Bromley Vice Chairman Miss B Kemp Treasurer Miss B Kemp Secretary Mrs C Fox Mrs S Napper Mr S Weeks Mr G Loveday Rev Gemma Donnell Mr P Jones Miss E Kilsby Mr L Fryer Mr R Cundy
Mrs K King Mrs C Shillcock Mr L Janaway Mr A Moore
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The list of organisations entitled to appoint a member of the Management Committee are as follows:-
Cricket Club Football Club Sports Club Netball Brownies Churchyard Trust Finchampstead C of E School Finches Pre-School Friendly Finches Mother’s Union Parish Council Parochial Church Council Ringcraft RSPB Women’s Institute + 4 Parish Members elected at AGM + Co-opted members
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
The Management Committee as Trustees, are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which properly present the Charity’s receipts and payments for the financial year and its assets and liabilities at the end of that year. They must also ensure that proper accounting records are maintained.
Activities and Achievements during 2025
Solar System
With the help of a grant from the Parish Council we had 34 solar panels, batteries etc installed in April via the So Together scheme.Sadly the installers made a poor job of the installation and no certification could be issued. The company then folded.
Solar Together were eventually able to appoint a new company to carry out remedial work. The first part was ca out in August with the final work being carried out 30 March 2026. We still await handover & certification of the s
Fundraising
Professional Theatre Evening All For Your Delight from Farnham Maltings touring Theatre 16th Oct was a great 70 people attended a super evening.hanks to Bev for heading this up and to Sue and Neil for assisting. £679 ra Tennis
In April the Arborfield tennis coach joined us as Arborfield Courts were closed for refurbishmment. She has liked venue so much that she has stayed at the Park rather than returning to Arborfield after refurbishment of their co
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The accounts set out on page 5 for the financial year (being the period of 12 months ending 31 December 2025 and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date are also set out on page 6 are as approved by the Management Committee.
On behalf of the Management Committee
………………………………………………… N Doody (Chairman)
………………………………………………… B Kemp (Treasurer)
27th April 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES & MEMBERS OF THE FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
This report is made solely to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. My examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee those matters that I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s Report and for no other purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, for my examination work and my statement.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section
-
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out
Independent examiner’s statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
………………….………………………… Megan Lefebvre-King
The Chimes Wellington Meadows Monument Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9PW
24-Apr-26
olar
arried system
t success. aised.
d our ourts.