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Buckland Park Play Association

To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time activities for childrenresident in the City of Portsmouth, particularly the area known as Buckland, ofwhich such children have need by reason of their youth or social and economiccircumstances, which will improve the conditions of life for such children bypromoting their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

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Activities & Mission

To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time activities for childrenresident in the City of Portsmouth, particularly the area known as Buckland, ofwhich such children have need by reason of their youth or social and economiccircumstances, which will improve the conditions of life for such children bypromoting their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,963
Latest Expenditure
£11,290

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 51.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£21,963
£11,2900 / 30
2024
£21,962
£11,2890 / 50
2023
£16,499
£26,6050 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Buckland Park Play Association

What does Buckland Park Play Association do?

To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time activities for childrenresident in the City of Portsmouth, particularly the area known as Buckland, ofwhich such children have need by reason of their youth or social and economiccircumstances, which will improve the conditions of life for such children bypromoting their physical, mental and spiritual well being.

How much income did Buckland Park Play Association report in 2025?

Buckland Park Play Association reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Buckland Park Play Association registered as a charity?

Buckland Park Play Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1986 as charity number 294707. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Buckland Park Play Association?

Buckland Park Play Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maureen Susie Maplesden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Buckland Park Play Association operate?

Buckland Park Play Association operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

Is Buckland Park Play Association a registered charity?

Yes — Buckland Park Play Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294707.

Details

Address
Buckland Park Play Center
Malins Road
Portsmouth
P02 7BA
Registration Date
20 June 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294707
Charity Number
294707

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Trustees

Maureen Susie Maplesden Chair
Anne Johnson
ELIZABETH ROTHWELl
Emily Wright
KAREN ELAINE WEBB
Kathleen Searles
Samantha Gonnella
SHARON DEACON
STEVEN PAUL ANDREWS
VICTORIA ANN LENTHALL

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