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Friends Of Didsbury Park

In the last 10 years members and volunteers have done over 50,000 hours of work in the park in the face of ever more severe local authority cuts, thereby preserving the park as an invaluable amenity and now regularly attaining the highest standards in the Britain in Bloom competition; being voted the "most favourite" park in Manchester and awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Services in 2023

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Activities & Mission

In the last 10 years members and volunteers have done over 50,000 hours of work in the park in the face of ever more severe local authority cuts, thereby preserving the park as an invaluable amenity and now regularly attaining the highest standards in the Britain in Bloom competition; being voted the "most favourite" park in Manchester and awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Services in 2023

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,813
Latest Expenditure
£11,521

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 106.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 106.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,813
£11,5210 / 150
2023
£23,393
£26,6780 / 100
2022
£15,848
£19,2870 / 130
2021
£20,931
£18,8910 / 100
2020
£12,809
£10,4940 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Didsbury Park

What does Friends Of Didsbury Park do?

In the last 10 years members and volunteers have done over 50,000 hours of work in the park in the face of ever more severe local authority cuts, thereby preserving the park as an invaluable amenity and now regularly attaining the highest standards in the Britain in Bloom competition; being voted the "most favourite" park in Manchester and awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Services in 2023

How much income did Friends Of Didsbury Park report in 2024?

Friends Of Didsbury Park reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Didsbury Park registered as a charity?

Friends Of Didsbury Park was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 2018 as charity number 1179064. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Friends Of Didsbury Park?

Friends Of Didsbury Park is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN ALLAN JOHNSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Didsbury Park operate?

Friends Of Didsbury Park operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Didsbury Park a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Didsbury Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179064.

Details

Address
21 Heritage Gardens
MANCHESTER
M20 5HJ
Registration Date
4 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124318
Charity Number
1179064

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Trustees

BRIAN ALLAN JOHNSON Chair
Allan Jepson
BIENIO ONG
Louise Anne Lyne
Murray James Nee

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