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Friends Of Ridley Park

Friends of Ridley Park organise the hire and management of the pavilion for the benefit of the local community. Activities include gardening, tree planting, nature projects, talks, a bird screen area and heritage projects. Throughout the year, we carry out clean ups and litter picks in addition to fundraising for improvements within the park.

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Activities & Mission

Friends of Ridley Park organise the hire and management of the pavilion for the benefit of the local community. Activities include gardening, tree planting, nature projects, talks, a bird screen area and heritage projects. Throughout the year, we carry out clean ups and litter picks in addition to fundraising for improvements within the park.

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
£3,131
Latest Expenditure
£1,602

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 51.2%
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
£3,131
£1,6020 / 32
2024
£4,350
£26,6050 / 18
2023
£3,771
£7150 / 18
2022
£8,317
£8150 / 34
2021
£18,389
£1,5480 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Ridley Park

What does Friends Of Ridley Park do?

Friends of Ridley Park organise the hire and management of the pavilion for the benefit of the local community. Activities include gardening, tree planting, nature projects, talks, a bird screen area and heritage projects. Throughout the year, we carry out clean ups and litter picks in addition to fundraising for improvements within the park.

How much income did Friends Of Ridley Park report in 2025?

Friends Of Ridley Park reported total income of £3k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Ridley Park registered as a charity?

Friends Of Ridley Park was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 2018 as charity number 1177588. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Friends Of Ridley Park?

Friends Of Ridley Park is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Ridley Park operate?

Friends Of Ridley Park operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Ridley Park a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Ridley Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177588.

Details

Address
4 PARK VIEW
BLYTH
NE24 3AY
Registration Date
19 March 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5119692
Charity Number
1177588

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Trustees

FIONA MARY GIBSON
John David Young
John Stenhouse
Also governs 1 other charity

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