Friends Of Ropner Park
Also known as: Forp
Organise events and band concerts in Ropner Park. Provide healthy home baked food and snacks in the cafe. Encourage recreational use of the park by individuals, families and groups. Encourage art, photographic groups and schools to use the park, portray their favourite scenes, and to display their work in the cafe if they wish. Liase with Stockton Council on future works and events within the park
Activities & Mission
Organise events and band concerts in Ropner Park. Provide healthy home baked food and snacks in the cafe. Encourage recreational use of the park by individuals, families and groups. Encourage art, photographic groups and schools to use the park, portray their favourite scenes, and to display their work in the cafe if they wish. Liase with Stockton Council on future works and events 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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £358,753 | £336,879 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £301,616 | £307,000 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £264,969 | £264,814 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £253,139 | £254,302 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £157,013 | £146,293 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Ropner Park
What does Friends Of Ropner Park do?
Organise events and band concerts in Ropner Park. Provide healthy home baked food and snacks in the cafe. Encourage recreational use of the park by individuals, families and groups. Encourage art, photographic groups and schools to use the park, portray their favourite scenes, and to display their work in the cafe if they wish. Liase with Stockton Council on future works and events within the park
How much income did Friends Of Ropner Park report in 2025?
Friends Of Ropner Park reported total income of £359k and reported expenditure of £337k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Ropner Park registered as a charity?
Friends Of Ropner Park was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2008 as charity number 1125093. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Friends Of Ropner Park?
Friends Of Ropner Park is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is STAN TAYLORSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Ropner Park operate?
Friends Of Ropner Park operates in Stockton-on-tees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Ropner Park a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Ropner Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125093.
Details
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Cleveland
TS18 4EH
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- 14 May 2026
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