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Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO

Also known as: Gainsborough Adventure Playground Ltd, Gapa

GAPA is a registered charity providing a range of children's services based on adventurous play, aimed at developing positive personal and social behaviour in children the aim isd to promote and deliver high quality adventurous play to children age 0-14 from Gainsborough and the surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

GAPA is a registered charity providing a range of children's services based on adventurous play, aimed at developing positive personal and social behaviour in children the aim isd to promote and deliver high quality adventurous play to children age 0-14 from Gainsborough and the surrounding area.

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
£163,248
Latest Expenditure
£109,899

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.3%
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
£163,248
£109,8990 / 2
2024
£100,748
£133,5740 / 2
2023
£108,952
£115,9130 / 3
2022
£77,924
£87,9160 / 1
2021
£85,780
£111,0830 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO

What does Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO do?

GAPA is a registered charity providing a range of children's services based on adventurous play, aimed at developing positive personal and social behaviour in children the aim isd to promote and deliver high quality adventurous play to children age 0-14 from Gainsborough and the surrounding area.

How much income did Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO report in 2025?

Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO reported total income of £163k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO registered as a charity?

Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2009 as charity number 1130827. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO?

Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Elizabeth Farmer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO operate?

Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130827.

Details

Address
Riseholme Road
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 1NL
Registration Date
29 July 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003778
Charity Number
1130827

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Trustees

Karen Elizabeth Farmer Chair
David Farmer
Joanne Marie McGrath
Nicholas Coxon

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gainsborough Adventure Playground Ltd
  • Gapa

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