Garston Adventure Playground
Provide play activities/opportunities for young people aged 6-16 years.
Activities & Mission
Provide play activities/opportunities for young people aged 6-16 years.
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
Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,146,980 | £1,147,985 | £1,147,985 | £217,242 | £33,483 | 5 / 10 |
| 2024 | £353,787 | £219,098 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £148,692 | £143,667 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £173,614 | £150,316 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £212,716 | £170,702 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Garston Adventure Playground
What does Garston Adventure Playground do?
Provide play activities/opportunities for young people aged 6-16 years.
How much income did Garston Adventure Playground report in 2025?
Garston Adventure Playground reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Garston Adventure Playground?
Garston Adventure Playground has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Garston Adventure Playground registered as a charity?
Garston Adventure Playground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2004 as charity number 1103838. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Garston Adventure Playground?
Garston Adventure Playground is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Garston Adventure Playground operate?
Garston Adventure Playground operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Garston Adventure Playground a registered charity?
Yes — Garston Adventure Playground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103838.
Details
LIVERPOOL
L19 1QP
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