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The Friends Of Upton Country Park

Also known as: The Friends of Upton County Park

To promote the educational and physical recreation aspects of Upton Country Park area (which includes Upton House) and to improve the area and facilities and amenities within it for so long as, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, that area shall be maintained as a Country Park and as a place of achitectural and natural beauty.

Activities & Mission

To promote the educational and physical recreation aspects of Upton Country Park area (which includes Upton House) and to improve the area and facilities and amenities within it for so long as, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, that area shall be maintained as a Country Park and as a place of achitectural and natural beauty.

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
£31,397
Latest Expenditure
£18,686

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 59.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 59.5%
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
£31,397
£18,6860 / 9
2023
£29,349
£28,9640 / 20
2022
£24,515
£34,9840 / 20
2021
£17,655
£81,7070 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Upton Country Park

What does The Friends Of Upton Country Park do?

To promote the educational and physical recreation aspects of Upton Country Park area (which includes Upton House) and to improve the area and facilities and amenities within it for so long as, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, that area shall be maintained as a Country Park and as a place of achitectural and natural beauty.

How much income did The Friends Of Upton Country Park report in 2024?

The Friends Of Upton Country Park reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Upton Country Park registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Upton Country Park was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 1976 as charity number 272450. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Upton Country Park?

The Friends Of Upton Country Park is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Upton Country Park operate?

The Friends Of Upton Country Park operates in Poole, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Friends Of Upton Country Park a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Upton Country Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 272450.

Details

Address
23 Godmanston Close
POOLE
Dorset
BH17 8BT
Registration Date
8 December 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
272450
Charity Number
272450

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Trustees

Caroline Leppan
Diana Butler
Kathy Dinmore
Lindsey Mumford
Maggie Wood
MARY CARR
MR MIKE YEOMANS
Nick Woods
Robert Griffin

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Friends of Upton County Park

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