the parks foundation

The charity supports the general public. The Parks Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Bournemouth and operates in Bournemouth and Poole.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Parks Foundation provides and enhances the facilities and equipping of parks and green spaces within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for the benefit of the community. The Parks Foundation also aims to advance public education in subjects related to parks and green spaces, and to provide leisure and recreation facilities supporting social welfare.

Fundraising

See where The Parks Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Bournemouth Poole

Financial Information

Latest Income

£610,692

Latest Expenditure

£506,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £596,270

Charitable Activities £8,169

Other Trading £2,814

Investments £3,439

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £504,865

Raising Funds £1,501

Governance £1,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£610,692	£506,366	£504,865	£350,033	£350,033	12 / 306
2023	£342,941	£608,874				0 / 79
2022	£642,569	£888,438	£888,438	£544,301	£180,121	13 / 52
2021	£889,914	£496,162	£496,112	£790,170	£120,861	8 / 53
2020	£408,337	£176,937				0 / 34