Friends of Singleton Park/Ffrindiau Parc Singleton
What it does
Working under the guidance of the local authority FoSP enhances the benefits of accessing green spaces by getting people involved in activities and volunteer days that it runs eg. gardening, ecological walks, litter picks, small scale events There are also benefits via community engagement which can improve cohesion in the local community by bringing them together to enjoy activities together.
Its charitable purposes
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SKETTY, UPLANDS, SWANSEA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT"), TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION, SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT OF SINGLETON PARK, EXCLUDING THE BOTANICAL GARDEN COMPLEX, AND ITS AMENITIES.
Causes
- What it works on
- Recreation
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it works
- Other charitable activities
Where it works
- In Wales
- City of Swansea
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 March 2026, it had income of £9,019 and spent £5,807.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £9,019 | £5,807 | Not reported | 6 |
| 31 March 2025 | £525 | £1,255 | Not reported | 8 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,929 | £412 | Not reported | 16 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Up 208%, from £2,929 in the year to 31 March 2024 to £9,019 in the year to 31 March 2026.
- Spending against income
- It spent 64% of its income in the year to 31 March 2026. It spent more than its income in 1 of the 3 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 31 March 2025: Not reported. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 March 2024 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
Funders that publish to 360Giving list 2 grants to this charity since 2024, worth at least £8,650.
By funder
- The National Lottery Community Fund£8,400, 1 grant
- Making A Difference Locally£250, 1 grant
| Awarded | Grant | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £8,400 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Making A Difference Locally | £250 |
Trustees
7 trustees run the charity.
- Susan Gail DaviesChair
- Ann Mary Lowe
- Margaret Rees
- Marilyn O'Connell
- Paul Craig Bidder
- Rhiannon Mary Barrar
- Vanessa Morag Lucas
Filing record
Of the last 3 annual returns that were due, 3 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 31 January 2027 | Received 15 October 2026, 108 days early | Received 15 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | 31 January 2026 | Received 3 November 2025, 89 days early | Received 3 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Received 4 December 2024, 58 days early | Received 4 December 2024 |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1204529
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 30 August 2023
- Governing document
- CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 30 Aug 2023
- Council area of its contact address
- Swansea
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.