Act for the charity
Trustees must make decisions in the Trust’s best interests and pursue its charitable purpose.
Governance
Responsible care for a community asset
Darrington Village Field Trust is accountable for protecting, maintaining and improving the Village Field for public benefit.
Charity identity
Darrington Village Field Trust
The Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as charity number 505756.
Its stated charitable activity is to provide and maintain a playing field and play equipment for use by the general public in Darrington.
- Registered name
- Darrington Village Field Trust
- Charity number
- 505756
- Registration date
- 13 January 1977
- Operating area
- City of Wakefield
Responsibilities
How the Trust is governed
Trustees hold formal responsibility for the charity. Volunteers and community representatives support practical work and events without replacing that accountability.
Protect resources
The Trust is responsible for using money, property and other resources carefully and appropriately.
Maintain oversight
Trustees oversee plans, risks, record-keeping and the work carried out on the charity’s behalf.
Report transparently
Required returns and financial information are submitted to the Charity Commission.
Current trustees
People with formal responsibility
Familiar names are used on this website. The Charity Commission record provides the formal public register.
Richard Hirst
Trustee
Pete Batty
Trustee
Nick Storr
Trustee
Formal records
Accounts and public information
The Charity Commission record is the authoritative source for the Trust’s submitted accounts, annual returns, trustee register and regulatory status.
Linking to that record avoids keeping a second copy of financial information that could become outdated.
Open the Charity Commission recordTrust documents
Policies and other approved public documents will be listed here when the trustees have confirmed what should be published.
Our approach
Simple principles for good governance
Community benefit
Decisions should support the Field’s long-term value to Darrington and its visitors.
Appropriate openness
Public information should be clear and current while personal and security-sensitive details remain protected.
Responsible decisions
Material commitments should be considered, recorded and approved through the Trust’s agreed processes.
Questions about the Trust
Contact the trustees
For a governance enquiry, document request or question about the charity, email the Village Field Trust with a clear description of what you need.
Email the Village Field Trust