ESSEX DISABLED SPORTS FOUNDATION
The provision of sporting activities for disabled and special needs youngsters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £202,812, a decrease from £215,229 in the prior year, following a net expenditure of £12,417. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and note that all reserves are unrestricted funds held on deposit. The charity relies on fundraising and donations, with a trading subsidiary contributing covenanted profits to support future charitable activity.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent to retain reserves they would consider to be reasonable in order to fund future charitable activity.” — page 3
“The charity is the 100% Shareholder (two ordinary shares of £1 each) in The Presidents Sporting Club Limited, the trading subsidiary of the charity. The subsidiary covenants its annual profits to the charity.” — page 7
“The charity is the 100% Shareholder (two ordinary shares of £1 each) in The Presidents Sporting Club Limited, the trading subsidiary of the charity.” — page 7
Trustees
- MICHAEL CHARLES JACKSON M B E
- SIDNEY GEORGE OSBOURN FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £91k | £103k |
| 31/10/2024 | £82k | £95k |
| 31/10/2023 | £86k | £88k |
| 31/10/2022 | £68k | £51k |
| 31/10/2021 | £30k | £7k |
Common questions
Is ESSEX DISABLED SPORTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £202,812, a decrease from £215,229 in the prior year, following a net expenditure of £12,417. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound and note that all reserves are unrestricted funds held on deposit. The charity relies on fundraising and donations, with a trading subsidiary contributing covenanted profits to support future charitable activity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ESSEX DISABLED SPORTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ESSEX DISABLED SPORTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |