Chester City Baths Limited
The management and operation of the Chester City Baths to provide affordable facilities for the benefit of the residents of Chester and District for all aspects of health, fitness and competitive swimming and related activities, with particular emphasis on teaching children and adults to swim for their safety, well-being and enjoyment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £152,757 are below the stated policy target of £250,000, with the charity working to rebuild balances for future sustainability. The financial position is described as 'finely balanced' as the charity seeks to generate sufficient income to reopen a second pool sustainably after post-pandemic repairs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed related-party transactions or trustee remuneration.
What the accounts disclose
“The target minimum level of financial reserves is currently set at £250,000.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03243813
Company officers (Companies House)
- GLOYNE-PHILLIPS, Claire Carey on trustee list
- PADDOCK, Natalie Ann on trustee list
- CLARKSON, Steven John on trustee list
- NUNN, Jane Wendy, Dr on trustee list
- REID, David Gary on trustee list
- KAY, Martin Simon on trustee list
- MCCANN, Brian Francis on trustee list
- NUNN, Jane Wendy, Dr
Trustees
- Brian McCannchair
- Claire Carey Gloyne-Phillips
- David Gary Reid
- Dr Jane Wendy Nunn
- MARTIN SIMON KAY
- Natalie Ann Paddock
- Steven John Clarkson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £313k | £263k |
| 31/03/2024 | £286k | £318k |
| 31/03/2023 | £347k | £283k |
| 31/03/2022 | £321k | £277k |
| 31/03/2021 | £133k | £173k |
Common questions
Is Chester City Baths Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £152,757 are below the stated policy target of £250,000, with the charity working to rebuild balances for future sustainability. The financial position is described as 'finely balanced' as the charity seeks to generate sufficient income to reopen a second pool sustainably after post-pandemic repairs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed related-party transactions or trustee remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Chester City Baths Limited?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Chester City Baths Limited as a grant recipient include EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND, THE URSULA KEYES TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE URSULA KEYES TRUST | FY2022 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 22/07/2021 | £37k | COVID-19 CLRF |