GYMNASTIC TRUST LTD

Registered charity 1064878 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EPPING FOREST GYMNASTICS CENTRE, EPPING FOREST GYMNASTICS CENTRE TRUST LTD, Southend Gymnastics Centre, THE GYMNASTICS CENTRE TRUST

The Formation, Running and Development of Gymnastic Centres in the Area of Southend on Sea for the benefit of the local community

Objects

(1) TO ADVANCE THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS RESIDENT IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHEND ON SEA BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND INSTRUCTION OF GYMNASTICS. (2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR GYMNASTICS COACHES AND TEACHERS.

Area of benefit: SOUTHEND ON SEA

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£364k
Latest spending
£284k
Registered
1997
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £114,199 from £34,075 in the prior year, driven by income of £364,060 against expenditure of £283,936. The trustees report that all expenditure is funded in advance and there are no identified risks or problems. The charity maintains a policy of keeping sufficient reserves for unforeseen circumstances, subject to annual review.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves in the event of unforeseen circumstances (held: £114k)
“The trustees remain committed to maintaining sufficient reserves in the event of unforeseen circumstances arising - this policy is subject to a regular review of finances annually.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Southend-on-sea

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£364k£284k
31/03/2024£241k£214k
31/03/2023£149k£146k
31/03/2022£176k£142k
31/03/2021£126k£70k

Common questions

Is GYMNASTIC TRUST LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £114,199 from £34,075 in the prior year, driven by income of £364,060 against expenditure of £283,936. The trustees report that all expenditure is funded in advance and there are no identified risks or problems. The charity maintains a policy of keeping sufficient reserves for unforeseen circumstances, subject to annual review. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.