THE LONDON SPORTS TRUST
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £393,730 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves covers their stated policy target of approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds which equates to approximately 3 months of charitable expenditure.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Hymanchair
- MICHAEL DEFOE
- RICHARD BELLARS
- Rod Jack
- Sally Kettle
- Samuel Dale
- Sonia Mkoloma
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £669k | £610k |
| 31/03/2024 | £596k | £793k |
| 31/03/2023 | £833k | £742k |
| 31/03/2022 | £735k | £659k |
| 31/03/2021 | £642k | £457k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON SPORTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on unrestricted funds of £393,730 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confirm that the current level of free reserves covers their stated policy target of approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The independent examiner reported that no matters came to their attention requiring further explanation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LONDON SPORTS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LONDON SPORTS TRUST as a grant recipient include Young K&C, JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, THE DISTILLERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young K&C | FY2022 | £275k | Holiday Activities and Food |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £183k | Formal Education |
| THE DISTILLERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £10k | City & Livery Giving |
| Young K&C | FY2024 | — | General Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/11/2025 | £13k | Active for Life |
| Sport England | 19/06/2020 | £1k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2019 | £10k | Grow Your Business |
| Greater London Authority | 29/07/2019 | £33k | Time Out Together |
| Greater London Authority | 01/05/2019 | £1k | Grant to London Sports Trust |
| Sport England | 25/09/2018 | £10k | SAFE Camp |
| Sport England | 27/08/2015 | £249k | Westminster Active Communities |
| Greater London Authority | 08/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to London Sports Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2014 | £9k | Skills for Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2012 | £186k | Sorted |
| Sport England | 18/05/2012 | £7k | Safer Neighbourhood Scheme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2007 | £10k | Springboard |