NOTTINGHAM WILDCATS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS TRUST
During 2008 the charity has built a ·750,000 extension to the facility as part of a drive to increase participation in sport. The charity's pricing policy has enabled the local community to access the existing and new facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £46,177 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by income from facility hires and grants. Total net assets increased significantly to £8,151,563, largely due to the revaluation of land and buildings, while unrestricted reserves stood at £64,075. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“1 employees were paid over £50,000 during this accounting period.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Aaron Wharton
- Aris Georgopoulos
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID PRIOR
- Jake Meskell
- Martin Ian Ford
- Nichola Jane Rose
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £548k | £496k |
| 31/08/2024 | £512k | £470k |
| 31/08/2023 | £496k | £485k |
| 31/08/2022 | £510k | £584k |
| 31/08/2021 | £415k | £465k |
Common questions
Is NOTTINGHAM WILDCATS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £46,177 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by income from facility hires and grants. Total net assets increased significantly to £8,151,563, largely due to the revaluation of land and buildings, while unrestricted reserves stood at £64,075. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NOTTINGHAM WILDCATS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £50,001 - £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 18/11/2021 | £74k | Changing Rooms and Resurfacing Third Sports Hall Floor |
| Sport England | 27/01/2021 | £38k | COVID-19 SWSP Basketball WBBL |
| Sport England | 30/11/2020 | £1k | Covid-19 UFS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2019 | £8k | Create a study space for young people |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- GREATER MANCHESTER COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED
- NORTON SPORTS CHARITY
- NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
- PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST
- CLUB DONCASTER COMMUNITY SPORTS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTTINGHAM WILDCATS COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS TRUST | £548k | £50,001 - £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREATER MANCHESTER COMMUNITY BASKETBALL AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £316k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTON SPORTS CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |