KINGFISHERS SWIMMING CLUB
Teaching, development and practice of swimming, open water swimming and water safety (and where appropriate, competing), whether as a sport, leisure pastime or for physical health or mental wellbeing. Activities are inclusive, regardless of age and ability, from teaching swimming strokes to the development of technique and competitive coaching in the Borough of Scarborough and surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,906 for the year ending 30th September 2025, compared to £2,569 in the prior year. Total income increased to £125,366 from £115,933, while total expenditure rose to £114,460 from £113,364. The trustees report that there are no funds materially in deficit and that cash reserves are held to cover liabilities and unexpected expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“A cash reserve is held to cover liabilities and contractual payments in the event of closure of the club or to meet any unexpected expenditure or claim and for any projects against which funds have been raised or collected I advance. The reserve also enables the club to manage in the event of a temporary short or medium term closure. The operating reserve, excluding temporary closure of the pool facility, is to cover contractual costs, and notice periods in commercial and employment contracts.” — page 9
Trustees
- Kath Minghellachair
- Brian De-Alker
- Georgina Calvert
- Hannah Foster
- Kelly Trotter
- Leanne Anderson
- Nicola Bailey
- PAULA AMBURY
- Shaun Vasey
- Vicky Gough
- Victoria Gill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £125k | £114k |
| 30/09/2024 | £116k | £114k |
| 30/09/2023 | £86k | £95k |
| 30/09/2022 | £88k | £87k |
| 30/09/2021 | £52k | £45k |
Common questions
Is KINGFISHERS SWIMMING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £10,906 for the year ending 30th September 2025, compared to £2,569 in the prior year. Total income increased to £125,366 from £115,933, while total expenditure rose to £114,460 from £113,364. The trustees report that there are no funds materially in deficit and that cash reserves are held to cover liabilities and unexpected expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KINGFISHERS SWIMMING CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KINGFISHERS SWIMMING CLUB as a grant recipient include BLUESPARK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUESPARK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | — | Training courses for young leader swimming coaches |
Charities like this
- SWIM TORQUAY LIMITED
- GUILDFORD CITY SWIMMING CLUB
- THE SWIMMING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY - U.K.
- DARTMOUTH SWIMMING POOL COMPANY LIMITED
- THE WRAGBY AND DISTRICT SWIMMING CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGFISHERS SWIMMING CLUB | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWIM TORQUAY LIMITED | £481k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GUILDFORD CITY SWIMMING CLUB | £1.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SWIMMING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £2.6m | £120,001 - £130,000 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY - U.K. | £6.2m | — | — | unclear | 1.4% | no doubt |
| DARTMOUTH SWIMMING POOL COMPANY LIMITED | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |