LONG LANE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Provision of football & sports facilities for young people & the community in general.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS IN FULL TIME EDUCATION WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF GREENWICH BY ENCOURAGING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN FOOTBALL AND GAMES AND SPORTS'
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,838 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total unrestricted funds falling to £22,970. Per the trustees' report, free reserves are currently below the stated policy target of two to three months of operating costs, and the charity faces ongoing subsidence issues and a significant long-term loan from the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's principal source of income continues to be pitch hire, which generated £167,447 (2024: £171,471), representing approximately 59% of charitable income.”
“the trustees consider that the charity should aim to hold free reserves equivalent to approximately two to three months of operating costs, which equates to a target range of approximately £26,000 to £39,000.” — page 5
“During the year, staff costs of £48,598 (2024: £48,470) were recharged to Long Lane Catering Ltd.” — page 20
“At the balance sheet date the charity was owed £23,107 by the subsidiary trading company, Long Lane Catering Ltd.” — page 20
“During the year, staff costs of £48,598 (2024: £48,470) were recharged to Long Lane Catering Ltd.” — page 20
“At the balance sheet date the charity was owed £23,107 by the subsidiary trading company, Long Lane Catering Ltd.” — page 20
“The charity owns a wholly owned subsidiary, Long Lane Catering Ltd” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Denis O'Connor
- Kevin Buck
- Raffaele Gallo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £284k | £302k |
| 31/05/2024 | £274k | £267k |
| 31/05/2023 | £241k | £251k |
| 31/05/2022 | £242k | £223k |
| 31/05/2021 | £230k | £159k |
Common questions
Is LONG LANE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £17,838 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with total unrestricted funds falling to £22,970. Per the trustees' report, free reserves are currently below the stated policy target of two to three months of operating costs, and the charity faces ongoing subsidence issues and a significant long-term loan from the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 02/09/2013 | £47k | Expansion of gymnasium and purchase of new equipment |