THE CAMBRIDGE LEISURE AND ICE CENTRE
Provision of ice skating to the community
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") OF THE CHARITY ARE:3.1.1 IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, TO ORGANISE OR PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE ORGANISATION OR PROVISION OF A SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE TO INCLUDE AN ICE RINK AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES FOR SPORT OR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INCLUDING SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY USE AND USE BY SPORTS AND OTHER GROUPS, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ICE HOCKEY AND FOR SPECTATORS.3.1.2 TO SUPPORT OR CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER OBJECTS AND PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £180,640 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £1,965,945. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £165,731, which is above the stated policy target of three months of net operational expenditure (£46,000). The trustees confirm that forecast results provide adequate cash resources to meet liabilities for at least twelve months, supporting a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income 200,122”
“The Trustees review the level of reserves required for the Charity, with the aim of maintaining them at the equivalent of three months of net operational expenditure (£46,000).” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Clifford Jacob Harris
- Dr TAMSIN CHRISTINA O'CONNELL
- Karen Louise Kennedy
- PROFESSOR BILL HARRIS
- William Richard Graham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £216k | £397k |
| 30/09/2024 | £211k | £454k |
| 30/09/2023 | £196k | £472k |
| 30/09/2022 | £186k | £539k |
| 31/08/2021 | £218k | £418k |
Common questions
Is THE CAMBRIDGE LEISURE AND ICE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £180,640 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £1,965,945. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £165,731, which is above the stated policy target of three months of net operational expenditure (£46,000). The trustees confirm that forecast results provide adequate cash resources to meet liabilities for at least twelve months, supporting a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEART RESEARCH UK | 1 | £7k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CAMBRIDGE LEISURE AND ICE CENTRE | £216k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE SPORTS HALL TRUST LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE SWIMMING CLUB | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINTER SPORTS FOUNDATION | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| Notting Hill and Harlesden Methodist Circuit | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |