MIKE THURSTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE
Providing coaching in water activities (in particular canoeing) to young people, and the provision of camping facilities and equipment for water activities for youth organisations and others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash and reserves total approximately £28,593, which is higher than the trustees' normal target of £10,000 due to funds held for planned maintenance projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust would generally aim to keep around £10,000 in reserve to cover any unexpected maintenance issues.” — page 3
Trustees
- David Belcher
- Edward Charles Molloy
- GARRY RJ KEMP
- MR MIKE BROOKS
- MRS DOT LANGTON
- Mark Harman
- Martin Jeremy Wall
- Stephen Andrew Cook
- TONY DENNIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £30k | £7k |
| 30/09/2024 | £12k | £8k |
| 30/09/2023 | £15k | £6k |
| 30/09/2022 | £15k | £6k |
| 30/09/2021 | £15k | £6k |
Common questions
Is MIKE THURSTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash and reserves total approximately £28,593, which is higher than the trustees' normal target of £10,000 due to funds held for planned maintenance projects. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 20/06/2025 | £5k | Providing a fully DDA compliant, shower, changing and toilet |