LIPHOOK & RIPSLEY CRICKET CLUB
The object of the charity is to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing cricket.This is achieved by offering coaching and competitive opportunities in cricket, managing the sports facilities at Ripsley Park, ensuring a duty of care to all members of the club and providing all its services in a way that is fair to everyone
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the club is not wealthy and relies on grants, donations, and volunteer support to maintain financial stability. The trustees aim to keep a modest financial reserve to respond to unexpected costs and facility improvements. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters of concern identified.
What the accounts disclose
“At the same time, it is important that the club maintains a modest financial reserve. This allows us to respond to unexpected costs such as machinery breakdowns while also enabling us to continue improving the club and its facilities for all members.”
Trustees
- LAURENCE WILLIAM FIDDLERchair
- JOHN STRONG
- Michael Poore
- Nick Cansfield
- STEVEN BRADLEY WHITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £133k | £128k |
| 31/10/2024 | £31k | £48k |
| 31/10/2023 | £29k | £39k |
| 31/10/2022 | £31k | £39k |
| 31/10/2021 | £44k | £44k |
Common questions
Is LIPHOOK & RIPSLEY CRICKET CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the club is not wealthy and relies on grants, donations, and volunteer support to maintain financial stability. The trustees aim to keep a modest financial reserve to respond to unexpected costs and facility improvements. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records, with no material matters of concern identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROGER RAYMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £94k |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £550k |
| THE KAMINI AND VINDI BANGA FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £134k |
| THE NEVILLE ABRAHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £50k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- SHROPSHIRE CRICKET BOARD LIMITED
- THE SURREY CRICKET BOARD
- ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET TRUST
- BERKSHIRE CRICKET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- KESWICK COMMUNITY RUGBY TRUST LIMITED
- MARYLEBONE CRICKET CLUB FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPHOOK & RIPSLEY CRICKET CLUB | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE CRICKET BOARD LIMITED | £768k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SURREY CRICKET BOARD | £2.6m | £100,001 - £105,999 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET TRUST | £41.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BERKSHIRE CRICKET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KESWICK COMMUNITY RUGBY TRUST LIMITED | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |