BEDFORD CRICKET CLUB LIMITED
Cricket, Football, Provision of facilities for community use. We are now part of the Goldington Network, an umbrella of voluntary county and borough organisations from various backgrounds like Connexions, Pilgrims Housing Association, County Youth Clubs, Local Community organisations serving the people of Goldington and Elms Farm (second most deprived ward in the Borough).
Objects
THE CLUB'S OBJECTS (THE "OBJECTS") ARE TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BEDFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE COUNTY OF BEDFORDSHIRE BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING CRICKET.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the entity had total net assets of £4,720 as of 31 December 2025, an increase from £675 in the prior year. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members did not require an audit. No specific reserves policy or fundraising cost ratios are disclosed in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Stuart Sheath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £32k | £28k |
| 31/12/2024 | £25k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £42k | £49k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £25k |
Common questions
Is BEDFORD CRICKET CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the entity had total net assets of £4,720 as of 31 December 2025, an increase from £675 in the prior year. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members did not require an audit. No specific reserves policy or fundraising cost ratios are disclosed in the provided text.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £15k | Access and Safety Improvements At Community Venue |
| Sport England | 07/03/2023 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| Sport England | 11/06/2020 | £3k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 24/09/2014 | £75k | Bedford Cricket Club pavilion refurbishment |