BLACKBURN COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
Football coaching and matches for 4 to 17 year old children, both able bodied girls and boys, children with disabilities and women.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £15,675, reducing its cash funds from £83,344 to £67,669. The trustees report that rising costs and a reduction in volunteers are placing increasing pressure on finances, though they maintain strong community partnerships. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are maintained at a level that ensures that 2.5 months of Blackburn Community Sports Club’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. For the current year, this is estimated to equate to £10,677” — page 2
Trustees
- GREG WORSWICK
- Sanam Saleh
- Stephanie Worswick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £45k | £61k |
| 30/06/2024 | £63k | £86k |
| 30/06/2023 | £55k | £45k |
| 30/06/2022 | £50k | £62k |
| 30/06/2021 | £45k | £19k |
Common questions
Is BLACKBURN COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £15,675, reducing its cash funds from £83,344 to £67,669. The trustees report that rising costs and a reduction in volunteers are placing increasing pressure on finances, though they maintain strong community partnerships. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 11/08/2011 | £3k | Blackburn Community Sports club girls and ladies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2009 | £6k | Friday Night Football Club |