SEAHAM HARBOUR CRICKET CLUB
Manage and maintain the cricket club at Seaham Harbour
Objects
3.1) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF SEAHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING CRICKET.3.2) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRICKET CLUB AND MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME WHETHER ALONE OR IN PARTNERSHIP OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER PERSONS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE STATED OBJECTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £6,497 for the year, increasing total funds to £131,483. Unrestricted reserves stood at £122,385, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit.
What the accounts disclose
“During normal operating conditions the trustees aim to hold reserves equivalent to approximately 3 months’ running costs.” — page 4
“During the period the company allowed Seaham Harbour Cricket Club Enterprises Limited to use the club house free of charge to operate the bar. The company received a donation of £42,000 (2024: £32,500) from the Seaham Harbour Cricket Club Enterprises Limited in the same period.” — page 13
“The investment comprises an 80% shareholding in Seaham Harbour Cricket Club Enterprises Limited.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dylan Bacon
- Jill Penny
- Shaun Hagan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £62k | £61k |
| 30/09/2024 | £72k | £57k |
| 30/09/2023 | £60k | £51k |
| 30/09/2022 | £12k | £43k |
| 30/09/2021 | £57k | £22k |
Common questions
Is SEAHAM HARBOUR CRICKET CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £6,497 for the year, increasing total funds to £131,483. Unrestricted reserves stood at £122,385, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs. The accounts were subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2026 | £13k | The Harbour's Green Future |