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Northwich RUFC

Registered charity 1122898 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTHWICH RUFC JUNIORS, NORTHWICH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

To advance the physical education of young people in the Vale Royal area of Cheshire (5-18) by coaching and providing facilities for Rugby Union; to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities enabling them to grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. To assist in advancing the education of young people attending schools in the area through coaching and facilities.

Causes: Education/training · Amateur Sport · Get email alerts

Latest income
£91k
Latest spending
£102k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made an overall deficit of £11,568 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £75,354. The trustees report that the reserves position remains robust, with free reserves held at approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. However, the trustees note that the senior section cannot continue to overspend and must generate more income or reduce costs to ensure ongoing financial viability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Membership subscriptions (46% of income)
“Membership subscriptions in return for services 34,365” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure (held: £56k)
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Moss Farm Community Services Ltd
“Moss Farm Community Services Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Northwich RUFC”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

MOSS FARM COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED — per its own Companies House accounts
  • The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwich RUFC, charity number 1122898.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Northwich RUFC (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£91k£102k
30/04/2024£103k£111k
30/04/2023£108k£87k
30/04/2022£70k£57k
30/04/2021£80k£45k

Common questions

Is Northwich RUFC financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made an overall deficit of £11,568 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £75,354. The trustees report that the reserves position remains robust, with free reserves held at approximately two months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. However, the trustees note that the senior section cannot continue to overspend and must generate more income or reduce costs to ensure ongoing financial viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.