OXFORD UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY
(A)PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH (B)PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES (C)ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £16,438 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by wage and inflationary pressures exceeding income growth. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £67,114 were below the stated policy target of three months' budgeted recurrent expenditure, though the trustees maintain this is the level they are working towards. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The cash balances at the year-end were below the target level of three months’ budgeted recurrent expenditure” — page 8
“During the year, the trust used services provided by Fortitude Communications Limited. This company is controlled by one of the trustees of Oxford United in the Community. During the year Fortitude Communications Limited invoiced £18,984 (2024: £24,648).” — page 26
In the news
Funders the charity credits
- Step Change Fund
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Jonathan Paul Greenchair
- Louise Mariam Gregory
- Mark Robert Lygo
- Stuart James Bradney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £526k | £542k |
| 30/06/2024 | £366k | £419k |
| 30/06/2023 | £461k | £406k |
| 30/06/2022 | £390k | £381k |
| 30/06/2021 | £340k | £322k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £16,438 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by wage and inflationary pressures exceeding income growth. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £67,114 were below the stated policy target of three months' budgeted recurrent expenditure, though the trustees maintain this is the level they are working towards. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2026 | £20k | Manor Club |
| Sport England | 24/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2009 | £10k | Kick Back Into Education |