BLAZE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SPORTING PARTICIPATION AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY FOR YOUNG AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN ENGLAND AND WALES, AND TO PROVIDE TUITION AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS. TO USE SPORT AND SPORTS PLAYERS TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTION OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND GOOD PRACTICES.
Objects
THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AND THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION THROUGH SPORT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ENGLAND AND WALES.TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT THROUGH;A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITY TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £638 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net deficit for the financial year of £427. Per the balance sheet, net assets decreased from £42,229 to £41,802, with unrestricted reserves held at £41,802. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from statutory audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANDREW BUXTONchair
- MICHAEL COWLEY
- NEVILLE CLEMENTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £36k | £36k |
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £20k |
| 31/12/2021 | £68k | £64k |
Common questions
Is BLAZE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £638 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a net deficit for the financial year of £427. Per the balance sheet, net assets decreased from £42,229 to £41,802, with unrestricted reserves held at £41,802. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from statutory audit under the small companies regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/07/2025 | £6k | Coventry Girls multi-sports project |
| Sport England | 27/09/2024 | £8k | Walking Sports for Elderly People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2024 | £18k | Blaze Walking Sports |
| Sport England | 18/07/2022 | £9k | Jubilee Fund - Blaze Sports for Children |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/06/2021 | £10k | "History of the origins of Ice Hockey and Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey Team" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | Helping Young People Reach Their Potential |
| Sport England | 10/12/2020 | £6k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2016 | £10k | Blaze Holiday Fun and Development |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/06/2014 | £10k | "WW1 and Sport in the West Midlands" |
| Sport England | 03/09/2013 | £9k | Blazing Hockey |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2011 | £10k | Blaze Community Foundation's MLD Initiative |
| Sport England | 04/08/2009 | £65k | Blaze Foundation Community Programme |