DORKING RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
The Charity's objects are to promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities and an inclusive environment for all ages and genders for the playing of rugby union football and also to promote any purpose that is charitable according to the laws of England and Wales
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,660 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £1,853,098 to £1,801,438. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,769,648, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover member deposits and future development, though no specific numerical policy target is stated.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the desired policy of the trustees and board to create sufficient reserves to enable the future development and enhancement of the club and its facilities.” — page 5
“I have identified matters of concern that give me reasonable cause to believe that the financial statements prepared for the charity are not fully compliant with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act and have not been prepared fully in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.” — page 7
“Mr E C S Ivens, Mr P R Instone and Mr J M Aarvold, trustees of the charity, are also trustees of Brockham Big Field Community Sports Limited. During the year Dorking Rugby Football Club was charged a tenant's contribution of £3,609 (2024: £3,256) net of VAT.” — page 24
“During the year the charity received total donations of £4,630 (2024: £11,470, 4 trustees) from 4 trustees.” — page 19
“Mr E C S Ivens, Mr P R Instone and Mr J M Aarvold, trustees of the charity, are also trustees of Brockham Big Field Community Sports Limited. During the year Dorking Rugby Football Club was charged a tenant's contribution of £3,609 (2024: £3,256) net of VAT.” — page 24
“During the year the charity received total donations of £4,630 (2024: £11,470, 4 trustees) from 4 trustees.” — page 19
“I have identified matters of concern that give me reasonable cause to believe that the financial statements prepared for the charity are not fully compliant with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act and have not been prepared fully in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.” — page 7
“The club has a wholly owned trading subsidiary (DRFC Trading Limited) which manages the clubhouse operations” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- MR JIM EVANSchair
- David John Hemmings
- JOHN MERRIMAN AARVOLD
- Mark Edward Bell
- Matthew George Noble
- Shaun Hammond
- Tarek Sherazee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £760k | £812k |
| 30/06/2024 | £702k | £699k |
| 30/06/2023 | £577k | £611k |
| 30/06/2022 | £530k | £498k |
| 30/06/2021 | £541k | £237k |
Common questions
Is DORKING RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £51,660 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £1,853,098 to £1,801,438. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Unrestricted reserves stood at £1,769,648, which the trustees describe as sufficient to cover member deposits and future development, though no specific numerical policy target is stated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/11/2020 | £25k | Expansion and improvement of rugby facilities |
| Sport England | 10/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 20/01/2020 | £50k | Expansion and improvement of rugby facilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/08/2019 | £10k | Accessible Facilities |
| Sport England | 07/04/2011 | £5k | Youth Development Project |