HWHC LIMITED

Registered charity 1129592 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HAMPSTEAD & WESTMINSTER HOCKEY CLUB

The objective of the charity is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of hockey.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity has returned to positive financial health, reporting a net income of £60,269 and total unrestricted reserves of £20,653, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. However, the trustees note that the club remains dependent on sponsorship, donations, and fundraising to ensure its ambitions are not constrained by a lack of funding.

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

What the accounts disclose

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Hampstead and Westminster Hockey Club (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Mountview Capital — “Mountview Capital has been supporting HWHC performance hockey for a number of years.” (source page)
• Willow Tree Dental — “Willow Tree Dental has been supporting HWHC for many years now. The partnership includes Willow Tree Dental sponsoring the purchase of Junio…” (source page)
• Harris Balcombe — “Harris Balcombe is the first junior age group team shirt sponsor; U14 Boys.” (source page)
• Hawkinsport — “Hawkinsport is a family run, independent sports shop and online retailer. For over 50 years Hawkinsport have been supplying high quality spo…” (source page)
• Adidas — “If you're into field hockey, adidas have all you need to perform at your best on match day and at training.” (source page)
• Paddington Recreation Ground — “Spread over 27 acres in the heart of central London, Paddington Recreation Ground has an enormous range of facilities for you to enjoy.” (source page)
• University College School Hampstead — “An "enlightened education" that fosters intellectual curiosity, breadth of study, and independence of mind. We nurture and celebrate the ind…” (source page)
• Mill Hill School — “Mill Hill School is London's leading day & boarding school for pupils aged 13-18. Set in 70 acres of beautiful grounds, including fantastic …” (source page)
• Highgate School — “Highgate is one of the UK's leading co-educational independent schools. Founded over 450 years ago, we welcome pupils, aged 4 to 18, from a …” (source page)
• Athlete Origin — “Our mission is to empower athletes to live successful and fulfilling lives beyond sport.” (source page)
• The Portfolio Group — “Matching exceptional talent to leading brands Delivering highly tailored recruitment services within the specialist markets of Payroll, Cred…” (source page)
• Lime Licensing Group — “Lime is a very experienced team of UK based franchise consultants who have unrivalled franchising and brand licensing experience.” (source page)
• Major Padel Club — “Major Padel Club is redefining the padel sport industry, driving its growth through innovation, community, and world-class experiences.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)

Reported reserves equal ~0.4 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (83% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 5.9% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

• Earl Christopher Griffith
• Joanne Louise Edmondson
• Kevin Anthony Murphy
• MR GAVIN OSMAN RANKIN
• RICHARD JAMES SYKES · trustee of 1 other charity
• Richard Alun James

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

Operates in: Brent · Camden · City Of Westminster

Income and spending

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