KGV COTTINGHAM COMMUNITY TRUST
To provide a sporting and recreation facility for the residents of Cottingham.
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF COTTINGHAM HULL AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS,B) ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LEISURE CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTSC) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE WOODLAND AREA AND WILDLIFE FIELD ADJOINING THE LEISURE CENTRED) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF COTTINGHAM AND THE SURROUNDINGAREA AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME SEE FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £1,508 and a net deficit for the year of £611, resulting in total reserves of £146,922. The trustees note that reserves are now built and sufficient to cope with major repairs and renewals, despite anticipating a tough year with rising utilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income (including investment income) of £71,155 (2024: £68,310) comprises £71,155 (2024: £68,310) for unrestricted funds” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06806972
Company officers (Companies House)
- GIBSON, Paul Robert on trustee list
- RICHARDSON, Mark on trustee list
- WINTER, Sam Watson on trustee list
- MAIL, Alicia on trustee list
- JACKSON, David Joseph on trustee list
Trustees
- ALICIA MAILchair
- DAVID JOSEPH JACKSON
- Mark Richardson
- PAUL ROBERT GIBSON
- Sam Winter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £71k | £72k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £71k |
| 31/03/2022 | £81k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £100k | £59k |
Common questions
Is KGV COTTINGHAM COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £1,508 and a net deficit for the year of £611, resulting in total reserves of £146,922. The trustees note that reserves are now built and sufficient to cope with major repairs and renewals, despite anticipating a tough year with rising utilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 30/06/2020 | £2k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 02/04/2014 | £4k | Changing facility: sustainable community sport development |
| Sport England | 29/01/2013 | £50k | Changing facility: sustainable community sport development |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2012 | £2k | KGV Cottingham E-Z Zone for the Community |