CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves are negative £833,989, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £600,000. The going concern basis is supported by forecasts, though the document notes a dependency on the renewal of short-term loans from individuals.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1”
“Therefore, reserves remain below target” — page 5
“The forecasts rely on the continuing support of short term loans provided by individuals which are expected to be renewed and rolled over as in previous years.” — page 18
“One Trustee, N Johnson, was paid £6,240 (2024 - £6,240) for services provided to the Trust in relation to media consultancy.” — page 30
“At the year end the charity had a balance totalling £195,400 (2024: £Nil) owed to CFC 2001 Limited, a company the trust holds shares in.” — page 30
“One Trustee, N Johnson, was paid £6,240 (2024 - £6,240) for services provided to the Trust in relation to media consultancy.” — page 30
“At the year end the charity had a balance totalling £195,400 (2024: £Nil) owed to CFC 2001 Limited, a company the trust holds shares in.” — page 30
“One Trustee, N Johnson, was paid £6,240 (2024 - £6,240) for services provided to the Trust in relation to media consultancy.” — page 30
“At the year end the charity had a balance totalling £195,400 (2024: £Nil) owed to CFC 2001 Limited, a company the trust holds shares in.” — page 30
“One Trustee, N Johnson, was paid £6,240 (2024 - £6,240) for services provided to the Trust in relation to media consultancy.” — page 30
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Michael Goodwinchair
- David Simmonds
- Dr David McArdle
- Dr Paul Stankard
- Lee Towers
- Marcus Leverton
- Maria Christine Starkie
- Matt Morris
- Nick Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 30/06/2024 | £2.6m | £7.0m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.7m | £2.0m |
| 30/06/2022 | £6.5m | £8.0m |
| 30/06/2021 | £14.5m | £4.9m |
Common questions
Is CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves are negative £833,989, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £600,000. The going concern basis is supported by forecasts, though the document notes a dependency on the renewal of short-term loans from individuals. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/11/2024 | £50k | Millionaire Street 2024 10w4 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 2 | £1.3m |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £220k |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | 1 | £193k |
| SOUTHWARK CHARITIES | 1 | £30k |
| THE COTTON INDUSTRY WAR MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | 1 | £15k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| NORMANBY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- MILLWALL COMMUNITY TRUST
- CARLISLE UNITED FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST
- OLDHAM ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TRUST
- Chester Le Street United Foundation
- ACCRINGTON STANLEY FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED
- BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST | £2.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | below | — | noted |
| MILLWALL COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARLISLE UNITED FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST | £765k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLDHAM ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TRUST | £464k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Chester Le Street United Foundation | £256k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ACCRINGTON STANLEY FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |