CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST
Latest income
£2.2m
Latest spending
£2.1m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025
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
Highest-paid employee band: £80,001 - £90,000 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Therefore, reserves remain below target” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: N Johnson received £6,240 for media consultancy services; a trustee-connected business received £143,000 for educational services.
“One Trustee, N Johnson, was paid £6,240 (2024 - £6,240) for services provided to the Trust in relation to media consultancy.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: CFC 2001 Limited
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: N Johnson
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Interim CEO of a Multi Academy Trust
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£2.2m
Total spending
£2.1m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
110
Trustees
- Michael Goodwinchair
- David Simmonds
- Dr David McArdle
- Dr Paul Stankard
- Lee Towers
- 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?
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 |