BLACKPOOL STANLEY RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB
promote and further the interests of Rugby League in Blackpool.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF RUGBY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £18,085 to £17,215 due to a net expenditure of £870 against income of £30,592. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, supported by close monitoring of expenditure and diverse income streams. Unrestricted reserves stood at £14,687 at year-end, while restricted funds were £2,528.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity operates a reserves policy that reviews the amount of reserves required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil the charity’s continuing obligations on a quarterly basis.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- SIMON HORNBYchair
- Andrew Stelfox
- Gary Parker
- JOHN HENRY GILL
- Keith Graham Laycock
- Michael Sinclair-Sly
- Stephen Alban Clements
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £63k | £63k |
| 31/12/2021 | £42k | £27k |
Common questions
Is BLACKPOOL STANLEY RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £18,085 to £17,215 due to a net expenditure of £870 against income of £30,592. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, supported by close monitoring of expenditure and diverse income streams. Unrestricted reserves stood at £14,687 at year-end, while restricted funds were £2,528.
Who funds BLACKPOOL STANLEY RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BLACKPOOL STANLEY RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB as a grant recipient include GRANTSCAPE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTSCAPE | FY2023 | £15k | Tractor Upgrade |
| GRANTSCAPE | FY2023 | £15k | Tractor Upgrade |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 20/05/2020 | £2k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2008 | £9k | TRY Rugby League in Blackpool |