PADDOCK CRICKET, BOWLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB
Maintenance of sports ground facility and operation of sports teams.
Objects
'THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF PADDOCK IN THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF KIRKLEES, AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING BOWLS, CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the club is in a stable financial position with a net surplus of £172 for the year, though reserves are below the trustees' ideal target of £10,000. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £73,087 and relies on a trading subsidiary to support its operations. Per the trustees' report, the club faces uncertain future trading conditions due to economic disruptions but remains optimistic about continuing its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31st March 2025 would now be approximately £10,000” — page 9
“One charity trustee received an honorarium payment amounting to £1200 (2024 £1000) for the provision of accountancy and administration services.”
“The charity’s wholly owned subsidiary, Paddock CB&AC Enterprises Ltd was established to operate the commercial bar at the clubhouse. Paddock CB&AC Enterprises Ltd gift aids the whole of its profits to the charity” — page 12
“The charity’s wholly owned subsidiary, Paddock CB&AC Enterprises Ltd was established to operate the commercial bar at the clubhouse.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Liam Fearnchair
- CHRISTOPHER HAIGH
- Simon Stockton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £219k | £219k |
| 31/03/2024 | £207k | £200k |
| 31/03/2023 | £18k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £102k | £101k |
Common questions
Is PADDOCK CRICKET, BOWLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the club is in a stable financial position with a net surplus of £172 for the year, though reserves are below the trustees' ideal target of £10,000. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £73,087 and relies on a trading subsidiary to support its operations. Per the trustees' report, the club faces uncertain future trading conditions due to economic disruptions but remains optimistic about continuing its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2011 | £8k | Paddock Community Participation Project |