EVERSLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Eversley Sports Association is a charity based in Eversley, Hampshire that provides and runs sports facilities in Eversley for use by local clubs and the community. The overriding objectives of the ESA are to widen and deepen the access for junior and senior players to cricket, football and hockey, and to provide a high standard of organised competitive sports and skills training.
Objects
THE OBJECTS ARE:3.1 THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF:3.1.1COLTS AND SENIOR CRICKET;3.1.2JUNIOR AND SENIOR FOOTBALL; 3.1.3JUNIOR AND SENIOR HOCKEY;3.1.4OTHER SPORTS WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF IMPROVING PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS; AND3.2 SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a positive net current asset position of £114,782 and unrestricted funds of £946,586 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are accumulating to meet commitments and that the charity is a going concern. Reserves were maintained within the stated policy target of two to six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that liquid funds within unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between two and six months' expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Derek Henry Crastonchair
- Andrew James Bolt
- Anthony Westacott
- GARY DAVID CHARLES FORD
- JOHN ELLIS
- KEVAN ALAN MICHAEL NEVILLE
- Katie-Jayne Turner
- Martin Perkin
- Martin Richard Elcox
- Paul Morgan
- Peter Moruzzi
- Sarah Louise Buckland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £314k | £241k |
| 31/12/2023 | £274k | £283k |
| 31/12/2022 | £216k | £246k |
| 31/12/2021 | £155k | £240k |
| 31/12/2020 | £217k | £241k |
Common questions
Is EVERSLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a positive net current asset position of £114,782 and unrestricted funds of £946,586 at year-end. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are accumulating to meet commitments and that the charity is a going concern. Reserves were maintained within the stated policy target of two to six months' expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 27/04/2017 | £250k | Multisport Complex Development – Astroturf Facility |