THE BLACK PRINCE TRUST
On 13/11/11 the Trust leased from Lambeth Council for a period of 125 years 2.5 acres of land and community sports facilities based at the Black Prince Community Hub, London SE11 6AA. The facilities include three football pitches, two multi sport pitches, a sports hall with two gyms, two basketball courts and an education room, as well as a community building housing third sector partners.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net deficit of £74,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £372,545, which it notes represents three months of operational expenses, and confirms that cash resources are sufficient to cover working capital requirements for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Contingency reserves - to enable the Trust to function by meeting contractual obligations in respect of staff salaries, running and legal costs and client service provision - should represent at minimum three months and at maximum five months Charitable operating costs (as calculated on the basis of its annual expenditure);” — page 6
“During the year, one Trustee provided professional services valued at £900 (2024: £6,000).”
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Issa Issachair
- CHRISTOPHER OLIVER
- Kirk Harrison
- LEE MARTIN
- Lauren Rose Heria
- Lorraine Marie Harrison
- Louise Thomson
- Paula Joy Dale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £879k | £953k |
| 31/03/2024 | £832k | £876k |
| 31/03/2023 | £810k | £772k |
| 31/03/2022 | £712k | £637k |
| 31/03/2021 | £542k | £367k |
Common questions
Is THE BLACK PRINCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net deficit of £74,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the Trust holds unrestricted reserves of £372,545, which it notes represents three months of operational expenses, and confirms that cash resources are sufficient to cover working capital requirements for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BLACK PRINCE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BLACK PRINCE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £25k | Sports ground refurbishment |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 11/02/2026 | £9k | Inclusion through Movement |
| The Mercers' Company | 07/05/2025 | £117k | Grant to The Black Prince Trust |
| Sport England | 30/07/2024 | £15k | Movement Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/04/2024 | £19k | The Lambeth Walk |
| Sport England | 04/03/2024 | £8k | Kickstart Youth |
| Sport England | 07/11/2022 | £0 | Places and Spaces (Crowdfunding) |
| Sport England | 23/06/2022 | £6k | Jubilee Fund - Move Lambeth |
| Sport England | 10/05/2021 | £50k | COVID-19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 01/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £3k | Grant to Fight for Change Foundation |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/09/2019 | £277k | Grant to Black Prince Trust |
| Sport England | 05/09/2019 | £4k | Summer 2019 Activities |