THORNES JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
To develop the social, physical and welfare of young people by participating in a team sport and being part of an organization. Our activities being the development of young people across all ages and thanks to football focused activities and encouragement of all abilities. A great contribution is made by volunteers to run the club enhancing the experience for young people and improve facilities
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THORNES, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY AND FACILITIES FOR PLAYING ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the club reported an in-year surplus of £8713, which represents an increase of £4090 on the previous financial year. The trustees describe the finances as 'robust,' noting that these funds will be reinvested to improve facilities and help respond to rising costs. The club continues to generate income through subscriptions, donations, sponsorship, and fundraising events such as tournaments and car boot sales.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2026
- Volunteers: 90
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 85
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 80
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 30/06/2022 (received 12/05/2023, 12 days after the 30/04/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Mark Parsonschair
- David John Sutcliffe
- Gavin David Simpkins
- John Stuart Hinchliffe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £103k | £94k |
| 30/06/2025 | £115k | £110k |
| 30/06/2024 | £91k | £97k |
| 30/06/2023 | £69k | £66k |
| 30/06/2022 | £80k | £69k |
Common questions
Is THORNES JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the club reported an in-year surplus of £8713, which represents an increase of £4090 on the previous financial year. The trustees describe the finances as 'robust,' noting that these funds will be reinvested to improve facilities and help respond to rising costs. The club continues to generate income through subscriptions, donations, sponsorship, and fundraising events such as tournaments and car boot sales.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARPENDEN TRUST | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- MORLEY YOUTH FC
- PONTARDDULAIS TOWN JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
- UPTON UNITED JUNIORS COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
- HARPENDEN ROVERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
- ELLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
- EGERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNES JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £103k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MORLEY YOUTH FC | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PONTARDDULAIS TOWN JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPTON UNITED JUNIORS COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HARPENDEN ROVERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB | £98k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ELLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |