SMARDEN SPORTS AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION
Umbrella organisation for sporting activities in the village of Smarden. Focus at present on fundraising to replace our obsolete sports pavilion with a modern building incorporating up-to-date and appropriate facilities. Focus also on extending youth sport, working alongside local school.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state the charity reported a surplus of £1,364 for the year ended 31/12/2024, compared to a deficit of £5,100 in the prior year. Total income was £27,304 against expenses of £25,940, resulting in net assets increasing to £497,826. The financial statements were examined by the Treasurer, Paul Upton, who confirmed they are in accordance with the books and records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- GUY VINCENT WASHER BA HONS
- graham richard stocker
- james reeder
- paul john upton
- paul terence newman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/12/2023 | £21k | £26k |
| 31/12/2022 | £18k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £6k |
| 31/12/2020 | £26k | £6k |
Common questions
Is SMARDEN SPORTS AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state the charity reported a surplus of £1,364 for the year ended 31/12/2024, compared to a deficit of £5,100 in the prior year. Total income was £27,304 against expenses of £25,940, resulting in net assets increasing to £497,826. The financial statements were examined by the Treasurer, Paul Upton, who confirmed they are in accordance with the books and records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 10/06/2020 | £4k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 04/06/2015 | £75k | Smarden Sports Pavilion |