PHOENIX CANOE CLUB LIMITED
PROVISION OF WATER SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,839 in 2025, restoring its net assets to £98,248 after a deficit in the previous year. However, the trustees note that general reserves of £51,098 remain below the policy target of £60,000–£70,000, requiring careful monitoring of income and expenditure in 2026. The charity remains dependent on grant funding, such as from John Lyon’s Charity, to support staff costs and rebuild its free reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are aware that the level of reserves held at the end of the year of £51,098 continue to be below the amount suggested by the reserves policy.”
“The trustees feel that the charity is still a going concern and will continue to be able to operate in the foreseeable future, but note that reduced reserve levels will mean income and expenditure will continue to need careful monitoring in 2026 as we continue to rebuild free reserves.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2013)
Trustees
- Amanda Gordon
- Andrew Victor James Moore
- DITTANY BAK OLESEN
- Darren Lawrence
- Frances Jeanne Edwards
- Megan Ruth Chidlow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £193k | £176k |
| 31/12/2024 | £161k | £187k |
| 31/12/2023 | £176k | £202k |
| 31/12/2022 | £185k | £182k |
| 31/12/2021 | £136k | £115k |
Common questions
Is PHOENIX CANOE CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,839 in 2025, restoring its net assets to £98,248 after a deficit in the previous year. However, the trustees note that general reserves of £51,098 remain below the policy target of £60,000–£70,000, requiring careful monitoring of income and expenditure in 2026. The charity remains dependent on grant funding, such as from John Lyon’s Charity, to support staff costs and rebuild its free reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PHOENIX CANOE CLUB LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PHOENIX CANOE CLUB LIMITED as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £4k | Activities for All |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £449 | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £250 | Space2Grow CYP Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Barnet | 20/06/2017 | £5k | Grant to Phoenix Canoe Club Limited |
| London Borough of Barnet | 02/02/2017 | £5k | Grant to Phoenix Canoe Club Limited |
| Sport England | 06/04/2016 | £10k | Accessible Sailing at Phoenix Outdoor Centre |
| Sport England | 10/06/2013 | £10k | Increase participation in sailsport and paddlesport |
| Sport England | 20/01/2011 | £10k | Replacement Beginner Fleet |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2008 | £10k | Pontoon Extension |