NORTHGATE (BRIDGNORTH) SWIMMING CLUB
For the benefit of the inhabitants of Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock in Shropshire, the Charity provides opportunities for the development of swimmers of all standards through high quality coaching and training. Appropriate pool time is allocated for each category of swimmer to reflect their needs and abilities. In all that it does the Charity is committed to treating everyone equally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £21,230 at March 2025, supported by a net profit of £5,847 from fundraising activities. The charity's principal financial risk is identified as ensuring membership fee income aligns with outgoing pool hire expenditure, a concern the trustees monitor regularly.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal source of funds during the year has been membership fees.”
“The Charity continue to aim to carry one month of pool fees in reserve on the basis that it collects fees across the month that the swimmers are using the pool.”
Trustees
- Alex Yarnley
- Hayley Thomas
- Ian Marshall
- Justin Shinton
- Katie Hunt
- Keith Lewis
- Kerry Pace
- Michael Owen
- Richard Homer
- Steph Wain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £68k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £63k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £63k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £55k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £17k |
Common questions
Is NORTHGATE (BRIDGNORTH) SWIMMING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £21,230 at March 2025, supported by a net profit of £5,847 from fundraising activities. The charity's principal financial risk is identified as ensuring membership fee income aligns with outgoing pool hire expenditure, a concern the trustees monitor regularly.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/08/2013 | £954 | New start |
| Sport England | 15/01/2010 | £10k | 2009 Equipment purchase |