THATCHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Providing recreational opportunities for the Thatcham area and surrounding villages through the playing of Rugby Football. Offering activity to all age groups from U6 to U16, Colts, Senior Rugby, and also non-contact Walking Rugby.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £332,729 to £323,580 due to a net movement in funds of (9,149). The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £349,420 and has unrestricted reserves of £323,580. The trustees report that reserves will be used to improve welfare facilities within the sports pavilion.
What the accounts disclose
“Thatcham Rugby Football Club owns 100% of shareholding in Red and Blue Trading Limited. The limited company runs the club's bar facilities and distributes profits to the club. Distributions in the year to 31 May 2025 totalled £1,270 (2024 - £1,441). At the balance sheet date the amount due from Red and Blue Trading Limited was £0 (2024 - £503)” — page 11
“Thatcham Rugby Football Club owns 100% of shareholding in Red and Blue Trading Limited.” — page 11
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Hamiltonchair
- Anthony Millon
- Christopher Austin
- David Langford
- Jennifer Anne Walker
- Jenny Abery
- Mark Smith
- Nicholas Richard Rance
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £71k | £80k |
| 31/05/2024 | £77k | £57k |
| 31/05/2023 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/05/2022 | £66k | £82k |
| 31/05/2021 | £73k | £44k |
Common questions
Is THATCHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £332,729 to £323,580 due to a net movement in funds of (9,149). The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £349,420 and has unrestricted reserves of £323,580. The trustees report that reserves will be used to improve welfare facilities within the sports pavilion. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 18/11/2014 | £50k | Thatcham Community Rugby Pavilion |