POOLE HARBOUR CANOE CLUB
PHCC promotes community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the sport of paddlesport. The club organises a weekly club night, regular weekend paddles of varying distance and difficulty, monthly 'new paddler' sessions, an annual marathon race, training courses leading to a range of Paddle UK awards, junior events, and supports a disabled unit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,315, reducing total funds to £324,930. The trustees consider the free reserves of £63,951 to be sufficient to deliver charitable objectives for the next twelve months. The stability of the membership base provides confidence in the budget for the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Graham Wood
- Ian Chivers
- Ian Mercer
- John Shepherd
- Kevin Spear
- Michael Dennis Blinkhorn
- Sarah-Jayne Watson
- Selwyn Richards
- Vanessa Kimber
- Vince Boon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £55k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £61k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £47k | £49k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £49k | £40k |
Common questions
Is POOLE HARBOUR CANOE CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,315, reducing total funds to £324,930. The trustees consider the free reserves of £63,951 to be sufficient to deliver charitable objectives for the next twelve months. The stability of the membership base provides confidence in the budget for the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 27/05/2020 | £8k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 29/06/2015 | £10k | Establishing Racing Kayaking at Riverside, Wimborne |
| Sport England | 15/04/2014 | £50k | PHCC Boathouse Project |