WOMEN'S SPORT TRUST
The objects of the Charity are to promote the participation of women and girls in sport, recreation and leisure by assisting with the provision of facilities, equipment and opportunities for women and girls in the interest of social welfare.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £126,220 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total net assets of £302,817. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 May 2025, 2 trustees were paid a total of £85,800 for consultancy services” — page 16
“In September 2015, the WST earmarked that the Charity should always aim to hold at least a sum of £4,000 in unrestricted general reserves.” — page 6
“During the year ended 31 May 2025, 2 trustees were paid a total of £85,800 for consultancy services (2024: £42,000 to 3 Trustees). These payments were not in respect of their roles as Trustees and were permitted by the Trust Deed.” — page 16
Trustees
- SUSANNAH LEVYchair
- Alison Donnelly
- Ben Smith
- CLAIRE AMANDA LEWIS
- Chris Hurst
- Melissa Robertson
- Patrick Massey
- Russell James
- Stefanie Reid
- TAMSIN PARLOUR
- Ugochukwu Chiedozie Monye
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £320k | £193k |
| 31/05/2024 | £256k | £205k |
| 31/05/2023 | £310k | £266k |
| 31/05/2022 | £161k | £147k |
| 31/05/2021 | £152k | £161k |
Common questions
Is WOMEN'S SPORT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £126,220 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total net assets of £302,817. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WOMEN'S SPORT TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £85,800 band.
Who funds WOMEN'S SPORT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOMEN'S SPORT TRUST as a grant recipient include THE FIREBIRD FOUNDATION, THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FIREBIRD FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £105k | Sport |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 09/03/2026 | £150k | Women’s Sport Trust investment |
| Sport England | 23/01/2023 | £450k | Women’s Sport Trust investment |
| Sport England | 11/04/2022 | £150k | Womens' Expert Partner & Sector Support 21/22 |
| Sport England | 26/10/2020 | £150k | Womens' Expert Partner-Sector Partner Rollover |
| Sport England | 24/02/2020 | £75k | Womens' Expert Partner |
| Sport England | 11/04/2019 | £130k | Womens Expert Partner |
| Sport England | 09/04/2019 | £20k | Womens Expert Partner |
| Sport England | 27/03/2019 | £20k | Womens Expert Partner |
| Sport England | 31/05/2018 | £32k | Increasing the impact of women’s sport |
| Sport England | 10/02/2017 | £51k | Increasing the impact of women’s sport |
| Sport England | 09/01/2017 | £19k | Increasing the impact of women’s sport |
| Sport England | 25/01/2016 | £51k | Increasing the impact of women’s sport |