TAUNTON ATHLETICS CLUB
To promote healthy activity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Taunton and its surrounding district by the provision of facilities for athletics.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £9,443 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased membership income and the return of the Monument Race. Free reserves stood at £101,569, which is above the trustees' stated policy minimum of £10,000, though the trustees note that large future projects, such as track relaying, will require the use of these reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' policy is for a minimum of £10,000 of free reserves to be held at all times, as this is considered enough to cover three months' operating expenditure.” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Benedict Hawkins
- Jim Kidd
- RICHARD LLEWELLYN-EATON
- SEAN WALTON
- Steven Ladd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £50k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £58k | £49k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £32k |
Common questions
Is TAUNTON ATHLETICS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £9,443 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased membership income and the return of the Monument Race. Free reserves stood at £101,569, which is above the trustees' stated policy minimum of £10,000, though the trustees note that large future projects, such as track relaying, will require the use of these reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 16/08/2012 | £50k | Erection of clubhouse for the athletics club. |