ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD
to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing rugby union footballand other sportsto provide facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation for members of the publicTo advance the education of children and young people through such means as the Directors think fit inaccordance with the law of charity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,172 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £443,567 to £434,395. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to cover between three and six months of expenditure, a policy they consider maintained throughout the year. Despite a significant drop in funding sources and recruitment challenges, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 7
“The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of ARFC Trading Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. ARFC Trading Ltd is responsible for undertaking commercial activities on behalf of the charity with a view to donating the profits to the charity for the furtherance of its objectives.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Neil Crossley
- Graham McDonough
- Mark David Rowland
- PATRICK SWEENEY
- SUSAN MCKEOWN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £61k | £70k |
| 31/08/2024 | £32k | £25k |
| 31/08/2023 | £33k | £39k |
| 31/08/2022 | £35k | £27k |
| 31/08/2021 | £64k | £15k |
Common questions
Is ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,172 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £443,567 to £434,395. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to cover between three and six months of expenditure, a policy they consider maintained throughout the year. Despite a significant drop in funding sources and recruitment challenges, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.