BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB
Berkshire County Sports Club promotes community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of facilities for a range of sports. These include football and rugby pitches, cricket, tennis and squash courts, and an all-weather hockey/football pitch. All are available for use by members of the Club, as well as other sports clubs, schools, community organisations and the general public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £388,802, up from £324,369 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £64,432. The charity maintains a reserves policy to buffer for future costs, though no specific target amount or duration is explicitly stated in the text. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or accuracy.
What the accounts disclose
“The Management Committee are of the opinion that the variability of income from all sources leads it to the wisdom of maintaining a reasonable amount to buffer and cater for future emergent costs.” — page 4
“During the year the charity charged rent of £44,000 (2024꞉ £nil) to it's related party Berkshire County Sports.” — page 15
“At the end of the year the company was owed £273,472 (£220,884) by it's related party Berkshire County Sports Limited.” — page 15
“During the year the charity charged rent of £44,000 (2024꞉ £nil) to it's related party Berkshire County Sports.” — page 15
“At the end of the year the company was owed £273,472 (£220,884) by it's related party Berkshire County Sports Limited.” — page 15
“The charity is current subject to a HMRC VAT audit. This began in October 2024 and is currently on‑going.” — page 7
“All social activities undertaken on the site and operation of the all weather pitch, 3G pitch, squash courts and snooker room are operated at an arms length basis by a separate company limited by guarantee, Berkshire County Sports Limited, wholly owned by the charity” — page 3
Trustees
- Andrew Denhamchair
- Ethan James Greene
- Ian Frank Gordon
- Kevin Mist
- Matthew Jamieson Sharp
- Narinder Shergill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £164k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £194k | £160k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £83k |
| 31/03/2022 | £120k | £57k |
| 31/03/2021 | £119k | £48k |
Common questions
Is BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £388,802, up from £324,369 in the prior year, resulting in a net income of £64,432. The charity maintains a reserves policy to buffer for future costs, though no specific target amount or duration is explicitly stated in the text. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or accuracy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB as a grant recipient include THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £749k | Other |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Teesside Charity | 1 | £9k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £5k |
| Get Berkshire Active | 1 | £3k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BERKSHIRE CRICKET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- BERKS COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB
- DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET FOUNDATION
- RYCROFT LEISURE
- NORTON SPORTS CHARITY
- LIPHOOK & RIPSLEY CRICKET CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKSHIRE CRICKET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKS COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET FOUNDATION | £858k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTON SPORTS CHARITY | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |