HITCHIN RUGBY LIMITED
The charity was created to promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of rugby union primarily but without limitation for the benefit for the local communities of Hitchin, Stevenage and Letchworth.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,942 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £344,114 against total expenditure of £329,172. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £296,699, while restricted reserves stood at £368,538, resulting in total funds carried forward of £665,237. The financial position is supported by tangible fixed assets valued at £375,080 and net current assets of £300,156.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 176,222”
“During the year Hitchin RFC Trading Limited (the subsidiary company) donated £34,096 (2024 - £37,907) to the charity. At the end of the year Hitchin RFC Trading Limited owed the charity £55,559 (2024 - £32,092).” — page 20
“The charity owns 100% of Hitchin RFC Trading Limited (Company no. 08850399). The purpose of this company is to carry out the trading activities on behalf of the charity.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Craig John Henshaw-Allcock
- PETER E TASKO
- Timothy Christopher Jeffries
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £344k | £329k |
| 31/03/2024 | £218k | £215k |
| 31/03/2023 | £283k | £290k |
| 31/03/2022 | £312k | £263k |
| 31/03/2021 | £153k | £142k |
Common questions
Is HITCHIN RUGBY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,942 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £344,114 against total expenditure of £329,172. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £296,699, while restricted reserves stood at £368,538, resulting in total funds carried forward of £665,237. The financial position is supported by tangible fixed assets valued at £375,080 and net current assets of £300,156. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 04/04/2016 | £10k | Community Rugby Experience Programme |
| Sport England | 03/07/2015 | £150k | New Changing Rooms |
| Sport England | 03/01/2012 | £40k | New Training floodlights |