KENDAL RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
Promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing rugby football and other sports.Provide facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £98,292 for the year ended 30 April 2024, driven by increased utility and consumable costs alongside significant maintenance expenditures. Despite this loss, the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves totaling £9,071,801, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 24,212 34,667 58,879” — page 10
“It is the desired policy of the board to create and retain sufficient reserves to enable the club to maintain and enhance its facilities and provide rugby opportunities to the communities in the Kendal area.” — page 6
“During the year ended 30 April 2024 the loans to the trading company from the charity were reduced: the total outstanding at 30 April 2024 shown in Debtors is £263,789 (2023: £222,799). This consists of working capital loans amounting to £263,789 (2023: £222,799) for which no interest is charged.” — page 24
“During the year ended 30 April 2024 the charity donated £50,000 to the trading company to cover rugby expenses (2023: £50,000).” — page 24
“During the year ended 30 April 2024 the loans to the trading company from the charity were reduced: the total outstanding at 30 April 2024 shown in Debtors is £263,789 (2023: £222,799). This consists of working capital loans amounting to £263,789 (2023: £222,799) for which no interest is charged.” — page 24
“During the year ended 30 April 2024 the charity donated £50,000 to the trading company to cover rugby expenses (2023: £50,000).” — page 24
“The charity has one trading subsidiary undertaking; Kendal Rugby (Trading) Limited (Company Registration Number 09559726)” — page 24
Trustees
- Andrew Blenkharn
- Arthur Perie
- Christopher Hayton
- Christopher Wheatman
- Claire Gwenda Park
- Danny Airey
- Fleur Margaret Stanton
- Joanne Louise Rigg
- Jonathan Nicholson
- Roger James Burrow
- William COXON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £82k | £225k |
| 30/04/2024 | £59k | £200k |
| 30/04/2023 | £50k | £211k |
| 30/04/2022 | £54k | £225k |
| 30/04/2021 | £59k | £205k |
Common questions
Is KENDAL RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £98,292 for the year ended 30 April 2024, driven by increased utility and consumable costs alongside significant maintenance expenditures. Despite this loss, the charity holds substantial unrestricted reserves totaling £9,071,801, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakeland District Council | — | £18k | Locally Important Projects |