THE LODGE ACTION SPORTS CLUB
A Summary of the main activities include; Developing and running activities, events, programmes and coaching sessions that have been available to hard to reach group such as: disengaged pupils at local secondary schools, deprived areas, young people with learning disabilities and inactive groups.
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF NEWTON ABBOT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ROLLER-SKATING, SKATEBOARDING AND BMX BIKING, FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,840 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £96,297 and total expenditure of £102,137. The trustees consider the financial position appropriate for current activities, noting that unrestricted reserves stood at £19,439 at the period end. The charity received significant National Lottery funding to support core costs and expansion over a two-year period.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to meet ongoing operational commitments and unforeseen costs.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- NICOLA TAYLORchair
- Chris Leeds He/Him
- Mike Hawman
- Paul Corbiere
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £102k |
| 31/03/2024 | £57k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £57k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £64k | £46k |
Common questions
Is THE LODGE ACTION SPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,840 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £96,297 and total expenditure of £102,137. The trustees consider the financial position appropriate for current activities, noting that unrestricted reserves stood at £19,439 at the period end. The charity received significant National Lottery funding to support core costs and expansion over a two-year period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/01/2025 | £7k | ER - The Lodge Recovery plan |
| Sport England | 20/01/2020 | £7k | Get On Board |
| Sport England | 07/10/2015 | £10k | Multi-Wheeled Sports Programme |