SPIRIT IN SPORT
The provision of community sports activities for children and adults of all ages.The provision of a befriending service for people (over the age of 50) at risk of or suffering from isolation.The provision of a community cafe and drop-in centre.All activities for people who live, but not exclusively in the Portsmouth and Somerstown area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £10,249.06, resulting in closing free reserves of £38,617.45. The trustees maintain a stated reserves policy target of £15,000, which is held in reserve to cover essential running costs for up to six months. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID PUGSLEY
- Elaine Hallatt Mrs
- JOS MCCABE
- Mervyn Cowdrey
- STEPHEN KERR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £34k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £13k |
| 31/03/2021 | £14k | £12k |
Common questions
Is SPIRIT IN SPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £10,249.06, resulting in closing free reserves of £38,617.45. The trustees maintain a stated reserves policy target of £15,000, which is held in reserve to cover essential running costs for up to six months. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPIRIT IN SPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPIRIT IN SPORT as a grant recipient include ENERGISE ME.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGISE ME | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £5k | Community Table Tennis Cafe |
| UK government | 14/08/2020 | £1k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 02/06/2020 | £1k | COVID-19 CEF |