SPORTING 87 FOOTBALL CLUB
Community based football club serving Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area. We provide football games and coaching within our teams for more than 600 children aged between 5 and 18. The club is also involved in the towns schools delivering lessons and after school clubs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small operating surplus of £5,655 for the year ended 31 May 2025, reversing a loss from the previous year. However, the trustees report that club finances remain tight, and the entity holds net assets of £17,602 against current liabilities of £22,593. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding going concern, relying on the small companies regime exemptions.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JONATHAN WARNOCKchair
- DARREN BROWN
- NIGEL JOHNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £179k | £173k |
| 31/05/2024 | £150k | £160k |
| 31/05/2023 | £156k | £169k |
| 31/05/2022 | £144k | £155k |
| 31/05/2021 | £132k | £122k |
Common questions
Is SPORTING 87 FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small operating surplus of £5,655 for the year ended 31 May 2025, reversing a loss from the previous year. However, the trustees report that club finances remain tight, and the entity holds net assets of £17,602 against current liabilities of £22,593. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding going concern, relying on the small companies regime exemptions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 CEF |