BISHOP'S STORTFORD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 2015
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities and an inclusive environment for playing rugby and other sports or other leisure time occupation for people who have such need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, or social and economic circumstances and to advance the education of children/young people according to the law of charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £94,672 for the year, resulting in a loss for the period. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £59,346 are significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £390,000, though the trustees remain satisfied the charity is a going concern supported by its trading subsidiary and positive operating cash flows.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, the level of free reserves held was £59,346 (2024: £48,173). This is significantly below the target level.” — page 11
“During the year the Company received a donation of £4,118 (2024 - £32,030) by way of a dividend from and charged a license fee of £52,500 (2024 - £45,000) to BSRFC Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received unrestricted funds of £17,983 (2024: £65,931 ) from Friends of BSRFC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of gift aid distribution.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received a donation of £4,118 (2024 - £32,030) by way of a dividend from and charged a license fee of £52,500 (2024 - £45,000) to BSRFC Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received unrestricted funds of £17,983 (2024: £65,931 ) from Friends of BSRFC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of gift aid distribution.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received a donation of £4,118 (2024 - £32,030) by way of a dividend from and charged a license fee of £52,500 (2024 - £45,000) to BSRFC Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received unrestricted funds of £17,983 (2024: £65,931 ) from Friends of BSRFC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of gift aid distribution.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received a donation of £4,118 (2024 - £32,030) by way of a dividend from and charged a license fee of £52,500 (2024 - £45,000) to BSRFC Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received unrestricted funds of £17,983 (2024: £65,931 ) from Friends of BSRFC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of gift aid distribution.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received a donation of £4,118 (2024 - £32,030) by way of a dividend from and charged a license fee of £52,500 (2024 - £45,000) to BSRFC Trading Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.” — page 38
“During the year the Company received unrestricted funds of £17,983 (2024: £65,931 ) from Friends of BSRFC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of gift aid distribution.” — page 38
Trustees
- Alasdair Jones
- Florence Fudge
- Gareth Tracey
- James Andrews
- Jamie Baker
- Michael Simon Coleman
- Richard Paul Westlake Smith
- Simon Wilson
- Stephen Dunkley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £353k | £466k |
| 30/04/2024 | £306k | £275k |
| 30/04/2023 | £466k | £271k |
| 30/04/2022 | £404k | £237k |
| 30/04/2021 | £210k | £146k |
Common questions
Is BISHOP'S STORTFORD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 2015 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £94,672 for the year, resulting in a loss for the period. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £59,346 are significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £390,000, though the trustees remain satisfied the charity is a going concern supported by its trading subsidiary and positive operating cash flows. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.