LONDON SPORT
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of income over expenditure of £264k for the year ended 31 March 2023, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves increased to £159k, though this remains below the stated policy target of three months of average staff costs and essential operating costs. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation until at least March 2027.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum amount designated as the required reserve is established as an amount sufficient to maintain ongoing operations of London Sport for three months. This target minimum reserve fund is based on the latest budget, equal to three months of average staff costs (not including any consultants) on a sliding scale, based on notice periods and essential operating costs needed to maintain ongoing operations for three months.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jillian Moore — Chair
- Emily Robinson — Chief Executive Officer
- David Tinnion — Chief Operating Officer
- Tanya Rabin — Director of Communications & Advocacy
- Jade Cation — Director of Insight and Impact
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/01/2017)
Trustees
- Jillian Moorechair
- Alex Fitzgerald-Eagle
- Andrew Selby
- Kim Collins
- Paul Simon Benjamin
- Shaun Paul Danielli
- Tracey McCillen
- Usama Yusuf
- Yashmin Harun
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.7m | £4.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.6m | £3.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.6m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.4m | £5.1m |
Common questions
Is LONDON SPORT financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an excess of income over expenditure of £264k for the year ended 31 March 2023, compared to a deficit in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves increased to £159k, though this remains below the stated policy target of three months of average staff costs and essential operating costs. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation until at least March 2027. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.
Who funds LONDON SPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONDON SPORT as a grant recipient include SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SWEATY BETTY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KEHAL CHASIDEI WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £49k |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
| ACTIVE ESSEX FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| CHASDEI DOV TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | 1 | £800 |
| THE QUILTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £786 |
| CBRE UK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £500 |