STRATFORD SHARKS SWIMMING CLUB
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities, teaching & coaching for Competitive Swimming, Water Safety and the opportunity to participate in related Aquatic Events.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, TEACHING & COACHING FOR COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, WATER SAFETY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RELATED AQUATIC EVENTS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,267 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its net assets to £53,388. The trustees have determined a reserves policy target of at least three months' worth of operational expenses in unrestricted funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that the club should build towards at least three months’ worth of operational expenses in its unrestricted funds as reported on its year-end balance sheet.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Helen Evans
- Neil Truscott
- Richard Burt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £190k | £169k |
| 31/03/2025 | £174k | £160k |
| 31/03/2024 | £157k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £138k | £142k |
| 31/03/2022 | £112k | £126k |
Common questions
Is STRATFORD SHARKS SWIMMING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,267 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its net assets to £53,388. The trustees have determined a reserves policy target of at least three months' worth of operational expenses in unrestricted funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/07/2020 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |