VIKINGS SPORTS FOUNDATION LTD
The charity operates across 5 key areas: School Sport, Aspiration Centre, Vikings Health, Sport 4 All, and Vikings Learning Centre. Our close partnerships include NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group, Halton Borough Council, RL Cares and Sky.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £43,009 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds dropping from £46,445 to £3,436. The trustees acknowledge financial challenges due to inflation and reduced core funding, noting that total income fell to £67,833 against expenditure of £101,842. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £67,833 (2023 £84,999), of which more than 86% was generated from unrestricted funds.”
Trustees
- Jacqueline Ann Connelly
- Nicholas Calland
- ROGER HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £68k | £111k |
| 30/11/2023 | £85k | £92k |
| 30/11/2022 | £118k | £117k |
| 30/11/2021 | £130k | £138k |
| 30/11/2020 | £226k | £183k |
Common questions
Is VIKINGS SPORTS FOUNDATION LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £43,009 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds dropping from £46,445 to £3,436. The trustees acknowledge financial challenges due to inflation and reduced core funding, noting that total income fell to £67,833 against expenditure of £101,842. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 28/04/2025 | £5k | Wheelchair purchase project |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £21k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 27/02/2019 | £7k | Girls Play League Too |
| Sport England | 22/09/2017 | £9k | Include ME |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2017 | £9k | "The history of community Rugby in and around Widnes" |
| Sport England | 18/05/2016 | £10k | Stadium Sports Hub |