LAUNCH PAD
Launch pad promote healthy recreation in particular by providing sporting facilities for participating in a variety of trampolining and gymnastics disciplines as a means to promote healthy and active lifestyles.We provide classes for children, adults and for those with disabilities. Sessions are available for pure recreational and for those who want to follow a competitive elite pathway
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £62,849, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £597 for the year, driven by a 33% rent increase that the trustees noted would likely require drawing down on reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy Is still set at £20,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- BEVERLEY JANE ZWAHLEN
- JULIE WILLIAMS
- Janet Richardson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £189k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £122k |
| 31/12/2022 | £125k | £133k |
| 31/12/2021 | £112k | £84k |
| 31/12/2020 | £92k | £78k |
Common questions
Is LAUNCH PAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £62,849, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000. However, the charity reported a net expenditure of £597 for the year, driven by a 33% rent increase that the trustees noted would likely require drawing down on reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LAUNCH PAD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LAUNCH PAD as a grant recipient include QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST, THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | routine expenditure and relief work |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | routine expenditure and relief work |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | routine expenditure and relief work |
| QUEEN MARY'S ROEHAMPTON TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | routine expenditure and relief work |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 10/03/2026 | £2k | Trampolining For All |