BARNES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Promoting community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities and inclusive environment for all ages and genders for the playing of rugby union.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £26,609 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £122,922. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is considered adequate to enable the future stability and enhancement of the club, aligning with their stated policy target of holding between £15,000 and £50,000. The charity is funded principally by membership subscriptions, donations, and sponsorship, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold liquid cash funds between £15,000 and £50,000.” — page 6
“Christy Pickering, the wife of Andrew Pickering, a Trustee was paid £4,250 (2024: £4,230) in her role as Fixture and Administration Secretary. During the period the charity received £150,000 in donations from its Trustees (2024: £nil). No conditions were attached to these donations which required the Charity to alter the nature of any of the existing activities.” — page 22
“The Charity has a wholly-owned trading subsidiary undertaken, Barnow Trading Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (registered no 10300228).” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MICHAEL WHITFIELDchair
- ANDREW PICKERING
- Christopher David Williams
- DAVID DOONAN
- Jason Paul Betteley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £399k | £373k |
| 31/05/2024 | £312k | £318k |
| 31/05/2023 | £322k | £334k |
| 31/05/2022 | £339k | £315k |
| 31/05/2021 | £139k | £186k |
Common questions
Is BARNES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £26,609 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £122,922. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is considered adequate to enable the future stability and enhancement of the club, aligning with their stated policy target of holding between £15,000 and £50,000. The charity is funded principally by membership subscriptions, donations, and sponsorship, with no material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.