TROWBRIDGE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (1931)
The objects of the CIO are:The advancement of amateur sport for the public benefit by promoting, encouraging & developing the playing of amateur rugby football in the Trowbridge area for the benefit of its wider community.
Objects
"THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR SPORT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROMOTING, ENCOURAGING & DEVELOPING THE PLAYING OF AMATEUR RUGBY FOOTBALL IN THE TROWBRIDGE AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS WIDER COMMUNITY’’.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £125,483 are maintained in line with the charity's policy of holding between three and six months of expenditure, providing a buffer against funding drops. The charity reports a net expenditure for the year of £9,715, driven by significant investment in infrastructure and rising operational costs, yet maintains adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 24
“As at 30 April 2026, Trowbridge Rugby Football Club (1931) owed £16,814 (2025; £14,736) to its trading subsidiary Trowbridge RFC (2016) Ltd.” — page 41
“The Charity has a Trading Subsidiary (Trowbridge RFC 2016 Ltd).” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alice Deeprose
- Beverleigh Roberts
- Bill Bayley
- Charlie Roberts
- David Solomon
- Matt Howard
- Matthew Weaver
- Max Day
- Mick Wall
- Paul Butterworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | £365k | £374k |
| 30/04/2025 | £308k | £319k |
| 30/04/2024 | £272k | £226k |
| 30/04/2023 | £257k | £254k |
| 30/04/2022 | £162k | £137k |
Common questions
Is TROWBRIDGE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (1931) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £125,483 are maintained in line with the charity's policy of holding between three and six months of expenditure, providing a buffer against funding drops. The charity reports a net expenditure for the year of £9,715, driven by significant investment in infrastructure and rising operational costs, yet maintains adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.