STOCKPORT TRINITY CRICKET CLUB
Stockport Trinity Cricket Club aim is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stockport and the surrounding area?by the provision of facilities for playing cricket and other amateur sports.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a £1,251 surplus for the year ended 31 October 2024, driven by crowdfunding, a kitchen surplus, and fundraising activities. Unrestricted reserves currently slightly exceed the stated policy target of £10,000, which the trustees hold in anticipation of further ground improvement projects.
What the accounts disclose
“The club looks to maintain a buffer of £10K unrestricted reserves in the event of unforeseen costs.” — page 4
“During the year Stan Aspinall (trustee) was paid £3,450 (2022-3: £2,700) for providing groundsman services to the club.” — page 6
“During the year Stan Aspinall (trustee) was paid £3,450 (2022-3: £2,700) for providing groundsman services to the club. All payments made we at arms length, at an open market rate and in accordance witht the club's constitution” — page 6
Trustees
- RICHARD HIGGINBOTHAMchair
- Anne Marie Groarke
- Edward Peter Herbert
- James Shaw
- STEWART COATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2024 | £37k | £36k |
| 31/10/2023 | £38k | £42k |
| 03/11/2022 | £30k | £60k |
| 03/11/2021 | £60k | £37k |
| 03/11/2020 | £73k | £17k |
Common questions
Is STOCKPORT TRINITY CRICKET CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a £1,251 surplus for the year ended 31 October 2024, driven by crowdfunding, a kitchen surplus, and fundraising activities. Unrestricted reserves currently slightly exceed the stated policy target of £10,000, which the trustees hold in anticipation of further ground improvement projects. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/03/2025 | £2k | Installation Sandbanding Surface Drainage System |
| Sport England | 05/02/2024 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| Sport England | 08/03/2021 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |