THE UNDERGROUND TRAINING STATION FOUNDATION
The purpose of the project is to provide accessible and free structured coaching, health and well-being sessions tovulnerable community groups across the Wirral; including children with SEN's, disadvantaged young people and adults (55+), people with mental health issues, post cancer care patients; including structured support to help with recovery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £90,055 at the end of the reporting period, comprising £63,597 in unrestricted funds and £26,458 in restricted funds. The trustees report a reserves policy target of two months' expenditure and confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level considered adequate to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The charity reported a total surplus for the year, with no employees and no trustee remuneration.
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 two months' expenditure.” — page 5
“Included in other creditors is a balance of £ 32,365 (2024: £ 26,841) owed to Underground Training Station Limited, a company in which three of the trustees, Neil Parsley, David McDermott and Colin Robertson, are also directors.” — page 18
“Also, the Foundation and its Trustees remain grateful to The Underground Training Station Limited for its continued support.” — page 5
Trustees
- DAVID MC DERMOTTchair
- Dr COLIN MARTIN ROBERTSON
- Kevin Robinson
- NEIL PARSLEY
- ROBERT DANIEL KEEFE
- SARAH STEVENSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £96k | £47k |
| 30/09/2024 | £51k | £33k |
| 30/09/2023 | £22k | £17k |
| 30/09/2022 | £25k | £36k |
| 30/09/2021 | £25k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE UNDERGROUND TRAINING STATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total net assets of £90,055 at the end of the reporting period, comprising £63,597 in unrestricted funds and £26,458 in restricted funds. The trustees report a reserves policy target of two months' expenditure and confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level considered adequate to continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The charity reported a total surplus for the year, with no employees and no trustee remuneration. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE UNDERGROUND TRAINING STATION FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE UNDERGROUND TRAINING STATION FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Salary costs of cancer rehabilitation specialist coaches and mental health and wellbeing practitioner. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 15/09/2025 | £12k | Find Your Path |
| Sport England | 10/04/2019 | £10k | Wirral Community Health and Well Being Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2018 | £10k | Wirral Post Cancer Care Project |
| Sport England | 27/06/2017 | £6k | UTS Community Mental Health and Physical Activity Project |
| UK government | — | £35k | ALB-Facility expansion for sport, health and rehabilitation hub |