RUISLIP RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB

Registered charity 1169522 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Established in 1969, we are the largest Youth Football Club in Middlesex with over 750 players and over 60 teams. This includes 3 adult teams, 15 girls teams and 6 disability teams. Our boys and girls play in leagues in London, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. We are an FA Charter Standard Club 3Star* affiliated to Middlesex FA. We are a Partner Club of Club Harrow Borough and Wycombe Wanderers

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CLUB ARE -(A) TO ADVANCE THE AMATEUR SPORT OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.(B) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FORPLAYING ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL (FACILITIES MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT ANDORGANISING FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES).(C) TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURETIME OCCUPATION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BECAUSE OF THEIR YOUTH,AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FORTHE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVINGTHEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.(D) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHETHER OR NOTUNDERGOING FORMAL EDUCATION.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£197k
Latest spending
£195k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,376 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £101,651. The trustees confirm that these reserves significantly exceed their stated policy target of maintaining at least 12 months of unrestricted operating costs (around £5,000). The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least 12 months of unrestricted operating costs (around £5,000) (held: £102k)
“The Trustees continue to maintain a reserves policy that ensures at least 12 months of unrestricted operating costs (around £5,000).” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ben Sutcliffe received £10,827 for reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club.
“Ben Sutcliffe 10,827 Reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club” — page 13
“Gavin lan Cross 420 Reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gavin Ian Cross received £420 for reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services provided to the charity.
“Ben Sutcliffe 10,827 Reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club” — page 13
“Gavin lan Cross 420 Reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Richard Harnett received £331 for reimbursement of expenses.
“Ben Sutcliffe 10,827 Reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club” — page 13
“Gavin lan Cross 420 Reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Colm Barrins received £410 for reimbursement of expenses.
“Ben Sutcliffe 10,827 Reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club” — page 13
“Gavin lan Cross 420 Reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Benjamin Ardouin received £280 for reimbursement of expenses.
“Ben Sutcliffe 10,827 Reimbursement of expenses and grounds work as per the annual contract with the club” — page 13
“Gavin lan Cross 420 Reimbursement of expenses, including £215 for referee services” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hillingdon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2025£197k£195k
31/05/2024£204k£247k
31/05/2023£213k£180k
31/05/2022£202k£198k
31/05/2021£122k£89k

Common questions

Is RUISLIP RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,376 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £101,651. The trustees confirm that these reserves significantly exceed their stated policy target of maintaining at least 12 months of unrestricted operating costs (around £5,000). The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.