THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION
THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOCUSED AROUND PARTICIPATION IN SPORT AND NETBALL IN THE RHONDDA VALLEYS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY OF RHONDDA CYNON TAF.SUPPORT FEMALE EQUALITY, OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL INCLUSION WHILST BEING FULLY INCLUSIVE.PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR THE CONSTITUENTS OF THE REGION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,887 for the year ending 31 August 2025, with total income of £183,524 against expenditure of £177,637. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to hold reserves equal to three to six months of running costs, a target which was achieved at the year-end. The trustees acknowledge ongoing risks related to inflation and reliance on external funding but report that the charity remains financially sustainable.
What the accounts disclose
“The Operations Manager support package fell within the £24,000 - £27,999 band. 1 full-time staff member support package fell within the £20,000 - £23,999 band.” — page 30
“The trustees aim for the charity to have reserves that are equal to three to six months of running costs. This target was achieved at the end of the year under review on 31 August 2025 when factoring grants received in advance of 1 September 2025 for the 2025/26 financial year.” — page 30
“Office costs for the year, including space, gas, electricity, water, phones, internet, paper, office-based printing and other office materials, were shared with another Rhondda charity, Sporting Marvels, where Lawrie Davies has significant influence and control. This costs sharing arrangement had the effect of saving both charities thousands of pounds during the year under review and both sets of trustees recognised the scale of the benefits for both charities.” — page 31
Trustees
- Ian Coles
- Ian Smith
- Karen James
- Lee Pitt
- Luke Davies
- Nicola Lancaster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £184k | £178k |
| 31/08/2024 | £184k | £170k |
| 31/08/2023 | £168k | £175k |
| 31/08/2022 | £160k | £156k |
| 31/08/2021 | £101k | £85k |
Common questions
Is THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,887 for the year ending 31 August 2025, with total income of £183,524 against expenditure of £177,637. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to hold reserves equal to three to six months of running costs, a target which was achieved at the year-end. The trustees acknowledge ongoing risks related to inflation and reliance on external funding but report that the charity remains financially sustainable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £24,000 - £27,999 band.
Who funds THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST, BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £200k | Youth |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £7k | |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Promotion of sporting activities amongst the disabled and disadvantaged |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2022 | £9k | Community Coach & Role Model Development Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2019 | £8k | Community Coach & Role Model Development |
| UK government | 14/02/2019 | £14k | Woman to Woman |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £320k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| SWANSEA C V S | 1 | £76k |
| THE MELANIE WHITE FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £51k |
| MERTON VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL | 1 | £42k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE CARDIFF BLUES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
- AFC WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION
- Swansea City AFC Foundation
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RHONDDA NETBALL FOUNDATION | £184k | £24,000 - £27,999 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CARDIFF BLUES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £404k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFC WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION | £1.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Swansea City AFC Foundation | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |