FOLKESTONE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Playing and promoting Rugby Union within the Shepway district to all members of the community enabling all abilities to participate, improve their physical fitness, develop their personal skills and community values.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's trading arm remains the critical income generator to enable the club to meet its primary objectives. The trustees report that the club continues to battle against increasing costs but has benefited from hosting festivals and hiring out car park space. The document notes that sponsorship is not a guaranteed source of income, yet the club has secured a new partnership with MOTIS to support its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trading company “Folkestone Rugby Club Limited” currently owns and operates the clubhouse including the bar, hall hire and events. Profits from the trading company are be donated to the charity.”
“The trading company “Folkestone Rugby Club Limited” currently owns and operates the clubhouse including the bar, hall hire and events.”
Trustees
- ANDREW MARTIN PIPER PARMENTER
- Christopher Mark Walker
- GLENN DAVID FOREMAN
- KENNETH LENNON
- Liza cayley
- MARK ALAN EDWARDS
- OLIVER SMITH
- Roger Smith
- Simon Cloke
- Steve Cribbens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £106k | £103k |
| 30/06/2024 | £73k | £55k |
| 30/06/2023 | £61k | £52k |
| 30/06/2022 | £55k | £47k |
| 30/06/2021 | £95k | £18k |
Common questions
Is FOLKESTONE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's trading arm remains the critical income generator to enable the club to meet its primary objectives. The trustees report that the club continues to battle against increasing costs but has benefited from hosting festivals and hiring out car park space. The document notes that sponsorship is not a guaranteed source of income, yet the club has secured a new partnership with MOTIS to support its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/06/2025 | £5k | Elevating Accessibility Lift Installation Project |