EAST DORSET LAWN TENNIS & CROQUET CLUB LIMITED
Community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit the provision of facilities for playing sports, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Poole of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £273,062 for the year, with total income rising to £548,450. However, the trustees report that the general free reserves are in a deficit of £2,671 due to major driveway refurbishment costs, although total net assets remain strong at £1,079,544. The trustees confirm the financial statements can be prepared on a going concern basis due to high liquidity and the nature of sinking fund liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“After these elements are taken into account, the Charity had a deficit of general reserves (ie total reserves less those reserves represented by fixed assets or allocated for designated purposes) of £2,671.” — page 4
“In the course of its normal business activities, the Charity transacts with members of the company and companies controlled by members of the company. The trustees consider that these transactions are carried out on an arms length basis on normal commercial terms.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Allan William Redfern
- Andrew Crowe
- Clive Kent Richardson
- Jonathan Powe
- Karen Adams OBE
- Lynn Alida Webb
- Paul Nation
- Simon Daniel Gribbin
- Stephen Graham
- Sue Hobden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £548k | £275k |
| 31/03/2024 | £274k | £209k |
| 31/03/2023 | £255k | £163k |
| 31/03/2022 | £233k | £139k |
| 31/03/2021 | £180k | £108k |
Common questions
Is EAST DORSET LAWN TENNIS & CROQUET CLUB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £273,062 for the year, with total income rising to £548,450. However, the trustees report that the general free reserves are in a deficit of £2,671 due to major driveway refurbishment costs, although total net assets remain strong at £1,079,544. The trustees confirm the financial statements can be prepared on a going concern basis due to high liquidity and the nature of sinking fund liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.