BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB
To promote community participation in healthy recreation through the provision, maintenance and improvement of facilities for but not limited to cricket, tennis, hockey and squash for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bishop Stortford and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £5,202 for the year ended 30th September 2025, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted reserves to £154,924. The trustees report that the charity remains focused on providing sports facilities to the local community and intends to improve these through income generated by its trading subsidiary and other fundraising activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to keep sufficient reserves to meet the day to day expenditure of the Trust, and to keep sufficient restricted funds in order to see these funded projects to their conclusion.” — page 4
“The charity owns 100% of Bishops Stortford Community Sports Club Trading Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales company number 10,059,591.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PAUL CARTERchair
- BERNARD JAMES COTTON MBE
- Grahame Keith Smith
- Neil Smith
- Peter Robert Burslem
- Tanys Elizabeth Lancaster
- Tony Pennison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £29k | £24k |
| 30/09/2024 | £31k | £22k |
| 30/09/2023 | £21k | £2k |
| 30/09/2022 | £39k | £39k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £4k |
Common questions
Is BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £5,202 for the year ended 30th September 2025, increasing its total unrestricted and restricted reserves to £154,924. The trustees report that the charity remains focused on providing sports facilities to the local community and intends to improve these through income generated by its trading subsidiary and other fundraising activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.