COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY
TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY.TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £54,275 for the year, reducing its total funds from £215,618 to £161,343. The trustees have established a reserves policy aiming to hold unrestricted funds equivalent to nine months of unrestricted expenditure, and the current unrestricted funds of £161,343 are held against this target. The examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“They have established a policy whereby their aim is to hold unrestricted funds equivalent of nine months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
- Premier League Charitable Fund
- EFL in the Community
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/10/2017)
Trustees
- JOHN RELISHchair
- Danielle Seivwright
- David Greenhaf
- HAYDN JOHN AMES
- Jane Beckett
- Jill Manship
- Paul Cooper
- Rhys Jones
- Salvatore Scarpato
- Samantha Scott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £499k | £553k |
| 31/08/2024 | £569k | £500k |
| 31/08/2023 | £417k | £427k |
| 31/08/2022 | £414k | £404k |
| 31/08/2021 | £337k | £297k |
Common questions
Is COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £54,275 for the year, reducing its total funds from £215,618 to £161,343. The trustees have established a reserves policy aiming to hold unrestricted funds equivalent to nine months of unrestricted expenditure, and the current unrestricted funds of £161,343 are held against this target. The examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention to suggest the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/03/2022 | £24k | OUT AND ABOUT WITH COUNTY |