TOPSHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
The objects of the Club are to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing rugby union football and other sports which involve physical or mental skill or exertion; and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £70,306 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income rising to £401,315 from £310,571 the previous year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £314,895, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is to have sufficient funds in order to continue to operate its activities and replace its equipment, the current target being three months operating costs.”
“Topsham RFC Bar Ltd pays £11,250 to the CIO (2025: £7,200) for the rental of the bar area from where that company operates.” — page 27
“For the year ended 31 March 2026, the company made profits that were donated to Topsham RFC Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the 31 March 2027 financial period of £32,649”
“Topsham RFC Bar Ltd pays £11,250 to the CIO (2025: £7,200) for the rental of the bar area from where that company operates.” — page 27
“For the year ended 31 March 2026, the company made profits that were donated to Topsham RFC Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the 31 March 2027 financial period of £32,649”
“Topsham RFC Bar Ltd is wholly owned by the charitable incorporated organisation.” — page 27
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/10/2020)
Trustees
- Darren Oxland
- Freyja Wilkinson
- Hannah Cottle
- Mark Philip David Dixie
- Mercedes Osborne
- Nigel Robert Francis Deasy
- Peter Hawley
- Professor Katie Sarah Lunnon
- Sebastian Stewart
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £401k | £331k |
| 31/03/2025 | £311k | £258k |
| 31/03/2024 | £243k | £197k |
| 31/03/2023 | £156k | £217k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £129k |
Common questions
Is TOPSHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £70,306 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income rising to £401,315 from £310,571 the previous year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £314,895, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating costs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOPSHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOPSHAM RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB as a grant recipient include GRANTSCAPE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTSCAPE | FY2023 | £16k | Improving the floodlights for training at Topsham Rugby Football Club |
| GRANTSCAPE | FY2023 | £16k | Improving the floodlights for training at Topsham Rugby Football Club |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/06/2025 | £15k | CF - Transforming Clubhouse |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 24/05/2017 | £1k | Walking Rugby |
| Sport England | 15/10/2014 | £6k | Exonian Ladies at Topsham RFC |