WEST BRIDGFORD COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
The Charity provides children, young people and adults with the opportunity to play football in a supportive environment. The Club operates in West Bridgford, Nottingham and involves players from that location and surrounding areas. The Club also encourages the development of high quality playing, changing and social facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an underlying loss of £8k for the year ended 31 May 2025, after adjusting for specific grant income and bank charge refunds. Despite this, the charity holds £89k in cash reserves and maintains a policy of operating without an overdraft, with trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain reserves at such a level to allow it to operate fully throughout the year without the need for an overdraft.” — page 7
“The Governance review identified that due to paying the men’s team players and the selling of alcohol at Regatta Way, we were not compliant with Charity Commission regulations. We reported this to the Charities Commission who gave us six months to resolve the issue.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- The Campbell Clinic
- Specsavers
- Wagamama
- Fit2Go
- Ellis-Fermor & Negus
- Nottingham Organ Donation
Trustees
- Ilana Freestonechair
- Christopher Simon
- Ian Stendhurst
- Joanne Worster
- Peter Hopkins
- Philip John Traquair
- Sally Lowther
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £488k | £467k |
| 31/05/2024 | £433k | £443k |
| 31/05/2023 | £352k | £345k |
| 31/05/2022 | £288k | £315k |
| 31/05/2021 | £186k | £165k |
Common questions
Is WEST BRIDGFORD COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an underlying loss of £8k for the year ended 31 May 2025, after adjusting for specific grant income and bank charge refunds. Despite this, the charity holds £89k in cash reserves and maintains a policy of operating without an overdraft, with trustees confirming no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.