SUTTON BINGHAM SAILING CLUB
Sutton Bingham Sailing Club enables adults and children to undertake dinghy sailing at Sutton Bingham reservoir. The Club is accredited by the RYA, the national body for all forms of sailing, and is an RYA accredited Training Centre. Facilities are provided for adult and youth sailing. The Club is particularly keen to encourage young people to experience the sport of sailing in a safe environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £159,103 at the end of the period, maintaining a surplus from its training and event activities. The trustees report confidence in the charity's viability in the short to medium term, noting that reserves are actively being explored for facility improvements. The charity's policy is to maintain reserves sufficient to run the club for a minimum of six months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Club policy to maintain the ability to run the Club for a minimum of 6 months on reserves.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Bryn Jones
- Christopher Jonathan Bottomley
- James Alexander Vincent
- James Anthony Harcourt
- Joanne Mahy
- Louise Plowman-Hart
- Mervyn Raymond Clark
- Peter Ian Burden
- Richard Frost
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £88k | £73k |
| 30/09/2024 | £86k | £73k |
| 30/09/2023 | £69k | £60k |
| 30/09/2022 | £71k | £61k |
| 30/09/2021 | £69k | £56k |
Common questions
Is SUTTON BINGHAM SAILING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted funds of £159,103 at the end of the period, maintaining a surplus from its training and event activities. The trustees report confidence in the charity's viability in the short to medium term, noting that reserves are actively being explored for facility improvements. The charity's policy is to maintain reserves sufficient to run the club for a minimum of six months.