BEDFORD LADIES AND GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB
Bedford Ladies and Girls Football Club offers opportunities for girls and ladies to play association football at an amateur level. The club offers Walking Football, and runs after-school sessions to allow more girls to try football and encourage them to consider playing.Youth teams play in the FA Bedfordshire Girls League. Ladies teams play in the Eastern Region Womens Football League.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £47,249, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £45,000 (six months of expenditure). The trustees report that the club is in a good financial position, supported by income from fees, grants, and a one-off £50,000 fee received upon the transfer of the first team.
What the accounts disclose
“The club wishes to maintain sufficient reserves amounting to at least 6 months of expenditure (approx. £45,000)” — page 5
Trustees
- Jill Uptonchair
- Jennifer Yildiz
- Martin Trinder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £136k | £99k |
| 30/06/2024 | £77k | £73k |
| 30/06/2023 | £58k | £64k |
| 30/06/2022 | £44k | £45k |
| 30/06/2021 | £32k | £19k |
Common questions
Is BEDFORD LADIES AND GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £47,249, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £45,000 (six months of expenditure). The trustees report that the club is in a good financial position, supported by income from fees, grants, and a one-off £50,000 fee received upon the transfer of the first team. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/07/2022 | £2k | WEURO Legacy New Team Grant |