COCKERMOUTH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Cockermouth Junior Football Club aims to promote the playing of football by young people in the Cockermouth area.We aim to provide a safe and friendly environment to play football for all children. The charity provides qualified coaches to develop players skills and also provides the necessary facilities and equipment.
Objects
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS ("FACILITIES" IN THIS CLAUSE MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £16,008 for the year, reversing two years of deficits, with unrestricted cash funds increasing to £59,474. The trustees report that the charity is largely funded by player subscriptions and sponsorship, with no mention of financial instability or going concern risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Player Subscriptions 55,610” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 47
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 46
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 45
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 30/06/2023 (received 26/06/2024, 57 days after the 30/04/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Joseph Desmond Wrightchair
- Jonathan Allport
- Michael Glass
- Murray William Spiers
- Nicola Wilson
- Paul Grima
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £69k | £53k |
| 30/06/2024 | £62k | £67k |
| 30/06/2023 | £50k | £54k |
| 30/06/2022 | £58k | £41k |
| 30/06/2021 | £61k | £26k |
Common questions
Is COCKERMOUTH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £16,008 for the year, reversing two years of deficits, with unrestricted cash funds increasing to £59,474. The trustees report that the charity is largely funded by player subscriptions and sponsorship, with no mention of financial instability or going concern risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £850k |
Charities like this
- EXMOUTH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
- CRAMLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
- THORNES JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
- ELLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
- WAKEFIELD CITY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
- COALVILLE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCKERMOUTH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EXMOUTH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRAMLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £122k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THORNES JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £103k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELLINGTON JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD CITY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |