COMMUNITY GOLF AND LEISURE TRUST
The Trust's principal activity is the operation of two golf courses, trading under the names of Broome Manor Golf Club and Trent Park Golf Club. Surpluses achieved from this business will be used on course and facility improvements and to grow the game through sponsorship of junior golf tuition and training of junior golfers.
Objects
3.1 THE CHARITY'S HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FOR THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("OBJECTS"):3.1.1 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;3.1.2 THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £158,205 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in accumulated negative unrestricted reserves of £61,597. The trustees note that trading was severely impacted by wet weather but confirm that subsequent profitable trading in the 2025/2026 period has returned the balance sheet to a positive net current asset position. The charity is committed to restoring financial stability and building reserves to cover risks and operational contingencies.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to designate funds for capital investment purposes and to build up it’s general reserves over a number of years to a level equivalent to four to six months operational expenditure” — page 3
“During the year various loans totalling £45000 were taken from Aylesbury Park Golf Ltd and GL Golf Ltd, these were fully repaid, plus interest, by 31 March 2025.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Stephen Christopher Bakerchair
- Alistair Kelman
- Barry Sandry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY GOLF AND LEISURE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £158,205 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in accumulated negative unrestricted reserves of £61,597. The trustees note that trading was severely impacted by wet weather but confirm that subsequent profitable trading in the 2025/2026 period has returned the balance sheet to a positive net current asset position. The charity is committed to restoring financial stability and building reserves to cover risks and operational contingencies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £275k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £248k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE QUEEN'S CLUB FOUNDATION | 1 | £57 |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- THE FALDO TRUST FOR TOMORROW'S CHAMPIONS
- THE GOLF TRUST
- GET GOLFING CIO
- THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND
- THE TENNIS & RACKETS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- BROMLEY FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY GOLF AND LEISURE TRUST | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FALDO TRUST FOR TOMORROW'S CHAMPIONS | £407k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GOLF TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GET GOLFING CIO | £25.2m | £250,001 - £260,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION BENEVOLENT FUND | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TENNIS & RACKETS ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £654k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |