COMMUNITY GOLF AND LEISURE TRUST
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
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?
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.