SHERBURN COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS CLUB LTD
The Clubs charity objective is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for gymnastics.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR GYMNASTICS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,891 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £53,175 to £49,284. The trustees note that the financial situation is unstable and that planned surpluses were not achieved due to the shock of COVID, though they maintain the club is flourishing compared to others. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £49,284 against a stated policy target of £74,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions and memberships 215,548”
“The reserves which we would like to achieve is £74,000.” — page 4
“Trustees, Ms A Alderson was paid £39,304 (2024: £38,532) for coaching and teaching and Miss S Alderson was also paid £28,992 (2023; £28539) for coaching and teaching in the club as declared by the charity.” — page 15
“Trustees, Ms A Alderson was paid £39,304 (2024: £38,532) for coaching and teaching and Miss S Alderson was also paid £28,992 (2023; £28539) for coaching and teaching in the club as declared by the charity.” — page 15
“Trustees, Ms A Alderson was paid £39,304 (2024: £38,532) for coaching and teaching and Miss S Alderson was also paid £28,992 (2023; £28539) for coaching and teaching in the club as declared by the charity.” — page 15
“Trustees, Ms A Alderson was paid £39,304 (2024: £38,532) for coaching and teaching and Miss S Alderson was also paid £28,992 (2023; £28539) for coaching and teaching in the club as declared by the charity.” — page 15
“Trustees, Ms A Alderson was paid £39,304 (2024: £38,532) for coaching and teaching and Miss S Alderson was also paid £28,992 (2023; £28539) for coaching and teaching in the club as declared by the charity.” — page 15
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- STEPHEN KEITH LITTLEWOODchair
- AMANDA ALDERSON
- Alec Herbert Walker
- CHRISTINE LITTLEWOOD
- HAYLEY LOUISE ALDERSON
- STEPHANIE PAIGE ALDERSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £230k | £234k |
| 31/12/2024 | £225k | £218k |
| 31/12/2023 | £218k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £197k | £189k |
| 31/12/2021 | £200k | £180k |
Common questions
Is SHERBURN COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS CLUB LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,891 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £53,175 to £49,284. The trustees note that the financial situation is unstable and that planned surpluses were not achieved due to the shock of COVID, though they maintain the club is flourishing compared to others. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £49,284 against a stated policy target of £74,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 06/05/2020 | £630 | COVID-19 CEF |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £13k |
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- HUNTINGDON GYMNASTICS CLUB LIMITED
- SOUTH DURHAM GYMNASTICS
- Sherwood Oaks Gymnastics Academy
- BRUMBY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
- CAMBERLEY GYMNASTICS CLUB
- SHERBURN HILL HUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBURN COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS CLUB LTD | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUNTINGDON GYMNASTICS CLUB LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| SOUTH DURHAM GYMNASTICS | £701k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sherwood Oaks Gymnastics Academy | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRUMBY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY | £125k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CAMBERLEY GYMNASTICS CLUB | £454k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |