KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB
We are a purely voluntary organisation. The people who greet you in the lodge and take your money and set up the equipment for you are all members who have volunteered, as are the ground staff, club officers and our highly-trained team of instructors.
Objects
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN CUMBRIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SNOWSPORTS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE WIDER PARTICIPATION IN SNOWSPORTS, IN PARTICULAR THROUGH: (A) THE PROVISION OF AN ARTIFICIAL SKI SLOPE, FACILITIES, VOLUNTARY SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO INSTRUCTION AND COACHING; AND(B) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND / OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, AT THE DISCRETION OF TRUSTEES, TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS TO COVER COSTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE PRECLUDE THE PUBLIC’S PARTICIPATION IN SNOWSPORTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £48,525.00 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £862,054.46. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization is run primarily by volunteers, with only one paid staff member (a cleaner) costing £1,512.00.
What the accounts disclose
“Kendal Snowsports Club is run entirely by volunteers, with the exception of the employment of a cleaner. The cost of employing the cleaner was £1512.00.” — page 16
“Kendal Snowsports Club received a donation from Kendal Ski Club Car Park Limited of £11250.00 in the year.” — page 15
“Kendal Ski Club Car Park Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kendal Snowsports Club.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 139
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 140
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 135
- Has a trading subsidiary
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David Malcom Gray
- David Rogerson
- Jack Kenneth Leech
- Jean Susan Lonsdale
- John Bryers
- John Robert Lowther
- Richard Leslie Waple
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £210k | £161k |
| 31/03/2024 | £202k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £175k | £138k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £109k |
Common questions
Is KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £48,525.00 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £862,054.46. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization is run primarily by volunteers, with only one paid staff member (a cleaner) costing £1,512.00. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £1,512.00 band.
Who funds KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB as a grant recipient include Moto Foundation, BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Foundation | FY2025 | £2k | Community grant |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | amount not stated |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 17/08/2021 | £4k | Toyota Parasport Bi-ski for Adult Adaptive Skiers |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| THE SURREY CRICKET BOARD | 1 | £19k |
| HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- KENDAL BRIDGE CLUB
- THE SUTTON COLDFIELD RECREATIONAL TRUST
- LAKELAND ROWING CLUB
- THE KOOL KIDS CLUB
- HENLEY ROWING CLUB
- COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENDAL SNOWSPORTS CLUB | £210k | £1,512.00 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENDAL BRIDGE CLUB | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUTTON COLDFIELD RECREATIONAL TRUST | £311k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LAKELAND ROWING CLUB | £38k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KOOL KIDS CLUB | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HENLEY ROWING CLUB | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |