RAMSGATE ACTIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The provision of education through the use of sports to children and young adults at Ramsgate Football Club and through local schools
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY PROVIDING LIFELONG HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ACTIVE LEARNING PROGRAMMES FOR ALL CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS IN THE AREA OF SOUTH EAST ENGLAND, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR DISABILITY AND BY SUPPORTING OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS INTO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND USING SPORT AS A MEANS OF EDUCATING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,243 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in net liabilities of £18,243. This position is primarily driven by a £32,850 loan from a related party, Ramsgate Football Club (85) Ltd, which the trustees consider manageable given continued membership receipts and support arrangements.
What the accounts disclose
“Incoming resources comprise membership subscriptions and related participation receipts.” — page 8
“At the year end the charity's net liabilities primarily reflect the loan support described above. Trustees consider this position to be manageable in the context of continued membership receipts and the ongoing support arrangements with the related party.”
“The trustees will continue to monitor cashflow and expenditure levels closely and review subscription income and costs to maintain the charity's ability to deliver its activities sustainably.” — page 3
“Ramsgate Football Club (85) Ltd is a related party. During the year, the charity received a loan of £15,000 from Ramsgate Football Club (85) Ltd. The balance outstanding at 30 June 2025 is £32,850 (2024: £17,850). Payments to Ramsgate Football Club (85) Ltd during the year were for pitch hire and facilities.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- James Richard Lawsonchair
- Daniel Whitehead
- Gemma Louise Lawson
- Ian Posnett
- Mike Darling
- Sam Perkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £248k | £261k |
| 30/06/2024 | £215k | £208k |
| 30/06/2023 | £245k | £241k |
| 30/06/2022 | £214k | £244k |
Common questions
Is RAMSGATE ACTIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,243 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in net liabilities of £18,243. This position is primarily driven by a £32,850 loan from a related party, Ramsgate Football Club (85) Ltd, which the trustees consider manageable given continued membership receipts and support arrangements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 01/08/2022 | £1k | WEURO Develop a new girls U8 Football Team |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £17k |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE NOEL COWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- RAMSGATE (HERITAGE REGENERATION) TRUST
- TRUSTEES OF ST AUGUSTINE ABBEY RAMSGATE
- PRAISE GATE TEMPLE
- Sandgate Youth Football Club
- Grimsby Town Foundation
- THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMSGATE ACTIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION | £248k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| RAMSGATE (HERITAGE REGENERATION) TRUST | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUSTEES OF ST AUGUSTINE ABBEY RAMSGATE | £356k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRAISE GATE TEMPLE | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sandgate Youth Football Club | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Grimsby Town Foundation | £605k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |