CHESHAM UNITED YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
Chesham United Youth Football Club is a volunteer-run community club affiliated to the FA, providing football for young people from Under 5 to Under 18 and some adults football. Throughout the regular football season we offer coaching, training and competitive matches by our FA-trained and qualified coaches.
Objects
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE BASED IN CHESHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH:A) THE PROVISION RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;C) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the club delivered an operating surplus of £17,258.28 for the year, reflecting strong income generation and careful management of expenditure. The trustees confirm that the current level of reserves is deemed appropriate against their policy target of 20% of annual running costs. The club maintains a healthy and stable financial position, supported by membership fees and tournament activity.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership fees remained the club’s principal income stream, contributing £119,343.58” — page 4
“The club has a reserves policy of 20% of annual running costs to ensure we can meet our ongoing financial commitments.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Joslin
- Helen Van Sittert
- Jack Cussen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £153k | £136k |
| 30/06/2024 | £101k | £103k |
| 30/06/2023 | £106k | £101k |
| 30/06/2022 | £99k | £98k |
Common questions
Is CHESHAM UNITED YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the club delivered an operating surplus of £17,258.28 for the year, reflecting strong income generation and careful management of expenditure. The trustees confirm that the current level of reserves is deemed appropriate against their policy target of 20% of annual running costs. The club maintains a healthy and stable financial position, supported by membership fees and tournament activity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £552k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £30k |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | 1 | £27k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- Sandgate Youth Football Club
- TAUNTON YOUTH FC COMMUNITY TRUST
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- Rotherham United Community Trust
- EPSOM & EWELL COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED
- KENTISH TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESHAM UNITED YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sandgate Youth Football Club | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAUNTON YOUTH FC COMMUNITY TRUST | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Rotherham United Community Trust | £3.0m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EPSOM & EWELL COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED | £278k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |