WIDNES GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
To provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, and in particular facilities for participation in the sport of gymnastics, in the interests of social welfare for young people under the age of 18 living in Cheshire and the surrounding area who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth or age with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £7,408 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total income rising to £214,627. Per the statement of financial position, total net assets decreased to £13,162 from £31,426 in the prior year. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with micro-entity provisions and subjected to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Victoria Donoghue-Woodchair
- Ben Smith
- Emma Longworth
- Lexi Wood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £215k | £207k |
| 28/02/2025 | £215k | £203k |
| 29/02/2024 | £179k | £164k |
| 28/02/2023 | £151k | £152k |
| 28/02/2022 | £106k | £107k |
Common questions
Is WIDNES GYMNASTICS ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £7,408 for the year ended 28 February 2026, with total income rising to £214,627. Per the statement of financial position, total net assets decreased to £13,162 from £31,426 in the prior year. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with micro-entity provisions and subjected to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WIDNES GYMNASTICS ACADEMY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WIDNES GYMNASTICS ACADEMY as a grant recipient include Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 | Employee charitable collections |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- WILTSHIRE SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
- Sherwood Oaks Gymnastics Academy
- MANCHESTER ACADEMY OF COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS LTD
- CITY OF NEWCASTLE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY LIMITED
- WYE GYMNASTICS AND GALAXY CHEERLEADING
- WAVENEY GYMNASTICS CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIDNES GYMNASTICS ACADEMY | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILTSHIRE SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS | £809k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sherwood Oaks Gymnastics Academy | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER ACADEMY OF COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS LTD | £1.0m | £60,000 to £69,999 | 31 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF NEWCASTLE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY LIMITED | £999k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WYE GYMNASTICS AND GALAXY CHEERLEADING | £535k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |