SUTTON CHURCHES TENNIS CLUB
Provides facilities and coaching for the sport of lawn tennis
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts were £72,784 against total payments of £31,096, resulting in a net increase in cash and bank balances of £41,688. The charity holds total reserves of £327,743, comprising £71,268 in undesignated general funds and significant designated funds for repairs, charity activities, and a new clubhouse project. The trustees report that membership is booming with over 500 members and that the club is actively pursuing funding for a new clubhouse project.
What the accounts disclose
“Members subscriptions 57,957”
“One of the trustees, Kirsty Garrett, was paid £240 for new member fees from new members only doing cardio or walking tennis and was allowed to use the club’s facilities for coaching and other events she organised.” — page 8
“One of the trustees, Kirsty Garrett, was paid £240 for new member fees from new members only doing cardio or walking tennis and was allowed to use the club’s facilities for coaching and other events she organised. Payments for coaching and other events were made directly by members on an “arms-length” basis.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Kirsty Garrettchair
- Ana Maria Lizarazo Schanda
- Andrew Foulkes
- Anthony Farrell
- CAROLYN GRAHAM
- David Garrett
- Deborah Hedges
- Dominique Delhalle
- Gerald Barry
- Helen Parnell RN BSc MA
- James Bryan
- Jeffrey Rogers
- Joan Sillery
- Richard Garrett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £73k | £31k |
| 30/09/2024 | £65k | £90k |
| 30/09/2023 | £59k | £42k |
| 30/09/2022 | £65k | £33k |
Common questions
Is SUTTON CHURCHES TENNIS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts were £72,784 against total payments of £31,096, resulting in a net increase in cash and bank balances of £41,688. The charity holds total reserves of £327,743, comprising £71,268 in undesignated general funds and significant designated funds for repairs, charity activities, and a new clubhouse project. The trustees report that membership is booming with over 500 members and that the club is actively pursuing funding for a new clubhouse project. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 10/01/2012 | £50k | Court Rescue Project |