ROCKETS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
To support the local community in and around Cramlington in Northumberland through the provision of facilities for particpation in sport, community and healthy recreation. The charitable name of rugby league club, Cramlington Rockets RLFC.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £1,444 for the year, with total income falling significantly to £58,179 from £335,008 in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £44,224, which the trustees consider prudent given potential liabilities. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Jeffrey Andrew Ballchair
- Douglas James Kay
- John Downes
- Karen Louise Clark
- Robert Thomas Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £58k | £60k |
| 31/12/2023 | £335k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £73k |
Common questions
Is ROCKETS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £1,444 for the year, with total income falling significantly to £58,179 from £335,008 in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £44,224, which the trustees consider prudent given potential liabilities. The charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its financial stability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 17/10/2025 | £8k | Rocket Reignite |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 31/01/2023 | £100k | RLWC: Clubhouse refurbishment |
| Sport England | 30/03/2022 | £175k | RLWC: Clubhouse refurb |
| Sport England | 10/06/2020 | £7k | COVID-19 CEF |