BARWELL SPORTS TRUST

Registered charity 1195500 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity's objectives are for the public benefit generally but with particular reference to the inhabitants of Barwell and its surrounding areas 3.1 to promote the community participation in recreation by providing facilities for the playing of sports capable of improving fitness and health.

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Latest income
£56k
Latest spending
£94k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, primarily driven by depreciation charges on its tangible fixed assets, although its operational running costs generated a surplus. Unrestricted reserves stood at £27,727, while total funds carried forward decreased to £423,198 from the previous year's £461,574. The trustees maintain a designated sinking fund for future pitch resurfacing, with a stated policy to allocate £25,000 annually.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: hold funds for the future resurfacing of the facility estimated in 10 years time (held: £28k)
“A clear policy by the trustees is to hold funds for the future resurfacing of the facility estimated in 10 years time, it has been suggested by the football foundation that £25,000 per year needs to be allocated into a sinking fund.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations and sponsorship income received from Barwell Cricket Club.
“During the year, the charity received £1,875 (2024: £500) in donations, and £NIL (2024:£NIL) in sponsorship income, from Barwell Cricket Club towards the electricity costs of the charity as they use the facilities during the winter.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)

Total income
£74k
Total spending
£78k
Reserves (reported)
£513k
Employees
4

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (77% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£56k£94k
31/03/2024£68k£95k
31/03/2023£47k£87k
31/03/2022£591k£78k

Common questions

Is BARWELL SPORTS TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, primarily driven by depreciation charges on its tangible fixed assets, although its operational running costs generated a surplus. Unrestricted reserves stood at £27,727, while total funds carried forward decreased to £423,198 from the previous year's £461,574. The trustees maintain a designated sinking fund for future pitch resurfacing, with a stated policy to allocate £25,000 annually. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.