SAINTS (BRACKLEY) COMMUNITY TRUST
The main objective of the Saints (Brackley) Community Trust is to enable all people, whether young or old or disabled, to overcome social isolation by means of sport and recreation through the projects it supports.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE –TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH BRACKLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB AND OTHER LOCAL VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS BY:I. ENABLING AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PLAYING OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HEALTH (FACILITIES BEING LAND AND BUILDINGS) AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES II. PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. III. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY BY FACILITATING WEEKLY MEETINGS IN A CONVIVIAL ATMOSPHERE IN ORDER TO MEET OTHERS AND ENJOY OTHERS' COMPANY WITH THE PROVISION OF A MEAL AND OCCASIONAL ENTERTAINMENT.FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ‘SOCIALLY EXCLUDED’ MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF THEIR AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had total income of £29,736.24 and total expenditure of £17,802.73 for the period ending 31 March 2025, resulting in a closing bank balance of £31,133.93. The trustees report that the charity has no debts and transferred funds to a reserve deposit account to futureproof activities. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed they represent a true and accurate record of transactions.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- CARYL SUZANNE BILLINGHAM MBE BAchair
- Adrian Paul Jones
- David Anthony Bridger
- Ian James McEwen Leask
- Janene Elizabeth Butters
- Janine Lay
- Stephen Neil Toghill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £18k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £38k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £3k | £3k |
Common questions
Is SAINTS (BRACKLEY) COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had total income of £29,736.24 and total expenditure of £17,802.73 for the period ending 31 March 2025, resulting in a closing bank balance of £31,133.93. The trustees report that the charity has no debts and transferred funds to a reserve deposit account to futureproof activities. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who confirmed they represent a true and accurate record of transactions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAINTS (BRACKLEY) COMMUNITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAINTS (BRACKLEY) COMMUNITY TRUST as a grant recipient include NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k |