SUNDERLAND SAMBA FC
Sunderland Samba FC is a community football club providing football, volunteering, coaching, youth work and international exchange opportunities. We are a youth led organisation enabling children and young people to make a positive contribution in their local community. We welcome supporters and volunteers to join our amazing team both in the UK and Kenya.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,077.42 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £21,581.39 to £2,003.97. The reserves policy targets holding six months of average expenditure, but the current unrestricted balance is significantly below this target. The charity remains solvent with no liabilities disclosed, relying on grants and donations for funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy for Sunderland Samba FC is to hold no more than a sum equivalent to 6 months average expenditure.” — page 8
Trustees
- Choman Nouraldin Omar
- Dr Babatunde Sobitan
- Elizabeth Wanjiru Bibi
- JOHN BOYD
- Ola Tony-Obot
- Priscilla Sobitan
- Roselydah Eunice Anyango
- Yuri Bibi Wabuke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £29k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £15k |
Common questions
Is SUNDERLAND SAMBA FC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,077.42 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £21,581.39 to £2,003.97. The reserves policy targets holding six months of average expenditure, but the current unrestricted balance is significantly below this target. The charity remains solvent with no liabilities disclosed, relying on grants and donations for funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Sunderland Samba FC |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2025 | £8k | Grant to Sunderland Samba FC |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to Sunderland Samba FC |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/02/2022 | £1k | A grant to Sunderland Samba FC |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/02/2022 | £500 | A grant to Sunderland Samba FC |