SWINDON DOLPHIN ASC
Furthering the objects of the charity
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a loss of £30,269 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a 13% increase in pool hire fees and costs associated with an overseas camp. Total funds decreased from £97,799 to £67,530, with unrestricted reserves falling to £54,612. The trustees note that membership fees were increased in January 2025 to align income with rising operational costs, with a primary financial goal for 2025 to break even.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain reserves of 75,000. This value represents three months' expenses as working capital and a provision for the employment of a replacement coach in the event that the current volunteer resigned.” — page 3
Trustees
- Thomas Carterchair
- ANTHONY MICHAEL CLARK
- Gabrielle Clark
- REBECCA LOUISE HUNT
- Rachel Workman
- Sharyn Chan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £180k | £210k |
| 31/12/2023 | £204k | £194k |
| 31/12/2022 | £170k | £86k |
Common questions
Is SWINDON DOLPHIN ASC financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a loss of £30,269 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a 13% increase in pool hire fees and costs associated with an overseas camp. Total funds decreased from £97,799 to £67,530, with unrestricted reserves falling to £54,612. The trustees note that membership fees were increased in January 2025 to align income with rising operational costs, with a primary financial goal for 2025 to break even. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 CEF |