CLOAKHAM LAWN SPORTS CENTRE
To advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents of Axminster and the surrounding areas, by operating Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £807,209 against a policy target of covering unforeseen maintenance costs, resulting in a significant surplus over its stated ambition. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,838 for the year, with total income of £57,958 exceeding total expenditure of £45,120. The trustees confirmed the charity is able to meet its debts as they fall due, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity ambition to hold reserves that allow the Sports Centre to cover unforeseen maintenance costs that arise from time to time.” — page 4
“Mr Simon Flint (trustee) and his wife have a tenancy to operate the bar facilities at Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre. This is an arms-length transaction and Mr Flint does not take part in voting or other decision making relating to the grant of tenancy.” — page 20
“In addition, two trustees and one employee have previously lent the charity £35,888, in order for the charity to acquire a piece of land. As at 30 September 2025 £31,402 of the loan balance remains outstanding.” — page 20
“Mr Simon Flint (trustee) and his wife have a tenancy to operate the bar facilities at Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre. This is an arms-length transaction and Mr Flint does not take part in voting or other decision making relating to the grant of tenancy.” — page 20
“In addition, two trustees and one employee have previously lent the charity £35,888, in order for the charity to acquire a piece of land. As at 30 September 2025 £31,402 of the loan balance remains outstanding.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/08/2023)
Trustees
- Simon John Flintchair
- Alan Geoffrey Enticott
- Andrew Harris
- Ann Kobus
- DOUGLAS RICHARD THOMPSON
- Emma Michelle Jarvis
- Kevin Bennett
- Paul Victor Reffell
- Peter Charles Beviss
- Stuart Ellis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £58k | £45k |
| 30/09/2024 | £60k | £44k |
| 30/09/2023 | £101k | £60k |
Common questions
Is CLOAKHAM LAWN SPORTS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £807,209 against a policy target of covering unforeseen maintenance costs, resulting in a significant surplus over its stated ambition. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,838 for the year, with total income of £57,958 exceeding total expenditure of £45,120. The trustees confirmed the charity is able to meet its debts as they fall due, indicating strong liquidity and financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 30/03/2022 | £6k | Storm 22 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2006 | £25k | Skate Board Park - A Place Where Young People Can Meet |