NORWICH DRAGONS HOCKEY CLUB
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN NORWICH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES TO ENABLE PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF AMATEUR HOCKEY.(FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE “FACILITIES” MEANS LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, ACCESS TO COACHING AND ORGANISING SPORTING ACTIVITIES).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £23,259 for the period ending 30 April 2025. Per the trustees' report, the club holds aggregate bank balances of £333,781 and describes its financial position as strong. The charity identifies principal risks as falling membership numbers, reputational damage, or failure of the consortium owning the hockey pitches.
What the accounts disclose
“The club is building reserves for the future development of facilities used by the club to support the club’ charitable purpose and further grow the membership base.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2025
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2024
- Volunteers: 55
Trustees
- Philip York-Smithchair
- David Glyn Christopher Sloman
- Jonathan Goodson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £84k | £61k |
| 30/04/2024 | £81k | £61k |
Common questions
Is NORWICH DRAGONS HOCKEY CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £23,259 for the period ending 30 April 2025. Per the trustees' report, the club holds aggregate bank balances of £333,781 and describes its financial position as strong. The charity identifies principal risks as falling membership numbers, reputational damage, or failure of the consortium owning the hockey pitches. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/03/2022 | £700 | Storm 22 Replacement Storage Shed |
| Sport England | 11/03/2022 | £1k | Jubilee Fund - Developing Youth Hockey Goalkeepers |