BRADFORD ON AVON BOAT CLUB
The objects of the CIO are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for water sports activities including rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BRADFORD ON AVON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ROWING, CANOEING AND KAYAKING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a healthy financial position with no uncertainty regarding its going concern status. It is primarily financed through members' subscriptions and aims to maintain a general reserve of at least £20,000 for emergencies. The charity has no employees, relying instead on voluntary contributions from its approximately 185 members for management and maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is primarily financed through members’ subscriptions, collected monthly via Direct Debit.” — page 1
“The charity aims to hold at least £20,000 as a general reserve to deal with any emergencies or unforeseen expenses, as agreed by the trustees and Management Committee.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £5,000 — grants £5,000 (1); 5% of the £104,448 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Mark Stamperchair
- Andrew Phillips
- John Escott
- Kirstie Sneyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £69k | £49k |
| 31/12/2024 | £90k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £104k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BRADFORD ON AVON BOAT CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a healthy financial position with no uncertainty regarding its going concern status. It is primarily financed through members' subscriptions and aims to maintain a general reserve of at least £20,000 for emergencies. The charity has no employees, relying instead on voluntary contributions from its approximately 185 members for management and maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRADFORD ON AVON BOAT CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRADFORD ON AVON BOAT CLUB as a grant recipient include THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £90k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 08/02/2024 | £9k | Equipment for new boathouse |
| Sport England | 07/07/2021 | £8k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 18/06/2013 | £5k | Boats for beginners |