NORFOLK TENNIS
Promoting, supporting and delivering opportunities for all members of the community in Norfolk to play tennis and padel, including delivering programmes to schools, disability and disadvantaged groups, providing coaching and competitive opportunities, and offering support to LTA registered venues in Norfolk.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF NORFOLK BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING TENNIS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £172,783, including a one-off transfer of net assets, while total expenditure was £83,354. Free reserves stood at £73,462, which is 88% of annual expenditure, falling £9,892 below the trustees' restated policy target of 100%. The charity relies heavily on LTA funding, which constituted 84% of its operational income.
What the accounts disclose
“No expenditure was incurred on raising funds.” — page 16
“Free reserves at the period end were therefore £9,892 below the level the restated policy calls for.” — page 6
“Norfolk Lawn Tennis Association was a related party of the charity by virtue of the common membership of its management committee and the charity's trustees. The transfer of its activities to the charity is disclosed in note 2. There were no other related party transactions during the period.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Catherine Mary Geary
- Heather Georgina Bottomley
- James Antony Buddell
- Kathryn Lavinia Lofthouse
- Richard Lewis Tubb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £173k | £83k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2023 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NORFOLK TENNIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £172,783, including a one-off transfer of net assets, while total expenditure was £83,354. Free reserves stood at £73,462, which is 88% of annual expenditure, falling £9,892 below the trustees' restated policy target of 100%. The charity relies heavily on LTA funding, which constituted 84% of its operational income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 19/08/2013 | £45k | More Tennis, More Netball, More Often |