CUMBRIA TENNIS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £118,054 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by unrestricted income of £203,930 against expenditure of £159,628. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £12,401 exceed their policy target of three months' expenditure (£9,125), indicating adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s expenditure.” — page 8
“During the year costs of £441 were incurred in relation to payroll services paid to Saint & Co, Chartered Accountants, of which Sophie Graham is a Partner.” — page 25
Trustees
- Dr Philippa Eccleschair
- Roger Townley Alston OBE
- Ruth Agnew
- Sophie Elspeth Charlotte Graham FCA DChA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £278k | £160k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is CUMBRIA TENNIS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £118,054 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by unrestricted income of £203,930 against expenditure of £159,628. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £12,401 exceed their policy target of three months' expenditure (£9,125), indicating adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| LANGDALE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £3k |