CUMBRIA TENNIS
The object of the charity is for the public benefit of the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cumbria, (comprising the areas governed by the unitary authorities of Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils), by the provision of facilities for playing amateur and competitive 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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £93k |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5k |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| BEEBY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LILIAN SULLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA
- Futureproof Cumbria
- CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- CUMBRIA THEATRE TRUST
- THE CENTRE, WEST CUMBRIA LTD
- CUMBRIA COMMUNITY HOMES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBRIA TENNIS | £278k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION CUMBRIA | £914k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Futureproof Cumbria | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £11.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMBRIA THEATRE TRUST | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE, WEST CUMBRIA LTD | £251k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |