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SMSC IN THE COMMUNITY

Registered charity 1206409 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provide sporting opportunities to young people within Merton and surrounding areas.

Causes: Disability · Amateur Sport · Get email alerts

Latest income
£69k
Latest spending
£24k
Registered
2024
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £45,501 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £4,107. The trustees' policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to 3-6 months of running costs, and the current unrestricted balance is below this target. The charity remains a going concern, though it notes a risk that some income sources may not be received promptly.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three to six months of current running costs (held: £4k)
“The Trustees’ policy is to aim to build up uncommitted reserves to a level equivalent to 3 - 6 months current running costs.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Surrey · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£69k£24k
04/01/2025£32k£14k

Common questions

Is SMSC IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £45,501 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £4,107. The trustees' policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to 3-6 months of running costs, and the current unrestricted balance is below this target. The charity remains a going concern, though it notes a risk that some income sources may not be received promptly. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.