BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BY THE PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYING TENNIS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £153,563, with cash at bank and in hand rising to £134,549. The trustees confirm that maintaining these free reserves, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, provides sufficient resources to mitigate significant risks. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to ensure that the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.” — page 13
“Amount of expenses reimbursed in the current year was £891 for mileage and £454 for accommodation (incurred by two trustees).”
“The charity owns 100% of shares in Bucks Tennis Limited.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Stephen Edwin Biggschair
- Joanna Clare Hale
- Kenneth David Shaw
- Rosemary Badman
- Venetia Anne Cottman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £196k | £164k |
| 31/12/2024 | £161k | £152k |
Common questions
Is BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £153,563, with cash at bank and in hand rising to £134,549. The trustees confirm that maintaining these free reserves, combined with annual reviews of financial controls, provides sufficient resources to mitigate significant risks. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.