TORBAY TIGERS BASKETBALL CLUB
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit in Torbay and the surrounding areas by providing facilities to play basketball.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN TORBAY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING FACILITIES TO PLAY BASKETBALL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £32,991 at year-end, which the trustees considered below their target of 3–6 months of core operating costs. The trustees identified uncertainty regarding the future of the contracted Basketball Development Officer role, noting it as a significant area of spend that may impact the financial position next year.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership and training fees: £51,991” — page 4
“At year-end, the club had a balance of £32,991 in the bank. The trustees considered this to be below target, given future spending commitment in the pipeline.” — page 5
“There remains some uncertainty around the position of the contracted Basketball Development Officer and whether the role will be in existence next year. As one of the clubs biggest areas of spend this will likely have an impact on our financial position next year.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Norman Edward Waldronchair
- Barry John Bayley
- Kieron Palmer
- Lee Pottinger
- Richard Edwin Morrison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £102k | £69k |
Common questions
Is TORBAY TIGERS BASKETBALL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £32,991 at year-end, which the trustees considered below their target of 3–6 months of core operating costs. The trustees identified uncertainty regarding the future of the contracted Basketball Development Officer role, noting it as a significant area of spend that may impact the financial position next year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PILMUIR ESTATE | 1 | £70k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £59k |
| GRANTSCAPE | 1 | £33k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WAKEFIELD | 1 | £26k |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| THE WEAVERS' COMPANY BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE TORBAY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
- LONDON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
- BARTON ACORN YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE
- TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD
- TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST
- AGE UK TORBAY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORBAY TIGERS BASKETBALL CLUB | £102k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| THE TORBAY HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS | £547k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION | £429k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARTON ACORN YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD | £2.7m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST | £3.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | material uncertainty |