ESSEX TENNIS
Registered charity 1209380 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ESSEX COUNTY LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The support, improvement and development of both the playing of tennis, and its derivatives, for everyone no matter the standard or ability, and the enhancement of its members facilities in the County of Essex. The principle of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity is embedded into its Governance framework to help ensure this is achieved.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an operating surplus of £182,775 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £447,584 against expenditure of £264,809. The trustees report that the retained general reserves of £340,000 are adequate to allow the charity to fulfil its obligations without detrimental impact, supported by significant investment assets valued at £941,420.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: two years operational costs, Venue Loan Fund, and Indoor Centre Development Fund (held: £340k)
“The LTA Policy in relation to Reserves is to allow reserves to be retained for the following: • 2 years operational costs • Venue Loan Fund • Indoor Centre Development Fund” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Advantage Essex — “Another successful project completed with assistance from an Advantage Essex Grant” (source page)
- LTA — “Applications are now welcomed for the 2023 Seniors Tennis GB (STGB) / LTA grant scheme” (source page)
- Sport England — “Sport England funding available for flood hit venues” (source page)
- Andrea Quantrill
- Anthony Michael John Jones
- David Harston
- James Alexander Driscoll
- John Blewett
- Joshua Foster
- Juliet O'Mahony
- Paul Marks
- Simon Joyce
- Wendy Taylor
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Essex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ESSEX TENNIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an operating surplus of £182,775 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £447,584 against expenditure of £264,809. The trustees report that the retained general reserves of £340,000 are adequate to allow the charity to fulfil its obligations without detrimental impact, supported by significant investment assets valued at £941,420. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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