BRENTWOOD YOUTH AFC CIO
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN AND AROUND BRENTWOOD IN ESSEX, TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CLUB FOOTBALL. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLAUSE, ‘IN AND AROUND BRENTWOOD’ MEANS THE AREA COVERED BY BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL AND ITS ASSOCIATED WARDS, PARISHES AND DISTRICTS AND ANY OTHER AREA WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX THAT IS SUBSEQUENTLY AGREED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE CIO. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year ended 31 May 2025, driven by one-off cost factors, placing it in a strong financial position. The trustees report that carried-forward reserves of £40,000 sit within the stated target range of £25,000-£50,000, reflecting 3-6 months of outgoings. The budget for the subsequent season is forecast to broadly break even.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover for the Financial period ending 31/5/25 was up from previous year at £148,438 of which the vast majority is from player registrations (£120,406).” — page 2
“This sits within the target range of £25k-£50k, reflecting 3-6 months of outgoings, ensuring the financial resilience of the club.”
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Martin Pearsechair
- Laurence Bough
- Micheal Nicoll
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £148k | £105k |
Common questions
Is BRENTWOOD YOUTH AFC CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year ended 31 May 2025, driven by one-off cost factors, placing it in a strong financial position. The trustees report that carried-forward reserves of £40,000 sit within the stated target range of £25,000-£50,000, reflecting 3-6 months of outgoings. The budget for the subsequent season is forecast to broadly break even. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SHANLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £147k |
| WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY | 1 | £84k |
| THOMAS HICKMAN'S CHARITY | 1 | £82k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £71k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE TONY AND SHEELAGH WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| BUILDING SOCIETIES TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| John Lewis Partnership Foundation | 1 | £17k |
Charities like this
- BRENT CARERS CENTRE
- BERKHAMSTED RAIDERS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
- YOUTH CONCERN
- BROMLEY 'Y'
- WINTON WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB
- MAYFORD ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENTWOOD YOUTH AFC CIO | £148k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BRENT CARERS CENTRE | £794k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKHAMSTED RAIDERS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB | £637k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CONCERN | £879k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY 'Y' | £3.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 3 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINTON WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |