MINERVA BATH ROWING CLUB
Minerva Bath RC charity exists to promote health and well-being through rowing to the community of Bath and beyond. Membership is open to ages 13 to 80 and to all levels and abilities, from recreational rowers through to those wishing to compete at national and international events. The charity operates from two boat sheds on the banks of the river Avon with access to an 8km stretch of river.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is a volunteer-run club with no employees, relying entirely on member contributions for management and maintenance. Per the trustees' report, the charity experienced a successful fundraising year and continued growth in membership through 2025, while also securing significant support from partners such as British Rowing and Bath University.
What the accounts disclose
“The inaugural Minerva Ball held at the Bath Guildhall was the highlight of a very successful fundraising year, which also secured significant donations from club members and grants from charitable foundations”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Sarah Louise Kendallchair
- Andrew Tyler
- Darren Alexander Low
- David Edmund Plaskitt
- Ian Donald Burdis
- Paul Darvill
- Susan Victoria Shipley
- TIMOTHY ROBIN LEWIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £207k | £125k |
Common questions
Is MINERVA BATH ROWING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is a volunteer-run club with no employees, relying entirely on member contributions for management and maintenance. Per the trustees' report, the charity experienced a successful fundraising year and continued growth in membership through 2025, while also securing significant support from partners such as British Rowing and Bath University.
Who funds MINERVA BATH ROWING CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MINERVA BATH ROWING CLUB as a grant recipient include THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 17/08/2016 | £10k | New coxed quad for weekday sculling |
| Sport England | 30/01/2015 | £10k | Women's and Junior Eight |
| Sport England | 25/02/2014 | £2k | Get Equipped - Hard of hearing awareness & assistance |
| Sport England | 26/03/2013 | £50k | Project Water & Waste |
| Sport England | 06/10/2009 | £6k | Minerva's 8 funding |