SHEFFORD TOWN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
During the year the Association has maintained it's place in the local community by encouraging such regular activities as bowls, cricket, junior football, snooker, tea dances, keep fit, carpet bowls and children's activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £3,057 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total funds to £1,461,127. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to ensure twelve months of current activities can continue in the event of a significant funding drop, and unrestricted general funds stood at £185,412. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level to ensure that in the event of a significant drop in funding they will be able to continue the charity's current activities for a twelve month period.” — page 3
Trustees
- Declan Hennessey
- Graham Walker
- JACQUI SMITH
- Keith Springham
- Shefford Town Council
- Sonia Anne Church
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £258k | £255k |
| 31/12/2024 | £218k | £214k |
| 31/12/2023 | £181k | £189k |
| 31/12/2022 | £163k | £159k |
| 31/12/2021 | £118k | £103k |
Common questions
Is SHEFFORD TOWN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £3,057 for the year ended 31 December 2025, bringing total funds to £1,461,127. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to ensure twelve months of current activities can continue in the event of a significant funding drop, and unrestricted general funds stood at £185,412. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £525k |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE HOSPITAL OF GILBERT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY AT SHEFFIELD | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SHEFFIELD UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- SHEFFIELD AND HALLAMSHIRE COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST
- DEBENHAM VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD TRUST
- SHREWSBURY HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- SHIREOAKS MINERS' WELFARE RECREATION GROUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFORD TOWN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £2.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD AND HALLAMSHIRE COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEBENHAM VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD TRUST | £673k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHREWSBURY HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £279k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |