THE AYLESHAM AND SNOWDOWN SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £77,904 for the year, driven by high depreciation charges and operational costs, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,806,576 to £1,728,672. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of 12 months.” — page 5
“The charity controls Aylesham Sports Club Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The principal activity of the company is the operation and management of sports facility hire and related activities.” — page 11
Trustees
- James Ritsonchair
- Ann Woodgate
- Elliot Wicks
- Graham Wilkinson
- James Miller
- Joanne Cartledge
- Kevin Shooter
- Lee Bosson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £207k | £285k |
| 30/09/2024 | £168k | £231k |
| 30/09/2023 | £157k | £205k |
| 30/09/2022 | £188k | £243k |
| 30/09/2021 | £110k | £146k |
Common questions
Is THE AYLESHAM AND SNOWDOWN SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME financially healthy?
The charity reported a net expenditure of £77,904 for the year, driven by high depreciation charges and operational costs, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,806,576 to £1,728,672. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £190k |
| THE CHARLES LEWIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £108k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £81k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £70k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |