ISLEWORTH EXPLORERS CLUB

Registered charity 303093 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ISLEWORTH EXPLORERS BOYS CLUB

Isleworth Explorers Club is a purpose built youth centre which provides a range of activities for young people. The club provides junior and senior youth sessions and there is additional provision for children with special needs and disabilities There is an out of club programme offering day trips. There is also a childcare project incorporating an after school club, and holiday play schemes.

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Latest income
£257k
Latest spending
£306k
Registered
1968
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £67,231 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net current assets from £91,446 to £30,725. The trustees note that the club is heavily reliant on grants and donations and is facing rising costs, though they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Activities for generating funds (63% of income)
“Activities for generating funds 256,635”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 5.9% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“Fundraising and publicity Fundraising agents 15,148”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 2-3 months expected running costs (held: £311k)
“The amount of reserves is based on history and forecasts of future income and expenditure. £35,000 was allocated as reserves for the financial year based on 2-3 months expected running costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Isleworth Explorers Club (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hounslow · Richmond Upon Thames

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£257k£306k
31/08/2024£329k£322k
31/08/2023£233k£302k
31/08/2022£228k£253k
31/08/2021£228k£216k

Common questions

Is ISLEWORTH EXPLORERS CLUB financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £67,231 for the year, resulting in a decrease in net current assets from £91,446 to £30,725. The trustees note that the club is heavily reliant on grants and donations and is facing rising costs, though they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds ISLEWORTH EXPLORERS CLUB?

Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLEWORTH EXPLORERS CLUB as a grant recipient include GRANGE FARM CENTRE.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
GRANGE FARM CENTREFY2023£2k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Sport England16/12/2025£6kPilates classes for new mums
The National Lottery Community Fund26/04/2024£20kSupporting Vulnerable Young People
City Bridge Foundation14/03/2024£77kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund15/08/2022£10kImproving the lives of young people with special educational needs
The National Lottery Community Fund05/02/2021£10kCovid Consequences
London Borough of Hounslow10/07/2020£10kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund11/02/2020£10kMixed ability club for young people with special needs and disabilities
London Borough of Hounslow11/11/2019£15kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund20/12/2018£10kFacility improvement project
London Borough of Hounslow15/11/2017£15kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund18/08/2016£10kCelebrating 5 decades of youthwork
London Borough of Hounslow10/11/2015£15kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund18/02/2015£10kTransitions Club for young people with disabilities
London Borough of Hounslow23/07/2014£15kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
City Bridge Foundation26/04/2012£24kGrant to Isleworth Explorers Club
The National Lottery Community Fund12/01/2012£10kCommunity open days and graffiti project
The National Lottery Community Fund23/10/2009£10kMulti Media Room Project
The National Lottery Community Fund29/06/2005£5kCommunity Playscheme Project