POPLAR BLACKWALL & DISTRICT ROWING CLUB
Registered charity 303251 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE POPLAR BLACKWALL AND DISTRICT ROWING CLUB
Teaching juniors and adults to row with the aim of increasing their fitness and taking part in competition. The club is nationally competitive in junior, senior and veteran classifications both male and female. The club also provides for non-competitive members.The charity achieves these aims by the provision of all the necessary equipment such as boats, a gymnasium and volunteer coaches.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Amateur Sport · Recreation · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,489 for the year ended 31 December 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite a decrease in total income to £118,183 and an increase in costs to £120,672, the charity maintains a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £296,741. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: adequate level to cover direct charitable expenditure and to generate a surplus sufficient to provide for capital expenditure (held: £297k)
“The Trustees aim to ensure that unrestricted incoming resources are maintained at an adequate level to cover direct charitable expenditure and to generate a surplus sufficient to provide for capital expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees' expenses reimbursed
“During the year eight trustees had their expenses met by the charity. The trustees were reimbursed for motor expenses, repairs and maintenance, Regetta costs and sundry expenses paid on behalf of the charity. The total amount reimbursed was £2,985.” — page 16
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 — PBDRC (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram · linkedin
- Anita Marie Newland
- Anuj Kirpal Mr
- Ben Gliniecki
- Joseph Chesney
- Markus Gesmann
- NICK PAUL
- Nathan Arthur Evans
- Niamh Catherine Finnie
- ROGER JOHN CHASTELL
- Taran Blyth
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: City Of London · Greenwich · Newham · Tower Hamlets
Income and spending
Common questions
Is POPLAR BLACKWALL & DISTRICT ROWING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,489 for the year ended 31 December 2025, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite a decrease in total income to £118,183 and an increase in costs to £120,672, the charity maintains a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £296,741. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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