MANTON COLLIERY ATHLETIC CLUB AND INSTITUTE
Provides facilities for Sport and Recreation for the inhabitants of the local community.Activities include Athletics, football, bowls, American Football, Indoor Games, Dancing and other forms of entertainment.The facility caters for both senior and junior sporting activities.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION OF A AN INSTITUTE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS (AND IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, SUCH OF THE SAID INHABITANTS AS ARE MEMBERS OFTHE MINING COMMUNITY) OF THEAREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £49,561 for the year, driven by increased spending on grounds and sports facilities improvements alongside high depreciation charges. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the balance sheet as strong with total assets exceeding £1.6 million, and they remain hopeful that recent investments will yield returns in the coming year.
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 twelve months.” — page 6
“a substantial amount of its income comes from its connected trading company, Manton Colliery Sports & Social Club Limited, which pays an annual occupational licence fee to the charity in order to run its business from the charity's premises. In addition to this, the company also transfers any profits it makes to the charity under a Gift Aid agreement so the trustees work closely with the company's directors to try and ensure the company is profitable, thus ensuring extra income for the charity.”
“Balance due from Manton Colliery Sports & Social Club Ltd 90,112”
“a substantial amount of its income comes from its connected trading company, Manton Colliery Sports & Social Club Limited, which pays an annual occupational licence fee to the charity in order to run its business from the charity's premises. In addition to this, the company also transfers any profits it makes to the charity under a Gift Aid agreement so the trustees work closely with the company's directors to try and ensure the company is profitable, thus ensuring extra income for the charity.”
“Balance due from Manton Colliery Sports & Social Club Ltd 90,112”
“a substantial amount of its income comes from its connected trading company, Manton Colliery Sports & Social Club Limited, which pays an annual occupational licence fee to the charity in order to run its business from the charity's premises.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Tracy Allenchair
- Andrew Guest
- James Robert Spence
- Jason McGlone
- Kev Matthews
- Paul Anthony Dickson
- Robert Davy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £85k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £20k | £70k |
Common questions
Is MANTON COLLIERY ATHLETIC CLUB AND INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £49,561 for the year, driven by increased spending on grounds and sports facilities improvements alongside high depreciation charges. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the balance sheet as strong with total assets exceeding £1.6 million, and they remain hopeful that recent investments will yield returns in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2009 | £10k | Sports Development |