Clifton Football Club
Clifton All Whites Football Club will provide football training, matches, tournaments, clinics, camps, recreation, education, research and facilities that serve the all year round needs of local people, in a positive and supportive environment, staffed by well trained local individuals who will welcome participants of all skill levels, ancestry, ethnicity and gender, an all-inclusive Football Club
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small profit of £2,336 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,568. The trustees report that the club is currently unable to hold significant reserves due to hard financial times and the cost of living crisis, though they aim to build a buffer of £10,000 per annum in the future.
What the accounts disclose
“our aim is to get to a point where we make £10k p/a to hold as a buffer for ‘a rainy day’”
“Current financial times / recession (cost of living crisis) Also the club is based on a council estate in a deprived area of the city. But the club is in a healthy position by holding fireworks, presentations and cup finals to bring in extra income”
“There was insufficient evidence available to verify the completeness of income totalling £128,845. As a result of the above material matter, the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act.” — page 13
“There was insufficient evidence available to verify the completeness of income totalling £128,845. As a result of the above material matter, the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act.” — page 13
Trustees
- Richard Hipkisschair
- Lee Makings
- Martin Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £144k | £142k |
| 31/03/2024 | £110k | £111k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £124k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £129k |
| 31/03/2021 | £100k | £89k |
Common questions
Is Clifton Football Club financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small profit of £2,336 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,568. The trustees report that the club is currently unable to hold significant reserves due to hard financial times and the cost of living crisis, though they aim to build a buffer of £10,000 per annum in the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.