SHAW CROSS BOYS' CLUB, DEWSBURY
Provides facilities, training and discipline in sporting activities, particularly rugby league football. Has long running cultural and sporting exchange with France in which more than 750 young people from the two countries have now taken part. Assists and encourages youngsters to participate in sport and recreation. Interfaces with the local schools & community at large who utilise the facilities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £9,390 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £273,565 against total expenditure of £282,955. Per the trustees' report, the charity continues to monitor expenditure carefully while maintaining investment in charitable activities and facilities. The balance sheet shows total funds decreasing from £90,573 to £81,183 year-on-year.
What the accounts disclose
“The club purchases kits and clothing from Ravensport (Raven Branding Limited), a business controlled by B. Turner and M. Turner. The total purchases in the year were £41,580 (2024: £51,040). T. Scargill invoiced for plumbing services through his business, for the year £4,175 (2024: £2,227). M. Walker invoiced through his business for repairs, the total for the year was £118 (2024: £2,529). There were no other related party transactions that require disclosure under the Charity SORP (FRS 102) paragraph 9.17 in the year, or the prior period.” — page 14
Trustees
- BRETT JAMES TURNERchair
- DEAN ELLIS
- DOUGLAS MORTON HIRD BEM
- Jonathan Webster
- MICHAEL ANTONY TURNER
- Marc Walker
- Martin Osborne
- Trevor Scargill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £274k | £283k |
| 30/09/2024 | £329k | £346k |
| 30/09/2023 | £428k | £429k |
| 30/06/2022 | £243k | £261k |
| 30/06/2021 | £119k | £109k |
Common questions
Is SHAW CROSS BOYS' CLUB, DEWSBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £9,390 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £273,565 against total expenditure of £282,955. Per the trustees' report, the charity continues to monitor expenditure carefully while maintaining investment in charitable activities and facilities. The balance sheet shows total funds decreasing from £90,573 to £81,183 year-on-year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £354k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £134k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £15k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ROSS WARBURTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE
- BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED
- BUCKHURST HILL FC FOUNDATION
- TREFELIN BOYS' CLUB
- THE HULL & EAST RIDING SPORTS CLUB
- Sandgate Youth Football Club
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAW CROSS BOYS' CLUB, DEWSBURY | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED | £2.8m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUCKHURST HILL FC FOUNDATION | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TREFELIN BOYS' CLUB | £265k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL & EAST RIDING SPORTS CLUB | £295k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |