SWILLINGTON MINERS' WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND
We are a local charity that has sports facilities & pitches. We have numerous football & rugby teams from 5 years old up to open age. We have crown green bowling facilities with many teams as well as a ladies rounders team. We have full disabled access in our club house & pavilion. The club house is used for recreational sports such as snooker as well as a large concert room for events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,039 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward amounting to £539,613. The trustees confirm the charity is in a strong financial position and is a going concern with no underlying issues. Reserves are described as robust and adequate, with unrestricted funds increasing from £255,151 to £266,200.
What the accounts disclose
“We strictly adhere to our established reserve policy, which is set at a level deemed sufficent to cover operating costs for the foreseeable future.” — page 7
“The club is controlled by the committee on behalf of the members. The charity received rent of £6,500 (2024: £9,000) from Swillington Sports and Social Club Limited for the use of its premises. The charity donated £20,000 (2024: £nil) to Swillington Sports and Social Club Limited during the year as a contribution towards the cost of installing new floodlights. The charity received £15,000 (2024: £nil) from Swillington Sports and Social Club Limited during the year as contributions towards the cost of a new car park.” — page 18
“The club is controlled by the committee on behalf of the members. The charity received rent of £6,500 (2024: £9,000) from Swillington Sports and Social Club Limited for the use of its premises.” — page 18
Trustees
- DANIEL JOSEPH ALDERSON
- Jonathan Knowles
- KEVIN SMITH
- Paul Grainge
- Saul Conlon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £89k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £58k | £66k |
| 31/03/2022 | £116k | £68k |
| 31/03/2021 | £50k | £31k |
Common questions
Is SWILLINGTON MINERS' WELFARE INSTITUTE AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,039 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward amounting to £539,613. The trustees confirm the charity is in a strong financial position and is a going concern with no underlying issues. Reserves are described as robust and adequate, with unrestricted funds increasing from £255,151 to £266,200. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/03/2021 | £165k | Pavilion refurbishment |
| UK government | 29/03/2021 | £165k | ALB-Sport England-Pavilion refurbishment |
| Sport England | 30/03/2020 | £20k | Pavilion Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |