COVENTRY SPORTS FOUNDATION
Provision of a variety of sport, recreation, education and training activities within identified areas of under representation and neighbourhood renewal.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,110,960 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a trading surplus and a capital grant. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £2,987,342 remain below the stated policy target of £4.1 million, which equates to nine months of payroll.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 in the range of £140,001 to £150,000” — page 20
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 in the range of £140,001 to £150,000 and two employees received emoluments of more than £60,000 in the range of £70,001 to £80,000.” — page 20
“Reserves are defined as investments plus net current assets, which in 2025 were £2,987,342, being still beneath target.” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £130,001 - £140,000 (FY2024) to £140,001 - £150,000 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2024) → 3 (FY2025).
In the news
- What's on at Coventry Sports Foundation during half term?
- Wendy Jackson celebrates 25 years at Coventry Sports Foundation
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Alan Michael Shawchair
- Ayaz Maqsood
- David Robert Moorcroft
- Horrabin Jenifer
- Robert Steven Wildman
- Zowie-Jade Gahir
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £12.2m | £11.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £11.3m | £10.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £10.1m | £9.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.5m | £7.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.1m | £5.2m |
Common questions
Is COVENTRY SPORTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,110,960 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a trading surplus and a capital grant. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £2,987,342 remain below the stated policy target of £4.1 million, which equates to nine months of payroll. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dafferns Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of COVENTRY SPORTS FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £140,001 - £150,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 08/11/2024 | £13k | Enhancement of Community Sport Provision with Refurb |
| Sport England | 25/03/2021 | £5k | Toyota Parasport Fund - New Multi Sports Wheelchairs |
| Sport England | 25/01/2021 | £10k | TGC CF Go Girls! |
| Sport England | 27/02/2019 | £7k | #GoGirls |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2004 | £4k | Coaching and equipment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- COVENTRY BIENNIAL LTD
- CAMBRIDGE SPORTS HALL TRUST LIMITED
- YORK RI
- HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
- SOUTH MANCHESTER SPORTS CLUB LIMITED
- THE NATIONAL COACHING FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENTRY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £12.2m | £140,001 - £150,000 | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| COVENTRY BIENNIAL LTD | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE SPORTS HALL TRUST LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YORK RI | £564k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARTLEPOOL UNITED COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH MANCHESTER SPORTS CLUB LIMITED | £113k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |