Avenue Tennis
To promote community participation by the provision of a tennis academy and other sports facilities for healthy recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Medway and the surrounding area (including open membership to individuals, community groups and schools) in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life.
Activities & Mission
To promote community participation by the provision of a tennis academy and other sports facilities for healthy recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Medway and the surrounding area (including open membership to individuals, community groups and schools) in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £680,566 | £723,418 | £709,781 | £237,305 | £237,305 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £550,018 | £474,784 | £460,972 | £280,157 | £280,157 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £491,371 | £502,187 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £487,593 | £429,988 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £129,688 | £96,192 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Avenue Tennis
What does Avenue Tennis do?
To promote community participation by the provision of a tennis academy and other sports facilities for healthy recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Medway and the surrounding area (including open membership to individuals, community groups and schools) in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life.
How much income did Avenue Tennis report in 2025?
Avenue Tennis reported total income of £681k and reported expenditure of £723k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Avenue Tennis?
Avenue Tennis has a program ratio of 104.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Avenue Tennis registered as a charity?
Avenue Tennis was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2015 as charity number 1164493. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Avenue Tennis?
Avenue Tennis is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLIN JARVIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Avenue Tennis operate?
Avenue Tennis operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.
Is Avenue Tennis a registered charity?
Yes — Avenue Tennis is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164493.
Details
4 Bloors Lane
Rainham
GILLINGHAM
Kent
ME8 7EG
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