Sporting Challenge
Sporting Challenge is a family led charity started in 2008 operating in the borough of West Lancashire supporting people aged 18 or over with learning disabilities, where all members of the Board of Trustees are parents and carers themselves. Our activities include: aerobics, ten pin bowling, boccia & kurling, and other fitness activities.
Activities & Mission
Sporting Challenge is a family led charity started in 2008 operating in the borough of West Lancashire supporting people aged 18 or over with learning disabilities, where all members of the Board of Trustees are parents and carers themselves. Our activities include: aerobics, ten pin bowling, boccia & kurling, and other fitness activities.
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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £35,777 | £52,539 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £85,056 | £51,198 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £42,662 | £56,370 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £33,252 | £17,702 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £32,551 | £9,921 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sporting Challenge
What does Sporting Challenge do?
Sporting Challenge is a family led charity started in 2008 operating in the borough of West Lancashire supporting people aged 18 or over with learning disabilities, where all members of the Board of Trustees are parents and carers themselves. Our activities include: aerobics, ten pin bowling, boccia & kurling, and other fitness activities.
How much income did Sporting Challenge report in 2025?
Sporting Challenge reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sporting Challenge registered as a charity?
Sporting Challenge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 February 2011 as charity number 1140207. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Sporting Challenge?
Sporting Challenge is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alasdair Donald Watson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sporting Challenge operate?
Sporting Challenge operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sporting Challenge a registered charity?
Yes — Sporting Challenge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140207.
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