The Sports Trust
Also known as: The Shepway Sports Trust, Tsst
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district of Shepway assisting in the provision of facilities and other services that will enable them to participate in amateur sports.
Activities & Mission
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district of Shepway assisting in the provision of facilities and other services that will enable them to participate in amateur sports.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,060,903 | £1,173,760 | £731,347 | £10,186,723 | £0 | 19 / 65 |
| 2023 | £1,076,084 | £1,386,046 | £1,018,630 | £10,299,580 | £0 | 30 / 61 |
| 2022 | £1,653,536 | £916,683 | £673,546 | £10,609,542 | £0 | 20 / 58 |
| 2021 | £2,135,091 | £428,993 | £428,993 | £9,872,689 | £143,035 | 12 / 10 |
| 2020 | £617,994 | £409,465 | £409,465 | £8,166,591 | £191,969 | 12 / 219 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sports Trust
What does The Sports Trust do?
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district of Shepway assisting in the provision of facilities and other services that will enable them to participate in amateur sports.
How much income did The Sports Trust report in 2024?
The Sports Trust reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sports Trust?
The Sports Trust has a program ratio of 68.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sports Trust registered as a charity?
The Sports Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2014 as charity number 1155522. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Sports Trust?
The Sports Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sports Trust operate?
The Sports Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sports Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sports Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155522.
Details
Cheriton Road
FOLKESTONE
CT19 5JU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Shepway Sports Trust
- Tsst
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated