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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

Latest Income
£1,442,930
Latest Expenditure
£1,521,955

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 72.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 27.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £926,431
Charitable Activities £258,820
Other Trading £257,679
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,109,417
Raising Funds £412,538
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,442,930
£1,521,955£1,109,417£10,107,697£022 / 67
2024
£1,060,903
£1,173,760£731,347£10,186,723£019 / 65
2023
£1,076,084
£1,386,046£1,018,630£10,299,580£030 / 61
2022
£1,653,536
£916,683£673,546£10,609,542£020 / 58
2021
£2,135,091
£428,993£428,993£9,872,689£143,03512 / 10

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 2025?

The Sports Trust reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
Three Hills Sports Park
Cheriton Road
FOLKESTONE
CT19 5JU
Registration Date
28 January 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040295
Charity Number
1155522

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Trustees

Alison Clare Swonnell
Briony Walsh
DAMIAN COLLINS
Also governs 1 other charity
Gregory John Timmins
Louisa Marie Eede
Roisin Jean Mackenzie
Sophie Downey
Stephen Hughes
Viscount Jacob Folkestone

Also Known As

  • The Shepway Sports Trust
  • Tsst

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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