Shefford Saints Football Club (Juniors)
Analysis
Shefford Saints Football Club (Juniors) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedfordshire. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Shefford Saints Football Club (Juniors) reported income of £158k and spending of £158k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £59k to £158k (+167%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Shefford Saints Football Club (Juniors) sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dartington Recreation Association (£158k), Malling District Scout Council (£158k) and The Farncombe Scouts and Brownies (£158k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing football for both boys and girls of Shefford and the surrounding local towns and villages between 6 to 18 years of age. To advance the education of children, young people and people with disabilities, whether or not undergoing formal education. Associated activities for the benefit of the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dartington Recreation Association | Devon | £158k |
| Malling District Scout Council | Kent | £158k |
| The Farncombe Scouts and Brownies | Godalming | £158k |
| Fitzroy Lodge Abc | 180 Lambeth Road | £158k |