Berkshire County Sports Club

Berkshire County Sports Club is a UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to promoting community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of sports facilities. The club offers a wide range of sporting amenities to its members, as well as to local sports clubs, schools, community organisations, and the general public.

Overview

• Charity Number: 1156550
• Location: Berkshire, England
• Status: Registered charity promoting amateur sport and recreation
• Governance: Managed by a team of eight trustees and supported by approximately fifteen volunteers

Activities and Facilities

Berkshire County Sports Club supports participation in multiple sports by providing a variety of facilities, including:

• Football pitches (11 in total)
• Rugby pitches
• Cricket pitch with a recently renovated crease in partnership with Bluecoats School
• Tennis courts (four hard courts)
• Squash courts (two recently renovated courts)
• All-weather hockey/football pitch
• Pétanque piste constructed in 2021

The club is home to several resident sports clubs and teams:

• Shire Hall Rugby Club
• Thames Valley Vikings Touch Rugby Club
• Sonning Hockey Club, featuring six men's teams and five ladies’ teams
• Berkshire County Tennis Club
• Berkshire County Squash Club
• Berkshire County Cricket Club
• Woodley Saints F.C. and AFC Reading football clubs
• BCS Pétanque Club, competing in the Thames Valley Sunday league

Additionally, the club has established a partnership with Padelstars, which offers padel tennis facilities at the club.

Mission and Community Role

The organisation’s primary mission is to enhance community health and well-being by facilitating access to quality sports and recreational facilities. It operates as an umbrella and resource body, extending its services to children, young people, and the general public across several local areas including Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.

Financial Information

For the financial year ending 31 March 2023:

• Total income: £156,677
• Total expenditure: £82,913

The charity is supported by volunteers and does not remunerate trustees, ensuring that funds are directed towards facility maintenance and community activities.

Governance

The club is governed by a board of trustees responsible for its management and administration. Leadership roles typically include positions such as chairperson and treasurer. Trustees also serve as directors of the club’s subsidiaries where applicable.

Recognition

Berkshire County Sports Club has been nominated for the Impact of Football Award, reflecting its significant contribution to promoting football and community sport in the region.

Berkshire County Sports Club continues to evolve its facilities and expand its activities with the support of volunteers and members, aiming to foster an inclusive and active sporting community within Berkshire.

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