Penyffordd Tennis Club

Penyffordd Tennis Club is a nonprofit organization and registered charity (Charity number 1162241) located in Pen-y-ffordd, a village in north-east Wales. Established in 1908, the club aims to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities and opportunities for playing tennis[1][3].

Purpose and Activities

The club's primary objective is to enhance the well-being of the local community by enabling people of all ages to engage in tennis. It operates year-round, offering free Club Play sessions to adult members on Sunday mornings, weekday evenings under floodlights during winter, and weekday daytimes. Non-members may participate with a fee after the first session, and juniors can join when assessed as ready by the club coach[1][2].

Membership

Penyffordd Tennis Club offers a variety of membership packages tailored to different groups:

• Adult Membership: A no-contract monthly membership allowing flexible participation, with special offers available.
• Adult Weekday Daytime Membership: Restricted to court usage before 5 pm on weekdays for those aged 18 and above.
• Family Membership: Covers one or two adults and any children living at the same address.
• Mini Junior Additional Membership: For children under 8 years old living at the same address as a current Mini Junior member.
• Student Membership: For full-time students aged 18–22[5].

Membership benefits include reduced-rate coaching, access to club facilities including the clubhouse (via key-box code for adult members), the opportunity to purchase Wimbledon tickets, and unlimited tennis within booking limits[2][5].

Facilities and Community Engagement

The club provides tennis coaching and has partnered with sportswear suppliers to offer branded clothing to members. It supports community fundraising activities, including participation in online shopping fundraising schemes to generate financial support without additional cost to supporters[2].

Governance

Penyffordd Tennis Club is registered with the UK Charity Commission, governed by documents emphasizing its mission to promote healthy recreation in the local community through tennis. It is also registered with Companies House as a nonprofit entity[3][4].

Penyffordd Tennis Club remains a small but vital village sports organization fostering community spirit and physical activity through tennis, sustaining over a century of continuous presence in the region.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5061517/charity-overview [2] https://www.penyfforddtennisclub.com [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5061517/governing-document [4] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/CE003596 [5] https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenyfforddTennisClub/join