Government grants are recognised in the profit and loss account in an appropriate manner that matches them with the expenditure towards which they are intended to contribute.
Grants for immediate financial support or to cover costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the profit and loss account. Grants towards general activities of the entity over a specific period are recognised in the profit and loss account over that period.
Grants towards fixed assets are recognised over the expected useful lives of the related assets and are treated as deferred income and released to the profit and loss account over the useful life of the asset concerned.
All grants in the profit and loss account are recognised when all conditions for receipt have been complied with.
During the 2022 year end the company a received grant of £16,366 in respect of squash development. In accordance with the accounting policy, this grant is amortised over the assets' estimated useful lives. An amount of £655 (2025: £655) has been recognised in this financial year.
During the 2019 year end the company received a grant of £8,500 from National Lawn Tennis Association in respect of redevelopment of the tennis courts. In accordance with the accounting policy, this grant is amortised over the assets' useful lives. An amount of £850 (2025: £850) has been recognised in this financial year.
During the 2018 year end the company received a grant of £5,000 from Yorkshire Tennis, part of National Lawn Tennis Association in respect of redevelopment of the tennis courts. In accordance with the accounting policy, this grant is amortised over the assets' useful lives. An amount of £500 (2025: £500) has been recognised in this financial year.
During the 2016 year end, the company received grants from Sport England in respect of the Inspired
Facilities programme comprising assistance with capital investment in improving the energy efficiency of squash courts building. The total grant received was £34,951. In accordance with the accounting policy, this grant is amortised over the assets' estimated useful lives. An amount of £1,049 (2025: £1,620) has been recognised in this financial year.