CIC 34 — Community Interest Company Report

Part 1 — General description of the company’s activities and impact

During the financial year, Tennis in Merton CIC delivered a range of inclusive and accessible tennis activities across the London Borough of Merton, working in partnership with the local authority and key stakeholders. The organisation focused on increasing participation through free and low-cost opportunities, including weekly free park tennis sessions open to all ages and abilities. These sessions helped reduce barriers to entry and encouraged more people in the community to become physically active. Tennis in Merton CIC also provided coaching programmes for juniors and adults, as well as holiday camps and school-based sessions, supporting young people’s physical development and engagement in sport. In addition, local competitions and leagues were delivered to create opportunities for regular play and progression. Overall, the CIC has benefited the community by improving access to tennis, promoting health and wellbeing, and creating a more active and connected local community.

Part 2 — Consultation with stakeholders

Tennis in Merton CIC’s key stakeholders include the London Borough of Merton, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), local residents and park users, players and participants (both juniors and adults), parents, local schools, coaches, and delivery staff. The organisation engages with stakeholders through a variety of methods, including regular communication with the local authority and governing body partners, direct feedback from participants and parents during sessions and programmes, surveys, and informal consultation at community sessions and events. Coaches and staff also provide ongoing insights based on their day-to-day delivery experience. Feedback gathered has informed several actions during the year. This includes adapting the coaching programme to better suit different age groups and ability levels, expanding free and low-cost session offerings to increase accessibility, and refining session timings to better meet community demand. Input from schools has supported the development of curriculum-based and extracurricular sessions, while participant feedback has contributed to improvements in the overall customer experience and programme structure. As a result, Tennis in Merton CIC has been able to remain responsive to community needs, ensuring its activities are inclusive, relevant, and accessible to a broad range of users.

Part 3 — Directors’ remuneration

Total paid: £51,677.00. Salary paid to the directors of the company.

Part 4 — Transfers of assets other than for full consideration

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made.

Part 5 — Signatory

Signed by Emma Victoria Wells, Director

Date: 31 August 2026