Dame Kelly Holmes' charity enters liquidation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, founded in 2008 to mentor young people through sport, has gone into voluntary liquidation.

The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, a youth sports charity founded in 2008, has entered voluntary liquidation. The trust enlisted world-class athletes as mentors to help young people aged 11 to 25 build confidence, resilience and life skills.

In the financial year ending March 31, 2025, the charity had total income of £1,048,632 and spent £945,683. Members agreed to voluntarily wind up the company and appoint liquidators. The trust's website is no longer active.

Creditors have until November 13 to submit proof of debts owed to them. The directors have made a statutory declaration that the company is able to pay all known liabilities in full. Following final distributions to creditors, all remaining funds shall be distributed to the shareholders of the company. Companies House still lists the trust as active and has not yet been updated with a statement of affairs or the appointment of the liquidators.

How it is being reported

• Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes' charity enters liquidationA charity set up by a Gold medal-winning Olympian has gone into liquidation.Swindon Advertiser · 21 Oct, 05:00
• Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes' charity enters liquidationA charity set up by a Gold medal-winning Olympian has gone into liquidation.Wiltshire Times · 21 Oct, 05:00

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