Registered Charity Number: 1065723
SPORTSREACH TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023
SPORTSREACH TRUST
CONTENTS OF ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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| 1 | Legal and Administrative Details | ||
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| 2 | - | 3 | Annual Report |
| 4 | Independent Examiner’s Report | ||
| 5 | - | 6 | Receipts and Payments Account |
| 7 | Restricted Funds Account | ||
| 8 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
SPORTSREACH TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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| Trustees: | Mr D R Aldren |
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| Mr J M Halsey | |
| Mr G W R Marsden | |
| Mrs S F Marsden | |
| Mr E R Sloman | |
| Mr J Vernon | |
| Principal Address: | 57 Lancaster Road |
| Carnforth | |
| Lancashire | |
| LA5 9LE | |
| Registered Charity Number: | 1065723 |
| Bankers: | Barclays Bank Plc |
| 38 Market Street | |
| Lancaster | |
| LA1 1HR | |
| Independent Examiner: | Mr A T Wright |
| 3 Meeting House Row | |
| Hornby Road | |
| Wray | |
| Lancaster | |
| LA2 8QN |
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The SportsReach Trust is registered with the Charity Commission number 1065723.
Objectives
The object of the charity is to advance the Christian faith through the vehicle of sport in the UK and abroad.
The charity raises income through gifts and donations from churches, individuals and trusts as well as from the running children’s Soccer & Netball Schools.
The charity’s main expenditure during the year was staff salaries.
Activities and Performance
The main activities of SportsReach over the summer months are the many Soccer and Netball Schools which take place nationally but especially in the North West of England where SportsReach is based. These five day schools followed by a presentation service at a local church give children the opportunity to learn football and netball skills, make friendships and hear the Christian message.
SportsReach Soccer & Netball Schools are fantastic fun and filled with encouragement to build up the children attending and every effort is made not to put anyone under any adverse pressure. Past experience has shown that the programme is entertaining, educational and promotes both spiritual and physical health and fitness.
The main activities during the rest of the year include the adult football and netball leagues. These attract people from many backgrounds and walks of life as we have found that sport is a great unifier when participated in a positive environment. Each match is accompanied by a short gospel presentation in accordance with our objectives and players listen attentively and respectfully.
In addition, SportsReach holds all day tournaments for both netball and football. These increase the scope and availability for more people to benefit from SportsReach programmes.
In 2023, SportsReach went to Germany, Austria and France with football tours for men and women. Participants gained valuable skills and encouragement, whilst the opposition teams were all glad to receive a friendly match and presentation of the Christian faith.
SportsReach also ran Mission trips to Ecuador, Kenya and Malawi working alongside churches, other charity organisations, taking school assemblies, facilitating sports tournaments, all with the opportunity for showing the benefits of being involved with sporting activities alongside sharing the gospel message.
SportsReach also oversees raising of support towards Midanne International Academy in Kenya. Midanne International Academy gives children, whose families otherwise wouldn't be able to afford schooling, a valuable education.
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Review of Financial Position
The financial results for the year are as set out on the Income and Expenditure Account on pages 5 to 7. The position at the end of the year is shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities on page 8.
The Trustees consider the state of the affairs of the Charity to be satisfactory, and consider that there are sufficient reserves to meet its liabilities.
The Charity aims to maintain sufficient free reserves to cover any significant fluctuation in the cash flow not allowed for in the budget. Further details are set out in the document ‘SportsReach – Policy on Reserves and Investments’ which is available for inspection if required.
Free reserves at 31 December 2023 were £98,952 (2022 - £102,521).
Trustees
The Trustees during the year are listed in the Legal & Administrative details on page 1.
Mr J Vernon
October 2024
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the SportsReach Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the SportsReach Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners’ statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr A T Wright 3 Meeting House Row Hornby Road Wray Lancaster LA2 8QN
October 2024
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Income Church Donations Individual Donations Non Church Organisations Soccer & Netball Schools Tour Income Mens Football Ladies Football Netball Schools Work Sponsorship SportsReach Weekend Clothing Calendars Reimbursements Other Income Gift Aid Bank Interest Total Receipts Payments Per Schedule on page 6 Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the year Cash and Bank Balances B/Fwd Cash and Bank Balances C/Fwd |
£ £ 17,554 40,008 26,950 46,119 19,997 5,775 - 11,297 150 - 3,810 475 - - - - 3,169 175,302 (178,872) (3,569) 102,521 98,952 2023 |
£ £ 17,489 36,131 34,669 36,350 7,627 4,005 - 8,411 - - 4,052 107 - - - 3,568 518 152,926 (150,259) 2,666 99,855 102,521 2022 |
£ £ 17,489 36,131 34,669 36,350 7,627 4,005 - 8,411 - - 4,052 107 - - - 3,568 518 152,926 (150,259) 2,666 99,855 102,521 2022 |
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| 2,666 99,855 |
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| 102,521 |
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Direct Charitable Expenditure Staff Salaries Staff Training Soccer & Netball Schools Tour Expenses Mens Football Ladies Football Netball SportsReach Weekend Honoraria and Gifts Equipment Clothing Hire of Premises Insurance Telephone Travel Hospitality Calendars Postage Stationery Publicity Sundry Expenses Bank Charges Total Payments |
£ £ 110,217 - 12,886 20,751 4,816 52 5,281 829 11,851 - - 3,040 1,481 423 3,730 143 - 636 236 602 1,381 517 178,872 2023 |
£ £ 93,455 173 12,644 8,828 3,865 - 5,684 2,404 10,138 2,195 - 3,040 1,121 297 3,866 57 - 473 399 331 812 476 150,259 2022 |
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
RESTRICTED FUNDS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Income Church Donations Individual Donations Non Church Organisations Gift Aid Tour Income Kenya School Sponsorship Sponsored Events & Fundraising Calendars Total Receipts Direct Charitable Expenditure Staff Salaries Soccer & Netball Schools Tour Expenses Mens Football Honoraria and Gifts Kenya School Sponsorship Bank Charges Total Payments Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the year Cash and Bank Balances B/Fwd Cash and Bank Balances C/Fwd |
£ £ 7,255 8,870 6,400 14,610 1,850 59,139 3,060 167 101,352 11,635 2,224 10,358 207 4,903 74,847 102 (104,277) (2,925) 6,038 3,113 2023 |
£ £ 6,000 9,910 8,948 1,574 - 18,946 - 267 45,644 13,343 1,391 3,303 184 4,600 19,789 102 (42,712) 2,933 3,105 6,038 2022 |
£ £ 6,000 9,910 8,948 1,574 - 18,946 - 267 45,644 13,343 1,391 3,303 184 4,600 19,789 102 (42,712) 2,933 3,105 6,038 2022 |
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| 45,644 (42,712) |
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| 2,933 3,105 |
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| 6,038 |
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SPORTSREACH TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Monetary Assets Cash at Bank - COIF - CAF Account - Current Account - Kenya Account Cash in Hand Liabilities Credit card Net Monetary Assets Represented by: General Funds Restricted Funds Non-Monetary Assets Fixtures, fittings and equipment Portacabin Approved on behalf of the Trustees: |
£ £ 77,734 13,003 11,587 247 202 102,773 708 708 102,065 98,952 3,113 102,065 67 - 67 2023 |
£ £ 44,633 41,997 21,093 665 171 108,559 - - 108,559 102,521 6,038 108,559 67 5,965 6,032 2022 |
£ £ 44,633 41,997 21,093 665 171 108,559 - - 108,559 102,521 6,038 108,559 67 5,965 6,032 2022 |
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| 108,559 | |||
| 108,559 | |||
| 102,521 6,038 |
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| 108,559 | |||
| 67 5,965 |
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| 6,032 | |||
Mr D R Aldren Trustee
October 2024
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