MINUTES DATED 9 APRIL 24
GILLING CASTLE GOLF CLUB - TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024
Objects of the Charity
The main object of the charity is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing golf.
Organisation
Gilling Castle Golf Club is managed by the Club Committee, which is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.
The Committee Members through he period were:
Keith Holloway ( Chair. ) Peter Simpson Bruce Baker ( Vice Capt. ) Mike Skehan Andy Bucklee Miles Skehan Betty Gilbert Adrian Smith ( Handicap Sec. ) Ian Henley ( Sec & Treasurer ) Pat Thompson ( Social Sec ) Steve Hustwick Margaret Warriner Andy Kitchman ( Capt )
Progress during the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The Club played a full programme during the year. Poor weather, an ageing membership and costs associated with changing the name of the club to Gilling Castle, such as signage, score cards, etc. resulted in a reduction in membership numbers (107), and a reduction in net assets of £2500 from £59694 to £57162, including reserves of £38432.
As reported last year the Ampleforth Abbey Trustees sold Gilling Castle and 93 acres of land including the golf course to The Timeless Collection Holdings Ltd / Stonehouse Projects, who have submitted detailed planning applications to North Yorkshire Council. As a result the club now has new owners and the first impact of the sale comes into being at the end of April 2024, with the responsibility for grounds maintenance of the golf course falling to Stonehouse Projects. The Club has been reassured by the new owner, that the status quo will remain for the term of the lease.
The Club operates and has reviewed and updated the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy during the year, implemented a disciplinary procedure, and fully complies with the recommendations of Golf England. A focused recruitment drive via publicity, and a taster day were delivered to attract a more diverse membership and will be repeated in 2024. The accompanying accounts cover the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Plans for the future
The Club is able to meet its lease obligations by way of course contribution to the new owners. The agreed annual CPI inflator was applied in 2023, as in the previous year. The Club hopes to improve membership numbers by prudent membership and course green fee management, which continues to position the Club as accessible, at a low comparative entry cost, when compared to neighbouring golf courses.
Conclusion
The year has been one of change management as the new owners put their plans in place. The outlook for the rest of the lease period looks stable, and the Club seeks to continue to improve the playing experience, whilst maintaining financial sustainability, and offering the local community a low cost entry point to play golf, meet other like minded people, and contribute to addressing rural isolation.
BALANCE SHEET
ANNEX C TO MINUTES DATED 9 APRIL 24
GILLING CASTLE GOLF CLUB
| Balance Sheet at 31 March | 2024 | |||
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| 2023 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| 38620 | PAVILION - Cost brought forward | 38620 | ||
| - | - additions in year | - | ||
| -18540 | - depreciation to date | -20085 | ||
| 20080 | 18535 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| 40091 | Cash at bank and on hand | 38432 | ||
| 640 | Stock on hand | 93 | ||
| 163 | Sundry Debtors | 102 | ||
| 40894 | 38627 | |||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| 44 | Sundry Creditors | 0 | ||
| 1236 | Deferred income - prepaid fees | 0 | ||
| 1280 | 0 | |||
| 39614 | NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 38627 | ||
| 59694 | TOTAL NET ASSETS | 57162 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||||
| 53735 | Balance brought forward | 59694 | ||
| 5959 | Surplus/deficit for the year | -2532 | ||
| 59694 | Balance carried forward | 57162 |
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ANNEX D TO Independent examiner's report on the MINUTES accounts Section A Independent Examiner’s Report ~~an~~
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Ampleforth College Golf Club ~~fF~~ On accounts for the year 31 March 2024 Charity no 1093793 ended (if any) ~~eeee~~ 1 and 2 of form CC16a
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Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The responsibilities of charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section trustees and examiner 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the examiner’s statement Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: Apr 2024 ~~ee~~ Name: John G Chisholm ~~Cn~~ Relevant professional The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland qualification(s) or body (if any): ~~a~~ Address: 4 Steeple Chase, Gilling East, York ~~Cn~~
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