Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01.09.2022 To 31.08.2023 Period end date
Charity name: Southwark Tigers RFC
Charity registration number: 1107439
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To introduce, encourage and further the sport of rugby to children in Southwark LBC and surrounding areas by: Keeping the costs of training / playing rugby with us to a minimum by seeking external sources of funding; Promoting the club (locally and nationally); Providing opportunities for coaching and competitive matches; Providing activities fairly and in accordance with our equalities statement. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Introduce / encourage: The volunteers encourage parents and others to get involved by regular coffee mornings and other family / community events eg: camping Press report and the development of the website have further promoted the club and its activities to the local community Cost / funding: The club runs free rugby training sessions for boys and girls within Southwark LBC. Funding for the club is solely from the private and non-profit making sector. Promoting the club: Training sessions are advertised and players are encouraged to introduce friends to the club eg: at ‘bring a mate’ days Press report and the development of the website have further promoted the club and its activities to and within the local community. The club invites local MPs |
| and Members of Southwark Council to visit the club joining training. Coaching /competition: The club is run by volunteers who coach children, provide refreshments and administrate the club The number of coaches has increased (15) despite a lot of coaches leaving at the beginning of the season. We aim to have a level 1 coach in each age group. The mini teams took part in two festivals and more competitive matches (both home and away). Two youth teams have competed against more local clubs. Equal opportunities: The club has some female players (4) and 2 female coaches. The club is aiming to encourage more female involvement in the sport and in the club in general. Catering provided is culturally sensitive. Coaches and volunteers are aware of the club policy and coaching delivered in accordance with the same. The evidence of the success of the club is: The funding obtained is enough to run the club, the increase in player numbers and volunteers during the year. Players are reflective of the diversity of the area |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes the trustees have understood the guidance from the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The club runs free rugby training sessions for boys and girls within Southwark. It is the only inner city rugby club for children and one of a few inner city rugby clubs in the country. It still exists and provided free coaching without public funding. Training sessions as well as matches and selection for festivals has encouraged more players to join and be retained Increase in volunteer numbers has expanded activities to include regular kit sales, increasing branding of great quality kit and the sale of refreshments during the season Family events have included the end of year awards ceremony – where medals are awarded – and a family Christmas party Press report and the development of the website have further promoted the club and its activities to the local community A team of volunteers meet regularly to plan the work of the charity and to develop the club over the short and medium term and are forging links with Lancers) and other sports clubs within Burgess Park (Burgess Sports). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Para 1.41 |
Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The club is in a good position - despite taking a small hit on reserves through the increase in coaching costs along with facilities hire |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As a club which is solely reliant on donations / funds we need to keep a contingency fund for fallow periods |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations / Funds. Small amounts of profit from kit sales (but very minimal) |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The cost of pitch hire is spiralling - and a need for a more structured coaching set-up (along with associated costs). |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charity |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Regularly meetings held – monthly. Discussion amongst all members of the club about trustee selection. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Southwark Tigers |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | |
| Charity’s principal address | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Neve- Dunn |
Chairman | AGM | ||
| Ruth Harrison | AGM | |||
| Lawrence Danvers | AGM | |||
| Clive Greenwood | AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) ~~\ARNoweVem fe~~ Full name(s) Vernon Neve-Dunn ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 18/03/2024
CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1107439
SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
JACRING ASSOCIATES 11 KING ARTHUR CLOSE LONDON SE15 2LP
SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Registered Charity Number: | 1107439 |
|---|---|
| Chairman: | Vernon Neve-Dunn |
| Director: | Vernon Neve-Dunn |
| Trustees: | Vernon Neve-Dunn |
| Clive Greenwood | |
| Lawrence Danvers | |
| Ruth Harrison | |
| Registered Office: | Bofet Building |
| Chumleigh Gardens | |
| Burgess Park | |
| Southwark | |
| London | |
| SE5 0RJ | |
| Accountants: | Jacring Associates |
| 11 King Arthur Close | |
| London | |
| SE15 2LP | |
| Bankers: | Natwest Bank |
| London Bridge | |
| PO Box 35 | |
| 10 Southwark Street | |
| London | |
| SE1 1TJ |
SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Charity - Examiners report | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Schedule of funds | 6 |
| Notes | 7 |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
I report on the accounts which are set out on pages 4 to 10
Respective responsibilities of the
The trustees who are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the 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 you as 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 examiner's 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 aspect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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 the requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I can confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jacring Associates 11 King Arthur Close London SE15 2LP
Dated: 15 March 2024
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SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
The Companies Act, submit their annual report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The Constitution was adopted on 11 February 2002 as amended by minutes dated February 2003, 9 January 2004 and 2 November 2004.
Organisation
The Board of Trustees, who aim to meet four times a year, govern the charity. The Chairman is appointed by the Trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity.
Financial review
This report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 15 March 2024 and signed on its behalf.
.................................................... Chairman Trustee.
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SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 AUGUST 2023
| Note | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 4 | 7,372 | 7,372 | 8,673 | 8,673 | |
| Current assets | ||||||
| Bank Accounts | 39,481 | 39,481 | 52,478 | 52,478 | ||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| 39,481 | 39,481 | 52,478 | 52,478 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| Net current assets | 39,481 | 39,481 | 52,478 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 46,853 | 46,853 | 61,151 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| Net assets | £46,853 | £46,853 | £61,151 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| Capital funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds | 46,853 | 46,853 | 61,151 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– | |||||
| Total funds | £46,853 | £46,853 | £61,151 | |||
| –––––– | –––––– |
For the year ending 31 August 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
Director's responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
The director acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006).
Approved by the trustees on 15 March 2024 and signed on its behalf.
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The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
| Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrest'd | Funds | Funds | |
| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Incoming resources | |||
| Incoming Resources from generated funds: | |||
| Voluntary income | 34,403 | 34,403 | 34,774 |
| Activities to generate funds | 3,545 | 3,545 | 9,617 |
| Investment income | 272 | 272 | 22 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| 38,220 | 38,220 | 44,413 | |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| Total incoming resources | 38,220 | 38,220 | 44,413 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| Resources expended | |||
| Costs of generating funds | 34,605 | 34,605 | 24,486 |
| Charitable activities | 17,913 | 17,913 | 24,631 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| Total resources expended | 52,518 | 52,518 | 49,117 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| Net movement in funds | (14,298) | (14,298) | (4,704) |
| Total funds brought forward | £ 61,151 | £ 61,151 | 65,855 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– | |
| Total funds carried forward | £ 46,853 | £ 46,853 | £ 61,151 |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ––––––– |
Details of Incoming resources and resources used are given in the notes to the financial statements.
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SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
DETAILED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General Fund | ||||||
| Balance B/fwd | 61,151 | 65,855 | ||||
| Deficit for the year | (14,298) | (4,704) | ||||
| ––––––– | ––––––– | |||||
| 46,853 | 61,151 | |||||
| ––––––– | ––––––– | |||||
| Total funds at 31 August 2023 | £ 46,853 | £ 61,151 | ||||
| ––––––– | ––––––– |
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SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1. Accounting policies
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011.
Incoming resources
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
15% reducing balance
2. Income
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
3. Investment Income
Interest
2023 2022 £ £ 272 22 ––– –––
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
4. Tangible fixed assets
| Plant | |
|---|---|
| and | |
| Machinery | |
| £ | |
| Cost: | |
| At 1 September 2022 | 17,999 |
| –––––– | |
| At 31 August 2023 | 17,999 |
| –––––– | |
| Depreciation: | |
| At 1 September 2022 | 9,326 |
| Charge for the year | 1,301 |
| –––––– | |
| At 31 August 2023 | 10,627 |
| –––––– | |
| Net book value: | |
| At 31 August 2023 | £ 7,372 |
| –––––– | |
| At 31 August 2022 | £ 8,673 |
| –––––– |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
| 5. | Incoming resources | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest'd | |||||
| Unrest'd | Income | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Voluntary Income | |||||
| Norton Rose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17,021 | |
| Southwark Council | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,667 | |
| ESC Lottery Funds | 9,800 | 0 | 9,800 | 0 | |
| London Fire Solution | 3,000 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 | |
| The London Community | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | 0 | |
| Other donations | 11,603 | 0 | 11,603 | 9,086 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| 34,403 | 0 | 34,403 | 34,774 | ||
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Activities for generating funds | |||||
| Sale of Kits and other items | 2,852 | 0 | 2,852 | 5,957 | |
| Membership subscriptions | 693 | 0 | 693 | 3,660 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| 3,545 | 0 | 3,545 | 9,617 | ||
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Investment income | |||||
| Interest | 272 | 0 | 272 | 22 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| 272 | 0 | 272 | 22 | ||
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| 6. | Costs of generating funds | ||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Coaching | 19,129 | 8,160 | |||
| Club running expenses | 13,110 | 13,722 | |||
| Insurance | 1,131 | 1,025 | |||
| Telephone | 451 | 308 | |||
| Postage and stationery | 335 | 963 | |||
| Repairs and maintenance | 399 | 111 | |||
| Subscriptions | 50 | 50 | |||
| Other legal and professional fees | 0 | 147 | |||
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ||||
| 34,605 | 24,486 | ||||
| ––––––– | ––––––– |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
7. Charitable activities
| Charitable activities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Accountancy and legal fees | 350 | 350 | |
| Venue hire & travel | 5,483 | 7,157 | |
| Staff training and welfare | 747 | 2,097 | |
| Promotions | 1,025 | 501 | |
| Equipment and Kits | 9,007 | 12,995 | |
| Depreciation | 1,301 | 1,531 | |
| ––––––– | ––––––– | ||
| 17,913 | 24,631 | ||
| ––––––– | ––––––– |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
I report on the accounts which are set out on pages 4 to 10
Respective responsibilities of the
The trustees who are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the 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 you as 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 examiner's 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 aspect:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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 the requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I can confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jacring Associates 11 King Arthur Close London SE15 2LP
Dated: 15 March 2024