2024-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date: 01.09.2023 Period end date : 31.08.2024

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: Minimizing the costs of training and playing rugby with us by seeking external sources of funding. Promoting the club both locally and nationally. Providing opportunities for coaching and competitive matches. Offering activities in a fair manner and in accordance with our equality 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	Introduction / Encouragement Our dedicated volunteers actively encourage parental and community involvement through regular coffee mornings and various family and community events, such as camping trips. Press reports and the development of our website have further promoted the club and its activities within the local community. Cost / Funding The club provides free rugby training sessions for boys and girls in Southwark LBC. Our funding comes exclusively from private and non-profit sectors. Promoting the Club We advertise our training sessions and encourage players to invite their friends to 'Bring a Mate' days. Press reports and our website have further increased the

		club's visibility and activities within the local community. We also invite local MPs and Members of Southwark Council to join our training sessions. Coaching / Competition The club is managed by volunteers who coach the children, provide refreshments, and handle administrative tasks. Despite a significant number of coaches leaving at the beginning of the season, the number of coaches has increased to 15. We aim to have a Level 1 coach in each age group. Our mini teams have participated in two festivals and several competitive matches, both home and away. Additionally, two youth teams have competed against local clubs. Equal Opportunities The club is proud to have female players (4) and two female coaches. We are committed to encouraging greater female involvement in the sport and the club in general. Catering provided is culturally sensitive, and our coaches and volunteers are aware of and adhere to the club’s policies. Evidence of Success The success of the club is evidenced by the funding obtained, which is sufficient to run the club, the increase in player numbers and volunteers over the year. The diversity of our players reflects that of the local area.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have understood and implemented 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 The club provides free rugby training sessions for boys and girls within Southwark. It is the only inner-city rugby Summary of the main club for children and one of the few Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, inner-city rugby clubs in the country. identifying the difference the The club continues to exist and charity’s work has made to provides free coaching without public the circumstances of its funding. Training sessions, matches, beneficiaries and any wider and festival selections have encouraged benefits to society as a more players to join and remain with the whole. club. The club has worked in over 10 local secondary schools. Children have been introduced to the sport of rugby. Over the year the club has run 6 rugby festivals where children knew to rugby have been able to compete for their school. An increase in volunteer numbers has allowed us to expand our activities to include regular kit sales, enhancing the branding of our high-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 reports and the development of our website have further promoted the club and its activities to the local community. A team of volunteers meets regularly to plan the charity's work and develop the club over the short and medium term.

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	Para 1.41
	set
	Investment performance	Para 1.41
	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 strong position, despite experiencing a slight reduction in reserves due to increased coaching costs and facilities hire.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	As a club solely reliant on donations and funding, we recognize the necessity of maintaining a contingency fund to navigate fallow periods.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£20,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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 and Funds: The club generates small amounts of money from kit sales, although these are minimal. Fundraising applications are the main method.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The cost of pitch hire is spiralling, necessitating a more structured coaching setup, along with the associated costs.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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	Regular monthly meetings are held, involving all members of the club, to discuss trustee selection.

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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 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 Nam e of pers on (or bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any)
	Vernon Neve- Dunn	Chairman	AG M
	Lawrence Danvers	Trustee	AG M
	Clive Greenwood	Trustee	AG M

– 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

Dates acted if not for whole year

Trustee name

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets 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)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
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) ~~aa~~ Full name(s) Vernon Neve- Dunn Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 15/03/2025

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER:1107439

SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB

DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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
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 (C)
	PO Box 35
	10 Southwark Street
	London
	SE1 1TJ

SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

CONTENTS

	Page
Trustees report	1
Independent Examiner's Report	2
Statement of financial activities	3
Detailed analysis of funds	4
Balance sheet	5
Notes	6

SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS102) 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 charity is governed by the Board of Trustees, which meets four times a year. The Trustees appoint the Chairman to manage the charity's day-to-day operations.

Objectives and activities

During the year trade continued as an amateur sports club for you and aspiring Rugby players.

Financial review

This report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 15 March 2025 and signed on its behalf.

.........................................................

Vernon Neve-Dunn - Chairman Trustee.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTHWARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 3 to 9

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its director for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the company's accounts are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

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:

1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or

2. 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.

........................................ Dated:15 March 2025

Jacring Associates 11 King Arthur Close London SE15 2LP

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

		Total	Total
	Unrest'd	Funds	Funds
	Funds	2024	2023
	£	£	£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and Legacies	31,947	31,947	34,403
Charitable activities	3,492	3,492	3,545
Investments	400	400	272
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––
Total income and endowments	35,839	35,839	38,220
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––
Expenditure on:
Raising funds	24,390	24,390	34,605
Charitable activities	11,352	11,352	17,913
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––
Total resources expended	35,742	35,742	52,518
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––
Net movement in funds	97	97	(14,298)
Total funds brought forward	£ 46,853	£ 46,853	61,151
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––
Total funds carried forward	£ 46,950	£ 46,950	£ 46,853
	–––––––	–––––––	–––––––

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

DETAILED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

		2024			2023
	£		£	£		£
General Fund
Balance B/fwd.	46,853			61,151
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	97			(14,298)
	–––––––			–––––––
			46,950			46,853
			–––––––			–––––––
Total funds at 31 August 2024			£ 46,950			£ 46,853
			–––––––			–––––––

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BALANCE SHEET

AT 31 AUGUST 2024

	Note		2024			2023
		£		£	£	£
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible assets	6		6,071	6,071	7,372	7,372
Current assets
Bank Accounts		40,879	40,879		39,481	39,481
		––––––			––––––
		40,879	40,879		39,481	39,481
		––––––			––––––
Net current assets			40,879	40,879		39,481
				––––––		––––––
Total assets less current liabilities			46,950	46,950		46,853
				––––––		––––––
Net assets			£46,950	£46,950		£46,853
				––––––		––––––
Capital funds
Unrestricted funds			46,950	46,950		46,853
				––––––		––––––
Total funds			£46,950	£46,950		£46,853
				––––––		––––––

For the year ending 31 August 2024, 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 acknowledges their responsibilities for complying with the Act's requirements regarding accounting records and account preparation.

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 2025 and signed on its behalf.

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The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

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. In settlement, a transfer of economic benefit will probably be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

15% reducing balance

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2. Income

2.	Income
			Rest'd
		Unrest'd	Income	Total	Total
		Funds	Funds	Funds	Funds
		2024	2024	2024	2023
		£	£	£	£
	Donations and legacies
	Donations and legacies	16,001	0	16,001	0
	Other donations	15,946	0	15,946	34,403
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
		31,947	0	31,947	34,403
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
	Charitable activities
	Sale of Kits and other items	3,465	0	3,465	2,852
	Membership subscriptions	27	0	27	693
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
		3,492	0	3,492	3,545
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
	Investment income
	Interest	400	0	400	272
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
		400	0	400	272
		––––––	––––––	––––––	––––––
3.	Investment income
				2024	2023
				£	£
	Income from other fixed asset investments			400	272
				–––	–––

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. Expenditure on raising funds

2024 £ Coaching 13,179 Club running expenses 8,739 Insurance 902 Telephone 441 Postage and stationery 839 Repairs and maintenance 104 Subscriptions 170 Other legal and professional fees 16 ––––––– 5. Expenditure on charitable activities 2024 £ Accountancy and legal fees 350 Venue hire & travel 3,419 Staff training and welfare 2,482 Promotions 1,083 Equipment and Kits 2,717 Depreciation 1,301 –––––––	2024 £ 24,390 ––––––– 2024 £ 11,352 –––––––	2023 £ 19,129 13,110 1,131 451 335 399 50 0 ––––––– 34,605 ––––––– 2023 £ 350 5,483 747 1,025 9,007 1,301 ––––––– 17,913 –––––––

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6. Tangible fixed assets

	Plant
	and
	Machinery
	£
Cost:
At 1 September 2023	17,999
	––––––
At 31 August 2024	17,999
	––––––
Depreciation:
At 1 September 2023	10,627
Charge for the year	1,301
	––––––
At 31 August 2024	11,928
	––––––
Net book value:
At 31 August 2024	£ 6,071
	––––––
At 31 August 2023	£ 7,372
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INDEPENDENT EXA￿lINER's REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTHM'ARK TIGERS RUGBY CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 I report to the charity tsNstees on my examination of the accounts of tbe company for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 3 to 9 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Inistees of the company (and also its director for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the company's accounts are nol required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examinaiion of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by ihe Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my exaTnination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection 'ith the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material aspect.. l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act- OT 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. Th¢ ac¢ounts do not comply with th¢ appli¢abl¢ requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in th¢ Charitics (Accounts and Rcports) Rcgulations 2008. oth¢1 than th¢ rcquircmcnt that thc accounts givc a truc and fair vicw, which is not a mattcr eonsidcrcd as part of an indcpendent cxamination. can confirni that there are no other mallers lo which your attention should be drawn to enable proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Dated:15 March 2025 Jaering Associates I l King Arthur Close London SE15 2LP