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2025-10-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From

Period start date

1 11 2024

To

Period end date 31 10 2025

Reference and administration details

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Charity name|Tag Rugby Trust| |Other names charity is known by|TRT| |Registered charity number (if any)|1108947| |Charity's principal address|1 Leicester Villas| |Hove| |Postcode|BN3 5SP| |——| |Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity| |Dates acted if not for whole|Name of person (or body) entitled| |Trustee name|Office (if any)| |year|to|appoint|trustee|(if any)| |1|Martin Hansford|Chairman| |2|Robert Newman|Treasurer| |3|Chris Tapper|Trustee| |4| |5| |6| |7| |8| |9|

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

10 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) ~~———~~ Name Dates acted if not for whole year Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of advisor Name Address Patron Catherine Spencer Ambassador Richard Gray Ambassador Ashton Hunt Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ~~Ss~~ TAR 1 December 2005

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Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Articles of Association

How the charity is constituted

CIO

Trustee selection methods

Elected

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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TRT operates under a strong governance framework, ensuring that its mission is upheld with integrity and accountability. Ongoing training opportunities help trustees stay informed about sector developments and best practices.

Risk management remains a key priority, with regular financial reviews, safeguarding policies, and contingency planning in place to mitigate potential challenges, of which there are many in Zimbabwe ! Trustees actively assess risks related to financial stability, programme delivery, and safeguarding, ensuring that TRT continues to operate sustainably and responsibly. By maintaining a robust governance structure and a proactive approach to risk, TRT is wellpositioned to deliver lasting impact for years to come.

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To Build Futures Through Rugby by spreading the Tag Rugby Trust skills programme as far and wide as possible. The vehicle for this is mass participation of Tag Rugby for primary school boys and girls. The means to achieve this is through developing the skills of adults and young leaders to a level where they can establish and sustain the playing of Tag Rugby in schools and TRT Tag Centres .

Our focus in Zimbabwe continues to offer a range of training and development opportunities to young leaders, volunteers and teachers that prepare them to Summary of the main launch community clubs in their locality. Through these clubs a range of activities in relation to these sporting, social and educational outcomes are delivered. We also facilitate UK objects volunteers visiting our programme locations as individuals or groups (schools, clubs and corporates).

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The 2024-25 period has seen TRT continue to build on its progress since the Covid re-start building strong headway with its social outreach projects and strengthening its commitment to community development. Our programmes continue to attract a diverse range of participants, both nationally and internationally, underlining TRT’s reputation for delivering impactful, safe, and culturally enriching experiences—all driven by the dedication of our local staff and volunteers.

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TRT’s secondary school project has established itself and continues to offer and extended opportunity for boys and girls to stay engaged with TRT on multiple fronts – playing and community club outreach work. Plans are in place to launch a regional competitions and festivals specifically for “senior” tag. These events will double as a platform to broadcast the message of young people engaging in their communities through TRT social outreach work and reinforce the vital role of education in empowering Zimbabwe’s youth.

Our sustainability credentials remain at the heart of TRT’s mission. Our relationship with Scimitar has seen the launch of a “Wear Then Share” initiative re-homing thousands of items of sports clothing. This initiative not only supports TRT’s programmes but also promotes a circular approach to sports apparel, ensuring high-quality kit reaches communities that need it most.

The regular TRT touring schools remain loyal to their annual commitment to visit and contribute to our programmes. We are excited to be adding Milton Abbey to the roster for a visit in 2026 and all the planning and administration is underway. Our relationship with UK schools remains a central pillar of what we do and allows us to highlight the long-term value of TRT’s initiatives and their role in fostering meaningful cross-cultural exchanges and providing a positive experience for young adults at seminal time in their personal development journey.

TRT remains focused on building upon these successes, forging strong collaborations, and expanding its impact. Each project is a testament to the organisation’s unwavering dedication to social responsibility, sustainability, and community empowerment.

Achievements and performance

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Achievements and performance

In 2024–25, TRT has continued to move forward with renewed energy, building Summary of the main on previous years while responding proactively to a challenging operating achievements of the charity environment. Rising costs and wider economic pressures have required careful during the year management, but the organisation has remained adaptable and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality programmes. Our work continues to prioritise young people and meaningful engagement within communities across all provinces of Zimbabwe. Excitement is building at the initial steps being taken towards the development of a dedicated training and coordination Hub in Bulawayo. This facility is intended to strengthen the support available to volunteers, improve operational efficiency, and provide a platform for future programme growth. As before, the year has seen further strengthening of our work within secondary schools, reinforcing a clear progression route for participants as they grow older. Young people who first engaged through primary school activity are now increasingly stepping into positions of responsibility, supporting delivery and contributing to the positive culture of the programme. This emphasis on peer leadership is helping to nurture confidence, accountability, and a stronger sense of community ownership. We have also broadened our offer through the introduction of regional senior tag activity, providing opportunities for continued involvement outside of the school environment. These events have generated strong interest and are beginning to shape a longer-term vision for representative senior participation, with the potential to establish a national-level team in the future. Our local volunteer network remains central to TRT’s work. Volunteers play a critical role in sustaining delivery, while also gaining practical experience and transferable skills. As in previous years, a number of individuals have progressed into employment opportunities, highlighting the wider developmental value of their involvement. Looking ahead, TRT will focus on embedding these developments, extending our reach, and continuing to work closely with partners and communities. By maintaining a clear focus on opportunity, participation, and long-term impact, we aim to ensure the organisation remains well positioned for continued progress. Financial review Reserves are held to support forward planning and the delivery of Brief statement of the upcoming tours, with a continued emphasis on resourcing and charity’s policy on reserves supporting local coaches in the communities where TRT operates. As programme delivery evolves and requires targeted investment, reserves are allocated on a trustee-approved basis through a designated TRT fund, which can be directed toward priority projects and areas of need. During 2024–25, the primary use of reserves has been to underpin and strengthen TRT’s core community programmes. In particular, funding has

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been directed towards expanding young leadership opportunities and improving the quality and consistency of volunteer training events. This approach ensures that investment not only sustains current delivery but also enhances the longer-term impact and effectiveness of TRT’s work at a community level.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Fundraising for the year 2024-25 was marginally down on the previous year, roughly 5% (£209k versus £221k).

After the years expenditure our net position at year end saw a marginal draw down from reserves of just £791 leaving a balance of £80,767.

Other optional information

Across 2024–25, TRT has continued to strengthen its delivery, with a noticeable step forward in the maturity and reach of both long-standing and newer programme areas. Initiatives spanning inclusive sport (IATR), girls’ participation and empowerment (FITR), food resilience, engagement with street-connected young people, and human-wildlife conflict awareness have all progressed, evolving in response to local needs and extending their footprint into more communities. This broadening of activity reflects a more confident and adaptive organisation, supported by sustained involvement from schools, volunteers, and in country partners.

Sizinda Camp continues to play a pivotal role in connecting visiting groups with TRT’s work on the ground. Alongside a strong base of returning schools, the year also saw the addition of a new touring partner, Milton Abbey, contributing fresh energy to the programme. Encouragingly, interest has also grown beyond traditional school groups, with a wider mix of organisations exploring opportunities to visit Sizinda and engage directly with community initiatives. This diversification is helping to deepen relationships and widen the support base for TRT’s work.

Progress has also been made in shaping plans for a permanent base in Bulawayo. Design work for the proposed Hub facility has now been completed, and early conversations with potential supporters have generated positive interest. The intention is for this space to act as a focal point for volunteer development, training, and programme coordination, strengthening TRT’s operational capacity in one of its key regions.

As TRT looks ahead, the focus will be on consolidating these advances, building on new partnerships, and ensuring that growth is underpinned by quality, consistency, and long-term sustainability within the communities we serve.

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Declaration ~~ee~~

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) ~~mie~~ Full name(s) Martin Hansford ~~a~~ Position (eg secretary, chair, TRT Chairman etc) ~~ee ee~~ Date 21-04-2026 ~~|~~

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Tag Rugby Trust|1108947| |Receipts and payments accounts|CC16a| |For the period|01/11/2024|31/10/2025| |To| |from| ||Section A Receipts and payments| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment| |Total funds|Last year| |funds|funds|funds| |to the nearest| |to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £| |£| |A1 Receipts| |Donations|76,631|120,510|-|197,141|202,649| |Monthly Donators|520|-|-|520|520| |Gift Aid|10,944|-|-|10,944|16,524| |Bank Interest|939|-|-|939|1,804| |Donation from Trading Subsidiary|-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-|-| |Sub total|(Gross income for| |89,034|120,510|-|209,544|221,497| |AR)| |===|===| |A2 Asset and investment sales,| |(see table).| |-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-|-| |Sub total|-|-|-|-|-| |Total receipts|89,034|120,510|-|209,544|221,497| |——===|=|=| |A3 Payments| |Charitable Activities|11,616|-|11,616|30,507| |Kit & Equipment|17,880|-|17,880|23,120| |Data Protection|47|47|35| |Public Liability Ins|894|-|-|894|871| |Postage, Courier & Shipping|1,491|1,491|927| |Zimbabwe School Tours (Various)|66,475|66,475|74,765| |Zambia School Tour (Esher High)|27,060|-|27,060|45,386| |Sizinda Camp fit-out|-|-|-|-|-| |Zimbabwe Operations|56,480|-|56,480|38,959| |Zimbabwe Vehicle Purchase|-|-|-| |Professional / Contractor Fees|-|15,840|-|15,840|15,840| |Bank Charges & Fees|378|378|180| |IT & Web Services|1,428|-|-|1,428|633| |Transport, Parking,Taxi & Fuel|183|183|103| |Tour Recce Charges|-|-|-|-|592| |Butterfly Cup dispersments|4,966|-|4,966|4,200| |Izeeko Social Enterprise Support|5,597|-|-|5,597|1,740| |Sub total|[ 95,994 ]|114,341|-|210,335|237,858| |A4 Asset and investment| |purchases, (see table)| |-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-| |Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|-|-| |==|Total payments|95,994|114,341|-|=|210,335|237,858| |Net of receipts/(payments)|- 6,960|6,169|-|- 791|- 16,361| |A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-| |A6 Cash funds last year end|57,237|24,321|-|81,558| |Cash funds this year end|—=|50,277|30,490|- 80,767|—|——| |CCXX R1 accounts (SS)|1|21/04/2026|

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment| |Categories|Details|funds|funds|funds| |to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £| |B1 Cash funds|Cash Funds Available|50,277|30,490|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |Total cash funds|50,277|30,490|-| |—====| |(agree balances with receipts and payments| |account(s))|OK|OK|OK| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment| |funds|funds|funds| |Details|to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £| |B2 Other monetary assets|-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |—_——| |Fund to which|Current value| |Details|asset belongs|Cost (optional)|(optional)| |B3 Investment assets|-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |7| |Fund to which|Current value| |Details|asset belongs|Cost (optional)|(optional)| |B4 Assets retained for the|Equipment (Tents, Cameras, smartphones|Restricted Use|10,000|2,500| |and vehicles in Zimbabwe)|Assets| |charity’s own use|New Vehicle in Zimbabwe|Restricted Use|13,297|8,000| |Assets| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |iss| |Fund to which|Amount due|When due| |Details|liability relates|(optional)|(optional)| |B5 Liabilities|-| |-| |-| |-| |-| |Signed by one or two trustees on|Date of| |behalf of all the trustees|Signature|Print Name|approval| |Martin Hansford|20/04/2026| |——| |CCXX R2 accounts (SS)|2|21/04/2026|

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the trustees/ Tag Rugby Trust members of ~~pe~~ On accounts for the year Charity no (if any) 1108947 ended[31 October 2025 ] ~~| ee~~ Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ~~pO~~ Respective The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year responsibilities of (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an trustees and examiner independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to  examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act),  to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and  to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commissioners. 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other examiner's statement than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:  proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and  accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 21[st] Apr 2026 Signed: ~~|[|]~~ Name: Calvin Ganya ~~TT~~ Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification(s) or body Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) (if any): Business Management BA (Hons) ~~a~~ Address: Director & Financial Controller Talk 4 Business Ltd Top Floor, Brigade Works, Brigade Street, Blackheath, London SE3 0TW London SE3 0TW

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Disclosure section

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

There were no significant concerns or irregularities identified during the period from November 2024 to October 2025. TRT continues to operate with resilience and clarity of purpose, adapting well to the shifting environment within the Third Sector. Support for the charity remains steady, and the organisation continues to manage its finances with care and foresight.

The net drawdown from reserves for 2024–25 was modest at just £791, resulting in year-end reserves of £80,767. This level remains comfortably within the Trustees’ expectations and reflects TRT’s ongoing commitment to responsible financial stewardship.

During the year, further development work was undertaken at the Sizinda Camp. Although the trading subsidiary did not generate a surplus for transfer to the charity during this period, this was in part due to the change in the year end date of the subsidiary, these improvements at the camp represent a strategic investment in the camp’s long-term viability and capacity. With two years of operational experience now behind it, the upgraded facilities will strengthen its ability to host international groups and support future income generation for TRT’s programmes in Zimbabwe. The Trustees continue to demonstrate a measured and strategic approach, ensuring that TRT remains well-positioned for the years ahead.

As the charity remains below the threshold requiring accruals-based accounting, I am not recommending any changes to the current reporting method.

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