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2025-08-31-accounts

Company registration number 06910301 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1130234 (England and Wales)

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr P Tranckle
Mrs L A Barker
Mr D Crann
Mr A Smith
Country of incorporation United Kingdom 06910301
(England and Wales)
Charity registration England and Wales 1130234
Registered office 4 Alexander Close
Finchampstead
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3GB
Independent examiner Linda Dunford FCCA CTA
Warner Wilde Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Marigold Drive
Bisley
Surrey
GU24 9SF
Bankers Lloyds TSB - Bracknell
High Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 2QT

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 13

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to foster and promote community participation in healthy recreation, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bracknell and the surrounding districts. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are the provision of facilities and coaching for gymnasts and there has been no change in these during the year.

Strategies for achieving aims and objectives

During the period the charity achieved its objectives by running regular coaching sessions for gymnasts in multiple disciplines, including Team Gym, General Gymnastics, Freestyle Gymnastics and DMT (Double Mini Trampoline). This year the Trustees have undertaken a project to increase daytime activity and have appointed someone on a 1 year contract to focus on this work.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. It is also noted that the charity offers classes that are financially accessible, being significantly cheaper than any other local provider and possibly the wider area.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

Several coaches also passed various coaching qualifications and add on modules across levels 1 to 3.

Financial review

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

At the balance sheet date the charity held £379,046 (2024: £311,753) of unrestricted reserves and £1,047 (2024: £1,395) of restricted reserves. We have been building our reserves in anticipation of the release of the new leisure strategy for Bracknell Forest Borough Council. This has recently been released and concerns what will happen in 7- 10 years time when the centre is to be redeveloped.

Major risks

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The charity adopts the British Gymnastics child protection policy and codes of conduct for coaches and volunteers, communications policy, travel policy and risk assessment control procedures.

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, it was incorporated as a company on 19 May 2009 and registered as a charity on 19 June 2009.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr P Tranckle

Mrs L A Barker

Mr D Crann

Mr A Smith

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are identified through contacts of the existing trustees, they will have the necessary skills identified as required for the trustee vacancy. Potential trustees are then invited to a meeting on a trial basis before a recommendation is made. The trustee is then voted in by the members.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. One of Trustees has expressed a wish to stand down due to increased work and family commitments. The Board have decided to recruit two new board members, taking the total number to 5. This was to increase expertise for when the it becomes necessary to engage the council regarding the execution of the leisure strategy.

Organisational structure

The charity is managed by the four trustees (at least half of whom have gymnastics coaching qualifications). A team of self-employed coaches run the coaching sessions. The trustees organise events, training camps and entry to competitions. The number of trustees will increase to 5 in the next financial year.

The charity is affiliated with British Gymnastics. All members are affiliates of British Gymnastics and all coaches must have Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. In addition the charity must have a trained welfare officer. The charity has also met the requirements of 'GYMark', the British Gymnastics Club mark standard.

Induction and training of trustees

Trustees are included and trained on appointment, existing trustees go through specific expectations and responsibilities. They are also provided with a copy of the Charity Commission booklet on trustee responsibilities.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

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

Mr P Tranckle Trustee

08.05.26 Date: .............................................

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bracknell Gymnastics Club (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

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

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Linda Dunford FCCA CTA

Warner Wilde Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 4 Marigold Drive Bisley Surrey GU24 9SF Date: ............................

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
3,700
-
Charitable activities
4
393,782
-
Investments
5
8,242
-
Total income
405,724
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
6,412
-
Charitable activities
7
332,019
348
Total expenditure
338,431
348
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
67,293
(348)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 September
2024
311,753
1,395
Fund balances at 31 August
2025
379,046
1,047
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
3,700
10,354
-
393,782
298,674
-
8,242
5,141
-
405,724
314,169
-
6,412
1,263
-
332,367
348,184
465
338,779
349,447
465
66,945
(35,278)
(465)
313,148
347,031
1,860
380,093
311,753
1,395
Total
2024
£
10,354
298,674
5,141
314,169
1,263
348,649
349,912
(35,743)
348,891
313,148

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
17
Unrestricted funds
18
2025
£
12,283
375,733
388,016
(52,056)
£
44,133
335,960
380,093
1,047
379,046
380,093
2024
£
642
292,984
293,626
(41,039)
£
60,561
252,587
313,148
1,395
311,753
313,148

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 August 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

08.05.26

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

.............................. Mr P Tranckle Trustee

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Bracknell Gymnastics Club is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Alexander Close, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3GB.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements Plant and equipment

Over term of lease 25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

There is a deminimus for capitalisation of £300.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at recoverable amount.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently carried at amount payable.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amount payable.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Donations and gifts 1,700 10,354
Grants 2,000 -
3,700 10,354

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Charitable activities
Event income 68,934 44,296
Services provided under contract 300,291 244,007
Ancillary trading income 2,984 1,565
Charitable rental income 19,362 8,806
Other income 2,211 -
393,782 298,674

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

5 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 8,242 5,141
8,242 5,141

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Trading costs
Other trading activities 6,412 1,263
7 Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Depreciation and impairment 16,429 17,856
Gymnastics coaching 174,815 163,702
Events 35,801 49,489
Training Fees 2,689 2,581
229,734 233,628
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support 101,205 113,659
Governance 1,428 1,362
332,367 348,649
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 332,019 348,184
Restricted funds 348 465
332,367 348,649

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

8 Support costs allocated to activities

2025
£
Office and hall rental
59,270
Admin fees
20,623
Miscellaneous expenses
1,051
Bank and finance charges
4,801
Other office costs
3,129
Repairs and small equipment
12,331
Governance costs
1,428
102,633
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
102,633
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner of £1,428 (2024: £1,380).
9
Net movement in funds
2025
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
16,430
2024
£
73,779
28,078
582
4,828
1,771
4,621
1,362
115,021
115,021
2024
£
17,856

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year except as disclosed in note 11.

11 Employees

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel, who are also directors, is as follows.

2025 2024
£ £
Aggregate compensation 20,623 27,443

Mr P Tranckle, a director and trustee, invoices the charity for club management services. The payments are permitted by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company.

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

13
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
improvements
£
Cost
At 1 September 2024
83,903
At 31 August 2025
83,903
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 September 2024
40,921
Depreciation charged in the year
11,995
At 31 August 2025
52,916
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2025
30,987
At 31 August 2024
42,981
14
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Deferred income
16
Accruals
16
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Plant and
equipment
£
131,457
131,457
113,876
4,435
118,311
13,146
17,580
2025
£
2,759
9,524
12,283
2025
£
40,789
11,267
52,056
2025
£
40,789
Total
£
215,360
215,360
154,797
16,430
171,227
44,133
60,561
2024
£
642
-
642
2024
£
31,152
9,887
41,039
2024
£
31,152

Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

16 Deferred income

Deferred income (Continued)
2025 2024
£ £
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities 40,789 31,152
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 September 2024 31,152 8,192
Released from previous periods (31,152) (8,192)
Resources deferred in the year 40,789 31,152
Deferred income at 31 August 2025 40,789 31,152

17 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 Resources At 31 August
September expended 2025
2024
£ £ £
Sport England 563 (141) 422
British Gymnastics 377 (94) 283
ESC Lottery Fund 455 (113) 342
1,395 (348) 1,047
Previous year: At 1 Resources At 31 August
September expended 2024
2023
£ £ £
Sport England 751 (188) 563
British Gymnastics 502 (125) 377
ESC Lottery Fund 607 (152) 455
1,860 (465) 1,395

The Sport England and British Gymnastics grants brought forward were used to purchase equipment. Equipment depreciation is offset against the remaining balance as it arises.

The ESC Lottery Fund was used, in part, to fund coaching courses. The balance was used to purchase equipment. Equipment depreciation is offset against the remaining balance as it arises.

The Get Berkshire Active grant was for 'Gymnastics for All'

BRACKNELL GYMNASTICS CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

18 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 Incoming Resources At 31 August
September resources expended 2025
2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 311,753 405,724 (338,431) 379,046
Previous year: At 1 Incoming Resources At 31 August
September resources expended 2024
2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 347,031 314,169 (349,447) 311,753
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 August 2025:
Tangible assets 43,086 1,047 44,133
Current assets/(liabilities) 335,960 - 335,960
379,046 1,047 380,093
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 August 2024:
Tangible assets 59,166 1,395 60,561
Current assets/(liabilities) 252,587 - 252,587
311,753 1,395 313,148

19 Analysis of net assets between funds

20 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity entered into transactions with related parties as disclosed in note 11.