Great Britain Baton Twirling Association
Accounts
31 August 2024
Charity Number 1131933
Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Contents
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| Trustees Report | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Income & Expenditure Account | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 |
Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity Number: 01131933 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st August 2024
The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st August 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity registration number: 01131933 Company registration number: N/A Registered Office: N/A Operational address: 19 Kestrel Grove, Halewood L26 7ZS
Trustees
Albert Orme
Accountants
Sinclair Accounting Co Ltd, 300 St Mary’s Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 0NQ
Bankers
Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 2BB
Structure, Governance and Management
Organisation
A leadership team is in place to oversee the day to day activities of charity.
Signed
Albert Orme 21 November 2024
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity Number: 01131933 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st August 2024
Our Aims and objectives
Purposes and Aims
The main object of the charity is to continue to raise the profile of majorettes by producing high standard dancing. Through doing this the charity will create a safe and friendly environment for young people.
Review of Activities
The dancing season 2023-2024 proved without a shadow of a doubt to be the best, all of the events were completely full.
The 2 weekend events that are held at Norbeck Castle Hotel were sold out with over 500 bedrooms for each event, with some troupes also having to book elsewhere due to no available space at the hotel.
The highlight of the season was holding the event at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This event was for seniors only and was a fabulous success which was well attended. The standard of dancing was quite breath taking.
For the Blackpool event, we had Celebrities including strictly come dancer Pasha and his dance parter, and singer Christopher Maloney, which presented the awards, as well as sing.
Financially the charity is in a good position also.
Majorettes in general are continuing the upward trend and increasing the amount of troupes and dancers, which bodes well for this underrated sport.
The future for GBBTA looks exciting with expectations of the upcoming event to be sold out.
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity Number: 01131933 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st August 2024
Financial Review
Total receipts of unrestricted funds were £82360 which is an increase of nearly 15% compared to the previous year.
Principal Funding Sources
The principal funding sources for the charity are currently by way of income from passes/wristbands and fundraising and donations from parents of the troupes.
Investment Policy
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, any monies not immediately required may be invested at the discretion of the Trustees.
Reserves Policy
Our policy is to maintain a balance in unrestricted funds to provide for at least one to three months unrestricted payments (about £10,000), for unexpected expenses, and to allow for a managed and responsible closure of the trust if required. However, the charity has found it difficult to maintain these level of funds in recent years.
Plans for Future Periods
We will:
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-Continue to promote friendships between the troupes.
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-Continue to hold four one day events at Oldham sports centre.
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-Continue to promote a zero tolerance bullying campaign.
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-Continue to operate without sponsorship.
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-Ensure the high standard of dancing is maintained.
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-Continue to hold events at Norbreck Castle Hotel.
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-Continue to strive to give the performers the best tuition and competition.
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity Nu1131933 Independent examiners report for the year ending 31st August 2024
Independent Examiner
Graeme O'Callaghan ACA 300 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 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 examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material 1 respect, the requirements: - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a 2 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Signed
Sinclair
Graeme O'Callaghan ACA Chartered Accountant 300 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Charity Number: 01131933
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Notes INCOME Voluntary income 2 Investment income Total Incoming Resources EXPENDITURE 3 Total Outgoing Resources Balance brought forward Total Funds Carried Forward Other incoming resources Net Incoming (Outgoing) resources for the year |
2024 2023 £ 82,360 71,135 - 82,360 71,135 (94,505) (55,955) (94,505) (55,955) (12,145) 15,180 42,879 27,699 30,734 42,879 Unrestricted Funds |
2024 2023 £ 2,002 220 2,002 220 - - 2,002 220 220 2,222 - 220 Restricted Funds |
Total 2024 £ 82,360 - 2,002 84,362 (94,505) (10,143) (10,143) 43,099 32,956 |
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Income Income Fundraising Expenses Purchases Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Advertising and business entertainment costs Bank, credit card and other finance charges Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale Other expenses Surplus/(deficit) |
2024 £ 82,360 2,002 84,362 45,933 443 799 16,169 16,125 3,621 840 739 9,836 94,505 (10,143) |
2023 £ 71,135 220 71,355 27,341 1,000 - 14,401 2,096 2,596 660 624 7,237 55,955 15,400 |
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Property, equipment & machinery 3 Current assets Bank/building society balances Current liabilities Other liabilities and accruals Net current assets Net assets Reserve funds Balance at start of period Net (deficit)/surplus |
36,877 4,362 |
2024 £ 441 32,515 32,956 43,099 (10,143) 32,956 |
46,699 4,780 |
2023 £ 1,180 41,919 43,099 27,699 15,400 43,099 |
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
1 Accounting basis
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice along with the requirments of the Statement of Recommended Practive (SORP 2005).
| 2 Income and Expenditure account analysis 2 Income Income 3 Other income Fundraising 4 Interest received 5 Purchases Hire of Venues Trophies & Medals Wages, salaries and other staff costs Car, van and travel expenses Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Insurance Use of home Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Repairs and maintenance Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Telephone and fax Postage, Stationery & Printing Clothing Food & Party Packs Expenses for the Officals Advertising and business entertainment costs Advertising and PR Bank, credit card and other finance charges Hire of van & fuel Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Accountants fees Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale Depreciation Other business expenses Gift |
2024 £ 82,360 1,879 31,297 14,636 45,933 443 - 443 799 998 2,503 2,673 2,495 7,500 16,169 16,125 - 3,621 840 739 9,836 |
2023 £ 71,135 220 14,816 12,525 27,341 376 624 1,000 - 1,440 2,206 4,739 1,266 4,750 14,401 2,096 - 2,596 660 624 7,237 |
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Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 August 2024
- 3 Plant, machinery and motor vehicles
| Cost At 1 September 2023 At 31 August 2024 Depreciation At 1 September 2023 Charge for the year At 31 August 2024 Net book value At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 |
Computer Equipment £ 2,902 2,902 1,722 739 2,461 441 1,180 |
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