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Registered Charity Number 1133589

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

President: Elaine Paige, OBE

Chairman: Sue Wolstenholme, OBE Executive Director: Gilly English

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Index

Page(s)
Trustees’ Annual Report 3 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure Account) 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 - 11

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Business Review

The Board of Trustees of The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust (“the Trust”) submits its report together with the independently examined accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the organisation’s governing document, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Structure, governance and management

The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust is a Registered Charity, Number 1133589, created by a deed of trust with charitable status granted in January 2010. Its principal office is c/o 38 Smithy Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6TX.

The governing body of the charity are the Trustees who meet at least three times a year (four times in the year under review). The Board elects the Chairman and all Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis.

New Trustees are made familiar with their legal obligations under charity law, the committee and decision making process and the recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. Trustees are appointed by existing Trustees, having regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.

Board members who served during the year and to the date of this Report were:

Miss Sue Wolstenholme OBE Chairman - reappointed 20[th] November 2023 for three years wef 1[st] January 2024 Mrs Robin Charlton Resigned 20[th] November 2023 ……Mrs Lesley Cundy reappointed 15[th] November 2022 for three years wef 1[st] January 2023 Mr John James OBE Deceased 13[th] June 2023 Mr Robert McCowen reappointed 20[th] November 2023 for three years wef 1[st] January 2024 Mr Noel McShane reappointed 15[th] November 2022 for three years wef 1[st] January 2023 Mr Geraint Richards reappointed 20[th] November 2023 for three years wef 1[st] January 2024

Day to day management is delegated to Ms Gilly English, Executive Director, who works closely with the Chairman, Miss Sue Wolstenholme. In addition, Liz Terry works part-time as Communications and Special Projects Manager with responsibility for administration of the grants programme, digital marketing and profile of the charity.

The Trust has worked closely with The Lawn Tennis Association, liaising on grant applications and supporting the LTA’s disability programmes where appropriate.

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Objectives, Activities and Achievements

The objectives of the charity, as approved by the Charity Commission, are to promote physical and mental health, fitness and general wellbeing of people with disabilities, through the sport of tennis. The trust uses its funds for the benefit of disabled people who wish to play tennis by grant aiding individuals and groups from, primarily but not exclusively, four main areas of disability –

Mobility impaired (wheelchair users) Hearing impaired Blind and partially sighted Those with an intellectual disability

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting policies for the year.

The Trust provides criteria and guidance notes for applications for grant aid including maximum grants available for groups and individuals. There is a set specification for tennis wheelchairs and the amount of contribution required towards the cost of the chairs.

The Trustees met four times in the year under review to consider and approve 119 (2022, 115) grant applications as follows:

The monetary grants include help for groups, including disability organisations and special schools, and individuals seeking coaching, court hire, rackets and wheelchair refurbishment; coaching qualifications; for those who are mobility, hearing or visually impaired and those with a learning disability.

Fundraising events included the Golf Day and a Christmas Campaign via the Big Give.

The Recreational Wheelchair Doubles Event returned after an absence of three years and was run in memory of Cathie Sabin, a former Trustee, whose family made a significant donation from a campaign celebrating her life.

Working in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association, a series of Disability Tennis Camps were run during the year.

Professional Advisers:

Bank: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent, ME19 4JQ

Independent Examiner: Investment Advisers: Barbara Gabriel Quilter Cheviot Limited 156 Clarence Avenue, Senator House, New Malden, 85 Queen Victoria Street, Surrey London, KT3 3DY EC4V 4AB

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Financial Review and Reserves Policy

The charity’s principal sources of funds come from donations, grants and fundraising events, with the largest donations and grants in 2023 coming from the Wimbledon Foundation and the LTA Tennis Foundation. After a successful application to the newly formed LTA Tennis Foundation charity, a grant for a three-year period began in 2023 which must be used only for delivering the DMTT Grant Programme and is subject to satisfactory reports. The annual Golf Day fundraising event contributed to income, as did donations from regular individual supporters and organisations who ran fundraising events in aid of the charity.

The Trust’s expenditure during the year has supported the key objectives of the charity through the administration of its grant aid programme and raising its profile. Due to the exceptional circumstances of the pandemic over the past three years, the timing of those grants which were written back, as they could not be taken up, resulted in a lower level of grants in 2022, but levels returned to normal in 2023.

As can be seen from the accounts, the Trust had a healthy balance on reserves ~~.~~ The Trustees’ Reserve Policy is to retain two years of operating costs in reserve to ensure that the work of the charity may continue with sufficient additional monies to cover its grant aid programme at its current level in the case of any shortfall or loss of funds as identified in the risk register. The Trustees have considered the level of reserves, taking into account the above and the following:

Taking all of the above into consideration, the Trustees consider that the level of free reserves at 31[st] December 2023 of £490,237 is in line with its policy on reserves, although it will continue to keep this matter under review as the current year progresses.

Investment Policy and Performance

The charity’s investment policy is cautious and aims to maximise reserves over a time horizon of seven to ten years to further its charitable objects. All investments of the Trust since 1[st] January 2011 have been made in accordance with the powers available to the Trustees. Reports are received quarterly from Quilter Cheviot, Investment Managers. The Trustees remain satisfied that the portfolio is sufficiently diverse to reduce volatility and to spread risk. The portfolio can be assessed at any time via an online portal.

Risk Management

The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charitable company faces, and confirm that systems have been established to mitigate such risks.

Indemnity Insurance

Insurance policies have been secured in respect of public liability, professional indemnity and Directors’ and Officers’ liability.

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Trustees’ Responsibilities in respect of the Accounts

The Trustees of The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust are required to prepare accounts as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit and total recognised gains and losses for the year. The Trustees confirm that suitable accounting policies, consistently applied and supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates, have been used in the preparation of the accounts. Applicable accounting standards have been followed, and the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

The Trustees are also required to maintain adequate accounting records, and are responsible for taking reasonable steps to safeguard the charity’s assets and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

Review of Transactions and Financial Position

Sufficient funds were raised to operate the Trust’s various activities and enable it to carry forward its work at the level of activity anticipated by the Trustees.

At 31[st] December 2023, and at the time of writing, the charity’s financial position was satisfactory.

Assets on Hand at 31[st] December 2023

The charity’s assets are held to enable it to continue with its established activities and to respond to any need which might be identified in the future, and are considered to be adequate to meet all foreseen obligations.

Principal Office:

c/o 38 Smithy Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 6TX

Susan E. Wolstenholme

Sue Wolstenholme OBE , Chairman Dated: 13[th] August 2024

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

I report on the Accounts of the company for the year ending 31[st] December 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (“the Act”)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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 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, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Barbara Gabriel

Barbara Gabriel

156 Clarence Avenue, New Malden Surrey KT3 3DY

Dated: 13[th] August 2024

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income & Expenditure Account)

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023


Notes

Income and endowments from -
Donations, grants and legacies
1.2
Charitable activities
Fund Raising Events
Investments
Total Income and endowments
Expenditure on -
Charitable activities
5

Fund Raising Events
Total Expenditure
Net expenditure before gains on investments
Realised Profit on Sale of Investments
Unrealised gains / (losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 2023
2022
£
£
71,278
45,440
2,246
38,255
14,583
28,832
12,527
126,362
86,799
(131,790)
(108,160)
(14,937)
(11,645)
(146,727)
(119,805)
(20,365)
(33,006)
6,309
3,171
16,879
(60,239)
2,823
(90,074)
487,414
577,488
£490,237
£487,414

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are included above. All funds for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 were unrestricted. The notes on pages 10 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023

Note


Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
6
Investments
1.7, 4
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors, falling due within one year
7
Net current assets
Net assets
9
The funds of the charity -
Unrestricted funds
8, 9		 2023
£
2022
£
1,150
1,150
6,019
5,451
431,083
424,980
140,114
123,870
578,366
555,451
(88,129)
(68,037)
490,237
487,414
490,237
487,414
£490,237
£487,414

Approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on 13[th] August 2024

Susan E. Wolstenholme

Robert McCowen

Sue Wolstenholme OBE , Chairman

Robert McCowen , Trustee

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Notes to the Accounts

for the year ending 31[st] December 2023

1. 1 Basis of Preparation

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with 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). Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

Under FRS 102, the Charity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on the grounds of its size.

1.2 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

2. Staff Numbers. The charity has no employees.

3. Taxation. The charitable company is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities

4. Investments

Market value at 1stJanuary
Income retained
Movement on accrued income
Quilter Cheviot Management Fees
Realised profit on sales of investments
Transfer from/(to) bank account
Unrealised profit / (loss) for the year on investments
Market Value at 31stDecember		 2023
2022
424,980
479,316
99
268
331
(2,353)
(2,698)
6,309
3,171
(15,000)
5,000
16,879
(60,239)
£431,083
£424,980

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The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust – Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Notes to the Accounts

for the year ending 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

5. Expenditure on Charitable activities

Grants to individuals and groups
Costs of executive director
Fundraising and administration support
Promotional & Printing
Promotional wheelchair tennis event
Fees of Quilter Cheviot (Investment Advisers)
Membership fees and subscriptions
Insurance
Independent accountant examination fees
General administrative expenses
Total Expenditure on Charitable activities
6.
Debtors
Sundry debtors
Total Debtors
7.
Creditors falling due within one year
Grants authorised but not yet paid
Other creditors
Total Creditors		 2023
£
2022
£
73,229
56,008
23,400
23,400
20,000
18,000
195
1,598
5,764
2,353
2,698
841
682
320
322
300
300
5,388
5,152
£131,790
£108,160
2023
£
2022
£
6,019
5,451
£6,019
£5,451
2023
£
2022
£
83,504
62,137
4,625
5,900
£88,129
£68,037

8. Movement in Funds

There were no designated funds during the year, and all movements in the Unrestricted Funds are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

9. Allocation of Net Assets between Funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
2023 2022
£ £
Investments 431,083 424,980
Balance at bank and cash 140,114 123,870
Debtors 6,019 5,451
Stock 1,150 1,150
Creditors (88,129) (68,037)
£490,237) £487,414)

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