The Old Colliery Offices, Colliery Rd, Kiveton Park, S26 6LR Tel: 01909 510 775 Charity Number: 1137939 ## **Trustees Report** The Trustees of Active Regen Community Foundation Ltd report highlights the activities carried out during the period ended 31[st] March 2023. ## **Purposes and Aims** The charities purposes as set out in the objects contained in the companies Memorandum of Articles are to provide or assist in the provision of sports, physical activity and play to individuals of all ages within the United Kingdom with the aim of: 1. Benefitting the public by promoting healthier lifestyles to individuals of all ages 2. Benefiting the public by providing a diversion from drugs and alcohol 3. Benefitting the public by providing support for unemployed people to become more employable and to improve their moral and self confidence 4. Benefitting the public by helping those with age infirmity or disabilities to lead a more active life ## **Ensuring our work delivers our aims** We review our aims and objectives annually. Through consultation with our client groups we continually assess the content of our programmes and the quality of our work. The annual review is a summative assessment of the information gathered during the year and assesses: 1. The activities delivered 2. The success of the programmes in relation to: - a. Participation in the activities – Numbers of participants - b. Retention of participants – How often has each participants attended - c. Benefits to the individual – This is determined by the aims of each programme - d. Social return on investment – The resultant improvement in the social or economic status of the individual or community as a result of the programme We have referenced guidance from the Charities Commission on public benefit as part of our review process with specific reference to how are programmes have achieved the aims and objectives set by the board of Trustees ## **The focus of our work** Our main objective during the year is to use sport physical activity and play to support people that are socially or economically deprived. ## **How our activities deliver public benefit and who used and benefitted from our services?** Our services are wide ranging and we work with clients that are both male and female that are from different social and cultural backgrounds and range in age from 5 to 94 years. Our clients are able bodied or may have a mental of physical disability or experience learning difficulties. We work in the most deprived communities across South Yorkshire, as identified by the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Our clients suffer from social economic or health issues. The issues include: 1. Poor health due to a long term physical or mental health condition 2. Poor health as a result of drugs and alcohol misuse 3. Poor health as a result of lifestyle – Poor diet, lack of exercise 4. Economic deprivation due to long term unemployment 5. Social isolation 6. Social exclusion 7. Low self-esteem, confidence, depression, a long term physical or mental condition as a result of domestic violence or mental abuse 8. Social deprivation as a result of being homeless 9. Social exclusion or economic deprivation as a result of being an ex-offender ## **Which geographical area does the charity operate in?** The charities long term aim into operate across the north of England, targeting West Yorkshire initially. Given funding constraints the charity has operated across South Yorkshire in the year ended 31[st] March 2023, specifically Sheffield, Rotherham Barnsley and Doncaster. ## **What service the charity supplies** We deliver a number of programmes driven by the needs of communities as identified by consultation. In the year ended March 2023 we have delivered: 1. Evening diversionary programme in partnership with Youth Services, Sport England and South Yorkshire Sport to support young people aged 16 years and above and decrease the reported incidents of crime specifically anti – social behaviour and vandalism. 2. Mental health improvement programme in partnership with Rotherham and Barnsley MIND and VAR 3. We have developed and increased the Centre based youth projects in Rotherham 4. Health improvement and fitness programme for children and young people and provide respite for parents or carers during school holidays 5. Employability programme for people aged 19 years and upwards to improve the quality of potential employees through the successful attainment of accredited qualifications and supporting them to find employment 6. A community cohesion project in partnership with RMBC 7. Volunteering and work experience programme for people aged 16 and above 8. Secondary, Primary and SEN school Physical Education programme to increase participation in sport & physical activity 9. Strength & Balance, Mentoring and Moving More Often training for carers who support older people with long term conditions ## **What benefit our charity provides** To demonstrate the benefits of our charity please find below a quote that encompasses what we are striving to achieve: _“Where I came into the world everyone was looking for a way out. Life was a competition between right and wrong and right was on the losing streak. After turning my back on school, I thought my chance to learn had passed, sometimes though it takes a ball to teach you lessons a school couldn’t or a pair of gloves to get beneath your skin and help you realise who your real opponent in life is. I discovered that my way out was staying put and facing my fears not running from them. I banished my anger and at the same time I learned to let fly. I gained strength from losing and confidence from winning. You may not choose where you start in life but you can have a say in where you finish”_ ## **Financial Overview** Working with our partners we have continued to attract funding to support our activities. The turnover of £138,859. The turnover was down by £15,297 mainly due to the late decisions on funding which were not accounted for in this period. This linked to an increase in overheads which were: staff costs, rent and rates, HR and Health and Safety support and marketing costs has resulted in a net loss of £14,919. The increase in staff cost was due to an underpayment of £9k from 2021 which was repaid in this financial year. From April 2024 we have renegotiated all our current Parish Council contracts for a further year. We have gained new Parish Council customers at Killamarsh and Ecclesfield which guarantees income of £71k. Our schools contacts will bring in c.£20k during 2024. We are renegotiating our 2024/5 contract with RMBC for the centre-based youth club programme which is worth £15k. We have one year left on our contract with Voluntary Action Rotherham with a value of £10.2k We have realigned our programme with Children in Need, and this new programme is valued at £10k. Our funding plans for 2024/25 include applications to Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Garfield Weston Trust, National Lottery, Sport England Voluntary Action Rotherham, which equates to £80k. We are also developing a new programme in Sheffield potentially funded by Sheffield City Council. We are also developing for 2024/5 a programme to be delivered in partnership with Children’s Capital of Culture in Rotherham The ratio of restricted to unrestricted funding was 51% restricted (£70,025) and 49% (£68,834) unrestricted. We have achieved our objective of increasing the non-restricted funding through the procurement of long terms contracts. In 2024 we will continue to drive our contractual business while increasing revenue of funded programmes, while keeping costs under control. The guaranteed contracts and funding plans mean that the company remains sustainable and, in a position to develop and grow. ## **Principal Sources of Funding** The principal sources of funding in 2023/4 are: - a. Sport England - b. Yorkshire Sport Foundation - c. The Big Lottery - d. Coalfield Regeneration Trust - e. Garfield Weston Trust - f. Voluntary Action Rotherham - g. Children in Need - h. Rotherham Borough Council - i. Sheffield City Council ## **Investment Policy** In the foreseeable future the Charity has no intention of making any investments ## **Reserves Policy** The management committee has examined the charities requirements for reserves in the light of the main activities of the organisation. It has established a policy for developing reserves but it does not consider the need to identify a specific level, as funds are the generated are restricted to the activities including operating cost of the organisation ## **Future Plans** The charity plans to continue to deliver its core activities in the next financial. In addition the charity aims to develop new products and expand its core activities in new areas in collaboration with its partners subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Governing Document** The organisation has charitable status and is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 16[th] March 2010 and registered as a charity on 10[th] September 2010.The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under the articles of association. ## **Recruitment and appointment of the management committee** The directors of the company are also Trustees. For the purposes of charity law and under the company’s Articles are known as the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for 3 years after which they must be re – elected at the next AGM. ## **Committee** The Committee members also Trustees of the charity at the end of the financial year 31/03/22 were: Mr Paul Nevin – Chairperson Mr. Martin Gray Mr, Gary Whitaker ## **To contact the Committee** The Committee can be contacted at the companies registered office address by telephone on 01909 510 775 or by email at gary.whitaker@activeregen.co.uk ## **Trustee Induction and training** All trustees are familiar with the work of the charity. Any new trustee will be inducted and attend a series of training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. The training will cover: 1. The obligations of the Management Committee members 2. The main documents which outline the operational framework for the charity 3. Resourcing and the current financial position of the charity 4. Future plans and objectives ## **Risk Management** As outlined in the previous report the risk management the annual risk management report was updated. With the support of Peninsula and VAR the charity has upgraded the following policies and procedures in 2021: Health and Safety Employment Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection Equity and Diversity Volunteering We have also introduced an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support any member of staff that may be having issues. This service is in addition to the employment support we offer. ## **Related Parties** None. ## **Responsibilities of the Management Committee** Company Law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view of the affairs of the organisation at the end of the financial year including all income and expenditure and a projection for the forthcoming financial year. The Committee should 1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently 2. Make judgements that are reasonable and prudent 3. Prepare financial statements on an on-going basis unless it is not appropriate to do so The committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the organisation and that financial accounting protocols comply with the Companies Act of 1985. The committee are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities. Directors / Trustees in accordance with Company Law will: 1. Ensure that all relevant information is available to the external examiner 2. Be fully aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the external examiner is also aware ## **Independent External Examiner** Mr. L.A Din was the independent external examiner for the year ended 31.3.21 Approved by the Management Committee on 31st December 2021 Signed: Gary Whitaker Date: 31[st] December 2023 REGisfERED NUMBER: •719144W ￿1wth) ATION LTD AL REPORT DITED A FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31Ab3r2023 *ACIZVJLF* 2311212023 CC*APANIES HOUSE #343 ACTIVE REGEN Cohlmur￿ FOiINDATION LTD T4TEfm OF rn ANNUAL REPORT & IJNA DrrED A FOR THE YEAR ENDEDJIH)312023 COUNTS PAGE Cwpaoy knfornati Report•f tke Dir Prdfrt aDd iwj B•lArn¢e Shert T4th510 Ihe FIDa•tlal State•K RECEN DAT[ NLTD COMPANY ON PIDE IRKCTOILS: pArkn SECRETARY: COMPANY REGLSTERED MUMBEK. ACCOUNTAkYtS: ACTIVT REGKN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Ln PORTOF DIRE FOkThE YEAR ENDED JIM312023 PRINCIPAL ACtIviTY SIGNED ON OF THE BOAXD: UNT RT ThE DIREC AUDtrED AC REGEN COMMUP4fTY woufiDATION LTD 4¢ththd31W2023. 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LIABILrrY OF MEMBERS .11 RELATEDPARTIES AcllvE REGEN C FOUNDATION LTD FOR Ywi ENDED 3110312023 Y1• Ykn 31.032W2 154,156 Vt¥oJE bw¢ 77• GRO&SPRoFrr Wg8e&w(r 11 J75 TckFknr *31 l.934 4J74 Cwl*rKy 711 74M37 thvS*Br. 14229 # **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** |**Report to the**
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**ACTIVE REGEN**|**COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LTD**||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| |||31 MARCH 2023|||||| ||||||||07191440| |||**Charity no.:**|1137939|**Company no.:**|||07191440| ||||||||| |||1 TO 9|||||| |||I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
Company for the year ended 31/03/2021.
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the
company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required
to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for
independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your
charity’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.
The company’s gross income does not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified
to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of thr IFA.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention.

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 accounts to be reached.
MR L A DIN
**Date:**21/12/2023|||||| |||MR L A DIN||||21/12/2023|| ||||||||| |||LIAQAT ALI DIN|||||| ||||||||| |||AFA (IFA)|||||| ||||||||| |||UNIT 1A BANNERS BUILDING|||||| 1 620 ATTERCLIFFE ROAD ## SHEFFIELD 39 3QS ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2