Charity Registration No. 01138216
BLAYDON HARRIERS
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
BLAYDON HARRIERS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr A Muir Mr | Dunn Mrs N Perry Mrs | Henderson Mr T Nichol Mr C Johnson Mr P Young Mr R Young Mrs E Cartwright Mr R Hulse Mrs H Ballard Mr M Graham Mrs J Graham
Charity number 01138216 Principal address 3 Meadow Close Ryton Tyne and Wear NE40 3RU Independent Examiner AK Dunn TC - Group St Matthews House Haugh Lane Hexham Northumberland NE46 3PU Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC 44 Front Street Whickham Newcastle upon Tyne
BLAYDON HARRIERS
CONTENTS
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| Trustees’ report | 1-4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Receipts and payments account | 6 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 4 |
| Notestotheaccounts | 8 |
BLAYDON HARRIERS
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established under its constitution on 11 March 2009 and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 30 September 2010.
The trustees who served during the year were:
Mr A Muir Mr I Dunn Mrs N Perry Mrs | Henderson Mr T Nichol Mr C Johnson Mr P Young Mr R Young Mrs E Cartwright Mr R Hulse Mrs H Ballard Mr M Graham Mrs J Graham
The appointment of trustees is set out in the Constitution.
The recruitment of new trustees is periodically undertaken by the Board, which follows an open and fair recruitment process taking due account of both the skills and needs of the charity and the desire for its membership to reflect the diversity of the local population.
The Charity and its property are managed and administered by a board of trustees, which can have between three and fifteen members.
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.
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Objectives and activities
The Charity’s object is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for athletics.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Promotions and organisation of the annual Blaydon Race for some 4,800 senior competitors. This race is an established event in the North East.
Membership & Volunteers
Blaydon Harrier & AC currently has 239 members, ranging from 8-year-olds in the Induction group to members in their 70s who continue to train and compete nationally.
The Club now has 13 UKA coaches and leaders in running fitness, an 18% increase from last year. Expanding the number of coaches and volunteers strengthens the Club’s capacity to deliver high-quality training. Funding is retained to support coach education and development.
We thank all coaches and volunteers for their time and commitment.
The Club continues to attract new members and is committed to affordable access to athletics. However, rising facility hire costs mean the Club will operate at a deficit, making the Blaydon Race essential to financial sustainability.
The Blaydon Race
A successful Blaydon Race is vital to the Club’s mission of making athletics accessible to the local community. We thank Race Organiser Isaac Dunn, the Race Advisory Group, and the many volunteers whose efforts ensured the success of the 2025 event.
Positive feedback from participants, sponsors, suppliers, and partners reflects the race’s strong reputation and community impact.
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Athletic achievements
This year, athletes from across the Club have achieved success at county, regional, and national levels. Highlights include growing participation in the
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e North East Youth Development League (NEYDL): combined team with Wallsend Harriers & Gosforth Harriers
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e Northern Athletics Track & Field League: combined team with Elswick Harriers
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e North East Harrier League (NEHL): teams entered across all age groups and genders
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e At the ESAA National Cross-Country Championships Ellie Fellows, James Cathey, Jamie Lonergan, Jacob Hendry, and Robert Atkinson represented their counties. James Cathey also competed at the ESAA Track & Field Championships in the summer.
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e At Blaydon Harrier & AC we want to create a strong and inclusive running community. So, it’s not just about winning and medals but encouraging participation, fostering team spirit, enjoyment and celebrating when any athlete achieves a personal milestone.
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Financial review
The receipts and payments account on page 6 shows a surplus of receipts to payments of £36,117 for the year ended 31 July 2025.
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-months’ expenditure. The trustees consider 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.
On behalf of the board of trustees
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLAYDON HARRIERS
| report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025 which are set out on pages4 to 6.
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 require for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) | to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 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 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
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In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) | which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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have not been met; or
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(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | Total | Total | |
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| General | Designated | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Receipts | ||||
| Blaydon Race | ||||
| Entries | 159,133 | 159,133 | 151,409 | |
| Donations and sponsorship | 19,800 | 19,800 | 16,500 | |
| Sundry Income | - | - | - | |
| Blaydon Harriers | ||||
| Subscriptions/Kit | 13,846 | 13,846 | 17,601 | |
| Sundry Income | - | - | 727 | |
| Donations | - | - | - | |
| Interest Received | . | 2,363 | 2,363 | 6,123 |
| Total receipts | 192,779 | 2,363 | 195,142 | 192,360 |
| Payments | ||||
| Blaydon Race | ||||
| Costs | 120,145 | 120,145 | 119,207 | |
| Charitable payments | 8,000 | 8,000 | 5,786 | |
| Blaydon Harriers | ||||
| Hire of schools and halls | 19,678 | 19,678 | 16,621 | |
| Race fees and subscriptions | 2,918 | 2,918 | 5,640 | |
| Trophies | 815 | 815 | 710 | |
| Training courses | 880 | 880 | 2,010 | |
| Kit | 1,366 | 1,366 | 4,461 | |
| Sundry expenses | 2,050 | 2,050 | 3,784 | |
| Computers/Equipment | - | - | 3,596 | |
| Bank charges | - | - | - | |
| Independent examiner fees | 810 | 810 | 810 | |
| Interest added to value of investment | . | 2,363 | 2,363 | 6,123 |
| Total payments | 156,662 | 2,363 | 159,025 | 168,748 |
| Net receipts (payments) | 36,117 | - | 36,117 | 23,612 |
| Funds from last year end | 98,750 | - | 98,750 | 75,138 |
| Fundsthisyearend | 134,867 | - | 134,867 | 98,750 |
BLAYDON HARRIERS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 JULY 2025
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
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| General | Designated | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | ||
| Equipment - valuation | t | - |
| Cash Funds | ||
| Race account | 131,289 | - |
| Treasurer’s account | 3,478 | - |
| Cash | 100 | = |
| Total cash funds | 134,867 | - |
| Investment Assets | ||
| National Savings Certificates | - | 161,021 |
| Other Monetary Assets | ||
| Race sponsor debtor | - | - |
| Kit stock | 2,662 | - |
| Liabilities | ||
| Creditorsandaccruals | 810 | - |
The accounts were approved by the trustees
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BLAYDON HARRIERS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. Designated funds
The club originally set aside the money invested in National Savings Certificates for the express purpose of establishing a permanent building for use as the Club’s headquarters and incorporating such facilities as the Trustees consider to be appropriate. The trustees agreed to allocate this fund also to assist for the relaying of the running track at Blaydon, which as at the date of signing, has been completed by Gateshead Council with no capital requirement from the Charity. However, continued use of the facility by the Charity will be charged at a significantly higher fee than previously paid. It is therefore the expectation of the trustees that any interest earned on the National Savings Certificates will be used to help contribute towards these increased track hire fees so to offset any potential increase in costs for the members. This will help the Charity to continue to provide accessible and affordable athletics coaching to its members. The originally established purpose of the funds set aside remains. The reserves may not be used for other purposes except at the Trustees’ discretion to deal with emergency situations.
2. Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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