Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.2024 Period start date To 31.03.2025 Period end date
Charity name: Mulbarton Gymnastics Club
Charity registration number: 1138617
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The promotion of participation of children between 3 and 18 in a healthy recreation, by the provision of facilities and coaching for gymnastics. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To provide gymnastics for all ages and abilities, to enjoy and to achieve to an individual’s best ability, to develop self- esteem and build confidence, to give opportunities to take part in different events, to enjoy gymnastics and learning new skills. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Classes remain popular with children of all ages. Over 30 gymnasts taken to Norfolk County General Gymnastics competitions, this was an increase from the previous year. A number of these qualified for regional places, with some winning medals at Regional level. Over 20 gymnasts were taken to the Regional Tumble and Trampette competition, winning 25 medals between them. 135 gymnasts entered our own inter Club competition, the highest number entering to date. This raised £1200. |
We held our annual show, hiring a new premises for the first time to accommodate the growing number of gymnasts and their abilities. This raised over £2000, allowing us to replace older pieces of equipment and buy apparatus for our older gymnasts. Fete raised us nearly £900 which we were able to use to replace some of our crash mats. Two of our young leaders completed their leadership awards and became employed as coaches. Five continued to work towards their bronze and silver levels and a further four started the Leadership Award scheme.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity made a profit in the year of £8,302. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure the future sustainability of the club. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The charity’s reserves at the end of the period were £18,957 which includes £10,000 in a savings account to ensure future survival of the club and to save towards lease/purchase of own premises. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The present level of reserves held are considered sufficient to meet the charity’s needs and, as such, the charity is considered to be a going concern. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 4 September 2009 as amended by special resolution 16 October 2010 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Committee meeting elections |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Each incoming Trustee is referred to the Charity Commission literature on acting as a charity Trustee. Additional training is provided as required. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mulbarton Gymnastics Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1138617 |
| Charity’s principal address | 19 Blackthorn Way Poringland Norfolk NR14 7WD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| AmyThorogood | Chair | |||
| Jake Thorogood | Trustee | |||
| Rachel Christian | Trustee | |||
| Jacqueline Humphries |
Trustee | |||
| Ciara Kidd | Trustee | |||
| Natalie Cross | Trustee | |||
| Frankie Culling | Trustee | |||
| Jamie Chandler | Trustee | Resigned 7 July2024 | ||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
A. Thorogood | R. Christian |
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| Amy Thorogood | Rachel Christian | |
| Chair | Vice Chair | |
| 15.01.2026 | ||
| 15.01.2026 |
Mulbarton Gymnastics Club 1138617 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 4/1/2024 3/31/2025 To
For the period from
Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Gymnasts Fees 49,533 Gymnasts- Insurance,badges,uniform 2,794 Events inc annual show,competition 7,263 Other fundraising 1,531 Bursaries and donations 1,480 Other income 2,264 64,865 - - Sub total - Total receipts 64,865 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 49,533 2,794 7,263 1,531 1,480 2,264 64,865 - - - 64,865 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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49,533 | 41,470 | ||
| 2,794 | 6,756 | |||
| 7,263 | 5,647 | |||
| 1,531 | 2,028 | |||
| 1,480 | 50 | |||
| 2,264 | 2,737 | |||
| 64,865 | 58,688 | |||
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| - | - | 58,688 |
| A3 Payments Coaches 35,907 British Gymnastics 519 Subscriptions and liscencing 1,825 Hall Hire 3,536 Events and fundraisingcosts 4,612 Equipmentpurchase 4,018 Clothingand refreshment costs 1,827 Accountancy - Other costs 4,319 Sub total 56,563 - - Sub total - Total payments 56,563 Net of receipts/(payments) 8,302 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 10,655 Cash funds this year end 18,957 A4 Asset and investment purchases,(see table) |
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35,907 519 1,825 3,536 4,612 4,018 1,827 - 4,319 56,563 - - - 56,563 8,302 - 10,655 18,957 |
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35,907 | 33,914 | ||
| 519 | 6,718 | |||
| 1,825 | 1,835 | |||
| 3,536 | 3,406 | |||
| 4,612 | 5,264 | |||
| 4,018 | 4,840 | |||
| 1,827 | 1,238 | |||
| - | 540 | |||
| 4,319 | 818 | |||
| 56,563 | 58,573 | |||
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| - | 56,563 | 58,573 | ||
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8,302 | 115 | |
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| - | 10,655 | 10,540 | ||
| - | 18,957 | 10,655 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Bank current balance Bank savings balance Details Details Details Details Independent Examiners Fee Signature A. Thorogood R. Christian Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,957 - 10,000 - - 18,957 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted 540 - - - - Print Name AmyThorogood Rachel Christian Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| A. Thorogood | AmyThorogood | 19.01.26 | |
| R. Christian | Rachel Christian | 19.01.26 |
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Mulbarton Gymnastics Club
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed:
Joanne Fox BA FCA
Berry & Warren Chartered Accountants Norwich
Date: 19 January 2026