Registered number: 06823256
Charity number: 1139174
BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees. report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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Contents
Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers
Chair'5 report
Trustees, report
4-11
Independent auditors, report on the financial statements
12- 14
Statement of financial activities
15
Balance sheet
16
Statement of cash flow$
17
Notes to the flnanclal statements
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
IA company limited by guarantee}
Reference and administrative details of Ihe charity, it5 Truslees and advisers
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustees
Mr M Gannon, Chair
Ms L Templeton (resigned 28 November 20231
Mr D Newton {resigned 31 August 20241
Mr O Watson
MrCLee
Ms M Waite
Mf R Aubry
Mr N Symonds-Baig (appointed 27 April 20231
Ms S Rock (appointed 21 September 20231
Mr M Ballanlyne, Treasurer (appointed 5 July 2024)
Company reglstered
number
06823256
Charity registered
number
1139174
Regislered offlce
Media House
Padge Road
Beeston
Nollinghamshire
NG9 2RS
Chlèf executlve offlcer
Will Evans (appointed 9 October 20231
Chns Ratcliffe (resigned 20 September 2023)
Independent audltors
Bates Weston Audit Lld
Slalutory Auditors
Chartered Accountants
Canal Street
Derby
DE12RJ
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Leicester
LE87 2B8
Solicltors
Irwin Mitchell LLP
Riverside East House
2 Millsands
Sheffield
S3 8DT
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Chair's statement
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The chaimian presenls his statement for Ihe year.
On behalf of the Board of Boccia England, l am pleased to present the Annual Accounts and Trustee Report for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
As the registered Charity and National Governing Body INGB) for boccia in England. we are responsible for all
aspects of the sport in England from beginner lo expert. What makes boccia unique is that il is a totally inclusive
sport which can be played by anyone regardless of age, gender, ability. or disabilily.ll also brings opportunities to
those who otheNise would not have access to sport and the benefits it can bring, making a positive difference to
their lives.
The year started with a bang when we launched our Wellbeing Toolkil in April highlighting the difference boccia
makes to the lives of those who play and support the sport.
In May we saw an action-packed day in Nottingham for the Heathcoat Cup Finals with the BE Cup Finals being
held at the end of the month.
The Boccia England team paid a visit to Slovakia in June to get some world Glass, international competition
under their belts.
National and Super League Finals took place in July for those of the competilive type and National Boccia Day
took place on 27th September, encouraging everyone to just have a go and play.
Shortly after National Boccia Day we produced a series of Boccia Activity Cards to encourage more people lo
play and access the benefits of boccla.
Using these resources and partnerln9 With Family Fund we launched a pilot project In the North West during
October to tackle isolation and loneliness, particularly in young people with physical disabilities, by bringing
families and friends close together Ihrough the game of boccia. The pilot was a greal success. and we will be
looking lo roll the project out more widely in 2024-2025.
Our AGM took place on 23rd November, followed by our 8occia England Awards in December whereby we
celebrated players, coaches. volunleers and Clubs, after all, Boccia would nol happen without them.
Throughout January to March 2024, we saw a flurry of competltions where players pitched their skills and wits to
reach the podium.
Finally, our Big Boccia Survey launched early 2024, which was a chance for key stakeholders lo have their say
and hèlp shape their sport.
The biggest challenge throughout Ihe year has been the eGonomic climale with cost continuing lo rise at an
unprecedented rale. We have absorbed cosls on behalf of our members as'best we can but will need to
onsider how we meet these G05ts in the following year.
Volunteers continue lo be the backbone of our sport and for this we are etemally grateful.
We have also had a number of staff departures and recruitments over the year enabling us to bring in new skills
and knowledge as required. Cleady it lakes time for new staff to bed in. but we have recruited some great people
this year. as well as relaining some longer serving and more senior staff.
l am grateful lo Ihe Board and Trustees who have continued to ensure that our governance and strategic support
remains robust and compliant. The board and I want lo give thanks to our hardworking staff and volunteers who
continue to work tirelessly lo ensure thal we provide the right opportunilies for everyone.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Chair's statement (conlinued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Next year we will be focussing on our three key goals of the slralegy.. lo build a nationwide infraslructure for the
sport, increase public awareness of the sport and ensure every household with a physically disabled child or
young person has the chance to play boccia.
Mr M Gannon, Chair
Date.. 1611212024
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limiled by guarantee)
Trustees. report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
On behalf of BocGia England, the Trustees are pleased lo present their Annual Report together with the Financial
Statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements
for Companies Act purposes and filing.
The Financial Slalemenls comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Compani8s Act 2006, the Memorandum and
Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151.
Stalus
8occia England was established as a charitable company limited by guarantee (No.6823256 England and
Wales) in November 2008 and achieved charitable status (No. 1139174) in November 2010. The chantable
company is limitecl by guarantee without having a share capital and the liability of the members Is limiled lo £1
each. The charitable company is governed by its Articles of Association.
Trustees
The following Iruslees have served the company since 1 April 2023
Mark Gannon {appointed 31st January 20221
Marianne Waile (appointed 27th January 20221
Mr Owen Watson lappoinled 6 June 20181
Mr Dan Newton Ireappoinled 31 August 2020>
Ms Lauren Templelon (resigned 28 November 2023)
Mr Christopher Lee (appointed 21 May 20191
Mr Robert Aubry (appointed 17th November 2022)
Ms Samantha Rock (appointed 21 September 20231
Mr Naeman Symonds-Baig lappoinled 27 April 2023)
Mr Mike Ballanlyne (appointed 5 July 20241
Mr Dan Bentley stepped down as a Players, Advocate at the end of September 2024.
Mr Owen Watson resigned as Treasurer 4 July 2024 but remains a trustee.
The Trustees would like to express their thanks for Ihe many years of hard work undertaken by those Trustees
who have stepped down since Ihe beginning of the period being reported on, being Lauren Templelon and Dan
Newton and to Dan Bentley who has stepped down as player advocate for his support and input over many
years. The Trustees would also like to express their thanks for the years of responsibility in the role of Treasurer
held by our Senior Independent Director. Owen Watson who has now stepped down from that role bul remains a
Trustee and our Senior Independent Director.
Trustees Responsibililies
Company law requires the Iruslees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the surplvs or deficit of the charitable company
for thal year. In preparing Ihose financial statements, the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and eslimales thal are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thal the
charitable company will continue in business., and
Observe methods and principles in the charity SORP.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees. report (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al
any tirne the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them lo ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevents'on and detection of fraud and other
Irregularities.
Decislon Making
The Board of Trustees administers the charity. The Board meets quarterly and there are five Sub committees,
covering governance, remuneration. nominations. audit. financial management and sport.
The Chief Executive is appointed by the Trustees and manages the day to day operations of the charity, working
within delegated powers approved by the Trustees. This includes the day to day management, finance,
employment. and sports development activities.
Trustees approve the organisation's Scheme of Delegated Authority annually. This policy outlines authority levels
within the staff team and procedures for decision making.
Governance and Recrultment of Trustees
As the National Governing Body of the sport of Boccia in England, and with Sport England as a partner, we are
required to comply with the Code of Sports Governance. We are fully committed lo not only comply wilh the letter
of the code but the spirit in which il was created. We believe that high standards of governance and conduct lead
to better decision making and ensure a better outcome for the beneflciaries of our charity, whereby all membèrs
of the Board adhere lo Boccia England's Code of Conduct.
Our Governance Committee is Chaired by our Senior Independent Director and consists entirely of Independent
Directors. It meets regularly through the year, wlth specific meetings on Audit, Renumeratlon and Nominations.
All appointments to the board are managed principally by the Nominations Commiltee. We undertake an annual
review of the Skills of the Board and consider both the immediate and longer t8mi skills Ihat the board requires
to enable the organlsations success. We proactively challenge ourselves to consider new ways we can take
positive action to improve the diversity on the Board, whilst recognising that diversity lakes many forms. We are
committed to Iransparency in this area and publish an Equality & Diversity slalemenl on our website. which
includes information on how we are doing as well as a link to our action plan.
Depending on the nalure or specialism of the role we are recruiting for, sometimes we use specialist recruitment
consullanls in our support of ensuring we access the best talent available to join the board. We are also actively
managing our social media on platforms such as Linkedln lo make our vacancies more visible, open, and
accessible to a wider range of candidates. We aren't afraid to appoint trustees to their first board appointment,
as believe this opens us up lo a wider lalenl pool and increases the diversity of thought in our executive.
Trustee Induction and Training
All new Trustees undertake an induction with the Board Chair and Chief Executive. They are provided with the
organisation's Governance Manual which outlines various policies, documents, and procedures.
The Board regularly reviews its skills matrix lo ensure that it has a good mix of knowledge and skills lo effeclively
make decisions. Trustees receive training throughout the year either through e learning or through p￿sentationS
from staff or partners. A board succession plan is in Place.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Truste88' report (contlnued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Principal Activities
The principal actlvities of Boccia England undertaken for public benefit are=
Th8 promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by Ihe provision of facilities and equipment
for the playing of boccia.
The advancement of education including physical edLJcalion lof all residents in the United Kingdom] in the
sport of boccia (regardless of their race, gender, or disability) by the provision of facilities and equipment for
the sport of boccia.
The relief of need of people wllh disabilities by the provision of facilities and equipment for Ihe playing of
boccia.
The advancement of boccia as an amateur sport by the provision of facilities and equipment for Ihe sport of
boccia.
Strategy
Our strategy: 'Improving lives through boccia,, sets out our vision where we want to ensure that everyone has the
opportunity to gain a positive experience of boccia. Our mission is to create positive, engaging, and accessible
opportunities for physically disabled people to play boccia.
We have set three goals lo help achieve our vision, these 9oals are.
An effective. nationwide community boccia infraslruclure, where we will focus on restarting our
competition structure and helping our clubs return to play.
Increased public awareness of boccia focusing on education and representation to encourage rnore
people lo play, and.
Every household with a physically disabled child or young person has a chance to play boccia which will
focus on making bo¢¢ia easy lo access, particularly for those who we have not yet reached directly.
We have created a plan Ihat includes our aims to strengthen our infraslruclure whilst raising awareness and
build partnerships lo give everyone the opportunity lo gain a positive experi&nc8 of boccia.
We prioritise those who stand to benefit the most and are most in need of our support. Bul we're also excited by
what boccia can offer more widely as an inclusive and welcoming sport. To make that happen, we need to
collaborate wilh partners and people, joining forces with coaches. volunteers, referees, clubs, members. and
players.
Ultimately, as we work towards our goals, we'll grow participation, membership, satisfaction, and diversity to
drive home the positive impact of boccia on us all, Furthermore, by running Boccia England effectively, we will be
able to better measure our success and stay accountable over the next 10 years. This means that we'll be 'fit for
PUfpose'_ not just now, but in 10 years and beyond. We can achieve this through proper management, financial
¢Jiversification, and a system of business support.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees. report (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Trustees, report (conlinuedl
for the year ended 31 March 2024
During 2023124 saw a period of growth in our activities with an increase in our individual and club membership.
We also saw an increased number of entries in our competilions. We successfully completèd a full competition
season where we delivered regional and national competition events throughout Ihe country supporting over 500
players who competed.
We also achieved confirmation of compliance with the Code for Sports Governance which in itself was a
significant undertaking that demonstrates the high levels of govemance and compliance that is in place at Boccia
England.
In addition, we also supported the School Games Organisers ne￿Ork to dire¢lly reach 22,500 pupils within
schools and give them the opportunity to play boccia through the UK School Games. Over 70Yo of pupils thal
participated in boceia being idèntsfied as having a disability.
A key part of our strategic focus is to develop our local infrastructure through creating more local opportunities
for people lo play boccia in the right locations with the appropriate level of support. To achieve this, we have
focused on working in the Northwest and East Midlands regions to develop effective partnerships lo reach wider
audiences.
Through a series of big boccia conversations we have engaged with more than 10 local boccia clubs, over 100
local partner organisalions and over 75 individuals to talk about how we can improve the experience and
opportunities for disabled people.
We continu8d to invest in our people through training and development opportunities for our workforce with a
focus on recruiting new people lo support the delivery of our competitions and community engagement.
In collaboration with the Family Fund, we successfully delivered a pilot programme of providing 50 households in
the Merseyside Region with free boccia ball sets lo help homes with disabled children access Ihe sport and
become active through boGGia.
The improvements we have made to our talent pathway has seen a number of Boccia England Pathway Alhletes
transition into the Boccia UK'S programme We also hosted the 2023 UK National Boccia Championships. Our
focus in talent is to provide an inclusive environment that enables the long-term development of athletes.
Working with the True Athlete Project, we have seen our alhleles and coaches benefil directly from participating
in a holistic mindfulness-based approach that unleashes sport's potential lo change lives, across diverse
¢ontext5.
As sel out in our long term monltoring and evaluation framework we undertook to obtain the views of our.
members and non-members through our 2024 Big Boccia SuNey to support us to belter undersland the impact
of our work. The findings from this survey will be analysed in 2024125.
We are hugely reliant on the support of our staff and volunteers to ensure that we fulfil our objectives. and we
offer our grateful thanks to all those who continue to make Boccia a posilive experience during 2023124.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Trustees. report (continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Future Plans
Our plans for 2024125 remain focused primarily on ensuring that we have the righl staffing and volunteer
structure in place lo ensure we can continue to deliv8r our longer-term strategic objectives as set out in our
people plan. This includes..
Developing and growing our local infrastructure and support our clubs network to develop thrive and grow
with minimum standards in place to ensure that these settings are well run offering disabled p80ple a
posilive experiencé in the sport.
To continue lo evolve our competition programme lo increase the right opportunities for those on th8
pathway through the delivery of a refreshed national boccia competition and UK challenger event.
Focus our work in the Northwest and East Midlands to dev81op our longer term regional plans in these areas
with the aim to identify a Ihird region by 2026 with identified partner5.
Delivery of a pilot talent hub aimed at younger alhletes and secure the conlinualion of our Sport England
Talent funding for 2025-29.
Disseminate Ihe findings from our 2024 Big Boccia Survey and build on these initial findings wlth focus
groups to discuss their experiences of bo¢cia in particular amongst young people.
Continue to deliver high Standards of governance
Raise income through fundraising to achieve our ambitions. This includes securing lon9er-term fundlng to
support more households a¢¢ess boccia ball sets In collaborallon with Family Fund and other partner
Ensure that we continue lo support our people through the implementation of our People Plan and our
agreed objectives as set out in the plan.
Risk Management
The Trustees consider the major risks lo which the charity is exposed each quarter and have reviewed those
risks and have put in place systems and procedures to manage them.
Publlc Benefit
The Trustees have considered their duties under section 3 of the Charilles Act 2011 and have determined that
they have complied with their duly to have due regard lo the Charily Commission's guidance on public benefit,
when pursuing the charity's aims and objectives.
FINANCE
Prlcing pollcy
It is recognlsed that in many cases our athletes are financially disadvantaged partly due to high personal living
osls and therefore our pricing policy reflects our strategy of enabling all within our community, whatever their
means, lo take part in our activities. We will continue to review fees annually.
Investment powers and policy
With regard to the liquidity requiremenls of operating Boccia England. the Irustees, have kept available funds in
interest bearing deposit accounts and seek lo achieve rates of deposit which match or exceed inflalion as
measured by the retail prices index. Due to wider economic circumstances deposit rates have been depressed
and so this aim was nol achieved in the year.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, report {continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Board of Boccia England oversees the cash management and effective use of the charity cash reserves,
where it seeks to maximise the amount of cash invested with an optimal level of return. This includes the
investmenl of the charity cash reserves in the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Charity Deposit Platform, which
provides an optimal level of relum as well as ensuring flexibility in releasing cash in line with our projected cash
flow requirements. Boccia England does not hold any sto¢ks or shares.
Reserves policy and going eoncern
The trustees Consider the mlnlmum level of unrestricted reserves to be 6 months operating expenditure or
£250k. whichever is greater. This is reviewed annually, and it is the intention of the Board to create a funé from
surplus reserves to enable Boccia England lo grow the sport in a sustainable way. The Trustees continue to
feview this policy and will make appropriate changes as are considered necessary.
The Trust had unrestricted reserves of £310.205 as of 31st March 2024.
At the year ended. the Trustees determined that, due to the position in Ihe Sport England funding cycle. the
prevailing uncertainty resulting from increased operatin9 Costs, and the increased competitiveness of the
fundraising market comparative to the relative maturity of our fundraising capability that il was prudent to
temporarily hold. the Current level of rese￿8$ whilst the policy is reviewed.
Fundraising
Boccia England's fundraising is ultimately overseen by th8 8oard. with the day to day delivery of fundraising
activity the responsibility of the CEO and the slaff team.
During the year, we received £575,227 in grants, donations and gifts in kind which is targeted bolh at specific
projecls and in general support of our charitable objectives.
Charitable fundraising from Trusts and Foundations remains a slralegically importanl source of revenue for
Boccia England as a charity. We have engaged a fundraising consultant in the past year 10 5UPPOrt our work in
this area and envisage this continuing whilst a revised fundraising strategy is developed.
All fundraisers, employed or voluntary, are expected to work in line with the Fundraising Regulator'5 Code of
Fundraising Pra¢li¢e. which is used as a reference point when developing any new fundraislng activity or
reviewing existing activity. We have no reported compliance issues and continue lo review and update policies
and procedures in line with the Code to ensure that compliance remains strong. We are registered with the
Fundraising Regulator. Boccia England also has in place a Fundraising and Donalion Acceptance Policy.
We do not undertake door lo door, face to face or direct mail fundraising and public fundraising in general is
currently very limited. As a result, the risk of fundraising in relalion lo vulnerable people is extremely limited.
FLtndraisers work closely with olhers in the organisation to ensure that fundraising communications are easy lo
nderstand. respectful of potential donors. provide clarity about the Cause and do not mislead in any way. As
public fundraising activity increases in the future, the Fundraising Manager will develop guidance for volunteers
and other staff to ensure they understand the standards we aim to uphold and what to consider when il comes to
vulnerable people and lundraising.
The Trustees are not aware of any complainls in relation to fundraising activities. We have clear processes in
place as lo how complaints will be handled should they arise.
Pay and Remuneratlon
The organisation has remuneration and performance review policies which outline sel pay frameworks and
procedures for setting all staff salaries and pay awards. The Remuneration Committee approves any new or
amended arrangements.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
IA company limited by guarantee)
Trustees. report (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Principal rlsks and uncertaintles
The Board reviews the overall Risk Register on a regular basis. Risk appetite has been defined for specific risk
calegories and is included in our Risk Register. The key risk identified by the Board is the ability to conlinue to
raise consistent levels of Income through fundraising activities to help further our slralegic ambitions. Boccia
England appears to face increasing compelition in securing funding from trusts and foundations.
Health and safety of employees
The well being of the Company's employees is safeguarded through strict adherence to health and safety
standards. The Safety. Health and Welfare al Work Act 1989 imposes Gertain requirements on employers and
the Company has taken Ihe necessary action lo ensure compliance with the Act, including Ihe adoption of
Safely statement. BoGcia England undertakes an annual health and safety audit.
Provlslon of Informatlon to Audltors
So far as the Truslees are aware, there is no rel&vant information las defined by Section 418 of Ihe Companies
Act 2006) of which the ch8ritablè companls auditors are unaware, and each Tnjstee has taken all the steps that
they ought to have laken as a Trustee to make them aware of any audit information and lo establish that the
charilable companYs auditors are aware of any matters which should to be brought to their attention.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Mr M Gannon, Chalr
(Chair of Trusleès)
Date.. 1611212024
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Independent auditors. report to the Members of Boccia England
Opinlon
We have audited the financlal statements of Boccia England (the 'charitable companv) for the year ended 31
March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows
and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework
that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
givè a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companrfs affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its
incoming rasources and application of r8sources. including its incomè and expenditur8 for th8 year then
ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with Unitèd Kingdom Generally Ac¢8Pted Accounting
Practice- and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernational Standards on Auditin9 (UK) (ISAS IUKI) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statements seclion of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordanca
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom,
including lh8 Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe Ihat the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any matenal uncertainties relating lo event5 or
conditions thal, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charitable company's ability to
conts'nue as a goin9 concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are
authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and Ihe responsibilities of the Trustees wth respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information cornprises the information included in the annual reporl other than the financial statements
and our auditors. report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the
annval report. Our opinion on Ihe financial statements does not cover the other information and, except lo the
extent otherwise explicitly slated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance Conclusion thereon. Our
responsibility is lo read the other informalion and, in doing so. consider wh8lher the other information is
materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material
misslatemenls. we are required to determine whether this gives rise lo a material misstatement in the financial
statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misslatemenl of this other information, we are required lo report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Independent audllors. report to the Members of Boccla England Icontlnued)
Oplnlon on other matters prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on'the work undertaken in the course of th8 audit:
the information given in the TnJstees' report for the financial year for which the financial stalemenls a
prepared is consistent with the financial stalements.
the Tru5tees' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon
In the lighl ol our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment oblained in the
course of the audit, we have not idenlified material misstatements in the Trustees, report.
We havè nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation lo which Companies Act 2006 requires
us lo report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches nol visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of Trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit: or
the Truslees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Ihe small ¢ompanies
regime and lake advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, report and
frorn Ihe requirement to prepare a Strategic report.
Responslbilitles of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees. responsibilities slalement, the Trustees {who are also the directors of the
charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the
Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement. whether du8 lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are rèsponsible for assessing the charitable companrfs ability
lo continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless Ihe Trustees eithèr intend to liquidate the charitable company or lo cease
operations. or have no realistic altemative but lo do so.
Auditors. responslbllltles for Ihe audlt of the flnancial statements
Our objectives are to oblain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements a5 a whole are free
from material misslalement. whether due lo fraud or error. and to issue an auditors. report that includes our
opinion, Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. bul is nol a guarantee that an audit Gonducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misslatemenl when it exists. Misslatemenls can anse
from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected lo influence the economic decisions of users laken on the basis of these financial slatements.
Irregularities, including fraud. are inslances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatemenls in respect of irregularities.
including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud is
detailed below..
Based on our understanding of the charitable company and industry in which it operates, we considered those
laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the
Companies Act 2006. Audil procedures performed by the engagement team induded:
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Independent audltors. report to the Members of Boc¢ia England (conlinued)
Enquiry of management around actual and potential liligalion and claims.,
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentalion to assess complian
with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work ovèr the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal
entries and other adjustments for appropriateness. evaluating the business rationale of significant
transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of Ihe financial slalemenls Is located on Ihe Financial
Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.or
.uklaudiloTsres
onsibilities. This description forms part of our
auditors, report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable COMpan￿S members. as a body, in accordance with Chapier 3 of Part
16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audil work has been undertaken so that we mighl slate to the charitable
company's members those mallèrs we are required to stale to them in an auditors, report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extenl permitted by law, we do not 8Gcepl or assumé responsibility lo anyone other than
the charilable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we
have formed.
Wayne Thomas FCA {Senior Statutory Audltor)
for and on behalf of
Bales Weston Audlt Ltd
Statutory Auditors
Chartered Accountants
Canal Street
Derby
DE1 2RJ
Dale.. 16 Decernber 2024
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Statement of financlal activities (incorporating Income and expenditure account)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies:
Donations
Grants
Charilable activities
Investments
41,016
41,016
534,211
54,113
4,650
8,249
49,899
613.148
59,649
3,690
2, 233
534,211
54,113
4.650
8,249
Other income
Total Income
108,028
534,211
642,239
728,619
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
25,722
96,924
25,722
631,135
32, 233
679,351
534,211
Total expendlture
122,646
534,211
656,857
711,584
'Net movement In funds
(14,6181
(14,618)
17,035
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
324.823
(14,618)
324,823
(14,618)
30T, 788
17,035
Total funds carried forward
310,205
310,205
324, 823
The notes on pages 18 to 30 form part of these financial statements.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Registered number: 06823256
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible absels
4.689
4,689
3,231
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
6,093
27.224
310,348
77.269
8.878
34,328
302,358
53, 739
12
13
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
420,934
398, 703
Creditors.. amounts falling due withln one
year
14
(115,418)
(77,111)
Net curront asséts
305,516
321,592
Tolal assets less current Ilabllltl8s
310,205
324,823
Total net assets
310,205
324,823
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
15
15
310,205
324, 823
Total funds
310,205
324,823
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial 5talement5 were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr M Ballantyne
Treasurer
Dale. 1611212024
The notes on pages 18 to 30 form part of these financial statements.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee}
Statement of cash flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Cash flows from operatlng actlvllles
Net cash used in operating activitles
31,422
(104,832)
Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles
Interest Income
Purchase of.tangible fixed assets
4,650
13,952)
3, 690
(4, 847)
Net cash provlded byl{used In) Investlng activltles
698
(1,157)
Change In cash and cash equlvalents in tho year
Cash and cash equivalenls al the beginning of the year
32,120
1105,989)
461.486
355,497
Cash and cash equlvalent8 at the end of the year
387,617
355,497
The notes on pages 18 10 30 form part of these financial statements
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Boccia Englarbd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised al histOTi¢al cost or transaction value unl8SS othe￿ISe slated in the relevant
accounting policy.
1.2 Company status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Truslees name
on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in r8specl of th8 guarantee is
limited to £1 per member of the charity.
1.3 Income
All income is re¢ognised once the charity has entitlement to the in¢ome. il is probable that the income
will be received and Ihe amounl of income receivable can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings thal
aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly allributed to particular
headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expendilure incurred by the charity to raise funds for ils
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
charills objectives. as well as any associated support costs.
1.5 Basis of allocation of expenditure
The expenses were allocated between restricted and unrestricted funds based on the grants received
and the purpose for which the grants were awarded. Where this was not possible the expenses were
allocated based on management estimates.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial stalements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accountlng pollclès (continuedl
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are carried al cost, net of depr8cialion and any provision for impairmenl.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreeialion is provided on th8 following ba5es'.
Office equipment
Computer equipment
200/0 Straight line
330/0 slraighl line
1.7 Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for
obsolete and slow-moving stocks.
1.8 Foreign currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling al the rates of exchange rnling
al the balance sheet dale. Transactions in foreign currencies are translaled into sterling al the rale of
exchang8 ruling al the date of transaction. Exchang8 differences are taken into account in arriving at
the operating result.
1.9 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable actlvities.
1.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unreslricled funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have nol been designaled for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wilh specific reslriclions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of.each restricted
fund is set oul in the notes to the financial slatements.
1.11 Leaslng
Rentals paitj under operating leases are charged to the Statement of financial aclivities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
1.12 Pensions
The charitable company operales a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to
the charitable companls pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the
penod to which they relate.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guaranleel
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
fund5
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Unrestrictedlcore
Grants
41.016
41,016
25,OL
Peter Harrison
Sport England
Sport England - EHP
CAF
CAF Resilience
Irwin Mitchell
2,500
502,201
14,450
2,500
502,201
14,450
451,711
125,104
20, 000
900
5, 000
Bruce Wake
UK Champs
Gr88n Hall Foundation
Sterry Family Foundation
Trelborg
8,500
8,500
3,000
2,433
5,000
1,560
5,000
1,560
5,000
Subtotal detalled dlsclosura
41.016
534,211
575.227
638, 148
Donations
24,899
41,016
534,211
575.227
663,047
Tolal 2023
49,899
613, 148
663,047
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A ¢ompany limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
Product Sales
Membership Fees
Competition and Other Fees
Partnerships Contribution
26.664
7,475
19.974
26,664
7,475
19,974
41,274
7. 134
17,041
200
54.113
54,113
59,649
Othor Incomlng resources
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
Miscellaneous income
Royalties received
951
951
2,233
7,298
7,298
8,249
8,249
2,233
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Trading
Courses
24,674
1.048
24.674
1,048
28,573
3. 720
25,722
25,722
32,233
Analysis of expenditure on charllable a¢tivities
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Participation programme
Talent Programme
95,991
933
364,153
170,058
460,144
170,991
519,934
159,477
96,924
534,211
631,135
679,351
Total 2023
66,296
613,055
679,351
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Analysis of expendlture by aclivlties
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Participation programme
Talent programme
129.736
99,041
330,408
71,950
460,144
170,991
519,934
159,417
228.777
402,358
631,135
679,357
Total 2023
444. 783
234,568
679,351
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Slaff costs
Depreciation
Premises Costs
Insurance
Office Admin Costs
Other
Consultancy
Audit & Accountancy
263,445
2,494
22.672
6,886
4,587
53,218
23,298
25,758
81,TOO
3,115
23,961
7.874
5,265
61,924
25, 104
25, 625
402,358
234,568
Auditors, remuneratlon
2024
2023
Auditors. remuneration
7.500
5,850
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes lo the flnancial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
239.155
23,885
24,486
257,275
20,570
25, 774
287,526
303,619
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Charitable activities
Managemenl and administration of charity
The number of employees whose employee benefits {excluding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60,000 was:
2024
2023
In the band £60.001- £70,000
The total amount of employee benefits received by key managemenl personnel is £73,753 12023:
£71,845).
10.
Trustees, remunèratlon and expènses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2024. expenses were reimbursed or paid directly to 6 Trustees (2023 -
to 3 Trustees) broken down as follows:
2024
2023
Board expenses
1,285
638
During the year expenses were reimbursed to M Gannon of £37912023.. £349), L Templelon of £480
(2023-. £137). D Newton of £4312023-. £nil), O Watson of £nil12023: £1 $2). R Aubry of £194 {2023.. £Nil).
N Symonds-Baig of £140 12023.. £nil) and S Rock of £49 (2023: £nill for variou5 expenses incurred on
behalf of Ihe charity.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
IA ¢ompany limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
13,790
36,938
3,952
50,728
3,952
Al 31 March 2024
13,790
40,890
54,680
Doproclatlon
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
13,790
33,707
2,494
47,497
2,494
At 31 March 2024
13,790
36,201
49,991
Nel book value
Al 31 March 2024
4,689
4,689
At 31 March 2023
3,231
3,231
12.
Debtors
2024
2023
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
1,500
25,724
10,878
23,450
27,224
34,328
13.
Current asset Investments
2024
2023
Cash held on short term deposit
310,348
302,358
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BOCCIA ENGLANO
IA company limited by 9uarantee)
Notes to the flnanclal statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
41,128
23,204
51,086
14,816
23,178
39,117
115,418
77,117
Deferred income at the 31 March 2024 relates to grant income received by the chanty. Where necessary,
the grant conditions slate that the income rnust be utilised across a certain period. As a result the grant
income has been deferred in line with this.
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expendlture
Unrestrlcted funds
General Reserve
324.823
108,028
1122,646)
310,205
Restricled funds
Sport England
Sport England - EHP
Slerry Family Foundation
Trelborg
Peler Harrison
502,201
14,450
1,560
s,000
2,500
8,500
1502,201)
(14.450)
{1,560)
{5,000)
(2,500)
18,5001
UK Champs
534.211
1534,2111
Total of funds
324,823
642,239
(656,857)
310,205
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80CCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statemenls
for the year ended 31 March 2024
15.
Statement of funds (contlnued)
Statement of funds - prior year
Balanc8 at
31 March
2023
Balance at
t April 2022
Transfers
in/oul
Income Expendilu
Unrestricted funds
General Reserve
306,038
115,471
(98,529)
1,843
324,823
Restricted funds
Sport England
CAF
CAF Resilience
Irwin Mitchell
Bruce Wake
Green Hall Foundation
Sterry Family Foundation
Trelborg
Other
451,711
125, 104
20,000
900
5,000
3,000
2,433
5,000
(451,618)
(125, 104)
(20,000)
(900)
(5,000)
(3,000)
(2,433)
(5,000)
(93)
1.750
(1, 750)
1,750
673,148
(613,055)
(1.843)
Total of funds
307. 788
728,619
(711,584)
324.823
The general reserve represents the free fijnd of the charity which are not designed for particular purposes.
The Sport England Fund supports delivery of the Whole Sport Plan, focused on developing and promoting
the sport, increasing participation and helping those with the talent and potential. to improve.
The CAF fund supports the delivery of helping with Athlete mental wellbeing. as well as funding for support
costs of the Charity such as staff costs, marketing and IT costs.
Funds received are expended for their inlended purpose, in most cases within the same financial year.
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A cornpany limited by guarantee)
Notes to Ihe financlal statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
16. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
324,823
108,028
534,211
(122,646
(534,2111
310,205
324,823
642,239
<656,857)
310,205
Summary of funds - prlor year
8alance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
1 Apnl 2022
Transfers
in/out
Income Expendilure
General funds
Restricted funds
306,038
1,750
115,471
613, 148
(98,529)
(613,055)
1,843
(1.843)
324.823
307, 788
728,619
(711,584)
324,823
17. Analysls of net assets between funds
Analysis of nel assets between funds . current period
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
4,689
4.689
420,934
420,934
(115,418) 1115,418
Total
310,205
310,205
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of nel assels between funds - prlor perlod
Un￿StrIcted
funds
2023
Restricled
funds
2023
Total
fiinds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Credilors due within one year
3,231
373,221
(51.629)
3.231
398, 703
(77.111)
25,482
(25,482)
Total
324,823
324,823
18.
Reconciliation of net movement in funds to nel cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
Net incomelexpenditure for the period (as per Statement of Financial
Activities)
(14,618)
77,035
Adjustments for".
Deprecialion charges
Interest from investments
IlncreasellDecrease in stocks
Ilncrease)IDecrease in debtors
IncreasellDecrease) in creditors
2,494
(4,650>
2,785
7,104
38,307
3,715
(3, 690)
(1,208)
3, 794
(123,878)
Net cash provlded byl(u8ed in} operating actlvilles
31,422
(104,832)
19.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash in hand
Short-tèrm investments
77,269
310,348
53,139
302,358
Total cash and cash equivalents
387,617
355.497
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BOCCIA ENGLAND
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
20. Analysis of changes In net debt
At 1 April
2023 Cash flows
At 31 March
2024
Cash at bank and in hand
53.139
24.130
77,269
53,139
24,130
77,269
21. Operatlng lease commltments
At 31 March 2024 the charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases as follows:
2024
2023
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
20,356
20,000
20.000
20,356
40,000
22. Control rolatlonshlps
The charity Is controlled by the board of trustees.
23. Related party IransaGtlons
Gannon (Charity Chair since 22 January 20221 is CEO of UK Coaching Solution5 Limited who ar8 a
supplier for BoGGia England. A total of £2,576 (2023.. £12,772) has been spent with UK Coaching
Solutions Limited in the year and at the balance sheet date the Charity owed £300 (2023-. £6601.
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