REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04856020 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1140880
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
FOR
THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
Quinn’s Accountancy Services 16 Lyndhurst Bank Penistone Sheffield S36 6ER
THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 to 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
04856020 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
11040880
Registered office
Shaw Lane Sports Club Shaw Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6HZ
Trustees
Ms C D Clay (Chairperson) Mr M W Dewsnap Ms L Bloomer Mr I D Meade Mr C Reeves – resigned 23[rd] March 2026 Ms J E Brock Mr M Sagar Ms J Battye Mr G Banks – appointed 25[th] March 2025 (Treasurer) Mr T Bell – appointed 25[th] March 2025
Independent Examiner
Quinn’s Accountancy Services 16 Lyndhurst Bank Penistone Sheffield S36 6ER
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Induction and training of new trustees
New trustees undertake an induction, briefing them on their legal obligations under Charity and Company Law, the contents of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the decision making process, future plans and the financial performance of the charitable company.
All trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate training events and away days to support them in their roles and responsibilities.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees monitor the financial and other progress of the charitable company at their regular meetings.
The risk policy is framed by the fact that the charitable company has been dependent upon a limited number of grant funders to date and is still in its infancy. The trustees will continue to look to operate on a short term basis until the charitable company becomes established. Over the longer term we will continue to seek to secure additional funding from other sources for the continuation and development of our projects.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity’s objectives are the following:
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(1) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the general public, in particular but not exclusively in the Metropolitan of Barnsley and its neighbourhood, for those who have need of such facilities by reason of age, infirmity, disability, poverty or social or economic circumstances in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.
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(2) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for playing sports.
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(3) To advance the education of young people not undergoing formal education.
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The activities of the Foundation increased with the recruitment of a Community Engagement Manager. Funding bids brought in money to support the Following activities:
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Continuation of an inclusive family fitness initiative
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Development of a Community Cafe run in conjunction with Opening Doors
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Drop in Social Group for Older People
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3 x Work Skills Courses for Adults with a Learning Disability
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Volunteering initiative for retired/ older volunteers
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Development of the Sensory Garden
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Support to the on site allotment
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Continuation of Cancer support initiative - Take Action Live Longer
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Learn to Ride cycling initiative in conjunction with Active Barnsley
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Partnership with BMBC to support local Armed forces Veterans
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Shaw Lane Foundation is working towards a position whereby 12 months of running costs will be held in reserve to offset any unexpected shortfall in income, or any unexpected expenses.
We will grow the reserves slowly and steadily, by reinvesting any surplus from fundraising activities and community initiatives, of which we have several that are growing week by week.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ……………………. and signed on its behalf by:
………………………………………………………… Ms C Clay – Chairperson
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Mr G Banks - Treasurer
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTESS OF THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages seven to thirteen.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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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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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the 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 statements below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- (2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Julie Quinn F.M.A.A.T; ATT
Quinn’s Accountancy Services
16 Lyndhurst Bank Penistone Sheffield S36 6ER Dated:
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income RESOURCES EXPANDED Charitable activities Costs of activities in furtherance of the charitable company’s objects Governance costs Support costs Total resources expended NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS Gross transfers between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD Notes 5 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 52,766 11,022 45,598 - 56,620 (3,854) - (3,854) 35,578 31,724 |
Restricted Funds £ 70,159 45,487 - - 45,487 24,672 - 24,672 10,292 34,964 |
31.08.25 Total Funds £ 122,925 56,509 45,598 - 102,107 20,818 - 20,818 45,870 66,688 |
31.08.24 Total Funds £ 95,619 52,441 40,515 3 |
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| 92,959 | ||||
| 2,660 - |
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| 2,660 43,210 |
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| 45,870 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Equipment CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUND Notes 4 5 6 |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 736 736 13,664 (265) 13,399 14,135 14,135 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 53,316 (763) 52,553 52,553 52,553 |
31.08.25 Total Funds £ - 736 736 66,980 (1,028) 65,952 66,688 66,688 14,135 52,553 66,688 |
31.08.24 Total Funds £ - - |
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| - 47,042 (1,172) |
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| 45,870 | ||||
| 45,870 | ||||
| 45,870 | ||||
| 43,476 2,394 |
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| 45,870 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ……………………… and were signed on its behalf by:
………………………………………………………… Ms C Clay – Chairperson
………………………………………………………… Mr G Banks – Treasurer
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expanded
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life
Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Equipment - 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Trustees’ expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries 31.08.25 £ 27,676 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Charitable activities 31.08.25 £ 1 |
31.08.24 £ 25,402 |
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| 31.08.24 £ 1 |
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST Balance at 1stSeptember 2024 Additions DEPRECIATION Balance at 1stSeptember 2024 Charge for the year NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 21,928 21,928 21,928 - 21,928 - ============ - |
Equipment £ 300 920 1,220 300 184 484 736 ============= - |
Total £ 22,228 920 |
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| 23,148 | |||
| 22,228 - |
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| 22,412 | |||
| 736 ============ - |
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING WITHIN ONE YEAR
Social security and other taxes Accruals and deferred income 6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
31.08.25 £ 763 265 1,028 |
31.08.24 £ 922 250 |
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| 1,172 | ||
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Heritage Lottery Fund Creative Minds Various TOTAL FUNDS |
At 01.09.24 £ 53,533 (9,991) 3,500 - ,(6,491) 47,042 |
Net movement in funds £ (3,854) - - 24,672 24,672 20,818 |
Transfers between funds £ - - - - - - |
At 31.08.25 £ 49,679 (9,991) 3,500 24,672 |
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| 18,181 | ||||
| 67,860 |
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Fixed Assets Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Various TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 52,766 70,159 122,925 |
Resources expended £ (56,620) (45,487) (102,107) |
Movement in funds £ (3,854) 24,672 |
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| 20,818 |
7. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
In the event of the company winding up, the maximum amount the members are liable for is £1.
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THE SHAW LANE FOUNDATION LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Grants Donations Levy & Capitation Rent Café sales Miscellaneous Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Wages & Employers pension costs Training Project costs Café Expenses Governance costs Rent Room hire Donations Accountancy Office costs Insurance Depreciation Support Costs Finance Bank charges Total resources expended Net Income/(deficit) |
31.08.25 £ 70,159 - 3,572 27,522 21,144 528 122,925 122,925 27,676 707 17,811 10,315 56,509 40,295 4,040 - 325 118 636 184 45,598 - 102,107 20,818 |
31.08.24 £ 67,376 338 7,564 16,086 4,255 - |
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| 95,619 | ||
| 95,619 25,402 - 20,243 6,796 |
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| 52,441 19,500 - 19,856 250 289 620 - |
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| 40,515 3 |
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| 92,959 | ||
| 2,660 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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