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2024-06-30-accounts

Charity registration number 1142956

Company registration number 07461043 (England and Wales)

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr A S Watson Mr S D Newton Mr R T J Briers Mr P W Rhodes Mrs M Orange Ms N D G Hanson Mrs P E Abbott (Appointed 14 December 2023) Mr J Brookstein (Appointed 13 July 2024) Miss M Antrobus (Appointed 13 July 2024) Mrs K M Gordon (Appointed 13 July 2024) Ms L Godkin (Appointed 13 July 2024) Secretary Miss A Dean Charity number 1142956 Company number 07461043 Registered office Sharks High Performance Training Centre Carrington Lane Carrington Manchester M31 4AB Independent examiner Champion TLL Limited 7-9 Station Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6SN

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9 - 10
Balance sheet 11
Statement of cash flows 12
Notes to the financial statements 13 - 23

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Activities

Sale Sharks Foundation's principal object is to benefit the English public generally, in particular, across the North West and the inhabitants of Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire Derbyshire and Cumbria together with their surrounding areas.

The Foundation will do this by promoting community participation in healthy recreation activities, by providing opportunities for the playing of rugby union and other sports capable of improving the health of the general public. The Foundation also provides opportunities for personal development across themes such as sport, education, social isolation, mental wellbeing and health across a wide demographic who are deemed to have a need, by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social economic circumstances or for the public at large, in the interest of social welfare and the object of improving their conditions of life.

By working in partnership with wards and borough councils around their highlighted areas of deprivation we are able to work in a place-based approach to tackle the intersectionality that exists at the heart of inequality. By understanding how many participants we’re engaging with from these localities as well as the impact we’re having on their confidence and measurement against social impact we are able to assess our contribution to supporting those highlighted as most in need.

Following the review of our delivery model the previous year, we shifted to an average team of 22 from the July 2023 quarter one period as opposed to 27 the previous year. This proved successful, not only were we able to maintain our high standards of deliver but we also nearly double our engagement figures from 16,728 to over 29,000. With the continuation of a single HITZ site instead of four, we saw our highest engagement figures ever with 31 learners enrolled onto the year-long learning academy and 191 through our HITZ on track programme.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

The Trustees were pleased with the continued progress Sale Sharks Foundation achieved during the 2023/24 year. Having come out of a challenging period the year before it showed it has the adaptability, and resilience to sustain and grow the vital community work it delivers across the North West.

Whilst the strategy is under review for 2024/25 the work of the foundation was focused on delivering the organisation’s previous strategy which set out its vision, purpose, values and objectives as follows.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to use the power of our sport to change lives throughout the North West.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Our Purpose:

As the charitable foundation of Sale Sharks, our purpose is to use our sport to provide life-changing opportunities in education, health and wellbeing. We are committed to:

Our Values:

Our objectives

We will use our sport to positively impact the lives of at least 15,000 people across our communities yearly in the North West. All our programmes will be aligned with our stated Vision, Purpose and Values. We will;

  1. Improve wellbeing in our communities.

  2. Inspire greater participation in, and enjoyment of, physical activity.

  3. Empower young people to improve their lives through education, employability and life skills.

  4. Provide support for our diverse communities.

  5. Encourage greater involvement in Sale Sharks activities as a player, coach or fan through holiday camps, match day activities and programmes such as Project Rugby.

  6. Support growth of the Sale Sharks family.

Meeting the Objectives

Sale Sharks Foundation continued to deliver a range of programmes benefitting communities throughout the North West across its three key departments, Community Inclusion, Education and Rugby Development. This year we have doubled our target of 15,000 and reached over 29,000 people meaning we were close to reaching our previous three year strategic target (35,000) in one year. The impact over the year can be seen in our Shark Watch 2023/24 impact report available on our website, or in appendix 1.

Community Inclusion

The Community Inclusion department of Sale Sharks Foundation leads on inclusion and engagement programmes across disability provision, social inclusion and health and wellbeing. During the 2023/24 year:

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

• Following the success of the Rugby in the Park initiative with WEX and through partnerships formed as a result of the programme, we have teamed up with Powerhouse in Moss Side to deliver activity to support young people aged 11-14 with the aim to reduce anti social behaviour by providing access to sessions that focus on physical and emotional wellbeing, resilience, and core life skills. In this reporting period we have seen a total of 432 attendances.

• This year saw the continuation of the partnership with Merseyside Police on an Anti-Social Behaviour and County Lives Prevent and Prepare project. The programme worked alongside the community engagement team at Merseyside Police and partnered with Birkenhead Park Rugby Club to provide a pathway into a community rugby club. In total, we worked with eight primary schools and one high school focusing the work around Woodchurch Estate in Birkenhead. The programme was hugely successful, receiving great feedback from schools and the local community.

Education

The Education department at Sale Sharks Foundation leads on programmes with the aim of empowering young people and adults to improve their lives through education, employability and life skills. During the previous 12 months, the education team delivered a number of successful programmes,

• Within the Education department in 2023/24, delivery continued towards our Alternative Provision mentoring and tutoring programme, generating new contracts throughout the year. Whilst the programme generated half of the income in the second half of the year due to large single support contract coming to an end, the team were able to reach more young people overall. Delivering over 800 hours of support of support over the year. We received extremely positive feedback from schools we delivered to throughout the year, with the majority of contracts who were able to renew into 2024/25 academic year and new schools starting to work with us.

• The Sale Sharks Foundation HITZ programme, had its first full year of its changed delivery model with going down to one site. This proved to be a positive decision more than tripling learners from the previous year from nine to reaching 30 with a waiting list by November 2023. Our partnership with Trafford College was a huge success in driving learners to the programme. 16 learners completed their Level 2 Employability certificate HITZ on Track has also been delivered in local secondary schools working with180 learners.

• Important employer partnerships continued with Aldi, and new Salford Community Stadium hospitality partners Heathcoates providing placement and apprenticeship opportunities. The partnership with local employers Connolly Ltd, continued where two of the previous 2022/23 HITZ participants are now undertaking full apprenticeships with them and who were in attendance, along with Sale Shark players at the HITZ 15 year celebration to inspire the new cohort of learners to show how far they came. Two participants were also shortlisted for a national award in recognition for how far they’d progressed on the programme.

• The Holiday Activity Fund programme, which provides free activities and food at Sale West Community Centre, sustained provision for 60 young people per day. This extended from running in the summer holidays to additionally running an Easter half term and Christmas break programme. Due to positive feedback and experiences, it was confirmed that we would be one of only a small number of deliverers in the local area to continue the provision for summer 2024/25.

• WEA funding was awarded to support young people, people with a disability, and older adults with life and digital skills to increase confidence, reduce isolation, and support to link up other local provision to develop skills after our provision. WEA also awarded a second strand of funding to support adults not currently in employment with skills and confidence to access local courses, services and jobs. Delivery is due to start in 2024/2025.

Rugby development

Our Rugby Development Department plays an important role in a number of the Sale Sharks Foundations objectives. Specifically, the Rugby Development Department aims to;

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

During the last 12 months our activities have focused on developing our School Holiday opportunities of two and one day Camps, Development Days, Residential Camps and Skills Clinics. Whilst also maintaining all aspects of our term time delivery, work within the Developing Player Pathway and expanding our Women and Girls Delivery. Over the course of the last 12 months, Sale Sharks Foundation has achieved the following across our Rugby Development Camp portfollio;

Partnerships

In the past year, Sale Sharks Foundation has further strengthened its position and expanded its network of strategic partnerships across the region. These collaborations are instrumental in supporting the Foundation’s mission and will help drive the successful delivery of its key objectives in the year ahead. Current partnerships include relationships with national governing bodies (RFU and Premiership Rugby), local authorities (Trafford Council, MCRActive, Salford Council), both Merseyside and Cheshire police as well as various corporate and charity partners (MBNA, Cargill, WEX, AO, StreetGames, Star* and Place2Be).

We are proud to work in close collaboration with our partners at Sale Sharks Rugby Club. Together, we are committed to making rugby an accessible sport for all, inspiring future generations to embrace the game, and addressing broader social mobility challenges within our communities. Through this cohesive partnership, we unite as a Sharks Family to positively impact the lives of those we serve, fostering inclusivity, resilience, and opportunity to make a positive impact for the North.

Financial review

In the year ended 30th June 2024, the income was £953,888, an increase of 7.6% from the previous year’s income of £886,257. Expenditure at £907,967 has been very well controlled and closely monitored (falling from £989,176 the previous year).

The financial performance of Sale Sharks Foundation saw a positive turnaround in 2023/24, moving from a deficit of £102,919 in 2022/23 to a surplus of £45,921 this year. This improvement reflects the Foundation’s efforts to optimise operational efficiencies, diversify funding sources, and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders. The positive financial outcome will enhance the Foundation’s ability to deliver its objectives sustainably, reinforcing its impact in the communities it serves.

Investment Policy

The trustees are aware of their need to have a formal investments policy and have invested some funds in to interest bearing accounts to ensure returns are generated from funds which aren't needed for day-to-day activities.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Reserves policy

The Board has a free reserves policy of between three-six months running costs if all funding ceased suddenly. This equates to between £250,000 - £515,000 based on proposed 2024/25 expenditure.

The current free reserves total £471,776 which is 5.5 months worth of budgeted costs.

Risk Review

The Foundation has a comprehensive risk management framework in place to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks that could impact our ability to deliver our mission. In 2023/24, we identified several key risks facing both the organisation. Our top three risks are:

Funding and Financial Sustainability: With the current economic environment and funding pressures across the sector still being challenging, securing consistent long-term funding from grants, donations, and sponsorships remains a challenge. We, however, have started to actively diversify our funding sources through increasing fundraising activity and strengthening corporate sponsorships to build a more resilient funding base which we hope to build on in 2024/25.

Staff Recruitment and Retention: Recruitment and retention of skilled staff across wider development skillset has become increasingly challenging. This can affect program continuity and quality, as well as place additional strain on existing team members. To support retention, we invested in training, offering flexible work options, and implementing a recognition program to acknowledge the vital contributions of our staff.

Strategy Renewal:

With our current strategy period concluding, we are actively developing a refreshed strategy to guide the Foundation in 2024/25 and beyond. Through community consultations and landscape reviews, we are engaging with stakeholders to shape a future-focused plan that addresses evolving needs in community sport, social inclusion, education and health and wellbeing. Our renewed strategy will prioritise accessibility, program social impact, and meaningful community impact to create meaningful, sustainable change across the communities we serve, which we hope to release in 2025.

Plans for future periods

Building on the progress and financial turnaround achieved in 2023/24, the Foundation is focused on expanding its impact across the region in the upcoming year. Our priorities include:

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Sale Sharks Foundation is a registered charity (No. 1142956) and limited company (No. 07461043) and is governed by its Articles of Association which were adopted on 10 November 2010.

The Articles of Association include the selection and appointment process of new Trustees.

The Board of Trustees administers Sale Sharks Foundation. The day to day operations of the Foundation are managed by the Chief Executive Officer, who reports directly to the Board. The Board has instigated systems and controls in relation to such matters as finance, contracts and employment and considers these to be appropriate safeguards in relation to the day to day operations of the Foundation.

The charity follows a transparent and structured process for recruiting and appointing new trustees, which includes open recruitment through various channels, such as the charity's website, professional networks, and assesses candidates based on their skills, experience, and alignment with the organisation's mission. Additionally, there is a nomination process where existing trustees nominate and second the appointment of Trustee’s onto the board.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr A S Watson

Mr S D Newton Mr R T J Briers Mr P W Rhodes Mrs M Orange Ms N D G Hanson Mrs P E Abbott (Appointed 14 December 2023) Mr J Brookstein (Appointed 13 July 2024) Miss M Antrobus (Appointed 13 July 2024) Mrs K M Gordon (Appointed 13 July 2024) Ms L Godkin (Appointed 13 July 2024) Ms K Read (Resigned 21 September 2023)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Mr A S Watson Trustee

27/03/2025 Date: .............................................

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sale Sharks Foundation (the charity) for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Champion TLL Limited

P Bell ACCA

7-9 Station Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6SN 27/03/2025 Dated: .........................

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Current financial year
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
11,485
-
443,370
Charitable activities
Educational
4
65,051
-
-
Trading/Rugby development
4
144,707
-
-
Programmes/Community
inclusion
4
92,158
-
189,079
Investments
5
5,293
-
-
Total income
318,694
-
632,449
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
-
-
9,231
Charitable activities
7
275,519
-
623,218
Total expenditure
275,519
-
632,449
Net income/(expenditure)
43,175
-
-
Transfers between funds
(35,000)
35,000
-
Net movement in funds
9
8,175
35,000
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2023
463,600
-
-
Fund balances at 30 June 2024
471,775
35,000
-		 Total
Total
2024
2023
£
£
454,855
130,023
-
65,051
248,321
144,707
179,606
281,237
323,986
5,293
4,322
951,143
886,258
9,231
58,510
898,737
930,667
907,968
989,177
43,175
(102,919)
-
-
43,175
(102,919)
463,600
566,519
506,775
463,600

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Prior financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
general designated
2023 2023 2023 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 4,799 - 125,224 130,023
Charitable activities -
Educational 4 218,046 - 30,275 248,321
Trading/Rugby development 4 179,606 - - 179,606
Programmes/Community inclusion 4 40,333 - 283,653 323,986
Investments 5 4,322 - - 4,322
Total income 447,106 - 439,152 886,258
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 6 20,957 - 37,553 58,510
Charitable activities 7 529,068 - 401,599 930,667
Total expenditure 550,025 - 439,152 989,177
Net income (102,919) - - (102,919)
Transfers between funds 111,482 (111,482) - -
Net movement in funds 9 8,563 (111,482) - (102,919)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2022 455,037 111,482 - 566,519
Fund balances at 30 June 2023 463,600 - - 463,600

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2024

2024
Notes
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
14
83,004
Cash at bank and in hand
588,844
671,848
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
(168,294)
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension liability
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds - general
Unrestricted funds - designated
18		 2023
£
£
3,221
97,321
524,950
622,271
(180,803)
503,554
506,775
506,775
471,775
35,000
506,775		 £
22,132
441,468
463,600
463,600
463,600
-
463,600

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

27/03/2025

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

..............................

Mr A S Watson Trustee

Company registration number 07461043 (England and Wales)

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by)
operations
22
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash generated from/(used in)
investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
CASH FLOW OUT OF BALANCE BY:		 2024
£
-
5,293		 £
58,600
5,293
-
63,893
524,950
588,844
(1)		 2023
£
£
(119,152)
(4,560)
4,322
(238)
-
(119,390)
644,340
524,950
-

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Sale Sharks Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Sharks High Performance Training Centre, Carrington Lane, Carrington, Manchester, M31 4AB.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are free reserves that have been designated by the trustees for specific purposes. These are further disclosed in the notes to the accounts.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities based on the percentage of income that each activity generates. Central staff costs are allocated on the same basis, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 20% Straight Line basis
Computers 20% Straight Line basis
Motor vehicles 20% Straight Line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

SALE SHARKS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Donations and gifts
11,485
443,370
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Educational
Services provided under
contract
65,051
-
Trading/Rugby development
Services provided under
contract
144,707
-
Programmes/Community inclusion
Services provided under
contract
92,158
189,079
301,916
189,079		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
454,855
4,799
125,224
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
65,051
218,046
30,275
144,707
179,606
-
281,237
40,333
283,653
490,995
437,985
313,928		 Total
2023
£
130,023
Total
2023
£
248,321
179,606
323,986
751,913

4 Income from charitable activities

5 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Interest receivable 5,293 4,322

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Seeking donations, grants
and legacies
-
-
Staff costs
-
9,231
Support costs
-
-
-
9,231
Trading costs
Other trading activities
-
-
Depreciation and
impairment
-
-
-
-
Total costs
-
9,231		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
-
740
-
9,231
-
37,553
-
14,176
-
9,231
14,916
37,553
-
2,771
-
-
3,270
-
-
6,041
-
9,231
20,957
37,553		 Total
2023
£
740
37,553
14,176
52,469
2,771
3,270
6,041
58,510

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Trading/Rug
by
developmen
t
Programme
s/Communit
y inclusion
Educational
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
142,476
242,980
79,362
Other costs
22,269
103,157
14,056
164,745
346,137
93,418
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
107,802
127,617
38,907
Governance
7,903
9,352
2,856
280,450
483,106
135,181
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
96,787
136,969
41,763
Restricted funds
183,663
346,137
93,418
280,450
483,106
135,181		 Total
Trading/Rug
by
developmen
t
Programme
s/Communit
y inclusion
Educational
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
464,818
-
421,162
136,514
139,482
87,511
54,062
50,915
604,300
87,511
475,224
187,429
274,326
42,126
75,990
58,244
20,111
989
1,785
1,369
898,737
130,626
552,999
247,042
275,519
109,685
231,570
187,813
623,218
20,941
321,429
59,229
898,737
130,626
552,999
247,042		 Total
2023
£
557,676
192,488
750,164
176,360
4,143
930,667
529,068
401,599
930,667

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

8 Support costs allocated to activities

8
Support costs allocated to activities
Staff costs
Depreciation
Rent
Printing, post, stationery
Establishment cost
Sundry
Motor & travel
Advertising
Accountancy
Bank charges
Other
Analysed between:
Fundraising
Trading/Rugby development
Programmes/Community inclusion
Educational
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets		 2024
£
131,288
18,911
13,748
1,383
23,170
24,435
5,529
-
20,111
561
55,301
294,437
-
115,705
136,969
41,763
294,437
2024
£
18,911		 2023
£
93,163
3,856
11,667
2,503
5,877
9,312
4,442
1,980
11,811
652
35,239
180,502
14,916
43,115
77,775
59,613
195,419
2023
£
7,126

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
Charitable activities 22 27

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

11
Employees
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000
is as follows:
£60,001 - £70,000
Remuneration of key management personnel
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £145,065
(2023: £179,950)		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
532,061
598,609
35,159
45,505
38,117
44,278
605,337
688,392
2024
2023
Number
Number
1
-		 (Continued)
2024
2023
£
£
532,061
598,609
35,159
45,505
38,117
44,278
605,337
688,392
2024
2023
Number
Number
1
-
688,392
2023
Number
-

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023
5,461
38,233
Disposals
(5,461)
-
At 30 June 2024
-
38,233
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2023
1,811
23,637
Depreciation charged in the year
3,650
12,875
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(5,461)
-
At 30 June 2024
-
36,512
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
-
1,721
At 30 June 2023
3,650
14,596		 Motor
vehicles
£
11,245
-
11,245
7,359
2,386
-
9,745
1,500
3,886		 Total
£
54,939
(5,461)
49,478
32,807
18,911
(5,461)
46,257
3,221
22,132

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

14 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
£
65,926
17,078
83,004		 2023
£
72,671
24,650
97,321

15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Other taxation and social security
Government grants
16
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
16
Government grants
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 July 2023
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 30 June 2024
17
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes		 2024
2023
£
£
10,383
19,521
86,705
80,085
5,343
11,708
14,921
9,948
50,942
59,541
168,294
180,803
2024
2023
£
£
86,705
80,085
80,085
156,765
(80,085)
(156,765)
86,705
80,085
86,705
80,085
2024
2023
£
£
38,117
44,278		 2023
£
19,521
80,085
11,708
9,948
59,541
180,803
2023
£
80,085
80,085
2023
£
44,278

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

18 Unrestricted funds - designated

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.

At 1 July 2023
Transfers
At
£
£
Towards 25/25 strategy implementation
-
35,000
Previous year:
At 1 July 2022
Transfers
At
£
£
111,482
(111,482)		 30 June
2024
£
35,000
30 June
2023
£
-

The balance of the designated funds has been transferred from the surplus made in the year and set aside by the trustees towards the strategy for 25/26.

19 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
General funds
463,600
318,694
(275,519)
(35,000)
Previous year:
At 1 July 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
General funds
455,037
447,106
(550,025)
111,482		 30 June
2024
£
471,775
30 June
2023
£
463,600

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
£
£
At 30 June 2024:
Tangible assets
3,221
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
468,554
35,000
471,775
35,000		 Total
2024
£
3,221
503,554
506,775

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Unrestricted Total
funds funds
general designated
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
At 30 June 2023:
Tangible assets 22,132 - 22,132
Current assets/(liabilities) 441,468 - 441,468
463,600 - 463,600

21 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

22 Cash generated from operations

Cash generated from operations
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Increase/(decrease) in deferred income
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations		 2024
2023
£
£
43,174
(102,919)
(5,293)
(4,322)
18,911
7,126
14,317
24,424
(19,129)
33,219
6,620
(76,680)
58,600
(119,152)

23 Analysis of changes in net funds

The charity had no material debt during the year.

IMPACT REPORT 2023-24

29,720 people engaged with in 2023/24

INTRODUCTION

Our vision is to use the power

We promise to:

It’s been another incredible year for the Sale Sharks Foundation as our staff continue to work tirelessly to impact the lives of people in communities all over the North West.

18,093 people played some sort of rugby through the work of the Foundation

9,605 primary and secondary school children engaged with our Mission Sharks programmmes

1,078 children were involved in a matchday activity at a Sale Sharks home game

1,047 girls were introduced to rugby via Girls Tackle Rugby

Our Purpose

Our Values Scan the QR Passionate code to see more of what we do Inclusive Respectful Kind Fun Proud

Abi Dean, CEO

DISABILITY

“The pupils have really enjoyed it and have Lancastrian School benefitted in so many ways.”

“It makes me feel happy and included. I feel like I matter.” Jaz, player for the

“Watching my brother inspired my love for rugby. I enjoyed watching him play and it is always on TV at home. I’ve always supported Sale Sharks because my mum and dad took me to watch them when I was younger and I loved it. Rugby keeps me fit and I like the social side of it. I’ve made friends for life and I love the coaches. It makes me feel happy and included. I feel like I matter. I like that my whole family can be involved. Going on the pitch at half-time at Leicester was epic.” Jaz

“The Sale Sharks Foundation coaches have been amazing with our learners. They have all learnt and developed so much over the sessions.” Bleak Hill Primary School

483

children worked with in SEN schools

CRUSADERS FIN CLUB

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SEN schools engaged

“Blossom had their first Sale Sharks Foundation session yesterday and the coach was just amazing. He adapted so quickly to the needs of my class. He accepted them for who they were and what they could achieve. Thank you for giving this session to Blossom, it is an amazing chance for them to have a PE session which can build skills without them even knowing it.” Jackie Greenwood, Lancasterian School

25

24

wheelchair rugby taster sessions delivered

children and young people with Down Syndrome attending regularly

300

21

hours of delivery, including 45 hours of wheelchair taster sessions

sessions delivered

“I love rugby at Sale Sharks because whenever we have been to a match all the players are so nice and accessible. Fin Crusaders are definitely like a family to me and I look forward to rugby all the time and I wish I could go more. I have lots of memories from Sale Sharks, meeting the players, watching the women’s team who are also amazing and always have time for us. We all love road trips together. I have made amazing friends too. Every coach we have had all give more than 100%.” DJ

Scan the QR code to see our wheelchair rugby

sessions in action

“The sessions have been designed so that we’re able to engage as many young people as possible, whether that’s through mainstream schools learning about disabilities in sport through to giving more access to specialised tag and touch rugby sessions, the Tackle Together programme is a special one and we’re proud to throw our support behind it.” Victoria Dowd, Sponsorships Manager at MBNA

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

“The coaches are very professional, engaging and supportive. The children had lots of fun trying a new sport and learnt different skills which helped them to progress and improve each week.”

9

schools delivered in across Salford and Trafford

School Feedback

172

In Salford, we engaged with 54 people through the programme with 96% of those surveyed reported feeling less lonely and isolated.

“I’ll always come back here. I still go through issues, but I find coming to the hub helps me get through the week.”

“It’s got me moving again which has had a big part in me feeling better about myself”

“I’ve been a veteran since 1993 and I’ve been going to veterans’ hubs for a few years now. I first started getting support through the NHS, Combat Stress and Walking With The Wounded, after I found myself struggling with my mental health. I started attending Sharks Forces over four years ago but I’ll always come back here. I still go through issues now and then, but I find coming to the hub helps me get through the week and weekend. The wellbeing walk on a Friday is very good and you always get to meet other people, it’s very open for veterans and you always hear a lot from everyone. I think that helps me, as well as each other, it’s very relaxing and dependable.” Mark, veteran

coaching hours delivered by Sharks Foundation coaches

312

participants

“Cargill is proud of its long-term partnership with Sale Sharks Foundation on the delivery of the “Eat Well, Play Safe” programme. Since its inception the programme has raised awareness with over 1,500 primary school children about the importance of food safety, nutrition and exercise. This is particularly necessary at a time of increasing obesity rates and falling activity levels amongst this age group. Crucially, the sustainable element of the programme means that schools can continue to run the programme once the delivery from Sale Sharks Foundation has been completed.” Sally Easterbrook, Cargill.

“It was really good and the kids enjoyed it, I think it’s important to be teaching about foods as bad or good and overall wellbeing and mental health are more important than BMI.”

“It was fantastic and the children loved it. They all had a great time at the festival. It was a great way to finish off the programme.”

“I just wanted to email to say a huge thanks from the staff and children at St Charles. The children had a great time and the teachers were really impressed with how well organised it was.”

“We are so proud of our enduring partnership with Sale Sharks, the successful roll-out of our joint wellbeing programme ‘Try2Connect’ and the difference young people tell us it is making for them.

The programme’s mix of themed classroom workshops with tag rugby and sport sessions is enabling young people to build skills to better understand and manage their emotions, make positive connections, embrace new experiences, and make healthy life choices. These are all vital skills which are needed to navigate life’s ups and downs. The programme is also a really great example of how physical health can play an important role in developing good mental health.

Through their foundation and 10 community outreach, Sale Sharks are schools delivered in making such a positive and lasting 578 impact for children in their local children supported communities across the Northwest.”

SOCIAL INCLUSION

Rugby in Park: 140 dedicated staff hours delivered across locations 400 attendances across delivery locations

engaging those young people not currently accessing or involved in community activities, and those who potentially are at risk of being involved in crime or anti-social behaviour. The programme has received amazing feedback from participants, and we expect to build on what we have achieved as we continue to expand our delivery into new areas of the North West.

EDUCATION

“Philippa has been there for Sophie not just with the education side but also when she was finding things tough.”

90%

of learners to complete their qualification

100% of learners to complete their functional skill

83%

of learners went on to employment or education

PARENT FEEDBACK:

“Philippa has been there for Sophie not just with the education side but also being there when she was finding things tough, guiding her and helping.

“Our daughter has just completed her Maths G.C.S.E with Sale Sharks. She could not have done this without the help of Philippa and other members of staff and gained student of the year.”

At the 2023 Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards, one of the Foundation’s learners – Romeece Dillon – was nominated for the prestigious Young Achiever Award. Scan the QR code to hear from Romeece:

Scan the QR code to find out about how former HITZ learner Eve secured an apprenticeship at Connolly Ltd:

1,800+ educational hours provided

“We really value our partnership with Sale Sharks Foundation and the fantastic team

Holly Openshaw 1 Million Mentors

“All students became more confident at teamwork and communication.”

“We have just finished a very successful six-week programme with Philippa. All students learnt what they wanted to achieve in life through the tasks set and became more confident at teamwork and communication, some leaderships skills were also developed. Trying to get them to listen was first challenge, but working as a team and enjoying the social aspect was developed through the 6 weeks. The boys looked forward to the sessions and a mixture of games and partner challenges really suited their needs and was successful.” K.Clarke - Lostock High School

“James has been excellent in his work at SJV. He has fitted in seamlessly with our school and our expectations and had a significant impact. He has built up trust and X has been far better regulated in school since we have had James offering mentoring support. Thank you James, for the positive relationship you have built with X and the improvements we have witnessed in his self-esteem and confidence.” St John Vianney School

as a result we have found ourselves delivering support in maths and English to students from Key Stage Two up to Key Stage Four.

Through collaboration with schools, we reinforce learning of the young people we support to increase understanding and develop their confidence.

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had excellent feedback.
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Girls’ Residential Camp
First matchday activities
of the 2023/24 season Our Down Syndrome
team ran out with Sale
Sharks Women at their
Leicester Tigers game
Launch of our new
programme with star
Celebrating five years of walking
Romeece shortlisted rugby at Macclesfield RFC
for HITZ award for
2022/2023 year
Tackle Together end of
season celebration
The 2023 Defender Cup Plenty braved the weather
at our half term camps
Rugby Development Schools Engagement Attended a Match Day Rugby Camp Alternative Provision HITZ On Track
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OUR FIRST EVER FOUNDATION DAY

“I felt proud knowing we have a positive impact on people’s lives.” Sharks fan Ann Ford

“I think all the ideas and initiatives coming from the Foundation sound great, l signed one of the walls at the last home game which l thought was a lovely idea.” Judith Mayne

Day 2025 even more impactful, uniting the community through the power of our Sale Sharks! Foundation Day has now become an annual event in the Sale Sharks Calendar and each year we plan on

“We love our Sharks, and we are proud of what we are doing to give back to the community. We are not just any ordinary rugby club, we are different…and being different is not only okay, it’s great!” Dean Lynn

Scan the QR code to read how we raised vital funds at our first ever Foundation Day:

FOUNDATION BITE TOGETHER, GIVE BACK FOREVER!

“I really enjoyed being part of the Sale Sharks Foundation Day as I was the winner of the Golden Ticket Experience from the online raffle. The whole day was really well organised and as a fan, I felt proud knowing we have a positive impact on people’s lives. I will always support the Foundation when I can.” Ann Ford

GRASSROOTS & RUGBY DEVELOPMENT

“The inclusion of all the children is paramount to the ethos of school life and the Sharks Coaches are excellent in promoting this.” St Matthews CofE

14 schools delivered in

750 students impacted

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percentage of students interested in joining their local rugby club

10 number of schools

510 participants 216 coaching hours

“Great guys who are great with the kids. Good practical lessons.” Cledford Primary

This year’s programme worked with ten schools across Trafford, Bolton, Warrington and Salford.

“The coaches are very professional, engaging and supportive. The “They are brilliant, children had lots of great classroom fun trying a new sport activities and very and learnt different well managed games skills which helped outside.” Chorlton Park them to progress and improve each week.” Freckleton CofE

1630

young people engaged and introduced to rugby

286

young people retained in the game

71

young people who transitioned to their local rugby club

14

Players from Oasis Academy Leesbrook represented Sale Sharks at the 23/24 Premiership final

“Teddy has naturally taken a leadership role in the PE and rugby sessions which has been lovely to see. I really hope Teddy joins a club after these sessions because he clearly has a lot of potential.” Miss Klays P.E Teacher, All Saints Catholic College

“The rugby sessions with Mark have taught me lots about rugby and the rules have also made my resistance of the cold weather much higher. Mark’s rugby training has helped me with my teamwork skills. It has made me feel better as I have never played rugby before and every week, I noticed my skill was improving and I was scoring more tries every session. It has also taught me to encourage my other team mates to try their best even when it’s 10 o’clock in the morning on a Monday and the field’s icy.” Teddy Brown, student, All Saints Catholic College

86 primary schools delivered in (years five and six)

108

secondary schools

9,605+ young people engaged

“A team made of female role models has seen us push the boundaries.” India Perris Redding

“The children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. Activities engaged even the reluctant children.”

1000+ girls engaged in the programme

10 schools delivered in

“It’s been incredible to bring Girls Tackle Rugby to even more girls again this year. The delivery has really kicked on and to be able to utilise a team made up of female role models to deliver the programme has seen us push the boundaries in terms of our engagement.” India Perris Redding (Sale Sharks Foundation Women and Girls Coordinator)

“The sessions were an opportunity for CPD for myself in a sport I am not familiar with. The children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and I saw progress in their ability. Activities engaged even the reluctant children. The activities were age appropriate for the two different year groups taught. The addition of the Rugby festival was a great way to celebrate the progress made by the children.” Elworth Hall School

RUGBY

DEVELOPMENT

The Rugby Development Department aims to grow Rugby Union across the North-West by providing more opportunities for players and coaches within the sport. We continue to inspire more players and coaches by providing opportunities for people across the North West to engage in the sport more regularly or for the first time.

1,140 attendees

‘Thank you to the team, they did such a good job with the kids in all weather conditions. The feedback from players and parents, as always, has been fantastic’’ Nastassia - Tarleton Rugby Club

31

different camps run by the Foundation coaches

23 different venues

£9,000 money given back to local clubs

“I absolutely loved the camp. It was brilliant to meet new people and learn loads of new skills from the coaches.” Freddie Bland, Knutsford under 8s

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Our Residential Camps are week-
long camps hosted at Myerscough
experience replicates a training
week at Sale Sharks, with sessions
DEVELOPMENT
DAYS
These days are designed to
develop the Sharks DNA in our
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7 development days

210 attendees

7 different venues

200 attendees at two weeklong boys’ residentials

39 attendees at the weeklong girls’ residential

MATCHDAYS

“It’s fair to say Sale have got themselves a load of new fans, many of whom hadn’t been to a game before.” Alex, West Park (Leicester Tigers – May 2024)

“On behalf of West Park players, parents and coaches can we just thank you and the Sale Sharks Foundation Team for all you did for us on Friday. We had a great night, the whole evening was really well set up and everybody loved it. Plenty of favourable comments from kids and parents as to how good the night was, it’s fair to say Sale have got themselves a load of new fans, many of whom hadn’t been to a game before.” Alex – West Park (Leicester Tigers – May 2024)

success on the pitch but also ‘’Thanks very much for

because of the range of activity yesterday, great day had we ran for our community by all the kids and the clubs and young players. Our Rugby Development team parents. What a good ran a range of events such as game to book on to. Big

guard of honour, half-time thanks as well goes to

and full-time tag, and pre- Mark and his team for the match coaching clinics. coaching and the guard of honour. Looking forward to booking the next visit 1,100 already.’’ John – Didsbury Toc players experienced a H (Stade Francais – matchday activity December 2023)

3,100 Sharks match tickets sold as part of the Foundation’s activity

“The Foundation’s coaches play a crucial role in the DPP. Their knowledge and expertise as well as their connection to the grassroots game is invaluable to engaging players, parents and coaches from the start of their academy journey.” Noel Speed, Junior Academy Manager

DEFENDER PREMIERSHIP RUGBY CUP

1 day 32 teams 600 players 1000 spectators

allows youngsters to discover rugby, and over the years the nationwide festivals have provided a vital platform for several young rugby stars to go on and play professional rugby.

Scan the QR code to see the best of the action from this year’s Defender’ Cup

THANK YOU!