## **THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
Company Registration No. 07912972 Registered Charity No. 1146300
## **THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements**
## **Year ended 31 March 2026**
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**THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **Contents**
**LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ................................................................................................. 3 **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ................................................................................................................................. 4 **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ..................................................................................................... 6 **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ................................................................................................. 7 **BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2026** ..................................................................................................... 8 **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026** .................................................. 10
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**THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
## **TRUSTEES**
Trustees who served during the year ended 31 March 2026 and up to the date of this report:
Azizah Clayton Philip Godfrey Sally Gregory, Chair Michael Waller Philip Ashton Jonathan Latham Judith Baines
appointed 4 August 2020 Retired 8th June 2025 appointed 17 January 2012 appointed 4 August 2020 appointed 30[th] July 2024 appointed 30[th] July 2024 appointed 30[th] July 2024 appointed 30[th] July 2024
## **COMPANY SECRETARY**
Mark Dunkley
appointed 13th August 2018
## **MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE**
Members who served during the year and up to the date of this report: Andrew Barnes and Andrew Merrison, Chairs; Jonathan Sanders, Robin Loft, Stephen Joiner, Lorraine Bovan, Michael Barnard, Ruth Mattingley-Turner, Lynda Baker, Joyd Mittra, Jenny Guest, David Mitchell.
## **COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07912972**
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1146300**
## **REGISTERED OFFICE**
York Bridge Club The Green Acomb York YO26 5FG
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
Michael W Sturge FCA 23 Lucombe Way York YO32 4DS
## **BANKERS**
Barclays Bank plc 1,2&3 Parliament Street York YO1 1XD
## **SOLICITORS**
Rollits LLP Forsyth House Alpha Court Monks Cross Drive Huntington York YO32 9WN
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## **THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT**
2025/6 has been another good year for our club. Our membership figures continued to increase and on 31st March stood at 375 (a 5% increase on the previous year). Our club is now the largest club in Yorkshire and the only one hosting England qualifying events in this region.
As notified in last year’s report, further Trustees have stood down in this year. Azizah Clayton retired as a Trustee at the AGM in June 2025 after 5 years’ service. Phil Godfrey and Philip Ashton have confirmed their resignations as Trustees with effect from this year’s AGM in June after 16 years and 2 years’ service respectively. I would like to express my sincere thanks to them all for their hard work and dedication to their roles whilst they served on the board as Trustees and Directors.
In accordance with our planned succession program, a recruitment process has just completed with the Trustees proposing to elect John Hayton as a Trustee for confirmation at the AGM. John will take over from Philip Ashton as our new Financial Controller.
The recruitment of new Trustees will support our vision and longer-term plans for the club and underpin its future development in the furtherance of our charitable aims.
The financial environment continues to be challenging with uncertainty around utility and food prices. As part of our longer-term investment plans, we are therefore looking to invest in further infrastructure items (e.g. additional solar) to reduce our dependency on external suppliers. We are also planning investments in electrification of internal doors where this will provide better and easier access for our less able-bodied members and visitors. And, in conjunction with the Acomb Sports Club, providing additional overflow parking that can be used year-round to alleviate parking pressures and provide easier, closer access to the club for those with mobility issues. Our capital expenditure plans over the next 12-18 months are in the region of £40£60k. Where possible we will seek grants to reduce this outlay. These actions are in direct support of the Company and Charity objects.
The Trustees agreed to invest in the update and replacement of our Bridgemate scoring system to the new Bridgemate IIIs. The new system provides larger touch screen input and provides clearer and easier use for those with sight issues. We were able to secure grant funding from the Yorkshire Contract Bridge Association for part of these costs with the majority of the remaining costs very generously being funded by a member donation.
Our successful financial performance this year, and the Trustees' prudent decisions on the previous loan restructuring, have enabled us to fully repay our remaining member loans for the building of the new premises. In this financial year we repaid the final £24,750 out of an original total loan commitment of £153,000. We would like to formally record our thanks to those members who generously donated or loaned money to enable us to move and build our new club house. Repayment of these loans will release the club to explore financial models that encourage even greater participation in the game for both existing members and develop new opportunities within the local communities. In doing this, the Trustees will balance the needs for longer-term capital needs of the club with the day-to-day playing costs for members and visitors.
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To meet our charitable aims, we have continued to build on links with the local community and have hosted events at the local library (“Acomb Explore”) and at a local scouts group (with a Girl Guide experience scheduled for later in 2026) as well as hosting our own drop-in open days. Our unique Student bursary scheme, which is fully funded by member donations, and our Youth Academy, which is free to all U18 players, have supported those in full-time education to enjoy learning and playing with us for free thus broadening the availability of bridge to those in full time education. We expect to continue to build on these foundations in the coming year by taking bridge to communities in the area that have not previously had the opportunity to participate with the aim of increasing social interactions and reducing isolation.
Within the bridge community, we continue to widen our scope both in running external events (seminars and external competitions) and in sharing our knowledge and experiences with other clubs in the area. We have hosted two England qualifying events at the club and a national bridge league event together with a number of county level events. We have hosted a first ever Yorkshire Schools cup for U18 youths with members of our own Youth academy being part of the winning team. For the national events, we have again provided drop-in sessions for all players from the area to watch and discuss expert players in action with the aim of furthering the experience and development of bridge in the area and more widely through the on-line platform.
Our teachers continue to provide a wide breadth of learning opportunities and have actively encouraged the integration of newer, less experienced players into our bridge community. The range of teaching that we now provide is larger than it has ever been and the success of this is evidenced by the numbers of new and existing players partaking in these courses and the numbers now venturing into a playing environment for the first time. This is a great credit to all the teachers, and I thank them all for their hard work and ideas.
In building our learners pathway we have ensured a good foundation for maintaining and building the club membership, introducing new players to the game and looking to make bridge accessible for all. A foundation of our charitable remit.
There are a lot of volunteers who give their time generously to support the activities of the club, and I would like to record my thanks to them all. Their help and support are very much appreciated. I would also particularly like to thank all the club committee members who have strived to deliver the excellent day-to-day operations at the club that enable us to provide the broad range of activities we do.
The ongoing success of our club depends on its members, not only in supporting, playing, and learning with the club but also in promoting and sharing their experiences with others, encouraging them to come and try.
Sally Gregory Chair of Trustees 21[st] May 2026
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**THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT**
I report on the accounts of The York Bridge Club for the year to 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
- The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## Michael Sturge
Michael Sturge (May 23, 2026 11:21:33 GMT+1)
21-May 2026
Michael W Sturge FCA 23 Luscombe Way York YO32 4DS
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## **THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026**
|**INCOMING RESOURCES FROM OPERATIONS**
Membership Subscrip�ons
Gi� Aid Recoverable
Grants received
Table money
Dona�ons
Teaching - course income
- other teaching income
Room Hire/External Events - net
Club Events
Interest on short term deposits
Other income - Electric Charge Point
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES FROM OPERATIONS**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED ON OPERATIONS**
Charitable Ac�vi�es:
Loan interest and bank charges
Insurances
U�li�es
Repairs and maintenance
Housekeeping and cleaning
Refreshments
EBU (re table money)
Sta�onery and prin�ng
New and replacement equipment
Compe��on fees and sundries
Service contracts and subscrip�ons
Teacher/Training Courses
Teaching - other costs
Mileage allowance
Acomb Sports Club
Professional fees
Miscellaneous Expenses
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED ON OPERATIONS**
**NET INCOMING RESOURCES FROM OPERATIONS**
**LESS: NON-CASH CHARGES**
-
- Leasehold Amor�sa�on
-
- Deprecia�on of fxed assets
-
-ASC leasehold amor�sa�on
-
ASC grounds reserve
-
- Loan repayment Reserve
-
- Total
**TOTAL NET INCOMING RESOURCES**|**2026**
£
12,844
2,626
457
53,298
565
7,827
12,119
4,575
179
219
650
95,359
176
3,330
4,745
1,201
8,398
2,852
6,230
620
8,086
716
2,059
324
8,716
-
3,665
744
109
51,971
43,388
14,859
984
500
500
-
16,843
26,545|**2025**
£
10,447
1,831
1,190
49,673
2,239
6,622
10,007
2,864
837
293
-|
|---|---|---|
|||86,003|
|||137
3,216
4,516
1,311
7,893
2,386
5,399
232
4,491
659
1,383
498
6,745
109
3,150
3,324
124|
|||45,573|
||||
|||40,430|
|||14,859
984
500
500
-|
|||16,843|
|||23,587|
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## **THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2026**
|**Note**
**Tangible Fixed Assets**
**4**
Long leasehold Property
Addi�ons
Less: accumulated amor�sa�on
Furniture & Fixtures balance at 1stApril
Additions at cost
Less: accumulated deprecia�on
**Intangible Assets**
Lease Premium – Acomb Sports Club
Less: accumulated amor�sa�on
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**Total Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Cash at Bank:
Short Term Deposit
Members money
Current account
Debtors
**Less: Current Liabili�es**
Member Subscrip�ons paid in advance
Accounts Payable
HMRC VAT Payable
Table Money on account
Sponsorship – Youth Academy
Sundry Creditors
Less: Creditors due over 1 Year:-
Loans from members
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**Net Assets**
**Represented by:**
Revenue Reserves at 1 April
Add: net income for the year
Add: Loan Repayment Reserve Released
**Revenue Reserves at 31 March**
**ASC Grounds Reserve**|**31 March 2026**
**£**
**£**
742,960
-
-59,436
683,524
20,553
-
20,553
-13,873
6,680
25,000
-2,000
23,000
713,204
10,219
20,849
50,920
7,607
89,595
312
4,116
4,102
20,849
1,863
50
31,292
-
771,507
742,962
26,545
769,507
-
769,507
2,000
771,507|**31**
**£**
742,960
-
-44,577|**March 2025**
**£**
698,383
7,664
23,500|
|---|---|---|---|
||20,553
-|16,675
3,878||
||20,553
-13,873|20,553
-12,889||
||25,000
-2,000|25,000
-1,500||
||10,219
20,849
50,920
7,607|5,000
18,869
32,299
7,143||
||||729,547
63,311
23,646
-24,750|
||312
4,116
4,102
20,849
1,863
50|150
749
3,005
18,869
825
48||
|||||
||||744,462|
||||712,780
23,587|
||||736,367
6,595|
||||742,962
1,500
744,462|
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For the year ending 31 March 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act.
The Directors (Trustees) acknowledge their responsibility for:
- (i) ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
- (ii) preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of each financial year and its profit and loss 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 company.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with the Financial Reporting Standards for smaller entities (effective April 2008).
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 21 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Sally Gregory Sally Gregory (May 23, 2026 11:16:18 GMT+1) Sally Gregory Philip Godfrey Chair Trustee
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**THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **1. The York Bridge Club**
The York Bridge Club was registered as a charity by the Charity Commission on 8 March 2012. It is a company limited by guarantee and is registered at Companies House (registration number 07912972).
## **2. Basis of preparation**
The accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic costs in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable accounting standards, and with the Companies Act 2006.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. 1 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds that it is a small charity.
## **3. Accounting Policies**
## **Fixed Assets**
Expenditure on fixed assets up to £2,500 is charged to the statement of Financial Activities in the year that it is incurred.
## **Depreciation**
Furniture and Fixtures are depreciated over 10 years, a full year's depreciation is charged in the year of acquisition.
Equipment is depreciated over 4 years.
## **Loan Repayment Reserve**
This has been released to revenue reserves as it is no longer required.
## **4.Tangible Fixed Assets**
## **Long leasehold property**
The leasehold property is stated at cost. Total costs include the cost of construction of the clubhouse at Acomb Green, together with the related costs, including professional fees, insurance and utilities connection costs.
The property was completed and brought into use at 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted a policy of amortising the building over a 50 year period. A full year's amortisation has been charged in these accounts.
## **Furniture & Fixtures**
Furniture costing £5,962 acquired in 22/23 is depreciated over 10 years. Fixtures costing £3,878 acquired in 24/25 are depreciated over 10 years.
## **5. Intangible Assets**
## **Lease Premium**
The club signed a 199 year lease in December 2020 with Acomb Sports Club, to purchase land on which to build its new clubhouse.
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A lease premium of £25,000 has been paid, It is being amortised over a 50 year period. A full year's amortisation has been charged in these accounts.
## **6. Loans from members**
These have been repaid in full.
## **7. Company Limited by Guarantee**
The company is limited by Guarantee, having no share capital. Each ember is liable to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 in the event of the company being wound up while there are members or within one year thereafter.
## **8. Reserves Policy**
The company has adopted a Reserves Policy which ensures that it maintains sufficient cash balances to meet up to 9 months running costs. Further revenue reserves are being held in anticipation of capital expenditures planned for the future.
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