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← Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club

2024-03-31-accounts

Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period

Period start date 0 1 0 4 2 3 Period end date 3 1 0 3 2 4

Charity name Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club Charity No 1 1 5 2 4 7 2 (if any)

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 The primary purposes of the charity are to promote, develop,
and sustain wheelchair rugby as a sport accessible to
individuals with physical disabilities.
Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public beneft, in particular,
the activities, projects or services
identifed in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 1. Facilitating Participation: Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage in wheelchair
rugby at all levels, from recreational play to elite competition.
2. Inclusivity and Community Engagement: Promoting inclusivity, fostering community connections, and
improving the physical and mental well-being of participants through the sport.
3. Training and Development: Supporting the training of players, coaches, and officials to enhance skills,
performance, and professionalism within the sport.
4. Awareness and Advocacy: Raising public awareness about wheelchair rugby and advocating for the
inclusion of disabled individuals in all aspects of sports and community life.
5. Resource Provision: Securing funding, equipment, and facilities necessary to ensure the sport is
accessible to all participants, regardless of their financial circumstances.
6. Education and Outreach: Educating the public about the challenges faced by individuals with
disabilities and the positive role sports can play in overcoming them.
Statement confrming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission onpublic beneft		 Para 1.18 Statement of Compliance with Charity Commission Guidance on Public Benefit
The trustees of the wheelchair rugby charity confirm that they have had due
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. In
making decisions and carrying out activities, the trustees have ensured that the
charity’s purposes, as set out in its governing document, are achieved in ways
that provide clear and measurable benefits to the public, particularly to
individuals withphysical disabilities and the wider community.

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including
program related investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38
Other

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Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s work has
made to the circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider benefts
to society as a whole.		 Para 1.20 Summary of Main Achievements
Over the past year, the wheelchair rugby charity has made significant strides
in achieving its mission to promote inclusivity and accessibility in sport. Key
achievements include:
1. Growth in Membership: The club’s membership has grown to an
impressive 42 members, reflecting its success in reaching and engaging
individuals with physical disabilities.
2. Participation Across All Levels: The charity now proudly supports teams
competing in both the Premiership and Division 1 and 2, demonstrating its
ability to cater to players of varying skill levels and ambitions.
3. Support for Multiple Disciplines: The charity facilitates participation in
both disciplines of the sport—the Paralympic version of wheelchair rugby
and Rugby 5s—ensuring diverse opportunities for athletes to engage in the
sport.
4. Impact on Beneficiaries: By offering structured programs and competitive
opportunities, the charity has significantly enhanced the physical and
mental well-being of its members. Many participants have reported
improved fitness, confidence, and social connections through their
involvement.
5. Wider Societal Benefits: Beyond direct benefits to participants, the charity
’s work has raised public awareness of disability sports, which fostered
greater inclusion and understanding in the wider community. By promoting
wheelchair rugby at a competitive and grassroots level, it contributes to the
normalization of disability in sport and society.
These achievements demonstrate the charity’s positive impact on its
beneficiaries and underline its broader role in championing inclusivity and
empowerment through sport.

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SORP
reference
Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

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Financial Review

SORP
reference
Review of the charity’s fnancial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21
Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held		 Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in defcit Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para 1.23

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SORP
reference
The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks
facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts: SORP
reference
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 LTWRC CONSTITUTION
How is the charity constituted?
(e.gunincorporated association,CIO)		 Para 1.25 The wheelchair rugby charity is constituted as a [Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) / in
accordance with the regulations governing charitable organisations in England.
Trustee selection methods including
details of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election to post
or name of any person or body
entitled to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees of the wheelchair rugby charity are selected through a democratic process outlined in the
charity's governing document. Key details include:
1. Election by Members: Trustees are elected during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by club members.
Members of the charity have the right to nominate candidates and vote to approve appointments to
trustee posts.
2. Club Committee Oversight: The election process is managed by the club committee, ensuring
transparency and adherence to the charity’s governance procedures.
3. Emergency General Meetings (EGMs): In exceptional circumstances, trustees may also be elected or
appointed during an Emergency General Meeting, subject to member approval.
Trustee Selection method
•Appointment by existing trustees: Current trustees may have the authority to appoint new trustees
based on identified skills and experience needed to effectively govern the charity.
• Election by charity members: club members may have the right to elect trustees during annual general
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meetings or through formal voting procedures.
•Nomination committees: committees may identify and recommend suitable candidates for trustee
positions, ensuring a structured and transparent selection process.

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Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The club is supported by the Leicester Tigers Foundation and the Matt
Hampson Foundation, which provide essential backing that enables LTWRC to
train and compete at the highest levels of the sport, including participation in
European competitions.
The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charityworks		 Para 1.51 .
In summary, the Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club is constituted as a
registered charity governed by a board of trustees. It operates in close
association with the Leicester Tigers Foundation and the Matt Hampson
Foundation, benefiting from their support to fulfil its mission of promoting and
developing wheelchair rugby in the Midlands region.
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Leicester Tigers Foundation provide funding for the day to day
running of the club and the Matt Hampson foundation sponsor our
kit and provide physiotherapy services to our members.
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club
Other name the charity uses n/a
Registered charity number 1152472
Charity’s principal address 15 Chadborn Avenue
Gotham
Nottingham
NG11 0HT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to appoint
trustee(if any)
ROBIN TARR n/a n/a n/a
RICHARD ADAM COPSON n/a n/a n/a

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Reference and Administrative details (cont)

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this
capacity		 n/a
Name and objects of the charity
on whose behalf the assets are
held and how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects		 n/a
Details of arrangements for safe
custody and segregation of such
assets from the charity’s own assets		 n/a

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) R.Tarr Full name(s) Richard Adam Copson Robin Tarr Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chairman Chair, etc) Date 23/12/2024

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Receipts and payments acco For the period 1/4/23 To from

~~ee~~ Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £

A1 Receipts

A1 Receiptsptsts
Leicester Tigers Foundation 7854.32 - - - -
Leicester Tigers Foundation 5221.65 - - - -
Leicester Tigers Foundation 6233.32 - - - -
All Trustees invoice 44 3263.59 - - - -
The CiaO foundation 1100.00 - - - -
Subs April 23 210.00 - - - -
Subs May23 220.00 - - - -
Subs June 23 200.00 - - - -
Subs July23 270.00 - - - -
Subs August 23 319.25 - - - -
Subs September 23 260.00 - - - -
Subs October 23 240.00 - - - -
Subs November 23 260.00 - - - -
Subs December 23 270.00 - - - -
Subs January24 285.00 - - - -
Subs February24 300.00 - - - -
Subs March 24 285.00 - - - -
Accommodation costs repaid 1361.45 - - - -
Shakespeare Martin 1000.00
All Trustees Invoice 54 1000.00
Purchase of tubes/tyres etc from stock 309.50 - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) (Gross income for AR) 30,463 - - - -
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total Sub total - - - - -
**Total receipts ** 30,463
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A3 Payments

A3 Payments3 Payments Paymentsaymentsmentsentsntsts
Darren Bragg 652 - -
GBWR 180 - -
GBWR 48 - -
accomodation 828 - -
premier inn 30 - -
coopers brook 40 - -
ryanair flights 120 - -
Roma wheelchair rugbychair and spare wheel 1,100 - -
Darren Bragg 98 - -
gbwr 907 - -
bromakin 394 - -
fours premiership league fee 2,508 - -
holiday inn 174 - -
accomodation 214 - -
Darren Bragg 906 - -
inner tubes 170 - -
easyjet flights 231 - -
inner tubes and tyres 256 - -
spinergy wheels 400 - -
spoke guards and 2 wheels 200 - -
ball bearings 228 - -
jamie coaching 249 - -
parking 12 - -
richard stead 264 - -
d matthews coach allowance 100 - -
Darren Bragg 882 - -
Darren Bragg
GBWR		 82
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Darren Bragg 416 - -
trophies 286 - -
holiday inn 97 - -
venue hire 180 - -
jamie coaching 80 - -
seb flights 211 - -
holiday inn 128
gbwr 42
gbwr 90
hotels 618
hotels 832
hotels 859
d matthews coach allowance 100
bromakin 259
darren bragg 258
darren bragg 624
gbwr 1,552
gbwr 2,351
steve cassin 108
gbwr 30
vmc rugby attack chair 1,000
high fvs cup 25
fuel 39
steve cassin 87
steve cassin 105
gbwr 288
amazon 56
hotel 110
seb flights 219
darren bragg 300

o (if any)

ounts

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Total funds

Last year

to the nearest £

to the nearest £

7,854 -
5,222 -
6,233 -
3,264 -
1,100 -
210 -
220
200
270
319
260
240 -
260 -
270 -
285 -
300 -
285 -
1,361 -
1,000
1,000
310 -
30,463 -
-
- -
- -
30,463 -
652 -
180 -
48 -
828 -
30 -
40 -
120 -
1,100 -
98 -
907 -
394 -
2,508 -
174 -
214 -
906 -
170 -
231 -
256 -
400 -
200 -
228 -
249 -
12 -
264 -
100 -
882 -
82
 -
~~24~~ ~~-~~
416 -
286 -
97 -
180 -
80 -
211 -
128
42
90
618
832
859
100
259
258
624
1,552
2,351
108
30
1,000
25
39
87
105
288
56
110
219
300

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club On accounts for the year 31/03/2024 Charity no 1152472 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives 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 accounts to be reached.

Signed: Laura Bodycot Date: 21/11/2024 Name: Laura Bodycot BSc (Hons), AATQB Relevant professional Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 32 Syston Road, Queniborough, Leicester, LE7 3FX

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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