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JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31[st] March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, 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[st] January 2015).

DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES

The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Key Management Personnel: Trustees and Directors

P. Bailey B.K. Williams M.F. Cunningham M.P. Worthington T. Lacey (Resigned 23[rd] January 2024) F. Greatbatch (Appointed 23[rd] January 2024)

The freehold property belonging to the charitable company is held by B.K. Williams and M.P. Worthington as trustees of the charitable company.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 17[th] December 2013 and registered as a charity on 10[th] March 2014. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Trustee Recruitment, Appointment, Induction and Training

Any trustee vacancies will be reported at the Annual General Meeting, inviting applicants to apply and any vacancies arising between Annual General Meetings will be advertised to the members.

All applicants go through a selection process with existing trustees.

All trustees receive training organised internally.

Organisation

The administration of the charity is carried out by the trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity and all related decisions. Trustees meet on a monthly basis to discuss the operations of the charity. During these meetings aims, objectives and activities are reviewed, ensuring the charity remains focused on its stated purpose, as set out in the objects contained in the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

None of the trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity.

All remunerations are set by the Board of Trustees and reviewed annually.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

OBJECTS

The object of the charity is to promote, provide, and/or assist in the provision of facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cheddleton and the surrounding area for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants and in particular by provision of a sports and recreation centre.

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES, PLANS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS

The trustees will continue to promote and develop the facility for the benefit of the local community and strive to develop services to meet their needs.

Looking at feedback received from users of the charity’s services and our experience of the charity providing the services, we are happy that the charity’s achievements during 2023-2024 are consistent with the objects set.

DELIVERY OF PUBLIC BENEFIT

Various local groups have benefitted from the facilities provided by the charity, which include the following:-

In planning both the services provided by the charity together with their delivery, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Net Outgoing Resources

During the year the charity had net outgoing resources of £35,034 ( 2023: £46,990) from all its activities.

Incoming resources comprised Trading Income which totalled £42,751 ( 2023: £49,306 ) and Other Income, comprising the proceeds of an insurance claim of £8,214 ( 2023: £Nil ). The Trading Income source helps support the key objectives of the charity and the main outgoing resources related to Charitable Activities which totalled £81,031 ( 2023: £91,280 ). Within Charitable Activities the main items of cost were Wages of £29,347 ( 2023: £33,440 ) and Depreciation of £31,664 ( 2023: £27,852 ).

Fixed Assets

The net book value of fixed assets of the charity is £1,135,739 (2023: £1,152.563) .

Fixed asset additions during the year total £14,840 ( 2023: £2,430 ).

Details of fixed assets are shown at note 6.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

The trustees consider the financial sustainability of the charity to be secure, based on both historic and anticipated future cashflows.

Attention has also been focussed on non-financial risks arising from fire and health and safety. These risks are managed by having robust policies and procedures in place and up to date, and regular awareness training for staff working in these operational areas.

RESERVES POLICY AND GOING CONCERN

Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between the spending and receiving of income and to cover unplanned emergency repairs and other expenditure and at the year end total funds were £1,203,486 ( 2023: £1,238,520 ) comprising a restricted capital fund of £1,121,317 ( 2023: £1,148,173 ) and a restricted income fund of £82,169 ( 2023: £90,347 ). The charity has no unrestricted fund balances in either the current or previous years. At the year end cash at bank and in hand totalled £68,292 ( 2023: £86,212 ). The balance on the total restricted capital fund of £1,121,317 can only be realised by disposing of tangible fixed assets. Similarly, of the total restricted income fund of £82,169 £14,422 can, also, only be realised by disposing of tangible fixed assets, see Notes 6 and 10.

The charity had no reserves with a negative balance at the year end.

Given the nature of the charity’s activities and the existence of a regular source of income the Trustees’ view is that the restricted income fund of £82,169 ( 2023: £90,347 ) is sufficient for the activities planned in the coming year.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, the surplus or deficit of the charity for the period, its assets and liabilities at the end of the period and clearly distinguish any material special trust or other restricted fund of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:-

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and therefore for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the financial and other information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

In determining how amounts are presented within items in the Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet, the trustees must have regard to the substance of the reported transaction or arrangement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or practice.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Accountants Hardwickes, Etruria Old Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. ST1 5PE

Bankers TSB Bank Plc, 9 Smithfield, Haywood Street, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 5JW Solicitors A.H. Brooks & Co, 61 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 6JG Registered Office John Pointon Sports and Recreation Faciltiy, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 7BP

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19[th] February, 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

B.K. Williams

………................................ Trustee

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

I report on the attached accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give 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.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156093 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 08818162

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY (CONTINUED)

USE OF THIS REPORT

This report is made solely to the Trustees of John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility as a body in accordance with the terms of the engagement letter dated 1[st] October, 2020. The Independent Examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s Trustees as a body, for the Independent Examination work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

D.R. Shaw Bsc., F.C.A

Hardwickes, Etruria Old Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. ST1 5PE

19[th] February, 2025

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Other Income
Proceeds of Insurance Claim
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds:-
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities:-
Trading Income
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
2
Support Costs
2
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET OUTGOING RESOURCES BEFORE
TRANSFERS
4
Transfers between Funds
9
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Reconciliation of Funds
Total Opening Funds
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st MARCH 2024/2023		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£

8,214
42,751
50,965
54,175
4,968
59,143
(8,178)

8,178

-

-
-		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£

-
-
-
26,856
-
26,856
(26,856)
(8,178)
(35,034)
1,238,520
1,203,486		 Total
Funds
2024
£
8,214
42,751
50,965
81,031
4,968
85,999
(35,034)
-
(35,034)
1,238,520
1,203,486		 Total
Funds
2023
£

-
49,306
49,306
91,280
5,016
96,296
(46,990)
-
(46,990)
1,285,510
1,238,520








The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The attached notes form part of these accounts.

Charity Number 1156093 Company Number 08818162 (England & Wales)

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[st] MARCH 2024

FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in Hand
CREDITORS:Amounts Falling Due Within One
Year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
RESERVES
Restricted Funds		 Notes

6
7
8

9		 2024
£
£

1,135,739
405
68,292
68,697
(950)
67,747
1,203,486
1,203,486
2023
£
£
1,152,563
995
86,212
87,207
(1,250)
85,957
1,238,520
1,238,520		 2023
£
£
1,152,563
995
86,212
87,207
(1,250)
85,957
1,238,520
1,238,520

1,238,520

The trustees have prepared accounts in accordance with section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 138 of the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006.

For the financial year ended 31[st ] March, 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and the members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19[th] February, 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

B.K. WILLIAMS Director

The attached notes form part of these accounts.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) – (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transition value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

The financial statements cover John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility as an individual company. John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility is incorporated in England and Wales and is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£) and have been rounded to the nearest pound.

The address of the company’s registered office is John Pointon Sports and Recreation Facility, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire. ST13 7BP.

b) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required.

c)

Preparation of the accounts on a Going Concern Basis

The trustees are of the view that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

d) Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Donations and revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. Capital grants are shown as deferred income and credited to the Statement of Financial Activities over the same depreciation periods as the assets to which they relate.

Income received in advance of a service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

e)

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund, and where appropriate, a fair allocation of the depreciation charge.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

f)

Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

g)

Allocation of Support Costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the charity’s activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 4.

h) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Expenditure is capitalised as Fixed Assets in accordance with current accounting principles. Tangible fixed assets are depreciated at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life at the following annual rates:-

Freehold Land is not depreciated.

i) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

j) Cash at Bank and in Hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and balances in bank current accounts.

k)

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

l)

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

  1. RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
Purchases of Resale Goods
Wages
Advertising
Rates
Insurance
Electricity and Gas
Stationery
Telephone and Internet
Computers and Software
Repairs and Renewals
Cleaning
Bank Charges
Sundry Expenses
Depreciation
Support Costs
Accountancy		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
3,704
29,347
100
759
3,048
5,471
59
1,365
-
3,304
545
700
965
4,808
54,175
4,968		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
26,856
26,856
-		 Total
Funds

2024
£
3,704
29,347
100
759
3,048
5,471
59
1,365
-
3,304
545
700
965
31,664
81,031
4,968		 Total
Funds
2023
£
7,128
33,440
200
1,155
1,628
6,405
54
702
306
8,396
431
959
2,624
27,852
91,280
5,016

3. ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS

The charity initially identifies the costs of its support functions. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function. Refer to the table below for the basis for appointment and the analysis of support and governance costs.

Analysis of support and governance costs

Charitable Activities

Accountancy Services		 General
Support
£
-		 Governance
Function
£
4,968		 Governance
Function
£
4,968		 Total
£
4,968		 Basis of
Apportionment
Governance

4. NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR

The net outgoing resources are stated after charging:

Depreciation

2024
£
31,664		 2023
£
27,852		 2023

JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

5. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

Salaries and Wages No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000. Key Management Personnel Remuneration during the year was £Nil ( 2023: £Nil ).

2024
£
29,347		 2023
£
33,440

The average monthly headcount (including part time staff) was 4 staff ( 2023: 4 staff ).

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
7.
8.		 Cost:-
At 1stApril 2023
Additions
At 31stMarch 2024
Depreciation:-
At 1stApril 2023
Charge for the Year
At 31stMarch 2024
Net Book Value:-
At 31stMarch 2024
At 31stMarch 2023
DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
Prepayments
CREDITORS:Amounts Falling Due
Trade Creditors
Accruals		 Freehold Land
and Buildings
£
1,389,877
-
1,389,877
241,704
26,856
268,560
1,121,317
1,148,173
Within One Year		 Plant and
Machinery
£
8,507
11,940
20,447
6,369
3,516
9,885
10,562
2,138		 Office
Equipment
£
90
2,391
2,481
84
604
688
1,793
6		 Fixtures and
Fittings
£
3,789
509
4,298
1,543
688
2,231
2,067
2,246
2024
£
-
405
405
£
200
750
950		 Total
£
1,402,263
14,840
1,417,103
249,700
31,664
281,364
1,135,739
1,152,563
2023
£
790
205
995
£
200
1,050
1,250



JOHN POINTON SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)

9.
10.		 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1st April 2023
Restricted Funds
£
John Pointon & Sons
Limited – Capital Fund
1,148,173
John Pointon & Sons
Limited – Income Fund
90,347
TOTAL RESTRICTED
FUNDS
1,238,520
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
-
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
-
TOTAL FUNDS
1,238,520
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
£
-
-
-
50,965
50,965
50,965		 Outgoing
Resources
£
(26,856)
-

(26,856)

(59,143)
(59,143)
(85,999)		 Transfers
Between
Funds
£
-
(8,178)
(8,178)
8,178
8,178
-		 Transfers
Between
Funds
£
-
(8,178)
(8,178)
8,178
8,178
-		 At 31st March
2024
£
1,121,317
82,169
1,203,486
-
-
1,203,486


Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities		 General Funds
£
-
-
-
-		 Restricted Funds
£
1,135,739
68,697
(950)
1,203,486		 Total Funds
£
1,135,739
68,697
(1,250)
1,203,486