STREETS
SPENSER WILSON (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED
Our Ref.. AK/B2021
To the Trustee5 of
Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby
Bradford & Bingley Sports Club
Wagon Lane
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 ILT
28 January 2025
Dear Sirs
During Ihe course of Ihe preparation of your accounts for the period ending 31 July 2024.
the following representations were made lo us by the tnjstees. Please read these
representalions carefully and if you agree wth our understanding please sign and return
a copy of this letter to us as confimotion of this.
Representation
You acknowledged as trustees your responsibility for making accurate
representations to us and for the accounts which we have prepared for the
charity.
You confirmed thal all accounting records had been made available to us for
the purpose of preparing Ihe charity's accounts and that all the transactions
undertaken by the charity had been propedy reflecled and recorded in the
accounting records. All other record5 and ielated information. including minutes
of all meetings had been made available to us.
You confirmed that the charity had no liabilities or contingent liabilities other than
those disclosed in the accounts.
You confirmed that there hove been no events since the balance sheet dale
which required disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the
accounts. other than those already disclosed or included in the accounts.
You confirmed that Ihe charity has had. at no time during the year, any
arrangement. transaction or agreement to provide credit facilities lincluding
loans. quasi-loans or credit transactions) for trustees. nor to guarantee or provide
security for such matters.
You confirm that you are not aware of any transactions with related parties
requiring disclosure in the financial statements.
You confirmed that the charity has not contracted for any capital expenditure
other than as disclosed in the accounts.
You confirmed you are nol aware of any possible or actual instance of non-
compliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework
within which the charity conducls Its business. and which are central to the
charity's ability to conduct ils business.
You confirm that, in your opinion. the charity's financial statements should be
prepared on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support
will be more than adequate for the charity's needs and that on this basis, in your
opinion. the charity is o going concem.
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You confirm that all grants, donalions and other income. including those subject
lo special terms or conditions or recetved for restricted purposes. have been
notified to us. There have been no breeches of terms and conditions during the
period regarding the application of such income.
You confirm that there have been no achJal or suspected inslances of fravd
involving trustees. management or employees who have a significant role in
internal control or fhat could have material effect on the finonciol statements.
You atso confinn that you are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former
truslees. employee, regulators or others.
You confirm the trustees have referTed to Ihe Charity Commission general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the objectives and future activities
of the charity.
Yours faithfully
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We confirrn that we have read ond understood the contents of this letter and agree that
it accurately reflects the representations made to you by the trustees during the course
of preparing the charity'5 accounts.
On behalf of the board of trustees
28 January 2025
## Bumble Bees Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby Mixed Ability Rugby
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** FINANCIAL STATEMENTS **31 JULY 2024** 31 JULY 2024
**Charity Number 1158351**
## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
|**CONTENTS**|**PAGE**|
|---|---|
|Club information|**1**|
|Trustees’ annual report|**2**|
|Independent examiner's report to the trustees|**5**|
|Receipts and payments account|**6**|
|Statement of assets and liabilities|**8**|
|Notes to the financial statements|**9**|
## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **CLUB INFORMATION**
|**Registered charity name**|Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby|
|---|---|
|**Charity number**|1158351|
|**Principal address**|Bradford & Bingley Sports Club|
||Wagon Lane|
||Bingley|
||West Yorkshire|
||BD16 1LT|
|**Trustees**|Dr Jane E Nixon MBE|
||Michael T Harrison|
||Ian Maurice Gill FCCA|
||Mark Ellis|
||Rachael Deborah James|
|**Chair**|Dr Jane E Nixon MBE|
|**Secretary**|Michael T Harrison|
|**Treasurer**|Ian Maurice Gill FCCA|
|**Independent examiner**|Andrea Kennedy BFP FCA FCCA ATT(Fellow)|
||Streets Spenser Wilson (Yorkshire) Limited|
||Equitable House|
||55 Pellon Lane|
||Halifax|
||West Yorkshire|
||HX1 5SP|
|**Bankers**|National Westminster Bank|
||143 Main Street|
||Bingley|
||West Yorkshire|
||BD16 1YH|
||Lloyds Bank|
||P O Box 1000|
||Andover|
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** _**(continued)**_
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
Reference and administrative details are shown on page 1.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby is a charitable incorporated organisation, Registered Charity No. 1158351, and is governed by its constitution.
## **Recruitment and appointment of trustees**
Trustees are elected every three years by vote at an Annual General Meeting.
## **Trustee induction and training**
Induction of Trustees is largely through informal discussion with new recruits. Trustees are supplied with an agreed policy defining the trustees' roles and responsibilities together with a copy of the constitution.
## **Risk management**
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems and/or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of members and volunteers.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
The principal activity of Bumble Bees Mixed Ability Rugby during the year has been to promote community participation in healthy recreation in West Yorkshire and beyond, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of rugby; also, the relief of disabled people resident in West Yorkshire and beyond by bringing people into contact with the sport.
## **DEVELOPMENT, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS**
Report from Jane Nixon, on behalf of the Trustees:
2023/24 has continued with regular training, games both home and away, and increased numbers of both male and female players. Safeguarding of players remained a priority of the rugby club and they have continued to adapt, ensuring ongoing support according to individual needs.
A key achievement of the 2023/25 was a successful application to participate in the 2025 International Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup in France and so planning has been put in place for tour specific fund raising to support key costs and ensure equity of access for players and facilitators.
The charity remains in a healthy place with some sustainable income and reserves. We have had a core group of skilled and committed trustees to help guide the charity and support Bumbles Rugby and look forward to continued collaboration with other mixed ability rugby and sports organisations and promotion of community participation and support. We have a vibrant website and presence on social media, up-to-date brochures and posters available for all and work alongside the Bumbles Rugby to achieve our objectives: RUGBY FOR ALL
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** _**(continued)**_
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
The total excess of expenditure over income for the year was £339. Reserves at the end of the year were £13,902 to be used to help fund future activities.
## **RESERVES AND FUNDS**
The trustees will be investing surplus reserves in projects that aim to increase the charity’s service to the community.
## **PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard for the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and public benefit’.
## **PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS**
The main priority for the Trustees is to promote the charity’s programmes and activities.
## **RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES**
The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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). 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 the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
**TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** _**(continued)**_
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
Andrea Kennedy BFP FCA FCCA ATT(Fellow) has been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Wagon Lane Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 1LT
**Dr Jane E Nixon MBE** Trustee
28 January 2025
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024 set out on pages 6 to 9.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act), and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that in, any respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## **ANDREA KENNEDY BFP FCA FCCA ATT(FELLOW)**
Independent examiner
Equitable House 55 Pellon Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 5SP
28 January 2025
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
|||**2024**||2023||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**
|**£**
|£
|£|
|**FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS**||||||
|Donations|||**2,954**||854|
|Sponsorship|||**–**||2,500|
|Gift aid claims|||**–**||188|
|Bank interest|||**177**||22|
|Tours||||||
|Income||**415**||2,525||
|_Less:_related costs||**(2,127)**||(5,734)||
|||**------------------------------------**||------------------------------------||
||||**(1,712)**||(3,209)|
|Matchday||||||
|Income||**–**||–||
|_Less:_related costs||**(375)**||(473)||
|||**------------------------------------**||------------------------------------||
||||**(375)**||(473)|
|New kit||||||
|Income||**–**||**–**||
|_Less:_related costs||**–**||(2,033)||
|||**------------------------------------**||------------------------------------||
||||**–**||(2,033)|
||||- - - ---------------------------------||-------------------------------|
||||**1,044**||(2,151)|
|**OVERHEADS AND OTHER EXPENSES**||||||
|Advertising||**25**||25||
|Subscriptions||**–**||86||
|Just Giving fees||**216**||216||
|Legal fees||**360**||**–**||
|Accountancy||**702**||669||
|Sundries||**80**||332||
|||-----------------------------------||-----------------------------------||
||||**1,383**||1,328|
||||---- -------------------------------||-------------------------------|
|**(DEFICIT)**|||**(339)**||(3,479)|
|**CASH FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD**|||**14,241**||17,720|
||||-- ---------------------------------||--------------------------------|
|**CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**1**||**13,902**||14,241|
||||============================**-**====||===============================|
**The notes on page 8 form part of these financial statements.**
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**BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
|||**2024**|2023|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Note**|**£**|£|
|**CURRENT ASSETS**||||
|Cash at bank and in hand||**13,902**|14,241|
|||------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|**NET ASSETS**||**13,902**|14,241|
|||====================================|====================================|
|**RESERVES**||||
|Unrestricted income funds|**1**|**13,902**|14,241|
|||------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**||**13,902**|14,241|
|||====================================|====================================|
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 28 January 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
## **Dr Jane E Nixon MBE** Trustee
**The notes on page 8 form part of these financial statements.**
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## **BUMBLE BEES MIXED ABILITY RUGBY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**
## **1. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
|||**Balance at**|**Incoming**|**Outgoing**||**Balance at**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**1**|**August 2023**|**resources**|**resources**|**Transfers**|**31 July 2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|General Funds||**14,241**|**3,546**|**3,885**|**–**|**13,902**|
|||====================================|====================================|====================================|===============================|====================================|
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