Gay Outdoor Club Limited Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year End 31st December 2024 Gay Outdoor Club Limited Company registration number 8020133 Charity registration number 1158873 Annual Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31st December 2024 Trustees, Report: Reference and administration details The Gay Outdoor Club Limited is a company limited by guarantee. It is known as the Gay Outdoor Club, frequently abbreviated to GOC. Company registration number: 08020133 Charity registration number: 1158873 Registered office: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WCIN 3AX The following persons served as Trustees during the reporting period, they served the entire year except where noted: Mrj K Cornwell Mr R Davies Mr l M Widdowson Mr M Gilbraith Mr E Voelcker Miss A Evans Mr K H Chris Ng Ms G Giuffre Mr RG Smith Chair Secretary Treasurer Appointed: 17" October 2024 Appointed: 6" April 2024 Appointed: 6th April 2024 Appointed: 6th April 2024 Resignations: MrA Barr 17" October 2024 Mr R Sheldon 27th July 2024 Mr K German 3, January 2024 Mr P Blackburn 27th July 2024 Bankers: Lloyds Bank plc, Tonbridge, Kent; The Bank of Scotland, Dava, Moray Accountants: Crest Accounting Ltd, 49 Verdayne Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, CRO 8TW Structure, governance and management: The Gay Outdoor Club existed as an unincorporated club from 1974. On the 4th April 2012 it was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and on the 16th October 2014, it was registered as a charity. The charity is governed by the Articles of Association. These were last amended in 2023, with approval from the membership, to ensure that the club fulfilled its diversity and inclusive policy by welcoming everyone in the LGBTQI+ community. The Gay Outdoor Club in 2024 saw changes at board level with several trustee's stepping down. However, all positions have been filled and additional committee members appointed. All the Activities of the club are organised by members on a voluntary basis without payment. There are 33 local groups covering every part of England, Wales and Scotland, and ten specialists groups. During 2023, two new specialist groups were established: History & Culture, and Gardens. In 2024 the club celebrated its 50, Anniversary with a variety of events, which included a member who walked from John o'Groats to Lands End. Each summer the club holds an Annual Outdoor Gathering where members come together over a weekend. In 2024 the event was held in Northampton University. As always, it was well supported and gave our members a chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. Financial Review: Taking into account that the club does not experience significant periods of negative cash flow and that income is reasonably predictable, the club's reserves policy aims to retain reserves equal to between nine and twelve months of total membership income turnover. This is partially as the largest f inancial event thatthe club organises is the Annual Outdoor Gathering, where up to nearly 50% of the cost can be incurred before income is received. However, as the reserves have built up above this level the club is continuing to reduce the balance. This is ongoing and includes providing diversity and inclusion training, marketing initiatives and the establishing of an "access" hardship fund The Charity has no restricted funds and does not act as a custodian or trustee for others. Public benefit statement: The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by The Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties. Objectives and activities: The objects of the company are: To provide or assist in the provision offacilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of any individuals who have need of such facilities especially, but not exclusively, everyone in the LGBTQl+ community with the object of improving their conditions of life. Achievements and performance: Gay Outdoor Club celebrated it's 50th Anniversary year with a series of events held across the country. There was a solo effort from a member who walked from John o'Groats to Lands End. Local Groups staged a variety of events which ranged from tea parties, climbing highest points in their area, river cruises and social dinners. Central London, where the club was formed in 1974, held a special weekend with over 50 members walking in the Saturday - Pride Day Parade, followed by on the Sunday a walk through Soho to commemorate the exact place the club's first meeting took place. Our archivist put on an excellent exhibition at the Club's Annual Outdoor Gathering which was held in Northampton. Members were encouraged to bring memorabilia and reminisce about past events. Membership grew, during 2024, by 25% from1857 to 2231. This was mainly achieved by a change in advertising where the club used social media. Activities: The clubs main activity is walking. Local Groups have a Coordinator who plans a programme of events during the year. These include events relating to our Specialist subjects which are proving increasingly popular. There were several weekends away organised and a continuation of our social meet-up sessions. Inclusive and diverse: The club continues to embrace and welcome all members of the LGBTQI+ community and is working diligently to ensure that our existing membership is friendly and welcoming. GAY OUTDOOR CLUB LIMITED Registered Charity number 1158873 Company Number 8020133 ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM I JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 Gay Outdoor Club Ltd Accounts for the period from l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Charity Name Gay Outdoor Club Limited Working Name GOC Charity Number 1158873 Company Number 8020133 Registered Office 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WCIN 3AX Board of Trustee Directors: P Blackburn A Evans E Voelcker R Sheldon A Barr (Secretary) K German M Gilbraith G Giuffre J Cornwell (Chair) R Davies (Secretary) I Widdowson (Treasurer) K H Chris Ng R Smith Resigned 27th July 2024 Resigned 27th July 2024 Resigned 17th October 2024 Resigned 3rd January 2024 Appointed 17th October 2024 Appointed 6th April 2024 Appointed 6th April 2024 Appointed 6th April 2024 Independent Accountant Crest Accounting Ltd 49 Verdayne Avenue, Shirley, Croydon. Surrey. CRO 8TW Bank Lloyds Bank PLC Tonbridge, Kent Bank of Scotland Dave, Moray Gay Outdoor Club Ltd Statement of Financial Activitie5 For the period from l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds Period Ended 31 December 2024 Restricted Funds Period Ended 31 December 2024 TOTAL FUNDS Period Ended 31 December 2024 TOTAL FUNDS Period Ended 31 December 2023 Incoming Resources Income: General 98,529 98,529 81,376 Total incoming resources 98 529 98 529 81376 Resources Expended Expenses 106,390 106,390 84,955 Total Resources expended 106 390 106 390 84 955 Net movement in funds 7861 7861 3579 Reconciliation of funds Total Funds brought forward 88 292 88,292 91,871 Total Funds carried forward 80 431 80 431 88 292 Gay Outdoor Club Ltd Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024 31 December 2024 31 December 2023 Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Total Current assets Note 3 337 847 79,497 80 681 746 792 87,023 88 561 Creditors falling due within one year Note 4 250 262 Net Assets 80 431 88 299 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 80,431 88,292 Total Funds 80 431 88 292 For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 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 Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. Chair GI 8oc-