2025-03-31-accounts - Tora Budo Kai

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Tora Budo Kai

Charity Number 1162021

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Reference and Administration Details

Charity Name: Tora Budo Kai Other names: Tora Judo Kai, Yawara Kai Charity Number: 1162021

Address: 107 Palmers Lease, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 0HH

Trustees

Name Role Stephen Chappell Chair Helen Davis Trustee Paul Thomas Trustee

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document: Constitution

Structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee Selection: By member vote

Objectives and Activities

The object of Tora Budo Kai is to promote participation in Martial Arts for public benefit. The charity operates Judo and Ju Jitsu clubs across the South West.

The club’s objectives for 2024–2025 were to:

Increase participation and membership across all club locations.
Expand the charity’s reach through the development of additional club activity and improved community engagement.
Strengthen collaboration and shared learning opportunities across the group.
Deliver charitable fundraising activities in support of Bristol Autism Support.
Continue to maintain strong safeguarding, governance, and coaching standards.

Achievements and Performance

The Trustees confirm compliance with public benefit guidance.

Key Achievements

Overview – During the year, the club continued to focus on sustainable growth, community engagement, and the development of coaching standards across the organisation. Membership growth remained a key priority, supported by the opening of a new club location and increased collaborative activities across the group. At the end of the reporting period, the charity had 71 members across four clubs.
Club Development and Membership Growth – A significant achievement during the year was the opening of a new club in Burtle, Somerset, led by Sensei Paul Thomas. To support the new location and provide a safe and effective training environment, the charity invested in new mats for student use. This expansion supports the club’s long-term objective of increasing participation in martial arts across the region.
Community Engagement and Fundraising – The club continued its commitment to supporting local charitable causes. Following consideration by the Trustees, Bristol Autism Support was selected as the charity’s fundraising partner for the year. A successful fundraising event was held, generating a donation of £520.00. The event also featured a guest coaching session delivered by Olympian Lele Nairne, which provided a valuable experience for members and helped further raise the profile of the club within the local community.
Coaching, Development and Participation – The charity remained committed to supporting member and coach development throughout the year. Sensei Ian Williamson achieved his Second Dan Black Belt in Judo, while Sensei Dave Wheeler achieved his Second Dan Black Belt in Ju Jitsu. Members were also encouraged to attend external development opportunities, including an Aikido course in Lambourn and a Ju Jitsu course in Redditch. In addition, a boxing masterclass session was delivered at the Yawara Kwai North Bristol club, with participation from members across the organisation and the wider local community.
Competition and Personal Achievement – Members continued to challenge themselves through participation in competitive and developmental activities. Sensei Ian Llewellin entered his first Brazilian Ju Jitsu competition, marking his return to competitive martial arts for the first time in nearly 40 years since previously competing in Judo.
Governance and Safeguarding – The Trustees continue to maintain appropriate safeguarding, governance, and training procedures across all club activities. Safeguarding and compliance records continue to be monitored and reviewed regularly to ensure the welfare and safety of all participants.

Objectives for Next Year, 2025/2026

In the coming year, the Trustees will pursue the following objectives in accordance with the charity’s purposes and for the public benefit.

To continue increasing participation in martial arts by growing membership across all existing club locations and supporting the development of the new Burtle club.
To strengthen community engagement through local promotional activities, collaborative training events, and charity fundraising initiatives.
To continue developing coaching standards and volunteer capability through training, grading opportunities, and external development courses.
To enhance opportunities for members by increasing cross-club collaboration and broadening the range of activities available across the organisation.
To maintain effective governance, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures to support the welfare of all members and participants.

Financial Review

The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately one year’s income.

	Tora Budo Kai	Tora Budo Kai	Tora Budo Kai	No 1152921
	For the period from	1 Apr 24	To	31 Mar 25

Section A Receipts and Payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last Year to the nearest £
All receipts	10,401	10,401	11,132
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
Sub total (Gross income for AR)	10,401	10,401	11,132

0 0 0 0	0 0 0 0	0 0 0 10,401
			0
			0
			0

0	0	10,401	11,132

A3 Payments
All expenditure	12,103	0	0	12,103	11,758
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0
Sub total	12,103	0	0	12,103	11,758

A4 Assest and investment purchases, (see table)
	0				0
	0				0
Sub total	0				0
Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers betw een funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
					11,758

	(1,702)	0	0	(1,702)	(626)
	0	0	0	0	0
	4,715	0	0	4,715	3,413
	3,013	0	0	3,013	4,715

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

06 Apr 2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details Bank balance Total cash funds ree balances with receipts and payments account(s) Details	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endow ment funds to the nearest £
	3013	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	3013	0	0
			OK
			Endow ment funds to the nearest £
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	0	0	0
Details	Funds to w hich asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
Details	Funds to w hich asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
		0	0
Details Signature	Funds to w hich liabilitybelongs Amount due (optional) 0 0 0 0 0 Print Name		When due (optional)





			Date of approval
SteveChappell	Steve Chappll		06 Apr 2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

06/04/2025

Declaration

Approved by the Trustees. Stephen James Chappell

Steve Chappell Chair

06 April 2025