DORKING BRIDGE CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INCORPORATION
Dorking Bridge Club was registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 7 January 2016 at its principal address of North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Surrey RH5 4JP.
TRUSTEES
The trustees who served during the 2024/25 financial year were:
OFFICERS: Steve Hooker (Chairman), Matt Piper (Treasurer) and Chris Woolf (Secretary)
COMMITTEE: Sheena Bassett and Richard Arnatt
OBJECTIVES
Our objectives are:
(1) The advancement of amateur sport by promoting the game of bridge for the benefit of the residents of Dorking and the surrounding area; and
(2) The provision of facilities for the learning, teaching & playing of bridge for the benefit of these residents and to improve the quality of their life.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR
A total of 44 face-to-face bridge sessions were held during the year with 2-4 tables. Although it hasn’t had a significant impact on numbers the move to the more central location at Dorking Christian Centre in March 2024 went well.
Following a drop-off in numbers the Thursday on–line sessions using the Bridge Base On-Line platform introduced in July 2020 to allow play during the Covid epidemic ended in May 2024.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
On-line bridge provided a useful income stream as we opted to run the sessions ourselves, using volunteer members, rather than having it done for us. This meant we were able to provide face-to-face sessions with no charge with a manageable reduction in the Club’s overall financial balance. The end of income from online sessions requires a detailed review of charges for membership/playing.
LOOKING AHEAD
The small number of players playing face-to-face remains a significant concern for the viability of the club. We will continue to explore options for increasing numbers playing face-to-face.
Steve Hooker (Chairman)
September 2025
Charity Income Statement
Income And Expenses
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| DORKING BRIDGE CLUB Charity Number: 1165095 |
Starting Date Ending Date |
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| April 01 2024 To March 31 2025 |
Revenue
Expenses
| Revenue | Revenue | Expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Including Deductions For Returns And Discounts | Wages And Benefits | £0 | |||
| Membership Revenue | £40 | Rent / Mortgage | £3265.50 | ||
| Online BBO Revenue | £405.36 | Utilities | £0 | ||
| Gross Revenue | Office Supplies | £345.05 | |||
| Cost Of Goods Sold | Internet & Phone | £76.80 | |||
| Travel | £0 | ||||
| Insurance | £0 | ||||
| Cogs | £0 | Interest | £0 | ||
| Total Cogs | £445.36 | Depreciation | £0 | ||
| Gross Revenue Minus Cogs |
Gross Profit | Taxes | £0 | ||
| EBU Membership | £189.46 | ||||
| £445.36 | £3606.21 | ||||
| Total Expenses | |||||
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Including Deductions For | Returns And Discounts |
| Membership Revenue | £40 |
| Online BBO Revenue | £405.36 |
| Gross Revenue | |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | |
| Cogs | £0 |
| Total Cogs | £445.36 |
| Gross Profit | |
| Gross Revenue Minus Cogs |
£445.36 |
Net Income
Gross Profit Minus Total Expenses -£3160.85