Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: Hansa Class UK
Charity registration number: 1165467
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the amateur sport of sailing for the public benefit by providing the opportunities for people to participate in Hansa sailing |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Organisation of Hansa Traveller Trophy Series – a series of 1-day sailing competitions open to all members at different venues. Organisation of Hansa National Championship – a 3-day competition open to all members. Organisation of Hansa training events. Provision at events of Hansa Support Rig (6 Hansa 303s on trailer with towing vehicle containing spares, etc.) Support for members at international events |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the CC guidance on public benefit when planning and organising the above activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity does not make grants to individuals or organisations. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable. |
The charity is led and run entirely by Para 1.38 volunteers Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | HCUK ran 9, one day regattas across the country as part of our traveller trophy series. We aim to spread them geographically to provide an opportunity for to participate. There were 68 entrants across the fleets, an increase from 52 last year - 8 Liberty's, 26 303 one-person, 24 303 2-person, and 10 2.3's. The class association is very inclusive and has a good representation of age, gender, culture, and disability participating. HCUK events are open to all, with or without a disability. The 4 fleets mean that people with all sorts of challenges can compete on level terms. Our sailors have varying degrees of physical disability, with some requiring motors to control the sails and steering to enable them to sail independently. We cater for deaf and blind sailors, as well as for people with a range of cognitive and neurodivergent conditions. The standard of sailing is also varied with the top end achieving podium positions at International events, and the bottom end being virtual novices. Our 2-person class also enables those who are unable to sail independently to take part with a buddy. The group are very welcoming and encouraging. This year we introduced a silver fleet competition for 2nd tier sailors. Most sailors require help in some way with transporting boats, rigging them, getting in/out (some with hoists). Some clubs provide a team of volunteers to provide this, others provide the support that they need themselves. HCUK do provide a rig of 6 boats to all events. This is specifically targeted at those who don’t have access to a boat or the resources to facilitate their participation. We have fantastic volunteers |
who manage the rig for us. The wider volunteer community who are involved find their roles rewarding and enjoyable, but a lot of hard work. All rig boats were booked for every event. The National Championships were held at Whitefriars Sailing Club and attracted 32 entries. This is open to people from other nations and in 2024 we had 2 Dutch sailors and one person from Ireland. There were 32 entrants. Between the Traveller series and the National Championships, sailors from 15 different clubs were involved. The class association helps to provide a pathway and inspires sailors to develop and get more involved. In 2024 there was a well-attended training camp which was run in conjunction with the RYA who largely funded the event and provided a highly regarded performance coach. HCUK support some international events, providing on-water support and coaching. In 2024 the European Championships were in the Netherlands. A team of sailors and volunteers with 2 coaches and 2 RIBs facilitated 18 entrants. In the Liberty class the UK had a European Champion. A team of 6 are booked to go to the World Championships in March 2025, taking place in Australia, also supported by HCUK.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We received £15k in income and spent £17.8k in expenditure meaning our cash position decreased to £73.8k at year end. The decrease in funds is as expected as we drawn down from our Rig Fund over time. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The intention of the Trustees is to maintain a level of reserves which ensure that HCUK can continue as a going concern and at least maintain their current level of activity for two years. In addition, the Rig project initiative aims to raise funds to cover all operating costs for its lifetime (currently a target of 10 years). Reserves are held in a separate Natwest Account |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4,693 The intention is to restructure our account balances to increase the level of Reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity does not have sufficient funds to replace our Rig when its running costs deplete its fund (expected to be around 2030). The plan is to replace the Rig via fundraising effort. Without a new rig, we would still run our event schedule but would rely on clubs to provide boats at events. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution dated 1stFebruary 2016 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected from the membership at the AGM |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hansa Class UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1165467 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 Buttermarket Poundbury Dorchester UK DT1 3AZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Philip Hall | Chair of Trustees | Elected at AGM by membership |
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| David Durston | Chair of Executive Committee |
Elected at AGM by membership |
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| Katie Apse | Secretary | Elected at AGM by membership |
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| Paul Phillips | Treasurer | Elected at AGM by membership |
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| Ivor Barrett | AGM and Charity Commission Secretary |
Elected at AGM by membership |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not Applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Ivor Barrett Position (eg Secretary, AGM and Charity Commission Chair, etc) Secretary Date 06 October 2025
Hansa Class UK 1165467 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/01/2024 31/12/2024 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 6,544 2,800 - 1,318 1,301 - - - 11,963 - - - 11,963 6,575 100 3,034 - - - - - - 9,709 - - - 9,709 2,254 - 56,649 58,903 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 3,000 - - - - - - 3,000 - - - 3,000 - 7,763 - - 320 - - - 8,083 - - - 8,083 - 5,083 - 19,987 14,904 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,544 5,800 - 1,318 1,301 - - - 14,963 - - - 14,963 6,575 7,863 3,034 - 320 - - - - 17,792 - - - 17,792 - 2,829 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,544 5,800 - 1,318 1,301 - - - 14,963 - - - 14,963 6,575 7,863 3,034 - 320 - - - - 17,792 - - - 17,792 - 2,829 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Income from UK SailingEvents | 6,544 | 7,392 | ||||
| Income from Overseas SailingEvents | 2,800 | 5,826 | ||||
| RigHire to Other Groups | - | - | ||||
| Donations & Fundraising | 1,318 | 18,253 | ||||
| Other Miscellaneous Income | 1,301 | 1,442 | ||||
| Sale of Fixed Assets | - | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
11,963 | 32,913 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| ProvidingUK SailingEvents | 6,575 | 9,202 | ||||
| ProvidingOverseas SailingEvents | 100 | 16,955 | ||||
| Indirect RigCosts | 3,034 | 3,441 | ||||
| Marketing& Fundraising | - | 34 | ||||
| Management | - | 1,105 | ||||
| Purchase of Fixed Assets | - | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 9,709 | 30,737 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 30,737 | ||||||
| 2,254 | - 5,083 | - | - 2,829 | 2,176 | ||
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| 56,649 | 19,987 | - | 76,636 | 74,460 | ||
| 58,903 | 14,904 | - | 73,807 | 76,636 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/05/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories - Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Hansa 2.3 (Bruce Wake) Hansa 303 (Bruce Wake) 6 Hansa 303 boats 6 boat trailer Ford Transit van Natwest Current Natwest Project Natwest Reserves Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Paul Phillips(May13,2025 20:14 GMT+1) |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 21,179 33,031 4,693 |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 7,965 6,939 - 14,904 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| 21,179 | 7,965 | - | |||
| 33,031 | 6,939 | - | |||
| 4,693 | - | - | |||
| 58,903 | 14,904 | - | |||
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| Paul Phillips(May13,2025 20:14 GMT+1) | Mr PJ Phillips | 13/05/2025 | |||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
13/05/2025
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Hansa UK accounts for YE 31 December 2024
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