Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 30 November 2021 To: 22 July 2022
Charity name: ALTON GOLF CLUB ASSOCIATION
Charity registration number: 1166738
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the Alton Golf Club Association (AGCA) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Alton and surrounding areas, by provision of facilities for playing of golf. |
| 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 |
Course improvements: a. Ongoing maintenance is improving the course condition b. Work on the bunkers to improve condition c. Continuation of work on the irrigation project |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have adhered to the guidance and have neither needed nor have taken any actions outside those required to sustain the purposes of the charity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The captain is permitted to grant gift four balls to other charities. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Instigation of a partnership with the Alton Cardiac Rehab Centre to provide free golfing and social facilities for patients undergoing cardiac rehabilition |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers continue to be key to our charity. We estimate that work attributed to volunteers in this period was greater than an equivalent employee labour costs of £1OO,OOO pa |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The charity has enabled its members and the community in and around Alton to enjoy the benefits of the exercise involved in playing golf in a safe way. Visitor numbers have continued to be strong and membership has now reached 170 of differing categories. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The objective is to keep the club going and remain financially viable. That has been achieved. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The social fundraising activities have been restarted following Covid. Our chosen Captain's charity is Bushy Leaze Community Support Fund, an Alton based Family Support Group, all of the funds raised make a huge difference to so many families going through really very difficult times. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We have no external investments |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has adequate funds to complete its ongoing works. The cash flow forecast is positive given membership numbers and forecast visitor income. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has set a minimum cash reserve for emergencies of E30k. There are adequate funds to cover such a reserve. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 30k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| 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 | Visitors playing fees (Green Fees) and members subscriptions. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | A decline in membership numbers. A decline in visitors paying green fees. A lack of volunteers. |
| 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 |
| 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 at the AGM and stand down annually apart from the President who has a 3-year tenure. |
| 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 | As per the role description the secretary has the responsibility to induct the trustees. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is run by the trustees under the guidance of the president. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Alton Golf Club Association |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Alton Golf Club |
| Registered charitynumber | 1166738 |
| Charity’s principal address | Old Odiham Road Alton Hampshire GU34 4BU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Crooke | President | |||
| JeremyNeate | Treasurer | |||
| Derek Gardner | Captain | |||
| TerryMcCrossan | MembershipSec | |||
| TonyRansley | ||||
| Will McWilliam | ||||
| Mark Devonshire | ||||
| Mark Rietzler | Vice Captain | |||
| John Wilson | ||||
| MaryHicks | Secretary | Since 30 Nov 2021 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets |
N/A |
from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| N/A | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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) Mary Hicks Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 22/07/2022
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