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community
in SheNeld.
2. To increase levels of participation
ofchildren,
young people and
adults
with a wide range of disabilities
in rock climbing
and
mountaineering,
in order to:
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Improve their physical development,
health and wellbeing;
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Improve their self-image
and self-esteem;
and
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Develop their confidence and ability to communicate
and interact
with other people.
3. To develop a strong and sustainable
network of instructors
with
the qualifications,
skills and experience needed to confidently
help
children,
young people and adults with a wide range ofdisabilities
to access and enjoy rock climbing
and mountaineering.
Trustees acted throughout
the period to provide
public benefit:
PROMOTING
COMMUNITY
PARTICIPATION
IN HEALTHY
RECREATION
IN PARTICULAR BYTHE PROVISION OF FACILITIES
FOR PARTICIPATING
IN CLIMBING ACTIVITIES FOR THE
RESIDENTS OF SHEFFIELD AND SURROUNDING
AREAS.
Summary
ofthe main
activities undertaken
for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects {include within
this section the statutory
declaration
that trustees
have
Operating
at The Foundry
Climbing
Centre, the club enables disabled
climbers to be visible and included
in the climbing
community
in Sheffield.
Involvement
ofvolunteers
from the climbing
community,
and
development
ofexperience amongst
volunteers
and instructors,
promotes
climbing as an inclusive
activity for children,
young people and
adults with disabilities.
had regard tothe guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
benefit)
With Covid-19 restrictions
lifted by the start ofthe reporting
period, the
climbing
club ran at full strength.
Blocks of instructor-led
sessions were
run every 2-4 weeks throughout
the year during school term times, with
small groups ofclimbers assisted
by volunteers.
"Taster sessions" also restarted
following the Covid break,
in "1:1"format,
with just one new climber or new climber family meeting
Climbing
for All
Sheffield's
lead instructor
plus a Foundry
instructor
and other volunteers
as needed for support. The 1:1format ensures that the new climber's
enjoyment
ofclimbing
is at the forefront,
and the best equipment
and
support arrangements
can be explored and put in place.
Additional details ofobjectives and activities {Optional information)
Volunteers
are essential to the operation
ofclimbing
activities. Many of
the charity's
climbers require assistance ofone or two side-climbers
with
You may choose to include
statements,
where relevant,
further
about:
belayers for climber and side-climber(s),
as well as assisted rope
systems.
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policy on
grantmaking; Whilst instructors
are employed
by The Foundry
and are paid, volunteers
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policy programme
related are unpaid,
keeping cost ofsessions affordable.
investment;
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contribution
volunteers.
made by Friendly
interactions
with volunteers
make climbing sessions fun for
many climbers,
while the involvement
ofmost volunteers
in various
aspects ofclimbing
is a major contributor to the visibility ofdisabled
climbers
in the climbing
community.
Briefstatement ofthe
charity's
policy on reserves
Our reserves
position: at end of FY (July 2021) unrestricted
funds stood
at E5,728, an increase off1,231 over the year.
Annual
expenditure
was E3,032, ofwhich E2,?16was on instructor costs,
and
ihe
remainder
on
equipment.
The
ratio
of reserves
to
annual
expenditure
was therefore greater than 100%.
Policy on reserves
will be reviewed
alongside
operational
planning
and
financial
review.
Details ofany funds materially
in deficit
None
Further financial
review details
{Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional
information,
where
The attached financial
report sets out key income and expenditure
relevant about: headlines.
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the charity's
principal sources
offunds (including
any
fundraising);
The major costs in FY22 were for instructors
to lead climbing sessions, at
E2,716.Income from sessions was P1,157:ihe charity remains
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how expenditure
has supported
the key objectives ofthe charity;
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investment
policy and
objectives including
any ethical
committed
to providing
climbing
opportunities
to all, regardless
oftheir
ability to pay, and non-subsidised
pricing would be prohibitive
to many
CfAS climbers.
Many climbers do, however,
pay the suggested
contribution
ofE?.50per session, and some pay more.
investment
policy adopted.
Kit previously
donated
by sponsors
mainly
remained
in operation
through
the year, with additional
spend off316as part of rolling replacement.
Note that equipment
items are not listed as assets because monetary
transfer ofequipment
would not be feasible.
Principle income was from donations,
at K3,106.This included
donations
in memoriam
from the family ofclimber Mark Morrison, also fundraising
marathons
run by the parents ofCfAS climber William Ryder. The
University
ofSheffield's disabled students
committee
hosted a public
lecture by renowned
paraclimber Jesse Dufton, with donations
in aid of
CfAS. The charity's
policy is to accept donations
from organisations
who
have compatible
values to ours. We also received donations
from The
Climbers Club's annual
dinner,
and from individuals
who like what we do.
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The trustees are proud ofthe charity's success to date and consider itto be their duty and privilege to further
expand
climbing
opportunities,
enjoyment
and inclusion
for the disabled
community.
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Categones Details Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
to neatest F to nearest F. to nearest F
84 Cash funds Bank account 5,728
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest f. to nearest F. to nearest R
82Other monetary assets
83Investment assets Fund to which
asset belon
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84Assets retained for the Details Fund towhich
asset belon s
Cost loptionai) Current value
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charity's
own use
86Liabilities Detaiis Fund
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to which
relates
Amount due
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When due
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behalf of aH the trustees
on Signature Print Name Date of
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