| community in SheNeld. |
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| 2. To increase levels of participation ofchildren, young people and |
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| adults with a wide range of disabilities in rock climbing and |
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| 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 |
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| 3. To develop a strong and sustainable network of instructors with |
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| the qualifications, skills and experience needed to confidently help |
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| children, young people and adults with a wide range ofdisabilities |
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| to access and enjoy rock climbing and mountaineering. |
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| Trustees acted throughout the period to provide public benefit: |
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| PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY |
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| RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BYTHE PROVISION OF FACILITIES |
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| FOR PARTICIPATING IN CLIMBING ACTIVITIES FOR THE |
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| RESIDENTS OF SHEFFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREAS. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| "Taster sessions" also restarted following the Covid break, in "1:1"format, |
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| with just one new climber or new climber family meeting Climbing for All |
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| Sheffield's lead instructor plus a Foundry instructor and other volunteers |
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| as needed for support. The 1:1format ensures that the new climber's | ||||||
| enjoyment ofclimbing is at the forefront, and the best equipment and |
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| support arrangements can be explored and put in place. |
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| Additional | details | ofobjectives | and activities {Optional information) | |||
| Volunteers are essential to the operation ofclimbing activities. Many of |
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| the charity's climbers require assistance ofone or two side-climbers with |
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| 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. |
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| investment; | ||||||
| ~ 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Annual expenditure was E3,032, ofwhich E2,?16was on instructor costs, |
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| and ihe remainder on equipment. The ratio of reserves to annual |
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| expenditure was therefore greater than 100%. |
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| Policy on reserves will be reviewed alongside operational planning and |
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| financial review. |
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| 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 |
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| relevant about: | headlines. | |
| ~ 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; ~ 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Principle income was from donations, at K3,106.This included donations |
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| in memoriam from the family ofclimber Mark Morrison, also fundraising |
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| marathons run by the parents ofCfAS climber William Ryder. The |
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| University ofSheffield's disabled students committee hosted a public lecture by renowned paraclimber Jesse Dufton, with donations in aid of |
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| CfAS. The charity's policy is to accept donations from organisations who have compatible values to ours. We also received donations from The |
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| 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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Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| 84 Cash funds | Bank account | 5,728 | ||||||||
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| 84Assets retained for | the | Details | Fund towhich asset belon s |
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| 86Liabilities | Detaiis | Fund liabili |
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