Trustees report for 01.04.2020 to 05.04.2021
• Activities and achievements during the year
Like most charities and organisations, we had an extremely challenging 12-month period, due to the Covid-19 pandemic spreading across the UK rapidly. We had already cancelled all our session delivery at the start of this period because of this, so we now had to adapt our work, knowing that the pandemic was here to stay and would have a severe impact on our beneficiaries physical and mental wellbeing.
Many of our beneficiaries are isolated and they combat this issue by attending our sessions on a regular basis, to benefit from the inclusion, regular commitment, socialisation with friends and having a focus or goal. However, the national lockdowns took all these positives away, creating more barriers to social inclusion than ever before. Here is a video to see some of our beneficiaries in action before the pandemic - Goals Beyond Grass - Promo - YouTube
Our response as a charity was to ensure our beneficiaries knew we were here with them, and we were not going anywhere. This gave them hope that the activities they love will return, but also helped them during the lockdown with many virtual and covid secure projects being delivered.
For example, one project was a mental health focused programme called GBG Get Talking. GBG Ambassadors including 4 ambassadors who have represented their country in Powerchair, or CP football alongside other patrons had an organised zoom session with our regular participants to see how they are getting on during isolation.
For many this was an amazing surprise, as the England players are their idols and this was something which kept them going through this hard time. It not only gave them something to look forward to, but they could then contact the ambassador later and discuss ideas, experiences, and challenges which they may have been experiencing. Each beneficiary also received a “Care Package” with various treats and goodies in, such as chocolate, a football, a pen, and various other items. Over 70 calls were made, with a variety of calls reaching siblings and friends, helping us to reach over 80 participants. Indirectly, many families have also benefited and expressed this in their feedback, seeing their child or sibling so happy with the call they received!
Another project we are particularly proud of, involved our coaching team delivering an afternoon tea package to our participants and their families or carers. We travelled all over the county and beyond, to ensure our beneficiates didn’t miss out. This was a message from us reminding them that we are here for them, but also a chance to see a familiar face. This facilitated a conversation about how the participants were feeling and gave us an indication on how we can offer further support. Over 145 beneficiaries received a special treat, which not only boosted positivity during such a tricky time but also enabled our beneficiaries to feel supported over this period of isolation.
To support with this further, we had regular weekly virtual events which were helping to keep people connected and together, which ultimately reduced loneliness, helping to positively impact our service user’s mental health. This included over 110 hours on team zoom sessions with a total of 75 participants engaging, where participants could catch up with friends and discuss current challenges. Weekly quizzes at this time really took off, 18 of which helped us to reach an average of 44 teams each week, averaging over 150 per quiz.
Race nights were another virtual method, enabling us to give our service users some virtual entertainment and opportunities to come together. Finally, online competitions were another way of reaching different audiences, giving participants a chance to win prizes but also have fun with their friends online. Games such as 8 ball pool which was accessible on any smart phone, or even the like of FIFA 2020 which engaged the more serious gamers. We delivered 16 online gaming competitions, with over 85 hours of engagement and 280 participants!
From the development of virtual activities, we have developed our skill set as a charity further, by creating online event and website packages, to support the fundraising strategy of the charity.
Throughout this period, as a charity we were working extremely hard to ensure our projects were ready to go as soon as restrictions allowed them. We also delivered a Coach Education programme online via Microsoft Teams, which our current participants could access completely free of charged. This was delivered over 16 hours, with the long-term progressions enabling our participants to become volunteers within their local clubs. Not only this, but the course increased confidence, self-esteem and helped our service users focus on a long-term goal, keeping their spirits high and helping them have a focus while at home during the lockdown periods.
We safely returned to our outdoor sessions for a short period in October 2020 before the restrictions came back in over the winter months. Then finally we returned at the end of March 2021 again. This involved a large amount of adaptation, planning and communication with participants and their families, ensuring that we could ensure we reduced any barriers to our sessions, reduced any risks relating to covid 19 and any individual worries, as many were anxious about returning.
Finally, we have developed a strong partnership with the WFA (Wheelchair Football Association) delivering taster sessions and hosting their development officer which is a full-time position. This will continue going forwards, with the Development Officer on a fixed term basis and is subject to the WFA securing external funding for this role.
Future Plans
We are always looking to continually develop as an organisation. Each community club has its own development plan, ensuring we can maximise our impact within the local area. Alongside partnering organisations in each area, we are aiming to set up regular sessions facilitating inclusive multi-sports and accessible cycling. This will improve the offer and opportunities available for those who are isolated, likely due to a disability or mental health condition. We are aiming to set these regular sessions up which will then become fully sustainable clubs in the long run, enabling people with disabilities to have access to an inclusive sport near them, reducing the barriers to participation.
We are launching the first ever Powerchair Football league within Gloucestershire, when the restrictions allow us to. This will facilitate teams from the local area and the surrounding counties, so that players can have access to competitive sport without having to travel to Exeter or Nottingham. One key part of our development will also be to develop a coach education Programme, engaging local Colleges and Universities in developing an up-and-coming group of learners who are aware of what inclusive sport looks like and how this can be delivered. Overall, throughout 2021 & 2022 we aim to support our participants, their families and anyone else in the community who will be feeling isolated or lonely by hosting a mixture of projects and initiatives to engage the whole community in inclusive sports activities.
On Behalf of
the board of trustee’s
Brian Dix
Chair of Trustee’s
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE’S OF
GOALS BEYOND GRASS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ending 05.04.2021.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charities trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of the examination of the charities accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable direction given by the Charities Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in accordance with seciont130 of the Charities Act; or
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The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs E Miller FMAAT, ACMA, CGMA
EM Accounts
16.11.2021
Goals Beyond Grass Charity Number: 1167624 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES for the year ended 5th April 2021
| Notes Income from: Funding 2 Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Total Income Resource Expenses: Fundraising 4 Charitable activities 5 Total resources expanded Net income/(expenditure) and net movements in funds for the year Reconciliation of funds Total funds bought forward at 01.04.2020 Total Funds carried forward at 05.04.2021 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 87,120 87,120 2,236 2,236 61,454 61,454 2021 |
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| 63,689 87,120 150,810 |
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| 550 550 19,550 79,460 99,010 |
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| 20,100 79,460 99,560 |
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| 43,590 7,660 51,250 32,776 0 32,776 0 |
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| 76,366 7,660 84,026 |
All results are derived from continuing activities The charity has no gains of losses other than recognised in the SOFA
| Goals Beyond Grass | |||
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| Charity Number: 1167624 | |||
| Balance Sheet | |||
| as at 05.04.2021 | |||
| Notes | 2021 | ||
| £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible Assets | 7 | 31,046 | |
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 61,180 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within o8 | 8200 | ||
| Net current assets | 52,980 | ||
| Total Net Assets | 84,026 | ||
| Charity Funds | |||
| Opening Balance | 32,776 | ||
| Surplus | 51,250 |
Total Charity Funds
84,026
Approved by the trustees on: 16.11.2021
Signed:…........................................... Mr B Dix Trustee
Goals beyond Grass Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 05.04.2021
1 Accounting Policies Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounts and Reporting by charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finance Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Incoming Resources
Donations and legacies are recognised as income when received except where any restriction on expenditure demand that a proportion be carried forward as deferred income. The donations under Gift Aid are recognised when receivable. Grants and other incoming resources are the actual amount received in the year.
Resources Expanded
Resources expanded are recognised on an accrual bases. They are allocated to activities based on actual usage. Staff support costs are allocated on the appropriate activity based on the relative amount of time spent on such activities. Premises and other costs are also allocated on actual cost
Cost of the activities of the charity's objectives comprise of these costs incurred by the charity as a result of the delivery of service. Costs of raising funds are associated with attracting voluntary income. Governance costs comprise of costs incurred by the charity in meeting its constitutional and statutory requirements
Fixed Asset Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are included in the balance sheet at cost less depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of valuation, less estimated residual value of each asset over the expected useful life as follows~:
Motor Vehicles 25% Straight Line Equipment 33% Straight Line
Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purposes and are available as general funds
Goals beyond Grass
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 05.04.2021
| 2. Income from donations and legacies Grants Donations Funding 3. Income from Charitable activities Summer Camp Outreach Programme Powerchairs /repayments Fundraising Interest 4. Resources Expanded Summer Camp 5. Charitable Activities Venue Hire Office Rent & costs Storage Travel Insurance/Fees Stationery Postage Telephone Motor Vehicle running Costs Sub Contractors / Staff Costs Expenses Advertising Equipment Other Costs Deprecation Motor Vehicles Depreciation Equipment 7. Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets Cost As at 01.4.2020 Additions Total Cost Depreciation As at 01.04.2020 Depreciation in the year |
2021 £ 1,533 2,236 85,587 89,356 0 1,350 0 56,731 1 58,082 550 250 8,091 0 3 1,847 0 74 926 1,859 69,751 321 2,284 272 4,466 6,050 2,816 99,010 Motor Vehicles Equipment Total £ £ £ 13,200 1,718 14,918 24,200 8,533 32,733 |
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| 37,400 10,251 47,651 |
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| -6,600 -1,140 -7,740 -6,050 -2,816 -8,866 |
| As at 05.04.2021 Net book value 01.04.2020 As at 05.04.2021 |
-12,650 -3,956 -16,606 |
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| 6,600 578 7,178 24,750 6,296 31,046 |
8. Legal Status
The Charity is registered with the charities commission, is limited by guarantee and has no share capital
9. Corporation Tax
The charity is exempt form tax on gains falling withing section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable activities.