– – April 6[th] 2022 April 5[th] 2023 Goals Beyond Grass Trustee Report
• Activities and achievements during the year
The financial year of 2022-2023 brought many challenges to small charities, working on the ground within their communities, however we can look back at this period with a great sense of pride, at GBG. Following the initial short-term recovery from the pandemic, we knew that we had to continue reaching those most at risk within our community, many of which who are still recovering now from that period of time, whether that’s due to increased anxiety, lacking confidence or managing health conditions. This year we also faced the cost-of-living crisis like never before, which was a great challenge for us as an organisation but even more so for our beneficiaries, many of which are on low incomes and have minimal support networks.
We diversified our work significantly during this year, to ensure that we could be reactive to modern day challenges, which were heightening the issues we aim to address, such as social isolation and a lack of inclusive opportunities within the community. We utilised the emergency funding pots which also became available, which enabled us to set up two Warm Hubs, providing a warm space, hot drinks, electricity charging points and activities for people within our locality most in need of support during the cold months. As well as this, we supplied 60 Warm Packs, which involved a mixture of items for the winter months, such as hats, gloves, a torch, blankets and other items which come of use for cold households. These were distributed utilising local partnerships with the food bank, GL3 Community Hub and Bromford Housing, who could refer people to claim a warm pack, ensuring we reached new service users who were most in need of this provision.
From starting the Warm Hubs in December 2022, we now have a social group which has formed, which will run all year round for the audience who attended the warm space. This is our Food, Fun and Friendship group, which will provide activities, day trips and weekly opportunities to meet others in their local area, as well as enjoy lunch provided free of charge. This eases the pressure on the beneficiaries both financially and reduces social isolation, as well as creating many new opportunities for those who are often excluded.
Before the weekly social group, we also run a Bat and Chat, aimed at the same audience, free of charge offering low intensity exercise and opportunities to take part in a relaxed activity with their trusted peers.
Our Community Club programme has continued to develop, with our weekly and fortnightly sessions growing yet again. We have developed and built participation in the Forest of Dean, providing a local track where cyclists can take in the natural surroundings, which is as research suggests significant for boosting mental health.
We have had further growth within our PAN Disability football set up, with now over 60 members signed up across our two clubs, which facilitate 5 competitive teams. We are also planning to expand this further and offer a children’s opportunity in line with the FA community programme’s which are released in 2024.
The Holiday, Activity and Food Programme continued and developed during this time, reaching children from all over the Tewksbury district, working closely with Young Gloucestershire and the Gloucestershire County Council.
We continued our work with Active Gloucestershire as a delivery partner for the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme. This year the focus has been on delivering multisport sessions in community venues aimed at engaging older adults with long term health conditions. We successfully delivered weekly sessions from the GL3 Community Hub in Churchdown.
With the expansion of our offer and demand growing over the year for our services and activities there was a real need for additional staffing resource. GBG secured funding for a Sports Development Officer post 30 hours per week and the post has gone out to advert.
Future Plans
Once the new Sports Development Officer has settled into post they will be looking at expanding the sports that we deliver with the introduction of Powerhockey in the first instance.
GBG Bikes are hoping to work with Wheels for All to develop the inclusive cycling offer at Blackbridge Athletics track in Gloucester and other areas of the county.
We will continue our work with Young Gloucestershire and develop the HAF offer and increase the numbers participating.
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 05.04.2023.
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
22.01.2024
Goals Beyond Grass Charity Number: 1167624 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES for the year ended 5th April 2023
| 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 06.04.202 Total Funds carried forward at 05.04.2023 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 8,540 149,901 158,441 16,754 16,754 33,687 33,687 2023 |
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| 58,981 149,901 208,882 |
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| 0 74,639 115,607 190,246 |
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| 74,639 115,607 190,246 |
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| -15,658 34,294 18,636 101,912 0 101,912 0 |
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| 86,254 34,294 120,548 |
All results are derived from continuing activities The charity has no gains of losses other than recognised in the SOFA
Goals Beyond Grass Charity Number: 1167624 Balance Sheet for the year ended 5th April 2023
| Notes | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible Assets | 7 | 33,548 | |
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 87,000 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one y8 | 0 | ||
| Net current assets | 87,000 | ||
| Total Net Assets | 120,548 | ||
| Charity Funds | |||
| Opening Balance | 101,892 | ||
| Surplus | 18,636 | ||
| Total Charity Funds | 120,528 |
Approved by the trustees on: 22.01.2024
Signed:…........................................... Mr B Dix Trustee
Goals beyond Grass Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5th April 2023
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 5th April 2023
| 2. Income from donations and legacies Grants Donations Funding 3. Income from Charitable activities Accessible Sports Powerchairs /repayments Fundraising Interest Coaching / Delivery 4. Resources Expanded |
2023 £ 0 16,754 158,441 |
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| 175,195 | |
| 0 24,582 45 9,060 |
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| 33,687 | |
| 0 |
5. Charitable Activities
| Advertising/Promotional Bank Charges Computer Costs DBS Donation Equipment Expense Fantasy Football Winnings Insurances Kit League Fees Merchandise Motor Vehicle Running Costs Office/General Administrative Expenses Other Professional Services PAYE & NIC Pension Phone Costs Printing, Postage and Stationery Prizes Refreshments Rent Repairs Salaries & Wages Training Travel and Accommodation Uniform Utilities Venue Hire Fixtures and Fittings Depreciation Charge Motor Vehicles Depreciation Charge Office Equipment Depreciaiton Charge |
3,762 19 2,951 59 1,079 492 23 3,595 2,422 1,000 1,738 4,027 305 9,954 2,586 713 106 128 1,667 16,200 696 81,245 13,186 835 14,573 15,931 10,850 104 |
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| 190,246 |
| 7. Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets Cost As at 06.04.2022 Additions Total Cost 05.04.2023 Depreciation As at 06.04.2022 Depreciation in the year Total Cost 05.04.2023 Net book value As at 06.04.2022 As at 05.04.2023 |
Motor Vehicles Equipment Office Equipm Total £ £ £ £ 38,400 38,582 0 76,982 6,000 9,576 314 15,890 |
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| 44,400 48,158 314 92,872 |
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| -18,838 -13,602 0 -32,440 -10,850 -15,931 -104 -26,885 |
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| -29,688 -29,533 -104 -59,325 |
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| 19,562 24,980 0 44,542 14,712 18,625 210 33,548 |
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.