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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] October 2022 To 30[th] September 2023
Charity name: Gravesend Rowing Club
Charity registration number: 117601
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The Charity's purpose is to make provision
the charity as set out in its for, and expand participation in, the amateur
governing document sport of rowing in Gravesham and the
surrounding area.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and The charity has approximately 60 members,
activities in relation to those 1.19 who regularly partake in, or support, the
sport of rowing. This covers a range of
purposes for the public
activities, including fine boat rowing, coastal
benefit, in particular, the
rowing, and indoor rowing. Such activities
activities, projects or services
are overseen by volunteers qualified in the
identified in the accounts.
teaching of rowing. Membership of the club
is open to all residents of Gravesham and
the surrounding area, who are aged 13
years over, on the payment of the
membership fee.
The club additionally offers concessionary
rates to those who would otherwise be
unable to participate in the sport, and for
those learning to row through its school
outreach programmes.
The club encourages participation in the
sport throughout maintenance of its fleet of
boats, indoor row machines, and clubhouse
(funded through various social and
fundraising events).
It encourages competitive participation
through entering members into rowing
races including the Danson Dashes
regatta, which it jointly runs with Erith
Rowing Club.
The club has worked to bring rowing to non-
members, primarily through its links with
local schools. As well as offering school
training sessions, the club hosted for a fourth
year an indoor rowing competition for local
schools. This allows non-members to
participate in the sport of indoor rowing at no
cost to the individual.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 We confirm the trustees have had due
whether the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s
had regard to the guidance guidance on public benefit.
issued by the Charity
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Commission on public benefit
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Gravesend Rowing Club is completely run on the contributions by volunteers, with no paid members or coaches. As well as the contribution of the elected committee we recognise the contribution from those who have organised fundraising events, helped run rowing and training sessions and assisting at races. |
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
This year the charity has endeavoured to
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| This year the charity has endeavoured to | ||
| 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 | grow the skill set of its adult and junior members. The club has continued to increase its presence in the local rowing community by running an amateur rowing event in Bexley alongside Erith Rowing Club, which was open to all British Rowing affiliated clubs. The club has additionally expanded the experience of its members by entering cruise into racing events across the Southeast. These range from at local events open to all, to more challenging events and those open to crews from across the world, such as the Head of the River Race in London and the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta. Closer to home, the club has held a number of events that aim to develop links with the local community including the schools indoor rowing championships and friendly indoor rowing events with teams invited to join from the PLA and the RNLI. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Gravesend Rowing Club consider the
financial position at the end financial position of the club healthy at the
of the period end of the year with a value at approximately
£125,000. This is £10,000 lower than the
start of the year, however, the charity still
consider this to be a healthy amount of
reserves.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The honorary treasurer each year
policy for holding reserves recommends that the charity endeavour to
stating why they are held hold approximately £10,000 in reserves,
wherever possible within usual cycles of
income and expenditure, to account for any
unexpected spending requirement this has
been maintained throughout the reporting
period.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The charity operates with zero reserves
reserves held. This has been decided to allow the
charity to invest within itself and be able to
spend any savings for charitable purposes
without restrictions. The treasurer has
recommended an unofficial £10,000 reserve.
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 The charity has no such benefit.
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There is no uncertainties about the charity’s
uncertainties about the continuation in the future.
charity continuing as a going
concern
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Para 1.47 | The main source of funding for Gravesend Rowing Club is from membership fees paid by members. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | Election by fully paid adult members |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Gravesend Rowing Club
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 117601
Charity’s principal address Gravesend Rowing Club
Gordons Promenade
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 2BS
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Matthew Johnson Captain By election of membership
Melissa Stanley Membership By election of membership
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Secretary
3 Amelia Page Safety Adviser By election of membership
4 Dave Wellard Honorary Treasurer By election of membership
5 Stephen Cason Bar Manager By election of membership
6 Bradley Smith Premises Manager By election of membership
7 Richard Hopperton Chairman By election of membership
Jonothan Ackroyd Honorary Secretary 05/02/2023 to By election of membership
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets There are no assets held in this capacity held in this capacity Name and objects of the There are no assets held in this capacity charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for There are no assets held in this capacity safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name(s) Positlon (èg Secretary, Chair, etc) a srFvwQ ok1 MIThS¥LSff IP s E CLeTrf-I Date
| GBP | TOTALS 14,987.00 120.00 636.50 774.50 4,072.23 628.00 350.00 4,709.00 600.00 2,080.00 28,957.23 870.00 3,193.74 1,063.00 649.51 52.38 2,636.46 32.00 198.00 182.82 926.40 8,045.13 9,891.97 244.19 355.66 1,494.98 184.98 1,305.10 3,684.22 623.69 3,393.39 39,027.62 125,662.04 125,662.04 |
TOTALS 14,987.00 120.00 636.50 774.50 4,072.23 628.00 350.00 4,709.00 600.00 2,080.00 28,957.23 870.00 3,193.74 1,063.00 649.51 52.38 2,636.46 32.00 198.00 182.82 926.40 8,045.13 9,891.97 244.19 355.66 1,494.98 184.98 1,305.10 3,684.22 623.69 3,393.39 39,027.62 125,662.04 125,662.04 |
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| GRAVESEND ROWING CLU | B | |||||||||||||||
| Movement Beginning of year balance End ofyear balance |
-10,070.39 | Oct 22 Nov 22 Dec 22 Jan 23 Feb 23 Mar 23 Apr 23 May 23 Jun 23 Jul 23 Aug 23 Sep 23 |
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| 135,732.43 | ||||||||||||||||
| 125,662.04 | ||||||||||||||||
| INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
| Category Membership Rack Fees Donations (inc Amazon Smile) Fundraising Bar and events Income (inc Paypal) Course Fees Services and Gifts in Kind Seat Fees Club Kit Learn to Row |
Description 1,455.00 1,175.00 1,073.00 1,465.00 1,459.00 1,085.00 1,138.00 1,041.00 1,159.00 1,213.00 1,293.00 1,431.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 12.15 0.00 500.00 5.00 19.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 120.00 0.00 0.00 417.00 58.00 10.00 115.50 8.00 22.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 537.87 1,101.79 875.55 48.59 26.52 131.92 207.53 55.41 570.15 178.32 162.54 176.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 628.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.00 86.00 0.00 0.00 322.00 249.50 208.00 85.00 473.00 1,096.00 2,100.50 65.00 0.00 576.00 24.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 320.00 80.00 80.00 1,440.00 160.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| 1,455.00 | 1,175.00 | 1,073.00 | 1,465.00 | 1,459.00 | 1,085.00 | 1,138.00 | 1,041.00 | 1,159.00 | 1,213.00 | 1,293.00 | 1,431.00 | 14,987.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 120.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 120.00 | ||||
| 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.15 | 0.00 | 500.00 | 5.00 | 19.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 636.50 | ||||
| 120.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 417.00 | 58.00 | 10.00 | 115.50 | 8.00 | 22.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 774.50 | ||||
| 537.87 | 1,101.79 | 875.55 | 48.59 | 26.52 | 131.92 | 207.53 | 55.41 | 570.15 | 178.32 | 162.54 | 176.04 | 4,072.23 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 628.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 628.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 350.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 350.00 | ||||
| 24.00 | 86.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 322.00 | 249.50 | 208.00 | 85.00 | 473.00 | 1,096.00 | 2,100.50 | 65.00 | 4,709.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 576.00 | 24.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 600.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 320.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 1,440.00 | 160.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,080.00 | ||||
| Total | 2,236.87 2,938.79 2,322.55 2,062.74 1,865.52 2,296.42 1,754.03 1,916.76 3,664.15 2,655.32 3,564.04 1,680.04 |
28,957.23 | ||||||||||||||
| Expenditure | ||||||||||||||||
| Category | Description | |||||||||||||||
| Rent Electricity Gas TV / Music / Bar Licence Website / Digital Presence Insurance Equipment and Gym (Purchases) Coaching Fees / Training Courses Building Repairs and Maintenance Boat Repairs Boat Maintenance Boat Purchases Trailer Costs Fuel (Launch and Transport) Bar Costs Cleaning Products Legal and Professional Fees Seat Fees and Entries Club Kit Facility Hire /Event Costs |
72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 870.00 | |||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 70.61 | 278.51 | 278.51 | 251.06 | 278.51 | 306.58 | 317.00 | 296.16 | 621.28 | 495.52 | 3,193.74 | ||||
| 24.00 | 24.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 67.00 | 182.00 | 182.00 | 182.00 | 1,063.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 157.75 | 0.00 | 311.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 649.51 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 52.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 52.38 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,047.59 | 546.29 | 521.29 | 521.29 | 2,636.46 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 32.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 32.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 198.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 198.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | 12.00 | 110.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60.82 | 182.82 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 926.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 926.40 | ||||
| 2,540.00 | 5,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 158.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 346.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8,045.13 | ||||
| 2,914.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,594.99 | 0.00 | 98.00 | 722.04 | 3,562.94 | 9,891.97 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 244.19 | 244.19 | ||||
| 0.00 | 55.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 78.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.48 | 49.54 | 41.35 | 39.55 | 61.28 | 355.66 | ||||
| 425.14 | 0.00 | 299.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 294.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 278.16 | 197.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,494.98 | ||||
| 184.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 184.98 | ||||
| 630.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 459.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 216.00 | 1,305.10 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 284.00 | 900.92 | 0.00 | 887.80 | 752.00 | 0.00 | 859.50 | 0.00 | 3,684.22 | ||||
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 623.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 623.69 | ||||
| 225.00 | 174.00 | 1,370.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 316.00 | 16.00 | 0.00 | 1,160.39 | 132.00 | 3,393.39 | ||||
| Total | 7,015.62 5,536.43 2,169.34 418.01 1,404.23 2,671.13 877.11 4,516.48 2,946.21 1,745.97 4,178.55 5,548.54 |
39,027.62 | ||||||||||||||
| Starting balance (Statements) Ending balance Actual balance (Santander) Actual balance (Barclays) Statement Movement (Santander) Statement Movement (Barclays) |
135,732.43 130,953.68 128,356.04 128,509.25 130,153.98 130,615.27 130,240.56 131,117.48 128,517.76 129,235.70 130,145.05 129,530.54 130,953.68 128,356.04 128,509.25 130,153.98 130,615.27 130,240.56 131,117.48 128,517.76 129,235.70 130,145.05 129,530.54 125,662.04 118,308.78 118,097.35 117,677.01 117,615.15 117,204.61 116,736.88 116,408.87 114,927.11 113,110.49 112,492.11 109,965.84 109,017.78 12,976.90 10,411.69 11,015.24 12,703.83 13,575.66 13,620.68 14,607.61 13,611.65 16,007.21 17,694.94 19,446.70 16,644.26 3,010.62 211.43 420.34 61.86 410.54 467.73 328.01 1,481.76 1,816.62 618.38 2,526.27 948.06 1,436.13 2,565.21 -603.55 -1,688.59 -871.83 -45.02 -986.93 995.96 -2,395.56 -1,687.73 -1,751.76 2,802.44 |
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| 135,732.43 | 130,953.68 | 128,356.04 | 128,509.25 | 130,153.98 | 130,615.27 | 130,240.56 | 131,117.48 | 128,517.76 | 129,235.70 | 130,145.05 | 129,530.54 | |||||
| 130,953.68 | 128,356.04 | 128,509.25 | 130,153.98 | 130,615.27 | 130,240.56 | 131,117.48 | 128,517.76 | 129,235.70 | 130,145.05 | 129,530.54 | 125,662.04 | |||||
| 121,319.40 | 118,308.78 | 118,097.35 | 117,677.01 | 117,615.15 | 117,204.61 | 116,736.88 | 116,408.87 | 114,927.11 | 113,110.49 | 112,492.11 | 109,965.84 | 109,017.78 | ||||
| 14,413.03 | 12,976.90 | 10,411.69 | 11,015.24 | 12,703.83 | 13,575.66 | 13,620.68 | 14,607.61 | 13,611.65 | 16,007.21 | 17,694.94 | 19,446.70 | 16,644.26 | ||||
| 3,010.62 | 211.43 | 420.34 | 61.86 | 410.54 | 467.73 | 328.01 | 1,481.76 | 1,816.62 | 618.38 | 2,526.27 | 948.06 | |||||
| 1,436.13 | 2,565.21 | -603.55 | -1,688.59 | -871.83 | -45.02 | -986.93 | 995.96 | -2,395.56 | -1,687.73 | -1,751.76 | 2,802.44 |
| Type | Type | Details | Details | Details | Value |
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| Cash Funds | Achievements of its charitable objectives | 125,662.04 | |||
| Assets retained for the Charity’s own use |
Buildingat Gordon Promenade | 182,190.00 105,100.00 14,658.00 16,965.00 7,532.00 |
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| Other Misc.(includingtrophies,stock etc.) | |||||
| Liabilities | Outstandingliabilities for the reported accounting | 0 | |||
| For all assets, value given is based on curr | ent insurance value. | ||||
| Date | Position Held | Print Name | Signature | ||
| 07 July 2024 | Ca | ptain | MATTHEW JOHNSON | M Johnson | |
| 07 July 2024 | Membersh | ip Secretary | MEL STANLEY | M Stanley |
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