Trustees Annual Report th 1st January 2023 to 31 December 2023 st Guiseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Club Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales Charlty Reglstratlon Number.. 1168301 Date.. 12 October 2024 Gulseley Rangers Amateur Rugby Lea8ue Football Club Trustees Annual Report for the Period Ended 31" December 2023 This page is intentionally left blank TAR2023.docx Guiseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Club TrLJStee5 Annual Report for the Period Ended 31" December 2023 Contents Reference and Administration Details... CharltyDetails..................................................................................................................................... Names ofthe Charity Trustees Who Manage the Charity.... .... Structure, Governance and Management.... Description of the Charity's Trusts........................-..............-........-..................-......-........................... Objectives and Activities. Summary of the Objects of the Charity las set out in the ConstltLrtionl.............. Summary of the Main Activities Undertaken for the Public Benefit in Relation to the Charity's Objerts................................................................................................................................................. Statutory Declaration.......................................................................................................................... Achievements and Performance............... Summary of the Main Achievements of the Charity during the Period.............................................. Primary & Youth Rugby................................................................................................................... Open ￿e......................................................................................................................................... Masters............................................................................................................................................ Financial Review.............-..........-.......-..................................................................................................... Review of the Charitvs Financial Position at the End of the Period................................................... The Charitys Principal Sources of Funds............................................................................................. Plans for 2024................................... Declaration.......................................-........ TAR2023.docx Gulseley Rangers Amateur Rugby league Football Club Trustees Annual Report for the Period Ended 31" December 2023 Reference and Administration Details Charity Details Charity Name: Guiseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Clijb Charity Number: 1168301 Charl￿$ Operating Address: 3 Rufford Gardens Yeadon LEEDS LS19 7GG Names of the Charity Trustees Who Manage the Charitv Trustee Mr Neil Anthony Schofield Mrs Helen Louise Schofield Mrs Michelle Elizabeth Hobson Mr Richard McEwan-Peters Mr Alexander Bayfield Mrs Rose Oliver Mr Stuart Miles Bennett Mr Stephen Hobson Mr Anthony Asquith Mrjames Simpson Mr Steven Ingleson Mr Andrew Saunders Office lif any} Appointed 9 January 2019 19" November 2020 9" January 2019 9 January 2019 9, January 2019 Retired rd 3 November 2022 3, November 2022 Il" May 2022 Il" May 2022 26 March 2023 26, June 2023 12, September 2023 IS" Ortober 2023 Structure, Governance and Management Description of the Charity's Trusts Governing Document: Constitution dated 19, july 2016 Organisational Strurture: Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee Appolntment Method: By a resolution passed at a trustees meeting No other person or body is entitled to appoint trustees. TAR2023.docx Guiseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Club Trustees Annual Report for the Period Ended 31 December 2023 Objectives and Activities Summary of the Objects of the Charity ias set out In the Constitutionl The objects of the CIO are.. to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Guiseley and Rawdon ward by the provision of facilities for the playing of rugby league. 121 To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Guiseley and Rawdon ward and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have rbeed of such facilitie5 by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of said inhabitants. 131 to help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, 50 as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as ir¢dividuals and members of society. 5umm3ry of the Main Activities Underraken for the Public Benefit in Relation to the Charity's Objects The club promotes participation in rugby league through the provision of facilities, equipment and coaching. The club operates a number of rugby league team5 at different age groups which take part in both competitive and non-competitive structures affiliated to the national governing body of the sport- the Rugby Football League. Statutory Decla ration The trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Achievements and Performance Summary of the Main Achievem,ent4 fit tle Char,'ty during the Period Despite finally being able to put the pandemic behind us, the club were unable to significantly increase the number of registered players. The main reason for this was the disbanding of the previous season's U165 team after six of their players were selected for Scholarships at Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls, leaving the remainder to join our newly formed Open Age team. We are honoured to be joined by lame5 Simpsorb as a trustee of the club. James has enjoyed a stellar 10-year career with Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair Rugby team in the Super League, and is a current world cup winner with the England team. James, a former Lance Corporal in the I" Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, is now the Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair team coach. Primary & Youth Rugby During the 2023 season the club had a total of 112 registered junior players and 37 registered volunteers.. Under 7516 registered players) Under 851111 Under 951161 TAR2023.docx Gulseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Club Trustees Annual Report for the Period Ended 31" December 2023 Under IOs1101 Under Ils1181 Under 125 Boys1201 Under 12s Girls171 Under 13s Boys1241 The junior player5 combir7ed to participate in teams registered within the Yorkshire Junior & Youth League at age groups U85, U9s, UIOS. Ulls, U12s Boys, U12s Girls and U13s Boys. As we did not have enough Under 12 girls players to form 8 team on our own, the club partnered with Birkenshaw Bluedogs who were in a similar position. The joint venture enabled girls from both clubs to play regular competitive matches. The 2023 season brought mixed fortunes. One of the standout performances was the U12s Boys winning Division 2 after losing only 2 matches 311 season. The U13s also deselve a mention for their efforts in the Yorkshire Juniors Continuation Cup. Unfortunately, they lost in the final to Fe3therstone Lions at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium in Batley. One of our formerjunior players, Fran Goldthorp, has continued her meteoric rise and is now playing for North Queensland Cowboys. becoming one of the first three UK-based players to sign for a WNRL side. Open Age In what is a great addition to the club, we were able to field an Open Age team for the first time in many years. With 30 registered players, the team has competed in the Yorkshire Men's league. This team ensures that we can now provide opportunities to enjoy rugby at Gui5eley. from age 6 to 106. Masters The 20 players in the Masters side have continued to maintain their enthusiastic and enjoyable pursuit of the game at age 35+. Financial Review Review of the Charity's Fin3ncial P051tion at the £Lnd oy ihe Period During this financial period, the club broadly broke even on income of £18,7(X). The income represents a slight detrease on the previous year, mainly due to a reduction in player registrations. The club spent a total of £2,420 on training for coaches and volunteer5. Although this cost is significant, the trustees view this as an essential investment in the club's future. The club ended the period with a bank balance of around £40k. The trustees believe this to be sufficient to meet all its future commitments as they fall due. The Charity's Principal Sources of Funcls The club requires each junior player to pay an annual registration fee to cover costs assotiated with their participation. For the 2023 season. thi5 remained at £85 although this no longer included the RFL registration fee which players now pay in addition. A reduced registration fee of £60 is offered to families with more than one child registered. The trustees may, at their discretion, reduce or cancel the registration fee required for any player for whom the cost would represent a barrier to participation. TAR2023.docx Gulseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Football Club Trustees Annual Report for the Period Ended 31" December 2023 The dub received £6,700 in registration fees. Masters players are only required to pay fees on match days and this income amounted to around £330. Plans for 2024 The trustees would like to increase participation levels at all age groups. Recruitment efforts will target younger children13 to 5 year-oldsl as we feel this age group is already being attracted by other sports. In addition the club will provide taster session5 at all age groups, promoted by campaigns on socia5 media. New protocols will be introduced by the RFL in 2024 to eliminate contact in the younger age groups in ath attempt to promote the sport to new participant5. We will continue to provide opportunities for the younger players to tske part in matchday activities at lo￿1 professional clubs. The trustees continue to look for opportunities to improve our matchday and training facilities. If the club's ambitions for future growth are achieved, then we will find ourselve5 limited by the existing pitch and h05Pltality facilities. We will investigate the feasibility of providing more playing areas, subjett receiving the necessary permissions from Leeds City Council. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the CIO trustees-. Trustee #l Trustee #2 Signature: /J.A . 3LLi.I Full Name: hJEIL gLvi¢