Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 05 11 2022 31 10 2023
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name STOCKPORT TRINITY CRICKET CLUB
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1168905
Charity's principal address Highfield Road
Bramhall Postcode SK7 3BE
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)
Richard Chair
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Higginbotham
2 Peter Herbert Treasurer
3 Stewart Coates
4 Stanley Aspinall
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporate Organisation
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
The club seeks volunteers to be trustees principally from amongst the Trustee selection methods membership. Appointments are voted on at the AGM.
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Section C Objectives and activities
The objective of the CIO is for the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stockport and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for playing cricket and other Summary of the objects of the amateur sports. charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the The club delivers public benefit by promoting community participation in public benefit in relation to healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stockport and the these objects (include within surrounding area. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have In establishing our objects and determining our activities for the year the had regard to the guidance club has had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission issued by the Charity on the delivery of public benefit Commission on public benefit)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
After a very successful year of fundraising last year, the club’s income return to normal level in 2021-22. The level of income generated by the club (£38K) in 2022-3 was slightly increased compared to the previous year and we made a small deficit of £4K.
The club has reasonably high fixed costs in particular ground maintenance costs (£9K pa) and coaching costs (£3K pa). We rely heavily on annual subscriptions from member, gift aided donations from junior parents and fundraising activities in order to cover these costs.
It was thanks to two very successful events run as part of centenary celebrations that we came as close as we did to breaking even – our centenary dinner at Edgeley Park in March and the MCC day in August. However, these are not going to repeat in 2024 so careful planning will be needed for next year to ensure we continue to prosper.
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Section E Financial review
The club looks to maintain a buffer of £10K unrestricted reserves in the Brief statement of the event of unforeseen costs. Unrestricted funds currently slightly exceed charity’s policy on reserves this amount and are being held in anticipation of further ground improvement projects.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Edward Peter Herbert
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 21/8/24
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Report to the trustees of Stockport Trinity Cricket Club
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 October 2023 as set out on pages 6 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Patrick Morrello ACA Third Sector Accountancy Limited Holyoake House Hanover Street Manchester M60 0AS
Date:
02 / 10 / 2024
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Charity Name No (if any)
Stockport Trinity Cricket Club 1168905
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 05/11/2022 31/10/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations (incl gift aid) 8,430 - - 8,430 16,981
Income from charitable activities 640 - - 640 1,513
Subscriptions 9,437 - - 9,437 7,684
Income from generating funds 16,036 - - 16,036 1,188
Interest 201 201
Sponsorship 2,650 - - 2,650 1,850
Grants 200 - - 200 -
Other 23 - - 23 443
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 37,617 ] - - 37,617 29,659
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 37,617 - - 37,617 29,659
A3 Payments
Utilities 1,627 - - 1,627 2,541
Coaching & training 7,181 - - 7,181 6,612
Equipment 2,231 - - 2,231 9,020
Ground maintenance 8,675 - - 8,675 7,213
Ground improvements 3,385 3,385 28,733
Fundraising costs 12,616 12,616 -
Match day costs 5,093 - - 5,093 3,592
Other 793 - - 793 2,172
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Sub total [ 41,601 ] - - 41,601 59,883
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 41,601 - - 41,601 59,883
Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,984 - - - 3,984 - 30,224
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 25,865 50,000 - 75,865 106,089
Cash funds this year end 21,881 50,000 - 71,881 75,865
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Related party transactions
During the year Stan Aspinall (trustee) was paid £2,700 (2021-2: nil) for providing groundsman services to the club. All payments m at arms length, at an open market rate and in accordance witht the club's constitution
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at bank Details Mower & rollers Junior coaching equipment Details Details Sightscreens Clubhouse Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 21,881 50,000 - - - - 21,881 50,000 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Peter Herbert |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 22/08/2024 |
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