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2023-04-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 May 2022 Period start date To 30 April 2023 Period end date Charity name: Cranbrook Sports Club

Charity registration number: 1172923

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote community participation in
healthy recreation by providing facilities for
playing rugby union football and other
sports.
To provide facilities for sport, recreation
and other leisure time activities in the
interests of social welfare and improving
quality of life for the public at large and
other groups that have need for such
facilities.
To advance the education of children and
young persons as the Directors think fit.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Rugby Union football is played from
September to April. There are a number of
teams playing at Senior, Junior and Mini
level. The Club also has a Ladies team,
which has had a mixed year but more
importantly has had fun.
During the summer Cricket is played from
April to September.
The Clubhouse provides facilities for the
wider Community, eg providing a venue for
the local Slimming World group. It is able
to host training events to support its
activities, eg First Aid and Safeguarding
courses.
The Club is working to increase the
activities available, and now provides the
venue for a Men’s Shed. A comment from
one of the Men’s Shed members: ‘it’s been
a life saver’.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance		 Para 1.18 The Trustees have regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission on
public benefit.

issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
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 The Club employs a Director of Rugby and
a Club Steward on a part-time basis. There
are some paid weekend bar/kitchen
sessional workers. Other than that, the
Club is run entirely by volunteers, both in
relation to sporting activities, managing the
Clubhouse and Grounds,
administration/governance and for
additional help in the bar and kitchen as
needed.
Ground and clubhouse maintenance are
carried out by volunteers although
contractors are brought in as required for
more substantial works.
Early in the reporting period the Club
appointed a volunteer Player Development
Coach, who also coaches the Ladies team.
He has brought a wealth of experience and
knowledge to the newly formed Colts
section, with 20+ years experience of
playing rugby around the world. The Club
held a very successful Colts Open Day,
where the Coach was able to lay out the
Club’s plan for the season to the Colts
players and parents.
The volunteer support from everyone during
the season has been considerable,
especially when the Club hosted the Senior
Finals at the end of April 2023. Without the
Club volunteers these events would not
have been the successes that they were.
Volunteers also organise Club lunches
throughout the season.
Eleven of the current U14s were completing
their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
volunteering with the club, carrying out
tasks such as litter picking and cleaning the

changing rooms. Four juniors registered to be part of The Rugby Project, a programme of charity work and rugby related courses including refereeing and first aid. Other

Achievements and Performance

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.		 SORP reference
Para 1.20		 As at 30 April 2023 the Club had 408 paid
subscriptions, comprising Senior Players,
Families, Social, Students and Cricket.
Both the Rugby and Cricket Clubs have
played matches throughout the respective
seasons.
The 1stXV finished the season in a
respectable 6thposition in the Counties 1 Kent
league, which after two back-to-back
promotions was a considerable achievement.
The Nomads also had a good season,
finishing in 6thplace in the Invicta League.
They secured a home final spot at the Kent
Finals Day, where in front of a large
supporting home crowd, they won the Kent
Shield Competition in another closely fought
game, winning 27-26.
The Ladies had a tough start to the season,
where the competitiveness and physicality of
NC1 proved to be a step too far for the squad
as they rebuilt following a few of the more
experienced players moving away or retiring
from the game. With the full support of the
Club and the RFU, the ladies withdrew from
NC1 and instead arranged friendlies for the
rest of the season, which has given the squad
a chance to rebuild and play games in a safe,
fun but still competitive way. Recently, the
ladies have played in a few 7s festivals,
coming runners-up at Rye 7s and reaching
the quarter finals at Bournemouth 7s. As ever
for the Ladies, having fun together and
building team spirit has equalled playing
rugby.
The girls joined forces with Tonbridge
Juddians and Tunbridge Wells girls which
meant that the U12, U14, U16 and U18 girls
were getting the most out of training and a lot
of match time, all whilst playing in Cranbrook
shirts!

The U12s - U16s had a successful season with Kent league and waterfall matches, friendly matches, Kent 7s festivals and age group tours, with a few of the age groups going unbeaten in their Kent matches. The U12s got through to the final at the Rye Festival, the U13s enjoyed a brilliant tour down to Bath, and were Guards of Honour at The Rec. The U14s had a successful tour to Dorset, and the following weekend competed at the Rye festival where they narrowly lost in the final by 1 try, but most importantly, were awarded “Sportsmanship Team of the Tournament”. The U16s played well at the Kent 7s reaching the Vase Semi- final, and now look forward to their move to Colts. The Mini’s had a great season with 200+ minis each Sunday morning enjoying training and matches. The Mini’s concluded their season with the Fergy Shield festival at the club. The U7s scoped the trophy. Attendance averaged 35 each Sunday morning for the 5 - 9-year-olds, with training for the soft ball players, and hard ball training for the U13s, who had a strong season despite being mainly U12 players, and finished mid table in the Weald of Kent U13 league. Four players represented the club at District level, and a couple of well attended Skillz Camps were held at the Club. Cranbrook has a strong relationship with Harlequins which has provided many opportunities for members. A large number of members attended both The Big Game 14 and The Big Summer Kick Off games at Twickenham, with Minis and Juniors having the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf both before and at half time at both matches. The Club hosted Quins camps during the school holidays again, with more planned for summer 2023. The Clubhouse was used for community activities throughout the year. The new Clubhouse planning permission lapsed over Covid, but the club reapplied for planning and after almost a year, got notification in February 2023 that the planning permission had been granted again. There is a new “clubhouse delivery team” tasked by the committee with looking at the plans, costs to build the permitted clubhouse taking into account today’s inflated build costs, what funding is available and what alternative build options might be.

The Cranbrook Men’s Shed have started their building work behind the current clubhouse as they make the Tomlin Ground their new home, and we look forward to welcoming them to our community. During the year the Club hosted several Club lunches, one of which was free of charge to acknowledge the contribution of sponsors and volunteers. The Christmas lunch was attended by approximately 190 people. There has been significant investment in the pitches and the environment during the 22/23 period to keep the pitches playable and the surrounding areas fit for purpose.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41 Fundraising for the new Clubhouse was put
on hold during 21/22 while planning was
reapplied for. Now that planning permission
has now been re-granted, fundraising plans
are being developed.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity is in a strong financial position
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserves held for ongoing costs and
reserve for development of facilities
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 242441
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially
in deficit		 Para 1.24 n/a

Explanation of any Para 1.23 No concern uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any fundraising)
Para 1.47		 The Clubs funds come from the following
sources:
Subscriptions
Sponsorship
Donations
Fundraising
Food and bar sales
Social events, eg Club lunches
Comedy Club
Hire of the clubhouse
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 The Clubhouse premises remain a principal
risk as it urgently needs replacement. A
Development Committee is now in place and
progressing the work, including fundraising
for the revised plans. The Club is thriving but
identifying funding for the new clubhouse
remains an issue.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Articles of Association
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Private Charitable Company Limited by
Guarantee
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 Any person may be appointed as Director
who is permitted by law, by ordinary
resolution or by a resolution of the
Directors.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Cranbrook Sports Club
Other name the charity uses
Registered charitynumber 1172923
Charity’s principal address Tomlin Ground
Angley Road
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 2PN

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**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Caroline Cannar Hon Secretary
Tim Fagg Director
Peter Jovanović Director

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Caroline Elizabeth Cannar

Hon Secretary
12 February 2023
12 February 2023

Registered number: 10310946

CRANBROOK SPORTS CLUB DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023

Ditton Accounting

Cranbrook Sports Club Directors' Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Contents

Page
Company Information 1
Directors' Report 2
Accountant's Report 3
Profit and Loss Account 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6—7
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Trading Profit and Loss Account 8—9

Cranbrook Sports Club Company Information For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Directors Mr Tim Fagg
Mrs Caroline Cannar
Mr Peter Jovanovic
Mr Peter Jovanovic
Secretary Mrs Caroline Cannar
Company Number 10310946
Registered Office Tomlin Ground
Angley Road
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 2PN
Business Tomlin Ground
Angley Road
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 2PN
Accountants Ditton Accounting
C/O Nick Ditton Ltd Suite 4, 1st Floor Unit 2
Crown Yard
Goudhurst
Kent
TN17 2QZ

Page 1

Cranbrook Sports Club Company No. 10310946 Directors' Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2023.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year were as follows:

Mr Tim Fagg

Mrs Caroline Cannar

Mr Peter Jovanovic

Mr Peter Jovanovic

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Small Company Rules

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

On behalf of the board

Mrs Caroline Cannar

Director

29/11/2023

Page 2

Cranbrook Sports Club Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Report to the directors on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Cranbrook Sports Club for the year ended 30 April 2023

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, I have prepared for your approval the accounts of Cranbrook Sports Club for the year ended 30 April 2023 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the accounting records and from information and explanations you have given to us.

As a practising member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.ifa.org.uk/about-us/acting-in-the-public-interest/memberregulations.

This report is made solely to the directors of Cranbrook Sports Club, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated . Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Cranbrook Sports Club and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the directors of Cranbrook Sports Club, as a body, in this report. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Cranbrook Sports Club and its directors, as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Cranbrook Sports Club has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Cranbrook Sports Club. You consider that Cranbrook Sports Club is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the accounts of Cranbrook Sports Club. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.

Signed

29/11/2023

Ditton Accounting C/O Nick Ditton Ltd Suite 4, 1st Floor Unit 2 Crown Yard Goudhurst Kent TN17 2QZ

Page 3

Cranbrook Sports Club Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Notes
TURNOVER
Cost of sales
GROSS PROFIT
Administrative expenses
OPERATING PROFIT
Other interest receivable and similar income
Interest payable and similar charges
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR		 2023
£
119,451
(39,649)
79,802
(58,770)
21,032
517
(4,567)
16,982		 2022
£
116,521
(41,741)
74,780
(63,027)
11,753
16
(7,053)
4,716

The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

Page 4

Cranbrook Sports Club Balance Sheet As At 30 April 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within
One Year
6
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
Profit and Loss Account
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS		 2023
£
£
38,219
38,219
73,529
142,904
216,433
(12,211)
204,222
242,441
242,441
242,441
242,441		 2023
£
£
38,219
38,219
73,529
142,904
216,433
(12,211)
204,222
242,441
242,441
242,441
242,441		 2022
£
£
41,640
41,640
81,348
117,932
199,280
(15,461)
183,819
225,459
225,459
225,459
225,459		 2022
£
£
41,640
41,640
81,348
117,932
199,280
(15,461)
183,819
225,459
225,459
225,459
225,459
38,219
204,222		 41,640
183,819
216,433
(12,211)		 199,280
(15,461)
242,441 225,459
242,441 225,459
242,441 225,459
242,441 225,459

For the year ending 30 April 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

On behalf of the board

Mrs Caroline Cannar

Director

29/11/2023

The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

Page 5

Cranbrook Sports Club Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

1. General Information

Cranbrook Sports Club is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 10310946. The registered office is Tomlin Ground, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PN.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

2.2. Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.

Rendering of services

Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold over life of the asset Plant & Machinery 25% reducing balance Fixtures & Fittings 25% reducing balance

3. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2022: 1)

4. Tangible Assets

Land & Property

Cost
As at 1 May 2022
As at 30 April 2023
Depreciation
As at 1 May 2022
Provided during the period
As at 30 April 2023
Net Book Value
As at 30 April 2023
As at 1 May 2022		 Leasehold
£
27,959		 Plant &
Machinery
£
30,784		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£
231		 Total
£
58,974
27,959 30,784 231 58,974
-
-		 17,161
3,406		 173
15		 17,334
3,421
- 20,567 188 20,755
27,959 10,217 43 38,219
27,959 13,623 58 41,640

Page 6

Cranbrook Sports Club Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

  1. Debtors
.
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT
Amounts owed by associates
.
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Trade creditors
Other creditors		 2023
£
6,069
15,140
1,320
51,000
73,529
2023
£
10,128
2,083
12,211		 2022
£
11,700
15,140
3,508
51,000
81,348
2022
£
15,290
171
15,461

  1. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

  2. Share Capital

Page 7

Cranbrook Sports Club Trading Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

TURNOVER
Sponsorship
Membership
Donations
Rental income
Grants and subsidies received
COST OF SALES
Referees
Player Medical
Player Training Costs
Mini/Junior Events & Trophies
Player Travel & Transport
Hire and leasing of plant and machinery
GROSS PROFIT
Administrative Expenses
Wages and salaries
Staff training
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
Laundry
TV Subscriptions
Clubhouse Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Professional fees
Bank charges
Credit card charges
Depreciation of plant and machinery
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Sundry expenses
OPERATING PROFIT		 2023
£
£
45,330
56,406
7,545
9,170
1,000
119,451
1,008
11,462
19,849
3,566
877
2,887
(39,649)
79,802
14,027
2,195
1,448
867
10,306
1,623
4,028
2,358
3,648
5,986
391
1,920
-
2,750
828
344
35
570
476
683
3,406
15
866
(58,770)
21,032		 2023
£
£
45,330
56,406
7,545
9,170
1,000
119,451
1,008
11,462
19,849
3,566
877
2,887
(39,649)
79,802
14,027
2,195
1,448
867
10,306
1,623
4,028
2,358
3,648
5,986
391
1,920
-
2,750
828
344
35
570
476
683
3,406
15
866
(58,770)
21,032		 2022
£
£
28,603
68,218
12,433
6,267
1,000
116,521
1,750
14,136
19,118
3,293
662
2,782
(41,741)
74,780
8,750
1,615
1,271
4,112
1,755
-
4,945
3,182
6,191
7,020
710
1,581
48
5,634
859
198
2,134
6,779
858
683
4,540
19
143
(63,027)
11,753
...CONTINUED
119,451
(39,649)
14,027
2,195
1,448
867
10,306
1,623
4,028
2,358
3,648
5,986
391
1,920
-
2,750
828
344
35
570
476
683
3,406
15
866		 8,750
1,615
1,271
4,112
1,755
-
4,945
3,182
6,191
7,020
710
1,581
48
5,634
859
198
2,134
6,779
858
683
4,540
19
143
79,802
(58,770)
21,032

Page 8

Cranbrook Sports Club Trading Profit and Loss Account (continued) For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Other interest receivable and similar income
Bank interest receivable
Interest payable and similar charges
Irrecoverable VAT
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR		 517 517
(4,567)		 16 16
(7,053)
4,567 7,053
16,982 4,716

Page 9

Independent Examiner's report to the

COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF CRANBROOK SPORTS CLUB Charity Number 1172923

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act

• follow the procedures laid down m the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act and

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or

2.To which, In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Andrea Breakspear Andrea Breakspear FMAAT FM1CB MCIPP Licensed Accountant AAT Licence No 5927

Hengistbury, Steeds Lane, Ashford, Kent TN261NQ