Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 31[st] March 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club
Charity registration number: 1173247
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit by the provision of facilities and training in dragon boat racing. |
| 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 |
Put on weekly trainings for members. Go to race events, transporting boats there. Hire out boats and train groups alone or in preparation for our charity race event. Update and mend equipment. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| 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 | In April 2021 the club was able to return to paddling under the guidance of the British Dragon Boat Racing Association, which developed the Return-to-Paddling phases together with the Government Department of Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) for a safe return to dragon boating The club strictly followed the Covid-19 guidance from the government to ensure the safety of our members and limit the spread of the virus. We provided weekly dragon boat and O1 small boat trainings and continued with our Zoom circuit sessions for our members to maintain their fitness levels. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in a good financial situation, however, our revenue dropped significantly due to Covid-19 as the number of our members decreased and we could not hold our yearly popular charity event. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure we can continue to run the club. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6,297 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO 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 | We follow the rules of our CIO constitution on Trustees. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| 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
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Charity name Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1173247
Charity’s principal address 4 Gregory’s Bank
Worcester
WR3 8AQ
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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 Maxine Allan 1/4/2021 – 31/3/2022 WDBRC
Katalin Babatunde-
2 Treasurer 1/4/2021 – 31/3/2022 WDBRC
Kelen
3 Nicola North Secretary 1/4/2021 – 31/3/2022 WDBRC
4 Robert Ewels 1/4/2021 – 31/3/2022 WDBRC
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– 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 |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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 |
M. Allan K. Babatunde-Kelen |
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Maxine Allan Katalin Babatunde-Kelen |
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Trustee Treasurer |
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| 16/1/2023 | |
| 16/1/2023 |
Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club
Statement of Profit and Loss for year ending 31 March 2022
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2021-22 adjusted
£
Membership 2021 1,680
Kit Income 48
Revenue 1,728
2021-22 adjusted
Gym Costs for Circuits -410
BDA Club Membership 2022 -100
Expenses -510
2021-22 adjusted
Club Costs -1,598
Club Insurance Costs -616
Boat Licences Costs -135
Boat Maintenance & Repairs -77
Marketing costs -255
Other Overheads -2,680
Profit from normal activities (1,462)
One off items
Assets 0
Profit/Loss -1,462.34
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Detail of Financial year to March 2021
Main Account Juniors Account
| Opening balance Closing balance (adjusted) Opening balance Closing balance (adjusted) |
7,759 6,297 7,759 1,102 1,462.34 2021-22 adjusted 1,462 £ 0.00 - 1,102 |
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