Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the period
From 1 June 2024 To 31 May 2025
Charity name: Earls Barton Sports & Community Trust
Charity registration number: 1177384
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | a) the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the residents of Earls Barton in particular but not exclusively by the provision of facilities for playing amateur sports which aim to improve physical health and fitness; and b) to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Earls Barton and the surrounding area in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. |
| 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 |
Since 19th March 2020, EBSCT has held a 50 year lease of The Grange Sports Field, Earls Barton NN6 0HF from Earls Barton Parish Council. The sports field and facilities are currently being developed to provide improved sports playing surfaces and a new pavilion. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have been provided with and have considered the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Trustees have appointed volunteers to manage the current facilities (The Management Committee). |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 collaboration with Earls Barton Parish Council and Earls Barton United Football Club, the Trust has secured funding to build a Floodlit 3G Football pitch. Building started in May 2025 and is due for completion in September 2025. The trustees have met regularly to discuss the strategic direction of the trust, including running and maintaining the sports site, and particularly the developments to the Grange Sports field currently being undertaken by Earls Barton Parish Council (of which the trust holds a lease). |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust has received donations towards the development costs of the new pavilion and outdoor gym equipment. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Full financial activity is due to start in September 2025 when the 3G pitch opens. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | £0 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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 | Donations for the development project. Most of this is from our “Buy-A-Brick” fundraiser for the new pavilion. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? | 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 | The composition of the board shall be decided by the charity trustees from time to time. Unless otherwise decided by the board there should be: i. Not more than four elected trustees; and ii. Not more than six nominated trustees. There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. Nominated Trustees as follows: 3 from Earls Barton Parish Council 1 from Earls Barton United Football Club 1 from Earls Barton Cricket Club 1 from Earls Barton Community Trust Elected Trustees are appointed following vote from membership at the AGM. |
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 | All new trustees are provided with the constitution of the trust and will also be provided with the accounts. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Currently, the structure of the trust includes only it’s trustees and the appointed Management committee of volunteers. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Earls Barton Sports and Community Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1177384 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8B Dowthorpe End Earls Barton Northampton NN6 0NH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Smith | Chair | Co-Opted | ||
| Jayne Bond | Treasurer | Parish Council | ||
| Tim Brennan | Since 6 June 2025 | Parish Council | ||
| Chris Ellis | Earls Barton Cricket Club | |||
| Peter Morrall | Parish Council | |||
| Richard McVeigh | Since 7 April 2025 | Earls Barton Football Club | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets £0 held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the n/a assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and n/a segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Accounts for the period: 1 June 2024 To 31 May 2025 Receipts from donations: £6451 Payments: £0 Net of Receipts & Payments: £6451 _________
Declarations
| s | |
|---|---|
| Signature Full name Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
P Smith |
| Paul Smith | |
Chair |
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| 19/12/2025 |