Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2023 Period start date To 31 March 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Stamford Bridge Club
Charity registration number: 1178215
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the club are for the public benefit: 1. The advancement of amateur sport by promoting the game of Bridge for the benefit of the residents of Stamford & the surrounding area. 2. The provision of facilities for the learning, teaching & playing of Bridge in a friendly & supportive environment for the benefit of the residents of Stamford & the surrounding area with the object of improving conditions of life. |
| 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 |
The club provides facilities for the promotion of the learning and further development of playing Bridge in the local area. All ages are encouraged to join & there is a nationally recognised Stamford Youth Bridge Academy run by the club which promotes the playing of Bridge by school children in the local area. At the other end of the age spectrum many members are well over 70 and the club provides a friendly environment for these members. In addition the club also provides an area where U3A members can play both Bridge and Canasta. Social events include an away weekend of Bridge, Café Bridge, BBQ’s, Quiz nights and an Annual dinner. The club produces an excellent newsletter for the members and a regular Bridge column in the local newspaper. The club has a web site which is updated regularly. The club hosts an annual charity event to support local charities & dedicates the receipts from a number of sessions to local |
| charities as well as hosting events for local Church charities. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are fully aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and operate accordingly. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| 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 | Volunteers are essential to the running of the club as evidenced that there is only one paid person who is contracted to run the administration. All trustees as well as other members give a large amount of time and energy voluntarily to the benefit of the club. |
| Other |
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 | The previous years gradual recovery in attendees after the pandemic continued with the result that the club was acknowledged as having the second largest number of attendances throughout the country. Our social programme was very popular with the Away Weekend, BBQ, Quiz nights and Annual Dinner. A number of these activities were linked to local fund raising and other bridge events were run to support local churches. The club’s school activities have continued, albeit on a smaller scale than pre pandemic but we remain on the look out to find new schools to receive our teaching team. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The club aims to maintain a general reserve of unrestricted funds sufficient to meet it’s financial and legal obligations. Cash in hand and at bank at 31 March 2024 was £99,642 The main financial risk to the charity is loss of income from table fees. Funds are held to cover (short term) operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As above |
| 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 |
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 primary source of funds is table money of £2.50 per person per session. Secondary source is the annual £10.00 subscription fee. Teaching sessions provide a further source of income. As does hiring out the clubhouse to other organisations & social events. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The income is primarily expended on the running costs of the club and improving the fabric of the club house. There are no investments made by the club.Any surplus continues to be used to maintainand improve facilities for members. All our chair seats have been refurbished and extra batteries purchased for solar panel storage. Plans have been drawn up for an extension to double toilet facilities and these await planning permission |
| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a charity incorporated organisation (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 | Elected at the Annual General Meeting |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| 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 | Stamford Bridge Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178215 |
| Charity’s principal address | Mc Kenzie House, Exeter Gardens, Stamford, PE9 2RN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Mr P Double | President | |||
| Mr J Prior | Chairman | |||
| Mr B Churchill | Vice Chairman | |||
| Mr C Orme | Treasurer | |||
| Mrs E Alliston | Secretary | |||
| Mr T Thrower | ||||
| Miss D Simpson | ||||
| Ms S Westcott | ||||
| Mrs S Moss | ||||
– 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 |
None |
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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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Administrator | Mr M Witt | Little Orchard House, Foundry Road, Stamford PE9 2PY |
| Examiner of Accounts |
Mr G Jones | 8 The Hermitage, Stamford, PE9 2RF |
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 |
J.Prior | C.Orme |
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| Mr John Prior | Mr Cliff Orme | |
Chair |
Treasurer | |
| 29 November 2024 | ||
| 29 November 2024 |
Information for Charity Commission
Summary of Receipts and Payments Over All Accounts Year ended 31st March 2024
CIO number 1178215
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Receipts | 86,411 |
| Table fees | 56,001 |
| Teaching | 2,483 |
| Other bridge income | 4,230 |
| Social and other income | 14,866 |
| Subscriptions | 6,457 |
| Premises - services | 1,032 |
| Premises - maintenance | 46 |
| Bridge administration | 198 |
| Interest income | 1,098 |
| Payments | 69,651 |
| Webb Cup - payment to BPGC | 345 |
| Reimbursement of table fees | 50 |
| Monthly draw prizes | 1,080 |
| Charitable donations | 1,170 |
| Other bridge income - other income | 1,386 |
| Social and other income | 4,116 |
| Premises - services | 8,303 |
| Premises - major projects | 6,559 |
| Premises - maintainance | 5,813 |
| Administrator | 13,000 |
| Bridge administration | 5,382 |
| I T | 709 |
| Public relations | 450 |
| Social | 4,934 |
| EBU/BBO | 11,412 |
| Away weekend | 4,942 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Stamford Bridge Club On accounts for the year 31 March 2024 Charity no 1178215 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 (2 is N/A) (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/-3/2024 DD / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: G.Jones Date: 29 Nov 24 Name: Geoffrey Jones Relevant professional Retired Chartered Accountant qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 8. The Hermitage, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2RF
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Not Applicable.
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