Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 Period start date To Period end date
31 March 2025
Charity name: Stamford Bridge Club
Charity registration number: 1178215
Objectives and Activities
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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, sponsored walks 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. |
| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | The trustees are fully aware of the |
whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
guidance issued by the Charity Commission and operate accordingly .
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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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 was only one paid person who was contracted to run the administration. Sadly, that person died in December and has not been replaced. That workload has now also been taken on by Trustees 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 | Attendances have continued to maintain our standing as having the second largest number of attendances throughout the country. Our social programme was very popular with the Away Weekend, BBQ, Quiz nights, sponsored walks and Annual Dinner. A number of these activities are linked to local fund raising. 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:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 2025 was £106,027 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 contnues 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 submission of estimates. The club has also negotiated with the local council to purchase the freehold for £60,000 and this awaits legal processing. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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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
| 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 (ifany) |
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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 | ||||
| Mr J Dutton | ||||
– 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 None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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 adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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| Administrator | Mr M Witt (deceased 26/12/24) |
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 | |
StarnfoTd Bridge Club Receipt5 and Payment A¢¢ount 12 monthsto 31 March 2025 CIO Number 1178215 12 Months to 31 March 2025 Recelpts Total tab5e fees Teachin8 Other brid8e income Inte$t income Igrossl Subscriptions Social and other income Premise5 services 56,975 2,658 L298 1.328 10.368 12,008 1,028 Totsl ReIpts 85,663 Administrator Bridge admlnlstratlon Charity Cornmunity and education English Bridge Unlon Information technology pmISeS maintenance Premises major projects Premises serviceslutilities Social and other Treasury Social Away weekend Webb Cup iooaub Other bridge costs 9,750 7.327 2.801 59 10,928 1.588 9.671 13,818 7,327 6,318 333 5.873 1,400 600 1,260 225 Totsl Payments 79278 Net increase in cash 518ned on l)ehalf of 011 Tr me Datè
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