Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 May 2021 Period start date To 30 Apr 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Soldiers League
Charity registration number: 1178408
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 object of the CIO is to relieve the needs of people who have served or who are serving members of the armed forces who are in need by virtue of sickness, disability or financial hardship by: (1) the provision of event tickets or hospitality facilities at events, with a view to facilitating their rehabilitation and well-being. (2) providing and assisting in the provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with [section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005] and [section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008] |
| 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 |
During the period covered by this report, fundraising activity was still curtailed by COVID restrictions and due to uncertainty, the main fundraising dinner did not occur. The charity has enabled the beneficiaries of its efforts (injured soldiers, sailors, airmen, and veterans) to compete in a wheelchair rugby league side. Which helped these physically and/ or mentally injured service person to integrate with society and have positive experiences. In addition the charity assisted with providingfurnitureto amentallywounded |
| ex-Service Person who had become homeless. The Charity sponsored a services Rugby League dinner with the hope of generating longer term interest and income. This aspiration is yet to be realised. |
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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 | When planning our activities for the year, we PCC have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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 | Yet again, the volunteers who support our charity have been the backbone and driving force to our achievements. As always we are thoroughly indebted to them. |
| Other |
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 | The charity has enabled the beneficiaries of its efforts (injured soldiers, sailors, airmen, and veterans) to attend the Rugby League fixtures and participate in a wheelchair rugby league side. All of which are helping these physically and/ or mentally injured service person to integrate with society and have positive experiences. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of Para 1.41 fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives 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 | At the end of the period the Charity had £12943 cash in bank. The charity had received a much reduced income of £3443, which consisted of £2957 donation from members, and a further £486 donations. The charities expenditure totalled £6426, the major outlay being £4200 for the sponsored dinner costs. The charity ended the financial period with a loss of £2988 on the previous year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As the charities sole income is from donations, a contingency is maintained to ensure continued operation should donations not be forthcoming. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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 charity receives regular donations, one off donations, profit from the annual dinner, merchandise sales and auctions. |
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| 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 | 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 | Trustees are nominated and then voted in at the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is advertised for public attendance on the website and social media. |
| 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 | Soldiers League |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Nil |
| Registered charity number | 1178408 |
| Charity’s principal address | THE OLD BARN MORETON ROAD CROSSWAYS DORCHESTER DT2 8DX |
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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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| JeremyBethell | President | AGM | ||
| David Charles Groce MBE |
Chairman | AGM | ||
| Steve Sampher | AGM | |||
| Paul Desborough | AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Nil
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Nil | ||
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others |
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| Description of the assets | Nil | |
| held in this capacity | ||
| Name and objects of the | Nil | |
| charity on whose behalf | ||
| the assets are held and | ||
| how this falls within the | ||
| custodian charity’s objects | ||
| Details of arrangements | NA | |
| 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 |
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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
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) D C Groce Full name(s) DAVID CHARLES GROCE MBE Position (eg Secretary, CHAIRMAN Chair, etc) Date 26 FEB 2023
Soldiers League Accounts FY 2021/22 (01 May 21- 30 Apr 22)
| Description Money Out Money In Membership (bank) 2,451.50 £ Membership (Paypal) 505.64 £ Donations 486.57 £ Fundraising - £ Auctions - £ Book Sales - £ Raffle Sales - £ Dinner Sales - £ Red Devils Deposit 150.00 -£ ARL Dinner Trophies 264.13 -£ Inter Services Wheel Chair Ref 80.00 -£ ARL Dinner Sponsorship 4,200.00 -£ Website set up and Software Costs 383.69 -£ Scott Stevenson Memorial Trophy (Parents) 236.71 -£ COBSEO Fees 130.00 -£ Andy W* Bed Purchase 699.98 -£ Public Liability Insurance 281.60 -£ *6,426.11 -£ 3,443.71 £ |
Donations 486.57 £ Membership 2,957.14 £ Tandem Sky Dive 189.93 £ Fundraising - £ CAF Give as You Earn 296.64 £ Nil - £ Auctions - £ Raffle Sales - £ Nil - £ Nil - £ Dinner Sales Incomes |
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| Cash in Bank Start Balance 12,637.88 £ Close Balance 9,530.53 £ Paypal Start Balance 3,293.65 £ Close Balance 3,412.84 £ Total 12,943.37 £ |
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