2025-03-31-accounts - Attock Community Sports & Cricket Club

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/10/24 Period start date To 30/09/25 Period end date

Charity name: Attock Community Sports and Cricket Club

Charity registration number: 1178585

Objectives and Activities

	S O R P r e f e r e n c e
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	P a r a 1 . 1 7	Our purpose is to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing access to facilities, coaching, and opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to play and enjoy cricket. We aim to foster physical wellbeing, social inclusion, and personal development—particularly among children and young people—through organised sport, education, and volunteering. As a registered charity, we are committed to ensuring that cricket remains accessible, afordable, and inclusive for everyone in our community, regardless of ability, background, or income.


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.	P a r a 1 . 1 7 a n d 1 . 1 9	Attock Cricket Club Charity is a vibrant, community-centred organisation situated in one of Birmingham's most socioeconomically disadvantaged wards. Beyond being a cricket club, we are deeply committed to promoting positive change within our local area through our multifaceted approach to community engagement and sustainability. Our overarching mission is to create an inclusive and socially responsible community space and pathway through the medium of cricket and related initiatives. Our primary goals encompass: 1. Cricket Excellence: We offer comprehensive coaching programmes catering to individuals of all ages and skill levels, fostering cricket talent and promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among our members.

2. Community Engagement: Active collaboration with local schools, charities, and community organisations lies at the heart of our endeavours. We host tournaments, festivals, events and initiatives aimed at addressing societal issues such as health and social cohesion.

3. Charitable Work: Over the past year, we have:

Supported local families and young people, ensuring access to [e.g., sports, education, or wellbeing initiatives] regardless of financial circumstances.
Delivered community programmes that promote health, participation, and social connection.
Worked in partnership with local schools and voluntary organisations to extend our reach and create lasting impact.
Provided hardship support to individuals and families

facing financial challenges, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.

Invested in facilities and equipment to create safe, accessible spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Our work is powered by dedicated volunteers, community partners, and generous donors who share our commitment to making a difference. Every pound we raise is reinvested into community benefit — helping us build a more inclusive, resilient, and active society.

Our Work:

1. Cricket Development: Our coaching programmes and participation in local and regional cricket leagues provide opportunities for individuals to hone their cricketing skills and enjoy the sport. We focus on nurturing talent and instilling important life values.

2. Community Outreach: Collaboration with the community is pivotal. We organise tournaments, festivals, events to create a sense of belonging and empowerment among our community members.

3. Youth Empowerment: We believe in empowering the youth through skill-building, leadership development, and educational support. Investing in the younger generation is essential for building a brighter future. Through our efforts, we aim to make a significant difference in the lives of our members, contribute for betterment of Birmingham.


Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	P a r a 1 . 1 8	As Chair person of the Trustees, I can confirm full support of the trustees as stated in Para 1.18 of SORP document.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Charity is not set up to be grant making. We have no social investment policy nor do we deploy individuals to take part in such an investment. All our volunteers are club members and provide their support to raise small funds to support good causes

Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Our volunteers are club members and support the club to support good causes by help to organise events to raise funds which are clearly marked as funds for good causes and with full audit trail.
Other		None

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 a much larger charity, the club charity volunteered to raise £2000 to support an initiative to send surgeons to GAZA to provide medical support to injured children as a consequence of the war. This is a non- political initiate and one that is purely addressing a humanitarian cause. We used our social media channels to reach out to our friends and families as well as a cricket event to raise the target sum. Within two weeks of our promotion, we were able to reach our target.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	As well as our charitable aim to be more than a cricket club, our main business is cricket. All our teams both junior and senior play competitive cricket and we are delighted that on all fronts the teams performed well. Our particular success was with our first team squad who had set their heart of achieving champion status of their premier division and then seek promotion to the highest premier level cricket at the amateur level.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Our target was to raise funds in the region of £2K to support a good cause. We achieved that.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	We do not have funds or capital to venture into this area.
Other		None

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Market competition has resulted in slight shortfall in membership numbers. A similar club but with financial might has decided to offer free membership and as a result many young people have moved across to this club. This migration has resulted in nearly £4000 shortfall in funds. Additionally, our second facility where club’s 3rd and 4th XI play had to be upgraded and that resulted in £3000 extra expenditure. Both of these events have had big impact on our finances. The club had to dive into small reserves to ensure it could stay afloat and honour any financial commitments with regard to operational business.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We have very small reserves or they could be referred to as contingency funds for a rainy day. For instance, some of the club’s machines for cricket purposes are old and can require replacement anytime. The reserves would have to be used to either get these repaired or replaced. Our current reserves are very small.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£770.00
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	NA
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Continued constraints on finances and our ability to attract grants as well as unfair market competition. However we have plans in place to continue our work by engaging our stakeholders, sponsors, seeking vigorously and researching grants for our work with young people and particularly projects such girls’ cricket to be more inclusive.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Sponsorship Donations Grants Fund raising events such as family fun days and tournaments.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	NA

A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Major risks are drop in membership Loss of facility, currently in partnership with a school Lack of suitable facility for club’s 3rd/4th XI squads. Lack of provision for female cricket
Other		None

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Charity has adopted the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) constitution by association.
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	Members have been involved in the selection of trustees from the membership and the management group. Each person is interviewed and based on the charity requirements; persons are selected to serve on the Trustee board. There are only 5 trustees.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	We have safer recruitment check list and policy that we implement and monitor with regard to equality of opportunity.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Chair person and 4 other trustees. The club secretary id also a trustee and provides the administrative support.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Our charity also collaborates with other charities with regards to events at the club’s facilities in kind.
Other		None

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Attock Community Sports and Cricket club
Other name the charity uses	Attock Cricket club
Registered charity number	1178585
Charity’s principal address	352 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 0BN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mohammed Asim	Groundsman	Wholeyear	Club membership
Saad Awan	Health and Safety	Wholeyear	Ditto
Mohammed Imran Hamid	Welfare	Ditto	Ditto
Hanif Shah	Business Support	Ditto	Ditto
Mohammed Nazir Khan	Chairman	Ditto	Elected by the trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for NA 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
None

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Mohammed Nazir Khan: Chairman

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

None

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

MAsim Signature(s) N. Khan Mohammed Asim Full name(s) Mohammed Nazir Khan Position (eg Secretary, Chair Person Head Groundsman Chair, etc) Date 17/12/2025

Attock Cricket Club

Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2025

	2025
	£	£
Income
Sponsorship and Grants		21,350
Fees receivable(membership)		9,305
Match fees		4,886
Events and Sundry Income		9,921
Donations		10,340
		55,802
Cost of Sales
Match expenses	4,726
Players	6,746
League Subs	382
		11,854
		43,948
Expenses
Activities	9,375
Sports equipment	3,425
Repairs and ground work	1,293
TV	180
Ground Equipment	1,783
Rates	1,250
Telephone and Internet	575
Net and ground hire	17,269
Insurance	769
Sundry	0
		35,919
Accumulated surplus/(deficit) carried forward		8,028

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Attock Cricket Club

Attock Community Sports and Cricket Club 181 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9UU Club Email: info@attockcc.co.uk Mobile: 07734066342

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

As a very small charity we do not have financial capability to appoint an auditor, however here is the process of making sure our accounts are delivered accurately and conform to good standards in line with our values and objectives.

Club has a treasurer who volunteers to perform this duty
The treasurer is elected member of the management committee and presents monthly accounts to the management
The treasurer prepares the accounts on a template annually with various headings for income and expenditure • When the accounts are finalized all evidence is submitted to an independent qualified accountant who offers this service in kind and audits the accounts and finalizes them for publication
The accounts are annually presented at the club AGM and uploaded on the Charity Commission’s website, under Annual Return
The accounts uploaded are based on this methodology. Mohammed Nazir Khan

Chairman 20/ 11/2025

Address for Correspondence: 352 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 0BN President: Mushtaq Mohammed Chairman Nazir Khan Hon-Presidents: Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE & Mrs. Penny Wagg Main Sponsor: Lahore Village Registered Charity (CIO) number: 1178585