Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02 July 2024 To 01 July 2025
Charity name: The Brockworth Sports Foundation
Charity registration number: 1179018
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 promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit in the area of Brockworth, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of rugby, football and other sports, such facilities to included a combined sports club and without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. |
| 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 |
For the seventh year of its incorporation, the Charity has focussed on:- Maintenance of the land transferred in in February 2022 which provides the charity with sports pitches in accordance with the charities objectives. Investigation of funding sources for the development of facilities to support the land referenced above in accordance with the charities objectives. |
| 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 aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and but has not held any events to date. The charity will consider and adhere to the guidance as is appropriate. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Provision and maintenance of the land transferred in February 2022 which enables the provision of sport in the local community and the benefits that are associated. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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 theperiod |
Para 1.21 | At year end (01/07/2025), the charity had a balance of £26,818.42 on account + £215,000 on deposit. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not operate a formal reserves policy and has not set a target level of reserves. Funds not required for expenditure within the next 12 months are held on deposit to support cash flow management and to generate interest. This approach assists the charity in maintaining financial stability and ensuring continuity of services where needed. The trustees keep the charity’s financial position under regular review to ensure this approach remains appropriate to the charity’s needs and risks. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Apart from the first Trustees, subsequent trustees will be appointed by a convened meeting of the Trustees. |
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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
| Charityname | The Brockworth Sports Foundation |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1179018 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 James Way Hucclecote Gloucester GL3 3TE |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Webber | Trustee | |||
| Michael Evans | Trustee | |||
| Nicholas Delves | Trustee | |||
| Shaun Tout | Trustee | |||
| Craig Brindley | Trustee | 11/10/2025 | ||
– 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 N/A 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address 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) Shaun Tout Full name(s) SHAUN TOUT Position (eg Secretary, SECRETARY / TRUSTEE Chair, etc) Date 13/04/2026
Charity Name Charity Number THE BROCKWORTH SPORTS FOUNDATION 1179018
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Period start date 02/07/2024 Period end date 01/07/2025
Receipts and payments
| Current Year | Previous Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| RECEIPTS | £ | £ | |
| Grants and Funding Pitch Rents Gym Rents Sponsorship Bank Interest Received Other Receipts Sub Total Income from Sale of Assets and Investments |
3,286.00 11,093.30 4,000.00 5,000.00 7,329.45 - 30,708.75 - |
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| TOTAL RECEIPTS (A) |
30,708.75 | ||
| Current Year | Previous Year | ||
| PAYMENTS | £ | £ | |
| Legal Fees Grounds and Pitches Maintenance Repairs Costs Insurance Licences Training Courses Accountancy Other Sub Total Purchases of Equipment and Other Assets |
4,844.80 28,032.30 - 869.19 - - 200.00 - 33,946.29 4,420.20 |
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| TOTAL PAYMENTS (B) |
38,366.49 | ||
| NET OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS (A-B=C) |
(7,657.74) | ||
| Cash Funds Last Year End (D) |
244,618.42 | ||
| Cash Funds This Year End (C+D) |
236,960.68 | ||
| Statement of assets and liabilities | |||
| Cash Funds (agree with the balance of the receipts and payments account) Debtors (money owed to the charity on the period end date) Value of Buildings and Equipment (original cost) Liabilities (loans and any other money owed on the period end date) |
Previous Year £ 244,618.42 - - - 244,618.42 |
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| Current Year | Previous Year | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| 236,960.68 - - - |
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| 236,960.68 |
Signed………………………………………………….
Date …………………………………..
Name ……………………………….
Role …………………………………..
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of THE BROCKWORTH SPORTS FOUNDATION On accounts for the year ended 0110712025 Charity no (if any) 1179018 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounts of the above charity ('the Trust"} for the year ended 0110712025. Responsibilitios and As the charty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordancè with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statsment I have no concems and have come across no other matter5 in connection wrth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the arxounts to be reached. Please delete the wonys in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Datè: 0810912025 Name: Damian Thomas Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (rf any): FCCA ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants} Address: DJ Thomas & Co Accountants 9 Sorrel Close Robinswood GIOUster GL4 6UU IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. di10n5 and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NIA IER October 2018