London Warriors Basketball Club
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LWBC ANNUAL TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
September 2024
Teams participated in the Nation Basketball League(NBL) - regulated by Basketball England (BE). teams across various age groups, from U12 - U18, and D3 men's divisions.
Player/Parent Open evening held in early September to promote individual player development and the clubs annual season calendar.
October - December 2024
NBL Tournament progressed smoothly with weekday training sessions and weekend games.
On the 9th of December 2024 the Club held its End of Year Christmas Party, which was attended by club members and their families. Everyone was updated about the progress of the teams from Sept to December 2024.
The Board and some certified volunteer parents organised games, performances, with prizes for winners. Coaches/Team Managers and club trustees/officials/certified volunteers were appreciated.
January - April 2025
On 19/9/2025 we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
We updated the members of the progress of the club. New nominations and appointments were made to manage the Teams and help the management Board to manage the club.
In March/April 2025 the U16s boys team participated in the European Youth Basketball League (EYBL) in Hungary and Slovakia. They won their group league. Tge was an improved achievement from their 2024 first attempt.
The U14 Prem Team were relegated to Conference due to them being knocked out of the playoffs. They will now come in a Conference League next season and try to regain their premier status.
Our U16 Premier Team also made tge play-offs but were also knocked out . They however maintained their Premier status and will compete in this League next season.
Unfortunately, none of the other teams managed to reach the playoffs. Nevertheless, all players actively participated in NBL games throughout the season. The season is set to close in April 2025.
May - June 2025
In May and June, we conducted team trials in preparation for to register teams with basketball England for 2025/2026 season. In June we registered teams in all age groups and genders from U10s and U18s and D3 men. Training sessions were reduced to once weekly for each team as we are now in our off-season.
In May we participated in the Paris World Games Tournament in Paris. We combine our U12 and U14 teams who played in the au14s age-group and did very well coming 3rd place in the tournament. We also took a girls team who competed well but did not finish in the top three places. The players coaches and parents who attended all had fun.
In June club held our annual award ceremony, where players were recognized and awarded for their contributions throughout the year. It was a fun event with the players and club coaches/volunteers all being awarded and families feeling proud.
July-August. 2025
Tram trial progressed weekly to recruit players for the new season.
The club collaborated with the London Borough of Hounslow to organize holiday camps with freshly prepared food for children on income-based universal credit and free school meals. This initiative provided a positive and engaging experience for the eligible children during the summer break.
The club closed for two weeks in August. This is to allow for a break to recharge, reset all our management polices and plans for next season.
The year was filled with weekday training sessions, weekend games which got everyone involved. The AGM, European Tournaments, Award Ceremony and
Christmas party helped us to bond as a club, make new friendships, and approach other’s differences in unity.
Hence our chant…123 WARRIORS456 FAMILY!
London Warriors Basketball Club
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Note | Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Total funds 2025 £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME FROM: | ||||
| Donations | 1 | £1,239.40 | £0.00 | £1,239.40 |
| Charitable activities | 2 | £137,755.59 | £19,500.00 | £157,255.59 |
| Other fund-raising activities | 3 | £4,551.00 | £0.00 | £4,551.00 |
| Total income | £143,545.99 | £19,500.00 | £163,045.99 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | ||||
| Raising funds | 4 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | £121,339.27 | £9,634.25 | £130,973.52 |
| Total expenditure | £121,339.27 | £9,634.25 | £130,973.52 | |
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year |
£32,072.47 | |||
| £22,206.72 | £9,865.75 | |||
| Net gains / (losses) on investments | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | £22,206.72 | £9,865.75 | £32,072.47 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 6 | see note 6 | see note 6 | £14,172.23 |
| Total funds carried forward | see note 6 | see note 6 | £46,244.70 |
Prepared on an accruals basis from the underlying trial balance, in the format set out by the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Comparative figures for the prior year are required under the SORP and should be added once available — they are not included here as they weren’t provided.
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activities
Note 1 — Donations Income
Donation income: £1,239.40 (unrestricted). A single account in the trial balance
Note 2 — Income from charitable activities
| Income from charitable activities | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | Unrestricted* | £11,500.00 |
| Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) funding | Restricted | £19,500.00 |
| Player fees | Unrestricted | £54,217.00 |
| Kit fees | Unrestricted | £15,606.00 |
| Trial fees | Unrestricted | £1,425.00 |
| Tournament fees | Unrestricted | £900.00 |
| Sports trips income | Unrestricted | £8,643.00 |
| Paris trip fees | Unrestricted | £6,030.01 |
| Card / online sales (Stripe) | Unrestricted | £39,434.58 |
| Total | £157,255.59 |
Note 3 — Income from other fund-raising activities
| Income from other trading activities | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Award ceremony income | Unrestricted | £4,478.00 |
| Team bonding income | Unrestricted | £20.00 |
| Christmas party income | Unrestricted | £53.00 |
| Total | £4,551.00 |
Award ceremony, team bonding, and Christmas party income have been classified as other trading activities (social/fundraising events) rather than charitable activities, on the basis that they sit outside the club’s direct sporting programme. Reclassify into charitable activities if the trustees consider these part of the core offer to members.
Note 4 — Raising funds
No expenditure has been recorded against this heading.
Note 5 — Expenditure on charitable activities
| Direct charitable activity costs | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Sports equipment and kit | Unrestricted | £18,963.33 |
| Coaching fees | Unrestricted | £19,189.00 |
| Court hire | Unrestricted | £30,998.06 |
| HAF coaching fees | Restricted | £8,190.00 |
| HAF refreshments | Restricted | £1,444.25 |
| Referee expenses | Unrestricted | £2,440.50 |
| Match day refreshments | Unrestricted | £418.85 |
| Travel expenses | Unrestricted | £8,826.42 |
| Accommodation | Unrestricted | £2,380.00 |
| Subsistence | Unrestricted | £8,567.58 |
|---|---|---|
| Training fees | Unrestricted | £215.00 |
| Off-season training | Unrestricted | £80.00 |
| Basketball camps | Unrestricted | £8,990.00 |
| Affiliation fees | Unrestricted | £3,482.34 |
| Subtotal | £114,185.33 | |
| Support costs | Fund | £ |
| Accountancy fees | Unrestricted | £500.00 |
| Bank charges | Unrestricted | £3,315.70 |
| IT and communications | Unrestricted | £211.00 |
| Legal and professional fees | Unrestricted | £4,186.77 |
| Repairs and maintenance | Unrestricted | £84.15 |
| Software | Unrestricted | £1,279.39 |
| Stationery and printing | Unrestricted | £163.94 |
| Card processing fees (Stripe) | Unrestricted | £862.38 |
| Telephone | Unrestricted | £2,048.05 |
| Motor expenses | Unrestricted | £966.15 |
| Purchases | Unrestricted | £84.57 |
| Sundry expenses | Unrestricted | £636.67 |
| General expenses | Unrestricted | £2,449.42 |
| Subtotal | £16,788.19 | |
| Total expenditure on charitable activities | £130,973.52 |
Support costs (accountancy, banking, IT, telephone, etc.) have all been treated as unrestricted. This is a reasonable starting assumption for a club this size, but in a fuller set of accounts these are sometimes apportioned across restricted and unrestricted funds on a fair and consistent basis — worth a quick sense-check with whoever signs off the accounts.
Note 6 — Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward: £14,172.23. This figure comes from the "Opening Balance Equity" account in the trial balance.
Basis of preparation
This statement has been prepared on an accruals basis, consistent with the trial balance provided, in the format recommended by the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) income and its directly related coaching and refreshment costs have been treated as a restricted fund, on the assumption that this grant funding is provided for that specific programme. All other income and expenditure have been treated as unrestricted.
London Warriors Basketball Club
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Note | Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Total funds 2025 £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME FROM: | ||||
| Donations | 1 | £1,239.40 | £0.00 | £1,239.40 |
| Charitable activities | 2 | £137,755.59 | £19,500.00 | £157,255.59 |
| Other fund-raising activities | 3 | £4,551.00 | £0.00 | £4,551.00 |
| Total income | £143,545.99 | £19,500.00 | £163,045.99 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | ||||
| Raising funds | 4 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | £121,339.27 | £9,634.25 | £130,973.52 |
| Total expenditure | £121,339.27 | £9,634.25 | £130,973.52 | |
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year |
£32,072.47 | |||
| £22,206.72 | £9,865.75 | |||
| Net gains / (losses) on investments | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | £22,206.72 | £9,865.75 | £32,072.47 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 6 | see note 6 | see note 6 | £14,172.23 |
| Total funds carried forward | see note 6 | see note 6 | £46,244.70 |
Prepared on an accruals basis from the underlying trial balance, in the format set out by the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Comparative figures for the prior year are required under the SORP and should be added once available — they are not included here as they weren’t provided.
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activities
Note 1 — Donations Income
Donation income: £1,239.40 (unrestricted). A single account in the trial balance
Note 2 — Income from charitable activities
| Income from charitable activities | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | Unrestricted* | £11,500.00 |
| Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) funding | Restricted | £19,500.00 |
| Player fees | Unrestricted | £54,217.00 |
| Kit fees | Unrestricted | £15,606.00 |
| Trial fees | Unrestricted | £1,425.00 |
| Tournament fees | Unrestricted | £900.00 |
| Sports trips income | Unrestricted | £8,643.00 |
| Paris trip fees | Unrestricted | £6,030.01 |
| Card / online sales (Stripe) | Unrestricted | £39,434.58 |
| Total | £157,255.59 |
Note 3 — Income from other fund-raising activities
| Income from other trading activities | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Award ceremony income | Unrestricted | £4,478.00 |
| Team bonding income | Unrestricted | £20.00 |
| Christmas party income | Unrestricted | £53.00 |
| Total | £4,551.00 |
Award ceremony, team bonding, and Christmas party income have been classified as other trading activities (social/fundraising events) rather than charitable activities, on the basis that they sit outside the club’s direct sporting programme. Reclassify into charitable activities if the trustees consider these part of the core offer to members.
Note 4 — Raising funds
No expenditure has been recorded against this heading.
Note 5 — Expenditure on charitable activities
| Direct charitable activity costs | Fund | £ |
|---|---|---|
| Sports equipment and kit | Unrestricted | £18,963.33 |
| Coaching fees | Unrestricted | £19,189.00 |
| Court hire | Unrestricted | £30,998.06 |
| HAF coaching fees | Restricted | £8,190.00 |
| HAF refreshments | Restricted | £1,444.25 |
| Referee expenses | Unrestricted | £2,440.50 |
| Match day refreshments | Unrestricted | £418.85 |
| Travel expenses | Unrestricted | £8,826.42 |
| Accommodation | Unrestricted | £2,380.00 |
| Subsistence | Unrestricted | £8,567.58 |
|---|---|---|
| Training fees | Unrestricted | £215.00 |
| Off-season training | Unrestricted | £80.00 |
| Basketball camps | Unrestricted | £8,990.00 |
| Affiliation fees | Unrestricted | £3,482.34 |
| Subtotal | £114,185.33 | |
| Support costs | Fund | £ |
| Accountancy fees | Unrestricted | £500.00 |
| Bank charges | Unrestricted | £3,315.70 |
| IT and communications | Unrestricted | £211.00 |
| Legal and professional fees | Unrestricted | £4,186.77 |
| Repairs and maintenance | Unrestricted | £84.15 |
| Software | Unrestricted | £1,279.39 |
| Stationery and printing | Unrestricted | £163.94 |
| Card processing fees (Stripe) | Unrestricted | £862.38 |
| Telephone | Unrestricted | £2,048.05 |
| Motor expenses | Unrestricted | £966.15 |
| Purchases | Unrestricted | £84.57 |
| Sundry expenses | Unrestricted | £636.67 |
| General expenses | Unrestricted | £2,449.42 |
| Subtotal | £16,788.19 | |
| Total expenditure on charitable activities | £130,973.52 |
Support costs (accountancy, banking, IT, telephone, etc.) have all been treated as unrestricted. This is a reasonable starting assumption for a club this size, but in a fuller set of accounts these are sometimes apportioned across restricted and unrestricted funds on a fair and consistent basis — worth a quick sense-check with whoever signs off the accounts.
Note 6 — Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward: £14,172.23. This figure comes from the "Opening Balance Equity" account in the trial balance.
Basis of preparation
This statement has been prepared on an accruals basis, consistent with the trial balance provided, in the format recommended by the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) income and its directly related coaching and refreshment costs have been treated as a restricted fund, on the assumption that this grant funding is provided for that specific programme. All other income and expenditure have been treated as unrestricted.