Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2022 To 31 March 2023
Charity name: MileShyClub
Charity registration number: 1183949
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 MileShyClub aims to promote community participation in healthy recreation by encouraging participation in sports and physical activities which improve fitness and health, in particular in the sport of running. Our charity supports people to access physical activity in a safe, fun and accessible way, and everyone is welcome. |
| 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 |
We deliver beginner running clubs with multiple sessions in Sale, Urmston, Old Trafford, Partington and Stretford. We deliver beginner walking clubs in Partington, Stretford, Sale, Old Trafford Limelight, Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, Urmston and The Trafford Centre. We deliver activities based on themes of physical and mental health – dog runs, mental health ‘Run and Talk’ runs, attend Great Manchester Run, parkruns and evening trail runs. We host an annual charity Santa Dash. We also deliver Run coaching and Walk Leader training to volunteers. We work alongside other local VCSE organisations to help promote active lifestyles. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have complied with our duty to have public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. |
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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
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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 | We have engaged with the public to encourage people into exercise, predominantly beginner running and beginner walking. We have created a welcoming, inclusive community that support its member to achieve their goals. We have expanded our offering this year by increasing our numbers and offering more running and walking sessions. We have improved the mental health of our members and supported those with long term health conditions and those who may be lonely/isolated. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives 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 the period |
Para 1.21 | Our income for the year ended 31/03/24 was £14,087.01. Our expenditure of £38,811.16 was funded from reserves carried over from the previous financial year in which we received funding from the Trafford Housing Trust for an 18 month project (to deliver walking groups). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are retained to fund ongoing planned activities |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the year end, reserves of £12,512 were held (£37,305 at the end of the previous year) |
| 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 | No concern. Whilst our funding for the walking groups ended this year, we have used the funds from the running club income to continue the walking clubs. Since the end of lockdown, there seems to be a shortfall of funding opportunities. We have ambitious plans for growth and intend to open more running clubs which will contribute to the growth of the charity. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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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 | A minimum of 3 trustees on the Board is required, with no maximum. Trustee recruitment is primarily through advertisement to club members, followed by advertising in the local community, then advertising on ‘Trustees Unlimited’ website. Appointment of trustees is carried out by receipt of a written application, together with covering letter and cv, and an interview with at least two trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | MileShyClub |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | #MileShyClub, The MileShyClub, Mile Shy Club |
| Registered charity number | 1183949 |
| Charity’s principal address | 38 Church Lane |
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| Sale | |
| M33 5QP | |
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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| Bramell Appleton | Chair | |||
| AnthonyCollier | Financial Trustee | |||
| Charlotte Lyddon | ||||
| Sasha Rudd | ||||
| Parveen Earl | ||||
| Razia Shaikh-Patel | ||||
– 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 | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for None 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)
Jane Dennison, Founder and CEO
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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) Bramwell Appleton Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 08/05/24
Cash Summary
Mile Shy Club
For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Cash Summary Mile Shy Club For the year ended 31 March 2023 |
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| 2023 | |
| Income | |
| Bank interest received | 1.26 |
| Donations received | 109.97 |
| EA subscription fee received | 16.00 |
| Grant income | 1,868.00 |
| Membership and event income | 8,072.90 |
| Merchandise income | 1,608.22 |
| Santa dash ticket sales | 2,410.66 |
| Total Income | 14,087.01 |
| Less Expenses | |
| Advertising & Marketing | 1,865.84 |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 993.60 |
| Bank Fees | 34.69 |
| Charitable and Political Donations | 1,483.86 |
| Computer costs | 681.63 |
| EA subscription fee paid | 438.00 |
| General Expenses | 557.56 |
| Goody bag expenditure | 375.47 |
| Insurance | 177.32 |
| Merchandise expenditure | 3,206.17 |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 471.69 |
| Salaries | 23,407.87 |
| Santa dash expenditure | 1,433.48 |
| Session equipment | 730.07 |
| Socials | 1,731.25 |
| Staff Training | 1,000.60 |
| Subscriptions | 34.89 |
| Travel | 187.17 |
| Total Expenses | 38,811.16 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | (24,724.15) |
| Plus Other Cash Movements | |
| Fixed Assets | (69.15) |
| Total Other Cash Movements | (69.15) |
| Net Cash Movement | (24,793.30) |
| Summary | |
| Opening Balance | 37,305.27 |
| Plus Net Cash Movement | (24,793.30) |
| Cash Balance | 12,511.97 |
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