Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2023 To 31 March 2024
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 engagement in healthy recreation by encouraging participation in sports and physical activities which improve fitness, health, and wellbeing, in particular in the sport of running. Our charity supports people to engage in 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 across Greater Manchester, in Sale, Urmston, Old Trafford, Partington, Stretford, Altrincham, Wythenshawe, Worsley, Swinton and Salford Quays. We deliver beginner walking clubs in Partington, Stretford, Sale, Old Trafford Limelight, Urmston and The Trafford Centre as well as one off walks for various projects, such as Longford Park walks in collaboration with GM Ringway. We took part in the GM Walking Festival and organise rural walks to make the countryside more accessible to those who might not typically have the opportunity to explore it. We organise and deliver a variety of activities focused on physical and mental health, including dog runs, mental health runs, participation in multiple races, social events, parkruns and evening trail runs. Additionally, 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. |
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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 | We have complied with our duty to have public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | We have seen a substantial increase in the number of volunteers (120) supporting our charity over the last financial year. Our volunteers are integral to the survival of our charity and make a significant contribution in supporting our members. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 actively engage with the public to encourage people into exercise, primarily focusing on beginner running and beginner walking. We have created a welcoming, inclusive community that supports its member to achieve their goals. This year, we have grown significantly by increasing participation and expanding our running and walking sessions across Greater Manchester. We have launched beginner run clubs in the boroughs of Salford and Manchester, broadening our reach and impact. We have improved the mental health of our members and supported those with long term health conditions and those who experiencing loneliness or social isolation. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 £50,154.88 with expenditure of £40,705.02. This is a much stronger financial position than the previous financial year which reflects a period of high demand for our service and also post-covid recovery. |
| 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 £9,449.86 were held. |
| 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. We are predominantly focused on growing our beginner run club offer to attract new members. |
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 | |
| 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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 | Bartle House 9 Oxford Court MANCHESTER M2 3WQ |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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 |
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| 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
Additional information (optional)
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
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Bramwell Appleton | ||
Chair |
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| 21/11/2024 | ||
| 21/11/2024 |
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Charity Name No (if any)
MileShyClub 1183949
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Membership subscriptions 14,075 - - 14,075 10,500
Donations, legacies and grants 1,614 26,267 - 27,881 1,978
Fundraising events 3,043 - - 3,043 -
Merchandise income 5,305 - - 5,305 1,608
Interest - - - - 1
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
24,037 26,267 - 50,304 14,087
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 24,037 26,267 - 50,304 14,087
A3 Payments
Advertising and marketing 807 966 - 1,773 1,866
Audit and accountancy fees 418 - - 418 994
Charitable and political donations 499 - - 499 1,484
Computer costs 638 - - 638 682
Cost of fundraising activities 1,062 - - 1,062 438
General expenses 862 - - 862 779
Insurance 140 - - 140 177
Legal expenses 444 - - 444 -
Printing, postage and stationery 128 - - 128 472
Salaries 12,594 9,993 22,587 23,408
Social events 718 279 997 1,731
Staff training 748 1,152 1,900 1,001
Subscriptions 35 35 35
Goody bag and merchandise 8,862 8,862 5,014
Sundry equipment 535 535 799
Sub total [ 28,490 ] 12,390 - 40,880 38,880
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 28,490 12,390 - 40,880 38,880
Net of receipts/(payments) - 4,453 13,877 - 9,424 - 24,793
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 12,687 - - 12,687 37,480
Cash funds this year end 8,234 13,877 - 22,111 12,687
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
15/01/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Cash at bank Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Office eqiupment Computer equipment |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,234 13,877 - - - - 8,234 13,877 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 114 Unrestricted 522 - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Jane Dennison |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 15/01/2025 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
15/01/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees Charity Name MileShyClub On accounts for the year Charity no 31/03/2024 1183949 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 31/03/2024 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body |
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| Sudipta Moore | ||||
| FCA (ICAEW) |
Oct 2018
1
IER
(if any):
Address: 1 Northway Altrincham
Cheshire, WA14 1NN
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
None
Oct 2018
2
IER