## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1 April 2023 To 31 March 2024**
## **Charity name: MileShyClub**
## **Charity registration number: 1183949**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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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:
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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.|
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## **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 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)**
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|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)**
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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|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|
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|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**
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||Bramell Appleton|Chair|||||
||AnthonyCollier|Financial Trustee|||||
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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## **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||
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Chair||
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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 £**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
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**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.
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- 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**||15/01/2025|15/01/2025|15/01/2025|
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||Sudipta Moore||||
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**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**