2023-01-31-accounts

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 01 February 2022 To: 31 January 2023

Charity name: HOOD TENNIS

Charity registration number: 1184401

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance young people in life both in the UK and developing countries by providing facilities and coaching in tennis so as to develop their capabilities that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society
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	Providing tennis equipment and support to kids in developing countries Creating free tennis events in local communities in England Supporting kids development and skill acquisition through sports Help where they can with equipment for kids in tennis in Africa
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	All trustees have had regard for policy guidance as issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional)
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	We would like to thank our volunteers during both the Adult and kids tennis activities in Plumstead and Abbeywood as their contributions were immense.

HOOD TENNIS

www.hoodtennis.co.uk

Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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Their presence helped us achieve our goal as we continue to build and encourage the local tennis community within the area with their help

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	Considering the fact that people had recovered and some still recovering from COVID and its after effects, It was necessary to bring in some sporting community activities that would bring people together as well as propagate the healthy lifestyle within the community. With theses in mind we were able to organize the following 1) Provided tennis meetups, coaching and training for adults and kids at Plumstead Common Tennis Courts through the year This was well received and a lot of fun for all involved as it created interaction, exercise and new knowledge for the kids about how sports can be a career option 2) Organised the following tennis tournaments for adults and kids FOR ADULTS a) 1 Day Tiebreak Blitz in March b) Abbeywood 1 Day Tennis Challenge in September c) Hood Tennis Masters Tournament September to October FOR KIDS Kids Play Tennis Programme at Plumstead Common tennis Court.

HOOD TENNIS Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 www.hoodtennis.co.uk E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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This was a FREE weekend event for kids that happened through the month of Augusts with the kids having a tournament on the final day where prizes and gifts were awarded to all that performed well 3) The Charity was also able to organize the following Events a) The Hood barbecue and Picnic b) Hood Tennis Raffle 4) The Charity was also heavily involved in keeping the Plumstead Common tennis courts free for all residents as Greenwich Council intended to start charging for them. This was done with the support of the locals in the community along with a 2 local Councilors and Friends of Plumstead Common Group 5)This year we also helped the kids at Kodian Tennis foundation in Nigeria with some Tennis Equipment as they were packaged and shipped over Our support to that Foundation, has helped bring in more kids in the sport, taking them off the streets and providing some sense of direction

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The achievements for this period matches with the objectives of the organisation. Providing equipment and coaching, building community spirit and giving kids a focus
		The Charity did raise funds this year through the tournaments organized,

HOOD TENNIS Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 www.hoodtennis.co.uk E-mail: [e-mail]

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Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Raffle draw and picnic. We also definitely learnt a lot from organizing these events and plan to make improvements towards next financial year
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	The Charity had no investment plans or projects during the period in question

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity raised £1183.24 from contributions towards activities and events Expenses for the period was £991.09 This was accrued from - Buying prizes for tennis tournaments - Organising the kids event and supporting kids at Kodian Tennis Foundation - Purchases for Raffle prizes and tickets - Adverts and Website updates
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity has no reserves
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	There are no reserves as the charity spends all its earnings on its activities.

HOOD TENNIS

www.hoodtennis.co.uk

Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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			The Charity is in debt to trustees who have contributed personal funds in previous financial years
	Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
	Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The charity will continue to forge on through these uncertain times as we believe in our cause. We hope to seek funding for bigger projects

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s source of fund during this period was via contributions and events organised
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The charity presently has no investments
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Risk presently facing the charity is a lack of funds for its planned projects

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s The charity is made up of 5 trustees with trusts: Mr. William Cocodia as the Chair

HOOD TENNIS

www.hoodtennis.co.uk

Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Hood Tennis Charity is constituted as a CIO having a Trust Deed governing document
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	These trustees are the ones responsible for running the charity and work as a group while executing any projects

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	HOOD TENNIS
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1184401
Charity’s principal address	21 SUNNINGDALE CLOSE THAMESMEAD LONDON SE28 8QR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	WILLIAM COCODIA	CHAIR
	IZEBUWA FRANK OSIFO	TREASURER
	ANTHONY MORDI
	ESE ADJEKUGHELE	SECRETARY
	Dr. Oghenetekevwe Patrick Akpofure

HOOD TENNIS

www.hoodtennis.co.uk

Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Funds held as custodian	trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity	NONE
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how these falls within the custodian charity’s objects	NONE
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	NONE

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

NONE

Other optional information

NONE

HOOD TENNIS Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 www.hoodtennis.co.uk E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR END 30/01/2022

RECEIPTS	£	TOTAL (£)
Contributions from Events and Activities	783.24	783.24
Donations	400	400
TOTAL RECEIVED£1183.24
PAYMENTS
Tiebreak Blitz Tennis Tourn	150.00	150.00
Hood Masters Tennis Tourn	150.00	150.00
Kids Play Tennis	357.07	357.07
Raffle	102.00	102.00
Picnic and Barbecue	82.02	82.02
Transport for events	60.00	60.00
Freight Equipment Kodian kids	90.00	90.00

TOTAL 991.09

TOTAL PAYMENTS £ 991.09

Balance in Account: £192.15

Amount owed Trustee from previous financial year £853.25

HOOD TENNIS

www.hoodtennis.co.uk

Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 E-mail: [e-mail]

21 Sunningdale Close Thamesmead, London SE28 8QR Phone: [phone]

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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) WILLIAM COCODIA Full name(s) WILLIAM COCODIA Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 04/01/2023

HOOD TENNIS Phone: [phone] Charity Reg No: 1184401 www.hoodtennis.co.uk E-mail: [e-mail]