Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date To Period end date
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
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 | Aims and Purposes:Severalls Bowls Club: The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the officers and committee of Severalls Bowls Club manage the Club for the benefit of its members, together with the local community, to provide a sporting activity for all ages. Promoting competitive outdoor family recreation and a social environment. |
| 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 |
The Trustees are committed to enabling the club to provide a safe and friendly environment to as many community members as possible. When planning activities for the future the Trustees must consider the Commission guidance regarding public benefit. The Trustees will ensure the bowling environment is maintained to a high standard. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We wish to thank all our volunteers for the continued support of maintaining the Bowling Green and surrounds. |
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| 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 | The Trustees and committee will provide internal competitions; Ladies and Men’s singles, pairs, triples and fours games, Plus Borough and County competitions, also social interclub friendlies. This year, In the Borough we have achieved second place in our league. In the County we achieved a reasonable standard. Friendly games have been well supported, encouraging the social side of the club. Membership has remained static mainly due to the legacy of Covid, some members are still reluctant to socialize. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the 2022 AGM it was proposed that we increase the membership fee, which was accepted. We have no debts. A maintenance budget for machinery has been agreed. The local hospital trust, use a designated area of our car park, for staff parking during the week. Which has been of financial benefit to our club and the hospital. We have no funds held by custodian trustees. The Land Registry documents for our land has been finalized. This has taken two years after purchasing the land from Taylor Wimpy. A planning application has been submitted for a new club house. This will benefit our club and the local community. At the 2022 AGM it was proposed that we increase the membership fee, which was accepted. We have no debts. A maintenance budget for machinery has been agreed. The local hospital trust, use a designated area of our car park, for staff parking during the week. Which has been of financial benefit to our club and the hospital. We have no funds held by custodian trustees. The Land Registry documents for our land has been finalized. This has taken two years after purchasing the land from Taylor Wimpy. A planning application has been submitted for a new club house. This will benefit our club and the local community. At the 2022 AGM it was proposed that we increase the membership fee, which was accepted. We have no debts. A maintenance budget for machinery has been agreed. The local hospital trust, use a designated area of our car park, for staff parking during the week. Which has been of financial benefit to our club and the hospital. We have no funds held by custodian trustees. The Land Registry documents for our land has been finalized. This has taken two years after purchasing the land from Taylor Wimpy. A planning application has been submitted for a new club house. This will benefit our club and the local community. At the 2022 AGM it was proposed that we increase the membership fee, which was accepted. We have no debts. A maintenance budget for machinery has been agreed. The local hospital trust, use a designated area of our car park, for staff parking during the week. Which has been of financial benefit to our club and the hospital. We have no funds held bycustodian trustees. |
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| The Land Registry documents for our land has been finalized. This has taken two years after purchasing the land from Taylor Wimpy. A planning application has been submitted for a new club house. This will benefit our club and the local community. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 | |
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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: |
The Trustees were elected by our members at our 2022 AGM. The Committee Officers were re-elected to serve a term of 3 years, the remaining committee members were elected to serve one year. The committee are responsible for making decisions regarding the safe and efficient running of the club, including how funds are used for the benefit of the club and community. The Committee meets 4 times during the playing season and twice during the closed season. The AGM takes place at the Spring meeting at the beginning of the season. An annual dinner and prize giving is held in November. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Severalls Bowls Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1184866 |
| Charity’s principal address | Kirby Drive Off Mill Road Colchester CO4 5LJ |
| Severalls Bowls Club is registered with Bowls England, Essex Bowling Association and Colchester Bowling Association. Correspondence addressed to the Secretary: Mr Peter Weeden, 49 St Cyrus Road, Colchester, CO4 0LR. Trustees: Chair: Sheila F Hewitt, 107A, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ. David J Ford, Hill Cottage, Fossetts Lane, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NX. Francis S Hever, 23 Gainsborough Road, Colchester, CO3 4QN. Peter A King, 20 Heath Road, Colchester, CO3 4DH. Peter D Weeden, 49 St Cyrus Road, Colchester, CO4 0LR. Committee: Chair: David J Ford, Treasurer: Karl Douzier. Secretary: Peter Weeden. President: M. Wass, Club Captain: D.Smith, Members: Mrs S. Mills, Mr B Everett, Mr F Hever. Severalls Bowls Club is registered with Bowls England, Essex Bowling Association and Colchester Bowling Association. Correspondence addressed to the Secretary: Mr Peter Weeden, 49 St Cyrus Road, Colchester, CO4 0LR. Trustees: Chair: Sheila F Hewitt, 107A, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ. David J Ford, Hill Cottage, Fossetts Lane, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NX. Francis S Hever, 23 Gainsborough Road, Colchester, CO3 4QN. Peter A King, 20 Heath Road, Colchester, CO3 4DH. Peter D Weeden, 49 St Cyrus Road, Colchester, CO4 0LR. Committee: Chair: David J Ford, Treasurer: Karl Douzier. Secretary: Peter Weeden. President: M. Wass, Club Captain: D.Smith, Members: Mrs S. Mills, Mr B Everett, Mr F Hever. |
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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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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