## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 01 2024 **To** 31 12 2024 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Southbourne Tennis Club **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1185919 **Charity's principal address** Iford Lane Bournemouth Dorset **Postcode BH6 5NF** Southbourne Tennis Club ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Richard Henshaw|Chairperson|29thJuly2024 onwards|AGM election| ||Daniel Light|Secretary||AGM election| ||Carolyn Day|Treasurer||AGM election| ||Claire Mackley|Membership|29thJuly2024 onwards|AGM election| ||Celia Barron|Safeguarding||AGM election| ||Colin Gilbey|General||AGM election| ||Colin O’Connor|Maintenance|29thJuly2024 onwards|AGM election| ||Rachel Gillingham|General||AGM election| ||Lloyd Harkcom|Vice Chairperson|29thJuly2024 onwards|AGM election| ||KirstyHolmes|General|29thJuly2024 onwards|AGM election| ||David Bull|Chairperson|Until 19thJune 2024|AGM election| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** **TAR** October 2025 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Articles of Association (2019) - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Limited Company How the charity is constituted - (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by the membership at AGM Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** The provision of facilities for healthy recreation for all sections of the community, members and non-members regardless of age, ability, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, religious belief or **Summary of the objects of the** social/economic status through the sport of tennis. **charity set out in its governing document** A contribution to the overall improvement of people’s lifestyles and leisure time activities in the local area. **TAR** October 2025 2 The club provides facilities and managed tennis sessions for both members of the club and members of the public. These sessions, along with private play, are available to cover a wide range of abilities (both physical and mental) for adults and juniors. The club offers “club sessions” for beginners to team players. We have a thriving disability programme that covers such areas as walking tennis, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, wheelchair users, hearing impaired, visually impaired and dementia tennis. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the** Our coach has been recognised by the Dorset LTA and the National LTA **public benefit in relation to** for the disability programme that he has developed over a number of **these objects (include within** years. His model is being held up as best practice within the sport **this section the statutory** nationally. **declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance** We have lots of children working with us whilst working on their Duke of **issued by the Charity** Edinburgh awards each year. **Commission on public benefit)** All sessions are open to the general public in the catchment area of the All sessions are open to the general public in the catchment area of the club. The club coaching team have formed partnerships with a number of local schools, charities and volunteer groups to teach tennis skills across the school age spectrum. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** The club relies on the club coaches and club members who volunteer to support our junior and disability programmes on a regular basis and in the running of competitive and fun tournaments. You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. **TAR** October 2025 3 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** During 2024 the membership of the club slightly increased and participation in tennis remained at a healthy level. The club has kept close control of outgoings this year particularly the use of energy as the prices were high during the year. The previous conversion of the floodlights to LEDs has significantly reduced our electricity consumption and hence cost. Our Pickleball court is now a popular attraction, in regular use, and attracts players that may otherwise not attend our club. There were no significant capital expenditures during the period, with the club continuing to build our reserve/ sinking funds for a future resurfacing of 3 of our courts, which is planned for the first half of 2026. **TAR** October 2025 4 ## **Section E Financial review** The charity will continue to make provision of reserves for the **Brief statement of the** replacement and upgrade of facilities in line with guidelines from the LTA. **charity’s policy on reserves** **Details of any funds materially** None **in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **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** **TAR** October 2025 5 Registered number: 00841056 ## **SOUTHBOURNE TENNIS CLUB UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024** ## **Southbourne Tennis Club Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Company Information|1| |Accountant's Report|2| |Income and Expenditure Account|3| |Balance Sheet|4| |The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:|| |Detailed Income and Expenditure Account|5| **Southbourne Tennis Club Company Information For The Year Ended 31 December 2024** |**Directors**|Ms Celia Barron| |---|---| ||Mr Colin Gilbey| ||Mr Daniel Light| ||Mrs Carolyn Day| ||Mrs Kirsty Holmes| ||Mrs Claire Mackley| ||Mr Richard Henshaw| ||Mr Lloyd Harkcom| ||Mrs Rachel Gillingham| |**Company Number**|00841056| |**Registered Office**|Iford Lane| ||Southbourne| ||Bournemouth| ||Dorset| ||BH6 5NF| |**Accountants**|J Aubin Ltd| ||Chartered Accountants| ||4 Old Barn Close| ||Christchurch| ||Dorset| ||BH23 2QZ| Page 1 **Southbourne Tennis Club Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024** In accordance with the engagement letter dated 10 August 2020, and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us. This report is made to the directors in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the directors the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the directors that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's directors for our work or for this report. You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 December 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year. We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements. Signed Mrs D J H Aubin 09/04/2025 J Aubin Ltd Chartered Accountants 4 Old Barn Close Christchurch Dorset BH23 2QZ Page 2 **Southbourne Tennis Club Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2024** |**TURNOVER**
Cost of raw materials and consumables
Depreciation and other amounts written off assets
Other charges
**NET SURPLUS**|**2024**
**£**
66,340
(15,345)
(8,914)
(6,920)
35,161|**2023**
**£**
65,369
(18,368)
(8,914)
(17,535)| |---|---|---| |||20,552| Page 3 ## **Southbourne Tennis Club Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2024** |Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
**RESERVES**|**2024**
**£**
58,726
111,971
(20,697)|**2023**
**£**
67,641
81,717
(34,519)| |---|---|---| ||91,274|47,198| ||150,000|114,839| ||150,000|114,839| ||150,000|114,839| ## **Notes** ## 1. **General Information** Southbourne Tennis Club is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 00841056. The registered office is Iford Lane, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5NF. ## 2. **Average Number of Employees** Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: NIL (2023: NIL) For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions. On behalf of the board Mr Richard Henshaw Director 03/04/2025 Page 4 ## **Southbourne Tennis Club Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2024** |**TURNOVER**
Membership income
Coaching and visitor fees
Tournament income
Donations and gift aid
Disability and schools funding
Sundry income
Sponsorship
**COST OF RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES**
Tournament & match fees
Coaching fees
Tennis balls and nets
Disability programme
Other direct costs (COS)
**DEPRECIATION AND OTHER AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF ASSETS**
Depreciation
**OTHER CHARGES**
_Premises expenses:_
Rent
Rates and water
Light and heat
Cleaning of premises
_General administration costs:_
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Telecommunications and data costs
Accountancy fees
Subscriptions and levies
Sundry expenses
Rubbish collection
**NET SURPLUS**|**2024**
**£**
**£**
48,392
6,646
2,143
483
7,020
1,156
500
66,340
767
5,903
2,035
6,640
-
(15,345)
8,914
(8,914)
(10,926)
549
3,715
1,636
(5,026)
6,450
1,469
448
400
430
1,939
810
11,946
(6,920)
35,161|**2024**
**£**
**£**
48,392
6,646
2,143
483
7,020
1,156
500
66,340
767
5,903
2,035
6,640
-
(15,345)
8,914
(8,914)
(10,926)
549
3,715
1,636
(5,026)
6,450
1,469
448
400
430
1,939
810
11,946
(6,920)
35,161|**2023**
**£**
**£**
46,110
6,822
1,643
952
8,681
661
500
65,369
772
7,041
2,207
8,320
28
(18,368)
8,914
(8,914)
1,261
710
4,328
1,701
8,000
3,259
1,369
252
375
430
3,124
726
9,535
(17,535)
20,552|**2023**
**£**
**£**
46,110
6,822
1,643
952
8,681
661
500
65,369
772
7,041
2,207
8,320
28
(18,368)
8,914
(8,914)
1,261
710
4,328
1,701
8,000
3,259
1,369
252
375
430
3,124
726
9,535
(17,535)
20,552| |---|---|---|---|---| ||767
5,903
2,035
6,640
-||772
7,041
2,207
8,320
28|| ||8,914
(10,926)
549
3,715
1,636||8,914
1,261
710
4,328
1,701|| ||(5,026)||8,000|| ||6,450
1,469
448
400
430
1,939
810||3,259
1,369
252
375
430
3,124
726|| ||11,946||9,535|| |||||| |||35,161||20,552| Page 5 ## ## |Reportto thetrustees/
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