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2023-07-31-accounts

Atherton Cricket Club Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ

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Chairman’s Annual Report

ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Company number 12108979 Registered charity 1186443 February 12[th] 2024

Name: Atherton Cricket Club Limited Address: Eckersley Fold Lane, Manchester M46 0RQ. Trustees: Anthony Gredecki, Ian Andrew Nuttall, Michael Simon Tomlinson, Paul William Woodend.

The trustees of the charity were appointed from the existing members of the club’s management committee agreed at a committee meeting in December 2019.

The goals of the charity are to provide a high standard cricket facility for the members of Atherton Cricket Club and a community facility the people of Atherton for the mutual benefit of all, in line with ECB Club mark requirements, charity commission obligations and legislative guidelines.

Activities and achievements in the year

2023 was another positive year in the history of Atherton Cricket Club as the club transitioned from its membership of the Bolton Cricket League (BCL) to the newly created North West Cricket League (NWCL).

During the year the club held a number of events to support the playing activities within the year, benefiting the club financially and raising our standing in the local community and beyond.

Main Sponsors

Atherton Cricket Club Limited

Higham Park | Eckersley Fold Lane | Atherton | Manchester | M46 0RQ

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Registered No: 12108979 (England & Wales) Atherton Cricket Club Limited Registered Charity No: 1186443 Atherton Cricket Club Limited ICO Data Protection No: ZB272000

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Throughout the year the club has continued to develop its facilities and is well placed in all areas to continue its progression on and off the field.

Key achievement includes:

Senior Cricket 2023:

On the cricket field the senior teams enjoyed a mixed season in terms of performance. The First XI competed in the NWCL for the first time and endured something of a transitional season with the integration of new players and the development of young players into first team cricket.

One real highlight of the season was the appointment of former England U19s player Jon Fearick as Director of Cricket who took charge of all cricket matters at senior level. Due to the unique position that Jon holds as a former Atherton player and with his standing in the game, Jon made positive cultural changes to the senior section that moving forward will facilitate growth and develop of all senior teams and individual players.

The Second XI continued to develop and was once again responsible for the development of a number of junior players that will continue to show promise and the potential of graduating into the first team. The senior sides were also supported by a number

Atherton Cricket Club Limited

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of former players who showed their commitment to the club in playing when needed and often at short notice.

On the back of their championship winning season in 2022 the Third XI competed well in the West Lancashire Premier Division League with some outstanding individual and team performances. The Third XI continues to provide a valuable link between junior and senior cricket as well as much needed revenue at the weekend. I would like to take the opportunity to place on record my gratitude to first, second and third team captains Jack Welch, Dale Tyrer and Charlie Gredecki for their tremendous contributions to the senior section. All three have led their teams with great passion, dedication and skill throughout the year and have been a credit to themselves and the club.

Junior Cricket 2023:

Within the junior section the club entered teams at under 9s, under 11s, under 13s, under 15s and for the first time in many years U18s age groups.

The juniors enjoyed another positive year on and off the pitch with a strong identity developing amongst the players in every team and an understanding and pride in the values of our club being displayed positively.

The club also successfully ran our All-Stars program, culminating in 32 children signing up to the sessions. The session ran from May through to August in line with ECB plans. Following the conclusion of the official program the club continued to offer training sessions free of charge to children from the local community. The program continues to play an important role introducing boys and girls to our sport and moving into 2024 under the leadership of Hassan Ahmed, will continue to be an integral part of our club.

Hassan was also instrumental in the formation of a little piece of history at Atherton CC when he formed and ran our first junior girl team under the ECB Dynamos program. The program was extremely successful and due to high participation levels led to the formation of a girls U12s team for the 2024 season.

I would personally like to place on record my gratitude and admiration to Hassan who has worked tirelessly to grow junior

Atherton Cricket Club Limited

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cricket for boys and girls at Atherton CC and provide us with another opportunity for local children to enjoy our club and sport. The success of the junior section is in no small part to the commitment and dedication of the junior coaches headed by our Head of Junior Cricket Greg Greenough and the players, parents and club owe a great deal of gratitude to them.

Financial Records

The full financial records for the club are provided in the treasurer’s annual accounts.

The clubs annual accounts are available to all members and via Companies House in accordance with Limited Company and Charity Commission requirements.

Within the accounts are details of the club’s cash reserves.

The club holds no debts.

2023 Summary

To manage the club with the history of Atherton on and off the field is a huge challenge for everyone associated with it. On reflection, 2023 proved to be a very enjoyable year at Atherton on and off the field and members of the club enjoyed the year tremendously.

As Chairman, I do however need to share my thoughts on the future of the club in an ever changing social, political and economic environment.

As a club placed at the heart of the community ran almost exclusively by volunteers, we face many challenges to stay relevant, sustainable and ultimately viable. As the club grows, develops and offers our members a club that is fit for the next generation it is important that we remember the value of club cohesion and a desire to put the club’s best interests before that of the individual.

The club relies on a handful of people making sacrifices on a personal level to run the club and the support of all members is

Atherton Cricket Club Limited

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crucial to the development of our club whilst supporting them and the wider club.

On a personal level I have seen so many invaluable contributions that for most people go unnoticed but without them the club would be nowhere near the club it currently is. In these changing times we must remember to support each other and continue to work for the greater good of the club. We are the current custodians of the club and must do everything we can to pass it onto the next generation in a strong and prosperous condition. The club however has much to be positive about and I would like to place on record my personal gratitude to the committee and all club members for their continued passion, dedication, generosity and loyalty supporting the club in so many ways. Yours in sport

Tony Gredecki Chairman Atherton Cricket Club

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Higham Park | Eckersley Fold Lane | Atherton | Manchester | M46 0RQ

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Atherton Cricket Club Limited Higham Park | Eckersley Fold Lane | Atherton | Manchester | M46 0RQ

ort of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 for Alherton Cricket Club Limited

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Com an Information for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 DIRECTORS: A Gredecki l A Nuttall M S Tomlinson P W Woodend SECRETARY: REGISTERED OFFICE: 76 Factory Streel West Manchester United Kingdom M46 OEF REGISTERED NUMBER: 12108979 (England and Wales) ACCOUNTANTS: Bloomfield's Accountants Bloomfield Court 76 Faclory Street West Atherton Manchester Greater Manchester M46 OEF Page 1

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Re ort of the Directors for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 July 2023. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of DIRECTORS The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 August 2022 to the dale of Ihis report. A Gredecki l A Nuttall M S Tomlinson P W Woodend POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE £2,812 was donated to the charity Atherton Cricket Club This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relaling to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: A Gredecki - Director 29 April 2024 Page 2

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Income Statement for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 31.7.23 31.7.22 Notes TURNOVER 100,437 67,873 Cost of sales 52,675 38,571 GROSS PROFIT 47,762 29,302 Administrative expenses 28,541 45,167 OPERATING PROFITI(LOSS} 19,221 115,865) Inlerest receivable and similar income 67 PROFITI(LOSSI BEFORE TAXATION 19,288 115,865) Tax on profiullossl 589 PROFITI(LOSSI FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 18,699 115,865) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Re istered number.. 12108979 Balance Sheet 31 Jul 2023 31.7.23 31.7.22 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 35,690 19,499 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 33,840 13,243 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 51,833 33,744 NET CURRENT LIABILITIES 117,9931 {20,5011 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 17,697 {1,002) RESERVES Relained earnings 17,697 {1,002) 17,697 {1,002) The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2023. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial ststements for the year ended 31 July 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for= (al ensuring that Ihe company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (bl preparing financial slatements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as al the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4 continued...

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Re istered number.. 12108979 Balance Sheet - continued 31 Jul 2023 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject lo the small companies regime. The financial slatements were approved by Ihe Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 29 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by.. A Gredecki - Director The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 STATUTORY INFORMATION Atherton Cricket Club Ltd is a privale company, limiled by guaranlee, regislered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office can be found on the Company Information page. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements These financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordan￿ with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Enlilies" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Turnover Turnover is measured al the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts. rebates. value added tax and other sales taxes. Tangiblo fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Taxation Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Stalemenl, ex￿p1 to the extent Ihal it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. Current lax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax Deferred lax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated bul not reversed at the balance sheet date. Timing differences arise from Ihe inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial stalernenls. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred lax assets are recognised only lo the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred lax liabilities or other future laxable profits. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profil or loss on a straight line basis over Ihe period of the lease. Page 6 continued...

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS The average number of employees during the year was 412022- 41. OPERATING PROFITIILOSSI The operating profit12022 - operating lossl is ststed after charging.. 31.7.23 31.7.22 Depreciation - owned assets 8,349 3,441 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery etc COST At 1 August 2022 Additions 25,687 24,540 At 31 July 2023 50,227 DEPRECIATION At 1 August 2022 Charge for year 6,188 8,349 At 31 July 2023 14,537 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 July 2023 35,690 At 31 July 2022 19,499 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.7.23 31.7.22 Taxation and social security Other creditors 1,083 50,750 494 33,250 51,833 33,744 Page 7

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Tradin and Profil and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 31.7.23 31.7.22 Turnover Sales Grants Sponsorship 51,298 3,115 46,024 49,578 9,679 8,616 100,437 67,873 Cost of sales Other direct costs Sub contractors 14,453 38,222 9,442 29,129 52,675 38.571 GROSS PROFIT 47,762 29,302 Other income Deposit account interest 67 47,829 29,302 Expenditur• Rent Insurance Light and heat Training Telephone Post and stationery Travelling Repairs and renewals Computer costs Sundry expenses Accountancy Subscriptions Legal fees Donations Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 500 2,145 5,525 670 559 2,721 3,217 7,353 1,024 484 306 370 10,105 628 895 250 1,640 11,442 250 3,441 352 6,378 367 250 1,829 1,099 8,349 28,023 44,126 19,806 {14,8241 Finance costs Bank charges 518 1.041 NET PROFITI(LOSS) 19,288 115,865) This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 8

Atherton Cricket Club Limited Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Jul 2023 Page Company Information Report of the Directors Income Statement Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Trading and Profil and Loss Account

(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees A Ik/fl_TL)LI CLL£ LJ On accounls for the year ended 31_%T JLJLq 1013 Charity no {If any) 11 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust"} for the year ended 31 /ai I￿1 Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Acl.). 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 Charty Commission under seclton 145(51(b) of the Act. Independent Ffhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examinevs ststement undertake the examinalion by being a qualrfied member of linsert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicablg. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination {other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respecl.. the accounling records were nol 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 fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts lo be reached. ' Please delele the words in the brackets rfthey do nol appty. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body LRAA . IER Oct 2018

(if any): Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examinatson of charity accounts= directions and guidance for examiners}. Give here brlef detsil$ of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018