The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
(A Charttable Company Limited by Guarantee)
Unaudited Annual Report and Financial Slatements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Company Number: 03413778
Charlty Regist•r•d in England and Wales Number. 1187898

The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Contents
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees. Annual Report
Independent Examinels Report
Statement of Financial Activiknes
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Referen￿ and Administrative Details
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Truste8s and Direclors
L Blackbum
R Clark
C Davison
S Grier
C Huxley
D Lockhart
Jorr
P Thicknesse
Reglstored 0ffl¢o
Battens Solicitors Limited
Mansion House
Prin￿S Street
Yeovil
BA20 1EP
Trading address
The Hyde Tennis Club
Walditch
Bridport
DT6 4LB
Indep•nd•nl Examlner
Joseph Doggrell FCA Bsc {Hons)
Albert Goodman LLP
Goodwood House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
Somerset
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Trustees, Report
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The trustees. who are also directors for the purposes of the CoMpan￿S Act. present their report and
unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The financial staternents have been prepared in accordance wrth the accounting policies set out Thi note
1 of the financial statements and cofflply wtth the charity's memorandum and articles of association, the
Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP FRS 102- implemented 1 January 2019), and are in
accordance with the special provision relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006.
Publlc ben
The trustees report that the charitable activit￿5 described in "Ots'ectives and actlvities" and
-Achievements and pertormance. are for the public benefit. The Imstees also confirm Ihat they have
complied with section 17{5) of the Charities Ad 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance
published by the Charity Commissim.
Structure. govemance and management
The Hyde Tennis Club is an ndependent charity (registered number 1187898) and a company limited by
guarantee (registered rKxnber 03413778).
The govemiThJ document is the memorandum and artth of association dated 14 January 2020. AII
business of the charity is conducted in accordano wtth ils memorandum and articles of association
logether with the rules incorporated within this document. The following twstees. vtho are also directors
for the purposes of company law, served during the period".
L 81ackburn
R Clark
C Davison
S Grier
C Huxley (Appointed 01101r2025)
D Lcckhart (Appoiiited 0210312026)
JOrT
H Paterson {Resigned 0110112025)
P Thicknesse
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the cornpany. All of the trustee5 are members of the
company and guarantee lo conlribuie £1 in the event of liquNSalion of the company.
Objoctlves and actlvltlos
The objectives of the charity are".
the promotion of community partTrcipation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities foi the
playing of real tennis in the South West of England and in particular intrc(lucing the game to
children and young people.,
to consefve. preserve arKI improve for the public benefit as a building of historic interesl the real
tennis court at the Hyde Tenni8 Club (Waklilch Road, WahJit¢h. Bridport. DorseL DT6 4LB); and
to educate the public about the history and heritage of the building.
The charity fulfils these oty'ectives by allowing the club to be accessible to the public and through the
promotion of the tennis as a sport. The charity has a particular focus on the younger members. and how
to encourage them into the sport, alongside keeping the court. building arKI facilli￿S in good order to
grow the general participation in tennis.
The trustees have complied with the requifements of the CharIt￿S Act 2011 and have had due regard to
the Charity Commission's public benefft guidance.
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Trustees, Report
For Ihe Year Ended 31 August 2025
Achlevements and perforniance
It is now five years since the charity acquired the freehold of the court. The IDJstees continue to be
properly foujssed on the obie¢tNes and have a well developed risk register to ensure that all remains
well. The risks are considered under five Fyincipal headings: buikling failure.. loss of professional
services., loss of membership", welfare and safety of players and visrtors (with Part￿ular attention paid to
children and vulnerable Fersons).. failure to demrMstrate public tenefft.
A significant achievement during Ihe year vrds the insiallalion of a new fire deteCt￿)n and intruder alann
system. This repr8sented a major investment in the safety and security of the listed building. and was
complemented by a fomal fire risk assessment. fire safety training, and the COMp￿tion of an electrical
installation condition reporL These measures represent a step change in the charity's approach lo
building safety and compliance. The tnjslees also SeCu￿d a substantialty reduced buikling insurance
premium. which will benefit the charity in fulure yea￿.
The trustees were pleased to see continued growth in membership. with membership income rising to
£24,800 from £23.027 in the yior year, reflecting ongoing efforts to promote Ihe club an(J attract new
members. Trial membwships were introduced during the year and proved successful, with all triallists
converting to fijll membeTship. "Bring a Friend" court promotions were also held to broaden participation.
The charity continued to promote the game to younger players and the wider community. in line with its
objectives. Twelve juniors tried Teal tennis over the summer through a Tennis and Rackets Association
intliative, and sessions were arranged with local schools including Woodroffe S¢hool and Gillingham
School. The Junior Academy continued to operate. The Che￿ood Trophy was well attended. with
visiting players commenting positivety on the condition of the club and Ihe welcome they received. Finals
Day was hekl successfully in August with four finals played. and the summer party attracted around 40
members. The dub also pathipated in Dorset Architeciural Heritage Week. opening Ihe court lo the
public.
Ongoing maintenance of the building and grounds continued throughout the year. The grounds were
malnlained to a good standard wilh regular monthly landscaping. Roof tiles were repaired and the
internal walls were monitored followng eadier damp issues and found to have drEd out well. The
building defibrillator was maintained. The Irustees remain committed lo Ihe building maintenance plan
and are satisfied that the court is being kept in a fft and safe cOndit￿n for players and visitors. C Huxley
was appointed as a trustee on 1 January 2025. and H Paterson stepped down on the same date. The
trustees thank Mr Paterson for his corrtribution to the charity dunng his penod of service.
Financial review
The totsl income of the charty for Ihe year v￿S £35,071 {2024 - £33,810) against tctsl expenditure of
£41.406 {2024- £27.362). All expenditure was in line with the key obi&tives of the charity.
The charity was pleased to have increased its income to £35,071 compared to £33,810 in 2024. The
increase was mainty to more donations and bank interest re￿ived. During the year, the charlly
spent £18.671 on building and grounds maintenance and £22,735 on gèneral running costs. reSu￿1ng in
a deficit for the year of £6.335. The charty is in good financial heath., the Trustees consider that its
membership related incom6 is suffiC￿t to fulfil its day lo day Objectives and it has sufficient reseNes to
m8in18in the propety as and when required.
Reserves pollcy
The Trustees aim to hold sufficienl ieserves to pay for building maintenance when it is required. At the
year end the charity had restricted reserves of £134.768 and Unrestr￿ted ￿serveS of £91,504. £3,768 of
Testricted reserves and £g1.504 of unreslricled reserves are Net Current Assets so are available to b8
used to fund the future COLJrt upkeep and maintenance. The restricted reserves can be used foi Court
upkeep and Mainl￿an￿ only.
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The Hyde Tennis Club Llmlted
Trustees, Report
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Rlsk management
The trustees have eon¥idered th8 major risks to vthi¢h the charity is exposed. They have reviewed those
risks and established systems and procedures to manage them approprialety.
Statom•nt of Trustg0•' Responslbllttles
The trustees (vtho are also dre¢tOTS of The Hyde Tennis Club Limited for the purposes of company law)
are responSti￿e for preparing the Trustees. Report (incorporating the Directors. Report) and the finan¢ial
statements in accordan￿ ￿￿th appI￿able W and United lQngdom Accounting SlandaTds. including
Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of [￿land (United Kingdom Generalty Accepled Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees lo wepare finanual statements for each financial year vthich give a
true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and expenditure, of
the charita￿e company for that period. In weparing these ffinan(ial statetr￿. the trustees are r&]iMred
to=
select suitsble accounting policies and then appty them consistenlly:
observe the methods ar)d princi￿e$ in the Charilies SORP.,
make judgments accountirvJ esb'mates that are reasonable and pnjdent:
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have be8n followed, sutyect to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and
prepare the financial statements on the going cOn￿M basis Un￿ it inappropriate to presume
that the charitable crAnpany *ill continue in business.
The trustees are responsib￿ for maintaining proper accounting reLx)rd5 disclose wtlh rea50nable
accuracy at any tirne the financial posthon of the charitabk cornpany and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements compty wth the CoMpan￿S Act 2006. They are a￿0 responsib￿ for safeguarding
the assets of the charitable company and I￿1￿ for tsking reasonable steps the preventlon and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the Maintenan￿ and integrity of the corwrate and financial informalion
induded on the charitable ¢ompanls webstie. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the
preparation and disseminatioft of financial Statffn￿ts may drffer from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Signed by order of the trustees on
L Blackbum
Dlrector
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Independent Examiners, Report to the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Independenl examlnors report to the Trvsto•s of The Hyde Tennls Club Llmltod
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Hyde Tennis Club Limited (Ihe
Company") for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Acn.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eltoible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examinalion of your
charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charrties Act 2011 {"the 2011 Act"). In carrying
out my examination I have followed the Directions given ty the Charty Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinefs statement
I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the exafflination giving me cause to believe that in any matenal Tespect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act,. or
2. the accounts do nol comply with these records-. or
3. the accounts do not Comply with the accounting requiTements of sects'on 396 of the 2006 Acl
other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair vievf which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordan￿ wtth the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wtlh the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reach d.
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Chartered Accountsnts
Goodwood House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
Somerset
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Joseph Doggrell FCA Bsc (Hons)
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Statement of Financial ActP4ities (including Income and Expenditure account)
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Unros-
tricted
Res-
tricted
Total
Funds
Unres.
lricted
Res-
lricted
Total
Funds
Notes
2025
2024
Income from:
Grants and donations
Charitable ¥tiwties
32,315
2,756
32,315
2,756
30,￿1
3,249
30,561
3,249
Tolal Income
35,071
35.071
33,810
33,810
Expenditure on:
Charitable aclivilEs
22.735
18,671
41.
21.831
5,531
27,362
Total expenditure
22.735
18,671
41.4(
21.831
5,531
27,362
Net Income l {expendlturel
& net movement in
funds for the year
12,336 (18,671) {6,335) 11.979
(5,531)
6,448
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought foNI
79,168
153,439 232,607
67.189 158,970 226,159
Total funds carried forward
91.504
134.768 226.272
79.168 153.439 232,607
The resuKs for the year derive from ¢￿tinUing activi￿$ and there are no gains or losses other than
those shown above.
The statement of financial activittes incory)orates the income and expenditure aeLount.
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited - Company Regt5tratlon Number: 03413TI8
Balance sheet
As at 31 August 2025
Notes
2026
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible r￿ed assets
131,0
131.000
131,0
131,000
Current assots
Deblors
Cash at bank and in hand
625
102,755
2,260
104.618
103.380
106.878
Credltors
Amounts falling due within one year
(8.108)
(5.271}
Net current assets
95.272
101,607
Net assets
226.272
232,607
Funds
Unrestricted fund
Restricled funds
91.504
134,768
79,168
153.439
226.272
232,607
These accounts have been prepared and delwered in accordance wth the special provisions relating to
small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 arKI the Financial Reporb"ng Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
For the period in queslw. the charitabte company was entitled to exempt￿ from an audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 20C6.
Tha membors havg not roquirad tho charitabla company to obtain an aL*Jit of its aeeounts for th• p&riod
in quests'on in a¢¢ordan¢e with sectN?n 476 the Act.
The truStee￿d1reeIors acknowledge their responsibilslies for complyirvJ with ihe requirements of the
Companies Act 21J)6 wth respect to accounb.ng
s and the preparats'on of accounts.
?7f42ozL
ApFxoved and authorised by the Board on
d on its behalf by:
L Blackburn
Director
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The Hyde Tennis Club Umlted
Notes to the Financial StatenEnts
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Aetounting pollcl•s
General Infomiation and ba$ls of accounting
The Hyde Tenni$ Club Limrted is a company lirrtited by guaranteè incorporated in the United
Kingdom under the Companies ArA. Each memtw of the chartty undertakes to contr¢bute a
maximum of £1 to the tharty's assets rf it should wound up while they are a member or wthin
one year after they cease to be a member. The address of the registered office is grven on page
2. The natwe of charity's operations and its principal a(#fvities are set ￿t in the Trustees
Report.
The financial sta1wn￿ have been prepared urKler the historical cost convention and in
accordance with the Accounting and rewling by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicab￿ lo charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicat4e in the UK and RepU￿1C ot Ireland (FRS 102) (effeclive 1 January 2019)-
(ChaT￿leS SORP (FRS 1021}-
The charity m6èts the definitson of public b8nefft under FRS 102. Assots and Ikqts"lities are initially
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwtse ststed in tha relgvant
accounting pokcy.
1.2 Income
All income ts shown gross and included in the slalement of financial aC￿￿tIeS when the charity is
entitled to the income and the amouni can be quantsfied with reasonable accuracy.
Grants and donations in the fonn of corporate and rndivKlual donats.ons are recognised bthen theiè
is evidence of ents'llement. and wlw the receipt is certain and measurable.
Govemmeni granls are re¢owi5eil u￿r the accruals model iesulting in income being
recognised on a systematic ba￿S over the in which the related costs are incurred for which
the grant is compensatyig. The income from the scheme is recognised as donalions and granl
income in the statement of fina￿￿￿ acliwty and ts.mirg drfferences presented as other debtors or
deferred incorne wilhin the balan￿ sheet.
Income from gift aid is induded 7*then Ihere is evidence of entitlement. and when the receipt is
certain and measurable.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on the awuaLq basis. Liabiiibes are recognlsed in the accounung
period lo which ttw rek8te.
Govemance costs coryrise am costs WNofvirvJ th8 putrAic accounlabilty of the charty and its
compliance wth regulation and good practice.
Support costs are showffi under the costs In furtheran￿ ofthe Ch￿1￿*￿e aclivities.
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 Augusl 2025
1.4 Fixed a55els
Depreciation is calculated to vKite off the cost or valuation of fixed assets over their estimated
useful lives at the followng rate-.-
F￿ebOld buildings
Not depreciated
Fixed assets are valued at Cost less dep￿clatiOn. Items costing under £250 are not capitalised.
The freehokl buildings are not depreciated on the basis the (*arity maintains a consistent level of
mainlenance and repair on the asset and the trustees undertake an impaim)ent review annually.
1.5 Debtors
Trade debtors and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.
1.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand comprise cash on hand that is readily convertible to a known amount of
cash and are subject lo insignificant risk of change in value_
1.7 Credllors
Creditors and provisions a￿ ￿COgnised vthere the charity has a present obligation resulting from
a past event that will probably resu￿ in the Iransfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to
settle the obligation can b8 measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their
settlement amount.
1.8 Taxatlon
The charity applies all income and gains for charrtable purposes and is therefore not liable to
corporation tsx.
1.9 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds receivable or generated for the objects of the company
without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamathed by the directors for particular purposes.
ReslTlCted funds are to be used for specffic purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure
which meets this criteiion is charged to the fund. together wtth a fair allocation of management
and support costs.
1.10 Donated goods and seNices
The charity receives assistan￿ in the form of donated goods and services, however il 1$
considered that the benefit to the charity is not quantifiable or measurable. These donated items
are theTefore not included in the financial statements. however further reference is made to them
in the Trustees Report.
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The Hyde Tennls Club Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Trustees, remuneratlon
t)uring the year. no travel expenses or subsistence was reimbur￿￿ to trustees {2024: £nil).
No trustees re￿Ved wages for their services during the year (2024.. £nil).
Donatlons (Indudlng grants)
Unres-
trlcted
Total
2025
Unres-
trf¢ted
Total
2024
trfcted
trl¢ted
Gift aid
Memberships
Junior Academy
Donations '.Other
Court Hire
4,681
24.800
313
21
4.681
24.800
313
21
2.500
4,681
23.027
333
20
4,681
23.027
333
20
2,500
32,315
32.315
30,561
30,561
Income from charitablo activities
Unres-
trl¢ted
Total
2025
Unres-
trl¢ted
Res-
trlcted
Total
2024
trl¢tsd
Bank interest re￿iVed
2,756
2.756
3.249
3,249
2,7
2,756
3,249
3,249
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Tha Hyde Tennis Club Llmited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Charitable activltlès expenditure
Unres-
trlcted
Total
2026
Unres-
tricted
Res-
trlcted
Total
2024
trlcted
bl Activities
Tennis professionals
Member events
Lighl. Heat, Water
Tennis and Rackets Assoc.
Repairs and sundries
Landscaping
Court and equipment Costs
Cleaning Contribution
Telephone and Intemet
Alarm System
Bank charges
Building Repairs and
Maintenance
Waste collection
DOE Donation in
Junior Academy Payments
355
159
10.511
190
355
159
10.511
190
509
895
895
7.901
182
209
7.S￿l1
182
209
5,040
3,132
2,352
333
316
547
491
5,040
4,224
1,905
348
817
4.224
1,905
3.132
2,352
333
316
547
817
18,671
18.671
491
257
96
257
247
247
31x1
20.055
18.671
38,726
16.114
5,531
21,645
Governance ex
nditure
Legal and Professi￿31
Insurance
354
2.326
354
2,326
1544)
6,261
(5441
6,261
2,680
2.680
5.717
5,717
22.735
18,671
41.4(6
21,831
5,531
27.362
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Flxed assèts
Property
Improvements
Total
Cost
As at 1 September 2024
Additions
Disposals
131.000
131,000
As al 31 August 2025
131,000
131,000
Depre¢latlon
A5 at 1 Septernber 2024
Charge for Year
Disposals
As at 31 August 2025
Net book value
As at 31 August 2025
131,000
131,IXIO
As at 31 August 2024
131.000
131.000
Debtors
2025
2024
Other debtors
625
2,260
625
2,260
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Creditors - amounls duo In loss than one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
8,108
5,271
8,108
5.271
Statemenl of funds
Balance
asat
01.09.24
Balance
asat
31.08.25
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Restrlcted funds
Court purchase and maintenance
153,439
(18.6711
134,768
Total restricted funds
153.439
(18,671>
134,768
Unrestrlcted funds
General
79,168
35.071
(22.735)
91,504
Total funds
232.607
35.071
(41.406)
226,272
Statement of funds - 2024
Balance
asat
Balance
asat
31.08.24
01.09.23
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Restrlcted funds
Court purchase and maintenance
158.970
{5.531)
153.439
Totsl restrlcted funds
158.970
{5.531)
153,439
Unrestrlcted funds
General
67.189
33.810
121,831)
79.168
Total funds
226.159
33.810
127,362)
232,607
Restricted funds include donations received towards a court purchase and future court upkeep and
maintenance. Once the charity has acquired the new facilities, depreciation will be allocated against the
restricted fund.
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The Hyde Tennis Club Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Analysls of not assets between funds
Unres-
Res-
trlcted trlcted
Unres-
trlcted
Res-
trfcted
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Net Current assets
131,000 131,000
3.768
95.272 79.168
131,000
22.439
131,000
101.607
91.504
Total funds
91.504 134,768 226,272
79.168 153,439
232,607
11 Company limited by guarantse
The company was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
The guarantee to the company is £1 ￿ fflember on the winding up of the company. At 31 August
2025 the company had seven members and the total amount guaranteed is therefore £1.
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