Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st January 2024 Period start date To December 31st 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Supporting The Future
Charity registration number: 1188603
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our objective is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young individuals through the medium of sports, with a current focus on initiatives in Africa, specifcally within Kenya, South Africa, and Lesotho. |
| 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 |
Our primary activities are football training sessions for teams and schools in deprived areas. During these activities, we donate clothing, footwear and equipment to the school, team and individuals that take part. Additionally we are holding coaching courses for coaches and teachers in local communities to support them with education and understanding on how to better communicate and challenge children over the 3 countries we work in. Finally, we are holding career days for young adults between the ages of 13-16 to give them access to training classes in different felds of work to help them decide which career path they would like to take and give them an inside to the working world. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity's main activities revolve around football training sessions conducted for teams and schools located in economically disadvantaged areas. During these sessions, the charity provides donations of clothing, footwear, and sports equipment to beneft the participating schools, teams, and individuals. In addition to football training, the charity is actively involved in ofering coaching courses to coaches and teachers within local communities. These courses aim to enhance their skills in efectively communicating with and motivating children, ensuring a positive and constructive learning environment. Furthermore, the charity organises career days specifcally targeting young adults aged 13-16. These events provide valuable exposure to various professional felds and industries, assisting the youth in making informed decisions about their future career paths. By ofering insights into the working world, these career days empower young individuals to make informed choices regarding their future aspirations. In summary, the charity's core activities encompass football training sessions, donations of essential sporting gear, coaching courses for educators, and career guidance events for young adults. These eforts align with the overarching goal of positively impacting the lives of children and young people in the three countries where the charity operates. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | At present, the charity does not seek grants as its funding exclusively relies on contributions from individuals. A grant application policy will be established at a later stage when the charity decides to pursue grant opportunities |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Currently, the charity does not possess any policies related to social investment. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Unfortunately in the year of 2024, overseas work didn’t happen. This year saw 3 volunteers collect donations, pack them into cases and log all donations ready for the next trip. |
N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference In the year of 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances, the charity were not operating during this time. Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A during the year of 2024. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Ben Hanford managed to raise an impressed £457 for the charity through running 2 marathons. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investment was made into the charity from business organisations in the year of 2022. |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity currently reports a increase of £349 in its fnancial position after total spending. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds below the threshold of £500 will be earmarked and set aside as reserves to cover potential future repayments. Any amount exceeding this threshold will be subject to discussion during trustee meetings and considered for investment in future bookings for upcoming trips. This approach enables the charity to beneft from cost savings through advance bookings and reduces the fnancial burden of raising funds in the months leading up to each tour. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £349 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Direct debit payments from Jack Upton each month and 2 marathons run by Ben Hanford. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity does not currently have an investment policy or social investment policy. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The most signifcant concern for the charity is the possibility of not being able to secure sufcient funds for the activities it intends to carry out. Every year, the charity encounters challenges in raising the necessary funds, and this fnancial hurdle represents the primary and major risk that the charity confronts. |
NIA Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
N/A | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | N/A |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Selected by the founder, James Murray, through a meticulous and thoughtful selection process, trustee candidates are required to present their qualifcations, background, and rationale for seeking the position. Additionally, they undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation before being considered for the role. This thorough approach ensures that individuals chosen for trustee positions are well- qualifed, suitable for the responsibilities, and have passed necessary background checks, ultimately serving the charity efectively. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Our charity is dedicated to providing training to our trustees, ensuring they possess the knowledge and skills necessary for efective governance and oversight. Our training policies encompass the following key areas: 1. Financial Management:We provide training on fnancial oversight, budgeting, and fnancial reporting, empowering trustees to monitor our fnancial health. 2.Safeguarding:We prioritise safeguarding training to protect vulnerable individuals connected to our charity, such as children or vulnerable adults. |
| The charity comprises three trustees, including its founder, along with part-time volunteers. James Murray, the founder, is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the charity, subject to approval or rejection by the trustees during trustee meetings. These meetings occur on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, serving as forums to address ongoing issues and considerations, as well as to assess and endorse or disapprove of decisions proposed by James Murray. As for part- time volunteers, their involvement varies annually, depending on availability and their ability to commit to the charity's trips. Our extensive network of partners plays a pivotal role in driving our success. These global collaborators are instrumental in facilitating our overseas operations, ofering invaluable support in various aspects such as translation, navigation, identifying benefciaries, ensuring safety, and more. Our relationship with these individuals and organisations is a mutual one; they depend on us for support just as much as we depend on their assistance. As we expand our work in the countries we visit, our network continues to grow. We are committed to nurturing and expanding our network in all the countries we operate in, even before embarking on our frst visits to these areas. This collaborative approach is at the heart of our mission, enabling us to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. "Supporting the Future" has established partnerships with various organisations in diferent countries. These partnerships range from ongoing day-to-day collaborations to annual events and visits. Here is a list of the organisations with which we have established relationships:" Lesotho Kick4life LFA Makhoakhoa FC Mafeteng Sistas South Africa Sports Stepping Stones academy Kenya Wire Soccer Acadmey Care Support Organisation (CASO AFRICA) N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity comprises three trustees, including its founder, along with part-time volunteers. James Murray, the founder, is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the charity, subject to approval or rejection by the trustees during trustee meetings. These meetings occur on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, serving as forums to address ongoing issues and considerations, as well as to assess and endorse or disapprove of decisions proposed by James Murray. As for part- time volunteers, their involvement varies annually, depending on availability and their ability to commit to the charity's trips. Our extensive network of partners plays a pivotal role in driving our success. These global collaborators are instrumental in facilitating our overseas operations, ofering invaluable support in various aspects such as translation, navigation, identifying benefciaries, ensuring safety, and more. Our relationship with these individuals and organisations is a mutual one; they depend on us for support just as much as we depend on their assistance. As we expand our work in the countries we visit, our network continues to grow. We are committed to nurturing and expanding our network in all the countries we operate in, even before embarking on our frst visits to these areas. This collaborative approach is at the heart of our mission, enabling us to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | "Supporting the Future" has established partnerships with various organisations in diferent countries. These partnerships range from ongoing day-to-day collaborations to annual events and visits. Here is a list of the organisations with which we have established relationships:" Lesotho Kick4life LFA Makhoakhoa FC Mafeteng Sistas South Africa Sports Stepping Stones academy Kenya Wire Soccer Acadmey Care Support Organisation (CASO AFRICA) |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Supporting The Future |
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| Other name the charity uses | STF |
| Registered charity number | 1188603 |
| Charity’s principal address | 40 Beech Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1QH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Jean Murray | James Murray | ||
| Ryan Hoult | James Murray | |||
| Sarah Upton | James Murray |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J.Murray R.S. Hoult |
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| J.Murray | R.S. Hoult | |||||
| Full name(s) | Jean Murray | Ryan Hoult | ||||
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Trustee |
Trustee | ||||
| Date | 07/10/2025 | 01/10/2025 |
FROM THE DESK OF
Jean Murray
7th October 2025
Jean Murray
Supporting The Future Charity No: 1188603 40 Beech Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1QH
Below is the trustees annual financial report from the financial year of 2020 from January 1st until December 31st 2020.
Yours sincerely,
Jean Murray
0115 9228012 contact@supportingthefuture.co.uk Charity number: 1188603
Signed by trustees:
Jean Murray:
Sarah Upton:
Ryan Hoult:
Supporting The Future annual fnancial report for the year end December 31st 2020
Incoming report
| Incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total funds | Remaining funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generated funds |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Charitable activities |
£452 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Donated funds | £275 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Government subsidies |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total incoming |
£727 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total funds carried forward into next fnancial year |
£604.45 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
Outgoing report
| Outgoing resources |
Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total funds | Remaining funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spend on volunteers |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Spend on trustees |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Spend on international tour |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Spend pre tour |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Spend post tour |
£0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Miscellaneous spending |
£378 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total outgoing |
£378 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total funds carried forward into next fnancial year |
£604.45 | £0 | £0 | £0 |