2023-08-31-accounts - Sussex Bowling Club

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Objectives and Activ	itie	s
		SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes the charity as set out in its	of		The promotion of physical and mental weN- being in the community ofCleethorpes
governing document			through participation in bowls and other organised activities in a mutually supportive
			environment
Summary ofthe main activities in relation tothose		Para 1.17and 1.19	Daily outdoor green bowling during the summer months pius limited supervised
purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the			bowling in the winter. Member and public sessions. A range ofindoor games and
activities, projects or			activities in the clubhouse throughout the
services identified in the			year for members and the public
accounts.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have		Para 1.18	Trustees have full regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on
had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity			public benefit. They meet regularly to promote the aims of the club and to monitor
Commission on public			financial performance etc
benefit

ou ma c	ho	ose to	include fu	rther statement SORP reference	s where relevant about:
					Our policy is to apply for relevant	grants
				Para 1.38	when available in order to enhance		the
Policy on	grant making				provision ofactivities and maintain fabric etc ofthe club		the
				Para 1.38
Policy on	social investment
including	program		related
investment
					Volunteers invest thousands ofhours each
				Para 1.38	year in activities such as
Contribution		made	by		Upkeep ofgreens and grounds
volunteers					Upkeep and improvement ofbuildings
					Coaching, fundraising, support for
					members and the communi

Achievements and	Per	formance
		SORP reference
			The club has enhanced the physical and
			mental well-being of its members, making a
			particularly significant contribution to those
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity,		Para 1.20	who live alone and otherwise experience loneliness We have increased our
identifying the difference charity's work has made the circumstances of its	the to		membership through our various community activities, including our weekly community bowling where anybody can
beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.			come along and be taught and coached in bowling. This is free to all ages, including refreshments. We also enhance the local
			environment by our regular upkeep ofthe
			greens and surrounding areas which would
			otherwise be neglected and become
			unsightly.
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			Increased club membership
			Increased community participation
Achievements against		Para 1.41
objectives set
			Social activities, fun days and special
			events have increased funding significantly
Performance offundraising activities against objectives		Para 1.41
set
			Our increased funding plus successful
			grant applications have enabled us to
Investment performance		Para 1.41	invest in significant improvements to the
against objectives			club pavilion and our greens.
Other

Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's						Para 1.21	At the end ofthe period of 31"August 2023
financial position at the end							the bank balance in our current account
ofthe period							was R5,667.67.This figure is higher than normal a a result ofwork stiii to be
							completed on our pavilion.
							Our usual annual turnover is around
							210,000per annum but in the year ending
							31/8/2023 the turnover was over f50,000
							owing to building works supported by
							grants.
							In addition to our current account, at the
							end ofthe period there wasE2161in savings
							(reserve) accounts.
							We have no debts and all our invoices have
							been paid. We do not owe any company or
							authorit an hin whatsoever.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held						Para 1.22	We are holding 2 reserves, both in savings accounts. We hold f1661as the balance from our building account and this is for future building works. We also hold E500 in
							a separate account as a contingency for
							an unforeseen costs.
Amount of	reserves			held		Para 1.22	f2161as detailed above
Reasons for hoiding				zero		Para 1.22	NA
reserves
Details offund materially					in	Para 1.24	NA
deficit
Explanation uncertainties		ofany about		the		Para 1.23	There are no uncertainties. WE owe nothing. We budget our expenditure and
charity continuing			as a going				plan our income to suit this.
concern

charity continuing as a concern	going	going	plan our i	nco	me to	suit t	his.
Additional information	(optional)
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			Members	subscriptions,			match fees,	grants
The charity's principal sources offunds (including		Para 1.47
any fundraising)
			All funds raised are			used for providing
			community	bowls etc or			maintaining	and
Investment policy and objectives including any		Para 1.46	improving	grounds		and facilities
social investment policy
adopted
			The principal		risk is	vandalism to grounds
			and buildings
A description ofthe principal		Para1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

tructure, Governance	and Man	agement
Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Charity Commission		Trust
How is the charity	Para 1.25	Constitution ofa Charitable			Incorporated
constituted?		Organisation	whose	only voting members
		are its charity	trustees
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Trustee election by		members	at AGM,
including details ofany		serving for a	period	of3years. Specific
constitutional provisions e.g.		trustee posts	by decision of		trustees on
election to post or name of		majority vote.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

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				Trustees are inducted	by personal			tuition
				and guidance from existing trustees				plus
Policies adopted	and procedures for the induction		Para 1.51	range ofdocuments and agreed policies	including		Constitution
and training oftrustees
				Board ofTrustees elected by		members			with
				specific posts of:
The charity's structure and		organisational any wider	Para 1.51	Chair Vice-Chair
network	with	which the		Secretary
charity works				Treasurer
				Social Secretary
				A member acts as Safe uardin			Officer
Relationship		with any	Para 1.51
related	parties
				Member of local and	national	bowls
Other				associations

Names an	d addresses ofadv	isers (Optional information)
Type of	Name	Address
adviser
Name of	chief executive or names ofsenior staff members		(Optional	information)