ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022
Charity registered in England & Wales No: 1191353 Registered Office: 42 The Oval, Kettering NN15 6AY Trustees: P. Burgoine; A. James; B. Powell; J. Sacre; C. Smalley; L. Stalker; C. Underwood; J. Wickham
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2021 To 31/08/2022
Charity name: Northamptonshire Titans Foundation Charity registration number: 1191353
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
The advancement of the amateur sport of basketball in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area for the public benefit by the provision of: 1. Facilities for participation in the sport of basketball. 2. Advancing education and promoting community participation in healthy recreation. 3. Providing grants and bursaries to increase community participation in basketball |
| 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. |
The Foundation has secured funding and grants to deliver community basketball coaching as part of its educational and social inclusion projects. The Foundation has provided bursaries to upskill and qualify members of the community to be able to coach and officiate for the benefit of the sport. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The activities undertaken during the year, as described above, demonstrate how the charity has met the public benefit requirements. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. |
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| Policy on grant making | Bursary applications are for Junior Members. The Foundation accepts submissions for consideration, these are reviews by the grants committee. The members of the grants committee must not have any connection to the applicant (e.g, coach, team manager, parent or relative). The grants committee will agree to the appropriate level of support based on a defined criteria. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Our commitment is to reinvest available funds into providing free coaching into schools and where possible to support any Basketball activities that broaden the appeal of the sport throughout the county in line with the Foundation objectives |
| Contribution made by volunteers | The Foundation has a team of volunteers in excess of 30, between them they cover all management roles including administration, financial management, fundraising, grant applications, welfare, training, coaching, media and marketing. |
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main 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. |
The Foundation has worked with other agencies to deliver various community projects throughout Northamptonshire. The Foundation has delivered basketball into multiple schools to provide Basketball sessions for children aged 5 to 18 either in out of hours clubs, reaching in excess of 1300 participants. The Foundation has run numerous school holiday camps with events aimed at differing ability levels, including girls only camps. The Foundation has supported government funded community projects across the county, providing free access to basketball allowing children to get involved in the sport. The Foundation has operated community club sessions at numerous locations across Northamptonshire for participants of all ages, genders, ethnicities and socio economic backgrounds. The Foundation has reinvested funds to provide free school sessions into schools to an additional over 500 participants. The Foundation has continued to develop the positive partnership with Moulton College. As part of this partnership, we continue to provide 3 coaches to support the Moulton Basketball Academy further enabling access to the sport. The Foundation is also about to embark on a new relationship with University of Northampton to deliver coaching to relaunch their basketball programme in BUCS competition as well as introducing a women’s section. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Achievements against objectives set |
We have significantly over-achieved against our original year 1 targets for community engagement. Despite the challenging economic climate we have began work in additional 14 new schools, and launched the next satellite club |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the charity as shown in the attached financial statements. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Reserves are being held to meet the charity objectives |
| Amount of reserves held | £4060 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
n/a |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Members fees. Grants from funding partners for community projects. Sponsorship. Funding raised for the provision of paid coaching services. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | |
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Type of governing document |
The charity is governed by its governing document, the Constitution of the charity. The charity was incorporated on 1st September 2020 and adopted its current Constitution and Objects on 1st September 2020; it became a registered charity on 18th September 2020 |
| How is the charity constituted? | Charity Registered as a CIO in England & Wales |
| 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 |
The Foundation has been established with trustees representing those previously involved on a voluntary basis with the running of the Titans Basketball Club. The aim is to review representation over time as identified or needed |
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| Relationship with any related parties | The Foundation has continued relationships with Northamptonshire Sport, Basketball Northants, Free 2 Talk, Moulton College and Rhino Sports Academy. We have established new relationships with the University of Northampton and Weavers Academy These all have written service level agreements. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Northamptonshire Titans Foundation Northamptonshire Titans Basketball Club 1191353 42 The Oval Kettering NN15 6AY |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
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| Charity’s principal address | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Peter Burgoine | Director of Operations | |||
| Angela James | Welfare Director | |||
| Barry Powell | Coaching Director | |||
| Jade Sacre | Finance Director | |||
| Crispin Smalley | Chair | |||
| Louise Stalker | Administration / Membership Director |
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| Claire Underwood | Fundraising Director | |||
| Jase Wickham | Marketing Director |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
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 | ||
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 |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Crispin Smalley Peter Burgoine
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Director of Operations
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Date 29/06/2023
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE TITANS FOUNDATION
A registered charity in Engand and Wales
Charity registered in England & Wales No: 1191353
Profit and Loss Account for year end 31st August 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | % | |||
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Income: | |||||
| Turnover | 91,563 | 47,968 | 191% | ||
| Merchandise Sales | 400 | 2,409 | 17% | ||
| Sponsorship and Fundraising | 3,553 | 5,202 | 68% | ||
| Grant funding | 0 | 5,128 | 0% | ||
| 95,516 | 60,707 | ||||
| Expenses: | |||||
| Court Hire | -38,243 | -24,731 | 155% | ||
| League Fees and Costs | -11,446 | -3,868 | 296% | ||
| IT Costs | -621 | -259 | 240% | ||
| Banking Costs | -1,845 | -1,678 | 110% | ||
| Professional Fees | 0 | -150 | 0% | ||
| Training | -131 | -1,632 | 8% | ||
| Equipment | -1,381 | -1,389 | 99% | ||
| Merchandise | -7,082 | -7,638 | 93% | ||
| Personnel Costs | -50,122 | -9,212 | 544% | ||
| Marketing | -613 | -573 | 107% | ||
| Sundries | -167 | -328 | 51% | ||
| Corporate Fees | -394 | ||||
| Refunds | -322 | ||||
| -112,367 | -51,458 | ||||
| Profit/Loss | -16,851 | 9,249 |
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE TITANS FOUNDATION
A registered charity in Engand and Wales
Charity registered in England & Wales No: 1191353
Balance Sheet for year end 31st August 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |
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| Current Assets | ||
| - Cash at bank and in hand | 5097 | 21003 |
| - Debtors | 3783 | 4050 |
| - Stock | 500 | |
| 9,380 | 25,053 | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| - Creditors | -5320 | -4142 |
| - Deferred Income | -4995 | |
| -5,320 | -9,137 | |
| Net Current Assets | 4,060 | 15,916 |
| Balanced by: | ||
| Capital Introduced | 15916 | 6667 |
| 2021 Deferred income | 4995 | |
| Profit & Loss Account | -16851 | 9249 |
| Capital and reserves | 4,060 | 15,916 |
Notes:
Signed for Northamptonshire Titans Foundation
Pete Burgoine Trustee, Director of Operations & Finance Committee member
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Responsibilities and basis of report |
Charity Name Northamptonshire Titans Foundation |
Charity Name Northamptonshire Titans Foundation |
Charity Name Northamptonshire Titans Foundation |
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| 31 August 2022 | Charity no (if any) |
1191353 | |
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| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2022. 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 Act”). |
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 Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Name: Luke Hutcherson Relevant professional CTA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 14 Branson Court, Cobden Street Kettering Northants, NN16 8ER
Date: 30 June 2023
Oct 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of Not applicable – no matters of concern. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Oct 2018
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