Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02nd October 2021To 01st October 2022
Charity name: Hereford Lads Club
Charity registration number: 1192186
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision of buildings, facilities and space for children and young people to take part in sporting or recreational activities. The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hereford by the provision of facilities for playing football. The advancement of the amateur sport of Association Football in Hereford for the public benefit. |
| 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 |
Regular weekly training sessions and league matches provided for all ages providing opportunities for over 250 children 8-16, 60 adults and an inclusive football group to play football regularly. Community charity partners have organised events reaching around 100 people. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees work to the guidelines of the Charity Commission to ensure public benefit is achieved. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All work is undertaken by volunteers, without them it would not be possible to provide our services. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | The past year has seen the club become more successful both on and off the football field. Development work included refurbishment of the club house and facilities, including a brand-new catering kitchen. We have also been redefining our procedures and processes as a newly established CIO. We now have established links with our community. Trustees have worked to develop further income streams including using the building as a community hub. We ran community charity events and held a junior open tournament and juniors awards presentation day. Events including Valentines Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas Parties were held, establishing a calendar of children’s events. We continue to further develop a mutually beneficial relationship with the Herefordshire Football Association. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Finances are healthy and stable |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to safeguard against unforeseen expenses and mitigate fluctuations in membership income during the year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £36,022 |
| 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 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 | Trustees are appointed from volunteers by the existing trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hereford Lads Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1192186 |
| Charity’s principal address | 19 Perseverance Road Hereford HR4 9SN |
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 (ifany) |
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| Sandra Mifflin | Secretary | |||
| Wayne Sheehan | Chairman | |||
| Matthew Land | ||||
| Michael Shaw | 02.10.21 to 20.06.22 | |||
| Paul Andrews | ||||
| Stephen Nicholas | ||||
| Steve Wilson | 20.06.22 to 01.10.22 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Sandra Mifflin | ||
| Wayne Sheehan | ||
| Matthew Land | ||
| Michael Shaw | 02.10.21 to 20.06.22 | |
| Paul Andrews | ||
| Stephen Nicholas | ||
| Steve Wilson | 20.06.22 to 01.10.22 |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/a held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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Hereford Lads Club
Income and Expenditure Account for year ended 1[st] October 2022
Hereford Lads Club Balance Sheet as at 1st October 2022
Hereford Lads Club
Independent Examiners Report to the Hereford Lads Club
I report on the accounts for the year ended 1[st ] October 2022.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
•Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act.
•To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act and;
- •To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Kyle Edwards – ACCA
July 2023
Hereford Lads Club
Independent Examiners Report to the Hereford Lads Club
I report on the accounts for the year ended 1[st ] October 2022.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
•Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act.
•To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act and;
- •To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Kyle Edwards – ACCA
July 2023