Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 02nd October 2024
To: 01st October 2025
Charity name: Hereford Lads Club
Charity registration number: 1192186
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 300 children 8-16, 25 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. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/a |
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| 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 increasingly successful both on and off the football field. Our Ladies team is doing well and the juniors and girls teams have continued to thrive. We continue to work with our charity partners through the established links within our community. Trustees continued to develop further income streams. Our Hall is in use every weeknight providing opportunities to join in judo and aikido sessions and the boxing club hiring the gym are also building their clientele. Our annual tournament was well supported by local and visiting clubs. Our annual juniors family fun day and awards presentations this year included a whole club photograph to celebrate our centenary year and introduce our new club badge. Annual parties celebrating Easter, Halloween and Christmas were enjoyed by members with family bingo and quiz nights. We continue to develop our relationship with our neighbours, the Herefordshire Football Association. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £24,720 |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | Please note the club premises value is based on the real value at the time of it being Gifted, for information purposes only the premises value including all buildings and land has a current value of approximately £450,000 |
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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Mifflin | Secretary | |||
| Wayne Sheehan | Chairman | |||
| Matthew Land | ||||
| Paul Andrews | ||||
| Stephen Nicholas | ||||
– 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Mifflin | ||
| Wayne Sheehan | ||
| Matthew Land | ||
| Paul Andrews | ||
| Stephen Nicholas |
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
Additional information (optional)
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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