Registered Charity No 1192279 # **“Fitness, Friendship and Fun”** **Brandon Community Hall, Brandon Lane, Brandon, DURHAM DH7 8PS** **Contact : Jamie Westwater** **Tel : 07798 522634** **Email : jamie@westwaters.com** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **Introduction** The club has undergone many changes in the period, most notably at trustee level. Effectively a new board of trustees was established to oversee the running of the club in January 2023. I was delighted to accept nomination to act as the new Chair of the club, and subsequently other new trustees joined the board to progress and develop the club. Having overcome early challenges, the club continued to grow and develop with membership exceeding 120. This maintains Brandon as one of the largest table tennis clubs in the North East. Currently we have 12 teams competing in local leagues representing an increase from 9 teams in the previous season. ## **Trustees and Volunteers** The club’s continued development and ongoing operation owes a debt of thanks to many people. The new board of trustees are still assisted by many of the former outgoing trustees, who continue to give up their time to help in the running of the club. Additionally, our weekly diary of table tennis would not run without the valuable time and effort of both our session supervisors and our coaches. Our weekly sessions continue to be well attended and involve members of all ages and abilities playing either competitively or for recreational purposes. A newly formed ladies and girls group commenced on Thursday mornings and continues to grow. ## **Achievements** The 2022/23 season saw some notable successes for the club. In the Sunderland league Brandon Joules won the second division title. Joining them in promotion to the first division were runners up Brandon Outlaws. Additionally, both Brandon Devils and Brandon Energy secured promotion to division 2. In the Northumberland league Brandon Bravehearts won the handicap cup. Our younger players continued their development competing in the National Junior and Cadet leagues. Both our juniors and ladies group also entered a team in the Sunderland league providing competitive table tennis for each group. We also began a project to coach and develop table tennis in local primary schools. Our thanks go to Durham AAP for their grant assistance in delivering this ongoing program. ## **And Finally** My thanks go to all of our volunteers, coaches and trustees who continue to support our club. Our aim looking forward is to continue to provide table tennis activities and related benefits to our members. We have several member benefits shortly being rolled out as we look to maintain our position as one of the leading table tennis clubs in the area. **Jamie Westwater Chair 25/03/24** Chair : Jamie Westwater ## **CLUB OFFICERS** Secretary : Paul Lupton Welfare Officer : Gordon Mitchell Treasurer : Jamie Head Coach : Dave Godbold Westwater Club of the Year 2016 BRANDON TABLE TENNIS CLUB AccouKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IQARCH 2W23 Independeut Examiners Report lo the Truslee$ of Brandon Table Tellnis Club I report on the a￿OUnts of Brandon Table Tennis Club for the ycar ended 31° March 2023 which are set out in the attached accounts. Respertive responsibilities of members and examiller The trustees are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts. The trnstees consid¢r that an audit 15 not required for this pEriod under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an ind¢p¢nd¢ni exawnination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subjeci to audit and is eligible for independent examination , it is my respottsibilitv to.. examine the aceounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. to follom, the pr(Kedures laid domm in the general d1￿CtionS given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 2011 A¢¢ and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bx$i$ ofIndependent Exa￿l￿er?5 Report My examination was carrÈed out in accordance with the general dir¢ctions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a ￿VIeW of the accounting ￿CordS kcpt by thc charity and a ¢ompaii50n of the accounts presented Thith those records. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in ihe accounls. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernirkg any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thai ￿'0￿ld be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and ihe report is litnited to those matters set OUÉ in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Siatemett¢ In colinection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounling tecord5 in accordance with section 130 of tlie 2011 Act 'and to prepare account5 which accord wilh the accountsng records and to comply with the accounting requireTnents of Éhe 2011 Act have not been met. or (2) to which in my opinion. allention should be drdwn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Trcvor Teasdale FCCA Charterd C¢rtificd Ac£ountant 34 Frederick Street Sunderland SRI ILP 23- March 2024 BRANDON TABLE TELYNIS CLUB PROFrr AND LOSS AccOu￿r Period from l April 2022 to 31 March 2023 20 2022 Member contributiODS Granis ieceived Misc income 12,559 8.958 16.973 19,754 21,597 36,727 Stock adjustme Purchases (124) 581 358 478 457 GROSS PROFtT 21,119 36,270 OVERHEADS Traitjing aI￿ cout5e fees Coaching costs Hall hire Repairs and renewals Cleaning and safery costs Insurance Postage, printing, staiionery and I.T. Telephone Subscriptions League fees Sundries Depreciation 6,557 10,896 141 8.115 8.841 20 553 129 421 380 69 526 177 189 205 5.088 21,016 24.557 NET PROFIT 103 11.713 BRANDON TABLE TELYNIS CLUB BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS 6,133 8.177 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Cash at bank Cash in ha￿1 525 18.797 565 34.693 565 35.663 19.887 CURRENT LIABILITIES Sundry eieditors Defeired income 945 15,880 3,196 16.825 3.196 Net Current Ass¢ 18.838 16.691 NET ASSETS 24,￿1 24.868 FINANCED BY .. Capital and reseTves Brought forward Profit for the year 13.155 11.713 103 24.971 24.868 We approve the accounts set out on pages 2 to 4 atmj confirn] that we have made available all relevant records a￿1 information for their preparation. Approved by the trustees on......................... BRANDON TABLE TENNIS CLUB......................... J WESTWATER P LUPTON BRANDON TABLE TENNIS CLiiB NOTES TO THE AccouNrs Period from l April 2022 to 31 March 2023 20 2022 Equipment Brought forward Addttions Depreciation 14,942 8.IK15 6.937 (6,765} 18,809) 6,133 8,177 6,133 8.177