Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/2023 To 30/06/2024
Charity name: Doncaster In Union
Charity registration number: 1193569
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public generally and, in particular, the inhabitants of Yorkshire and its surrounding areas: 1. To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of rugby football and other sports capable of improving health ( “facilities” means land, buildings, equipment and organised sporting activities); and 2. To provide and assist in providing facilities for welfare sports, recreation or other leisure time occupation for such persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty and social or economic circumstances or for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and 3, to advance the education of children and young people through such means as the charity trustees think fit in accordance with the **law of the charity. ** |
| 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 |
Doncaster In Union has been involved in the provision of facilities, activities and meals through the Half term Activity Fund (HAF) provided by the local authority; facilities to support the local community as part of the Sporting Memories initiative and support to a few local schools and colleges through coaching and equipment focused on teamwork and skills development. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are aware and receive regular updates of guidance provided through the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers have been utilised to deliver programmes and improve the facilities available within Castle Park |
| Other | Not Applicable |
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 | Over the period the club has delivered a considerable amount of grant funded activity which has benefitted the local community, Half-term Activity Funding: Delivered on behalf of the local Council and includes the provision of food and activities to children who would normally qualify for free school meals. This has included, on average, the provision of 2000 meals per week over the half-term breaks and supporting a summer camp for children. Sporting Memories: provided facilities and refreshments to the elderly in our local community encouraging conversations and reminiscences around specific sporting events. School Led Activity: Through our community development tea we have provided support to a number of local schools and colleges, coaching based on rugby skills, teamwork and respect. All of these activities have been directly focused on improving the physical and mental health of our local community and promoting respect and citizenship inall we do. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Having been newly established we had hoped to develop our model for delivery and to ensure our infrastructure was capable of delivering the objectives we have set. We are now confident in our ability to move forward with specific **objectives inthe future. ** |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We believe our fundraising activity has been adequate but could have been improved. Much of this was down to the difficulty of setting up a banking account specifically for Doncaster In Union, Now we have this in place we believe we can very much improve on our performance next year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | All grant funding has been directly expended on approved activity. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total income for the period to 30thJune 2024 was £35,118.42. Total expenditure was £16,090.47. All income was gained through grant funding and expended in accordance with the conditions of any grant funding. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves held are the excess of income over expenditure. The small reserve will be invested in forwarding the charity over the coming year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £19,027.95 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity is in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no reasons why the charity cannot continue as a going concern. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s only source of funding to date has been through grants for specific activities. These funds have been expended within the rules of the grant funder. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Monies raised have been wholly expended in the delivery of grant funded projects. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk would be the ability to continue to gain grant funding. Doncaster In Union intend to develop over the coming year fund raising activities from sources other than grant **providers. ** |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Constitution | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Doncaster In Union is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
| 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 have been selected on the basis of their relationship to the main club (Doncaster Rugby Union Football Club) their experience in establishing and working with a Charitable Foundation and their commitment to furthering relationships and support for **the local community through rugby. ** |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees are first appointments to Doncaster In Union and have been involved in all stages of the establishment of the Trust. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity’s current structure is based on the Trustees having day-to-day oversight whilst the administration is supported by various Doncaster Rugby Union Football Club staff. Grant funding applications have been prepared with the support of specialist consultants. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Flying Futures, a Doncaster based consultancy, have supported grant applications. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Doncaster InUnion |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1193569 |
| Charity’s principal address | Castle Park Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5QB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Stephen Robert Lloyd | ||||
| AnthonyJohn De Mulder | ||||
| Prof Paul Stephen Smith | ||||
| Sir Ian Robert McGeechan | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| NONE | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 |
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| **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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) L Jones Full name(s) Leisa Jones Position (eg Secretary, Accountant Chair, etc) Date 29/04/2025
Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 30[th] June 2024
Charity Registration No. 1193569
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB
Contents
Page 3 ………………………………………… Statement of accounting policies Page 4 …………………………………………. Profit and Loss Account Page 5 …………………………………………. Balance Sheet
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB
Statement of accounting policies
For year ended 30 June 2024
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019)” applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in UK Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), effective 1 January 2019 and Companies Act 2006.
Preparation of the financial statements – going concern basis
The trustees have also reviewed the cash position of the charity and cash forecasts at the date of signing the financial statements and are satisfied the that the charity will be able to meet all of its financial commitments for at least twelve months from the date of the accounts.
Income
Income is recognised when the Charity have entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Taxation
As a registered charity, Doncaster In Union and as such the charity within the meaning of schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010. Accordingly, the charity is entitled to tax exemption under part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2210 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 in respect of income and gains arising. Given this, no tax charge arises on the charity.
The charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB
Profit and Loss Account
| Doncaster In Union | |
|---|---|
| Year ending 30 June2024 | |
| Sales | £690 |
| Donations | £15,399.68 |
| Bank Interest Received | £0.79 |
| Total Income | £16,090.47 |
| Direct Expenses | |
| Cost of undertaking activities | £9,278 |
| Gross Profit | £6,362.47 |
| Less Expenses: | |
| Travelling Expenses | £259.47 |
| Maintenance | £6,000 |
| Bank Charges | £103 |
| Total Expenses | £6,362.47 |
| Net profit | £0.00 |
Doncaster Union
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB
Balance Sheet Year ending 30 June 2024 Current Assets Cash and Bank £28,919.69 Current Liabilities Accruals £6,000 Total Assets less Liabilities £22,919.69 Represented by Funds General Funds £22,919.69 Total Funds £22,919.69
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB
Doncaster In Union
Audit Statement
The charity is exempt for completing and audit, additionally, the members did not require the charity to complete an audit during the year ending 30 June 2024.
- the members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 Companies Act 2006, and
• the directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Doncaster In Union 1193569, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QB