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2025-07-31-accounts

The Bobsleigh Skeleton and Ice Sports Foundation

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Annual Report and Accounts 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

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Charity number: 1193680

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ICE SPORTS FOUNDATION - SUPER SLIDERS

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Report of the Trustees 3
Statement of Financial Activities 12

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ICE SPORTS FOUNDATION - SUPER SLIDERS Report of the Trustees

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Trustees Tony Wallington OBE OLY Sarah Krebs Jeremy Elms Gerardine Hogarth Adam Cakebread Tom De La Hunty OLY Katherine Girling Tiffany Anglim Laura Deas OLY Accountant Burwoods 9 The Fairway Northwood HA6 3DZ Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill, West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Wise Payments 1[st] Floor, Worship Square 65 Clifton Street London EC4A 4JE Registered Address 112 The Common Horningsham Wiltshire BA12 7LY Legal Advisors Shakespeare Martineau Omega Court 360 Cemetery Road Sheffield S11 8FT Charity Number 1193680 HMRC Ref Number ZD17280

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ICE SPORTS FOUNDATION - SUPER SLIDERS Report of the Trustees

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Charity Status

The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), incorporated and registered on 2 March 2021 (Charity number 1193680). The registered name is ‘The Bobsleigh Skeleton & Ice Sports Foundation’, operating under the working name ‘Ice Sports Foundation - Super Sliders’ (“ ISF ” or “the Charity ”). The Charity is registered with HMRC for Gift Aid.

Charitable Objects

The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit, the advancement of Amateur Ice Track Sports, including bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton by:

  1. Advancing the education in the sport of young people under the age of 25 years by the provision of grants, funding and support so as to enable them to fulfill their potential, and

  2. The relief generally of young persons who are physically or mentally disabled from their disabilities by facilitating their participation in amateur ice track sporting events.

Chairman’s Statement

“ 2024-5 has been a landmark year for the Ice Sports Foundation. Thanks to the continued support of our donors, partners, and ambassadors, we have achieved our most ambitious programme delivery to date. We successfully delivered four Bronze and four Silver programmes, alongside our first-ever Gold Programme in St Moritz.

This represents a significant milestone in the Charity’s development and demonstrates the strength of our programme pathway. Our work continues to provide meaningful opportunities for young people, helping them to build confidence, resilience, and aspirations for the future.

The Trustees remain committed to ensuring strong governance and sustainable growth as we expand our reach and deepen our impact.”

Tony Wallington OBE OLY

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Report of the Trustees

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity is governed in accordance with its Constitution and is overseen by a Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed for fixed terms and are responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight of the Charity’s activities and operations.

The Board of Trustees meets formally on a quarterly basis, with additional meetings convened as necessary to address specific matters arising during the year. Day-to-day administration and operational activities are undertaken by the Trustees, with the support of professional advisers where appropriate.

The Charity remains committed to reviewing and strengthening its governance arrangements to ensure continued compliance with Charity Commission guidance and recognised best practice standards.

The Charity continues to maintain a strong financial position, with reserves held in accordance with the established Reserves Policy. The policy requires the Charity to maintain unrestricted reserves of no less than £10,000 within its bank account to support ongoing operations and financial stability.

Conflicts Policy

The Trustees are committed to ensuring that all decisions are made solely in the best interests of the ISF and in furtherance of the Charity’s objectives. The Trustees recognise, however, that situations may arise where personal interests, or the interests of individuals or organisations connected to them, could potentially conflict with those of the Charity.

Trustees are required to remain informed and up to date on matters relating to conflicts of interest as part of their ongoing governance and compliance training. Trustees have also been made aware of the guidance and resources available to them, including the Charity Commission guidance Managing conflicts of interest in a charity published by GOV.UK.

All Trustees are aware of their responsibilities to:

  1. Identify any actual or potential conflicts of interest as they arise;

  2. Declare any conflicts promptly and appropriately;

  3. Consider whether the conflict can and should be removed, particularly where the conflict is significant; and

  4. Manage any conflict appropriately where removal is not possible or practical.

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The Secretary is responsible for maintaining the Register of Conflicts of Interest, including recording the nature of the conflict, the individuals affected, the date on which the conflict was declared, and the actions taken to manage or mitigate the conflict.

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities

The Charity’s primary objective is to deliver structured ice sport programmes that support young people aged 16–25, particularly those from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds.

Activities focus on a three-tier pathway (Bronze, Silver, Gold), combining physical participation with personal development, mentoring, and skills-building.

The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

The 2025 reporting period has been the Charity’s most impactful year to date. Key achievements during the year include:

Programme Delivery

The Bronze and Silver programmes continued to provide structured and supportive introductions to ice sports. Participants developed not only technical skills but also confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

Gold Programme – St Moritz

One of the Charity’s most notable achievements during the year was the successful delivery of its inaugural Gold Programme in St Moritz, marking a major milestone in the Charity’s development and the progression pathway available to participants. Following a highly competitive and rigorous selection process, 10 participants were selected to advance to

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this prestigious stage of the programme in recognition of their commitment, progress, and potential.

Under the guidance of expert coaches on the world-renowned Olympic ice track, participants achieved speeds in excess of 100 km/h. The programme provided an exceptional opportunity for participants to further develop their technical and athletic abilities within a high-performance sporting environment.

In addition to the sporting element, the programme placed a strong emphasis on personal development and wellbeing. Participants developed teamwork, communication, resilience, and problem-solving skills both on and off the track, while also gaining valuable international travel experience and increased independence. The programme contributed positively to participants’ confidence, overall wellbeing, and personal growth, providing experiences and opportunities that extended far beyond sport alone.

Impact and Outcomes

The Charity continues to deliver clear and measurable positive outcomes for participants through its programmes and activities. Key outcomes achieved during the year include:

The wider impact of the Charity’s work has also been recognised by delivery partners and supporting organisations. Feedback received from partners has highlighted the long-term value of the programmes in supporting young people’s personal development and future opportunities.

Young Bristol noted that “ the longevity of this project improves lives for the better ” and highlighted positive participant progression into employment and educational opportunities, particularly within the health, wellbeing, and fitness sectors.

Fundraising and Support

The Charity continues to rely on the generous support of voluntary donations, sponsorship, and partnership funding to deliver and expand its activities and programmes.

Support received during the year has enabled the Charity to broaden its programme delivery and achieve significant developments, including the successful introduction of the inaugural Gold Programme. This continued support has played a vital role in creating opportunities for young people and extending the Charity’s impact.

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The Trustees would like to express their sincere gratitude to all donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters whose ongoing commitment and contributions have made the Charity’s work and achievements possible.

Risk Management

The Trustees have undertaken an assessment of the principal risks facing the Charity, with particular consideration given to safeguarding, participant welfare, and programme delivery.

Appropriate policies, procedures, and control measures are in place to mitigate identified risks, including safeguarding procedures, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and ongoing safeguarding training for relevant individuals. These measures are subject to regular review to ensure continued effectiveness and compliance with current regulatory and best practice standards.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that, in exercising their powers and carrying out the Charity’s objectives, they have complied with their duties under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 and have had due regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

Conflicts of Interest

The Charity maintains a conflicts of interest policy requiring Trustees to declare and manage any potential conflicts appropriately.

Trustees

The Charity’s governing document provides for a minimum of three and a maximum of nine Trustees. The appointment of new Trustees is vested in the existing Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed for a term of two years by resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees.

The following individuals served as Trustees during the reporting period:

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The following individuals served as Trustees during previous periods and resigned during the periods stated below:

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Financial Review

The Statement of Financial Activities is set out on page 12. Total income: £22,100 Total expenditure: £(23,827) Net movement in funds: £(1,727)

The Trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the Charity and continue to monitor income and expenditure closely to ensure sustainability.

Reserves Policy

The Charity maintains a reserves policy of holding a minimum of £10,000 to ensure operational stability.

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Trustees’ Responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK GAAP). They are responsible for ensuring that the financial statements give a true and fair view and for maintaining proper accounting records.

Approved and signed on by the Trustees on 27 May 2026:

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ICE SPORTS FOUNDATION - SUPER SLIDERS Statement of Financial Activities 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

2024/25 2023/24
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Income
Donations 22,100 16,779
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Total Income 22,100 16,779
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Expenditure
Merchandise
Fundraising Events (1,000) (132)
Charitable Activities (18,938) (5,415)
Website Maintenance (1,115) (1,395)
General Admin (967) (1,402)
Professional fees (1,787) (3,960)
Bank Fees (20) 4
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Total Expenditure (23,827) (12,300)
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Net receipts for the year (1,727) 4,479
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Total Funds Brought Forward 38,054 33,575
Total Funds Carried Forward 36,327 38,054

The Financial Statement was approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on 27/05/2025 and signed by:

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