Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Activate Sports Ministry
Report and Accounts for the year to 31st December 2024
1
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Accounts for Activate Sports Ministry for the year to 31 December 2024
Registered charity number: 1193781
Report of the trustees
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period from 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024.
These financial statements comply with the Chanties Act 2011, the Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (Charities SDRP (FRS102) and the Chanties Act 2011).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Officers for the period The officers for the period were Anne O’Neil (resigned July 2024) Garth Watkins (Vice-Chair) James Kavanagh Mark Balcar The Ven Richard Frank (Chair) The Rev John Gleghorn (resigned) The Rev Alex Munro
Registered office:
St Peter and St Paul’s Church Office Bychurch End Teddington TW11 8PS
Bank CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
2
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Activate Sports Ministry is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its Foundation document dated 11 March 2021
Charity trustees
There are at least seven and no more than eleven charity trustees. Up to two are ex officio trustees, being the Pioneer Sports Minister appointed to Activate Sports Ministry and either the Area Dean or the Lay Vice-Chair of the Deanery of Hampton.
There are up to seven nominated trustees. One trustee to represent the Diocese of London, one to represent the episcopal area of Kensington, one to represent ecumenical relations, to be nominated by Churches Together in Teddington; and up to four trustees nominated by the Deanery of Hampton.
In addition, up to two trustees can be co-opted to represent a neighbouring Deanery and one to represent a local sports or activity body, group or organisation.
Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee is appointed for a term of three years. In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding the activities undertaken by the Charity in the period. The Trustees are satisfied that the information provided in the report and accounts meets the public benefit reporting requirements.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVES :
Objectives – Activate’s objectives are to promote the Christian faith, and support wellbeing for all, encouraging more activity and greater inclusion. We aim to connect communities, build partnerships, share resources, and strengthen community bonds. We hope to enable faith ‘where you are’, helping people to grow fitter physically, mentally and spiritually.
We seek to engage with all ages, abilities, and people, to create fun, friendly activity with a community focused approach to help people get or maintain being active, whilst creating local relationships that encourage inclusion and support.
In the main, 2024 saw continued activities, focusing on continued work across three key areas – Wellbeing Hubs, Sport Church and Youth. Each area focus has a range of physical activity options, from light exercise to high-energy sports such as football and dance. Each also offers the opportunity for connection with a church or faith group as well as support with personal physical or emotional issues or difficulties which stem out of social crisis.
ith the imminent departure of The Revd Chris Kennedy for a new post, activities began to wind down and trustees began to consider the future of the charity.
3
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
- The activities of Activate have been paused pending the appointment of a new project lead. All outgoings have been reduced to a minimum in this time.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Trustees have prepared accounts for Activate Sports Ministry in accordance with the requirements of the SORP of best accounting practice.
Review of the period
Activate Sports Ministry received income of £2,024 (2023: £9,688) of which £nil was restricted fund income. Expenditure was £314 (2023: £15,926) leaving a net income of £1,710 – the general fund making a surplus of £1,710 with no movement on the restricted fund..
Income and Expenditure
Activate Sports Ministry has relied on donations from grant making trusts, local churches, the Diocese of London and individuals. In 2024, with the winding down of activity, fundraising ceased to give space for a new direction for the charity to emerge.
All work was undertaken voluntarily by the trustees so there were no costs attributed..
4
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Reserves policy and balance sheet
The charity does not intend to accumulate significant reserves, but the trustees aim to keep 3 months programme expenditure in reserve
Monthly general fund running costs of the programme in 2025 will be initially negligible while the trustees consider the future of the charity.
Cash held at the end of the year was £13,244 of which £12,643 was for general fund and £601 for restricted funds.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
With the departure of The Revd Christ Kennedy from his role as project lead (Pioneer Sports Minister) in late 2023 and the ending of diocesan funding for that role from the beginning of 2024, the trustees have taken the decision to pause activities so that a review can be carried out of the charity’s objectives and future.
The Trustees approved the trustees’ report above on ……………..
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
5
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Statement of Financial Activities
for the period year to 31[st] December 2024
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestri cted |
Restricted | Total | ||||||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||
| Income | |||||||||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2,000 | - | 2,000 | 6,223 | 3,221 | 9,444 | |||||||
| Income from charitable activities | - | - | - | 217 | - | 217 | |||||||
| Investment income | 24 | - | 24 | 27 | 27 | ||||||||
| Total income | 2,024 | - | 2,024 | 6,467 | 3,221 | 9,688 | |||||||
| Expenditure | |||||||||||||
| Charitable activities | 314 | - | 314 | 13,063 | 2,863 | 15,926 | |||||||
| Governance costs | - | - | |||||||||||
| Total expenditure | 314 | - | 314 | 13,063 | 2,863 | 15,926 | |||||||
| Net income /(expenditure) | 1,710 | - | 1,710 | (6,596) | 358 | (6,238) | |||||||
| Gross transfers between funds | - | - | - | (92) | 92 | 0 | |||||||
| Net movement in funds | 1,710 | - | 1,710 | (6,688) | 450 | (6,238) | |||||||
| Reconciliation between funds | |||||||||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 10,933 | 601 | 11,534 | 17,621 | 151 | 17,772 | |||||||
| Total funds carried forward | 12,643 | 601 | 13,244 | 10,933 | 601 | 11,534 | |||||||
| The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuingactivities. |
|||||||||||||
6
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
| Tangible Fixed assets | 0 | - | - | |||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors and accrued income | - | - | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 13,244 | 11,534 | ||||
| 13,244 | 11,534 | |||||
| Creditors: falling due within one year |
- | - | ||||
| Net current assets | 13,244 | 11,534 | ||||
| Net assets less current liabilities |
13,244 | 11,534 | ||||
| Net assets | 13,244 | 11,534 | ||||
| Reserves | 1 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds: | 12,643 | 10,933 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 601 | 601 | ||||
| 13,244 | 11,534 | |||||
| 13,244 | 17,772 |
7
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Notes to the accounts of Activate Sports Ministry for the period 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024
1 Accounting policies
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the charity’s accounts
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to the accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice FRS 102 and with the Charities Act 2011.
Incoming resources
The accounts are prepared on the accrual’s basis of accounting: income is recognised when receivable, except for donations of all kinds that are recognised when received; income tax recoverable is recognised at the same time as the donation. Funds generated through sales of merchandise are accounted for gross. Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the charity. Legacies are only recognised when received.
Resources expended
‘Resources expended’ has a wider meaning than ‘expenditure’: it excludes the costs of fixed assets that are capitalised but includes their subsequent depreciation on the basis set out below. The categories as defined by the SORP 2006 are:
-
Costs of generating funds are those costs incurred in fundraising.
-
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services. It includes all costs that can be allocated directly to such charitable activities.
-
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examination fees.
Funds
Unrestricted funds represent funds that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are funds donated with restrictions as to their use.
8
Activate Sports Ministry Registered charity number: 1193781
Notes to the accounts of Activate Sports Ministry for the period 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024 (continued)
1 Related party disclosures
No trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any benefits from their association with the charity.
2 Commitments
There are no payments due under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within two to five years.
3 Staff numbers
| 4 Funds summary | Balance brought forward at 1 January 2024 |
Income |
Expenditure |
Transfer between funds |
Balance carried forward at 31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ |
£ |
£ |
||
| Unrestricted funds | 10,933 | 2,024 |
(314) |
- |
12,643 |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| For the work of Activate |
- | - |
- |
- |
- |
| For the work of Spear | 263 | - |
- |
- |
263 |
| For the work of Ukranian charity |
338 | - |
- |
- |
338 |
| 11,534 | 2,024 |
(314) |
- |
13,244 |
9