BATTLE BACK GOLF
ANNUAL REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
1[st] NOVEMBER 2022 – 31 OCTOBER 2023
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
Charity Number 1194555
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BATTLE BACK GOLF REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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| CONTENTS | Page |
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Trustees’ report | 4 |
| Statement of Trustees responsibilities | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Notes for the financial statement | 8 |
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Charity Name
Battle Back Golf
Charity registration number
1194555
Correspondence address
Chaplains House Ashby Road Ravenstone Coalville LE67 2AA
Trustees
Mr T Crew Mr K Hart Mr D Iliffe
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] October 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity’s constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102): Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2019.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Trustees meet four times a year and review the broad strategy and areas of activity for Battle Back Golf. The day-to-day administration and management of the charity is conducted by a committee of volunteers which, includes Trustees, rehabilitation specialists and Battle Back Golf beneficiaries.
The Trustees keep the skill requirement under review and in the event of a trustee retiring, or an additional member being required, they may be sought from within the membership of Battle Back Golf or externally based on specific needs of the charity.
The charity continues to operate a low-risk financial strategy and is based around ‘receipts and payments’ accounting. It supports its members based on income over and above the charity’s reserve.
All Trustees shall have a copy of the charity’s constitution together with a copy of the Charity Commission’s guidance ‘Responsibilities of Charity Trustees’. The Battle Back Golf committee operate under the Battle Back Golf Charter which provides direction and guidance in line with the Trustees’ vision and the charity’s constitution. The committee hold quarterly meetings on behalf of the Trustees as well as an AGM and EGM where all members are encouraged to attend.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of Battle Back Golf are to deliver golfing education programmes and competitive opportunities to wounded, injured and sick Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force personnel and veterans, using golf as part of their physical and cognitive rehabilitation:
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Physically . Through a series of progressive structured and semi-structured player-centred golf lessons and courses, players are taught the fundamentals of golf and more experienced players can develop their current game in a purposeful but fun way.
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Psychological . Aims to increase the cognitive wellbeing of its members through the medium of golf. Exploiting all the documented psychological benefits that golf offers and provide its members with a diverse, socially inclusive environment to rehabilitate mentally as well as physically.
Achievements and Performance
The charity provided 26 scheduled matches in a variety of locations around the country. Due to the unwavering support of the golfing fraternity, Battle Back Golf also provided coaching courses in the South of England and Midlands. The season finale included a five-day overseas tour to Spain and a highly competitive Battle Back Golf Championships.
Membership to Battle Back golf continues to flourish, and the Charity were delighted to welcome new members to Battle Back Golf from around the country. The Trustees remain content that the Charity continues to achieve the objectives and activities that it was established for and are excited for the future direction of Battle Back Golf.
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
TRUSTEES REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Financial Review
Battle Back Golf continued to receive donations throughout the financial year ensuring the charity’s finances remained sound; enabling core business to continue.
Cash at bank as of 31[st] October 2023 was £44,204.66 in unrestricted funds. Much of Battle Back Golf’s success relies on the ‘grace and favour’ of the golfing industry and as such can operate with very little overheads and within tight parameters. The Trustees will maintain a reserve of £30,000 to be reviewed annually. This provides a level of assurance to cover the immediate future requirements of the charity, enabling it to meet all management and administration costs of the charity as and when they arise.
The charity’s principal source of funding is donations from golf clubs and individual donations.
Risk Management
Battle Back Golf Trustees have examined the major strategic business and operational risks which the charity could face and have systems and contingency measures in place to minimise risks to as low as practicably possible.
Plans for the future
The Charity plans to expand its Social Media profile and fundraising platforms. It will continue to strive to provide support to the Battle Back Golf community by increasing its network of beneficiaries and supporters. An advocate for continuous improvement, the Charity will endeavour to provide the best experience both physically and mentally to all its members and will look to challenge its own operating model to remain current and relevant.
Trustees
The Trustees who have served during the year were as follows:
Mr T Crew Mr K Hart Mr D Iliffe
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr Tristan Crew
Chair of Battle Back Golf Trustees
Date 10[th] January 2024
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis under the assumption that the charitable company will continue operations for the foreseeable future.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the regulations made thereunder. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By order of the Trustees
Mr Tristan Crew
Chair of Battle Back Golf Trustees
Date: 10[th] January 2024
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
| Income Income from generated funds Donations Event Personal contributions Interest Total income Expenditure Overseas Tours Annual Champs/Spring Meet Marketing/Website Fees Insurance Support Costs/Services Coaching Matches Clothing and Equipment Total Expenditure Year Ended 31st October 2022 52,241 0 52,241 13,756 52,241 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 22,508 - 22,508 18,735 0 - 0 580 484 - 484 48 - 22,992 - 22,992 19,363 4,672 - 4,672 6,520 12,937 - 12,937 10,911 234 - 234 1,405 613 - 613 589 6,600 - 6,600 2,900 4,004 - 4,004 4,039 1,530 - 1,530 1,814 420 - 420 4,941 31,010 - 31,010 33,120 Balance Sheet – October 2023 Year Ended 31st October 2023 Current Assets Cash at the Bank 44,205 Cash held 0 Total current assets 44,205 Excess of Income over Expenditure 8,018 Total Funds 44,205 |
Total 2022 18,735 580 48 |
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| 19,363 | ||
| 6,520 10,911 1,405 589 2,900 4,039 1,814 4,941 |
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| 33,120 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Battle Back Golf Board of Trustees on 10 November 2023 and were signed below on its behalf by:
Mr Tristan Crew Chair of Battle Back Golf Trustees 10[th] January 2024
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BATTLE BACK GOLF
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Principle accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the accounts are laid out below:
Accounting convention
Basis of Accounting . The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Going concern
Having considered future budgets and cash flows, the Trustees remain confident in the ability of the charity to continue in operation as a going concern given the current cash balance and the trustees’ discretion over all spending, which can be adjusted based on the profile of donations received.
Income
Donation income is accounted for on receipt of the donation. All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity’s entitlement to the income is probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Expenditure
All expenditure is from unrestricted funds and included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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