2024-10-31-accounts - Battle Back Golf

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BATTLE BACK GOLF

ANNUAL REPORT

AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR

1[st] NOVEMBER 2023 – 31 OCTOBER 2024

CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

Charity Number 1194555

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BATTLE BACK GOLF REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

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CONTENTS	Page
Legal and administrative information	3
Trustees report	4
Statement of Trustees responsibilities	6
Independent Examiner’s observation report	7
Statement of financial activities	8
Notes for the financial statement	9

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BATTLE BACK GOLF

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

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 2024

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The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] October 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page eight 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:

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.
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, now in its fifteenth year continues to thrive and deliver the objectives laid down in its constitution. Another busy season saw Battle Back Golf compete in 25 competitive matches against golf clubs and organisations spanning the length of the country and internationally. This afforded both established and new members the opportunity to play, learn and socialise with likeminded individuals who share a passion for the sport.

The Charity continued to welcome new members offering 268 places for various competitions around the UK and Spain. The season concluded with the Battle Back Golf championships which took place at the Belfry Golf Resort, a fitting season finale given the 15-year history of Battle Back Golf.

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The Battle Back Golf Trustees remain content that the charity is achieving its objectives through the activities delivered. The Battle Back Golf committee continue to scan the metaphorical horizon for opportunities that best serve the Battle Back Golf brand and ultimately the members it was set up to help.

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 2024 was £48,632.10 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 collaboration with other service charities in order to provide the best possible support to its members. The Trustees will deliver a 5-year strategy and is committed to driving meaningful and sustainable change in adaptive golf. We are dedicated to expanding access to golf, empowering service personnel and veterans of all abilities to experience the physical and cognitive benefits of the game. Through innovate programmes, increased accessibility and strong service community partnerships, we will break down barriers and create inclusive opportunities for players with disabilities, making a measurable difference through our work with the golfing industry.

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 1[st] April 2025

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BATTLE BACK GOLF

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

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:

Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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: 1[st] April 2025

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S OBSERVATION REPORT To the Trustees of the: Battle Back Golf (Charity No: 1194555) Accounting Year 1st November 2023 - 31st October 2024 Responsibilities of the Trustee and Treasurer of a charity: It is Your responsibility to keep proper accounting records which disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any ttme the financial positTon of the charity and to enable me to check that the accounts comply with the charity accounts regulations. It is also Your responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of and detection of fraud and other irregularities with an appropriate system of internal controls. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examlnation to which attention should be diawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. This assessment is based on over 10 years of practical experience in military accounting, supported by ongoing involvement in the preparation and review of financial statements. While l am not formally accredited by a professional accounting body, the knowledge applied during this audit has been developed through extensive hands on work and regular interaction with external auditgrs. Cash Book Balan¢t Bank AGcount Balance 3111012024 £48.632.10 BBG EOY Bglance 3111012024 £48.632.10 Signed: Name: ss Tammy Stoker Address: 13 ChestnLEt Close, Aston Clinton, Bucks, HP22 5QR Date: 18, June 2025 Page7of9

BATTLE BACK GOLF

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Income Income from generated funds Donations & Gifts 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 2023 44,205 0 44,205 -8,018 44,205	Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 33,185 - 33,185 22,508 2,055 - 2,055 0 588 - 588 484 - 35,828 - 35,828 22,992 4,545 - 4,545 4,672 13,290 - 13,290 12,937 362 - 362 234 613 - 613 613 6,606 - 6,606 6,600 1,137 - 1,137 4,004 2,336 - 2,336 1,530 2,511 - 2,511 420 31,400 - 31,400 31,010 Balance Sheet – October 2024 Year Ended 31st October 2024 Current Assets Cash at the Bank 48,632 Cash held 0 Total current assets 48,632 Excess of Income over Expenditure 4,428 Total Funds 48,632	Total 2023 22,508 0 484
		22,992
		4,672 12,937 234 613 6,600 4,004 1,530 420
		31,010

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Battle Back Golf Board of Trustees on 18 November 2024 and were signed below on its behalf by:

Mr Tristan Crew Chair of Battle Back Golf Trustees 1[st] April 2025

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BATTLE BACK GOLF

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

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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