Spearhead Barbell Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for Years 2022-2023
Charity Number - 1195637 Company Number - CE026540
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Contents
Page 2 Legal & Administrative Information Pages 4 - 7 Trustee’s Report Page 8 Statement of Financial Activities Page 9 Balance Sheet Pages 10-15 Notes to the Accounts
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Legal & Administrative Information
Spearhead Barbell
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for Years 2022-2023
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the for financial year ending 25 August 2022.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Spearhead Barbell
Charity registration number: 1195637
Company registration number: CE026540
Legal Status - CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 26 Aug 2021
Financial Year Start - 26 Aug 2022
Financial Year End - 25 August 2023
Registered & Correspondence Address:
4 Hickin Street London E14 3LW
Trustees on 25[th] August 2023:
Mr D Peden Mrs Y Zhang Mrs D Peden Mr J Peden
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions of the CIO's governing instrument.
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TRUSTEES REPORT
Introduction
The Trustees present their report and financial statement for the period ending 25 August 2023.
This report is presented in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) issued in July 2014 and Update Bulletin 1 issued in February 2016. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 6 and comply with the Charity's Constitution.
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed according to the Constitution registered on 26 Aug 2021. The Charities Act 2011 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 period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2005.
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Make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to do so.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient 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.
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.
Objectives and Activities
Purposes of the CIO:
- the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in Tower Hamlets, London in particular by the provision of facilities for participating in the sport of amateur Olympic weightlifting. i. For the purposes of this clause “facilities” means land, buildings, equipment, access to coaching and organising sporting activities.
Main Activities
The majority of the CIO’s activities are concerned with providing facilities to our members to participate in the sport of Olympic weightlifting.
Policy on Grant Making
The CIO does not make grants. Some travel expenses are reimbursed for coaches & members who compete in primary strength sports competitions, sanctioned by the relevant NGBs.
Policy on Social Investment
The CIO does not make social investments.
Contribution made by Volunteers
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The CIO benefits from well-qualified volunteer coaches to help with our activities. Thanks to their efforts during this period, by attaining the relevant training qualifications, the CIO is now and an affiliated member club of British Weightlifting (BWL) and the British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA). We also rely on volunteers for all management and administration functions
Achievements and Performance
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, as indoor gyms reopened to the public, our approach to remote learning and outdoor collective exercise saw our membership plateau somewhat from the growth we had seen in our first year. Despite the increased competition our CIO has continued to succeed, giving athletes living and working in the local area access to coaching and facilities they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford.
We continued to provide remote coaching services to members who were training at home and in their local gyms. This meant that we were able to achieve our purpose as outlined in our governing document throughout a period of change and uncertainty; promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in Tower Hamlets, London, in particular by the provision of facilities for participating in the sport of amateur Olympic weightlifting.
Our club is open to all adults in the local area, willing and able to invest time in their health, as such the skill level of our membership is quite diverse and extremely varied in skill level. Competition is key part of the top level of our sport, and thankfully our model has allowed us to support more athletes to represent our club at competitions across the UK. We hope to be able to support our top athletes with their ambitions to represent their countries in the future, however we can never lose sight of the wider purposes of improving health and access to sport to our local community. As such we ask all our top athletes to give their time to help support and train all those who want to learn, regardless of ability.
Thanks to this success and with an expanding membership, the club has procured additional sports equipment/facilities, meaning we are better able to meet the demands of the local community in the coming years. The trustees recognise that as restrictions are lifted, demand for our services may taper off, but remain confident that this is a sustainable financial balance.
Financial Review
Position at End of Financial Year
The results for the year and financial position are set out in the Profit and Loss Account on page 8 and the Balance Sheet on page 9 of the accounts provided.
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Total incoming resources were £24,541
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Resources expended were £13,316
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The Net Funds Carried Forward for this year was £32,322
Reserves
Brief Statement of the CIO's Policy on Reserves
The Trustees review the policy on reserves and set targets at least once per annum with reference to the guidance and terminology published by the Charity Commission. The policy is also reviewed, when warranted by changes in risk assessment or business plans. The review includes unrestricted funds, designated funds and tangible fixed assets. Transfers to and from funds are authorised by the Trustees acting as a whole.
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Such reserves as we hold are principally concerned with the CIO's ability to maintain those facilities we provide to our members, in order to meet the charity’s goals.
The Trustees have agreed that we should look to build a General Reserves in order to expand our services in the future; the primary aim of which will be to secure our own physical premises, a gym, in the local areas from which to operate. It is also unanimously agreed that by the trustees that building our general reserve in order to expand the services we can offer in future, should and will never come at the expense of our existing membership. The General Reserve is that part of unrestricted funds that are freely available to spend, i.e. excluding designated funds and tangible fixed assets.
Funding Sources
Grants and Donations
The CIO is currently not in receipt of any grants. Equipment and Funds have been donated throughout the year from our trustees, this is our principal source of operating income.
Income from Charitable Trading
Members who choose to make use of the CIO’s training facilities pay a monthly training fee of £1
Employees
The CIO has no employees. The majority of coaching is provided by suitably qualified members on a volunteer basis. The CIO does not make use of suitably qualified independent subcontractors (which is conventional practice in the fitness industry). All management and administration functions are provided by volunteer members.
Principal Risks
Demand for the CIO’s services is heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk here would be that excessive demand would put a strain on the CIO’s ability to provide services to the local membership, which may expose the CIO to reputational risks and impact our long run sustainability.
As the CIO does not maintain physical premises or employees at this time, however there are limited economic risks to the CIO’s ongoing viability.
Accounting Policies
The accounts provided have been prepared in accordance with
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UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
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The Charities SORP (FRS 102) (July 2014) and Update Bulletin 1 (February 2016)
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The Charities Act 2011
The CIO was registered on 25 August 2021. Assets, liabilities and funds were transferred.
Material Future Commitments
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The Trustees have no material future commitments as at 25 August 2023 other than those shown in the accounts.
Structure, Governance and Management
Spearhead Barbell is constituted as a CIO on the Association Model. The governing document is registered with the Charity Commission and is also available directly from the Club.
The affairs of the CIO are managed by the Charity Trustees. There must be at least 3 and not more than 12 Trustees. Trustees are selected by election to a 3-year term. All members of the CIO are eligible to vote on Trustees. The Members or Trustees may appoint new Trustees at any time provided that new Trustees appointed by Trustees must retire (and may be re-appointed) at the next AGM.
Decisions are made by simple majority of votes at a meeting of Trustees or by resolution made in writing or in electronic form and agreed by all Trustees.
Induction of Trustees is overseen by the Secretary.
Reference and Administrative Details
The CIO’s full name is Spearhead Barbell. The Charity registration number is 1195637
Principal Contact:
Daniel Peden
4 Hickin Street
London
E14 3LW
Trustees on 25th August 2023:
Mr D Peden
Mrs Y Zhang
Mrs D Peden
Mr J Peden
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Notes | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 |
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| Incoming Resources From Donations, Legacies & Similar Income 3a Other Trading Activities 3b Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended From |
£ £ £ £24,500.00 £0.00 £24,500.00 £41.00 £0.00 £41.00 |
| £24,541.00 £0.00 £24,541.00 |
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| Costs of Charitable Activities 4a Governance Costs 4b Total Resources Expended Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources |
£13,320.54 £0.00 £13,320.54 £-5.20 £0.00 £-5.20 |
| £13,315.34 £0.00 £13,315.34 |
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| £21,100.49 £0.00 £21,100.49 |
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| £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
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| Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
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| £21,100.49 £0.00 £21,100.49 |
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Balance Sheet
| Notes | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 |
|---|---|
| Fixed Assets Tangible Assests 2 Investments 6 Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments 8 Cash at the Bank and in Hand 7 Total Current Assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net Current Assets Total Assetsless current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due in more than one year 10 Net Assets Funds of the Charity General Fund Restricted Funds Total Funds |
£ £ £ £17,608.29 £0.00 £17,608.29 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
| £17,608.29 £0.00 £17,608.29 |
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| £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £32,322.14 £0.00 £32,322.14 |
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| £32,322.14 £0.00 £32,322.14 |
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| £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £32,322.14 £0.00 £32,322.14 |
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| £49,930.43 £0.00 £49,930.43 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
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| £49,930.43 £0.00 £49,930.43 |
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| £32,322.14 £0.00 £32,322.14 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
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| £32,322.14 £0.00 £32,322.14 |
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 25[th] August 2022
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
Basis of preparation:
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Assessment of Going Concern
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the CIO's ability to continue as a going concern.
Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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The charity becomes entitled to the resources.
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The trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources.
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The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming Resources with Related expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the CIO or the amount actually realised.
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the CIO.
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Gifts in kind for use by the CIO are included in the SOFA as income receivable.
Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the Year Ended 25[th] August 2022
1. Accounting Policies (continued)
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts and is described in the Report of the Trustees.
Donated Services and Facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the CIO is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the CIO of the service or facility received.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Gains and Losses
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the CIO to pay out resources.
Governance Costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with Performance Conditions
Where the CIO gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the CIO.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.
Pensions
Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.
Unrestricted funds
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These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees’ report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Restricted funds
These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made.
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment 25% - Reducing Balance Basis
2. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment 3. Incoming Resources a) Donations, Legacies & Similar Income Donations and legacies b) Charitable Activities Membership & Training Fees |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 £ £ £ £17,608.29 £0.00 £17,608.29 |
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| £17,608.29 £0.00 £17,608.29 |
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| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 £ £ £ £24,500.00 £0.00 £24,500.00 £41.00 £0.00 £41.00 |
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| £24,486.48 £0.00 £24,486.48 |
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4. Resources Expended
| 4. Resources Expended | |
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| a) Costs of Charitable Activities | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 £ £ £ |
| Competition Costs Equipment Costs Licenses & Subscriptions Merchandising Costs Printing, Postage & Stationery Repairs & Maintenance Sub-Contractor Costs Sundry Expenses Telephone & Internet |
£225.00 £0.00 £225.00 £6,762.93 £0.00 £6,762.93 £263.5 £0.00 £263.5 £365.53 £0.00 £365.53 £13.83 £0.00 £13.83 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £68.66 £0.00 £68.66 £5,583.09 £0.00 £5,583.09 £38.00 £0.00 £38.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 |
| Travel & Subsistence | |
| Volunteer Training Costs Insurance b) Governance Costs |
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| £13,320.54 £0.00 £13,320.54 |
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| -£5.20 £0.00 - £5.20 |
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| Banking & Accountancy Fees | |
| - £5.20 £0.00 - £5.20 |
5. Restricted Funds
The CIO held no restricted funds during this financial period.
6. Investments
The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this financial period.
7. Cash At The Bank And In Hand
| 7. Cash At The Bank And In Hand | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | 2022 | Total 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Current Account - Tide - Clear Bank | £31,280.85 | £0.00 | £21,096.48 | £31,280.85 |
| Cash | £1,041.29 | £1,041.29 | ||
| £0.00 | £0.00 |
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£32,322.14
£0.00 £21,096.48 £32,322.14
8. Debtors and Prepayments
The CIO held no debtors during this financial period
9. Creditors and Accruals Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
The CIO held no relevant liabilities during this financial period.
10. Creditors and Accruals Amounts Falling Due In More Than One Year
The CIO held no long-term liabilities during this financial period.
11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
The CIO employed no members of staff during this or the previous financial period.
12. Trustees and Other Related Parties
No payments were made to trustees, or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee, or any person connected with them
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