NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO")
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION
(a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO")
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12th SEPTEMBER 2024
Charity No: 1195794
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
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CONTENTS
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| Trustees' Report | 3 - 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 7 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 8 |
| Appendix - Annual Report | 9 - 22 |
TRUSTEES' REPORT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12[th] SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 12[th] September 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity name: North Wales Crusaders Foundation Registered charity number: 1195794
Charity's principal address: Allington Hughes Law, 10 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL11 1SD
TRUSTEES
| Name: | Role | Joined | Resigned/left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Edwards | Chair of Trustees | 13thSeptember 2021 | N/A |
| Mark Bostock | Trustee | 13thSeptember 2021 | N/A |
| Andrew Cudbertson | Trustee | 17thJanuary2022 | N/A |
| Conrad Anderson | Trustee | 7thMarch 2022 | N/A |
| Mark Andrew Jones | Trustee | 13thSeptember 2021 | 13thNovember 2022 |
| Rebecca Liang | Trustee | 17thJanuary2022 | 27thMarch 2023 |
| Rhiannon Davies | Trustee | 27thMarch 2023 | 26thJanuary2024 |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document and Constitution
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
The Charity is governed by its Constitution which sets out the objects and powers of the charity and governs the actions of the Trustees.
It was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 13[th] September 2021.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
The Charity must have at least three Trustees with a maximum number of 12.
Apart from the first Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees and are expected to serve a minimum of three years from the date of appointment.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the existing Trustees must have regard for the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity.
OBJECTIVES
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1) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BY FACILITATING THE PLAYING OF RUGBY LEAGUE AND OTHER PHYSICAL AND/OR RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
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2) TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.
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3) TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
THE YEAR ENDED 12[th] SEPTEMBER 2024
ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In 2023-24, our charity achieved significant progress. We expanded our outreach, completed more community projects, and assisted a larger number of individuals in North Wales than ever before. Our Foundation has engaged in a variety of activities, reaching over 10,000 people, an increase of over 500 from the previous year.
We conducted 582 sessions for our community, which is an increase of more than 200 from last year. These results indicate that our efforts are valuable, and our high-quality programmes have motivated the community.
The report below will outline our Foundation's performance this year and highlight the importance of our work in promoting Rugby League and enhancing people's health and wellbeing.
This progress would not have been possible without the contributions of volunteers, community coaches, our Community Development Officer (Jonathan Burgess), the board of trustees, partners, and funders. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this year's achievements.
Activities undertaken for the public benefit include:
Healthy School Assemblies: The assemblies took primary school aged children on a short and interactive journey showing the importance of keeping fit and healthy whilst improving their wellbeing.
Our popular healthy schools assemblies have been delivered across Conwy, Gwynedd and Wrexham. 29 different schools have received these assemblies. Nearly 8,000 pupils have accessed these fun and interactive health and well-being talks, which are supported by the Postcode Lottery and inspire them to live healthy lifestyles.
School Taster Rugby Sessions: These free rugby taster sessions in primary and high schools gave children an opportunity to try a new sport. This was either delivered in a block of individual sessions to schools across North Wales.
Our TAG Rugby League programme has engaged with over 1,600 pupils from 26 schools from Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. This work is vital to increase the visibility of Rugby League in the area and is a perfect pathway to our Mini Crusaders hubs.
Junior Rugby League Hubs: The mini rugby sessions are aimed at primary aged children Years 2,3 and 4 (6-9 years old) in six hub locations within Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Flintshire and Wrexham. The sessions were fun, engaging and delivered by experienced and qualified rugby league coaches.
Our junior rugby league “Mini Crusaders” programme has seen excellent progress this year. We have seen a massive rise in participation with over 150 children regularly attending across North
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Wales. These have been led by 10 recruited volunteers. The programme held a series of fun festivals at the different hubs’ sites. This allowed them to play competitive fixtures and put their skills learnt into practice.
Women's Rugby Sessions: Launched in March 2023, the programme was open to all ability levels and created an excellent pathway to play regularly for North Wales Crusaders.
The project delivered 7 training sessions, had 26 females involved in the programme and up skilled four volunteers. The team played three friendly fixtures.
Coach Education: The Foundation held a free level 1 coaching course for local volunteers which up skilled six new coaches to work across our community-based programme.
SEN Delivery: Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme was successful and received excellent feedback from pupils and teachers. The programme has delivered a range of fun and exciting, non-contact rugby sessions at four schools in Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. The programme has engaged with 89 children, and we have delivered 58 coaching sessions.
Rugby Memories: Our Rugby Memories programme has gone exceptionally well at Ty Cariad and Canterbury House care home, where we support residents living with dementia. We have delivered interactive sessions such as chair-based exercises, walking rugby, and looking at rugby memorabilia. During the programme, we delivered 54 sessions to 65 residents. Over 70 residents, staff, family members, and partners were invited to a North Wales Crusaders match. Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council supported this project.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Trustees consider that they have complied with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
RESERVES POLICY
It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain reserves at levels to cover administrative and general running costs for a period of three months. The policy will be reviewed annually by the Trustees.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the Trustees on 04/07/2025 and signed on its behalf.
ANDREW CUDBERTSON - TRUSTEE …………………………………………………………………………….
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TRUSTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO")
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (the "CIO") for the year ended 12[th] September 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P&L Accountancy 51 High Street Mold Flintshire CH7 1BQ
Date: 21/01/2025
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
THE YEAR ENDED 12[th] SEPTEMBER 2024
North Wales Crusaders Foundation
Profit And Loss Account
For the year ended 12 September 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Income | Donations | 965 | 4,076 | ||
| Fees | 0 | 400 | |||
| Grants | 49,272 | 43,470 | |||
| Other operating income | 2,690 | 0 | |||
| Sponsorship | 0 | 650 | |||
| 52,927 | 48,596 | ||||
| Cost of sales | Kit | -2,834 | -3,185 | ||
| Other | -915 | -2,000 | |||
| Purchases | -843 | -1,352 | |||
| Subcontractor costs | -295 | -3,810 | |||
| Venue Hire | -4,633 | -3,368 | |||
| -9,519 | -13,715 | ||||
| Gross Profit | 43,408 | 34,881 | |||
| Expenses | Advertising and PR | -1,792 | -1,276 | ||
| Consultancy fees | -5,940 | -8,285 | |||
| Software | -692 | -229 | |||
| Staff training & welfare | -604 | -480 | |||
| Subscriptions | -40 | 0 | |||
| Travel and subsistence | -4,240 | -2,205 | |||
| Wages and salaries | -21,846 | -13,095 | |||
| -35,154 | -25,571 | ||||
| Net profit | 8,253 | 9,311 |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF 12[th] SEPTEMBER 2024
| Number Number Average number of employees 1 1 |
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[Loans to directors, guarantees made by the company on behalf of directors]
[Capital commitments, pension commitments, other financial commitments and contingent liabilities]
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime. The accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 04/07/2025 and were signed on their behalf by:
ANDREW CUDBERTSON - TRUSTEE ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION OPENING SUMMARY In 2023-24, our charity achieved significant progress. We expanded our outreach. completed more community projects, and assisted a larger number of individua15 in North Wales than ever before. Our Foundation has engaged in a variety of activities, reaching over 10,000 people, an increase of over 500 from the previous year. We conducted 582 sessions for our community, which is an increase of more than 200 from last year. These results indicate that our efforts are valuable, and our high-quality programmes have motivated the community. The report below will outline our Foundation's performance this year and highlight the importance of our work in promoting Rugby League and enhancing people's health and well-being. This progress would not have been possible without the contributions of volunteers, community coaches, our Community Development Officer (Jonathan Burgessl. the board of trustees, partners. and funders. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this year's achievements. Nick Settle Head of Foundation io
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL SNAPSHOT (SEPT 23- AUG 24) 10,197 individual participants engaged 582 sessions delivered 874 community hours delivered Total attendees 19,735 li
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION TIME SPENT IN EACH REGION ¢&IISADE•s 31% 21% r Anglesey onwy Gwynedd 9% io% 29% 12
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION (Sept 23 - Aug 24) School Delivery G•USAIIEB8 Our TAG Rugby League programme has engaged with over 1,600 pupils from 26 schools from Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham. This work is vitaL to increase the visibility of Rugby League in the area and is a perfect pathway to our Mini Crusaders hubs. Rugby Memories Our Rugby Memories programme has gone extremely weLI at Ty Cariad and Canterbury House care house, supporting residents Living with dementia. We have deLivered interactive sessions such as chair-based exercises, walking rugby and Looking at rugby memorabiLia. Over 70 residents, staff, family members and partners were invited to the North Wales Crusaders match. This project was supported by Denbighshire VoLuntary Services Council. 13
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION (Sept 23 - Aug 24) SEN Delivery GThIISADE•• FOUNDAnor4 Our Special EducationaL Needs (SENI programme was a great success and received excellent feedback from pupils and teachers. Our Community DeveLopment Officer has delivered a range of fun and exciting, non-contact rugby sessions at four schooLs in 4 Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. Jii,111111 Healthy School Assemblies Our popular heaLthy schools assemblies have been delivered across 29 different schools across Conwy, Gwynedd and Wrexham have received these assemblies. Nearly 8,000 pupils have accessed these fun and interactive health and well-being talks, which are supported by the Postcode Lottery and inspire them to live healthy Lifestyles. 14
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION (Sept 23 - Aug 24) Junior Rugby League GTrUSADEI* IOUNDAnON Ourjunior rugby League'mini Crusaders" programme has seen excellent progress this year. We have seen a massive rise in participant rates, with over 150 children across North Wales. These sessions have been delivered at six locations: Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham. Supported by the Postcode Lottery 11 Coach Education Our Foundation and Wales Rugby League organised a level-one coaching course that upskilled six newLy qualified coaches in January. This two-day course gave the volunteers an introduction to Rugby League coaching. They now have the skills and knowledge to support our community programmes. 15
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL STATS (Sept 23 - Aug 24) School Delivery 26 Primary schools visited 226 sessions delivered 1,624 pupiLs engaged sGbDWYRc ¢IUSADE•* FOUIIDITr¢N ¥AM0¥953 Rugby Memories Two care homes engaged 54 sessions delivered 65 residents engaged Healthy School Assemblies 29 Primary schools visited 7,973 pupils engaged SEN Delivery 4 SEN schools visited 58 sessions delivered 89 children engaged 16
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL STATS (Sept 23 - Aug 24) sGhWIYRc ¢IIIISADE•* FOUNDAn¢tr4 +AMO¥953 Mini Crusaders Sessions Six different locations 160 sessions delivered 156 chiLdren engaged Cru Festivals Ten festival delivered 1, 12 teams attended 121 players engaged 000 Coach Education Level I course delivered 6 trained new coaches Healthy Holiday Camps Nine camps delivered 107 chiLdren engaged 17
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL STATS (Sept 23 - Aug 24) sGhWIYRc ¢IIIISADE•* FOUNDAn¢tr4 +AMO¥953 Crusaders Women Three matches 7 sessions delivered 26 females engaged Development Sessions Three sessions delivered 30 players engaged IA If you want to heLp us continue to inspire our community through Rugby League, pLease donate by scanning the QR code. Scan me 18
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") 5QDWY G NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - QUOTES (Sept 23 - Aug 24) GIIISADfR Emma Britton Activities Co-ordinator at Ty Cariad "Rugby memories has made a huge impact on our residents well being. Seeing Jon from the Foundation every weekjust lights up their foces. Possing the rugby boll around in the garden or even inside on bad doys creates such an omazing atmosphere between Jon and the residents as it doesn'tjust encourage physical exercise but also socialisation. They have also enjoyed watching the rugby memorabilia thoroughly especially seeing players/games that they remember from a long time ago. We will miss the support from the Foundation a lot here at Ty Cariad but we hope one day they can receive the funding to return to us Beth Davies Ysgol Pen Coch Special School Ed Brown Mini Crusaders Coach I helped out with the crusader lastyear having watched the ame foryears but neverplaye due to lack of opportunity locally. Completing my coochin urse made me realise the valu of keeping things simple, enjoyable ond varied. I've already implemented some of the things I learnt in my session and can see the benefits with th younger players. l am a much ore confident and skilled coac for attendin the course-. "During the Foundation's time at Ysgol Pen Coch, our children enjoyed the sessions delivered. We rarelyget opportunities like this in ourschool so the children of all abilities really enjoyed it. Jon was great at odapting to each child's needs os the specialist needs of our school vories o lot". 19
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - FINANCES (Sept 23 - Aug 24) GIUSAIIEAS Income Olherincome 5.1% D¢nations Type Amount Grants £49,272 Other Income É2,690 Donations £965 Total £ 52,927 Grant5 931% Expenditure Type Amount Admin IT Project Costs 25.3% Project costs £11,312 Delivery I Salaries £32,026 Training £692 Admln and IT É731 SaLaries 71.5% Total £44,761 20
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") THANKYOU TO OUR FUNDERS AND PARTNERS •PEOPLES• PEOPLE'S• POSTCODE POSTCODE L1yNodraethCwU wel$hGuuefflrnt LOTTERY TRUST• WALES IG Rhwydwaith Canser Cymr Wales Cancer Ne.t.Ork ALLINGTON Jor¢&les rdeorfc CRONFA GYMUNEDOL COMMUNITY FUND 7 36EN NEXT GENERATION ENGINEEAlklG An easy way to support our charitibLe Foundation is to become one of our Business Champions to help us continue our community work. As a Champion you will receive many benefits including, supporting your local community, raising your company's profile and being part of our family. For more information, please visit www.nwcrusaders.co.uk/foundation 21
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS FOUNDATION - ('the CIO") OESGADWYR Go 20 WAIES 21 GThUSADEP FOUNDATION Oo JAMavg540 foundation@northwalescrusadersrlfc.co.uk www.nwcrusaders.co.uklfoundation Charity Number 1195794 22