CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 10th December 2021 to 30th September 2022 Charity name: North Staffs Rowing Club Charity registration number: 1197041 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of Ihe charity as sel out in its goveming document P¥a 1.17 The promolion of community participation in healthy recrealion for the benefit of the inhabitants of the North Staffordshire region by the provision of farjlities for amateur n)wing. (For the purposes of this dause "facilities" means land, buildings, equipmenl. a¢$$ to coaching and organising swrting aclivities). Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities, projects or services identsfied in tt accounts. Para i.IT*d Membershi The club aims to expand both its senior and junior memberships as a main activity to support promotion of participation in amateur rowing. For seniors, Ihe club offers membership lo experienced or retuming rowers and runs leam-tO•row courses lor novices. For juniors, the club runs outreach to local schools. runs leam-tt>row course5 for juniors and supports junior rowing from J12 (12-year olds) through to J18 (18-year olds). The only restrictions on membership are those of medical (X)ndilions which impact Ihe ability of an individual to row safely. The club aims to support assisted rowing where il can but this is limited by the nature of the facilities. ui ment and Facilities The clLbb offers Ixjats and facilities at ts boathouse on Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire. 11 mainlains a fleet of boats that are available for members to use. The club also invests in new boals. Statement COnfilD9 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued b the Chari Pwa 1.18 The truslees can confirm that they have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefil.
Commission on public benefit Addttional information (optional) You ma choose lo indude further slalements whefe relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making P•a fJ8 The charity does not make grants. Policy on S¢xial inveslment including program related investmenl 1.36 The charity does t undertake social investment The chartty is njn solely by volunteers. All trustees. officers and coaches are volunteers. The charity also depends on volunteers to help in the maintenance of its facilities and lo support the club's members in activities such as com titions. P¥a 1.3B Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP rolewKe Membershi Both the Senior and Junior seclions of the dub have grown in 202112022. In this period iwo successful 'Leam to Row, courses have been run for novice rowers, most of whom subsequently joined the club. Several of the club's senior crews have enjoyed success in regional competltbons. The Junior Section has had an excellent year with a new cohort of J12 and J13 rowers. The Juniors have had success in regional competitions and representation al the nalional level. Summary of the main achievements of the tharity. identty'ng the difference the charity's Wofk has made to Ihe CirwmStan of its benefficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. P¥d 1.20 On the recommendation of the committee, the Irustees decided it was necessary to raise subscriplj-on fees for seniors and juniors. This was particularly needed to cover ongoing t4)al maintenance. increases in boathouse rental and future investment in new boats to ensure that the fleel remains fijlly operational. Subscription fees remain modest for a Sports club and the trustees were keen to ensure that no individual was priced off the water with pruvi5ivri beirly rncide lui <llly rrierTibEr who struggles with the increase in fees.
ui ment and Facilities The club has invested in a new heavyweight 8. which has proven lo be a well-used boat by both the men and women. Equipment has been maintained and improvements to the boalhouse are ongoing. Coaching is routinely available to both senior and junior rowers. Fundraisi The club has had several successful fundraising efforts this year, mosl of which have been focused on paying for the new heavyweighl 8. Fundraising efforts for next year Y11 focus on the junior seciion and Ihe purchase of a new single scum. The club has applied for gift aid stalus to help in future fundraising. Additional infonnation {optional) You ma choose to include further staterrEnts where relevant abouL" Achievements against objectives set PBr¥ 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraising actsvits'es against objectives sel Para 1.41 Inveslmenl performance against objectives The dub has no rTh)netary investrnents. Olher
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of Ihe period Pw3 1.21 North Staffs Rowtng Club was first listed by the Charity Commission on 27 Dember 2021 but existed as a private members club for approximately 40 years prior to Ihis. The club's year end has Iradilionally been 30 Seplember and this will be retained in order to allow members to see a like-for- like comparison of finances. However, this means that the first annual report submitted to the Charity Commission will only cover a period of approximately 9 months. Furthemiore. as this is the firsi year of the charity's existence. there are no previous submissions against which to Compare but narrative comparisons may be made with pre-¢harity finances. The charity's bank balance at year end VMS £11.3k which was 6.30/0 lower than at the stsrt of the reporb'ng period. The main source of income is membership subscriptions which have increased through the year due to an increase in membership numbers. In addition, coaching fees from Keele University Boat Club have resumed posl-COVID. Infflation has resulted in upward pressure on both fixed expenditu (rent is linked to RPI} and variable expenditure particularly mainlenants. Discretionary expenLlilure is primarily purchase of new equipment which varies signfficantly yearvon-year. The dublcharity's bank balan has been in general dedine over recent years mainly due lo a reduction in grants available for purchase of new equipmenl, dUCed Income during ihe pandemic and lattet1y higher inflation. H{ever, they are slill considered lo be in a sustainable position. Membership fees have recenuy been increased for the first time in 5 years and the trustees support Ihe increased emphasis on fundraising. stateffnt explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 122 The trustees in consullalion with the Treasurer have decided that a minimum sum of£10-15K be retained in order to cover fixed outgoings (rent and insurance) for a period of at least one year in the event of an unforeseen cessabon or redUctn in activity. The charity aims to build erVeS in order tou rade or urchase new boats or
equipmenl in accordance with an agreed plan. Amount of reserves held Pard 1.22 The dub has no reserves other than the current account balance shown above. Not applicable Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in delicit EXplanatn of any uncertainties about the ¢hanty continuing as a going concem Pwa 1.22 PaR124 Not applicable Para 1.23 Not applicable Additional infonnallon {optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Membership subsuiptions supplemented with fundraising efforts throughout Ihe year. The charity's prinrypal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment polw and objectives including any social invesbnenl policy adopted Not applicable Pwa 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Parn 125 Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated trustees The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisats'on How is the charity constituted? Pard 1.25 jted TTUStees CIO rtife e year as lax ¢yJt in the constilution. As Ihis is the first year of the CIO, this means that all the cutrenl trustees are required lo retire. Subsequentty. a third of existing trustees retire each year. jnduding details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Trustees are selected from the adult membership of the rowing Club and musl be full members of the club. Prior to the AGM a c311 is put out to all eligible adult rnernbe for those who wish to be considered as trustees. Individuals nominate Ihemselve5 and those Irustees who are reliring al the AGM may nominate Ihemselves for reelection if this nominatson for reoleclion doesn'l violate the rules on reappointment as stipulated in the constitution Al the AGM, nominalions for twstees are presented to the membership of CIO present. The membership appoints trustees via simple majority voting as outtined in the constitution. Additlonal inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: New trustees are provided with a copy of the CIO'S consth'tution and the Charity Commissions guide for new trustees. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The trustees have delegaled the day-to-day management of the CIO to a comrnittee CmpoSed of officers of the rowing club. At least iwo truslees sit on this committee (currently all trustees are also officers of the dub and sit on this committee). The charity's organisational structure and any wider netsvork with which the charity works Para 1.51 The members of the committee represent all of the different parts of the rowing club and Keele University Boat Club (KUBC), an associated organisation. The committee is as follows President
Secretary Treasurer Men's Captain Women's Caplain Safety Officer Developmenl OffirIKU8c Representative Junior Ci)ordinator Social Secrelary Membership Secretary The committee ts responsible for managing the dub, making appropriate investments in new equipment, and ensuring that equipmenl and facilits.es are maintained for the membership. The trustees review the performance of the committee throughout the year lo ensure Ihal it is running the dub in line with the objects of the CIO and in the best interest of club membershi Keele Universty boat club IKUBC) is an organisation Ihat has been accepled by the CIO as having objects compatible with those of the CIO. They ulilise the facilities of CIO, for which they pay temily fees. They are represented by a nominee who exercises one vote as a full member. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details North Staffs Rowin Nota licable 1197041 Rudyard Lake Activilies Centre. Lake Road. Rudyard, Leek ST13 8XB Chari ame Olher name the chart uses Re islered chari number Charity's principal address Club
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charty Office Irf any} Dat•s acted if not for whole Trustee name Namè of F4rson ltsr body) entotlod toa Int trustee rfan Len Clowes Darrel5 Wood Christine Ridden Gareltt Taylor Peter Webster President Treasurer Women's Captain Men's Captsin KUBC presentative and Development OffIr Secretary NSRC NSRC NSRC NSRC NSRC David Cook NSRC 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co rate truslees - narnes of the direcws at the dale the re Oireclor nam rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding litle to propety belonging to the charity Dates aGt•d M not for whole ar Truslee name
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the cuslc¥Jian charity's objects None Details of affangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets None Addltional Infomalion {optional) Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional inforniatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executive or names of sonior staff members (Optional inforniation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for rnliSc10SUre of Ke rsonnel details Not applicable Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declar8 Ihat they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Se¢relary, Chair. etc) Secretary Treasurer Date 19" March 2023
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 1197041 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a T• Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrjcted fvnds RÈstricted fund• Endowment Total funds La•t A1 R•eo1 A2 Asset and Invmtment sales A3Pa •nts 2i618 a618 A4 Ass•t and InYoslJn•nt urchas•s 11 CCXX Rl acc•unts Issi 27102r2023
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UnrtrIct•0 R•tri¢i•d End¢wm•nt Catwvri015 Details B1 Cash funds 11.272 nds lunds fund$ Dp.•?Ils Cmrtvlu• Curr•rtvlu Det.Iils charity's own use Fund ) ¥trhh Wmn du• Uelails Nots¥ 1 These xcnurts CO the perKJ frc*n 2711Z?1 (date NSRC rn[j by Charity Cixnmission as CIO) to 30P3r22 (tradiiM)nal year eThl for members dub which preceded CIO). 2 The trustees w)fvm that CIO has grven rn guarnnlees vthi¢h wld result in lentsal liability 3 The trustees cfi1 that thwe 15 no debt seoJred against the assets of the CIO beha¥al lh• trustées Prfnt Nar Dots of roval i? CCXX R2 8ccwrlg {SSI 2712023
NSRC CIO Income and Expenditure 10 Dec 21 to 30 Sep 22
| Subscriptions Other Keele Uni subs and contributions Rent and parking Rowing Subscriptions Insurances Audit Boat maintenance Club clothing Coaching New equipment Boathouse maintenance Other Other equipment (incl. safety) INCOME TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET TOTAL FUNDS Indoor Training Launch and trailer Fundraising Balance b/fwd Balance c/fwd |
964.00 1,659.00 1,666.00 1,810.00 1,571.00 1,726.00 1,780.00 1,865.00 1,905.10 1,983.50 0.00 1,000.00 2,291.50 237.55 0.00 1,412.00 1,151.38 1,453.00 10.00 0.00 160.00 20.00 110.00 40.00 500.00 160.00 -926.55 1,393.06 110.00 80.00 858.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,209.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,982.00 2,679.00 4,067.50 2,087.55 3,280.00 3,298.00 2,004.83 4,711.06 2,025.10 2,063.50 491.45 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 599.78 0.00 0.00 650.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,080.45 513.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 276.45 0.00 0.00 562.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,027.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -998.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 32.50 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 480.00 1,000.00 4,855.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.00 12.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 195.00 302.00 260.00 456.00 90.00 215.00 100.00 130.00 185.00 127.50 50.20 0.00 17.98 51.03 411.25 79.55 95.11 178.48 42.07 60.78 0.00 1,569.21 36.95 216.00 1,166.00 1,014.52 1,931.38 0.00 0.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 382.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,736.65 2,500.85 2,947.75 1,599.26 2,747.03 2,924.85 11,387.54 1,421.98 826.85 860.56 245.35 178.15 1,119.75 488.29 532.97 373.15 -9,382.71 3,289.08 1,198.25 1,202.94 12,027.02 12,272.37 12,450.52 13,570.27 14,058.56 14,591.53 14,964.68 5,581.97 8,871.05 10,069.30 12,272.37 12,450.52 13,570.27 14,058.56 14,591.53 14,964.68 5,581.97 8,871.05 10,069.30 11,272.24 12,272.37 12,450.52 13,570.27 14,058.56 14,591.53 14,964.68 5,581.97 8,871.05 10,069.30 11,272.24 December February March April May January June July August September |
16,929.60 7,555.43 1,646.51 2,067.00 28,198.54 5,889.47 650.80 3,594.17 0.00 839.30 1,027.86 -815.50 8,335.00 28.97 2,060.50 986.45 5,974.06 382.24 28,953.32 -754.78 Total Income/ Expenditure |
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