•*• CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2023 Charity name: North Staffs Rowing Club (NSRC) Charity registration number: 1197041 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the North Staffordshire region by the provision of facilities for amateur rowing. (For the purposes of this clause facilities" means land, buildings, equipment, access to coaching and or anisin orting activities Membershi NSRC aims to expand both its Adult and Junior membership as a main activity to support the promotion of participation in amateur rowing. For Adults, NSRC offers membership to experienced or returning rowers and runs Learn-to-Row (LTR) courses for beginners. For Juniors, NSRC runs outreach programmes with local schools, LTR courses and supports Junior rowing from J12 (12-year olds) through to J18 (18-year olds). The only restrictions on membership are those of medical conditions which impact the ability of an individual to row safely. NSRC aims to support assisted rowing where it can but this is limited by the nature of its facilities. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 ment and Facilities NSRC offers boats and facilities at its boathouse on Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire. It maintains a fleet of boats that are available for members to use and also invests in new boats. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees can confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NSRC does not make grants. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 NSRC does not undertake social investment NSRC - including its trustees, officers and coaches - is run solely by volunteers. It also depends on volunteers to help in the maintenance of its facilities and to support members in activities such as competitions. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other
Achievements and Performance SORP reference Membershi Adult member numbers have remained largely static. Junior member numbers vary over the course of the school year and are limited by the number of boats available for coaching and competitions. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Only one adult LTR course was held during the course of the year as it was decided to concentrate on further integrating the existing novice rowers who had joined in the previous year. Com etitions Regional competitions were impacted or cancelled by high river levels due to heavy rain. NSRC entered both Junior and Adult crews at five events (Northwich, Shrewsbury, Chester, Trentham and Warrington). There were a number of wins for Junior crews and the Women's 8 won at Northwich. ui ment and Facilities NSRC purchased a second-hand lightweight single (£6.5k) on the open market as well as an older single from a member" both boats are primarily for use by Juniors. There has been significant expenditure on maintenance due to either accidental damage or wear and tear in order to keep boats in good condition for rowing. NSRC is in the process of reviewing its safety launches and has decided to remove one of them from service. A decision is still to be made as to whether one of the remaining two launches should be replaced. Juniors are coached on Saturday mornings throughout most of the school year with additional evening sessions during the lighter summer months. Adults row in organised sessions on Sunday mornings as well as Thursday evenings during the summer months. In addition, competent adults can use club boats either on their own or as part of a crew at any time.
Separate indoor training sessions are held for both Adults and Juniors at a local gym during the winter months. Warrin ton Youth Rowin NSRC has entered into an agreement with Warrington Youth Rowing, a charity (1176153). Under this agreement, NSRC provides coaches and equipment during term time to children on the Pupil Premium Register at Macclesfield Academy to enable them learn to row and potentially take part in competitions. Fundraisin A number of successful fundraising events were held including a 12-hour on water row, a 24-hour land-based row and a Christmas raffle which was match funded by Barclays. Social In addition to social activities in and around the sponsored rowing events, NSRC also organised an end of season bar-b-q and awards ceremony, Xmas curry and individual members participated in the Moissac rowing 'Randonnée'. Coachin Five members have passed RYA Level 2 powerboat training which is a requirement for operating a motorised launch on Rudyard Lake and hence coaching. In addition, a First Aid course was held for coaches and volunteers. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 The club has no monetary investments. Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Full details of the accounts are provided in the submitted form CC16a. Note 1: The previous (and first) year's Annual Report was for a period of approximately 9 months from the date th NSRC became a charity (10 December 2021) to the traditional year end on 30 September of the following year. Absolute comparisons with the figures in the 2021/22 report should therefore be treated with caution. th Note 2: The 'Other' category in receipts and payments primarily covers race fees which NSRC collects from members and pays to British Rowing for competition entry. This is done for convenience and financial control but distorts figures because it changes based on the number of competition entries but cannot be used for other purposes. NSRC'S total bank balance at year end was £17.8k which was 58 % higher than at the start of the reporting period. Form CC16a notes liabilities of approximately £4k at year end arising from boats which had been sent away for repair (committed) but not yet invoiced. A more realistic increase in total funds would therefore be approximately 22%. Income (excluding Other) increased by approximately £15.5k. The main source of income is membership subscriptions which increased primarily due to an increase in rates which came into force at the end of the previous reporting period. There was also a substantial Gontiibution from fundraising (£7.5k) plus donations and grants (£1.5k total) which are more accessible as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Coaching fees from Keele University Boat Club (KUBC) contributed £3.6k but it should be noted that there is some doubt as to whether this will continue in the future (see Principal Risks) Expenditure (including boat repair liabilities noted above but excluding Other) increased by approximately £6.5k but this was more than offset by the increase in income resulting in the overall improvement in finances over the course of the year.
Rent payments to Rudyard Lake Trust are the main non-discretionary expenditure item. The rental agreement has been renegotiated (backdated to 1" October 2021) to provide long term savings. 2022123 was a good year considered in isolation and NSRC is in a position to support its current plans. However, it should be noted that NSRC finances tend to swing from net deficit to net gain on an annual basis depending on 'lumpy' items such as boat maintenance and new equipment purchase but the long~term trend is downwards. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The charity aims to build reserves in order to upgrade or purchase new boats or equipment in accordance with an agreed plan. The trustees have decided that a minimum bank balance will be maintained in order to cover fixed outgoings (primarily rent and insurance) in the event of an unforeseen cessation or reduction in activity. This minimum level is specified in the Internal Financial Controls Procedure and is subject to periodic review. If the bank balance falls below this level, the trustees will take greater control of day-to-da finances. The club has no reserves other than the current account balance. Not applicable Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Not applicable Para 1.23 Not applicable Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal Membership subscriptions supplemented sources of funds (including with fundraising efforts and donattons. any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Not applicable Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity General deterioration in fInanS due to increasing costs, lower availability of grants for equipment purchase combined with reduction/possible loss of income from KUBC coaching. Para 1.46
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution of a CIO with voting members other than its charit trustees NSRC is constituted as a CIO How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1,25 Para 1.25 Trustees retire each year as laid out in the constitution. As required, all the trustees were required to retire at the first AGM but were subsequently re-elected in order to provide continuity. In subsequent years, a third of existing trustees are required to retire. Trustees are selected from the Adult membership and must be full members of the club. Prior to the AGM a call is put out to all eligible Adult members for those who wish to be considered as trustees. Individuals nominate themselves and those trustees who are retiring at the AGM may nominate themselves for re-election if this nomination for re-election doesn't violate the rules on reappointment as stipulated in the constitution At the AGM, nominations for trustees are presented to the membership present. The membership appoints trustees via simple majority voting as outlined in the constitution. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees New trustees are provided with a copy of the CIO'S constitution, a copy of the most recent year-end financial statement, Annual Report and the Charity Commissions guide for new trustees. The trustees have delegated the day-to-day management of the CIO to a committee composed of officers of the rowing club. At least two trustees sit on this committee. Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 The members of the committee represent all of the different parts of the rowing club as well as KUBC, an associated organisation. The committee is as follows President Secret2ry Treasurer Men's Captain
Women's Captain Safety Officer Development Officer/KUBC Representative Junior Coordinator Social Secretary Membership Secretary Welfare Officers (ad hoc as required) The committee is responsible for general management, making appropriate investments in new equipment, and ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained for the membership. The trustees review the performance of the committee throughout the year to ensure that it is operating in line with the objects of the CIO and in the best interest of membershi KUBC is an organisation that has been accepted as having objectives compatible with those of NSRC. They utilise NSRC facilities for which they pay termly fees. They are represented by a nominee who exercises one vote as a full member. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Warrington Youth Rowing (see Achievements and Performance). Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address North Staffs Rowin Not applicable 1197041 Rudyard Lake Activities Centre, Lake Road, Rudyard, Leek ST13 8XB Club
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Len Clowes President NSRC Darrell Wood Treasurer NSRC Christine Ridden Member NSRC Gareth Taylor Peter Webster Member NSRC KUBC representative and Development Officer Secretary NSRC David Cook NSRC 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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 custodian charity's objects None Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets None Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) ) rf&l(J) Ccr If trto.OMY Tvu{ Date 11 7LL(f
CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND AND WALES North Staffs Rowing Club 1197041 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0111012022 3010912023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year (Note 1) to the nearest £ to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the neaiest £ A1 Receipts Subscriptions Fundraisin Donations Grants Keele U niversit other Cash 29,105 7,464 1,013 500 3,572 6,711 520 29,105 16,930 1,647 1,013 subscriptions 3,572 6,711 520 2,067 7,555 ross Income or AR) 48,885 48,885 28.199 A2 Asset and investment sales 48,885 A3 Payments Rent and parking Row&ng Subscriptions Insurance Boat maintenance Coaching Fundraising costs Indoor training Launch and trailer Sundry Other 8,272 658 3,551 6,176 1,115 281 2,700 1,019 966 6,856 31,594 8,272 658 3,551 6,176 1.115 281 2,7CMJ 1,019 966 6,856 31.594 5,889 651 3,594 839 816 2,061 986 411 7,002 20,618 Sub total A4 Asset and investment urchases New equipment 10,803 10,803 8,335 Sub total 10,803 10,803 8,335 42,397 42,397 28,953 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,488 6,488 755 11,272 17,760 11,272 17,760 755 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1010612024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to neaTe5t £ B1 Cash funds Lloyds current account 17,240 Lloyds deposit account 520 Total cash funds 17,760 (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to neaiest £ None Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Cost (optional) B3 Investment assets None Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Cost (optional) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use See attached Asset Register Fund to which relates Amount due tional When due tional B5 Liabilities Boat repairs Unrestricted 4,000 Notes 12021122 Financial Year was from 27112121 (inception of CIO) to 20109122. 2 The trustees confirm that the CIO has given no guarantees which could result in potential liability 3 The trustees confirm that there is no debt secured against the assets of the CIO Signature Print Name Date of roval Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees 117-20 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1010612024
NSRC Primary Asset Register NSRC holds significant non-monetary assets in the form of equipment associated with rowing activities" the main items are listed below in accordance with the Guidance Notes for Receipts and Payments Accounts Introductory Notes revised January 2017 The trustees have decided that no monetary values will be shown primarily because NSRC does not formally depreciate its assets, However, asset values are used internally for the purposes of insurance and the setting of fundraising targets and subscription fees, Model NST ID Comment 804 803 802 Make Kanghua Wintech Jano Eights Fours/Quads Kanghua Stelph Jano Jano Wintech 410 409 404 407 405 Swift Jano Heavy 403 411 Addition PairslDoubles Wintech Wintech Wintech Wintech Jano Jano Burgashell Swift Internat"onal Competition Compet'tion Compekn'tion 207 206 208 209 204 205 202 203 Singles Sims Sims Burgashell Wintech Janousek Wintech 107 111 105 115 170 124 Evolution Internabonal Cobra Learner Virus Virus Virus Ahoy Edon Launches Rowing Solutions Seastrike Thames 14ft 10ft 14ft Complete with trailer and 9.9hp outboard Complete with trailer and 9.9hp outboard Complete with trailer and 9.9hp outboard Trailers de Graaff de Graaff Lightweight Heavy¢rfeight Indoor rowing machines Concept2 12off CCXX R3 accounts (SS) 1010612024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Exarniner'5 Report Report to the tru$t•esl momb&rs of North Staffs Rowing Club On a¢¢ounts for the year •nded 30" September 2023 Charity no {rf any) 1197041 Sot out on pagg181 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust'l for the period ended 30, September 2023. Ruponslbllltles and As the ¢harlty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation ba$1$ of roport of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1'th& Act'l. I report in resped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out unde¥ section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed the applioable Directions glven by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi Ihgt no material matters have come lo my allenlion lo ') in connecllon with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material r8specl.' accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Act or the account8 do not accord with tha aceounling re¢ords Independent examlner'j jtstement I have no GonGerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examinallon lo which allenlion should be dr8wn in ord8r to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reg¢hed. Please delete the words in th6 brack8ls if they do nol 8ppIy. Slgn•d: Date: Name: %¥N,-J L-el F ieLb Rol•vant profo88ional qualification{sl or body lif any).. Addre8S'. ILL 13 IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters ol concern Isee CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brifrf details of any itoms that the examiner wish¢$ to disclose. IER October 2018
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