2022-12-31-accounts

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Summary ofthe mein achievements ofthe charity during the year				2022 was another noticeable year for Tetbury Cricket Ciub as the club's execution of it's five year plan continued to be successful and which started with a restructuring of the club into a company limited by guarantee and becoming recognised as a charity.
				During the year the club launched a 3~ team and saw the creation of
				further youth teams, which meant over 120games ofcricket and over
				200 individuals were able toaccess playing cricket in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The 3"team is a key step forward for the club as
				it is the introduction of a 'bridge' from youth and women's softball cricket
				Into an adult hardball environment. This enabled, for the first time in the
				club's history, both women and U15 girls to play in a men's hardball
				league. A quite remarkable achievable given where the club was as little
				as 6-7 years ago.
				The club also took full advantage ofthe relaxing of COVID restrictions
				and the ability to get back to a fairly normal operating stride in 2022.The
				facility was pretty much used every day ofthe week from the beginning	of
				May to the, beginning ofSeptember, with our wonderful volunteer base
				providing a range of coaching and training sessions for both beginners
				and our more experienced players looking to break into performance
				teams, The Saturday youth mornings continue to expand with sometimes nearly 100children buzzing around the ground and enjoying what the
				dub is able to offer. After the challenges ofthe previous couple ofyears,
				itwas great to have the club back at the heart ofthe community.
				Outside ofthe cricket based activity, the club has been recognised for the
				significant part it plays promoting cricket and togetherness in the local
				community. In 2022 the club came to the town's aid in a power cut crisis,
				running and coordinating a community drop in centre providing food and
				warmth for two days while power was restored and also hosting a
				community 'party in the park' celebration for the Queen's jubilee. This,
				alongside a host offamily days, cricket festivals, quiz nights and race
				nights has not only contributed significantly to raising much needed funds
				for the club, but has also positively enhanced the clubs image and
				standing within the community,
				This fundraising also means the club will be opening a new net facility in
				2023.The facility is essential to supporting the growth ofthe club as it
				provides an additional area where training can take place at the same
				time as matches, and to which all our members will be given free access.
				This extra flexibility sits right atthe heart of being able to continue to
				meet our charitable objectives to a high standard and is a significant
				investment for the club.
				As with all charities, it would be remiss ofus, when talking about
				achievements, to not mention our wonderful volunteers who are the
				heartbeat ofthe club. Any organisation such as this can only flourish
				when it has a wide group ofmembers and volunteers who want to give
				back more than they get out and we' re blessed to have so many ofthem.
				Whether it is managing a youth team, preparing and looking after the
				pitch, cleaning the clubhouse, running a coaching session, or manning	a
				stall at a fundraising event, each one ofyou is a superstar whose
				contribution is not overlooked and is so appreciated. Every achievement
				noted here is down to your commitment and support, so thank you and
				fingers crossed for another great 2023.
AR				March 2012