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Reglstered number: 08081630
Charity number.. 1197703
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE}
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ishop Fleming

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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and Administratlve Dètails of the Companyg its Trustees and Advlsers
Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balanco Sheet
Statement of Cash Flows
10
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Trustees
J Seabrook, Chair (resigned 31 March 20251
D Prakash Iresigned 31 March 2025)
S Glarvey, Chair
A-M Konslanlinides (resigned 31 March 2Q25)
P Dawson
W Harris
R Heywood
P Husbands
J Landau Iresigned 10 November 2025)
H Saunders
S Slevin
M Chappell (appointed 20 November 20251
S Singh lappoinled 1 September 20251
Company registered
number
08081630
Charity reglstered
number
1197703
Registèr8d office
1-3 College Yard
Worcester
WR12LB
Executlve Offlcer
Harry Kitchen
Independent Examiners Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
Chartered A¢¢ountanls
1-3 College Yard
Worcester
WR12LB
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Company was incorporated on 24 May 2012 and registered wlh the Charity Commission on 28 January
2022.
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the ended 31
D￿ember 2025. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trusle&s' Report and a Directors, Report
under Company law. The Trustees conliim that Ihe Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable
company comply with the CLJrrenl slalulory requirements, the requirements of the charilable ¢ompanWs
governing document and the provisions of the Slalemenl of Re¢ommended Piaclice {SORPI applicable lo
¢harities preparing their accounts in ac¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS102) leffeclive 1 January 20191.
Since the Company qualbfies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Islralegi¢ Report and Directors.
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omilled.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
a. Policies and objectlves
The Companvs interests are of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life of people for
whom the f8cililies and activities are primarily intended. lo organise, proV￿e or assist with provision ol activities
and facilities for healthy recreation, especially bul not exclusively by playing or otherwise participating in the
game of cricket and ciickel related aclivilies.
In selling objectives and planning for a¢livities, the Trustees have given due consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benelil,. running a
charity IPB21'.
b. Strategies for achleving oblectlves
In ensuring the objectives aTe mel, the Trustees operate a rigorous process of largel selling. The financial
budget focuses on set targets for each progTamme against the overall strategy.
c. A¢tivities undèrtaken to achlevè oblectlves
The Trustees maintain ongoing tracking of progress towards targets, which a￿ reviewed according lo an annual
programme of scrutiny and review.
d. Main activities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the public benefit
The Trustees have given regard to the legislative and regulatory requiromenls for disclosing how the Company's
objectives 18s sel out in ils governing document) have provided benefit to the public. The Trustees have
complied wlh the duly sel out in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011. This report outlines how the Company's
achievements during 2025 have benefited the public, either diredly or indirectly.
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
a. Main achievements of the Company
2025 was another exciting and aclion-packed yeai, wilh over 36,500 participants taking part across both our
participation and growth and community programmes. WCF saw a record-breaking year, engaging 36.716
people across Worcestershire and Dudley through cricket inilialives. Key achievements include investing
£72,450 in local club facilities, hosting a 130-participant walking cricket feslival, and launching a Women's &
Girls, Awards Evening.
The development of our business has again seen our executive team grow lo a team of 19, with an overall
average workforce of 30 employees. We would like lo thank all of our staff for their posilivily. passion and
¢ommilmenl lo ensuring cri¢ket for all.
b. Review of activities
Club Su
ort
In 2025, £72,450 awarded through the ECB County Grants Scheme lo 12 clubs, helping drive facility
improvements. A lolal of 33 clubs a¢hi&ved ECB Club Accredited slalus, reflecting growing slandards acTOSS tha
network. The team delivered 100+ club support wsits, providing hands-on guidance throughout the year.
Engagement remaintrd high, with 64 primary affiliated clubs and an impressive 520 club volunteers taking part in
the Get Sel Weekend, showcasing the great woik volunteers in our game do.
C￿1 etilions
The 2025 season showed strong and growing participation across both outdoor and indoor cricket. Outdoor
¢ompeliltons feature 61 Clubs, with 161 softball and 465 hardball entries. generating an impressive 1,841
fixtures. The game remains vibrant, with 107 Junior County League teams and 35 junior competitions, supported
by 9 cup competitions and 8 women's divisions. Overall, outdoor formals engaged 3,302 players.
Indoor cricket continues lo offer valuable winter plaw'ng opportunities, with 9 indoor leagues involving 54 junior
teams and 13 women's teams.
Education
In 2025 the programme delivered a strong year of coach and official development, with 27 courses run and 30
fully funded places provided. A total of 44 ECB Core Coaches and 36 ECB Foundation Coaches were trained,
including 22 newly qualified female coaches. In addition, £5,100 in bursary funding supported learners,
prog￿SSion. The newly launched Introduction lo Umpiring & Scoring course saw impressive uptake, allracling
120 participants.
Women and Girls
Women's and gi￿$, cricket ¢onlintJes lo grow slrongly, with 1,546 lolal female participants acTOS5 programmes
and Competitions. The p18ying base includes 44 junior girls. teams and 41 women's teams, sUPPOrted by 23
clubs with girfs, sections and 29 with women's sections. Both participation and competitive competitions activity
increased, delivering 310 lixlures. alongside 7 softball ¢ri¢ket festivals and 175 MEGAfesl participants.
Development pathways are slrenglhening toc>, with 87 players Iransilioning into hardball cricket, and 20 indoor
wornen's & girls, team entries ensuring year-round playing opportunities.
NalK)nal Pro
rammes
National participation remained exceptionally strong, with 2,928 lolal participants engaged 8¢ross All Stars and
Dynamos. This included 2,008 All Stars and 920 Dynamos. supported by 1,025 bursary-funded places that
widened access for commLJnily. Female engagement continues lo rise, with 1,033 girls involved across
programmes. To ensure high-qualily delivery, 30 new Activators were trained, contributing lo the 133 total
courses delivered throughout the year.
School Delive
Schools engagement remained a major strength of WCF, reaching wide numbers and providing meaningful
cricket experiences. A lolal of 18,260+ children were invofved across school programmes, including 1.500 pupils
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TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE ICONTINUEDI
who allended a dedicated Schools Day al the cricket. Delivery was extensive, with 1,080 hours delivered outside
ol Chance lo Shine and 2,437 hours through Chance lo Shin¢, supporting 17,260 children. Competitive
opportunities were popular, with 36 Dynamos school competitions, 300 teams, and engagement across 189
schools. Additionally, 3,523 pupils were offered further cricket opportunities wthin school sellings, helping
deepen participation.
Communil
Community programmes saw en9agemenl across a wide range of inGlusive activities, reaching 3,770 total
participants. Walking cricket remained a major fealuTe, with 271 participants al the National Walking Cricket
Festival, 191 wor￿stershIre walking cricket participants, 6 walking cr￿ke1 hubs, and 3 festivals.
Broader community outreach was subslanllal. delivering 927 community hours, supported by 403 Walkers &
Talkers participants, 46 youth club hours, and 171 hours of seated mulli-sports across 3D delivery cenlres.
Inclusive cricket fomials continued lo grow, with 11 tapeball festival teams and 120 Ramadan Festival
participants.
Holiday and foDd support camps also made a significant impact, with 1,171 HAF participants and 720 meals
provided for Child￿n.
Disabilit Cricket
Disability cricket CDnlinued lo expand ils reach and impact, offering inclusive plawng opportunities across the
county. The programme deliveied 8 Super 1s hubs. engaging 90 participants. alongside 92 Table Ciickel
sessions, 425 delivery hours in SEND schools that supported accessible formals for schools and groups.
Performance pathways were slrenglhened with 28 disability performance participants, while 13 disabilily festivals
and fixtures provided competitive experiences whilst also seeing 6 cricket clubs become ECB Disability
Champion Clubs. Additionally. the programme supported 10 visually impaired participants, ensuring cricket
remained open lo all abilities.
Chance to Shine Street
Chance lo Shine Street experienced strong growth, recording 3.788 total allendances
a 25Q/o increase on
2024. The programme operated 10 Street clubs, engaging 162 male participants and 88 female participants.
c. Coachlng Offer
The coaching programme provided 576 one-lo-one coaching sessions lo support individual player development.
Holiday promsion saw 11 ¢ri¢ket camps hosted across 6 venues, allra¢ling 1,354 allendees across both Camps
and 1-2-1's. In addition. 13 cricket ¢lubs benefited from in-club coaching support, receiving a combined 346
hours of Goaching delivery.
d. Safeguarding
Safeguarding provision remained robust and proaolive across the network. All clubs now have a 1000
compliance rale with a named Safeguarding offi￿r, supported by 39 Club Safeguarding Officers trained during
the year. WCF achieved the Gold Sl8ndar(l in Safeguarding. highlighting excellence in policy, practice, and
culture. Engagement was strong, Mqlh 3 club safeguarding forums delivered and 12 safeguarding newsletters
issued lo keep clubs informed and up lo dale. Youth voice was also slrenglhened through the delivery of a pilot
Youth Forum, ensuring young people have a platform within the safeguarding process.
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
a. Financial Revlew
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation's lolal income for the year was £821,187 12Q24'. £772,894) and total
expenditure was £847,78512024.' £822,695). The accounts show a deficit for the year of £26,59812024.. deficit
of £49,801), which is in line with planned expectations for the year. Bank balances al the end of the year were
£339,222 {2024.' £473,100), with an additional £100,000 of ftjnds placed into a short-lenn investment in the year
with a balance al year end of £100.041 12024.. £0).
b. Going concern
Aller making appropriate enquiries, the Tiuslees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
c. Reserves policy
The Worcestershire Cricket Founclalion aims sel aside funds as reserves lo protect against potential drops
income levels, unplanned adverse events, lo provide woiking capital in event expenditure required before receipt
of income, provide funding for new inilialives or opportunities and ensure all liabilities can be discharged in event
of cessation. The wor￿stershIre Cricket Foundation's reserves policy is mad& up of 4 elements. Continuity,
Restructuring, Cyclical Maintenance and Dissolution Funds. The minimum reserves required is the Dissolution
Fund, which aims lo cover al least three months running costs and three months residual salaries. this equates
10 £211,947 12024.. £205,674). At the year-end unreslrited reserves were £413,413 12024.. £444,395), which
are well above the Foundations aim of a minimum three months of running costs, However. the Foundation is
Commilled through il'y strategic plan lo further invesl in our programmes, which will bring fro8 reserves closer in
line with minimum three month provision by the end 012029.
d. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and a risk regisler is
viewed on a regular basis. Where necessary. systems and procedures have been produced lo manage the
risks of the Charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. Constitution
Wor￿s18rShIre Cricket Foundation is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and ArtiC￿S
of Association dated 24th May 2012. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were amended by a special
resolution on 22nd November 2021. 11 is also a charity registered with the Charity Commission as of 28 January
2022.
b. Methods of appolntment or electlon of Trustee5
The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and Co-opted under the
terms of the Memorandum of Association.
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ICONTINUEDI
. Organlsational structure and decision-maklng pollcies
The Trustees meet on a regular basis lo deal with the business of the Charity. The Ghaiily currently directly
employs 15 full-tirlle staff, 2 part-lime stsff, 2 external staff and various casu81 slafl to provide coaching and
delivéry on the courses that the Charity organises, and other work 8s requiTed in fulfilling any grant-based
aclivi(y.
The Charity ha5 (wo committees which report lo the main trustee meeting.. The Finance Risk and Audit
Committee IFRACI and the Nominations and Remuneration Committee. These commillees are made up of both
Trustees and executives.
d. Pay policy for key management personnel
Key management personnel are paid a fixed salary as deemed Its be appropriate to the size of operations of the
Company.
&. Financial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the Company. and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligale
exposure lo the majoT risks.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for Ihe purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing Ihe Trustees. Report and the financial sla16menls in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial slalements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial slalements unless they are salisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the slate of affairs of the Company and of ils incoming resour￿5 and application of resources, including ils
income and expenditure, for Ihal period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required lo..
select 5uilable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgmenls and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent,.
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Slandaids IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls.,
prepare the financial slalemenls On the going concern basis unless il 18 inappropriate lo presume that the
Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting r8¢ords that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Companws transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financia5 position of the
Company and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They
are also responsib￿ for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
W Harris
Secielary
Date..
14-1 Zoz
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET
FOUNDATION I'the Company'l
report lo the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31
De¢ember 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the Trustees of the Company land ils directors for the purposes of Company lawl YOLJ are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accord8n¢e with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061.lhe 2006 Acl'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the Company's
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
Since the Company's gross income ex¢eeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a membeT of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of the AssoGialion of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my ex8minalion. I confirm that no mallers have come lo my attention In connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act..
or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the a¢wunts do not comply with the accountin9 requirernenls of 5eclion 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requir8menl that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller constdered as part of
an independent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice for accounling and reporting by charities lapplicable lo Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have come a¢ross no other matters in ¢onne¢tion with the examination lo which
allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accoLJnls to be reached.
This report is made solely lo the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate lo the Company's
Trustees those mallers l am Ttrquired lo slate lo them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed:
Andrew Wood FCCA
Dated..
61512026
Bishop Flemlng Audit Limited
Chartered Accounlanls
1-3 College Yard
Wor¢esler
WR12LB
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE}
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Unrestricted
f unds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
INCOME FROM..
Charitable activities
494,546
326,641
821,187
772,894
TOTAL INCOME
494,546
326,641
821,187
772.894
EXPENDITURE ON:
Chari18ble activits'es
487.723
360,062
847,785
822,695
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
487,723
360,062
847,785
822,695
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE}
Transfers belween funds
6,823
137.8051
{33.4211
37,B05
126.5981
149,8011
NET PIOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{30,9821
4,384
126,598
{49,8011
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
444,395
{30,982}
21.559
4.384
465,954
126,5981
515,755
149,8011
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
4q3,413
25,943
439,356
465,954
The Statement of Finanaal Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 1110 20 form part of these financial slalemenls.
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REGISTERED NUMBER.'08081630
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Current asset investments
Cash at bank and in hand
54,072
100,041
339,222
33,961
10
15
473,100
493.335
507,061
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
11
153,9791
141,1071
TOTAL NET ASSETS
439,356
465,954
CHARITY FUNDS
Reslricled funds
12
25,943
21,559
Unrestricted funds
12
413.413
444.395
TOTAL FUNDS
439,356
465,954
The Company was enlilled lo exemption fmm audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 20L￿.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordan￿ with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Ad wlh respect lo
accounting records and preparation of financial slalemenls.
The financial stslements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to enlilies subject lo
the small companies regime.
The financi81 slalemenls were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
W Harris
Secretary
Dale.. L7
The notes on pages 1110 20 form part of these financial slalemenls.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Nel ¢ash used in operating activities
133.8371
183,581)
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN THE YEAR
133,8371
473,100
183.5811
556,681
Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR
439,263
473,100
The notes on pages 1110 20 form part of these financial slalemenls
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WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. registered number 08081630. is a charitable company incorporated in
England and Wales. The registered office is 1-3 College Yard, Worcester, WR1 2LB.
The Company is limited by guarantee, not haiAng a share capital and consequently the liability of the
mernbeis is limited, subject lo an undertaking by each member lo contribute lo the nel assets or liabilities
of the Company on winding up such amounts as may be required not exceeding £10.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practic& applicable lo chaiilies
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effeclive 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Woreeslershire Cricket Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or Iransa¢lion value unless otherwise
ststed in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 INCOME
All income is recognised once the Company has entillemenl lo the income, il is probable Ihal the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be rneasu￿d reliably.
2.3 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslru¢tive obligation lo Iransf6r economic benefit
lo a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic bonefits will be required in settlement and
the amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is ¢lassilied by aclivily. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct costs and shared cosls, including support cosis
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs allributable lo a single aclivily are allocated directly
lo that activity. Shared costs which ¢onlribule lo more than one activity and support ¢osls which are
not allribulable lo a single activity are apportioned between those aGlivilies on a basis consislenl with
the use of resources. Genlral staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and depre¢ialion
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on ch8ritable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Compan¥s obieclives. as well as any associalad support Costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of ir￿Coverable VAT.
2.4 INVESTMENTS
Current asset investments consist of cash held on d&posil in inleresl-bearing accounts with a
malurily of 12 months or less. Such investments are measured al fair value, which is the carrying
amount induding any accrued interest.
2.5 DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl
2.6 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid investments with a short maturity
three monlhs or less from the date ol acouisilion or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance Sheel dale as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in 5elllemenl, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anlicipales il will pay lo sellle the debt or
the amount il has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it musl provide.
Provisions are measured al the best estimate of the amounts Tequired lo sellle the obligation. Where
the eflecl of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted al the pre-tax discount Tale that reflects the risk5 specific lo the liability. The
unwnding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Fin8n¢ial Activities as a finance cost.
2.8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently
measured al their selllemenl value with the exception ol bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.9 OPERATING LEASES
Renlals paid under operating leases are charged lo the Slalemenl of Financial Activities on a
slraighl-lin& basis over the lease term.
2.10 PENSIONS
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the Company lo the fund in respect of the year.
2.11 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives ol the Company and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Reslricled funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific reslriclions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each reslricled
fund is set out in the notes to the financial stalerllenls.
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Cricket events
494,546
326,641
821.187
772,894
TOTAL 2024
388,999
383.895
772,894
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Summary by fund type
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
fund$
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Cricket events
487,723
360,062
847,785
822,695
TOTAL 2024
442,693
380,Q02
822,695
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES
Actlvllles
undertaken
directly
2025
Support
Costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Crickol events
629,937
217.854
847.785
822,695
TOTAL 2024
641,277
181,418
822,695
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES ICONTINUEDI
ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS
Cricket
events
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Travel & subsistence
Equipment & hall hire
Other costs
461,981
59.594
92.420
15,936
461.981
59.594
92,420
15,936
453,896
60,612
96,724
30,045
629,931
629,931
641,277
TOTAL 2024
641.2T/
641,277
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Cricket
events
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Travel & subsistence
Equipment & hall hire
Staff training & welfare
126,871
2.402
9.138
7,675
126,871
2,402
9,13B
7,67S
87,784
4,815
6,825
10.285
F ill
Bank charges
Computer
Insurance
Legal & professional
Advertising & promotion
Subscriptions
Telephone
Rent
600
S,608
2,259
16,054
535
2,409
4,173
39,130
600
419
6,608
2,259
16,054
535
12,635
2.105
33,415
1,615
975
2,409
4,173
39.130
3,093
17.452
217.854
217,854
181,418
TOTAL 2024
181,418
181,418
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION
2025
2024
Fees payable lo Ihe Companls independent examiner for the independ8nl
examination of Ihe Company's annual accounts
4,800
4.650
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
544,515
32,199
12,138
503,859
27,818
10,003
588,852
541,680
The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows..
2025
No.
2024
No.
Employees
30
34
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £6Q,000 in either year.
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year, no Trustees received any remyneralion or other benefils12024- £NILI.
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustee expenses have been in¢urred12024 - £NILI.
DEBTORS
2025
2024
Other debtors
Prepaym¢nls and accrued income
18,568
35,504
21,027
12,934
54.072
33,961
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
2025
2024
Cash equivalents held on deposit
100,041
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade Gredilors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
9.656
12,236
32,087
304
8,547
32,256
53,979
41,107
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
31
Decembor
2025
Balance at 1
January
2025
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds
Designated - Youlh Cricket
444,395
469,546
25,000
1483.2831
14,4401
{37,8051
392,853
20,560
444,395
494,546
1487,7231
{37,8051
413A13
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Chance2Shine Core
Chance2Shine Street
Club Development
Community
Disability Cricket
Education
National Programmes
Non Project
Wickeiz
Women & Girfs
6,984
8.063
403
3.809
79.518
42,992
{93,4411
162,2371
1403)
141.0561
165,415
19,014
121,5901
13,4501
133.2651
30,1911
14.439
17,921
7.500
6.739
45.953
48.954
13.086
21,590
1,150
29,477
43,921
8,706
16,461
{4,0721
2,300
3,788
{10.7321
2,998
21,559
326,641
1360,0621
37.805
25,943
TOTAL OF FUNDS
465,954
821,187
{847,7851
439,356
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE F5NANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Balance at
31
December
2024
Balance at
1 January
2024
Tiansfers
inloul
Income Expenditure
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds
515.755
388,999
1442.6931
{17,6661
444,395
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Chance2Shine Core
86,257
61,810
4,753
52,852
46,686
2,700
28,280
6,868
10,851
54,814
28.024
182,8301
(62,6571
{4,1111
{53,9211
160,0341
(2,7001
120,1781
{4,5e81
110,5461
157,5921
120,8651
3,557
8,910
12391
4.878
13,348
6,984
8,063
403
3,809
Chance2Shine Street
Club Development
Community
Disability Cricket
Education
National Programmes
Non Project
School Offer
WiGketz
Women & Gids
18.102)
2,300
13051
2.778
17,1591
383.895
1380.0021
17.666
21.55g
TOTAL OF FUNDS
515,755
772,894
1822,6951
465,g54
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Unréstricted Re$tri¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
467,392
{53,9791
25,943
493,335
153,9791
TOTAL
413,413
25,943
439,356
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS ICONTINUEDI
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Reslricled
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Current assets
Creditors due wthin one year
480,630
136,2351
26,431
14,8721
507.061
{41,1071
TOTAL
444,395
21,559
465.954
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
14.
2025
2024
Net expenditure lor the year las per Slalement of Financial Acliviliesl
(26,5981
{49,8011
ADJUSTMENTS FOR..
Increase in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in creditors
120,1111
12,872
{10,2721
{23,5081
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
133,8371
183,5811
15. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUWALENTS
2025
2024
Cash in hand
Cash equivalents held on deposit
339,222
100,041
473,100
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
439,263
473,100
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Docusign EnvelopÈ ID". CDC803FO-0744-47D9-8BD7-8B8E8154A7F6
WORCESTERSHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At1
January
2025 Cash flows
At31
Decèmber
2025
Cash at bank and in hand
473,100
1133,8781
339,222
473,100
1133,8781
339,222
17. PENSION COMMITMENTS
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately frDm those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
repregenls contributions payable by the Company lo the fund and amounted to £12,13912024'. £10.0031.
Contributions lotalling £2,302 12024.. £1,045) were payable lo the fund at the reporting date and are
included in creditors.
8. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Al 31 December 2025 the Company had commitments lo make future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases as follows..
2025
2024
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 yeaT and not later than 5 years
5,477
7.759
13,236
19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year 8xpenditure of £Nil 12024.. £9,600) was paid lo Diglis Consulting Ltd in relation lo
recuilment services provided lo Worcestershire Cricket Foundation. Simon Slevin, a Trustee of the
Wor¢eslershire Cricket Foundation, is also a Director of Diglis Consulting Ltd.
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