Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29/03/22 Period start date To 05/04/23 Period end date
Charity name: The Cluster for Research into Coaching
Charity registration number: 1198423
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) aims to promote, support and conduct research for the benefit of sport coaches, National Governing Bodies, non- Governmental Organisations, sport coaching scholars, students and other related practitioners. CRiC runs in-person and virtual research seminars and other events to support these aims. |
| 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 |
Within the reporting period, the charity planned and delivered a symposium to raise the profile of and further understand the importance of critical research on topics relevant to sport coaching. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The purpose and objectives of the charity are considered and delivered by the trustees with careful regard to the needs of the target audience and based on the Charity Commission guidance. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants for research are allocated following thorough review by the trustees in accordance with guidance prepared to meet the charity objectives. Recommendations are made and approved by the executive committee. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Contribution made by | Para 1.38 | The CRiC trustees and executive committee are all volunteers. Each member of the team fulfil a wide range of |
| volunteers | duties and are committed to supporting this charity in its aims and objectives for the benefit of sport coach academics and practitioners. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | In successfully delivering the the CRiC Launch Symposium, Loughborough University on 16thNovember 2022. https://cricsportcoaching.com/loughborough- 2022/CRiC , the charity was able to combine the wisdom of established industry experts with the energy and fresh ideas of a new generation of sport coaching academics as speakers. To a full house audience, key topics for discussion included a call for brave and disruptive thinking in the work of CRiC and the academic journal, Sports Coaching Review by Dr Bill Taylor; Professor Robyn Jones presented a challenge for more critical coaching research; a critical examination of the Whyte Report was provided by Dr Anna Stodter, Dr Melanie Lang, Bobby Crutchley and Dr Alexandra Consterdine; Dr Charles Corsby and Dr Edward Hall hosted an interactive seminar aimed at post graduate students and early career academics to support the publication of research in academic journals; Dr Don Vinson hosted a conversation concerning research proposals to encourage critical feedback and collaborative working; and a conversation on the impact and influence of research on practice between Dr Laura Gale, Professor Chris Cushion and Dr Lauren Downham who demonstrated opportunities for narrowing the researcher- practitioner gap to assist in enhancing coach practice. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Successfully planned and delivered the CRiC Launch Symposium. Feedback from the symposium participants acknowledge the positive reception for the format and content of the sessions. |
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| Performance of fundraising | n/a |
| activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the close of this first reporting period, the charity bank balance was £4,719 in credit. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | This money is earmarked to support the forthcoming 2023 CRiC conference by providing deposits for facilities, travel expenses for key note speakers as well as forming a fund for the allocation of research grants. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | In its first year, the charity has established an executive committee and successfully delivered on its objectives. The charity is in a secure position both operationally and financially to embark upon a second year. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The charity primarily draws its income from membership fees and the sale of symposium tickets. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No immediate risks have been identified by the charity. |
| Other | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed dated 29thMarch 2022 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed during the AGM with positions reviewed annually. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
n/a |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Cluster for Research into Coaching |
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| Other name the charity uses | CRiC |
| Registered charitynumber | 1198423 |
| Charity’s principal address | 19 Sovereign Chase, Staunton, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3NW. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Professor Robyn Jones |
President | |||
| Professor Don Vinson |
Secretary | |||
| Dr Anna Stodter | Vice President | |||
| Dr Charlie Corsby | Sports Coaching Review Representative |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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 n/a held in this capacity
Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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
n/a
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) pp. J. Cowell Donald Richard Vinson Full name(s) Jon Mark Cowell Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
05/02/24
The Cluster for Research into Coaching 1198423 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 3/29/2022 4/5/2023 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Membershipreceipts 2,181 Symposium receipts 7,653 - - - - - 9,834 - - Sub total - Total receipts 9,834 A3 Payments Symposium charges 4,601 Symposium consumables 264 Refund 74 Expenses 80 Website design 96 - - - - Sub total 5,115 - - Sub total - Total payments 5,115 Net of receipts/(payments) 4,719 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 4,719 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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2,181 7,653 - - - - - - 9,834 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Details n/a Details n/a Details n/a Details n/a Signature Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,719 - - - - - 4,719 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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