Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 06/04/23 Period start date To 05/04/24 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 the one-day symposium at Liverpool John Moores University in June 2023 to raise the profile of and further understand the importance of critical research on topics relevant to sport coaching. Additionally, within the reporting period, the committee awarded 4 x educational grants to support the research of early career researchers. |
| 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 were 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. |
| Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The CRiC trustees and executive committee are all volunteers. Each member of the team fulfil a wide range of duties and are committed to supporting this charity in its aims and objectives for the benefit of sport coach academics and practitioners. |
| Other |
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 | The symposium took place at LJMU's Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool. The event was a collegial opportunity for researchers at all stages of their career. To facilitate this, the programme included: • A distinguished coaching scholar lecture from a keynote speaker • 5 parallel sessions featuring 15 established speakers • 15 early career/doctoral/PG researcher presentations • ECR/PhD/PG networking breakfast • Panel debates with invited academics and practitioners • Sport Coaching Review researcher recognition awards |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Successfully planned and delivered the CRiC One-day 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 activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Para 1.41 | n/a |
Investment performance against objectives 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 £6,591 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 2025 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 second year, the charity consolidated the operation of its executive committee and successfully delivered on its objectives. The charity is in a secure position both operationally and financially to embark upon a third 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
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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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where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| 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 held in this capacity |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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 03/07/24
| The Cluster for Research into Coaching | The Cluster for Research into Coaching | The Cluster for Research into Coaching | 1198423 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
06/04/2023 | To | 05/04/2024 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 3,352 3,919 - - - - - - 7,271 - - - 7,271 3,585 - 27 - 629 158 1,000 - - 5,399 - - - 5,399 1,872 - 4,719 6,591 |
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Membershipreceipts |
3,352 | - | - | 3,352 | |||
| Symposium receipts | 3,919 | - | - | 3,919 | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 7,271 | - | - | 7,271 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Symposium charges |
3,585 | - | - | 3,585 | |||
| Symposium consumables | - | - | - | - | |||
| Refund | 27 | - | - | 27 | |||
| Expenses | - | - | - | - | |||
| Website design | 629 | - | - | 629 | |||
| Bank fees | 158 | - | - | 158 | |||
| Awards | 1,000 | - | - | 1,000 | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 5,399 | - | - | 5,399 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 1,872 | 1,872 | ||||||
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| 4,719 | 4,719 | ||||||
| 6,591 | 6,591 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
26/09/2024
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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 B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
n/a Details Details n/a Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) n/a Details n/a |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 6,591 - - 6,591 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
J Cowell
J Cowell
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Date of approval
03/07/2024
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
26/09/2024
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