Charity registration number 1198423 (England and Wales) THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Professor Robyn Jones Dr Anna Stodter Professor Donald Vinson Dr Charles Corsbv Senior Management Jon Cowell Charity registration England and Wale5 1198423 Prlnclpal address 19 Sovereign Chase Staunton Gloucester GL19 3NW Independent examlner Stuart Mayfield BA ACA Mayfield & Co 2 Meru5 Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 IRJ Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING CONTENTS Page Trustees report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial srarements 8-12 Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year &nded 5 April 2025. The financial 5tatement5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and cornply with the Charitable Incorporated Organi53tion's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard 8pplicable in the UK 3nd Republic ol Ireland" and th& Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statem&nt of Recommend@d Practice applicable to charities prep3ring their accounts in accordance with the Financial R&porting Standard applicabl& in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Oblectlves and actlvltles The Cluster for Research into Coaching ICRICI 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 lated practitioners. CRIC runs in-person and virtual conference5, research serninar5 and other events to support these aim5. Public benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what 8Ctiviti&s the Charitable Incorporated Org8nisation should undertake. Activities Within the reporting period, the charity planned and delivered the three-day 6th International Coaching Conference at Northumbria University in June 2024 Called -imaginative intersections between critical coaching scholarship and practice." to raise the profile of and further understand the importance of critical research on tOPiC5 relevant to Sport coaching. In addition to the Rising Star Keynote address delivered by Dr Anna Stodter (Leeds Beckett Univer51tyl, Professor Lar5 Tore Ronglan of the Norwegian School of Sport Science5, 0510 delivered the Bill Taylor Memorial Keynote addre5S. After the success of the CRIC Bitesize webinar. 'Becoming a post coach scholar. delivered in May 2024 by Dr Sara Campbell (University of Denverl, Dr Allison Jeff&ry (Cape Breton University) and Dr Joseph Mills Iuniversity of Denverl, CRIC Bitesiie invited Dr M Millistetd IUniv&rsidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasill. to lead a webinar entitled.. 'Start to think systemicallv on coach development.. the potential ol workplace as 8 l&arning organis8tion" in June 2024. In 2023124, the CRIC Research Fund had 5UPPOrted the research of three part funded researcher5 who all succe55fullv presented at the Northumbria conference. Based on this 5ucce5S, the CRIC Executive Committee increased the funding allocation for 2025/26 to £3,000. The Sports Coaching Review, CRIC'S official affiliated academic journal released 8 Leg8cy of CRIC special issue (Volume 13, Issue 21 containing 12 papers mostly authored by PGR (postgraduate researchersl and ECR (Early Career researchers) with an editorial authored by Dr Charlie Corsby and Dr Edward Hall. CRIC collaborated with Norges idrettshogskole, Oslo in preparation for the 7, International Coaching Conference ro take place in June 2025. In the process, the Conference Officer, Dr Edward Hall, created invitations to tender and memorandums ol agreement documents in readiness for CRIC 2026 and CRIC 2028. 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. The CRIC Executive committee meet monthly to ensure that the charity continues to review and meet its obligations. Additionally, sub-groups of suitably skilled board members meet independently as required to plan and deliver the wide range of additional CRIC activities, reporting back to the Executive committee. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Gront mokino policy Grant5 for research were allocated following thorough review by the Trustees in accordance with guidance prepared to meet the charity objective5. Application for research grants are reviewed by an executive panel and graded according to pre-determined criteria. Final recommendations are made by Trustee. Dr Charlie Corsby 3nd presented for final approval by the Executive committee. Volunteers The CRIC trustees and executive committee are all volunteers. Each member of the team fulfils a wide range of duties commensurate with their skills and special interests and are committed to supporting this charity in its aims and objectives for the benefit of sport coach acadetnics and practitioners. Achievement5 and performance Significant octivities ¢ynd ochievements oo¢yinst objectives The 6th International Coaching Conference took place at Northumbria University, Ellison Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne over three days. The event wa5 attended by 85 delegate5 from 54 academic institution5 frotn 4 continents. 70% of the delegate5 were P05tgraduate researcher5 or Early Career re5earcher5. The conference programme included.. Up to 45 oral presentation5 of cutting-edge research from scholar5 based around the globe. Symposia including the Coaching History Special Interest Group and a panel discussion focussed on fundedl partnership research. Poster presentations, infographics, trade fair and networking opportunities. A special presentation from editorial board members 3t Sports Coaching Review to demystify the publication process. A Post-Graduate/E8rly-Career researcher forum. CRIC Annu31 Gener81 Me&ting. Sport Coaching Review researcher recognition awards. Successfully planned and delivered the CRIC three-day conference. Feedb3ck from the conference participants was highlv positive reg3rding both the conference format 3nd the content of the sessions. Successful delivery of CRIC Bitesi2& w&binars as per detailed above. 680A of webinar partlClP3nts considered themselves to be post-graduate researchers or early career researchers. CRIC membership increased from 80 to 128 from late 2023 to midway through the reporting period, 59 of which are students and 28 are based outside of the UK highlighting an improved internarional reach. Creation and delivery of Early career researcher and PhD CRIC support network with 50 students signed up for webinars. A CRIC funded academic writing retreat was held at The Birks, Duddon Valley Cumbria. Allowing attendees both the space for independent work as well as networking and collaborative writing. Constructive feedback by attendee5 provided ample rea55urance to repeat thi5 Opportunity. Focu5 W85 placed in expanding the CRIC Social media platforms from the web51te and X to now 8150 feature on Linked In with 42 unique visitors reported soon after launch lan increase of 43.8%) and 83 search appearances lan increase of 112.8%>. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Financlal review At the c105e of thi5 reporting period, the charity bank balance wa5 £29,787 in credit. This money is held acros5 two bank account5. This is a substantial increase in income. However, thi5 is mostly due to the high receipt5 taken in advance of the International Coaching Conference held after the year-end. Much of the above money is earmarked to support the 2025 CRIC conference by providing deposits for facilities, tr8vel expenses for key-note speakers as well as forming a fund for the allocation of research grants Going concern In it5 third year, the charity refined the operation of it5 Executive committee and 5ucce5sfully delivered on it5 objectives. The charity rernains in a secure position both operationally and financially to embark upon a fourth year. Reserves poliry It is the policy ol the Charitable Incorporated Organisation that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be rnaintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month'5 expenditure. The Trustees consider that re5erve5 at this level will ensure that. in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation'5 current activities while consideration is given to way5 in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The amounts of reserves held not earmarked for future designated spend was £4,000. Principalfunding sources The charity primarily draws its income from membership fees and the sale ol conference tickets. Mojor risks No immediate risks have been identified by the charity. CRIC rnonitors the activities of its nearest cornpetitor, ICCE Ilnternational council for coaching ex£ellencel, and endeèvours to provide an alternate, more critical viewport and thereby not conflict with ICCE activitie5. Structurej governance and management The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorpor8ted Organisation ICIOI. The governing document is a Trust deed dated 29 March 2022. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. Professor Robyn Jones Dr Anna Stodter Professor Donald Vinson Dr Charles Corsbv Recruitment and uppointmentof trustees Trustees ar& 8ppointed by the Executive B08rd from members of the executive lor a three-year period, although all Executive Board positions are reviewed annually at the AGM. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the entity. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 In accordance with it5 new status a5 a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, the CRIC Trustees tnoved the prime bank account to one that was appropriate for a CIO and appointed an independent examiner to review the annual account5 and reporting. The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Prfuior RofyA Jot4df Professor Robyn Jones Trustee 4 February 2026 Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Cluster for Research into Coaching (the Charitable Incorporated Organisationl lor the year ended 5 April 2025. Responsibilitie5 and basis of report As the Trustees ol the Charitable Incorporated Organisation you are responsible lor the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the reouirernents of the Charities Act 2011. report in respect of rny examination ol the Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation's financial 5tatement5 carried out under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. In carrying out rny examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charitv Commission under 5ettion 14515llbl of the Charitie5 Act 2011. Independent examlner's statement Your attention 15 drawn to the fact that the charity h35 prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Staternent of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their financial 5taternents in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of R&commended Practice issued on l April 2005 which is referred to in the &xtant r@gulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this h3s been done in order for the financial statements to provid a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those record5,' or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other rnatter5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial staternents to be reached. Stuart Mayfield BA ACA Mayfield & Co 2 Merus Court Meridian Bu5ine5s Park Leicester LE19 1 4 February 2026 Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Unrestrlaed funds 2025 Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Notes Income from.. Donation5 and legacie5 Charitable activities 4,475 35,161 3.352 3,919 Total income 39,636 7.271 Expenditure on.. Charitable attivities 16,440 5,399 Total expenditure 16,440 5,399 Net In¢ome and movement In fvnds 23,196 1,872 Reconciliation of funds- Fund balances at 6 April 2024 6,591 4,719 Fund balances at 5 April Z025 29,787 6,591 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING BALANCE SHEET AS AT5 APRIL 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 29,787 6,591 Net current assets 29,787 6,591 The fvnds of the Charltsble In¢orporated Organlsatlon Unrestrirted funds li 29,787 6,591 29.787 6,591 The financial st8tements were approved by the Trustees on 4 February 2026 Professor Donald Vinson Trustee Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accountlng pollcles Charity infomiation The Cluster for Research into Coaching is a Charitable Incorporared Organisation ICIOI, having been granted charitable status on the 29 March 2022. The Cluster for Research into Coaching ICRICI aims to promote, support and conduct research for the benefit of sport coaches, National Governing 8odies, non-Governmental Organisations, sport coaching scholars, students and other related practitioners. CRIC runs in-person and virtual conferences, research seminars and other events to support these aims. 1.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisation's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 The Charitable Incorporated Organisation is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The Charitable Incorporated Organisation has taken advantage of the provision5 in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of cash flows. The financial statement5 have departed from the Charities IAccount5 and Report51 RegulatlOn5 2(X)8 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Staternent ol Recommended Practice for charitle5 applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulation5 but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Monetary amounts in these fin8ncial statem&nts are rounded to the nearest £. The financi31 staternents have been prepared under the historical c05t convention, Imodified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair valuel. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charitable Incorporated OanisatiOn has adeouate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trusrees continue to adopt the going concern basis ol accountinE in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitsble funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion ol the Trustees in furtherance of their ch3ritable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restritted funds are set out In the notes to the financial statements. Endowrnent fund5 are Subject to specific conditlOn5 by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation. 1.4 Income Income is recogni5ed when the Charitable Incorporated Org3ni5atlOn 15 legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be rneasured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) Cash donations are recogni5ed on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charitable Incorporated Organisation has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charitable Incorporated Organisation has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer ol ectsnomic benefit5 will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The c05t5 of each activity are made up of the total of dirett costs and shared costs. including 5UPPOrt costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared cost5 which contribute to more than one activity and support Costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the b3sis of time spent. and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. 1.6 Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalent5 include cash in hand, dep05it5 held at call with bank5, Other short-term liquid investment5 with original maturitie5 of three month5 or less. and bank overdraft5. Bank overdraft5 are shown within borrowings in Bo5icAinunciulo55ets Basic financial a55et5, which include debtor5 and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction cost5 and are 5ub5equently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangernent constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Bo5icAinuncialliobilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financi81 li3bilities Classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary coUe of operarions from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if paymenr is due within one year or less. If not, thev are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequentlv measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognltlon olJltrJon¢lol Ilobllltles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charitable Incorporared Organisation's conttsttual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.7 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlernent is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charitable Incorporated Organisation is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of èn employee orto provide termination benefits. Critical accounting estimate5 and judgements In the application of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation's 3ccounting polici@s, the Trustees are required to make judgement5, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are b3s&d on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Income from donations and lega¢ies Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted lunds 2024 Membership fee5 4,475 3.352 Income from charitable activities Unrestriued funds 1025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Charitable activities Symposium income 35,161 3,919 10- Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Expendlture on Charltable actlvltles Unrestricted fund 2025 Unrestricted fund 2024 Direct costs Symposium charges Refunds Web51te design and associated cost5 Bank charges In5uranc& Research group residential costs Sundry expenses Travel and accornmodation 13,799 3,585 27 400 769 256 629 158 707 173 336 16,440 4,399 Grant funding of activities lsee note 61 1,000 16.440 5,399 Analysis by fund Unrestricted fund5 16.440 5.399 Grants payable Unrestrlrted fund 2025 Unrestricted fund 2024 Grants to individuals 1,000 No grant5 were made to individuals during the year ended 5 April 202512024.. three grants totalling £1,000). Net movement in fvnds 2025 2024 The net rnovement in funds is stated after chargingllcreditingl.. Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Trustees None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charitable Incorporated Organisation during the year. Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H
THE CLUSTER FOR RESEARCH INTO COACHING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Employees The average monthly nurnber of ernployees during the year was: 2025 Number 2024 Number Total The were no employees whose annual remuneration was fflo than £60,000. Remuneration of key mana8ement personnel No remuneration was paid to key management personnel, who are unpaid volunteer members. 10 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied ftsr charitable purposes. li Unrestritted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity cornprise the unexpended balances of donatlOn5 and grant5 which are not subject to specific conditlOn5 by donor5 and grantor5 a5 to how they may be used. These include designated lund5 which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds bythe tru5tee5 lor specific purposes. At 6 April 2024 Intomin¥ resOUe$ Resources At 5 April 2025 expended General funds 6,591 39,636 116,4401 29,787 Prevlous year: At 6 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources At 5 Aprll 2024 expended General funds 4,719 7,271 15.3991 6,591 12 Related party trnnsactions There were no disclosable related party transèctions during the year12024- nonel. 12- Dowmeni Ret. BSGYJ-PGTBB-UK48MP-WBM7H