
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From  1[st] September 2023 Period start date   To 31[st] August 2024 Period end date** 

## **Charity name: CHAPELTOWN COMMUNITY NETBALL CLUB CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION** 

## **Charity registration number: 1199904** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|The objects of the CIO are to promote<br>community participation in healthy<br>recreation for the public benefit<br>(predominantly women and girls) by<br>providing facilities and coaching for playing<br>Netball in Chapeltown and neighbouring<br>areas of Leeds.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|Netball training and participation in<br>competitive matches are the principal<br>activities.<br>We have also had numerous social<br>activities and online/whatsapp connection<br>and support.|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|Confirm that Trustees have had regard to<br>public benefit guidance from the Charity<br>Commission.|



## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We are entirely volunteer led Para 1.38 



Contribution made by volunteers Other 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|CCNC has supported Women & young<br>people to participate in netball, fitness and<br>social activity throughout the year<br>supporting people who would otherwise be<br>unable to afford it.<br>We have developed a Netball support<br>system for women and girls of all ages to<br>access, providing opportunities to engage<br>in competitive leagues.<br>We run a  session every Monday night and<br>Saturday mornings which averages<br>between 18 and 25 attendees each  week.<br>Most participants have attended at least 20<br>times over the year.<br>Additionally, there has been the<br>opportunity to take part in social (friendly)<br>netball matches, helping to build the<br>confidence of our members and connect<br>with others across the city. 20 women and<br>girls have taken part in 25 social games as<br>well as 2<br>tournaments. Two members have done<br>Safeguarding training and another has<br>participated in netball qualifications.<br>The team is integrated in the social<br>element of our club, providing support,<br>guidance and aspiration to our<br>younger/newer members and friendship to<br>those not interested in pursuing the sport<br>competitively.<br>Additionally, we have a supportive and<br>active Whatsapp, wishing people happy<br>birthday, well wishes when poorly and<br>supporting in difficult times. We also share<br>resources via Whatsapp, such as events<br>and activities that we are involved in at<br>work and otherwise. Whatsapp is a great<br>resource to keep in  touch and supports<br>people to feel connected and have a sense<br>of  belonging.|





|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|We have been successful in:<br>● welcoming 20 new member to the<br>sessions<br>● Developed our promotion and<br>marketing material by using social<br>media to reach  new women and<br>girls in schools, colleges and the<br>community<br>● We have offered consistent<br>sessions each week and engaged a<br>high number of women/girls in<br>Netball incorporating strength and<br>conditioning.<br>● Through consistent coaching and<br>development, the squad attained a<br>place in the West Yorkshire County<br>playoffs this year.  which has kept<br>us playing at competitive level<br>netball alongside this we have<br>participated in a social  league that<br>offers Netball experiences to new<br>members.|
|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|We have been supported by Sported<br>Funding Cash4Clubs £2000<br>Leeds|
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A|
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## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|Our financial position is stable. The<br>acquisition of grants greatly supported the<br>club's efforts.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|We currently hold no reserves.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£0|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|We do not hold the necessary capital to<br>allow for reserves and all day to day<br>operations are covered by the current<br>income streams (i.e. training fees and<br>sponsorship)|





|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**|
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|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|As we are currently dependent upon grants<br>and sponsors there is always a concern<br>that these financial supports may cease,<br>however Netball within the UK is growing<br>faster and attracting national interest which<br>should result in continued investment.|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Principle funding comes from grants.|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|N/A|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|N/A|
|Other|||





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|<br>Para 1.25|Foundation Constitution of a Charitable Incorporate<br>Organisation (CIO) whose only voting members are<br>its charity trustees|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|in our founding year trustees were sought<br>from the community of Chapeltown with the<br>diverse skills to support the organisation.<br>In selecting individuals for appointment as<br>charity trustees, the charity trustees must<br>have regard to the skills, knowledge and<br>experience needed for the effective<br>administration of the CIO.<br>Apart from the first charity trustees, every<br>trustee must be appointed for a term of<br>three years by a resolution passed at a<br>properly convened meeting of the charity<br>trustees.|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|**n/a**|
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51|**n/a**|
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51|**n/a**|
|Other|||





## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Chapeltown Community Netball Club CIO|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1199904|
|Charity’s principal address|39 Mexborough Grove, Leeds, LS7 3DZ|
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

**Director name** Susan Abbott Rosetta Mills 

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<br>held in this capacity|N/A|
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|Name and objects of the<br>charity on whose behalf the<br>assets are held and how this<br>falls within the custodian<br>charity’s objects|N/A|
|Details of arrangements for<br>safe custody and<br>segregation of such assets<br>from the charity’s own<br>assets|N/A|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

**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): 


Full name(s): **Nathan McDonald** 

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc): **Chair** 

Date: **09/06/2026** 



## **Financial Statements** 

**for the Period 1 August 2024 to 31 August 2025** 

**for** 

**Chapeltown Community Netball Club** 



**Chapeltown Community Netball Club** 

**Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 1 August 2024 to 31 August 2025** 

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|**General Information**|1|
|**Income and Expenditure Account**|2|
|**Balance Sheet**|3|





**Chapeltown Community Netball Club** 

## **General Information** 

**for the Period 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025** 

**ADDRESS:** 

39 Mexborough Grove Leeds LS7 3DZ 

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**Chapeltown Community Netball Club** 

|**Income and Expenditure Account**<br>**for the Period 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025**<br>£<br>**Income**<br>Netball fees<br>6,646<br>Donations<br>129<br>Club Apparel<br>60<br>Grants<br>Bank interest<br>4<br>**Expenditure**<br>Rent<br>826<br>Umpire fees<br>330<br>Telephone<br>347<br>Post and Stationary<br>37<br>Travelling<br>513<br>Club events<br>235<br>Sporting resources<br>115<br>Sundry expenses<br>405<br>Subscriptions<br>1,640<br>Professional fees<br>2,563<br>**EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE**|£<br>6839<br>7,011<br>-172|
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**Chapeltown Community Netball Club** 

|**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Bank account<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**FINANCED BY**<br>**ACCUMULATION ACCOUNT**<br>Excess of income<br>over expenditure|**Balance Sheet**<br>**31 August 2025**|£<br>109|£<br>109|
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