Charity registration number.. 1200236
PLYMOUTH CITY PATRIOTS FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Plymouth City Patriots Foundation
Contents
Page
Reference and Administrative Detsils
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financlal Acllvilles
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Flnancial Slalemenls
7-11
The followlng pages do not form part of the slatulory accounts:
Detsiled Statement of Financial Acliviligs
12-13

Plymoulh Clty Patriots Foundation
Reference and Administrative Detall$
For The Yoar Ended 31 August 2025
Trustees
Paul Jarnes- Chairpgrson
Martin Caruana - Treasurer (resigned 20110120251
Carl Heslop (resigned 2011012025)
Kerry Bidwell (resigned 03109120241
Hglen Copson lappoinled 2011012025)
Caroline Wesiwood (appointed 2011012025)
Treasurer
Martin CaTuana FMAAT
Committee member
Lisa Darcy
Committee member
Kris5y Dudley
Committ80 member
Amy Hopes
Charlty Number
1200236
Prlncipal Address
3 Stoke Damerel Business Centre
5 Church Street
Plymouth
PL3 4DT
Independent Examiner
Callum Elliott MAAT
Beverston Accountants Ltd
3 Stoke Damerel Busines5 Ctr
5 Church Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DT
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Plymouth Clty Patrlots Foundation
Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial slalements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Objectlves and A¢tivltles
Aims and Objectives
The charity was established to create a community basketball club that would be available to children Df all ages.
backgrounds. and abilities, giving them the opportunity to participate in basketball. The high demand for youth
basketball participation was identified. and with the foTmalion of a new pro team. Plymouth City Palriols, the
opportunity to have a youth dub that also provided a pathway to professional basketball was taken.
The club aims to provide sessions across Plymouth and the surrounding area ar)d fuifils this by working with
schools, colleges, and Plyrllouth Marjon University to provide the courts and facjlilies. By ￿a¢hIng out 8cross the
¢ity and providing a variety of programs. the charity aims lo remove the barriers lo entry lor children.
The club is a growing community of people with a passion for basketball. and it benefits from the support of
volunteers. The Club can also develop the volunteers, skills and help them gain qualifications in coaching.
refereeing, and table officiating.
Public Beneflt
The Iruslee8 confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the CharitiesAcl 201110
h8vè due regard to the Charity Commisslon's guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achlevements
The 202>2026 season has been the Patriots most successful lo date, introducing more young people than ever
lo basketball. ¢reating new participation opportunities. and strengthenlng the foundations required to develop
elite athletes and enhance performan￿ pathways across the region. The programme continues lo grow year on
year. making a significant and lasting impact on basketball throughout Devon and Cornwall.
During the season, the organi5ation delivered more than 2.000 hours of basketball activity across ils
programmes, fa¢ilit8ting ovei 1,300 sessions. In total, over 550 children and young people engaged with Patriots
activities.
The Patriots further expanded its community schools programme through the appointment of a full-lime
Community Coach and the ¢ontinued development of a structured player pathway. This pathway now includes
Iwo Under-10 competitiv8 t8ams alongside established Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 age
groups, providing clear prO9￿Ssion opportunities for aspiring players.
These opportunilies ar8 available to both boys and girls and are designed to be fully inclusive, ensuring that
players of all abilities ¢an a¢¢ess high-quality coaching. competition, and development experiences. Eleven
teams mmpeled across National, Regional. and Local League competitions, dgmonslrating strong progression
throughout the season and achieving positive results while gaining valuable experience al every level of the
game.
In line with ils commitment to inclusion and accessibility, the Patriots also secured funding to deliver basketball
coaching within neurodiverse educational settings, enabling more young people lo benefit from participation in
sport regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.
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Plymouth Clty Patriots Foundatlon
Trustees. Report Icontinuedl
For The Yoar Ended 31 August 2025
Maln Achievements - continued
The Club continues to invest in workforce development, with nine coaches 8chi8ving Basketball England Level 1
and Level 2 qualifications and len officials attaining Basketball England Level 2 referee certification. These
achievements have strengthened the local basketball workforce arwj enhanced the long-lemi sustainability of the
sport across Devon and Comwall.
Collectively. these accompllshments highlight the continued growth, reach, and impact of the Patriots programmg
both on and off the court. They reflect the Club's ongoing commilrnent to developing players, coaches, officials.
and communities, while creating a stronger and more sustainable basketball pathway throughout Devon and
Comwall.
Financial Review
Flnanclal Posltlon
The Charity ended the year in a slrenglhened financial position, wllh nel assets increasing lo £10,928 {2024'.
£9,451 }- This reflects a relum to a rllodest surplus for the year following the prior period deficit, demonstralSng
improved financial stability.
Cash balances at the year end were £17,58012024.' £23.2801. Whilst this represents a reduction in cash held,
the position is SLJPPOrted by a significant reduction in creditors falling due within one year. which decreased to
£6,65212024: £13.8291. This reflects irnproved working capital management and the settlement of outstanding
liabilities from the prior year.
Rasgrves Policy
The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining an appropriate level of reserves lo ensure the charity can
continue lo operate effectively and meet its financial commitments as they fall due.
Given the nature and scale of the charity's activities. the trustees aim lo hold reserves sufficient to cover short-
term working capital requirements, including facility costs. staffing, and programme delivery, while also allowing
for unforeseen variations in income or expenditure.
Al the sam8 time, the Iruslees are comrnitted lo ensuring that funds are applied in a timely manner lo support the
charity's objectives and maximise benefit lo the community. As such. the level of reserves is kept under regular
review lo ensure il remains appropriate to the charity's current advlties and future plans.
The Iruste8s' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on Ils behaW by-.
Paul James
Trustee
9 Jung 2026
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Plymouth City Patrlols Foundation
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Plymouth City Patriots Foundation
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
Responsibilitles and Ba$1$ of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you arg responsible for the prgparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 20111"Ihe Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carfièd out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In
Carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5}Ibl of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with
the examination giving rne Cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. accounting records were not kept in rgspect of the Trust as required by s9Ction 130 of th8 Act", or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements Concerning the form and Contents of accounts
set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a 'lrue and fair view. which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have Completed my examination and have no concerns ￿gardIng matters11110141 listed above, and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission, I have found no matters that require drawing to
your attention.
Callum Elliott MAAT
10 June 2026
3 Stoke Damerel Business Ctr
5 Church Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DT
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Plymouth City Patriots Foundatlon
Statement of Financial A¢tivitie$
ForThe Yaar Ended 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donallons and legacies
Charitable activities
12,717
82,105
4.671
179
11,060
86,905
2.583
52
Olhgr trading activities
Investments
99.672
100.600
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
17681
197.4271
12521
1128,9711
198,1951 1129,2231
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
1,477
128,6231
NET PAOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
1,477
{28,6231
9.451
38.074
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
13
10,928
9,451
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Plymouth City Patriots Foundation
ststement of Financlal Poslllon
AsAt 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Unrestri¢ted Total
funds
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASs￿s
Cash at bank and in hand
17,580
23,28ri
17,580 23.280
Credilors: Amounts Falling Due IKithin One Year
11
{6,6521 113,8291
NET CURRENT ASSETS {LIABILITIESI
10,928
9,451
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
10,928
9,451
NET ASSETS
10.928
9.451
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
10,928
9,451
TOTAL FUNDS
13
10,928
9,451
On behaW of the board
Paul Jarnes
Trustee
9 June 2026
The notes on pages 7 10 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Plymouth City Patrlots Foundation
Note5 to the Finan¢lal Statements
For The Year End&d 31 August 2025
1. General Infomiation
Plymouth City Patriots Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisalion registered with the Charity
Commission, registered charity number 1200236.
The principal address is 3 Stoke Damerel Business Centre , 5 Church Street , Plymouth . PL3 4DT.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basls of Preparation of Financlal Statsmants
The fin8n¢ial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charitles SORP IFRS 102}"Accounting
and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordan¢e with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" Financial Reporting Standard 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in thè UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public 8enelil Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Fund Ae¢ountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable oblectives al the discretion of the trustees.
There are no restricted funds. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restrided purposes wlhin the
chariWs objects. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular
restrictad purposes.
2.3. In¢omlng Rosourc•s
All charfty Income Is recognised in the Statement of Flnanclal Activities. Once the charity has entitlement to
the funds, the income will likely be re￿Ived, and the amount can be rneasured reliably.
Incoming resources from grants related lo performance and specific deliverables are accounted for as the
charity earns the right lo consideration for its performance. Other grants, where enlillement is not conditional
on the charity's delivery of a specific performance, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally
entitled to the grant.
Incoming re50urce5 from other charitable actsvilie5 are accounted for when eamed.
2.4. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classSfied under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headlngs, they have
been allocated to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
2.5. Ca$h and Cash Equivalonts
ash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and dgposils held al call wf(h
banks. other short-lerm highly liouid investments that mature in no more than threè months from the date of
acquisitlon 8nd a￿ readily ¢onvertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value,
and bank overdrafts.
2.6. Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from tsx as all ils income is charitable ond applied for charitable purposes.
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Plymouth City Patriots Foundation
Notes to the Financlal Statements Icontinuedl
ForThe Year Endèd 31 August 2025
3. Income from Donallons and Legacies
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestri¢ted
funds
fund$
Donations and gifts
Grants
420
12,297
5,080
5,980
12,717
11,060
4. Income from Charitable Activities
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Coaching
Fundraising events
80,370
1,735
86,904
82,105
86,905
5. Income from Other Trading Activlties
2025
2024
Unrestrictsd Unrestricted
funds
funds
SponsoTships
4.671
2,583
6. Investment Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Bank interest receivable
179
52
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Plyrnouth City Patrlots Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
7. Analysls of Expendlture
2025
Activities
undertaken
directly
Support
co$t$
(see note 81
Total
Raising funds
Support costs
Coaching
768
768
2,691
2,691
94,736
94,736
95.504
2,691
98,195
2024
Activitles
undertaken
dlrectly
Support
Costs
(see note 81
Total
Raising funds
Support costs
Coachlng
252
252
1,079
127,892
1,079
127.892
128,144
1.079
129,223
8. Support Costs
2025
Support
costs
General admlnislration
2,652
39
Interest payable
2,691
2024
Support
costs
General administration
Interest payable
1,055
24
1,079
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Plymouth City Patriots Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statement$ (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
9. Staff Costs
Staff costs We￿ as follows=
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
44,916
36,040
531
44,916
36.571
No employees received employee beneffts lexcludlng employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more
than £60.000.
10. Avorage Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was.. 212024.. 21
11. Credltors: Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln One Year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
6.106
680
1,089
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
546
12,060
6,652
13,829
12. Deferrgd Income
Deferred income movements in the year were as follows..
2025
2024
Balance al the start of the period
Income deferred in the current perh)d
Amounts released in income from previous periods
12,060
12.060
(12.0601
Balance al the end of the period
12.080
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Plym04bth Clty Patriots Foundatlon
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements Icontinuedl
ForThe Year Ended 31 August 2025
13. Movement In Funds
Asat1
September
2024
Asat31
August
2025
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General..
Ggneral unre$tri¢tgd fund
9,451
99,672
198.195)
10.928
Tot31 funds
9,451
99,672
198,1951
10,928
Asat1
Septembgr
2023
Asat31
August
2024
Income
E¥pendiiure
Urtrestricted funds
General..
Gen￿al unrestricted fund
38,074
100.600
1129,2231
9.451
Total funds
38.074
100.600
1129,2231
9,451
14. Trnnsaetlons with Trustees
During thg year. remunerabon of £36.000 was paid to a trustee. Paul James. In respect of coa¢hing and operation81
services provided to the charity. The trustees are satisfied that this arrangement is in the best interests of the
charity and that appropriate procedum were followed in 8pproving the remuneratlon.
In addition. expense5 of £1.32S {2024: £357) were Trimbursed to Paul James.
15. Relatsd Party Di$¢loswe$
There have been no related party transactM)ns in the reporling period that require disclosure
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