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2024-03-31-accounts

Company registration number: 11208038 Charity registration number: 1201418

LONDON BOXING LTD

(A company limited by guarantee)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

LONDON BOXING LTD

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 14

LONDON BOXING LTD

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees Lenny Ronald Hagland (chair)
Teresa Mary Kelly
Anthony James Kennelly
Charity Registration Number 1201418
Company Registration Number 11208038 (England & Wales)
Registered Office Islington Boxing Club
20 Hazellville Road
London
N19 3LP
Independent Examiner Project H Accountants
Beadle House
Bull Plain
Hertford
Hertordshire, SG14 1DT

LONDON BOXING LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

London Boxing: Public Benefit

The work of London Boxing meets the requirement for public benefit by supporting the advancement of the amateur sport of boxing in London for the public benefit by the provision of facilities for participation in the sport of boxing.

Oganisation

London Boxing is a company limited by guarantee, with company registration number of 11208038, and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The company finally gained charitable status in December 2022

The company’s registered office is at Islington Boxing Club, 20 Hazelville Road, London N19 3LP

In accordance with the company's memorandum, any surplus of income over expenditure is retained in the business and utilized for the company's principal charitable objectives

The company carries no debt.

Review of development, activities and achievements

1. Background

London Boxing was formed after a strategic decision by the national governing body (England boxing) to cede more control to the regional associations of clubs. Each region has a medical registrar who is responsible for the administration of medical forms, boxer, coach and officials record books and DBS forms. Subsequently London Boxing commenced this task, starting with nothing in place and with the hard work and support of committed volunteers the London regional association is now held as a model example in regional governance.

LONDON BOXING LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT continued

2. Board of Trustees and Governance

Trustees are recruited in accordance with the trustee recruitment policy and elected by the board at the AGM. All new trustees have been DBS checked and signed the declaration of eligibility form CSD-138. There is an induction pack for new trustees and trustee code of conduct.

The charity's board of trustees at this time, consist of;

Lenny Hagland (Chair), Teresa Kelly and Anthony Kennelly.

3. Activities

The principal objective of London Boxing is to develop and support its boxers to achieve their upmost potential within the sport. The scope of this ranges from just getting into the ring to the optimal accolade of becoming an Olympic champion.

We have continued to support and encourage our clubs to help run summer camps for school children. This has provided local communities with a good solution to help school children stay active over the summer months, focusing them on positive activities and away from trouble. It is our intention to grow this wonderful scheme in the coming years and it is a vehicle to meet our objectives for public benefit.

We also actively promote and offer free training to individuals who wish to become volunteer officials within the sport; bringing in younger members and making sure we train female referees and judges alongside their male counterparts has been top of our agenda to ensure a balance of representation. We are always keen to retain boxers who finish their competitive careers and offer them other roles within the sport. We are proud to say that many of our members are excelling as judges and referees both at the national and international level within the sport.

As with most amateur sports, to enable success entails competing nationally and internationally. This comes at a high cost and to fulfil this objective, regional associations need to raise the necessary funds to be able to financially support this. Funding streams to achieve this come from donations, sponsors and but primarily from amateur shows and competitions throughout the year.

As many of our boxers achieve their goals nationally, we need to assist them in preparation for international competition. As such, one of our future goals will be to organise several team matches, where we bring in overseas teams to raise the level of competitive occasions; this venture is fairly costly as hotels bills need to be covered but funds raised will be channelled into developing such opportunities. Once such events have taken place, we aim to offer our members opportunities to travel for return away matches.

4. Financial Review

London Boxing moves into a new financial year in a strong position, carrying forward £122,419 in unrestricted reserves

Funding

We are very grateful to the following donors for their support in 2024

Powerday – funding core costs

Our funding stream comes mainly from associated club fees and amateur boxing shows

LONDON BOXING LTD

TRUSTEES' REPORT continued

Reserves Policy

The notes show the split of funds, restricted for specific purposes and general fund for day to day requirements. Restricted funds are those allocated to fund specific charitable activities.

It is our policy to hold 3 months operating costs in reserves. For the year ended 31 March 2024 we are holding more than this and the board of trustees will look to spend this in 2025 on increased charitable activities.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of London Boxing Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure , for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 6 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Lenny Hagland Chair of Trustees

LONDON BOXING LTD

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of London Boxing A are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of London Boxing. as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirements that that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

......................................

Ray Harris BA (Hons) FMAAT Licensed & regulated accountant (No. 1001948)

LONDON BOXING LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities:
Trading Income
4
Investment income
Other Income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net surplus / (deficit)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
11		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
46,135
15,000
61,135
99,992
-
99,992
553
-
553
-
40,501
40,501
146,680
55,501
202,181
95,831
45,172
141,004
95,831
45,172
141,004
50,849
10,329
61,178
50,849
10,329
61,178
81,571
0
81,571
132,419
10,329
142,748		 Total
2023
£
26,000
87,314
77
17,856
131,247
116,410
116,410
14,837
14,837
66,734
81,571

LONDON BOXING LTD

(Registration number: 11208038)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
Current assets
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
9
Creditors: falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than 1 year
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
11		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
5,663
-
5,663
5,815
-
5,815
111,420
10,329
121,749
117,235
10,329
127,564
-478
-
-478
116,757
10,329
127,086
122,419
10,329
132,748
-
-
-
122,419
10,329
132,748
122,419
132,419
10,329
10,329
122,419
10,329
142,748		 2023
£
8,803
720
72,482
73,202
-434
72,768
81,571
0
81,571
81,571
81,571

For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements on pages 6 to 14 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 11 June 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... Lenny Hagland, Chair of Trustees

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Charity status

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The address of its registered office is:

Islington Boxing Club 20 Hazellville Road London N19 3LP

2. Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

London Boxing meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

33% straight line

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Financial instruments

Classification

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.

Recognition and measurement

All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Recognition and measurement cont/

Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or c) the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party. Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

Fair value measurement

The best evidence of fair value is a quoted price for an identical asset in an active market. When quoted prices are unavailable, the price of a recent transaction for an identical asset provides evidence of fair value as long as there has not been a significant change in economic circumstances or a significant lapse of time since the transaction took place. If the market is not active and recent transactions of an identical asset on their own are not a good estimate of fair value, the fair value is estimated by using a valuation technique.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
4. Charitable activities:
Trading income
5. Charitable activities: Other income
First Aid, Medical & Coaching recharges
6. Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable activities
b) Support costs
Other resources expended
London Boxing		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
46,135
15,000
61,135
46,135
15,000
61,135
99,992
-
99,992
99,992
-
99,992
-
40,501
40,501
0
40,501
40,501
Direct Costs
Support Cost
Total 2024
£
£
£
107,864
33,140
141,004
107,864
33,140
141,004
Management Governance
Total 2023
-
504
504
32,636
-
32,636
32,636
504
33,140		 Total
2023
£
26,000
26,000
87,314
87,314
17,856
17,856
Total 2023
£
116,410
116,410

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

7. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 1 April 2023
8. Debtors
Trade receivables
9. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals		 Boxing
Equipment
Computer
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
15,387
1,941
17,328
198
130
328		 Boxing
Equipment
Computer
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
15,387
1,941
17,328
198
130
328
15,585
2,072
17,657
7,360
1,166
8,525
2,975
493
3,469
10,335
1,659
11,994
5,250
413
5,663
8,027
775
8,803
2024
£
5,815
5,815
111,420
111,420
2024
£
478
478		 2023
£
720
720
72,482
72,482
2023
£
434
434

LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11. Funds

Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Comparative
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets as at 31 March 2024
Comparative
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets as at 31 March 2023		 At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2024
£
£
£
£
81,571
146,680
-95,831
132,419
-
55,501
-45,172
10,329
81,571
202,181
-141,004
142,748
At 1 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2023
£
£
£
£
66,734
131,247
-116,410
81,571
-
-
-
-
66,734
131,247
-116,410
81,571
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
£
£
£
5,663
-
5,663
117,235
10,329
127,564
-478
-
-478
0
0
0
122,419
10,329
132,748
8,803
-
8,803
73,202
-
73,202
-434
-
-434
-
-
-
81,571
-
81,571

13. Trustees remuneration and expenses

During the year ended 31 March 2024 Teresa Kelly received £10,400 in remuneration for administrative services rendered (2023: £9,360)

During the yeear ended 31 March 2024 the following trustees' expenses were reimbursed

A Kenneley: £250 (2023: £150) L Hagland: £250 (2023: £150)

- 13 - LONDON BOXING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

14. Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net incoming resources for the year include:
Depreciation of fixed assets		 2024
2023
£
£
3,469
1,638

15. Staff costs

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

The average number employees during the year 2024
2023
0
0

No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year.

16. Related party disclosures

There were no related party transactions during the year ended 31 March 2024.

17. Going concern

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the company to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.