Shipston Sports Club 2025 Annual Report
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the Shipston Sports Club Annual General Meeting 2025. It is with immense pride and joy that I stand before you today to share some thrilling updates and remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the past year.
Since the beginning of the year, the management of the sports club has become entirely committee-led, including the bar. We are incredibly fortunate to have Danielle as our bar manager, and I am sure everyone will agree that she has been doing an outstanding job. The clubhouse and the bar are looking exceptionally smart, and we have had, and continue to have, numerous private bookings for the room, which is all very encouraging. A huge thank you to Danielle for all the hard work she has put in and continues to do to ensure the club is a success. With summer fast approaching, I am delighted to announce that the Winchester (soon to be given a new name!) has undergone a complete overhaul and a fresh lick of paint. It is ready and raring to go for a busy summer, with members and families enjoying the best beer garden in Shipston.
We are truly committed to listening to what our members want, and since the start of the year, we have brought back Sky TV for everyone to benefit from. We always welcome new suggestions, and where possible and budget allowing, we will always strive to accommodate these. We are also looking to reinstate the membership discount of 10% off all for fully paid up playing and social membership, so please watch this space!
It has been a pleasure to see so many existing, new, and old members up here supporting the club each weekend. Your presence and enthusiasm are truly the lifeblood of our community, and it is heartwarming to witness the camaraderie and support that thrives within our club. It has been great to see so many of the different sections' successes, and I know it will continue to be another positive year for all sections.
On another positive note, we had it confirmed that the 1st team senior football team will continue to play their matches down here for the next season at least. We really want to do all we can to accommodate their needs and to ensure that Shipston Excelsior 1st team senior football continues to be played down here as it has done for well over 50 years.
We are eagerly looking forward to our 50th birthday celebrations on 26th May. This is absolutely a milestone we need to celebrate and one we should be very proud to reach. We sincerely hope the day encompasses all the sports club has to offer and is an opportunity to share memories with old and new members. I know from listening and speaking to many members how dear the sports club is to you, so please do join us on the day to celebrate. The sections are all going to great effort to showcase what we have to offer, and there will be plenty of opportunities for all to join in, both young and old. Of
course, the bar will be open with drinks flowing, and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible down here to celebrate. This celebration is also a fantastic opportunity to encourage and recruit new playing and social memberships. Thank you to the sections for organizing events, including junior cricket matches, a bowls competition, walking football, and the hockey girls who will be here demonstrating their silky skills in drinking! Please share the celebrations with as many people as you can; it would be wonderful to see lots of old and new faces down here.
I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the committee. Your dedication and hard work are truly the backbone of our club, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do. Without you this would not be possible. I know particularly the start of this year took up a great deal of people’s personal time in particular Lynda who I think was down here most days in January! Thank you to the committee for your support with everything and we have even managed to recruit some new members to the committee in recent months, your additions are very much welcomes and a huge thank you! If anyone else would like to join us, then please do let us know we are always keen to get new committee members on board!
Lastly, thank you to all our members for your continued support and dedication to Shipston Sports Club. Together, we will ensure that our club remains a vibrant and welcoming space for us all to enjoy for another 50 years.
Thank you.
ON DIRECTOR'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 Charlty 140 1202014 Cuwy No (W6978 I have examin8 th8 attach8d accounls from the bcth and Tecordg of Shipston Sports Club Limrted forthe year erKknI 31 Marth 2025 aTrJ find them to be a In Statemont of the Club'ts affairs at the rela t dates Jo Souan Date. 131r/zF (a) tror the year ended 31st March 2025 the o)mpany was enlltl&J to exemplion urnJ8r sectton 249AA(1) ofthe Companies Act 1985. (b) Memb8rs have not requlred the company to obtawi audit in aCran wth se¢tion 249Bj2) of th8 CoMpanS Act 1985. {c) Th.e di¢tor8 aCknoe their feswnslblllty for.. (i) Ensuring the cofflpary kgeps accountsng record8 vknkh compty V•ith 8ectknn 221." and (li} PTepaNng accounts thiCh give a true and fair vw of th8 State of affairs of the c)mpany as at tha end of the financial year. and of Its profft or lots for the financial year. in accordance vth the requirements of stion 226. and bthich othem'se compty th8 req,.1ments ofthe Compans Act rei8th'w to acojunts. lo far a8 applicoblg to tho compeny. The C..'ub has been run In an efficrent way to anab it to suwy sportlng 8nd 8oeAal to the youth arKI adult8 of ships on Str and Dlstnct y -.811 IHon Ch*r & Director) Lynd2 Sheehan {Hon Sthtary & Director) Janet Connor (Hon Treasurer & Director)
SHIPSTON BALANCE SHEET RTS CLUB LTD AT 31 MARCH 2025 Current A880ts HSBC Current Account HSBC Money Manag8rAccount Debtors £ 4.523 £ 2,012 436 Current Liablliti68 Creditors VAT Accruals 6.971 £ 12,626 -£ 9,242 13.129 6.158 Funds Held by Sectlons Tennis Section Cricket Section Football Section Bowls S6Ction 11.184 27.669 35,645 3,799 Total Funds Held by sectIs Represented by Opening Balance BIF ProfiVLoss for the year 78.297 £ 72.139 65,990 £ 72.139
Shi orts Club Ltd Income Subscrtpts. SubscriptiS- &Kial ljre Nh1 Tennis- d.ghIB & IrUl9 Crrcket- wat6r Gwts t>onatio Dona1jor fron Sports & So Cb S810 of Ov8n £ &614 8.818 318 £ 7.826 879 414 £ 5.649 173 164 £ 1,875 £ 1, £ 6.&J5 Shipston srts Bar RoL¥n Hire Insurance Ckntm £ 4. £ 8,4CKJ S10 Exp•nM• Cleanlng Rat88 Gas Elèctricty Water Ratas BT TV, Intemot & BonAr8 Expanses Sky 979 £ 1.086 £ 10.938 £ 2.307 £ 1,382 £ 4.616 3,179 £ 2.839 £ 2.841 £ 2,235 £ 2.737 Waste Colbcthjns Securtty Costs Audlt Fèo Prof88ftTh1 F098 Insuranc Ltcan$e8 Rep8ir6 Bar Charg88 & IntW08t Loan RepaJTnenl ndry Expen Correctlons & Wrrte Off BarStWtrJplstr Lfft 510 £ i.n8 £ 1.451 £ 1,681 £ 1.262 360 133 940 711 £ 7.218 24 £ 19)0 £ 4.052 20 £ 2.5(KJ PIEf PROFtr Crlcket Secbon ProfWLoss >p8r £ 2. £ 16.411 £ 1267 ln -£ 3,034 14 721 PROFITIOSS ov•r whok dub
STATEMENT OF BALANCE Balance as at 31.03.24 Lloyds Lloyds Savlngs Treasurers Account Centuryclub Balance as at 31.03.24 11258.13 0.00 11258. Lloyds Lloyds Savings Treasurers Account Century Club Income Expendlture 42251.22 25840.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4225122 25840.58 Loss Proflt 16410.64 Total 0.00 16410.64 Total Income ReceFved Total Expenditure 42251.22 .25840.58 Dlfference IncomelExpendlture 16410.84 Balance at 31.03.25 27668.T/ Repre&oDtedby:: Lloyds Lloyds savlngs Fund Raising Century Club 27668.77 Closing Balance at31.03.25
Shipston Cricket Club Vlce Presidents Sponsois Vat Refund Subs Junioi Sub5 Match Fees Indoor Nets Fees ClothinglKit Fantasycilek Fund Ralsing Presentauon Dinngr Donations Grant 419).00 2016.07 1995.rAJ 7774.73 2876.rmj 367.00 1134.00 425.00 Town Councll&FootbaUTru 1861.42 180CQ.00 TQTAL Groundsman Ground Malnienanc¢ Fgeslsports Club Momng Equlpment Hlre Nets Match Ballslequlp League Regllees Feéslsports Club Fund Ralsing Sky Coachlng Web Slte Tfophi8s EXPENDiniiiE 2024-25 1591. 54.25 9754.56 660.51 869.34 540.00 Its4.00 153.18 1950.00 card fees Dinner exp Loan Stella Symonds IV24.56 703.10 loo.00 0.00
Shipston Excelsior Football Club Bank & Cash Reconciliation Statement For perlod 114124 - 31103125 Openlng Balances Communty Account Business Money Manager Account Cash not banked Total Opening Cash 8.517.64 26.576.86 Income - Cashbook 56.401.45 Payments - Cashbook 55,851.28 Closlng Balances Community Account Business Money Manager Account Uncleared chq{n¢Ome not banked Total Closlng Cash 26.844.50 8.800.17 Balancing Test: 91.495.95 91,495.95 The following report is a tru8 version of the accounts for the Shipston Excelsior Football Club for the financial year ending 31st March 2025 Treasurer Shipston Excelsior Football Club Auditor
Shipston Excelsior Football Club Income & Expenditure Statement For riod 11412024 - 3110312025 Income Fundraising & Events Player Subscriptions VAT Refund Team Sponsorship Matchday Income Fines Recovered Golf Day Event other Income Bank Interest Wildcats Grants 9,488.00 24.332.59 4.488.22 835.00 1,122.00 15,128.00 490.00 267.64 250.00 56,401.45 Less Expenditure Player Subscriptions Refunded Kit Purchases Pltch Maintenance Fundraising & Events Matchday Expenses Charity Donation League Registrations & Enty Fees Fines Paid Insurance Subscriptions to Sports Club Coaching Course Fees Pitch Rental Other Awards Gifts First Aid/Safeguarding Costs Sofiware Subscripton Bank Charges Playing Equipment Light, Power & Heating 315.00 6.167.02 8.796.18 4,049.00 1.656.20 2,532.95 1,187.50 1.498.00 300.00 8.320.70 1,271.04 930.55 100.00 445.00 603.41 60.00 16.330.08 1.288.65 Surplus of Income over Expenditur• 55,851.28 550.17
Shipston Sports Club - Bowls aub Subscriptions Equipment Roll up fees Match fees Weston Trip Gifts BBQS Raffles Lunches VAT return Indoor bowls 2023 1218 3(Kl 1023.3 556 1275 529.2 2024 1326 922.1 563.35 1125 41.59 662 674 1150 602.16 353 238.55 Totals 6853.05 7290.2 EXPENSES Match fees WCBA Equipment WWBA Ancillarles Gen maintenance Weston Trip 88Qs Sports dub Petrol Raffles Lunches Repairs Gratuities Club house Roll up fees Bank charge5 20 45 112.5 123.5 862.07 2286.28 63 229.94 258.46 2667.63 310.68 926 9fA) 237.67 215.49 567 672 89.35 98.08 61.3 35 849.54 1169.95 io 2rxi 150 57.88 112.47 10.67 Totals 6867 6568.46 Profit -13.95 721.74
Combined section flgures forCharityAnnual Retum Section Sports Club Crfcket Football Tennis Bowls Income 24.410 42.251 56.401 16,192 expendlture 37,950 25.841 55.851 14.187 Profrt -13.540 16.410 550 2.005 722 6,147 146.544 140,397 Profit or Loss 6.147
HIPST Ll IT DIRECTOR'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charlty No 1202014 Company No 05275978 I have examined the attach accounts from the books and records of Shipston Sports Club Limrted for the year ended 31 March 2025 and find them to be a true ststement of the Club's affairs at the rela nt dates. M62 Jo Squance Date.. 131f Izf (a) tror the year ended 31st March 2025 the company 4vas entided to exempb'on under section 249AA{1) of the Companies Act 1985 {bl Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordant* with section 249Bj21 of the Companies Act 1985. Ic) -: he directors a¢knOedge their responsibillty for.. (i) Ensuring the company keeps accounting records wthich comply hth section 221., and {1) Praparing accounts vthich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as 2t the end of the financial year. and of its profit or loss for the financial year. in accordance wf(h the requirements of section 226, and which othewse comply vnth the req;;Irements of the Companhes Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company. The Club has been run in an efficient way to enable it to suppty sporting and social f2 tes to the youth and adults of Shipston on Stour and Distnct ,all IHon Chair & Director) Lynda Sheehan (Hon Secretary & Director) Janel Connor {Hon Treasurer & Director)