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

From 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 Charity Name: Speed For Sport Charity registration No: 1202155 

## **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 charity aims to promote community<br>participation in healthy recreation by<br>providing facilities and organising activities<br>for athletics and other sports to improve<br>health. It supports those in need, including<br>youth, the elderly, and disadvantaged<br>groups, by offering sports, recreation, and<br>leisure opportunities to enhance well-being<br>and quality of life.|
|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|Speed for Sport charity focuses on<br>activities that promote healthy recreation<br>and education to benefit the community.<br>The charity organises and provides access<br>to athletics and sports activities designed to<br>improve physical and mental health. It<br>offers coaching sessions, training<br>programs, and sports facilities to support<br>individuals of all ages and abilities,<br>including youth, elderly, and disadvantaged<br>groups.|
|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|The trustees of Speed for Sport confirm<br>that they have had due regard to the<br>guidance issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public benefit when<br>reviewing the charity's aims and objectives,<br>planning future activities, and ensuring that<br>all initiatives and services provided already<br>in line with the principles of public benefit.<br>This includes ensuring that our programs,<br>projects, and facilities are accessible to a<br>wide range of individuals, particularly those<br>who may face barriers to participation, in<br>accordance with our mission to improve<br>health, well-being, and education through<br>sport.|



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SORP reference Speed for Sport is committed to ensuring 



|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|that any grants awarded are consistent with<br>our charitable purposes and directly<br>contribute to the promotion of healthy<br>recreation, education, and community well-<br>being through sports and athletics.|
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|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment|Para 1.38|N/A|
|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers play a big role in Speed for<br>Sport by supporting coaching sessions,<br>assisting with events, and helping to<br>maintain engagement. Their dedication<br>enables the charity to deliver high-quality<br>programs, expand its reach, and provide<br>inclusive opportunities for community<br>participation in sports and recreation.|
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## **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|Speed for Sport has made significant<br>strides in promoting health, fitness, and<br>personal development through accessible<br>athletic programs and facilities. Our<br>initiatives have improved physical well-<br>being, confidence, and teamwork among<br>participants, particularly children and young<br>people, while offering inclusive<br>opportunities for those facing social or<br>economic challenges. By encouraging<br>community engagement and supporting<br>recreational activities, the charity has<br>contributed to strengthened social<br>connections and long-term positive impacts<br>on the lives of individuals and the broader<br>community.|



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|<br>**Achievements against**<br>**objectives set**|<br>**Para 1.41**|<br>Speed for Sport has achieved significant<br>progress against its objectives by<br>increasing community participation in<br>athletics and sports, providing accessible<br>and activities, and promoting health and<br>well-being. We have successfully delivered<br>programs tailored to children, young<br>people, and improving their physical health<br>and social inclusion. Additionally, we have|
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|||advanced education through workshops ,<br>adding more sessions and coaching,<br>equipping participants with skills and<br>confidence for personal development.|
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|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|We have primarily relied on grants to<br>support the growth of the charity, as we<br>charge only a small fee for participants.<br>With additional guidance, we believe we<br>can enhance our approach and achieve<br>even greater sustainability.|
|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|Against the backdrop of limited resources<br>and insecurities over funding, it has<br>continued to be difficult to plan or develop<br>services. Nevertheless, the charity, with the<br>aid of sound financial management and the<br>support its of volunteers generated a<br>positive financial outcome for the period.<br>We have had success in obtaining new<br>funding, which will provide much needed<br>additional resources.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The trustees have examined the charity’s<br>requirements for reserves. It has<br>established a policy whereby the<br>unrestricted funds not committed or<br>invested in tangible fixed assets held by the<br>charity should be 2 months of the<br>expenditure. The reserves are needed to<br>meet the working capital requirements of<br>the charity.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|Nil|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|No profit made|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|There are no significant uncertainties<br>regarding Speed for Sport's ability to<br>continue as a going concern. However, as<br>the charity relies primarily on grants for<br>funding, the sustainability of its operations<br>depends on securing ongoing financial<br>support. Efforts are being made to diversify<br>income streams and ensure financial<br>stability.|



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

|<br>The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|<br>Para 1.47|<br>The charity's principal source of funds to<br>date has been grants. We have not<br>engaged in additional fundraising activities<br>so far but aim to explore these<br>opportunities in the future to diversify our<br>funding streams.|
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|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|The principal risks facing Speed for Sport<br>include reliance on grants as the primary<br>funding source, potential difficulties in<br>securing future funding, and the challenge<br>of maintaining affordable participation fees<br>while covering operational costs.<br>Additionally, ensuring consistent volunteer<br>and staff availability to meet demand is a|





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## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|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|The trustees of Speed for Sport CIO are<br>selected and operate in accordance with<br>the charity's constitution. Trustees are<br>responsible for managing the affairs of the<br>CIO and may exercise all its powers during<br>quorate meetings.<br>New trustees are provided with a copy of<br>the constitution and the latest annual report<br>and accounts upon appointment. Trustees<br>may vacate their role through resignation,<br>absence from consecutive meetings<br>without reason, or by majority vote if their<br>conduct is prejudicial to the CIO. Decisions<br>are made by majority vote, and sub-<br>committees may be established with at<br>least one trustee present, reporting<br>regularly to the board.|
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|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|The trustee induction and training follow a<br>structured process to ensure trustees are<br>fully equipped for their roles. New trustees<br>receive key documents, including the<br>charity's constitution and annual report, and<br>are briefed on their responsibilities, such as<br>acting in the charity's best interests and<br>managing conflicts of interest. They are<br>introduced to governance procedures,<br>decision-making processes, and meeting<br>requirements. Ongoing training and<br>mentoring from experienced board<br>members support their development,<br>ensuring they can effectively manage the<br>charity in line with its constitution|
|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<br>related parties|N/A<br>Para 1.51|N/A|





Other 

## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Speed For Sport|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1202155|
|Charity’s principal address|6 Throstle view<br>Menston<br>Ilkley<br>LS29 6SE|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**<br>**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||Timothy Anderton<br>Abeyie||||
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||Adebowale<br>Ademuyewo||||
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

**Director name** 

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 held in this capacity 

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects 

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets 

## **Additional information (optional)** 

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

**Type of Name Address adviser** 

## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** 

## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

## **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)** Timothy Anderton Abeyie 

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

**Date** 

03/12/2025 



SPEED FOR SPORT
A charity registered in England & Wales
Charity No: 1202155
End of Year Report
For thefinanclolyear
1st April 2024_ 31rt March 2025

Speed For SpNt- Charity
Profft And Loss Account
For tho year ended 31 March 2025
2025
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Grants- Leeds City Council
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Net1088
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Speed For Swt- Charity
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2025
2025
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12,078)
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