Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period end date
Charity name: Gunnislake Cricket Club
Charity registration number: 1202981
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the playing of the game of cricket in a sportsman-like manner to the general public. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To promote the playing of the game of cricket in a sportsman-like manner to the general public and provide such social and recreational facilities and activities as may be deemed desirable by the Trustees and to engage in fundraising activities in support of these objects. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm the organisation is compliant with issued guidance, with objectives, activities and governance in accordance with our first registration in May 2023. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The club des not award grants to third parties. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The club does not retain any investment funds. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The club is run entirely by volunteers from the local community. In addition to the charity trustees there are regular committee meetings. Officers supporting the day to day running of the club include the captain and vice-captain, a Safeguarding Officer and Groundsman. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 |
Gunnislake Cricket Club became a charity in May 2023 (registered charity number 1202981). Initial trustees nominated were Barrie James, Brian Martin and Stephen Lees. At the AGM for year ending 31stDecember 2023 this was increased to five, with Peter Godwin and Margaret Godwin elected to serve. With one third of trustees retiring each year, this was further increased to six trustees at eh AGM held in February 2025. The charity was formed in order to have a legal entity to hold a planned lease for the cricket ground. This was concluded and signed on 8thApril 2024, and runs for a period of 25 years. The holding of a lease will assist our efforts to fundraise and seek substantial grants. Our ambition is a new pavilion, but this will require help and support from a wider section of club members. On the playing front we completed our second season in Division 5 East, following promotion at the end of the 2022 season. The team finished fourth, and improvement of four places from 2023, marking four consecutive ears of improved performance. With the Cornwall Cricket League changing from twelve to ten teams per division, this means that we have been promoted from Division 5 East to Division 5 East next season! The new Division 5 East will consist of the bottom six teams from last year’s Division 4 and the top four from Division 5. We continue to share our ground with other clubs, and provided the main home venue for Plympton III throughout the season. We also hosted matches for Callington III, Yelverton III, Cornwall Over 60s and Plympton Ladies. The club has made steady progress over the last four years and we look forward to continuing that journey in the coming years. We look forward to your support both on and off the pitch. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The club organised a major raffle in 2024, which raised £1200 for club funds. Individual donations were also significant and we obtained some match sponsorship, from local firms, with special thanks to Iconic Opticians. During the coming year we hope to apply for grant support towards improving our facilities. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Expenditure during the year was £3,937.08. The charity had a balance of £4,120.61 at year end, consisting of £4,120.61 in the bank and £205.82 cash. Compared with 2023 this is an increase of over £2,350. Improvement works planned for 2025 are surfacing the access track and drainage to the playing area. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Finances are operated via a TSB Charity account. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See above. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Going forward, we intend to build our reserves in order to support development work at the ground. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable; none. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | For the current year: 1. Match fees from players 2. Hire of pitch to other clubs 3. Individual donations |
| 4. Annual raffle | ||
| Investment policy and objectives including any |
The club does not currently operate an investment policy. |
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| social investment policy | Para 1.46 | |
| adopted |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | For the current year: 1. Match fees from players 2. Hire of pitch to other clubs 3. Individual donations 4. Annual raffle |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The club does not currently operate an investment policy. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable. |
| Other | A statement of receipts and payments for the reporting period follow on the next page. They cover the period from 1stJanuary 2024 to 31stDecember 2024. |
GUNNISLAXE CRICKFf CLUB RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT I# JANLJARY TO 31st DECEMBER 2024 Cash and 8ank balances at 1st January ADD RECEIPTS Subscriptions Rent {Ptympton C.C. £525,. Yelverton C.C.£280.' Coinwall Seniors £1,) Donations(K Vea1200;Dlnesh156.M.Hv8oIC(I.&Lees50,. 8.James SO: P.Godwin 41.40: SwimovatK4rJs JCK). 697.40 Raffle 110S.IJ) less expenses 90.68 1.014.32 Player hnes ner after cost of presentatlon e¥Enl 147.CQ Indoor nets 135.( 3 GCC bc*)ks 30..Safe8uard refund 30,scrap metal 72.70. 132.70 TOTAL RECEIPTS Sub Totsl PAYMENTS Insurance Ten cricket balls Equipment maintenance and paIr Fire thn8ulsher serffice Ground Tarmac and stone for track IrKloor nets Cornwall Cricket Board BBQ Werrin8ton Teas DEDUCT PAYMENTS £2012.68 £2.668.CK) 905. £S,699.42 £7.712.10 849.83 l(K).00 760.54 238.20 1.187.45 346.03 132.(Kl 16S.(X) 123.03 35.00 3.937.08 8alances at 31. December 2024 Cash Bank £4,120.61 Less Credit Iransler outstanding 551.41 3.569.20 £3.775.02 Bank Statement 31¥ Qecember 2024 £4,370.61 less outstandin8 cheque (R.Martin) 250 (X) Bolance per GCC Bank arKI Cash 8ook £4.120.61 £205.82 C. AftlE JAMES- HON. TREASURER 2211 JANUARY 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission CIO template. The club have supplementary rules in addition, which formed part of a constitution prior to charity registration. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by members at the AGM. One third of trustees to retire each year. Trustees are eligible to stand and be re-elected if desired. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Use of online Charity Commission website resources. As a new charity this is an area under active consideration. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The club is run day to day by a committee, to which all charity trustees are a member. Players (members) may also make views known through the team captain and vice captain who sit on the committee. The club is a member of the Cornwall Cricket League and the Cornwall Cricket Groundsman’s association. Through these affiliations we are also supported by the England Cricket Board. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | See above. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Gunnislake Cricket Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable |
| Registered charity number | 1202981 |
| Charity’s principal address | WHITE COTTAGE, HIGHER METHERELL, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 8DB. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| C Barrie James | Treasurer | Allyear | ||
| Stephen Lees | Chairman | Allyear | ||
| Brian Martin | Secretary | Allyear | ||
| Peter Godwin | From 07.02.24 | |||
| Margaret Godwin | From 07.02.24 |
– 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 |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
None
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Stephen John Lees | Charles Barrie James | |
Chairman |
Treasurer | |
| 13thMarch 2025 | ||
| 13thMarch 2025 |