## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **Period end date** ## **Charity name: Gunnislake Cricket Club** ## **Charity registration number: 1202981** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |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**||| |---|---|---| |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.| |**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|| |---|---|---| |You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:| |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.| |social investment policy|Para 1.46|| |adopted||| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |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** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |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.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |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.| |---|---|---| |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| |---|---| |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)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||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| |---|---| |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)** |**Type of**|**Name**|**Address**| |---|---|---| |**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**||| |---|---|---| ||Stephen John Lees|Charles Barrie James| ||
Chairman|Treasurer| ||13thMarch 2025|| ||13thMarch 2025||