Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2025 period start date To 31[st] December 2025 period end date
Charity name: Gunnislake Cricket Club
Charity registration number: 1202981
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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:
| SORP reference | ||
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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). 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. On the playing front we again competed in Division 5 East; with divisions reduced from twelve to ten teams this did in fact mean we were competing against six teams from last year’s Division 4. Despite the increased standard, the club and team held their own, eventually finishing in fifth place. We continue to share our ground with other clubs and provided the main home venue for Plympton III throughout the season. Looking forward to 2026 we have agreed a long term deal to share our facilities with Callington, who will base their third team at our ground. We hope and expect this to be a stronger partnership with a very local club, and expect it to open greater opportunities for youth cricket. The club facilities were steadily improved throughout the year, with an upgrade and tarmacking of our access track a major achievement. Club activities are reported and promoted via the local press (notably the Cornish Times), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/473408199470030) and our own website (www.gunnislakecricket.co.uk). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The club organised a major raffle in 2025, with proceeds shared with Cornwall Air Ambulance. Individual donations were also significant, and we obtained some match sponsorship from local firms, with special thanks to Iconic Opticians in Tavistock and Heidelberg Industries, who operate the nearby Hingston Quarry. The Club registered with HMRC during the year, in order to be eligible to reclaim tax on individual donations via Gift Aid. A first claim, covering four years, has been submitted, and we expect to shortly receive over £1,000 from this source. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
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| 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 £9,257.38. The charity had a balance of £2,232.92 at year end, consisting of £2,027.10 in the bank and £205.82 cash. This is a major increase on previous years as it included planned expenditure to tarmac the entrance track to the cricket ground. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Finances are operated via a TSB Charity account. Reserves are kept to a minimum level with insurances and lease costs to come from the year end balance before the start of the new season. |
| 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. The amount may vary depending on sequences of grants and expenditure. |
| 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) 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 5. Local company sponsorships |
| 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 2025 to 31st December 2025. |
GUNNISLAKE CRICKET CLUB RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 1ST JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Cash and bank balances it 1st January £3.775.02 ADD RECEIPTS Subscrlptionslmatch fees 2205 match4ay fine5 122 Donations S.Lees 465- B.piits 265; P.GodwiTh 2(XI; M.Hu80 IIJ) K.Veal 1S0:Jnonymous 2.464 Raffle 428.80 (593 expenses 164.201 BBQ 47.221309 expefise$ 261.78 'Sum Up"218.26; Calstock P.C. 250; Plympton C.C 81J) TOTAL RECEIPTS 2.327.IXI 3.644.00 476.02 1,268.26 7.715.28 SIJ8 TOTAL I1.4.30 DEoucf PAYMEKf5 Ground Fire-extin8uisher service 64.20; p•lnt etc 105.66. Wrol 74.66: Ditch/draina8e 334.15: 8ate si8n 22,14: gra55 seed 230. Aer•toY hire 329.04; shower m•ttlni 3730 Equipment mower seNice and repalrs 480.96; hose I for cove 55.49 mobile nets 345.60; new cyllnder rnower and cartridge 2.464 1,197.35 3,346.05 612.79 Ico.00 574.29 226.90 40.00 3.160.IXI Insurance Crlcket balls Buffet for presentatloTh e¥enift8 31Y); Teas , 232.79. Table cloths 41.50 Donatlon to Cornwall Alr Ambulance Sundrles Lottery Ilcence 20; Lea8ue fee 20; Acces5 wd re5urfacing19,360 less contributions of 6.2) TOTAL PAYMENTS 9.257.38 B•hnces •t 31st L)e¢ember 2025 C•sh. Bank 205.82 2.027.10 2.232.92 Bank Statement 31st December 2025 less outSlaTrdl cheque (Alr Ambulance) 8ank balance per GCC Cash and Bank Book 2.254.) 226.90 2.027.10 C. 8arrle James - Hon. TrSUrer 9th February 2026
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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. |
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. Developemnt workshops and materials are also provided by Cornwall Cricket and the English Cricket Board. |
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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
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| C Barrie James | Treasurer | Allyear | ||
| Stephen Lees | Chairman | Allyear | ||
| Brian Martin | Secretary | Allyear | ||
| Peter Godwin | Allyear | |||
| Margaret Godwin | Allyear | |||
| Dinesh Thirupuvanarajah |
Club Captain |
From 21.02.25 |
– 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 Not applicable assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and Not applicable 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)
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
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Stephen John Lees Brian Martin
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc) [Chairman ] Secretary
Date 15 [th] February 2026
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