## **Trustee Annual Report for Gateshead Youth Sports & Disability Support** 

## **For the Period Ending 30 September 2024** 

This Trustee Annual Report (TAR) covers the inaugural period of our Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO), following its registration on 27 September 2023. It is a moment of great pride for the Trustees to present this report, detailing the foundational steps taken to establish a robust and effective charity dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities in Gateshead. 

## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** 

|**Detail**|**Information**|
|---|---|
|**Charity Name (Inferred)**|Gateshead Youth Sports & Disability Support|
|**Charity Registration Number**|1204945|
|**Charity Type**|Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) - Foundation|
|**Date of Registration**|27 September 2023|
|**Reporting Period**|27 September 2023 to 30 September 2024|
|**Principal Address**|265 COATSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE8 4LJ|
|**Contact Information**|Phone: 07809449360, Email:SPORTSCAMPGHD@GMAIL.COM|





## **Trustees** 

The Trustees who served during the period, and who are responsible for controlling the work, management, and administration of the charity, were: 

|**Name**|**Role**|**Other Trusteeships**|
|---|---|---|
|YEHUDO MANKOFF|Chair|SUNDERLAND JEWISH BOYS' HOSTEL AND TALMUDICAL COLLEGE|
|Andrew Feldman|Trustee|None on record|
|Joseph Adam|Trustee|None on record|



## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Governance: Building a Strong Foundation** 

As a newly registered CIO, our primary focus in this inaugural period has been on establishing a robust and ethical governance framework. We believe that a strong foundation of policies and procedures is essential to ensure we can deliver our mission effectively and responsibly for years to come. The charity is governed by its CIO Foundation governing document, registered on 27 September 2023. 

## **Our Dedicated Team** 

We are a small but passionate team, driven by the desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with disabilities in Gateshead. Our operational model is lean, relying on the dedication of our volunteers and the strategic oversight of our Trustees. 

|**Role**|**Number**|**Note**|
|---|---|---|
|**Trustees**|3|Providing strategic oversight and leadership.|





|**Role**|**Number**|**Note**|
|---|---|---|
|**Volunteers**|1|The heart of our operational efforts.|
|**Employees**|0|We operate leanly, with no employees.|



We are proud to confirm that **no Trustee received any remuneration, payments, or benefits** from the charity during this period. Our Trustees dedicate their time and expertise purely out of commitment to our charitable objectives. 

## **Key Policies in Place** 

To ensure the highest standards of operation and safeguard our beneficiaries, we have diligently adopted a comprehensive suite of policies, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability: 

- Safeguarding policy and procedures 

- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures 

- Complaints policy and procedures 

- Internal risk management policy and procedures 

- Financial reserves policy and procedures 

- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures 

- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures 

- Trustee expenses policy and procedures 

- Investing charity funds policy and procedures 

- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures 

- Social media policy and procedures 

- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures 

- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures 

## **3. Objectives and Activities** 

## **Our Mission: Empowering Gateshead's Youth** 

Our core charitable objective is to provide services that support **Children/young People** with **Disability** in the **Gateshead** area. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every young person, regardless of ability, deserves the opportunity to thrive, participate, and feel a sense of belonging. We aim to achieve this by **Providing Services** that promote inclusion, development, and joy. 



## **Review of Activities and Achievements (The Foundational Phase)** 

This reporting period represents the **inaugural phase** of our charity's life. As a new organization, the focus has been on essential setup, governance, and preparatory work, which are crucial activities for any new charity. 

The expenditure incurred during this period (as detailed in the financial review) was dedicated to the critical steps necessary to launch our services, including: 

- **Establishing the robust policy framework** (as listed in Section 2), which is a prerequisite for safe and compliant operation. 

- **Initial planning and outreach** to identify the most pressing needs of our target beneficiaries and design effective programs. 

- **Administrative costs** associated with setting up the CIO and ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission. 

We are confident that the groundwork laid in this period will enable us to launch our full program of services in the next financial year, directly benefiting the young people of Gateshead. 

## **4. Financial Review** 

## **A Prudent Start** 

We are pleased to report a positive financial position for our first reporting period. The Trustees have managed the charity's initial funds with prudence, ensuring that resources are preserved for the direct delivery of charitable services. 

|**Financial Summary (Period Ending 30/09/2024)**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|
|**Total Receipts**|29,665.94|
|**Total Payments**|19,647.03|
|**Net Receipts (Surplus)**|**10,018.91**|



The net receipts (surplus) of **£10,018.91** represents funds that have been successfully raised and reserved for future charitable activities. This surplus, combined with the opening balance, results in a closing bank balance of **£10,129.99** at the end of the period. 



## **Detailed Financial Breakdown** 

The detailed breakdown of our receipts and payments provides a clearer picture of our foundational year. 

## **Receipts** 

Our income is a testament to the strong community support for our mission, as we received **no income from government contracts or government grants** during this period. 

|**no income from government contracts or government grants**|during this period.|
|---|---|
|**Source**|**Amount (£)**|
|Donations and Grants|25,306.00|
|Participant Fees & Fundraising|2,025.00|
|Bank Interest & Other Income|2,334.94|
|**Total Receipts**|**29,665.94**|



## **Payments (Expenditure)** 

The payments made during this period were crucial for establishing the infrastructure needed for future service delivery, providing concrete evidence of the preparatory activities mentioned in Section 3. 

|mentioned in Section 3.||
|---|---|
|**Category**|**Amount (£)**|
|Facilities and Venue Hire|7,445.60|
|Staff Costs and Wages|3,545.00|
|Loan Repayments|2,669.18|
|Administration & Office Costs|1,359.55|
|Additional Administration Costs|791.28|





|**Category**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|
|Transport and Travel|1,298.00|
|Equipment and Supplies|301.97|
|Insurance|192.46|
|Advertising|647.99|
|Catering|636.00|
|Personnel (Coaching & Volunteer Expenses)|610.00|
|Other Expenses|150.00|
|**Total Payments**|**19,647.03**|



## **Reserves Policy** 

In line with our commitment to financial stability, the Trustees have established a **Financial Reserves Policy and Procedures** . The closing bank balance of **£10,129.99** forms the basis of our general reserves, which are held to ensure the charity can: 

- 1 Cover unforeseen operational costs. 

- 2 Maintain essential services in the event of a temporary shortfall in funding. 

- 3 Fund future program development and expansion. 

The Trustees will review the level of reserves annually to ensure they remain appropriate for the charity's size and risk profile. 

## **5. Plans for Future Periods** 

Looking ahead, our focus shifts from preparation to **direct action and impact** . We are excited to translate the strong governance and financial foundation built this year into meaningful, life-changing services for the young people we serve. 

Our key priorities for the next financial period are: 



- **Program Launch:** To fully implement the services planned to support children and young people with disabilities in Gateshead, focusing on inclusive sports and developmental activities. 

- **Volunteer Growth:** To actively recruit and train more dedicated volunteers to expand our capacity and reach within the community. 

- **Website Development:** To establish an online presence to better communicate our mission, share our impact, and facilitate engagement with beneficiaries, volunteers, and donors. 

## **Declaration** 

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee's Report above. 

## **Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees** 


**DAVID BALLON** Treasurer **of Trustees Date:** 3 December 2025 



## **Sports Camp Gateshead - Financial Statements** 

**Charity Registration Number:** 1204945 

**For the Year Ended 30 September 2024** 

## **Receipts and Payments Account** 

This account summarises all cash and bank transactions for the year ended 30 September 2024. 

|<br>2024.||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Receipts**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds (£)**|**Payments**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds (£)**|
|**Opening Bank Balance (1**<br>**October 2023)**|**111.08**|Facilities and Venue Hire|7,445.60|
|Donations and Grants|25,306.00|Staff Costs and Wages|3,545.00|
|Participant Fees &<br>Fundraising|2,025.00|Loan Repayments|2,669.18|
|Bank Interest & Other Income|2,334.94|Administration & Office Costs|1,359.55|
|||Additional Administration<br>Costs|791.28|
|||Transport and Travel|1,298.00|
|||Equipment and Supplies|301.97|
|||Insurance|192.46|
|||Advertising|647.99|
|||Catering|636.00|
|||Personnel (Coaching &<br>Volunteer Expenses)|610.00|
|||Other Expenses|150.00|





|**Receipts**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds (£)**|**Payments**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds (£)**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**TOTAL RECEIPTS**<br>**(Including Opening Balance)**|**39,837.02**|**TOTAL PAYMENTS**|**19,647.03**|
|||**Closing Bank Balance (30**<br>**September 2024)**|**10,129.99**|
|||**TOTAL PAYMENTS**<br>**(Including Closing Balance)**|**39,837.02**|



## **Summary of Movement:** 

|**Summary of Movement:**||
|---|---|
|**Description**|**Amount (£)**|
|Total Receipts (excluding Opening Balance)|29,665.94|
|Total Payments|(19,647.03)|
|**Net Receipts (Surplus) for the Year**|**10,018.91**|



## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 

This statement shows the financial position of the charity at the end of the financial year, 30 September 2024. 

|**Description**|**Notes**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|---|
|**ASSETS**|||
|Cash at Bank and In Hand|1|**10,129.99**|
|**TOTAL ASSETS**||**10,129.99**|
||||





|**Description**|**Notes**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|---|
|**LIABILITIES**|||
|_No material liabilities identified_||**0.00**|
|**TOTAL LIABILITIES**||**0.00**|
||||
|**NET ASSETS (ACCUMULATED FUND)**|||
|Accumulated Fund brought forward|2|111.08|
|Surplus for the year||10,018.91|
|**Accumulated Fund carried forward**||**10,129.99**|



## **Notes to the Accounts** 

## **Cash at Bank and In Hand** 

The closing balance of **£10,129.99** represents the total cash held by the charity at the bank and in hand as of 30 September 2024. This figure is confirmed by the bank statement. 

## **Accumulated Fund** 

The Accumulated Fund represents the total reserves of the charity. 

|**Description**|**Amount (£)**|
|---|---|
|Balance brought forward (1 October 2023)|111.08|





**Description Amount (£)** Surplus for the year 10,018.91 **Balance carried forward (30 September 2024) 10,129.99** 

## **Basis of Accounting** 

The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, as the charity's gross income is below the statutory threshold for preparing accruals accounts. 

## **Approval:** 

The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 3[rd] , December _2025_ and signed on their behalf by: 

**Trustee Signature Full Name** _DAVID BALLON_ **Date** 3 December 2025 



## COLLINS CONSULTANCY 

To the Trustees of Sports Camp Gateshead 

27 November, 2025 

Charity Registration Number: 1198642 

Year Ended: 30 September 2024 

I report on the accounts of Sports Camp Gateshead for the year ended 30 September 2024, which comprise the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for: 

keeping proper accounting records; and 

preparing accounts that comply with the Charities Act 2011. 

## **I am responsible for:** 

examining the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011; 

following the procedures set out in the Charity Commission’s guidance; and 

reporting whether any matters have come to my attention. 

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report 

My examination was carried out in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 

The work undertaken includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. 

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion. Independent Examiner’s Statement 

## **In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:** 

- 1.which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011, and 

   - to prepare accounts that comply with the accounting requirements of the Act, have not been met; or 

- 2.to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. 

## **Mia Collins** 


Independent Examiner