Trustees 2024 Annual Report for Market Harborough Bridge Club
This report pertains to the calendar year January to December 2024.
Objec�ves and Ac�vi�es
The objects of the CIO are:
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Market Harborough and the surrounding area.
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residents of Market Harborough and the surrounding area with the object of improving condi�ons of life.
In 2025 we have undertaken the following ac�vi�es in rela�on to our objec�ves:
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Held a total of 98 face-to-face playing sessions for members and guests. This included 2 sessions run as part of a Children- In-Need Simultaneous Pairs (SIMs).
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Delivered a series of 30 face-to-face, local training lessons for new and improving players.
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Supervised 12 supervised prac�ce play sessions for our 2024 learners
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Completed a sequence of lessons for the 23/24 cohort of learners and commenced a new session of lessons for the 24/25 cohort.
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Set up an informal joint venture with a separate local casual bridge group to aid their visibility and playing numbers.
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Took and ac�ve part in the English Bridge Union (EBU) “Bridge It’s a Big Deal” week intended to promote Bridge playing in England. Our main ac�vity here was a charity bridge drive, raising £400 for Cancer Research.
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which has been replaced by a newer model.
Achievements and performance
In 2024 we have:
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Taught 22 complete beginners to play the game of bridge.
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Provided twice-weekly duplicate bridge sessions each around 3 hours dura�on, with mental s�mula�on and local social interac�on to over 60 individuals, the majority of whom are residents of the local community.
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Provided supervised play sessions for learners nearing the end of their learning but not yet ready to take part in the club duplicate playing sessions.
Financial review
At the start of the period, we held £4,454 in our bank account. We do not hold other reserves. Our income from all sources during the period was £18,209 and our expenditure £12,561. Our balance at the end of the year stands at £10,6902, excluding current liabili�es of approximately £589 for expenses incurred during the period but not yet paid out.
We do not hold or manage any funds on behalf of any other chari�es.
We do not currently hold �tle to any property.
Structure, governance, and management
Our governing document is the club’s Cons�tu�on, as approved by the Chari�es commission and available on the club’s website. We are a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisa�on. Our trustees are appointed by elec�on at a General Mee�ng of the members.
Reference and administra�ve details
We are known as “Market Harborough Bridge Club” and have no other names.
Our charity registra�on number is 1206206.
During this repor�ng period the following people have served as trustees
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David North (Chair)
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Judith Parkinson (Secretary)
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Dianne Ford (Treasurer)
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Jo Hall
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Val Raddon
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Graham Gibbens
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Peter Oppenheimer
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Philip House
Exemp�ons from disclosure
We do not have any exemp�ons from disclosure.
MARKET HARBOROUGH BRIDGE CLUB (Registered Charity No. 1206206) Income & Expenditure for the 11 months ended 31st December 2024
| 2023/24 INCOME 10 months £ 950.00 Subscriptions 5,292.00 Table Money - Mondays 2,496.00 Table Money -Thursdays - Charity Bridge Drive Sale of Equipment 2,885.99 Bridge Lessons 11,623.99 Total Income EXPENDITURE 3,385.60 Rent - Mondays 2,535.20 Rent -Thursdays 869.36 EBU Fees 2,709.20 Bridge Lessons 25.00 Trophy engraving 195.45 Miscellaneous 184.13 Public Liability Insurance 96.00 Score Bridge and Web Licence 41.00 Purchase of Equipment 25.00 Donations - Bank Charges 66.96 Bridge Stationery 91.00 Committee Meeting Expenses 10,223.90 Total Expenditure 1,400.09 Surplus/(Deficit) for 11 months General Fund 3,053.58 Balance at 31st January 2024 1,400.09 Surplus/(Deficit) for 11 months 4,453.67 Represented by: 1.00 Jean Pringle Trophy Cash at Bank: 5,200.11 Current Account (747.44) Less Creditors: 4,453.67 Total Funds Honorary Treasurer DI Ford |
2024 11 months £ 1,120.00 5,717.00 5,849.95 855.00 20.00 4,647.00 18,208.95 2,942.84 2,955.36 1,237.62 2,586.95 29.50 565.43 184.13 96.00 927.91 979.90 - 4.99 50.00 12,560.63 5,648.32 4,453.67 5,648.32 10,101.99 1.00 10,690.39 (589.40) 10,101.99 |
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I have examined the Financial Statement set out above and in my opinion, it is in agreement with the records of the Market Harborough Bridge club and the information and explanations provided to me. Nick Anstead, Independent Examiner