Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 4/3/24 To 31/12/24 Period end date
Charity name: Hinckley Town Tennis Club
Charity registration number: 1207289
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HINCKLEY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING TENNIS AND OTHER RELATED RACKET SPORTS. |
| 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 |
- Provision of tennis for members non members, schools and community groups - Provide courts and venue space for the above groups - Provision of other activities, including holiday clubs, pickleball and other activities related to the club |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have had regard to the guidance set out by the Charity Commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
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 | Community Outreach: We contnued our mission of giving back to the community through various outreach programmes.The Feel Good Tennis programme reached over 80 individuals in the last 12 months, opening the door to those not normally engaged with tennis. Our menopause progamme was particularly well received. We continue to support our Ukraine community with events and free membership packages for those displaced by the war. The club works closely with local schools, delivering sessions combining tennis and wellbeing Inclusive and Disability Tennis. We continued to provide a dedicated, free, inclusive tennis programme for people with disabilities and learning and remain committed to reducing all participation barriers. We have such a strong bond with local special schools and groups supporting those with additional needs and disabilities, creating a wonderfully diverse community. New Coaching Structure. We have made great progress within our coaching and programming this year. Edd Wheton through his Rise Up Rackets company was awarded the coaching contract for the club. Coach Will and Coach Nic joined us from Loughborough University. Taking squads from Monday through to Saturday. Carl leads on community work in schools, inclusive tennisprogrammes duringthe week, |
and one-to-one coaching. Additionally, we were delighted to see Ethan Sysum pass his Level 2 coaching exams and to continue his coaching journey with us at Hinckley.
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 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Although expenditure outstripped income this FY, this was pre planned to allow for renovaton of the club from previous club reserves. Expenditure this year was also following on the back of previous grants received in 2023 now being spent on inclusive and disability tennis coaching in 2024. One of our key goals this year was to enhance our club's facilites: Court Renovatons: We have successfully completed the resurfacing and repaintng of all four courts, ensuring a top-notch playing experience for our members. This has also included paintng four pickleball courts on court four. Pato and Grounds: Our grounds, limited as it is in space, has undergone a series of improvements, including a new pato and seatng area. The cabin is now fully open, complete with bar and comfy seatng, becoming a real focal point in both warm and especially cold weather. These upgrades have hopefully made our club a more comfortable and enjoyable place to spend tme. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The LTA set out a policy for tennis clubs to hold a minimum level of reserves as a club. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £59,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and Para 1.46
| objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
N/a | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Club Constitution (as a CIO) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | See constitution |
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 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hinckley Town Tennis Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1207289 |
| Charity’s principal address | Leicester Road Sports Ground, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DR |
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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| Neil Roberts | ||||
| Judith Markillie | ||||
| Mark Thomas | ||||
– 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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and 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)
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) Neil Roberts Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 28[th] August 2025 Signature(s) Full name(s) Judith Markillie Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 2nd September 25
Signature(s) Full name(s) Mark Bennett Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 210912025