2025-03-31-accounts - Middlesex Tennis

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 22[nd] May 2024

To 31[st] March 2025

Charity name: Middlesex Tennis

Charity registration number: 1208360

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of Middlesex Tennis is the promotion of community participation in healthy, safe and inclusive recreation by the development and support of sport (primarily being tennis and padel) in the London boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames (part of), Hounslow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Harrow, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, City of Westminster, Camden, Barnet, City of London, Islington, Haringey, Hackney, Enfield and Tower Hamlets (part of) for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area. Our vision statement is ‘Tennis Opened Up in Middlesex’. Our mission is ‘To support, promote and drive tennis and padel in Middlesex, ensuring it is safe, enjoyable, accessible and welcoming’.
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	Our overall Strategic Aim is to drive the Mission through 7 workstreams: • Performance • Competition • Governance and Finance • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion • Engagement and Communication • Workforce • Environmental Sustainability The main activities in relation to public benefit are: To implement a performance training and support environment to produce top level players and county winning teams: • Deliver a range of county training sessions for all junior age groups to ensure optimal performance by our county teams.

•	Provide a Performance Tennis
	Foundation to support eligible players
	with grants and equipment.
•	Maintain and evolve the annual
	opportunity for 200-250 players to
	participate regularly in county training
•	Develop key elements of a performance
	support programme, including fitness
	and psychology support.
To maintain and develop the base of 10,000
competitive players by ensuring the Middlesex
competition structure remains relevant,
compelling and accessible:
•	Develop a flagship County
	Championships accessible to all tennis
	and padel players.
•	Continue to work in partnership with
	Surrey Tennis and other potential
	county partners to stage diversity and
	inclusion events as part of the County
	Championships.
•	Constantly review and evolve
	Middlesex Leagues and Team
	Competitions.
To maintain the highest standards of
governance and financial viability across all
work within the charity:
•	Ensure 100% compliance with
	requirements in the LTA County
	Governance Framework.
•	Submit annual accounts and Trustee
	reports to the Charity Commission.
•	Establish a rolling 3-year financial
	forecast for all income updated 6-
	monthly.
•	Hold an annual review of the Middlesex
	Loans Policy.
To provide safe and progressive solutions to
ensure people who participate in Middlesex
Tennis are welcomed and represent the
communities of North and West London:
•	Identify and support a network of at
	least 40 Middlesex venues (our clubs
	and parks) to provide an inclusive offer
	to attract and sustain a new range of
	players, coaches, volunteers, and
	officials into our sport.
•	Deploy four Inclusion Mentors to
	support Middlesex venues in their
	development of their inclusive offers.
•	Support up to 3 existing disability and
	inclusion tennis/padel programmes
	each year by providing a grant of up to
	£1,500 through the John James
	Disability Inclusion Award.
•	Provide a range of Inclusion
	Awards/Grants of £500 to support
	venues starting out on their inclusion
	journey.
•	Develop and launch a London borough
	flagship project in Hammersmith and
	Fulham, andKensingtonand Chelsea

	in partnership with the Queen’s Club
	Foundation.
To connect and communicate with our key
stakeholders (players/parents, coaches,
volunteers, venues and partners) to support,
motivate and develop their involvement in our
sports:
•	Continue to raise the profile of
	Middlesex Tennis with existing
	stakeholders and extend the reach and
	impact of Middlesex Tennis to a wider
	audience.
•	Seek out feedback from our tennis and
	padel communities to inform our
	strategy and programmes.
•	Streamline our communications and
	ensure the right people are receiving
	relevant and useful information.
•	Strive to professionalise all our events
	and provide opportunity for networking
	and debate.
To grow, upskill and sustain our workforce of
volunteers, coaches, young people, and officials
to provide opportunities to safely participate in
and enjoy our great sports:
•	Focus on the strength, depth, diversity
	and achievements of our volunteer
	workforce.
•	Support coaches to thrive in their
	venues and other settings such as
	parks, schools and youth clubs.
•	Stage venue support events to
	empower venues to operate more
	efficiently and share best practice.
•	Stage an annual Coaching Conference
	with speakers who are world leaders in
	their respective fields.
•	Operate with the County Safeguarding
	Officer to support a network of LTA
	Welfare Officers with advice and
	guidance to assist in making their
	venues safe, secure and accessible to
	all.
Work in	partnership with the LTA and other
partners to outline and provide support for a
range of approaches venues can take to
operate	more sustainably:
•	Commit to change and take part in our
	‘2025 Sustainability Pledges’ to take
	four actions as their first steps in 2025.
•	Pledge to take baseline measurements
	of electricity, water, gas, and tennis ball
	usage in 2024, so that we can build an
	understanding of the impact of our
	venues and how these figures can be
	improved.
•	Pledge to reduce their venue’s impact
	by addressing energy use, waste
	management and sustainable travel.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and consider that the objectives, aims and achievements of ‘Middlesex Tennis’ described in the report enable it to meet its duty to the Charity Commission as per section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, and to the benefit of the public.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The charity makes a range of financial awards and grants to deliver its strategy and achieve its charitable aims and objectives: Performance Foundation– In March 2025, the trustees agreed to launch the ‘Middlesex Tennis Performance Foundation’, a significant step forward in our objective to support high potential players on their journey to national and international tennis success. The budget is £30,000 per annum for an initial 3-year period. Awards will be available for the following: • Junior players aged 12 and under through to 18 and under – who are already competing at Regional and National level. • Young Adults who are competing at international level. • Disability and Inclusive Tennis Athletes (all ages). An ‘early’ award of £1500 was made early in December 2024 to enable a player to compete in the Intellectual Impairment event at the Australian Open in January 2025. The first application window for the Performance Foundation will close in October 2025. John James Award– In partnership with the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, Middlesex Tennis supports up to 3 existing tennis/padel projects or programmes each year with an award of up to £1,500. The awards are provided to projects or programmes who are already delivering pioneering and innovative inclusive tennis/padel projects with priority given to projects or programmes for disabled people from different backgrounds - especially for women, LGBTQ+, low socio-economic groups, and ethnically diverse groups. The first awards were presented in March 2025. Inclusion Awards/Grants- In 2024/25 a budget allocation of £20,000 was allocated to identifying and supporting a network of Middlesex venues to provide an inclusive offer

		to attract and sustain a new range of players, coaches, volunteers, and officials into our sports. In many cases this is matched by an ‘Open Court’ grant from the Lawn Tennis Association. The Queen’s Club Foundation Partnership – In January 2025, the trustees agreed to invest £45,000 over a 3-year period into the ‘Hotspots Programme’, developed in partnership with the Queen’s Club Foundation. The objective is to set up 5 tennis/padel ‘hubs’ to serve vulnerable communities - with the first hub for visually impaired people set to launch in July 2025. The hubs will provide a sustainable year-round activity programme for target communities and create a blueprint for other partners to follow elsewhere in London and across the UK.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Middlesex Tennis does not have a formal social investment policy, but it does invest significantly in a range of activities that promote tennis in our communities. These include: • The Performance Foundation • The John James Awards • The Queen’s Club Foundation – Hot Spots Partnership • Our Inclusion Awards/Grants • Our investment into the Middlesex Tennis ‘Green Team’ to produce the Sustainability strategy. • Interest free venue loans scheme for member clubs/venues to support Middlesex venues to grow tennis and/or padel in Middlesex through capital development, including the upgrading of existing facilities, particularly to make the venue more sustainable, accessible and/or to increase participation. `o` From May 2024 – March 2025, the charity made 3 loans totalling £75,000. It also continued to accept the repayments of 15 loans acquired from the assets of the association prior to it becoming a charity.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The charity is managed by a Board of 9 volunteer Trustees. 3 members hold the positions Chair of the Board of Trustees, Secretary, and Finance Lead. The remaining Trustees all lead on areas where they have experience, expertise, and an interest. Collectively, the Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the charity. Additionally, there are 9 sub-committees known as ‘Advisory Groups’, on which each Trustee serves on at least one.

		Middlesex Tennis has a volunteer pathway that can lead to a Trustee Board position via a transparent recruitment process. Middlesex Tennis has a diverse board of 5 females and 4 males. The Middlesex Chair of Trustees represents the Charity on the Lawn Tennis Association Council. This Council recognised Middlesex Tennis with the ‘Organisation of the Year’ Award in December 2024. The Middlesex Chair of Trustees also chairs the Area Volunteer Forum – 3 meetings a year – where volunteers from London and the southeast share best practice and problem solve. Middlesex Tennis also has a small professional team consisting of 3 part-time staff and 2 full- time members of staff. This is the equivalent of 3.7 full-time employed staff. The work of the Board of Trustees and professional staff is enhanced by the hundreds of volunteers who lead and manage individual clubs, community venues and parks within the county, and those who provide support as officials. These volunteers are recognised through a Middlesex Tennis event during National Volunteer Week, and via the LTA/Middlesex Awards, where volunteers can be nominated by their club/venue members. The charity holds an annual awards event each year to recognise and celebrate the winners’ contributions and achievements. Volunteers are provided with ongoing support throughout the year, including: • The Middlesex Memo (weekly newsletter, sharing best practice, communicating events etc). • Volunteer support events including online and in person forums, and an expansive AGM. • 1-2-1 support from the Middlesex Tennis Team. • Sharing best practice at events, and on the website. • Recognition events as mentioned above. The LTA supports a network of Young Person Welfare Ambassadors, and our Safeguarding Officer provides support for them at a local level.
Other		N/A

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	Participation The number of adults playing tennis each year within Middlesex saw a 21% increase in 2024, rising to 648,547 and a 27% increase in adults playing tennis once a month which rose to 356,262. There was also a 14% increase in 2024 with a total of 66,901 children playing once a week. Middlesex Tennis also supports the LTA in the delivery of the LTA Open Court programme, which actively promotes and delivers opportunities for disabled people to get involved in tennis and padel. The number of venues in Middlesex delivering this programme increased by 7% to 30. We pursue the work of the Charity through 7 workstreams: Performance Middlesex Tennis operates a performance support programme which involves and includes 250 players aged 7 to 18. It has provided regular training opportunities for those players selected through both competition and talent identification. Progression through the pathway into regional and national training (key performance indicators) is demonstrated through the following two initiatives with Middlesex Tennis as the national leading provider of players: • The aged 10 and under training pathway which is closely linked to National Player performance pathway with 35 players in 2025 selected to attend the LTA Regional Training Camp Programme, which then opens the opportunity for selection as part of the Inter Regional and National Training opportunities • For the age group 11 and under to 14 and under, 31 players were selected for the LTA Regional Training Centre programme. This programme allows players to access heavily subsidised programmes, thus alleviating some of the financial pressures faced by families looking to progress through the pathway. 2024/25 saw 26 Middlesex representative teams competing across the structured and organised LTA County Cup competitions, aimed at Junior, Adult and Senior teams, spanning an age range of 7 through to 75+. Over 170 players were involved in these performance team competitions

across the reporting period with National title
successes achieved as follows:
• Men’s age 65+
• Women’s 50+
• Women’s 40+
• Girls 12 and under
• Girls 11u
• Boys 10u
• Girls 10u
• Boys 9u
• Girls 9u
As a result of these very strong performance
Middlesex Tennis achieved 2ndplace as part of
the LTA County Cup Race Leader Board.
Competition
Competition forms the bedrock of the Middlesex
Tennis offer to its member venues and players
through the staging of a comprehensive league
structure which is open to over 12,000 players
who have recorded results in 2024/25 both in
Winter and Summer leagues.
The Middlesex Tennis league competitions are
open to junior, adult and senior teams and are
fully inclusive to players who have SEN
requirements or are disabled.
107 registered competition venues have
participated in the Middlesex league, making it
the largest team-based structure across the
United Kingdom.
Middlesex Tennis stages an annual County
Championship with 303 competitors in 2024.
As part of these championships learning and
disability events have been very well represented
across the following categories:
• Para standing (18 players)
• Learning disability (14 players)
A key success of the aforementioned events, saw
disabled and able-bodied athletes competing side
by side which was both motivational and
inspirational to everyone involved and reinforced
the inclusion and competition strategic aims of
Middlesex Tennis.
In 2024 Middlesex Tennis supported two
additional tournaments open to players with
learning and SEN. These events illustrate the
commitment of Middlesex Tennis in supporting
competition growth and development through the
area of inclusion and disability.
• In July, Mayfield TC, supported by
Middlesex Tennis, organised and ran a
very successful learning disability
tournament with 31 participants, which
included individuals with cerebral palsy,
autism, and Down’s syndrome -a unique
event which is growing year by year.
• In September, Thistleworth TC (West
London) staged a Down’s syndrome
event for juniors, all of whom had an

incredible day of fun games, skill
development and competition suited to
their age and stage.
Governance and Finance
In March 2025, we successfully completed the
LTA’s Governance framework. LTA colleagues
will review our continued commitment and
compliance to the framework every 3 years, with
the next review due in 2028.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Queen’s Club Foundation Hotspots - The
Middlesex Tennis Board of Trustees made a firm
commitment of £15,000 to the Queen’s Club
Foundation for the 2024/25 financial year. The
objective is to set up 5 tennis/padel ‘hubs’ to
serve vulnerable communities and will provide a
sustainable year-round activity programme for
target communities and create a blueprint for
other partners to follow elsewhere in London and
across the UK.
John James Award - Supported 3 existing
tennis/padel projects or programmes with an
award of £1,500 each. The first awards were
presented in March 2025, with 3 scheduled
payments to be made from April 2025 subject to
meeting conditions. The awards enable projects
or programmes who are already delivering
pioneering and innovative inclusive tennis/padel
projects to enhance their offer or to add
increased financial sustainability. Priority for the
awards are given to projects or programmes for
disabled people from different backgrounds -
especially for women, LGBTQ+, low socio-
economic groups, and ethnically diverse groups.
Inclusion Mentors - Middlesex Tennis recruited
and funded the work of 4 Inclusion Mentors who
provided expert support to Middlesex Tennis
venues, helping them to deliver inclusive offers
that reflect and serve their communities. Through
hands-on guidance from developing inclusive
sessions and adapting facilities, to supporting
coach education and inclusive club practices.
Inclusion Mentors help clubs to grow as places
where everyone feels recognised and supported.
Engagement and Communication
Middlesex Tennis connects and communicates
with our key stakeholders (players/parents,
coaches, volunteers, venues and partners) to
support, motivate and develop their involvement
in our sports by the following communication
methods:
• Website
• Middlesex Memo - Weekly newsletter via
email
`o` May 2024 = Subscribers -1,772,
open rate - 59%, clicks – 2%
`o` March 2025 = Subscribers -
2,108, open rate – 61%, clicks –
4%

`o` 19% growth from May 2024 to
March 2025
• Social Media
`o` Facebook – 652 followers, 162
posts across year
`o` Instagram – 3,051 followers, 144
posts across year
`o` X/Twitter – 1,303 followers, 139
posts across year
`o` LinkedIn – 221 followers
Workforce
As well as driving strategic aims through its board
of trustees and professional staff, Middlesex
Tennis relies on and supports its ‘tennis family’
which includes coaches, volunteers and officials.
It seeks to engage with this community through
the staging of events, workshops and moments of
celebration which brings this vast group of people
ever closer together.
There are currently 681 registered and accredited
coaches operating across Middlesex. The role of
the county is to support and further develop the
coaching workforce to be better equipped to
deliver programmes and initiatives to all core
groups of tennis participants and competitors.
Working in conjunction with U Coach (LTA
Workforce Development Centre), the following
programme of qualifications and CPD have been
delivered across Middlesex:
• 16 LTA Assistant courses
• 4 LTA Instructor courses
• 2 LTA Coach courses
• 19 Tennis CPD events
• 2 Padel Instructor courses
2025 also saw the launch of our Tennis Leaders
programme which has the aim of recruiting young
coaches and to address the shortfall of coaches
needed to deliver programmes at the coal face.
A number of events were organised throughout
the year aimed at engaging, supporting and
recognising our officials and volunteers.
Highlights included:

Celebrating Summer League teams event (Ealing LTC in January 2025)
• Middlesex/LTA Tennis Awards evening (The Queen’s Club in March 2025) – with 140 people gathering at The Queen’s Club to recognise the vast number of achievements and contributions within Middlesex Tennis.

As part of the Middlesex/LTA awards process a number of recognised individuals were recommended to the national awards panel of the LTA. These included:

Gham Patel (Performance Coach of the Year)
Anne Nicholls (Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year)
• Mayfield TC (Competition of the Year)
The Queens Club Foundation (Tennis Opened Up Award)
• Kings College London (University of the Year)
• David Nana (Young Person of the Year). David was also named as the National Young Person of the Year.

Environmental Sustainability In 2024/25 the Middlesex Tennis ‘Green Team’ created the first ever County Tennis Sustainability Strategy supporting our parks and venues to take action around sustainable travel, recycling, and energy provision. The strategy has been used as a blueprint to encourage other tennis associations to act.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The charity published the Middlesex Tennis Strategy 2024 - 2027 in 2024 – and this is shared on our website - Our Aims-Middlesex Tennis A detailed Strategy Tracker is completed on a quarterly basis and monitored by the Board of Trustees. The Strategy Tracker is shared and reported on at each Board meeting. A larger tracker is also used to monitor progress on ‘business as usual’ items.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	The performance of fundraising activities has been excellent. Total annual fundraising amounts have increased in each of the last two years: • Total funds raised in the period 1st February 2023 to 31stJanuary 2024 = £342,400 • Total funds raised in the period 1st February 2024 to 31stJanuary 2025 = £473,280
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other		N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The total income of the charity for the year was £744,721 against total expenditure of £198,607. All expenditure was in line with the key objectives of the charity. During the year, the charity made a surplus of £546,115, this included a one-off donation of £298,453 from Middlesex County Lawn Tennis Association. The charity is in good financial health; the Trustees consider that its related income and accumulated funds are sufficient to fulfil its day- to-day objectives. In the opinion of the trustees there are adequate resources available to meet the foreseeable obligations of the charity. The trustees confirm that the major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by them, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Middlesex Tennis Reserves and Loans Policy was approved at the board meeting on 17 January 2024. The policy states: ‘Our reserves are generally intended for future unexpected need, or to pursue an opportunity in line with our purposes’. Covid 19 created an unexpected need for Middlesex Tennis, costing us an estimated £255,000. The LTA – the governing body for tennis and padel and a significant grant provider for us, recommends that we hold up to a maximum of 2 years operating costs in reserves. Middlesex, therefore, aspire to hold no more than 2 years operating costs in reserve. Our policy also states: ‘On the assumption that in the short to medium term (the next 3 years) we maintain our reserves at £600,000 or above, we allocate half of our reserves to interest free venue (club) loans for facility enhancement’. ‘In addition to the use of our reserves for loans, we maintain an agile approach to allow the county to pursue an opportunity in line with our purposes. This might be for an investment in indoor courts or padel courts for example’.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Total reserves as of 31 March were £546,114, including £222,386 in the Club loans designated fund.
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	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	The principal sources of funding are: • Revenue raised from corporate sponsorship agreements • An annual grant from the Lawn Tennis Association.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risks facing the charity are: • The sole reliance on 2 funding streams that are controlled by the Lawn Tennis Association and the All England Lawn Tennis Club. • The consequent lack of diversity of fundraising activities. • A relatively high number of staff on permanent contracts if income levels fall.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	The charity operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and its constitution is available on theMiddlesex Tennis website- Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	The charity operates as a 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	The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees. There are 9 Trustees that make up the Board, and all operate as volunteers. 3 members hold the positions Chair of the Board of Trustees, Secretary, and Finance Lead and the remaining Trustees all lead on areas where they have experience, expertise, and an interest. The first charity trustees (9 trustees) are named in the Constitution. At the third annual general meeting of the members of Middlesex Tennis, and on each third annual general meeting thereafter (each, a ‘Trustee Appointment AGM’), all the Charity Trustees shall retire from office. The vacancies arising shall be filled by the decision of the members at the Trustee Appointment AGM in line with the charity’s constitution. The members or the Charity Trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new charity trustee, whether in place of a charity trustee who has retired or been removed or as an additional charity trustee, provided that the limit on the number of charity trustees would not exceed 12 or go below the minimum of 5. Middlesex Tennis has a volunteer pathway that can lead to a Trustee Board position via a transparent recruitment process. All Trustees are required to agree in writing to act as trustees of Middlesex Tennis.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	There is an induction programme in place for new trustees that include a skills audit and compulsory training in safeguarding, and a programme of continuous learning and development.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	9 Trustees make up the Board. 3 members hold the positions of Chair of the Board of Trustees, Secretary, and Finance Lead, and the remaining Trustees all lead on areas where they have experience, expertise, and an interest. Additionally, there are 9 sub-committees known as ‘Advisory Groups’: • Finance and Governance • Marketing and Communications • Competitions • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

		• Performance • Venue Support • Safeguarding • Sponsorship • Coaching Middlesex Tennis also has a small professional team consisting of 3 part-time staff and 2 full- time members of staff. This is the equivalent of 3.7 full-time employed staff.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Middlesex Tennis is part of a coordinated network of county tennis associations that are supported by the Lawn Tennis Association, which is the governing body of the sport in the UK. There is 2-way communication, which is primarily executed by the role of the LTA Middlesex councillor who attends quarterly meetings and who is the conduit for the 2-way communications.
Other		N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Middlesex Tennis
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1208360
Charity’s principal address	Middlesex Tennis, Gunnersbury Triangle Club, Triangle Way, London, W3 8LN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Phil Veasey	Chair	22/05/2024 - to present
Hilary Watts	Secretary	22/05/2024 - to present
Michelle Barber	Finance Lead	22/05/2024 - 22/05/2025 (resigned)
Joan Major		22/05/2024 - 31/07/2024 (resigned)
Mark Keothavong		22/05/2024 - to present
Karen Shepley		22/05/2024 - to present
Matt Robinson		22/05/2024 - to present
John Love		22/05/2024 - to present
Desiree Fields		22/05/2024 - to present
Anne Nicholls		12/03/2025 - to present

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
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held None 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 adviser	Name	Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Andrew Lewandowski – Middlesex Tennis Manager Katie Birtwistle – Middlesex Tennis Operations Manager

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees decare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Phil Veasey	Hilary Watts
	Chair	Secretary
	20th January 2026

Charity registration number 1208360 IEngland and Wales) MIDDLESEX TENNIS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

MIDDLESEX TENNIS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees P Veasey H Watts D Fields M Robinson M Keolhavong K Shepley J Love A Nicholls F Beyad (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 22 May 20241 (Appointed 9 April 20251 (Appointed 22 May 20251 Charty number (England and Wales} 1208360 Independent examiner TaylorAssociates 1st Floor Gallery Court 28 Arcadia Avenue London N3 2FG Bankers Barclay5 Bank PIC Wembley & Park Royal 2 Leicesler, Leicestershire, LE87, 2BB

MIDDLESEX TENNIS CONTENTS Page Trustees report Independent examiner's report ststement of financial activities Balance sheet Stslemenl of cash flows Notes lo the financial statements 7-15

MIDDLESEX TENNIS TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statement5 for the period ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Objectives and activities The charity's objectives are to promote community participaty'on in healthy, safe and in¢lusive recreation by the development and SLJPPOrt of sport (primarily being tennis and padell in the County for the benefit of the inhabitants in the county of Middlesex. Middlesex Tennis is dedicated lo creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels represented. By supporting indusive venues and promoting equality, the charity aims lo attract diverse players, coaches, and volunteers while ensuring tennis and padel are accessible lo all. The charity's focus on gromring the workforce includes investing in coaches, young people. and volunteers. Through innovative training and sharing best pradi¢es, Middlesex Tennis empowers ils community and ensures the sport's sustainability. Middlesex Tennis also nurtures excellence through robust competition and performance pathways. From grassroots to professional levels, the charity provides the support needed lo succeed on national and intemalional stages, building a bright future for tennis and padel in Middlesex. The trustees have referred lo the guidance in the charity commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of the charity and in planning the future the future activities. In particular, the trustees o)nsider how planned ad'vib'es will contribute to the aims and objectives they have sel. Publio benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charty Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achievements and perfomiance Significant &clNvilies and achievements against objectives During the year, the charity made progress in promoting community partiapation in healthy, safe, and inclusive recreation through tennis and padel in Middlesex. We supported local clubs and venues, helped increase public engagement with the sport, and worked to improve access for underrepresented groups. Activities included community outreach, coach and volunteer development, and support for competitions and club developrnent. All work was carried out in line wrth our charitable objectives and in collaboration with relevant partners. Plans for future eriods In 2025. Middlesex Tennis launched the Inclusive Hotspots programme in partnership with the The Queen's Club Foundab'on a three-year. joint investment to break down barriers and create lasting community impact through tennis and padel. Focusing on five priority groups - disadvantaged children, Women refugees, homeless adults, visually impaired adults, and children with autism - the programme delivers free weekly sessions. holiday camps, and workforce development in Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea. Alongside local delivery, the project will develop toolkits lo help other London boroughs and regions replicate the model, extending the impact far beyond the initial sites.

MIDDLESEX TENNIS TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Financial review The total income of the charity for the year was £744,721 against lotsl expenditure of £198,607. All expenditure was in line with the key objectives of the charity. During the year. the charity made a surplus of £546,115. this included a one off donation of £298,453 from Middlesex County Lawn Tennis Association. The Charity is in good financial health,. the Trustees consider that its related income and accumulated funds are sufficient to fulfil its day to day Objectives. In the opinion of the trustees there are adequate resources available lo meet the foreseeable obligations of the charity. The ttuslees confim that the major risks to which the charity is exposèd, as identified by them, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The trustees will continue lo promote the charity's activities being the promotion of the community participation in the year ahead. Reseryes polioy The LTA recommends that counties hold up lo 2 years operating costs in reserves. We should note that if we were to exceed this amount then we would be likely to receive a redUd annual grant from the LTA. 11 Is the policy of the charity that unreslricled funds which have not been designated for a speeifie use should be maintained al a level equivalent lo between 12 10 18 month's expenditure. The Iruslees considers that reserves al this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding. they will be able lo continue the charity's current activities while ¢onsideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. strUure. govgmance and management Middlesex Tennis is an independent charity Iregislered number 12083601. The goveming document is the memorandum and articles of association dated 22 May 2024. All business of the charity is conducted in accordance with ils memorandum and srticles of association together with the rule5 incotpor8ted wthin this document The Trustees who served during the period and up lo the dale of signature of the financial stslemenls were.. M Barber (Appointed 22 May 2024 and resigned 22 May 20251 P Veasey (Appointed 22 May 20241 H Watts (Appointed 22 May 20241 D Fields (Appointed 22 May 20241 M Robinson (Appointed 22 May 20241 M Keolhavong (Appointed 22 May 20241 K Shepley (Appointed 22 May 20241 J Love IAppoinled 22 May 20241 A Nicholls (Appointed 9 April 20251 F Beyad (Appointed 22 May 20251 J Major (Appointed 22 May 2024 and resigned 31 July 20241 Recwitment and appointment of trustees None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. The report was approved by the Board of Trustees. F Beyad Trustee 11 December 2025

MIDDLESEX TENNIS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MIDDLESEX TENNIS l Teporl lo the Trustees on my &xamination of the financial statements of Middlesex Tennis Ithe tharilyl for the peiiod ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and ba$is of report As the Trnstées of the charity you are restM)nsible for the preparation of thè financial sialemènls in accordance with the requirem6nts of Ihe Charities Acl 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the ¢harty's financial slalements carried under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Diredions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb} of ihè Charities Act 2011. Indèpèndent examlnerf$ Statement Since the charity's gloss inctsrne exceeded £250,000. the independent examiner musl be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm that l arn qualified lo undertake the examinalon because l am a member tsf the Inslilule ol Chartered Ac¢¢untanls in England arid Wales, whlch is one of the listèd bodies. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charlty has prepared the financial statem8nls in accordance with the relevant version of the Stalemènl ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standaid applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preferènce lo the Acctsunting and Reporting by Charilie5." Statement of Re¢ommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to tn the extant iegulats'ons bul has now been wilhdr8wn. l understsnd Ihal this ha5 been don¥ tn order for the finanaal statements to provide 8 true and fail eW in accordance with UK Generally Aecepted Accounting Practi. I have completed my examinalion. I confimi that nts matters have Come lo my attentson in connection with tho ex8mination giving me cause to believe that in any rnalerial respect.. 8ceounling records were not kèpt in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 01 the Charities Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those records.. or the financial slalernenls do not comply with the applicable requirements conceining the form and contenl of financial statements set out in the Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 othe¥ than any requirement that the finan¢lal statements give a Inje and fair view. which is not a matter CLJnsid@red as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which allenlion h uld be drawn in this report in order lo enable a pioper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached. $lf Ha$8an TaylorAs$o¢l#te$ 131 Floor Gallery Court 28 Arcadia Avenue London N3 2FG 11 December 2025

MIDDLESEX TENNIS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted fund$ 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total 2025 Notes Income and endowments from- Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 675,415 36,776 3,149 675,415 66,158 3,149 29,382 Total income 715,340 29,382 744,722 Expenditure on- Charitable activities 169,226 29,382 198,608 Total expenditure 169,226 29,382 198,608 Net income and movement in funds 546,114 546,114 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances al 22 May 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 546,114 546,114 The stslemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All income and expenditure derive from Continuing activities.

MIDDLESEX TENNIS BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 1,135 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 232,244 394,042 626.286 181,3071 CreditoTr: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets 544,979 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 548,114 The funds ofthe charity Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund (Club Loans) 16 323,728 222,386 546,114 548,114 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11 December 2025 F Beyad Trustee

MIDDLESEX TENNIS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Notes Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Cash generated from operations 18 617,941 Invgstlng actlvltlgs Purchase of tangible fixed assets Club loans 11,5131 1222,3861 Net cash used in investing activities 1223,8991 Net cash generated from financing activities Net Incrga$g In ¢a$h and ca$h gqulvalgnts 394,042 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equlvalents at end of perlod 394,042

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charity inforniation Middlesex County Lawn Tennis Association is an Association incorporated in England and Wales and bound by its constitution. 1.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordan wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" The charity Is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared In slerfing, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial stslemenls are rounded lo the nearest £. The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Going concern Al the time of approving the financial stslemenls, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of aontIng in preparing the financial stslemenls. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Designated fijnds comprise funds which have been sel aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Reslricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may bè used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes lo the financial slalements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to il after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts Can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are renised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance condrf(ions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in relation to donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise rf the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Icontlnuedl 1.5 Expendltu Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllemenl, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The c051s of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct cost5 and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated dire¢lly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any impaimient losses. Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Fixtures and fittings 250/0 reducing balance The gain or IDSS arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.7 Impairment of fixed assets Al each reporting end date. the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo detemiine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimienl loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent of the impaimienl loss lif any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call wth banks. other short-lerm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowngs in current liabilities. 1.9 Financial instruments The charty has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the contractual provisions of the instrLJmenl. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a nel basis or lo realise the asset and setue the liability simultaneously. BasiTC financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al transaction price Including transadion Costs and are subsequently carried al amorh.sed cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Icontlnuedl Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of Interest. Financial Iiabililies classified as payable thin one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as CLJrrent liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequenuy measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derècognised when the charity's eonlractual oblig8tions expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Temiination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Critical accounting Ostimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Income from donatlons and legacles Unrestricted funds 2025 Donations and gifts Donation from Middlesex County LTA Limf(ed 298,453 376,962 675,415 The Charity took over the activities and assets of Middlesex County Lawn Tennis Association. At 31 March 2025 £298,453 of net assets were transferred and have been included as a donation in the financial statements.

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charitable activities Unrestrlcted funds 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total 2025 Senior Team CompetitlDns Junior Team Competitions Performance- County Training Fees Performance related grants 12,170 3,810 20,796 12,170 3,810 20.796 29,382 29,382 36,776 29,382 66,158 Perfomiance related grants analysls Total 2025 LTA Funding Grant LTAThF Grants 27,632 1,750 Middlesex Tennis received a total of £108,150 core funding from the LTA for the 2024 calendar year and a total Of £110,529 for the calendar year 2024. With the Change in year and formation of the ¢harity, these accounts show £27,632 for thè 3 months from 1 Jan 2025 10 31 Jan 2025. The othèr element of the core grant for this period 22 May 2024 to 31 Dec 2025 is included in the transfer assets from Middlesex County Lawn Tennis Association, see note 3. Investment income Unrestricted funds 2026 Other income 3,149 10-

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities Total 2025 Direct costs Competition Engagement and Communication Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 91,521 2,371 10,405 104,297 Share of support and governance costs Isee note 71 Support 94,311 198,608 Analysis by fund Unreslricled funds Restricted funds 169,226 29,382 198,608 Support ¢o$ts allo¢at&d lo actlvltlos Totsl 2025 Staff costs Depreciation IT expenses Legal & professional Storage Bookkeeping Telephone Committee Expenses Postage Sundry Expenses Bank charges 69,813 378 6,190 2,033 2.850 3,360 1,788 1,550 4,186 2,157 94,311 Net movement in funds 2025 The net movement in funds is stated after chargingllcredib'ngl.. Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial stslements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 378

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees None of the Trustees lor any persons connected wth them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the period. 10 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the period was.. 2025 Number Employm&nt ¢o$ts 2026 INages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 61,373 6,585 1.652 69,610 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Rgmun&ratlon of key managèmont p&rsonno1 The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows.. 2025 Aggregate compensation 24,131 11 Taxation The charity is exempt from laxalion on its activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes. 12-

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Tangible fixed assets Fixtur8s and fitting5 Cost Additions 1,513 Al 31 March 2025 1,513 Depreciation and impaiment Depreciation charged in the period 378 Al 31 March 2025 378 Carrying amount Al 31 March 2025 1,135 13 Debtors 2025 Amounts falllng due wlthln on& year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 5,752 222,386 4,106 232,244 14 Credltors: amounts falllng (lue wlthln one year 2025 Notes Other taxation and social security Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals 2,757 55,462 16.315 487 6,286 15 81,307 15 Deferred Income 2025 LTA grant Other deferred income 29,382 26,080 55,462 13-

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 Deferred Income Icontlnuedl Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows.. 2025 Deferred income is included within.. Current liabilV(ies 55,462 Movements in the period". Deferred income al 22 May 2024 ReSourS deferred in the period 55,462 Deferred income at 31 March 2025 55,462 16 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslricled ftjnds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 22 May 2024 Incoming r&sourc&s Resources exponded Transfers At 31 March 2026 Designated fvnds General funds 209,079 1209,0791 209,079 337,035 715,340 1169,2261 715,340 1169,2261 546,114 The Trustees have sel aside a designated fund to the value of oulslanding Club Loans. These are interest free loans given lo Middlesex tènnis clubs lo support capital projects. 17 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the period (- none). 14-

MIDDLESEX TENNIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Cash generated from operations 2025 Surplus for the period 546,114 Adjustments for- Depreryalion and impairment of tangible fixed assets 378 Movements In worklng capltal: {Increasel in debtors Increase in creditors Increase in deferred in¢ome {9,8581 25,845 55,462 Cash generated from operatlons 617,941 19 Anatysls of changes In net fundslldebtl The charity had no material debt during the year. 15-

Charity registration number 1208360 IEngland and Wales) MIDDLESEX TENNIS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

MIDDLESEX TENNIS CONTENTS Page Trustees report Independent examiner's report ststement of financial activities Balance sheet Stslemenl of cash flows Notes lo the financial statements 7-15