Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Aug 2024 To 31 July 2025
Charity name: Milton Keynes Junior Ice Hockey Club (MKJIHC)
Charity registration number: 1210226
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 | The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for people ages 4-18 years old in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas by the provision of facilities for the playing of ice hockey. |
| 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 |
The charity provides development for the youth in ice hockey through regular training sessions, internal club leagues and as part of the national junior leagues. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As trustees, we have held to the guidance given by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity aims to encourage young people to partake and develop in ice hockey. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity has volunteers in many positions throughout the club including but not limited to: committee, managers, assistant managers, coaches, assistant coaches and off ice officials. |
| Not applicable |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Through the past year the charity has had a number of achievements and successes: • The U16 team was the national winning team in their category and undefeated during the season. • Our youngest team, the U10’s won their tournament in Cambridge • Our U19 team came second in the league • We introduced a noticeboard at the rink to improve sharing of information • New kit was introduced to create a better sense of team spirit. • Young coaches program where players from the senior teams who show an interest in coaching assist with the more junior teams. • A pathway to the next level team (MK Thunder) was introduced. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The club is one of the only junior clubs that has a dedicated Inclusion Lead as part of the team. There is also an emphasis on the development of the Girls Teams as well as the addition of B teams to offer further opportunities for those requiring additional development in the sport. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Sponsorship has increased significantly over the season. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in good standing with reserves in place. Balance in reserves is over what is required, and the club are going to invest in additional training equipment, plus coaching support. Then review at the end of the next season to potentially reduce fees. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held in place to ensure ice time can be covered for 3 months to the value of £30,000. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,000. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| 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 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Membership fees, sponsorship, 2nd hand kit sales, general merchandise. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | • Availability of ice time for training • Coaching ratios • Safeguarding |
| Other | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Trustees are voted in through the members of the charity. |
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 | As set by the Charities Commission |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity follows governance from the England Ice Hockey Association and is required to adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the EIHA. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Planet Ice provide the ice time for training and games. |
| Other | Not applicable |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Milton Keynes Junior Ice Hockey Club (MKJIHC) |
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| Other name the charity uses | MK Storm |
| Registered charity number | 1210226 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 South Row Elder Gate Milton Keynes MK9 1DL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Furnell | Chairman | ||
| Neil Conroy | Treasurer | 14 July2025 | |
| Alison Potter | Secretary | 14 July2025 | |
– 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 Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| ~~SIGN~~ | ||
| Neil Conroy | Alison Potter | |
Treasurer |
Secretary | |
| 17/02/2026 | ||
| 17/02/2026 |