THE NICK MATHEW FOUNDATION – CHARITY NUMBER 1212138
TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30/09/2025
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Nick Matthew Foundation
Registered Charity Number: 1212138
Registered Address: Ashwood, Unit 2 Manor Court, Leeds, LS1 8LQ
Trustees during the reporting period:
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Stephen Blacksell
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Kirnjeet Dibra
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Stuart Janes
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Stafford Murray
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Kelly May Fellows
2. Structure, Governance and Management
The Nick Matthew Foundation is constituted as a charitable organisation with the purpose of supporting community participation in healthy recreation, particularly through the provision of training, facilities and the coordination of sporting and physical activities associated with squash and other racket sports capable of improving health.
During the period to 30 September 2025, the trustees focused on establishing the governance framework required for effective and compliant operation. This included:
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Developing and approving key governance policies (safeguarding, financial controls, conflicts of interest, data protection).
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Establishing appropriate financial management systems.
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Defining the charity’s strategic aims and operational priorities.
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Setting up procedures for risk management and trustee decision-making.
The trustees met regularly throughout the period to ensure the charity was properly structured before commencing programme delivery.
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3. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are to support community participation in healthy recreation, particularly through squash and other racket sports that promote physical wellbeing.
During the reporting period, the charity’s activities were intentionally limited to:
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Fundraising to build the financial base required for future programme delivery.
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Establishing governance and operational procedures to ensure the charity is compliant, sustainable and well-positioned to deliver its charitable purposes.
No direct programme delivery took place during this period, as the trustees prioritised building a strong foundation for long-term impact.
4. Achievements and Performance
Although operational activity was limited, the charity made meaningful progress in its developmental phase. Key achievements include:
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Securing initial donations and fundraising commitments.
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Establishing a governance structure aligned with Charity Commission expectations.
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Building relationships with potential partners, community organisations and sporting bodies.
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Preparing the groundwork for future delivery of squash-based community programmes and wider racket-sport initiatives.
These steps position the charity to begin delivering activities that promote physical activity, health and community engagement in the next reporting period.
5. Financial Review
During the period ending 30 September 2025, the charity’s financial activity consisted primarily of:
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Receipt of initial donations and fundraising income.
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Expenditure limited to essential start-up and governance-related costs (e.g., registration fees, policy development, administrative expenses).
The charity ended the period with a positive financial position, with funds retained to support programme development in the following year.
The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate reserves for its current stage of development and will review its reserves policy as operational activity increases.
6. Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Although the charity did not yet deliver direct services during this period, all preparatory work undertaken was directed toward enabling future public
benefit through increased access to healthy recreational activities, particularly squash and other racket sports.
7. Plans for Future Periods
In the next reporting period, the charity intends to:
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Launch its first community squash and physical activity programmes.
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Develop partnerships with schools, clubs and community groups.
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Expand fundraising activity to support programme growth.
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Begin delivering training, coaching and facility-based initiatives aligned with its charitable objectives.
8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. They confirm that they have taken all necessary steps to ensure the charity is compliant with its statutory obligations.
Charity Registration Number: 1212138
Financial Statements For the year ended 30th September 2025
Nick Matthew Foundation
Income Statement
Account Year Ended 30[th] September 2025
| Income | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Donation:Scarborough Group | £10,000 | - |
| Net | £10,000 | - |
| Expenses | ||
| Website and Domain | £127.97 | - |
| Consultancy | £1,100.00 | - |
| Total Operating Expenses | £1,227.97 | - |
| Net Income | £8,772.03 | - |