Charity registration number 293137
THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | C Millward- Spence |
|---|---|
| M Craig | |
| A Johns | |
| M Wallis | |
| M Edwards | |
| Yvonne Jessup | |
| Charity number | 293137 |
| Principal address | Unit 14 |
| 1-11 Willow Lane | |
| Mitcham | |
| Surrey | |
| Mitcham | |
| CR4 4NA | |
| Independent examiner | Siobhan Glenister, ACA |
| 5 The Square | |
| Bagshot | |
| Surrey | |
| United Kingdom | |
| GU19 5AX |
THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustee report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 13 |
THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
TRUSTEE REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year 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 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
To advance the physical education of young persons and to encourage them to participate in gymnastics, up to and including Olympic level, by providing a gymnasium, coaches, and classes.
Public benefit
To advance for the benefit of the public the education of young persons who are pupils at schools polytechnics universities and other centres of education in the area of the London borough of Sutton and the neighbourhood by ensuring that due attention is given to the physical education of such pupils as well as to the development and occupation of their minds and with a view to furthering this object or provide or assist in the organisation and provision of facilities and to encourage such pupils to participate in gymnastics. ii) to promote facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation or other leisure time occupation of young people who are under the age of 25 and resident in the area of benefit and who by reason of their youth or social and economic circumstances have need of such facilities with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Achievements and performance
Provide gymnastics classes to the local community at every level and age. Participation in competitions both recreational and artistic.
Financial review
During the period the Charity had income resources of £305,808 and a total expenditure of £303,380 resulting in net profit of £2,428.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be reinvested in new equipment and subsidizing fees for those in need.
The trustees consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund the activities of the Charity for the foreseeable future. The trustees are of the view that the charity is a going concern
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is controlled by it’s governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: C Millward- Spence
M Craig
A Johns
M Wallis M Edwards Yvonne Jessup
The Charity’s principal decision-making body is the board of trustees, who are elected from it’s membership. The Charity recruits it’s trustees from its member organisations through a process of election.
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Statement of Trustee responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Sutton School Of Gymnastics (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Which are set out on pages 04 to 13.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Siobhan Glenister, ACA
5 The Square Bagshot Surrey GU19 5AX United Kingdom
Dated: 14 July 2025
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Voluntary Income | 3 | 291,506 | 290,886 |
| Activities for generating funds | 4 | 9,972 | 10,287 |
| Other income | 5 | 4,330 | 4,769 |
| Total income | 305,808 | 305,942 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Activities for generating funds | 6 | 303,380 | 329,976 |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 2,428 | (24,034) | |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 257,289 | 281,323 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 259,717 | 257,289 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission under number 293137 and regulated by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners dated 03 December 1985.
1.1 Accounting convention
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” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if 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.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to 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 at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment 10% Reducing balance
The gain or loss 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
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2 Critical accounting estimates 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 to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates 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.
3 Voluntary Income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants received | 8,286 | 21,947 |
| Membership fees | 269,356 | 259,024 |
| Competition income | 13,864 | 9,915 |
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Activities for generating funds
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Services provided | 32 | 82 | |
| Sales of clothing | 9,940 | 10,205 | |
| 9,972 | 10,287 | ||
| 5 | Other income | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Award scheme income | 4,330 | 4,769 | |
| 6 | Activities for generating funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Staff costs | 173,747 | 167,648 | |
| Charitable expenditure | 28,096 | 44,364 | |
| 201,843 | 212,012 | ||
| Share of support costs (see note 7) | 99,797 | 116,104 | |
| Share of governance costs (see note 7) | 1,740 | 1,860 | |
| 303,380 | 329,976 |
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 7 Support costs Support costs Governance costs £ £ Depreciation 13,140 - Repair and maintenance 2,077 - Insurances 1,663 - Rent and rates 61,635 - Cleaning 1,324 - Computer running cost 565 - Sundry expenses 4,227 - Telecommunication 2,017 - Legal and professional 13,149 - Accountancy - 1,740 99,797 1,740 Analysed between Charitable activities 99,797 1,740 8 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
2025 £ 13,140 2,077 1,663 61,635 1,324 565 4,227 2,017 13,149 1,740 101,537 101,537 2025 £ 13,140 |
2024 £ 14,214 1,268 1,822 61,231 1,808 576 4,468 1,614 29,103 1,860 |
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| 117,964 | ||
| 117,964 | ||
| 2024 £ 14,214 |
9 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year. 10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number |
| 21 | 21 |
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Employees (Continued)
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2025 £ 162,641 7,951 3,155 173,747 |
2024 £ 156,636 7,951 3,061 |
|---|---|---|
| 167,648 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
12 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |
|---|---|
| Plant and | |
| equipment | |
| £ | |
| Cost | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 234,019 |
| Additions | 3,474 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 237,493 |
| Depreciation and impairment | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 106,089 |
| Depreciation charged in the year | 13,140 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 119,229 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 118,264 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 127,930 |
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THE SUTTON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 14 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2025 £ 3,378 875 1,800 6,053 2025 £ 3,155 |
2024 £ - 707 1,860 |
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| 2,567 | ||
| 2024 £ 3,061 |
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
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| 2024 | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 257,289 | 305,808 | (303,380) | 259,717 |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 281,323 | 305,942 | (329,976) | 257,289 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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