## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **1[st] October 2023 to 31[st] August 2024 Charity name: Manchester Revolution Wheelchair Basketball Club Charity registration number: 504371** ## **Objectives and Activities** |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|The objects of the club shall be the relief of disabled persons by
the promotion and encouragement of active sports among such
disabled persons and by assisting the work of statutory
authorities and other voluntary organisations engaged in
providing facilities for physical and mental recreation.| |---|---| |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.|The charity’s core activity is the delivery of wheelchair basketball
sessions in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, open
to individuals from the age of 5 upwards. These sessions aim to
promote physical activity, teamwork, and social inclusion for
people of all abilities.
In addition to recreational sessions, the charity provides
opportunities for players to participate in competitive sport
through its teams, which compete in the British Wheelchair
Basketball National League. This pathway enables participants
to develop their skills and engage in sport at both developmental
and elite levels.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
when exercising their duties and making decisions. In particular,
the trustees have ensured that the activities of the charity,
including the provision and promotion of wheelchair basketball
opportunities, deliver clear public benefit by advancing amateur
sport and promoting physical and mental well-being among
individuals with disabilities.| ## **Additional information** |Contribution made by
volunteers|The trustees are grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm of
our volunteers, whose contributions are vital to the operation of
Manchester Revolution. Their support enables us to deliver
inclusive sporting opportunities and community engagement
throughout the year.| |---|---| ## **Achievements and Performance** |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.|During the 2023/24 season, Manchester Revolution
successfully delivered weekly wheelchair basketball
sessions, maintaining a strong level of engagement and
participation throughout the year.
As a result of this continued commitment, the club entered
two mixed teams into the British Wheelchair Basketball
National League. The First Team delivered an outstanding
performance, finishing third in the Premier League and also
securing third place at the National League Playoffs. The
Second Team also performed admirably in Division 2,
finishing mid-table. Importantly, this provided valuable
competitive experience for several of our development
players—an area the club is keen to build on further in the
2024/25 season.
In addition to domestic competition, the First Team
represented the club at the EuroCup Qualifiers in Hanover,
Germany, where they delivered a strong showing and
finished mid-table. Although the team did not progress to the
finals, the experience gained was invaluable and will inform
future European competition efforts.| |---|---| ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|At the end of the financial period, the charity reported total
income of £25,543 and total expenditure of £22,866,
resulting in a net surplus of £2,677 for the year.
The charity held £8,107 in the bank at the close of the
period. This reflects a strong financial position and
provides a level of reserve to support the charity’s short-
term operational needs and ongoing activities.
The trustees are satisfied with the charity’s financial
performance during the year. The surplus demonstrates
effective management of resources and supports the
charity’s ability to meet its objectives. The bank balance at
year end ensures that the charity retains adequate liquidity
to manage any unforeseen costs and maintain continuity of
service.
Looking ahead, the trustees remain mindful of the need to
maintain sustainable income streams and to manage
expenditure carefully to ensure the long-term financial
health of the charity. Regular monitoring and prudent
budgeting will continue to underpin our financial strategy.| |---|---| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|The trustees have reviewed the charity’s financial position
and are satisfied it remains a going concern. With a year-
end bank balance of £8,107, the charity is in a stable
financial position.
There are currently no material uncertainties about the
charity’s ability to continue operating in the foreseeable
future. The trustees will continue to monitor income and
expenditure closely to ensure financial sustainability.| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** Type of governing document Constitution Trustee selection methods The term of office shall be annual (until the next AGM) and including details of any the retiring trustees shall be eligible for re-election. constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Manchester Revolution Wheelchair Basketball Club| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|Manchester Revolution| |Registered charity number|504371| |Charity’s principal address|9 Clifton Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3UF| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** ||**Trustee name**|**Role**|**Date appointed**| |---|---|---|---| |1|Dean Cavanagh|Chair|01/06/23| |2|Simon Anderson|Trustee|01/06/23| |3|Daniel Johnson|Trustee|12/08/21| |4|Garry Peel|Trustee|08/02/14| |5|Leanne Baker|Trustee|01/06/23| |6|Eileen Lloyd|Trustee|| ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**|**Signature(s)**|**Signature(s)**||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Full name(s)**|**Full name(s)**|**Full name(s)**|GarryPeel|LeanneTraceyBaker| |**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**|**Position (eg Secretary,**|**Position (eg Secretary,**
Trustee
Trustee
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~~|~~||30/06/2025|| ## Balance ## Income |Subs|£ 3,150.00| |---|---| |Donations|£ 15,150.00| |Loan from Dan for EuroCup|£ 3,000.00| |Tfer from Mavs|£ 4,242.53| |Sub total|£ 25,542.53| ## Expenditure |Court time|£ 6,842.50| |---|---| |Referee|£ 1,091.90| |Table official|£ 891.06| |Game Streaming|£ 320.00| |Misc|£ 108.97 Chair Maitenance £85 - Game Books £23.97| |Euro cup|£ 6,272.23| |Kit|£ 2,674.00| |Re paid Dans Loan|£ 3,000.00| |Web hosting|£ 86.40| |Hotels for finals|£ 999.00| |24-25 Team Membership|£ 580.00| |Sub total|£ 22,866.06| ||| |Total|£ 2,676.47| ## Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Manchester Revolution Wheelchair Basketball Club members of On accounts for the year 31/08/2024 Charity no 504371 ended (if any) Set out on pages ~~PT~~ 3 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2024. Responsibilities and basis As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: M Goodstadt Date: 24/08/2025 ~~Po |~~ Name: ~~LT~~ Michelle Goodstadt Relevant professional Personel Banker qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 18 Patchcroft Roaf Manchester ● M22 5js 1 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose . 2 ## Income |Subs|£3,150.00| |---|---| ||£15,150.0| |Donations|0| |Loan from Dan for EuroCup|£3,000.00| |Tfer from Manchester|| |Mavericks|£4,242.53| ||£25,542.5| |Sub total|3| ## Expenditure |Court time|£6,842.50| |---|---| |Referee|£1,091.90| |Table official|£891.06| |Game Streaming|£320.00| |Misc|£108.97 Chair Maintenance £85 - Game Books £23.97| |Euro cup|£6,272.23| |Kit|£2,674.00| |Re paid Dans Loan|£3,000.00| |Web hosting|£86.40| |Hotels for finals|£999.00| |24-25 Team Membership|£580.00| ||£22,866.0| |Sub total|6| ||| |Total|£2,676.47| 3