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CELEBRATING
INVESTING IN YOUNG
PEOPLE FOR 88 YEARS
REGISTERED
520920
CHARITY NO.
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FST. 1933 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS The Queen's Award for Voluntary Serylco • THE MBE FOR VOLUIITEER OROUPS .

DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS (Incorporating County Durham, South Tyne and Wear and Tees Valley)

Affiliated to the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs, UK Youth and the World Federation of Youth Clubs

Honorary Life Presidents: Sir Paul Nicholson KCVO and Lady Sarah Nicholson

President: Frank Nicholson, D.L.,

Vice Presidents: I. Dewhirst. Sir R.S. Murray, C.B.E.; G.E. Hedges, Q.P.M.; M.Barton, C.B.E, QPM, LLB, DL. Pam Royle BA (Hons) LLCM (TD), DL

Chairman: David Orford

Vice Chairman: Ivan Wood

Honorary Treasurer: Lyn Younger

Executive Committee: R. Knox, G. Hall, L.Todd

G. Lee, J. Colling, A.Sedgwick,

S. McCluskey, B. Russell, M.McCormack

Honorary Solicitor: McKenzie Bell & Sons, 19 John Street, Sunderland

Independent Examiner: Michael Kirtley

County Office:

Old Court House, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham DH3 3UA Telephone & Fax: (0191) 3831894 E-mail: dabgc@btconnect.com Website: http://www.dabgc.co.uk

Corporate Support Officer: Tina Townson

Executive Youth Officers: Mr. Alan Watson, M.B.E. B.E.M. Mr. Simon Healey CFCIPD, MSc

Registered Charity No. 520920

FOREWORD 2020/21

Welcome to the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs Annual report for 2020/21 as we celebrate our 88th year.

Being chair of an organisation that has enabled thousands of our young people to enjoy the sports they love is a great honour. Durham Association has a long and proud tradition of our people having grit and determination, and this is exhibited by our young people in everything they do.

We are all aware of the significant impact coronavirus has had on sports and activities. Our young people have seen much reduced access to schooling and in parallel with that has been reduced access to DABGC activities.

The Association has adapted and continued to support clubs during the pandemic and proudly received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recognising the outstanding commitment to our communities. The award is a great honour and reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers. As society finds a new normal, it is even more important that our young people have activities that will bring them together. The activities DABGC facilitate will offer many activities to young people who have had to live through one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

In this context I appeal to our valiant donors and supporters to maintain their commitment to DABGC for the future. Never more have our young people needed your help and support.

Our Executive Youth Officers, Simon Healey, Alan Watson, with support from Tina Townson, Corporate Support Officer, have all been impacted by Coronavirus, and I would like to thank them for their forbearance and commitment. I would also like to extend thanks to all the Executive committee as we move forward.

Finally, can I extend my thanks to our President, Frank Nicholson for his continued and invaluable support for this Association.

David Orford

Chairman

TREASURER’S REPORT 2020/21

The Association’s financial position is detailed in the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2021.

This year the Association has reported an in-year profit of (£30,536). This compares with a reported deficit of (£2,507) in the previous financial year. The majority of this relates to the restriction around activities and has been ring-fenced by the Association in order to support the activities of the Charity. The accounts have been prepared on a cash basis that recognises revenues and expenses at the time physical cash is actually received or paid out.

The accounts show that in the last financial year income increased from £69,882 in 19/20 to £85,415, an increase of £15,533 (22%). The increase in income is attributable to the successful Covid-19 bids and one significant benefactor providing multiple grants. The Association took the decision for the second year running to waive the affiliation fees to show support to all of our clubs at source.

I would like to personally thank all contributors to the Charity, your valued contributions allow the Association to support the County Durham and surrounding area youth community.

The Trustees of the Association continue to extend the delivery of specific opportunities for young people, this year, due to the pandemic, focused on socially distanced and outdoor activities.

Expenditure has decreased from £72,390 in 19/20 to £54,880, a decrease of £17,510 (-24%). This is attributable to the restriction on activities during the pandemic. The Association has ring-fenced £31,113 for the delivery of activities in the future.

The Association continues to modernise financial processes in order to ensure efficiency in the use of the Charity’s funds, maximising support to the local youth community.

Lyn Younger Honorary Treasurer

DABGC VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

VISION

To be the best provider of sporting activities and events for young people in County Durham, South Tyne and Wear and Tees Valley.

MISSION

To encourage and provide young people from clubs affiliated to the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs, access to opportunities at Inter-Club, County, Regional, National and International level, so that they may increase their personal and social development skills, thus enabling them to fulfil their potential and become responsible citizens within their local community.

Invest in Young People, it lasts a lifetime.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

  1. To foster and support the development of new clubs male, female and mixed in areas of need.

  2. To support and develop existing clubs and their voluntary management.

  3. To present opportunities to young people so they may take part in a wide range of activities to increase their personal and social development.

  4. To promote and compliment the work of UK Youth, NABGC and other partners throughout the Durham Association area.

  5. To act as liaison between our National organisations and other partners with our affiliated clubs and also between government, local authorities, public bodies, trust funds and other external agencies concerned with youth provision.

  6. To provide guidance, advice and support where requested to our individual clubs on areas of concern, such as financial or internal organisation matters.

  7. To encourage and provide Inter-Club, County, Regional and National Sports and Creative Activities, Adventure Courses, Training, Development and International opportunities.

  8. To provide for Leader, Management and Members Training.

  9. To raise funds for the furtherance of the above objectives.

  10. To provide equality of access, inclusion and opportunity for all young people irrespective of race, culture, sex, religion or disability.

  11. To identify and promote good practice throughout the Association.

  12. To develop effective working partnerships with a wide range of organisations and agencies.

INVEST IN YOUNG PEOPLE, IT LASTS A LIFETIME. TOGETHER STRONGER

COUNTY POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2020 /21

The DABGC Pool championships were held at Lambton Street Youth Centre in Sunderland on the 27th May 2021 and we are sincerely grateful to Kevin Howard and his staff for making us so welcome. Lambton Street dominated with winners in all categories.

BOYS

Under 12 Winner Kai Toner Lambton Street Runner Up Jaydon Lane Lambton Street Under 14 Winner Corbyn Begg Lambton Street Runner Up Rylie Dimmock Lambton Street Under 16 Winner Cameron MacIntosh Lambton Street Runner Up Kyran Marchant Lambton Street GIRLS Under 19 Winner Alysha Pearce Lambton Street

The winners and runners-up in each age group were due to go forward to the National NABGC finals but this did not take place due to Covid restrictions.

COUNTY TABLE - TENNIS COMPETITION - 2020/21

The DABGC County Table Tennis Competition was held at Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club on Monday 28th June 2021 with a very good turnout. We would like to thank Ryan Morton and his team at Bishop Auckland TTC for the use of their splendid new facility together with an excellent night of Table -Tennis.

MALE

Under 12

Winner Runner Up

James Reeves Max Hancock

Bishop Auckland TTC Brandon TTC

Under 14 Winner Runner Up

Harry Flynn Lockie Martin

Brandon TTC Brandon TTC

Under 16

Winner Runner Up

Ewan Copple Dominic Mc Cabe

Brandon TTC Brandon TTC

Under 19

Winner Peter Smallcombe Runner Up Oliver Wilkinson FEMALE Under 12 Winner Lucy Hetherington Under 14 Winner Freya Williams

Brandon TTC Brandon TTC

Bishop Auckland TTC

Brandon TTC

NABGC NATIONAL TABLE - TENNIS FINALS - 2021

The NABGC National Table -Tennis Finals were held at Wragby in Lincolnshire on Saturday 10th July 2021. All competitors received a Certificate of Participation and Durham dominated with 6 National Champions together with 3 National Runners –up. This was a great day, being well supported by all young people, parents and coaches. A special mention to Oliver Wilkinson from Brandon TTC, who was praised by the Nottinghamshire Association for his care and attention, in going over and above, to support their contingent of young people of whom several had additional needs.

BOYS Under 12 James Reeves Max Hancock

Bishop Auckland TTC Brandon TTC

National Champion National Runner-up

Under 14

Harry Flynn Angelos Gidopulous

Brandon TTC Brandon TTC

National Champion National Runner-up

Under 16

Dominic McCabe Brandon TTC Ewan Copple Brandon TTC Under 19 Oliver Wilkinson Brandon TTC

National Champion National Runner-up

National Champion

GIRLS Under 12 Lucy Hetherington Bishop Auckland TTC

National Champion

Under 14 Freya Williams

Brandon TTC

National Champion

COUNTY TABLE-TENNIS PROJECT - 2020/21

The Association has been fortunate to receive some funding from Sport England to promote and encourage greater participation in Table-Tennis in local youth clubs.

We have teamed up with Bishop Auckland TTC and Brandon TTC who are both members of our Association who have the expertise to support this project. They have both been allocated a local youth club to share best practice with and to support the training of volunteers in clubs to gain a Table Tennis Coaching Award. This project has been extended until December 2021 due to the impact on clubs during the Covid restrictions period.

THE BETTY WOODWARD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2020/2021

We had many strong nominations for the Betty Woodward Award, which is awarded on an annual basis to the Young Male and Female Person of the Year from within the affiliated clubs of the Association. The criterion is open-ended except that the young person must be a regular member of the club and aged between 16 years and 21 years. Award winners will be announced at our awards night on Monday, 1st November at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham.

WORLD FEDERATION OF YOUTH CLUBS

The Durham Association is affiliated to the National body - NABGC - who in turn is affiliated to the World Federation of Youth Clubs. We have been well represented at a range of virtual meetings and continue to exchange and share best practice with other youth organisations across the world.

DABGC WELLBEING PROJECTS

GIRLS WELLBEING

Some generous funding from The Sir Tom Cowie Trust enabled the Association to run a series of wellbeing projects specifically for girls within the Sunderland area. These projects were especially important after the past challenging year for young people. Several of our clubs took advantage of this funding with each project developing different approaches.

Sunderland Harriers focused on developing female athletes while Sunderland Community Action Group ran a mental health and wellbeing summer programme and Grindon YPC a body awareness programme.

BOYS WELLBEING

Equally generous funding was received from the William Webster Trust to enable the Association to run three Boys well-being projects. The clubs involved were Gateshead Redheugh FC, Birtley Boxing Club and Brandon Carrside YCC . All three clubs engaged in an activity day at the Weardale Adventure Centre which was a perfect tonic post lockdown to bring young people together again in a sociable setting and have some much needed fun.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

The Durham Association is an integral part of the National Association (NABGC) by being involved in the National activities and events programme and also influencing and supporting programme development. A series of virtual meetings throughout the year kept the Durham Association informed. These meetings are vital in that by influencing the composition of the National programme more opportunities become available for our young people here in Durham.

CORONAVIRUS 2020/21

From March 2020 until April 2021 the world was in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and local restrictions. This had a tremendous impact on the youth sector with clubs closed. The Durham Association was fortunate to secure a grant to continue to support clubs with appropriate guidance advice and support and remained in contact throughout the lockdown period to reassure clubs and also support their recovery post lockdown. Our efforts during the pandemic were recognised by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham Mrs Sue Snowdon in a glowing letter to the Association.

The Durham Association would like to record our sincere thanks and appreciation to the NHS and all key workers for their dedication and committed work during the pandemic. Several were members from our clubs or have a close connection with the Association.

Lockdown also had an enormous impact on our programme of events and activities as well as the National Association programme. Events cancelled included the following:

OYT SAILING RESIDENTIAL - 2020/21

Due to Covid restrictions on social distancing and living in close quarters for a week, the Ocean Youth Trust decided for safety purposes to cancel all 2021 residential sailings. This fantastic sailing week has been rescheduled and will now take place in summer 2022.

SURFING

This new activity to our programme in 2021 proved very popular with several clubs having a fabulous session on the water. Our thanks go to Nick and his team at South Shields Surfing Academy for their great instruction.

DABGC KARTING CHALLENGE - GRAND PRIX 2021

This exciting new addition to the programme generated a very wide interest from our clubs. It saw teams from each club competing on the track against each other and the chequered flag in a step towards producing the next Lewis Hamilton.

UK CLUB ATHLETICS NABGC CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2021

This was hosted by Durham on a glorious day in June at the Middlesbrough Sports Village. Thanks must go to NABGC for a grant towards the day and to James Colling OIC for organising his team of officials and other volunteers who assisted in making it a very successful day. For many it was their first competition in over 18 months and was fully appreciated by a large turn-out and crowd who cheered every race. With perfect conditions Durham put in some fine performances with 42 National Champions and a clean sweep of trophies.

INDIVIDUAL UK CLUB CHAMPIONS

BOYS

U11

Ed Moon Joseph Lee Spencer Dale Leo Rowntree Nathan Dodds

Birtley AC Low Fell Running Club Phoenix Flyers Phoenix Flyers Houghton Harriers

GIRLS

U11

Poppie Phillipson Poppy Graham Izzy Hall Kitty Graham Tilly Lee Nell Graham

Birtley AC Birtley AC Birtley AC Birtley AC Derwentside AC Birtley AC

U13

Ben Cunningham Owen Barron Noah Williams Callum Chambers

U15

Luke Foster Jack Brown Jacob Groak Huw Graudy Aaron Scott Patrick McCoy

Derwentside AC Chester-le-Street AC Birtley AC Birtley AC

Phoenix Flyers Houghton Harriers Houghton Harriers Phoenix Flyers Houghton Harriers Phoenix Flyers

U13

Aneeka Bellamy-Evans Darcy Lines Emily Burnett Holly Ann Sudder Niamh Phillips

U15

Ella Jones Isla Fishwick Ameha Jones Isla Wilkie Sophie Leonard

Houghton Harriers Chester-le-Street AC Derwentside AC Chester-le-Street AC Birtley AC

Chester-le-Street AC Derwentside AC Chester-le-Street AC Derwentside AC Houghton Harriers

U17

Rowan Mason Dillion Revell Jak Jarvis Adam Hughes

Birtley AC Sunderland Harriers Sunderland Harriers Sunderland Harriers

U17

Jessica Woods Katie Francis Niamh Kemp Aimee Parma

Houghton Harriers Birtley AC Phoenix Flyers Derwentside AC

U20

Luke Russell Alex Seed

Fire Cadets (High Handenhold) Sunderland Harriers

U20 Lauren Jones

Chester-le-Street AC

COUNTY TEAM AWARDS

GIRLS BOYS U11 Birtley AC U11 Phoenix Flyers U13 Chester-le-Street AC U13 Birtley AC U15 Chester-le-Street AC U15 Houghton Harriers U17 Derwentside AC U17 Sunderland Harriers U20 Chester-le-Street AC U20 Fire Cadets (High Handenhold)

FIRST AID TRAINING - SAVE A LIFE PROJECT

The Association wishes to thank the County Durham Community Foundation together with Newcastle Building Society for funding towards the delivery of First Aid training sessions during 2020/21. This quality training was delivered by Priory Training after lockdown in October 2020 and continued again in May 2021 following the easing of restrictions.

The Association also held its first Boxing First Aid training session, tutored by Kevin Howard from Lambton Street which proved very popular and was repeated twice during the summer of 2021.

These sessions have contributed to our ‘Save a Life’ project where a vital part of the training includes Defibrillator awareness. The Executive Officers are now equipped with a defibrillator in each of their vehicles so that every event the Association offers is covered for any first aid eventuality. The Association offers this essential training free of charge to all our affiliated clubs, actively encouraging and promoting this qualification. To date over 235 members have been trained.

NEW AFFILIATIONS

DABGC would like to welcome the following new affiliations to our Association:

THE QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2021

The Durham Association was extremely honoured and proud to receive this award in June 2021, being the only organisation in County Durham to receive this award. This is the highest honour a voluntary organisation can achieve and we were the first Boys and Girls Clubs Association in the UK to receive this prestigious award. This is a tremendous achievement by our past and present clubs and members. It shows the hard work and dedication of all our staff and volunteers at club and county level who support our work in the association. The Association gained some excellent publicity with both radio and TV appearances and extensive coverage in the local press. Thanks go to Ann Watson for producing a DABGC promotional video for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service publicity and to Birtley Boxing Club for hosting Tyne Tees Television.

ROYAL VISIT TO DABGC MEMBER CLUB

One of our clubs - Cheesy Waffles was honoured with a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) in May. The Association was at the forefront of the nomination which resulted in the visit going ahead. The club was supported with a last minute makeover courtesy of Dean Hall and Managing Director Jim Bates and his team from Deerness Fencing and Landscaping . At extremely short notice they turned a derelict piece of land into a lovely grassed area, with thanks going to Frank Dods of Royalington Turf for supplying the grass. They were our very own DABGC- DIY-SOS team and did a tremendous job. In addition DABGC and the club both gained press and TV coverage.

KEYSTONE AWARDS

The Durham Association presents Keystone Awards each year to give recognition to voluntary workers in the movement for their services to affiliated clubs or to the County Association for Diamond (60 years’ service) Presidents (50 years’ service) Platinum (40 years’ service) Gold (30 years’ service) Silver (20 years’ service) and Bronze (10 years’ service) with these awards presented on an annual basis at the AGM Presentation Night.

Keystone Awards - 2021

• James Richardson 50 years Sunderland ABC
• Dorothy Ainsworth 40 years Cleveland Youth Association
• Ed Lown 30 years Birtley AC
• Kevin Howard 30 years Lambton Street YC
• Joe Purvis 20 years Sunderland ABC

HIGH SHERIFF AWARD

The Association was delighted to be invited to a service at Durham Cathedral in March 2020 (immediately before lockdown) for the installation of the new High Sheriff of County Durham, David Gray. While in office he identified DABGC as one of his nominated charities and we were delighted to receive some funding for some Activity Days which contributed to our well-being programme.

OLYMPIC GAMES -TOKYO 2021

The Durham Association can be extremely proud of our Olympian’s who inspired us all so much in Tokyo in July and August this year. We were well represented in Team GB with Boxing twin brothers Luke and Pat McCormack ( Birtley Boxing Club) both now looking to turn professional after Pat brought home a superb Silver medal in the welterweight division. In Women’s Football former DABGC members Steph Houghton MBE, Jill Scott MBE, Lucy Bronze and Demi Stokes played some impressive football and qualified from the group stages but were defeated 4-3 in the quarter finals by Australia. The eventual winners Canada had a local born head coach in charge when they picked up Olympic gold for the first time. Bev Priestman from Consett was delighted with their performance and penalty shoot- out win against Sweden.

CLUB NEWS FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT

Les Gibson BEM - Head coach of Aycliffe ABC who has dedicated many years and voluntary hours to the young people in the community, an honour richly deserved.

Savannah Marshall - Hartlepool Headland ABC - became World Female Boxing Champion in October 2020.

Stuart Errington - Chief Fire Officer of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service , a loyal supporter of the Association was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal in the Queens New Year’s Honours list.

Beth Hepple - Formally with Lumley Ladies FC - has since gone on to become the leading goal scorer in the Women’s Championship with the Durham Women’s Football team under the guidance of manager Lee Saunders.

Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club - Matthew Porter, head coach recently gained a national post in Wales. His legacy through his hard work saw the club move into a purpose built facility which hosted our County table-tennis competition. The Association thanks him for his support and wishes him well in his new post in Wales.

James Colling - DABGC - was named as the North East Official of the Year at the North- East Athletic Awards and becomes the North-East nomination to go forward for the National Awards. Now one of the top Athletic officials in the UK he has recently officiated at the Under 20 World Athletic Championships in Kenya.

Katie Moody - Phoenix Flyers - was voted the North-East Athletic Award Young Volunteer of the Year Runner-Up.

Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project - gained the prestigious High Sheriff Award 2021 and also secured funding for a long awaited new gym floor.

Jill Scott MBE – Captained England Women’s Football team and received her 150th cap for her country this year - a tremendous achievement.

Cheesy Waffles Project - continued their link with the Nottinghamshire Association and secured, with the help from DABGC, a new post through the government’s Kickstart programme.

D.J.Evans and Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project - went the extra mile during lockdown providing food banks, food parcels and supporting home schooling with virtual support sessions.

Lucy Bronze - First capped at International level by Paul Smith (Boldon CA) while with the U16 England CYP team who were the National 4 Nations champions at the Rosebowl Tournament held in Northern Ireland. Lucy has since excelled with Manchester City, Lyon and England at the highest level. Currently playing for Manchester City and England she was recently voted the UEFA Footballer of the Year.

Low Fell Running Club - were voted North East Club of the Year Runners-Up at the recent North-East Athletic Awards.

New additions to the DABGC 2021 County programme included:

BEREAVEMENTS

Sadly we have to report the deaths of the following people who gave so much to the Durham Association in so many different ways. They will all be greatly missed.

Jim Potts - Whickham Fellside FC - A dedicated club man who supported the Association at many County and National events. His team were very successful at the International Football Tournament in Blackpool winning the Bobby Moore Trophy on several occasions as the Fairplay team of the tournament. Also, over the years he provided many players for the Under 16 England Boys Club football team.

Bill Harvey - Has been associated with DABGC for several decades having been inspirational in keeping the Cumbria Association in existence and being a keen supporter and member of DABGC and NABGC together with the North East Group and National Group of the National Boys Club / National Girls Club. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.

John Pollock - Lambton Street Youth Centre - Guided many boxers to County and National titles as an inspirational Boxing Coach.

Gordon Ibinson MBE - Hylton Castle and Town End Farm BC - Ran the club for decades and was instrumental in guiding many boxers to International fame including Billy Hardy. Later he became a recognised figure on the Boxing circuit as a highly regarded referee. He sat on the DABGC Sports Committee for many years and was also a member of the DABGC Executive Board.

Margaret Joan Storey - Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project - A dedicated volunteer and Management Committee member.

Robbie Towers - Ward Degnans ABC - Tragically at an early age of 19, this talented boxer had so much to give.

Peter Willis - Former DABGC Sports Officer - A famous global Football referee at the highest level. He had a long established career with Durham Constabulary before joining DABGC as its Sports Officer. A keen supporter of DABGC, he was well respected during his short spell with the association.

SIR BOB MURRAY CBE AWARD

This new award to be presented on an annual basis is courtesy of Sir Bob Murray CBE. It is awarded to a young person who has shown a great attitude, commitment and motivation in supporting others and taken responsibility showing potential leadership qualities. The first recipient of this award is Sophie Miller from Lumley Ladies FC for her outstanding contribution over many years at Club, County, Regional, National and International level.

DAVE LUMLEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This award is presented each year in honour of Dave Lumley who served as a volunteer with this association for over 60 years.

The recipient of the award last year went to Ed Lown from Birtley AC for his tremendous dedication to the club and his reliable support at County and National events.

The award for this year (2021) will be announced and presented at the awards evening at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Monday, 1st November.

PRESIDENTS MEDAL

• George Edward Lee

A dedicated volunteer at County, Regional, National and International events over the years. He also chairs the North-East Group of the National Boys Club / National Girls Club and continues to sit on the DABGC Executive Board.

• Robert Hope

A well respected football coach who continues to coach at the highest level and a dedicated DABGC volunteer. He was a member of the DABGC Sports Committee and played an influential part in both the DABGC and England U16 Boys Club football team victories at National and International level.

• Tom Goody - Grindon YPC

A dedicated volunteer for the club and also DABGC at County, Regional, National and International level. A member of the management team that guided the DABGC and England U16 Boys Club Football team to many County, National and International honours. He was also a member of the DAGBC Sports Committee for many years making a valuable contribution.

• Jane Nolan - NACYP, Ambition and UK Youth

As a Regional and National Officer for Clubs for Young People and now UK Youth she has been a loyal supporter to the Durham Association over several decades. She recently announced her retirement and we wish her well for the future.

J.J. GRIFFITHS AWARD

This year the trophy for taking part in most sporting events during the year was won by Sunderland Community Action Group.

APPLE PROJECT

Following our continued partnership which has been running for several years with Apple at the Metro Centre, we are extremely grateful to there team for providing to DABGC staff and our range of member clubs, field trips, group training, guidance, advice and support. These projects and Field Trips continue to be available to all our affiliated clubs.

COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS DAY

The Association secured an excellent contact at Crafters Companion at Newton Aycliffe to facilitate an interactive art and crafts day for our clubs. Due to Covid restrictions no sessions were available during the last year. However once restrictions ease then it is hoped that

further sessions will be made available to our clubs in the future.

WEARDALE ADVENTURE CENTRE - ACTIVITY DAYS

DABGC secured some funding to develop a relaunch programme following lockdown. Our own roadmap out of lockdown was developed with extensive planning, engagement with club leaders and volunteers and marketing of events ready to roll-out from April 2021. Our Activity Days at Weardale Adventure Centre have proved very popular with a mixture of clubs attending - General Youth Clubs, Boxing Clubs, Fire Cadets, Football Clubs , Athletic Clubs , TableTennis Clubs, General Community Groups and Centres who all gained a wonderful experience in Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Archery, Raft Building and the High Ropes course. The Activity Days provided the springboard and enjoyment for young people that had been missing for the past 15 months and they have provided our young people with opportunities to once again mix and socialise with their peers in a fun and secure outdoor environment, putting smiles on faces, as well as providing the physical and mental health support they required at the re-opening of restrictions.

SUPPORTERS

The Durham Association of Boys & Girls Clubs would like to express their thanks to the following for their support over the past year:-

HISTORY OF THE DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

‘’DOWN THE BOYZIE’’ CELEBRATING 88 YEARS - 1933 TO 2021

By investing our time in Young People - it lasts a lifetime.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS UK

(Incorporating National Boys Club/National Girls Club-North East Group)

These organisations offer young men and women between the ages of 16 and 21 the opportunity to join a National Group in which they can further their personal development, give a voluntary service to the movement in the company of other members and enjoy new friendships based on shared experiences.

The Club has developed into local groups, which offer their voluntary service to County Associations as well as carrying out projects at local Clubs. The National Organisation offers members the opportunity to join others in nationally and internationally organised events. Belonging to Boys & Girls Clubs UK (NGC/NBC) is more than an honour; it acknowledges the young person’s capabilities and signifies their acceptance of responsibility within the Community.

The North East Group, incorporating members in Northumberland and Durham has been in existence for several years and has again assisted the Executive Youth Officers with many events during the year and we are very grateful for their continued support.

Anyone requiring information regarding Boys & Girls Clubs UK should contact the DABGC Executive Youth Officers on:-

Alan Watson: 07917156953 Simon Healey: 07917156954 Or:- George Lee - North East Group Chairman: (01429) 232306

WAYS OF GIVING TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 520920

“Did Boys and Girls Clubs have an impact on your life?”

COVENANTS

By entering into a Deed of Covenant either as an individual or as a company you can provide extra help at no cost to yourself - for every £1 you give under Deed of Covenant the Inland Revenue will contribute almost 30 pence extra. Please help us in this way and let the taxman make your donation grow. Higher rate taxpayers will also qualify for additional income tax relief.

DIRECT DONATIONS - “Gift Aid”

Much of our need is urgent and requires cash that can be used directly and immediately. That’s the special value of a direct donation to DABGC.

By companies - companies can now gain tax relief on single gifts. By individuals - single gifts are deductible against income tax for higher rate taxpayers and the Inland Revenue will refund almost 30p for every £1 contributed in this way. Gift Aid donations need to be made in conjunction with a declaration Inland Revenue Form.

SPONSORSHIP

The County Association organises many creative and sporting events and activities each year, which are a valued part of Club life. Sponsorship of such an event can benefit a company or organisation in promotional terms, helping to further their marketing plans.

GIFTS IN KIND

These can have a double value; they can supply urgent needs in Clubs and by association, gain publicity and enhancement of reputation from the donor. In some case if the gift in kind is not appropriate for use by clubs the gifts can be auctioned and money raised for them.

BEQUESTS

The work of the Clubs will be as important in the future as in the past. So income from legacies and bequests continues to be of immense value to us. For the correct form of words and information on the tax benefits please consult your solicitor when you are drawing up or altering your will. Registered Charity No. 520920

ADVERTISING

There are a number of opportunities for you to help local Clubs by taking advertisements in various publications and thereby subsidising and reducing the cost of such activities. Our Annual Report and the programmes for our various fund raising events are just some of these publications.

MATCHING DONATIONS

We are always grateful to benefactors who offer to match funds gathered by the Clubs. This is of great benefit as it serves as an incentive to the organisation.

PAYROLL GIVING

Individual employees are now able to make unlimited donations to any charity of their choice from their pre-tax pay. Thus, the employee need only give 78p for the charity to receive £1. If you are an employer or an employee whose company decides to get involved in payroll giving, please include DABGC on your list of named charities.

TIME

People from all backgrounds and with different skills who give their time to Clubs partake in one of the most valuable and appreciated forms of giving. If you are able and prepared to help with our urgent need in relation to the recruitment of additional volunteer workers and Management Committee Members for our affiliated Clubs please contact the Executive Youth Officers.

Clubs are always looking for people to join their existing teams of voluntary leaders – men and women with genuine interest in the development of young people and a willingness to give up one or two evenings per week to help young people in their leisure time activities. The following are some of the ways in which help is always required.

MONEY RAISERS

All Clubs have to spend an increasing amount of time in raising money and most have special committees to organise functions such as dances, bingo and jumble sales. All clubs urgently need people with the ability to organise these functions.

SPECIALIST ACTIVITY LEADERS

What’s your hobby? Something energetic like football, quiet like stamp collecting or slightly out of the ordinary like silkscreen printing. Whatever it is, you’ll find you enjoy it far more if you can pass on your skills and interest to young people and have the satisfaction of sharing your enthusiasm.

VOLUNTEERS

Without the help of a large number of volunteers we would not exist. You don’t need to be a specialist or a club helper – all you need is the willingness to help with the supervision of basic club activities – collecting subscriptions, staffing of the coffee bar or transporting club members to activities away from the club are a few of the tasks for which volunteers can greatly assist the Club Leader. Any offers of help should be addressed to your nearest Club or, alternatively write to:

Durham Association of Boys & Girls Clubs Old Court House, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street County Durham, DH3 3AU Telephone & Fax: (0191) 3831894 E-mail: dabgc@btconnect.com Website: http://www.dabgc.co.uk Registered Charity No. 520920 Executive Youth Officer: Alan Watson: 07917156953 Executive Youth Officer: Simon Healey: 07917156954

AFFILIATED CLUBS

Auckland Youth and Community Centre Ltd Bishop Auckland County Durham

Aycliffe ABC Newton Aycliffe County Durham

Barmoor Hub Ryton Tyne & Wear

Belle Vue Sports and Community Centre Hartlepool Cleveland

Blackfyne Juniors FC Consett Co. Durham

Blaydon Youth and Community Centre Blaydon Tyne & Wear

Bilton Hall ABC Jarrow Tyne & Wear

Birtley Athletics Clubs Birtley Tyne & Wear

Birtley Boxing Club Birtley Tyne & Wear

Bishop Auckland ABC Bishop Auckland Co. Durham

Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club Bishop Auckland Co. Durham

Blackhill Bounders AC Consett Co. Durham

Boldon Young Peoples Project Boldon Tyne & Wear

Bowburn Youth Club Bowburn Co. Durham

Brandon Boxing Club Meadowfield Co. Durham

Bo’s Boxing Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Boldon CA Girls Washington Tyne & Wear

Brandon Carrside Youth & Community Centre Brandon Co. Durham

Brandon Table Tennis Club Brandon Co. Durham

Cheesy Waffles Project Durham Co. Durham

Chester-le-Street AC Chester-le-Street Co. Durham

Chester Moor ABC Chester Moor Co. Durham

Clavering Boys & Girls Clubs & Maasai Club Annfield Plain Co. Durham

Consett AFC Juniors Consett Co. Durham

Consett Rugby Club Consett Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Seaham Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Spennymoor Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Stanhope Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Consett Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Bishop Auckland Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Crook Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service High Handenhold Co. Durham

Co Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Durham Co. Durham

Crook Town ABA Crook Co. Durham

Darlington ABC Darlington Co. Durham

Darlington Spraire Lads & Lasses FC Darlington Co. Durham

Derwentside AC Stanley Co. Durham

Delves Lane Phoenix JFC Consett Co. Durham

District Youth ABC Washington Tyne & Wear

Durham Agency Against Crime Chester-le-Street Co. Durham

Durham City Centre Youth Project Framwellgate Moor Co. Durham

East Durham Boxing Club Peterlee Co. Durham

Fight Fitness Guru ABC Consett County Durham

Gateshead Leam Lane ABC Gateshead Tyne & Wear

Gateshead Cleveland Hall CA Gateshead Tyne & Wear

Gateshead Redheugh Gateshead Tyne & Wear

Glenholme Centre Crook Co. Durham

Grangetown Youth & Community Centre Grangetown Cleveland

Grindon Young Peoples Project Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Gus Robinson ABC Hartlepool Cleveland

Hartlepool Catholic BC Hartlepool Cleveland

Hartlepool Elite Boxing Academy Hartlepool Cleveland

Hartlepool Cleveland ABC Hartlepool Cleveland

Hartlepool Headland ABC Hartlepool Cleveland

Hendon ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Hordon ABC Hordon Co. Durham

Horsley Hill ABC South Shields Tyne & Wear

Houghton & District ABC Houghton Le Spring Tyne & Wear

Houghton Harriers & AC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Hylton Castle & Town End Farm Boys and Girls Club Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Kensho BJJ Consett Co. Durham

Kenton ABC Kenton Tyne & Wear

Lambton Street Youth Centre Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Low Fell Running Club Gateshead Tyne & Wear

Lumley Ladies FC Chester-le-Street Co. Durham

Middlesbrough ABC Middlesbrough Cleveland

Natural Progression BA Billingham Cleveland

North Road Gym ABC Stanley Co. Durham

North Star ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Olympian ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Oxhill Youth Club Stanley Co. Durham

Perth Green ABC Jarrow Tyne & wear

Phil Thomas ABC Middlebrough Cleveland

Northumberland Fire & Rescue BA Cramlington Tyne & Wear

Phoenix Flyers AC Great Lumley Co. Durham

Plains Farm ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Ryton ABC Ryton Tyne & Wear

Shildon ABC Bishop Auckland Co. Durham

Shincliffe JFC Shincliffe Co. Durham

Redcar Boxing Club Redcar Cleveland

Spennymoor Boxing Academy Spennymoor Co. Durham

Sunderland ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Sunderland Harriers & AC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Sunderland Community Action Group Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Throston Youth Project Hartlepool Cleveland

Ward Degans ABC Darlington Co. Durham

Wearmouth ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

THANK YOU

The Durham Association would like to thank our loyal supporters, subscribers and others who have contributed financially or in kind to make sure the association continues to provide activities and events of the highest standard for our young people. We appreciate your kind and generous support. Investing in young people lasts a lifetime.

Contact the office on: Telephone: 0191 3831894 E-mail: dabgc@btconnect.com

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

CELEBRATING 88 YEARS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Registered Charity Number 520920

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Bank

Lloyds Bank 54 Fawcett Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 1ST

Solicitors

McKenzie Bell Solicitors 47 John Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 1QU

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Durham Association of Boys and Girls Club is constituted by Deed of Trust and is a registered charity, No. 520920. Its address is at The Old Court House, Newcastle Road, Chester ‐ le ‐ Street, DH3 3UA. The charity trustees during the year to 31 March 2021 were:

Mr D Orford, Chair Mr J Colling Mr I Wood. Vice Chair Mr B Russell Mrs L. Younger M.B.A. C.P.F.A. Mr R Knox Mr A Sedgwick Mr G. Hall Mr G Lee Mr L. Todd Mr M McCormack Mrs S. McCluskey

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY AND PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objectives are to provide opportunities for boys, girls, young men and young women to ‐ develop their own abilities and potential in a safe and non threatening environment. To develop spiritually, morally, culturally, mentally and physically, in preparation for life and adult responsibility.

The charity’s principle activities have been in the area of providing administrative, organisational and financial support to the 76 clubs who form the Durham Association. Also in providing a range of sporting activities

The charity is managed by the Board of Trustees who delegates the day to day running of the activities to the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, supported by a part time Corporate Support Officer and two part time Executive Youth Officers.

DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR ‐ See Annual Report

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

To continue supporting clubs within our Association ensuring that club facilities are maintained to a good standard. To increase the sporting activities and event opportunities for young people

RESERVES POLICY

The charity aims to retain sufficient free reserves on hand to facilitate the ongoing administration of the organisation for at least a period of 12 months. At 31 March 2021 this would approximate to ‐ £50,000 (this is low due to Covid 19. 19/20 reflects £60k). At 31 March 2021, the free reserves were £70,564 (high due to significant ring ‐ fenced funds due to Covid ‐ 19. 19/20 reported £67,885). The charity continues to actively seek new sources of funding to maintain free reserves at the targeted level.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The Association’s unspent reserves at 31 March 2021 were equivalent to approximately 14 months of normal operating expenditure, which the trustees consider to be adequate at this time. In addition the charity holds ringfenced funds to the value of £31,113 at 31 March 2021. The charity holds no property or finance on behalf of other charities or bodies.

Mr David Orford, Chair

6th July 2021 On behalf of the Board of Trustees

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 set out on pages 5 to 7.

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

As the Charity’s Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts prepared with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act

I have completed my examination. I have identified no matters of concern to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Michael Kirtley BA (Hons) ACMA

Leeds Teaching Hospitals St James Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF

6th July 2021

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Genera Fund General Fund
2021 2020
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscriptions & Donations: Subscribers 78,129 57,308
Affiliation Fees 6,775 6,008
Sundry 250 0
Deposit account interest 262 398
Events (Income): Fundraising/Competitions 0 1,411
Golf Day 0 1,854
Other 0 2,904
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 85,415 69,882
EXPENDED RESOURCES
Management & administration of the Charity
Salaries and Wages 29,733 26,727
Staff Expenses 966 1,778
Legal Expenses 4,948 6,303
Rent, Lighting & Heating 2,400 2,563
Printing and Stationery 3,616 1,945
Training 410 850
Postage 202 62
Telephone / Broadband 503 2,484
Insurance 544 1,134
Travel Expense & Admin 1,799 10.811
Subscription 1,875 0
IT Equipment 0 0
Sundry Expenses 155 0
Misc. Equipment 0 4,565
Events (Expenditure): Refund due to Covid‐19 (4,525) 0
Events (Expenditure): Fundraising/Competitions 12,255 13,169
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 54,880 72,390
NET RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 30,536 (2,507)
Balances transferred from charity at 01‐Apr 22,691 25,198
Adjustments from prior years 0 0
Balances carried forward at 31‐Mar 53,226 22,691

All of the charity’s funds are considered to be unrestricted by the Trustees.

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2021

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Represented by:
FUNDS
Unrestricted General fund
Ringfenced General Fund
Designated‐Development fund
Designated‐Contingency reserve		 2021
£
101,677
101,677
19,063
31,113
11,000
40,500
101,677		 2020
£
74,190
74,190
16,385
6,305
11,000
40,500
74,190

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice (Accounting and Reporting by Charities).

2. EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION

Total remuneration for the year amounted to £29,733.

3. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION

No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any connected persons.

4. FUNDS AND FUND TRANSFERS

All of the Charity’s funds are considered by the Trustees to be unrestricted. The Trustees have set aside funds as designated funds as follows.

Ring ‐ Fenced General Fund

The Charity has ringfenced funds which relate to specific activities/events.

Contingent Fund (previously reported as Building Fund)

There are no movements on the fund during the year. The fund has been set up to provide as a contingency and reserve in the event of unforeseen circumstances that cannot be funded in year. There are no known commitments against this fund at the balance sheet date.

Development Fund

The purpose of this fund is to promote new initiatives and to expand the services of the Association. There are no movements on the fund during the year.

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

CELEBRATING 88 YEARS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Registered Charity Number 520920

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Bank

Lloyds Bank 54 Fawcett Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 1ST

Solicitors

McKenzie Bell Solicitors 47 John Street Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR1 1QU

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Durham Association of Boys and Girls Club is constituted by Deed of Trust and is a registered charity, No. 520920. Its address is at The Old Court House, Newcastle Road, Chester ‐ le ‐ Street, DH3 3UA. The charity trustees during the year to 31 March 2021 were:

Mr D Orford, Chair Mr J Colling Mr I Wood. Vice Chair Mr B Russell Mrs L. Younger M.B.A. C.P.F.A. Mr R Knox Mr A Sedgwick Mr G. Hall Mr G Lee Mr L. Todd Mr M McCormack Mrs S. McCluskey

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY AND PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objectives are to provide opportunities for boys, girls, young men and young women to ‐ develop their own abilities and potential in a safe and non threatening environment. To develop spiritually, morally, culturally, mentally and physically, in preparation for life and adult responsibility.

The charity’s principle activities have been in the area of providing administrative, organisational and financial support to the 76 clubs who form the Durham Association. Also in providing a range of sporting activities

The charity is managed by the Board of Trustees who delegates the day to day running of the activities to the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, supported by a part time Corporate Support Officer and two part time Executive Youth Officers.

DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS THIS YEAR ‐ See Annual Report

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

To continue supporting clubs within our Association ensuring that club facilities are maintained to a good standard. To increase the sporting activities and event opportunities for young people

RESERVES POLICY

The charity aims to retain sufficient free reserves on hand to facilitate the ongoing administration of the organisation for at least a period of 12 months. At 31 March 2021 this would approximate to ‐ £50,000 (this is low due to Covid 19. 19/20 reflects £60k). At 31 March 2021, the free reserves were £70,564 (high due to significant ring ‐ fenced funds due to Covid ‐ 19. 19/20 reported £67,885). The charity continues to actively seek new sources of funding to maintain free reserves at the targeted level.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The Association’s unspent reserves at 31 March 2021 were equivalent to approximately 14 months of normal operating expenditure, which the trustees consider to be adequate at this time. In addition the charity holds ringfenced funds to the value of £31,113 at 31 March 2021. The charity holds no property or finance on behalf of other charities or bodies.

Mr David Orford, Chair

6th July 2021 On behalf of the Board of Trustees

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 set out on pages 5 to 7.

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

As the Charity’s Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts prepared with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act

I have completed my examination. I have identified no matters of concern to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Michael Kirtley BA (Hons) ACMA

Leeds Teaching Hospitals St James Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF

6th July 2021

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Genera Fund General Fund
2021 2020
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscriptions & Donations: Subscribers 78,129 57,308
Affiliation Fees 6,775 6,008
Sundry 250 0
Deposit account interest 262 398
Events (Income): Fundraising/Competitions 0 1,411
Golf Day 0 1,854
Other 0 2,904
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 85,415 69,882
EXPENDED RESOURCES
Management & administration of the Charity
Salaries and Wages 29,733 26,727
Staff Expenses 966 1,778
Legal Expenses 4,948 6,303
Rent, Lighting & Heating 2,400 2,563
Printing and Stationery 3,616 1,945
Training 410 850
Postage 202 62
Telephone / Broadband 503 2,484
Insurance 544 1,134
Travel Expense & Admin 1,799 10.811
Subscription 1,875 0
IT Equipment 0 0
Sundry Expenses 155 0
Misc. Equipment 0 4,565
Events (Expenditure): Refund due to Covid‐19 (4,525) 0
Events (Expenditure): Fundraising/Competitions 12,255 13,169
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 54,880 72,390
NET RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 30,536 (2,507)
Balances transferred from charity at 01‐Apr 22,691 25,198
Adjustments from prior years 0 0
Balances carried forward at 31‐Mar 53,226 22,691

All of the charity’s funds are considered to be unrestricted by the Trustees.

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2021

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Represented by:
FUNDS
Unrestricted General fund
Ringfenced General Fund
Designated‐Development fund
Designated‐Contingency reserve		 2021
£
101,677
101,677
19,063
31,113
11,000
40,500
101,677		 2020
£
74,190
74,190
16,385
6,305
11,000
40,500
74,190

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice (Accounting and Reporting by Charities).

2. EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION

Total remuneration for the year amounted to £29,733.

3. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION

No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any connected persons.

4. FUNDS AND FUND TRANSFERS

All of the Charity’s funds are considered by the Trustees to be unrestricted. The Trustees have set aside funds as designated funds as follows.

Ring ‐ Fenced General Fund

The Charity has ringfenced funds which relate to specific activities/events.

Contingent Fund (previously reported as Building Fund)

There are no movements on the fund during the year. The fund has been set up to provide as a contingency and reserve in the event of unforeseen circumstances that cannot be funded in year. There are no known commitments against this fund at the balance sheet date.

Development Fund

The purpose of this fund is to promote new initiatives and to expand the services of the Association. There are no movements on the fund during the year.

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OUR VALUES

TRUST RESPECT INTEGRITY CO-OPERATION CELEBRATION TOGETHER STRONGER

Investing in Young People lasts a lifetime

PLEASE DONATE TO REGISTERED CHARITY NO 520920

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