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2022-03-31-accounts

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, QPM, B.E.M, DL 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: 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 2021/22

It gives me great pleasure to present to you the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs Annual Report for 2021/22. In this 89th year the Association continues to go from strength to strength and I'm sure you will find the report adequately reflects our success.

I am writing this forward in the role of interim Chairperson as our permanent Chairman, David Orford is unable to continue in the post due to new work commitments. I know David was proud to lead the organisation and did so during one of the most difficult times in its history . We wish him well in his new role.

Our new Chairperson will be Assistant Chief Constable Tonya Antonis. Tonya has a keen interest in sport and is passionate about providing opportunities for young people. She is looking forward to becoming involved in the work of the organisation.

As we came through the pandemic our Executive Youth Officers, Alan Watson and Simon Healey along with our Corporate Support Officer Tina Townson, worked hard to ensure we were fully prepared to start delivering activities at the earliest opportunity, following the raising of COVID restrictions Their work has ensured we

I am delighted to be invited to be the new Chairperson of the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs. Durham Constabulary are proud to support the Association, which has a long and proud tradition of enabling thousands of our young people to enjoy the sports they love.

I have a keen interest in sport and have seen the amazing way it (sport) brings young people together and enables them to be the best they can be.

maintained our commitment to young people and affiliated clubs. I would like to say a big thank you to them for everything they have done.

Of course without volunteers none of this would be possible. I therefore would like to thank members of the Executive Committee for their support and commitment throughout the year.

In addition I would like to recognise and pay tribute to all volunteers who work tirelessly in our affiliated clubs to ensure young people can access the activities available to them. Thank you for your support.

Finally I would like to extend my thanks to our President Frank Nicholson for his ongoing commitment and valuable support to the Association.

Ivan Wood

Vice Chairman

I am looking forward to becoming more involved in the work of the organisation, to be Chairperson is a great honour.

Tonya Antonis Chair

TREASURER’S REPORT 2021/22

The Association’s financial position is detailed in the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2022.

This year the Association has reported an inyear profit of £219. This compares with a reported profit of £30,536 in the previous financial year (high due to the restrictions around Covid-19). 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 decreased from £85,415 in 20/21 to £63,396, a decrease of £22,019 (26%). The decrease in income is relative against the prior year’s successful Covid-19 bids and one significant benefactor providing multiple grants. [Pre pandemic grant income £69,882 19/20.] The Association took the decision for the third year running to waive the affiliation fees to show support to all our clubs at source and aid recovery after the pandemic.

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 opportunities for young people, this year following the pandemic, we have continued

with some of the new activities brought onboard whilst also returning to our usual offering.

Expenditure has increased from £54,880 in 20/21 to £63,177, an increase of £8,297 (15%). This is attributable to the removal of restriction on activities following the pandemic. The Association has delivered a significant part of the activities associated with the ring-fenced funds, £16,185 remains ring-fenced 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 complement 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 CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2021

We had an excellent turnout for our annual Cross - Country championships which were hosted by Birtley Athletic Club on a fine Sunday morning in October 2021. We are sincerely grateful to Ed Lown and Val Baxter from Birtley AC and their team of volunteers for making us so welcome and to James Colling for his technical support.

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||| |---|---| |BOYS| |Under 11| |Winner Ed Moon|Birtley AC| |Runner up J McClean|Low Fell Running Club| |Under 13| |Winner Noah Williamson|Birtley AC| |Runner up Ewan McCoy|Phoenix Flyers AC| |Under 15| |Winner Martin Rahman|Birtley Athletics Club| |Runner up Tom Pickford|Houghton Harriers & AC| |Under 17| |Winner Chris Perkins|Birtley AC| |Runner up Tom Slane|Blackhill Bounders| |GIRLS| |Under 11| |Winner Nell Graham|Birtley AC| |Runner up Kitty Graham|Birtley AC| |Under 13| |Winner Niamh Phillipson|Birtley AC| |Runner up Lucy Burnett|Derwentside AC| |Under 15| |Winner Lucy Buckle|Chester le Street AC| |Runner up Amber McAuley|Zechner - Phoenix Flyers AC| |Under 17| |Winner Katie Francis|Birtley AC| |Runner up Abigail Thwaites|Birtley AC|

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TEAM AWARDS

BOYS

GIRLS

Under 11 - Low Fell Running Club Under 11 - Birtley AC Under 13 - Birtley AC Under 13 - Chester le Street AC Under 15 - Birtley AC Under 17 - Sunderland Harriers & AC

COUNTY POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2022

The DABGC Pool championships were held at Lambton Street Youth Centre in Sunderland on Tuesday 15th March 2022 and we are sincerely grateful to Kevin Howard and his staff for making us so welcome. Some excellent Pool was played and everyone enjoyed the evening.

BOYS Under 12 Winner Harley Richer Oxhill Youth Club Runner up Kristupas Zvirblys Lambton Street Y & C Hub Under 14 Winner Jake Barton Brandon Carrside Youth Centre Runner up Ryan Liddle Oxhill Youth Club

GIRLS Under 19 Winner Rachel Miller Oxhill Youth Club Runner up Aylssa McKee Oxhill Youth Club

COUNTY TABLE - TENNIS COMPETITION - 2022

The DABGC County Table Tennis Competition was held at Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club on Sunday 19th June 2022 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 facility together with an excellent day of Table -Tennis.

MALE Under 12 Winner James Reeves Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club Runner up Jack Buckley Darlington Table Tennis Academy Under 14 Winner Max Hancock Brandon Table Tennis Club Runner up Ben Wiltshire Darlington Table Tennis Academy Under 16 Winner Anand Raviprikash Darlington Table Tennis Academy Runner up Adam Bell Brandon Table Tennis Club Under 19 Winner Dan Jones Darlington Table Tennis Academy Runner up Haiden Harris Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club FEMALE Under 12 Winner Lucy Jones Darlington Table Tennis Academy Runner up Emily Murphy Darlington Table Tennis Academy

Under 14 Winner Grace Carter Brandon Table Tennis Club

NABGC NATIONAL TABLE-TENNIS FINALS - 2022

The NABGC National Table -Tennis Finals were held at Wragby in Lincolnshire on Saturday 9th July 2022.

All competitors received a Certificate of Participation and Durham dominated with 5 National Champions together with 5 National Runners –up and 3 third place medals. This was a great day, being well supported and enjoyed by all young people, parents and coaches.

BOYS Under 12

James Reeves Charlie Burnside

Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club Darlington Table Tennis Academy

National Champion National Runner-up

Under 14

Ben Wiltshire

Darlington Table Tennis Academy

National Champion

Under 16

Anand Raviprikash Harry Flynn Angelos Gidopulous Joshua Jackman

Darlington Table Tennis Academy Brandon Table Tennis Club Brandon Table Tennis Club Brandon Table Tennis Club

National Champion National Runner-up National Joint 3rd Place National Joint 3rd Place

Under 19

Dan Jones

Darlington Table Tennis Academy

National Runner -up

GIRLS

Under 12

Lucy Jones Emily Murphy Harriot Goodwin

Darlington Table Tennis Academy Darlington Table Tennis Academy Darlington Table Tennis Academy

National Champion National Runner-up National 3rd Place

Under 14

Freya Williams Bella Murphy

Brandon Table Tennis Club Darlington Table Tennis Academy

National Champion National Runner up

COUNTY TABLE-TENNIS PROJECT - 2021/22

The Association continued this project with some funding from Sport England to promote and encourage greater participation in Table-Tennis in local youth clubs.

We teamed up with Brandon TTC who as members of our Association had the expertise to support this project. They were allocated three local youth clubs to share best practice with and to support the training of volunteers in clubs to gain a Table Tennis Coaching Award. Belle Vue Sports and Community Centre and Throston Youth Project at Hartlepool and DJ Evans Youth Club at Bowburn all benefitted, with the clubs fully appreciating the expert coaching given.

THE BETTY WOODWARD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2021/ 2022

We had many strong nominations for the Betty Woodward Award, which is presented 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 openended 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 Celebration of Youth awards event on the 24th October 2022 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.

NABGC - STUBBERS ADVENTURE WEEKEND

On a very hot weekend in June 2022, Sacriston Youth and Community Project, Durham City Youth Project and the Cheesy Waffles Project from this association made the long trip down to the Stubbers Adventure Centre in Essex and enjoyed a fabulous time. They participated in a range of land and water activities and came away exhausted but happy having thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and made new friends from around the country. Quotes from young people and club leaders stated: “On the way home from an action packed weekend which was full of activities from start to finish. We teamed up with another club and our young people have made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Thanks to DABGC for supporting this wonderful opportunity”

DABGC WELLBEING PROJECTS - WEARDALE ADVENTURE CENTRE - ACTIVITY DAYS

Following on from a highly successful 2021 where the Adventure Activity Days provided a launch pad for young people to socialise and mix together again following the pandemic, 2022 saw DABGC secure some further funding to continue these fun packed days. Each day again proved very popular with all at full capacity with a mixture of clubs attending - General Youth Clubs, Boxing Clubs, Football Clubs, Athletic Clubs , Table-Tennis Clubs, General Community Groups and Centres and an All Girls Group . They all gained a wonderful experience in Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Archery, and Raft Building or on the High Ropes course. The Activity Days provided the physical and mental support many young people needed in a fun and secure outdoor environment putting smiles back on young people’s faces. Comments from one group stated: “Fantastic day for our young people doing something different to their normal activity. Thanks DABGC for putting on an excellent day”

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 and face to face 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 2021/22

Continuing from March 2020 into 2022 the coronavirus pandemic and local restrictions had a tremendous impact on the youth sector with clubs closed and many struggling to recover with staff and volunteer shortages and many young people taking time to re-establish a normal routine again.

While DABGC continued to offer the county programme under tight controls the National programme took a very cautious approach putting on hold many of its National events and activities with the following events cancelled.

OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SAILING RESIDENTIAL - 2022

Back on the programme following a 2 year break due to the pandemic, the original Sailing Residential Week was this year split into two weekend events. This meant that double the number of young people were given the opportunity to access this unique experience. Dates scheduled for June 2022 proved too early with Covid still persisting and it was not until September 2022 did our young people eventually take to the water. We held two wonderful weekends of sailing providing the young people with a new experience with them gaining new skills and friendships along the way.

SURFING

Back for a second year, this recent addition to our programme proved extremely popular with 12 clubs having a fabulous session on the water. Our thanks go to Nick and his team at South Shields Surfing School for their great instruction. Clubs commented “Surfing at Shields- thanks to DABGC for the opportunity” and “Thanks to DABGC for funding and arranging this session which was thoroughly enjoyed by our members”

DABGC KARTING CHALLENGE - GRAND PRIX 2022

Held at the prestigious circuit at Karting North East it attracted 10 clubs and a full complement of 35 drivers on the grid. Teams from each club competed against each other in a step towards producing the next Lewis Hamilton. Comments included “ Just wanted to pass on our thanks to DABGC for another fantastic night which was very well organised with the young people having an amazing night”

Gold Dominic McCabe Brandon Table-Tennis Club Silver Haydn Walker Delves Lane Phoenix FC Bronze Aaron Scott Houghton Harriers & AC

COUNTY 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL COMPETITION

This was held at the Soccerena in Durham on Saturday 26th March 2022 and our thanks go to all the volunteers and officials who supported us on the day.

Under 12 Winners Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Under 12 Runners up Gateshead Redheugh 1957 Under 14 Winners Darlington Spraire Lads FC (Yellow) Under 14 Runners up Darlington Spraire Lads FC (Grey)

Under 16 Winners Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Under 16 Runners up Oxhill Youth Club

UK CLUB ATHLETICS NABGC CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2022

This was hosted by Durham in May at the Middlesbrough Sports Village. Thanks must go to James Colling OIC for organising his team of officials and other volunteers who assisted in making it a very successful day. A large turnout fully appreciated and cheered every race. Durham put in some fine performances with 48 individual National Champions and a clean sweep of trophies. Comments included ‘An excellent event which was well organised by DABGC with our athletes competing well and winning a few medals’.

INDIVIDUAL UK CLUB CHAMPIONS

BOYS

U11

Jack Walton Adam Smith Kieran Archer

U13

Spencer Dale Jamie Leyland Ed Moon Callum Chambers Sam Thompson

U15

Ellis Ward Gregor Bruce George Dickman Jack Cuthbertson Jacob Waterston Ben Anderson William Young

Chester-le-Street AC Chester-le-Street AC Sunderland Harriers & AC

Phoenix Flyers AC Low Fell Running Club Birtley AC Birtley AC Sunderland Harriers & AC

Phoenix Flyers AC

Low Fell Running Club Sunderland Harriers & AC Sunderland Harriers & AC Sunderland Harriers & AC Sunderland Harriers & AC Sunderland Harriers & AC

U17

Ethan Kirk- Harding Josh Brown Arron Scott Joe Willis

Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Sunderland Harriers & AC

GIRLS U11

Poppie Phillipson Olivia Masters Izzy Hall Jay Hunter Ellie Harrison Isla Ford- Hutchinson

Birtley AC Chester-Le-Street AC Birtley AC Chester-Le-Street AC Chester-Le-Street AC Chester-Le-Street AC

U13

Evie Simon Coelho Ruby Potter Sophia Cheetham Laila Pipe Lexie Brown Olivia Murphy

Houghton Harriers & AC Derwentside AC Derwentside AC Derwentside AC Sunderland Harriers & AC Birtley AC

U15

Amelia Jones Emily Graham Darcy Lines Aneeka Bellamy-Evans Freya Stockley Alice Kirk Harding Sophie Burnside Lucy Burnett Emily Burnett April McAuley-Zechner

U17

Emma Shorttle Sophie Leonard Amber McAuley-Zechner Ella Jones Aimee Harrison

U20

Lauren Jones Pagona Axeli

Chester-Le-Street AC Chester-Le-Street AC Chester-Le-Street AC Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Derwentside AC Derwentside AC Phoenix Flyers AC

Houghton Harriers & AC Houghton Harriers & AC Phoenix Flyers AC Chester-Le-Street AC Chester-Le-Street AC

Chester-Le-Street AC Sunderland Harriers & AC

COUNTY TEAM AWARDS BOYS

U11 Chester-Le-Street AC U13 Phoenix Flyers AC U15 Sunderland Harriers & AC U17 Houghton Harriers & AC U20 No Team

GIRLS

U11 Chester-Le-Street AC U13 Derwentside AC U15 Chester-Le-Street AC U17 Chester-Le-Street AC U20 Chester-Le-Street AC

SNORKLING

A new exciting event for our young people at South Shields, where clubs got a glimpse of our fascinating underwater world. Comments included “Had a brilliant day”.

FIRST AID TRAINING - SAVE A LIFE PROJECT

The Association continued with its Save a Life Project and wishes to thank the County Durham Community Foundation for funding towards the delivery of First Aid training sessions during 2021/22. This quality training was delivered by Priory Training following the easing of Covid restrictions.

In April 2022 we added Junior First Aid training to our programme which was very successful. We also continued to hold several Boxing First Aid training sessions, tutored by Kevin Howard from Lambton Street Youth & Community Hub which proved very popular.

All these sessions have contributed to our ‘Save a Life’ project where a vital part of the training includes Defibrillator awareness. The Executive Officers are 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 310 members have been trained.

NEW AFFILIATIONS

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

ROYAL GARDEN PARTY

As part of achieving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2021 it was very pleasing to receive an invitation to Buckingham Palace for a Garden Party in May 2022 to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee year. Alan Watson, our Executive Youth Officer and James Colling from our Executive Board enjoyed a special and memorable afternoon and were selected to speak with HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton about the work we do at DABGC.

QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION - DURHAM CATHEDRAL - JUNE 2022

We were delighted to receive an invitation from Mrs Sue Snowdon, Her Majesty’s Lord - Lieutenant and the Chapter of Durham Cathedral to the Queens Platinum Jubilee 70th Anniversary, held at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 4th June 2022. This special service of celebration and thanksgiving provided a means of celebrating the many good causes and institutions associated with the Queen in County Durham which included DABGC.

QUEENS PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION - TREE PLANTING - AUGUST 2022

To commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee 70th Anniversary a Tree Planting ceremony took place at Clavering Youth Club / M.A.S.A.C Martial Arts Centre in partnership with DABGC, with the tree kindly donated by DAAC.

IN MEMORY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 1926 - 2022

With our grateful thanks for her many years of service and commitment from all the young people, volunteers and staff at Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs.

The Queen was a great inspiration and has left a lasting legacy for future generations.

KEYSTONE AWARDS

The Durham Association presents Keystone Awards each year to give recognition to voluntary workers and others 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 - 2022

Sunderland Harriers & AC Bilton Hall ABC DABGC/Birtley AC Cleveland Youth Association Cleveland Youth Association Cleveland Youth Association Cleveland Youth Association Auckland Youth Centre DABGC/Throston YP DJ Evans Youth Club

HIGH SHERIFF AWARD

The Association was delighted to be invited to an event at Ushaw Historic House in March 2022 where DABGC won a High Sheriff Award for the tremendous work undertaken with our clubs during the pandemic. The funding received will contribute to our well-being programme for young people.

DABGC - STAFF PROJECT

To support the staff team DABGC embarked on a project to engage two people in helping with our affiliations and promoting our events and activities on a casual basis. Both Julie Warren (Affiliations) and Lesley Foster (Events and Activities) have provided solid support to Tina, Simon and Alan during the year and their help has been very much appreciated.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES - BIRMINGHAM 2022

The Durham Association can be extremely proud of our Commonwealth Games representatives in Birmingham in July and August this year. We were represented in Team England by Kieran McDonald (Sunderland ABC) who having competed in the World Championships in 2021 became European Silver medallist in the European Championships in Armenia in May 2022 and

followed this up with an impressive Silver Medal in the Men’s Flyweight at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August 2022. Also James Colling DABGC Executive Board Member, was not only a top official at the 2022 World Athletic Championships in Oregon USA but also at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In addition, Alan Bell our DABGC Athletics starter was also one of the top officials in Birmingham, while Richard Kilty from Middlesbrough Harriers was the athletic pundit on the BBC during the Games.

UEFA EUROPEAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS EURO 2022 - JULY 2022

Several of the victorious England squad selected for the Euro 2022 finals held in July have roots back in our region with Jill Scott (Ex Manchester City and Aston Villa/ Sunderland Harriers and Boldon CA) / Lucy Bronze (Manchester City) / Demi Stokes (Manchester City). What a fabulous achievement and an inspiration to all in how they conducted themselves both on and off the pitch.

CLUB NEWS FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT

Houghton Harriers

Brandon Pye became the first Durham runner to become the English Schools Intermediate Boys Cross - Country champion.

Brandon Carrside Youth & Community Project

New gym flooring, new kitchen, new roof and solar panels

Throston Youth Project

Received a new Table-Tennis table from Shildon Sunnydale School.

South Shields Beach

Named as Best Beach Award in Sunday Times top 50 British beaches and hosts our Summer Surfing, Snorkeling and Rock Pooling sessions.

Oxhill Youth Club

Celebrated their 60th Anniversary with a fabulous Fun Day in September.

Savannah Marshall

From Hartlepool Headland ABC has come a very long way from her early days at the club and is now boxing on the international and world stage. Currently the World Female Middleweight Boxing Champion she recently contested all 4 World Female Middleweight belts.

Birtley Athletic Club

Two young athletes from the club have gained international recognition in Cross-Country and Triathlon. Kate Waugh and Max Stapley are now regulars on the Super League Triathlon Series of events around the world where Kate is European Champion.

NEW ADDITION TO THE DABGC 2022 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.

SIR BOB MURRAY CBE AWARD

This 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 award winner will be announced at our Celebration of Youth awards event on the 24th October 2022 at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham.

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 Ann Lillie from Sunderland Harriers for her tremendous dedication to the club and her reliable support at County and National events.

PRESIDENTS MEDAL

As CEO he organised many International events which our young people from DABGC took part in and built up a friendly rivalry along the way. Our trips to Wales were always enjoyable and most often successful.

A very popular leader having devoted several decades to the club and developed it into a thriving community hub.

J.J. GRIFFITHS AWARD

This year the trophy for taking part in most sporting events during the year was won by Oxhill Youth Club.

APPLE PROJECT

Following our continued partnership which has been running for several years with Apple at the Metro Centre, we are extremely grateful to their team for providing 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL BEACH DAY - ROCK POOLING

This new addition to the programme provided clubs with an enjoyable day learning about the wild and wonderful fascinations of our shores and life in our rock pools on the award winning Sandhaven beach at South Shields. Comments included “Thanks to DABGC for a brilliant day”

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 89 YEARS - 1933 TO 2022

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) 732231

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

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 Bishop Auckland County Durham

Aycliffe ABC Newton Aycliffe County Durham

Barmoor Hub Ryton Tyne & Wear

Barnard Castle ABC Barnard Castle Co. Durham

Belle Vue Sports and Community Centre Hartlepool Cleveland

Blackfyne Juniors FC Consett Co. Durham

Blaydon Youth and Community Centre Blaydon Tyne & Wear

Billingham Boxing Academy Billingham Stockton-on-Tees

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

Bright Futures South Shields Tyne & Wear

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 Chaos Football Club 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 Darlington Table-Tennis Academy 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

Durham County Football Club Durham 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

Greens ABC Middlesbrough 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

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 Sacriston Youth Club Sacriston Co. Durham

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

The New Welfare ABC Hartlepool Cleveland

Throston Youth Project Hartlepool Cleveland

Ward Degans ABC Darlington Co. Durham

Wearmouth ABC Sunderland Tyne & Wear

Horsley Hill ABC South Shields 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 89 YEARS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Registered Charity Number 520920

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Bank

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

Solicitors

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 2022 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 2022 this would approximate to £63,000. At 31 March 2022, the free reserves were £85,711.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The Association’s unspent reserves at 31 March 2022 were equivalent to approximately 16 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 £16,185 at 31 March 2022. The charity holds no property or finance on behalf of other charities or bodies.

Mr David Orford, Chair

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 2022

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 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

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Genera Fund
General Fund
2022
2021
£
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscriptions & Donations:
Subscribers
60,060
78,129
Donation & Affiliation Fees
3,265
6,775
Sundry
0
250
Deposit account interest
71
262
Events (Income):
Fundraising/Competitions
0
0
Golf Day
0
0
Other
0
0
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
63,396
85,415
EXPENDED RESOURCES
Management & administration of the Charity
Salaries and Wages
30,270
29,733
Staff Expenses
1,439
966
Legal Expenses
340
4,948
Rent, Lighting & Heating
0
2,400
Printing and Stationery
1,673
3,616
Training
1,815
410
Postage
418
202
Telephone / Broadband
2,022
503
Insurance
1,090
544
Travel Expense & Admin
6,157
1,799
Subscription
1,274
1,875
IT Equipment
0
0
Sundry Expenses
172
155
Misc. Equipment
0
0
Events (Expenditure):
Refund due to Covid‐19
(4,525)
Events (Expenditure):
Fundraising/Competitions
16,509
12,255
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
63,177
54,880
NET RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
219
30,536
Balances transferred from charity at 01‐Apr
53,226
22,691
Adjustments from prior years
0
0
Balances carried forward at 31‐Mar
53,445
53,226
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 2022

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		 2022
2021
£
£
101,896
101,677
101,896
101,677
34,211
19,063
16,185
31,113
11,000
11,000
40,500
40,500
101,896
101,677

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 £30,270.

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 89 YEARS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Registered Charity Number 520920

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Bank

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

Solicitors

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

GET INSPIRED GET INVOLVED TOGETHER STRONGER

Investing in Young People lasts a lifetime

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 2022 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 2022 this would approximate to £63,000. At 31 March 2022, the free reserves were £85,711.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The Association’s unspent reserves at 31 March 2022 were equivalent to approximately 16 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 £16,185 at 31 March 2022. The charity holds no property or finance on behalf of other charities or bodies.

Mr David Orford, Chair

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 2022

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 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

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Genera Fund
General Fund
2022
2021
£
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscriptions & Donations:
Subscribers
60,060
78,129
Donation & Affiliation Fees
3,265
6,775
Sundry
0
250
Deposit account interest
71
262
Events (Income):
Fundraising/Competitions
0
0
Golf Day
0
0
Other
0
0
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
63,396
85,415
EXPENDED RESOURCES
Management & administration of the Charity
Salaries and Wages
30,270
29,733
Staff Expenses
1,439
966
Legal Expenses
340
4,948
Rent, Lighting & Heating
0
2,400
Printing and Stationery
1,673
3,616
Training
1,815
410
Postage
418
202
Telephone / Broadband
2,022
503
Insurance
1,090
544
Travel Expense & Admin
6,157
1,799
Subscription
1,274
1,875
IT Equipment
0
0
Sundry Expenses
172
155
Misc. Equipment
0
0
Events (Expenditure):
Refund due to Covid‐19
(4,525)
Events (Expenditure):
Fundraising/Competitions
16,509
12,255
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
63,177
54,880
NET RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
219
30,536
Balances transferred from charity at 01‐Apr
53,226
22,691
Adjustments from prior years
0
0
Balances carried forward at 31‐Mar
53,445
53,226
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 2022

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		 2022
2021
£
£
101,896
101,677
101,896
101,677
34,211
19,063
16,185
31,113
11,000
11,000
40,500
40,500
101,896
101,677

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DURHAM ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 £30,270.

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 CELEBRATION PARTNERSHIP WORKING TOGETHER STRONGER

Investing in Young People lasts a lifetime

PLEASE DONATE TO REGISTERED CHARITY NO 520920

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