Sport Changes Lrfe Foundation Company Registrati1 Nurnter-. Nl611158 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The Trustees present their Report and Acwnts for the year erKled 31 March 2022, whlch aL%o compreS the DitC$. Report re¢wired by the Companies Act 2W8. Reference and administratlve detalls The charlty name The legal name of the charity Is:_ sport Changes knfe Foundation. The charity is al80 known by its operab.ng name, Sport Changes Life. The eharltys areas operation and UK charitable registration The charity is registered in Northem Ireland with the Charity Commisshjn in Northein Ireland ICCNII with charity numter 103044. The charity d(s not operate in any overseas jurisdictions. Legal structurn of the charity The chartty is ccmstilutsd as a company limiEed by gLbaranlee, registered under the Companies Acts - The govemiro document of the charity is the Mefflotandum and Articles of Association establishing the company under CLyllp8ny legislation. There are no restrictions in the goveming th)cuments on Ihe operation of the Charty or on its investment powers other trian those impos&J by Charity Law. By operalion of law all, trustees are directors under the Companies Act 20( and all directors are trustees under Charities legislation and have re5w)n5ibilits"e5. as Such, under both company and charity legislakn"on. The trustees are all indtwduals. Thè prln¢lpal operating addrnss, tdephon• numb•r, •mail and w•b addr•ss•s of the charity The School 78 Metsey Street. BeWas1 Northem IrelaThY. BT4 1EY Telephone 02890 454964 Email A(Jress info sportchangeslife.com Web addrès8 bWrn.sportthangeslrfe.com The regisler&l office of the charity for Companies Act purposes is Ihe same as the operating address shown above.
Sport Changes Life Foundation Cornpany Registration Number." N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The Trustees In office on the date the report was approved were:. Dr D Brennan MrAJ Gibson Mr M J Marais Mr N Mccullough Mrs J McNeill Mr A T Robinson Dr S Tharmaralnam MS C Walerworth Mr A Larkin The following persons s8rv8d as Truste•s during th• y•ar énded 31 March 2022 :. The trustees who seNed as a Iruslee in Ihe reporting pericrty were as shown above, and there were no changes during the year, or in the period between the year end and the approval of the accounts. All the trustees are also member5 of the charity. Objects and activit5 of tho ¢harlly The purposes ol (he charlty as set out In Its govemlng document The charivs t)bjects C'objects'l are specificalty re8tricl&J to the advancement of education and to promote CaPaty building among young people from soryally and ecrmomically disadvantaged communities Ihereinafter called the "beneliciaries'l in Northem Ireland and its envlrons in the Republlc of Ireland {hereinafter called the area of 'benefit'l wittY)ut distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnic origin. polth"cal, religious or other opinion by associab.ng the statutory authorib'es, voluntary organisations.academic institutions and the beneficiaries in the area of InefIt in a common effort through Spt, education and other recreakn.onal ad1Ve$ to develop their physical fitness, mental and emotional capacities $0 that they may grow to full maturity a$ individuals and crtizens and that their conditions of lrfe may be improved anLI ancillary lo this: al lo provide or make arrangements for the provision and co-ordination of volunteers from the Unrted Stales to work within the aa of tenefit to support the work of the charty with the added benefit that such volunteers shall be empowered and motivated to work In and develop communty programmes in the United States on their retum., bl to enable, a56isI and encourage the education of volunteers in leadership, coaching and organisalion of sport and physical recreation for the tenefit ol the beneficiartes:
Sport Changes Life Foundation Comp8ny Registratyon Numter.. Nl811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 cl educate the tneficiaries to encourage them to follow a m¢xe active and healthier lifestye, to grow their confidence and raise their a$piratyons,' dl develop pung leaders within the benefiaaries through integration and tooethemess and build community Involvement lo ensure long-term suslainabilty,. and el to advance any other exclusively charrtable purpose a5 the directors may, from time to time. decide in accordance with the law of charity. The main activiti•s undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year Programme aims are.. -To engaJe with disadvantaged young Feople and offer Ihern an altemalNe lo anti-SOCk?I behaviour and offending and slop the Cycle of a lrfelime in the criminal justice system. -To iaise the aspiration of young people to reach their full potential armj become the best that they are capable of becomir#J and support them on their journey to ultimately gaining and sustaining employment -Improve lifestyles and health and well-being in both young and old. Sp(Yt Changes fe have rjeen developing active ageing programmes developing active lrfestye8 and taking them away from loneliness. rcJramme resurts for the past year have been attached, supporb.ng particlpation and numbers. The maiTn activities undertak•n during theyear to further the Chaffity purpose forthe public benefit Sport Changes Lrfe Fomjndatknn is more than a programme, it is a means by which we can help mentor young people, engage and signpost them lo existing agencies and organisalions and create a bridAe to enable them to lake hold of their Iwes. It thles not seek lo duplicate any eStsn provision. but to complement and woik in pathership. The charity prop08es lo actlvely promote and engage in 8 range of community projects ino)rporating Sport, good relations and an interactive mulltmedia design IIMDI currlculum designed lo raise their lrfe aspirations and impr¢)ve their. - -Molwation. attitude, seW-confidence and belief -Personal development -Te8m working skills -Leadership skills and activ& cilizenship Skdls
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company R•gistrakn"on Number.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the Jear ended 31 March 2022 The charrty prowdes advice, support and guidance for young Peop in community groups, schools and colleges through such means as- -Oulreach sp)rts coaching session8 using Sport8 mentors and Victory Scholars -Face to face support for young people with Sports mentors and Victory Scholars -Provi8ion of resources to access trainlng 8nd support progiammes Those who benelk from our actr.wty include." -IndivNlual young people -The community an¢J community group$ -Schcx)Is. colleges. universrties -Empbyers -US univer81ty students- Vlclory Scholars -Employers Below are some of Ihe organisatpns Sport Changes Lrfe has worked wth to deliver service5 to young people. .The Exwjtive Offe -Anlrim & Nevrtownabbey Borough Councll -Summerhill Foundation -Department of Justice -ulster University -youth Justice Agency -The Princes Trust -NE College of FHE -FASA -Jobs and benefits office -SchooLs -Housing Association8 -Probation Board Nl -Communty Groups -PSNI -Legal Advis(8
Sport Changes Life Foundation Cornpany Registration Numter.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Sport Changes fe engages youth who are not in education, employment of training through posikn.ve acth"vilie5 designed to increase confidence, raise aspirations and offer pastoral care and support. Seleoled jointly by community groups and the PSNI. many young PeOe will benefit from our eHoops wograrnme. Improving their team working skills, leadership skills. active cibzen$hip skills and self-esteem. This is achieved through bespoke cUNulm8 that enable the team to deliver accredited qualifications for the professional devdopment of young people. Thrgh our Victory Scholar Programme, Sport Changes Life gives US collegk2te scholar- athletes ffom diverse socio*¢onomi¢ backgrLyJnds the opportunity lo pursue advanced study in graduate programmes al universf(ies across the island of Ireland while continuing to playtheir sport. ¢oaching and mentoring young people in neighbouring local communf(ies and gaining valuable work4rfe experience through internships, partnership$ and frndShips, cultural exchange and enrichment. In order lo achieve this, Programmes are developed lo meet the needs of young people. taibred lo each group. The key lo the success of the programme is the lime committed to the engagement of groups facilitates ihe opportunity for Srx)rt Changes Lrfe lo 'tailrf programme$ lo meet the specffic need8 of the group they are working wi1h. We fimily believe that through our programmes, we are fulfilling our aim lo raise the aspratKsns of young people through sporb.ng excellence. vocational and academi¢ achievement and peisonal development. The trustees have had regard to the Chanty CommissDn's guidance C public benefft in managlng the activities of the ¢harty. The short term andlonger temi alms and objectives To establish the Sport Changes Lrfe Foundation as a leading provider of sport-led personal development support for young people and older adults in Northem Iieland. To develop sustainable funding streams to support the long-term delivery of our programmes. To continue to build partherships key stskeholdets in the communty, including local counals, schools. and businesses. To expand our programmes lo reach more disadvantaged ¢ommunilies and indiwduals. To measure and evaluate the impact of our programmes to en$ure that we are making a posthe differen¢e in the lives of the indNiduals we serve_
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Registrati( Number N1811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 How the activities undertaken during the yeareontn"buted to the achlevement of the alms and objectives The current programmes portfolio is designed to establish the Sport Change8 Life Foundation as a leading Pfovider of sport-led personal development support for young people and older adults in Northem Ireland_ Continuousty seekir¥J for sustainable funding streams will support the long-tem delIry of our programmes, and our current partnerships with key 81gkeholders in the wider communty has enabled us to expand our Teach lo mCe underserved communib.es and indiw(thls. Measuring and evaluating the impact of our programmes which wll ensure that we are making positive difference in the lives of the individual$ we serve. The delivery stalist5cs for the year are contained in the section of the report entitled"The difference the charws perfomiance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the Charity,. Th& main achlevements and pertomian¢e of the charlty during the year Victory Scholar5 Sport Changes Lrfe l>rings swrt and educallon toyelher in uth development Ffograms that inspire young people to create a better future for themselves. Our Vidory Scholar P[raMMe 1$ a unique and empowering opp)rtunity for American NCAA student athletes to extend their eduCaOn lo posl graduate level whilst helping us deliver innovative and inspirab'onal youth development programmes.These prcorammes motivate and inspire svung people liwng in local communities to look to a brighter fUre. Our Scholars also the opportunity to continue lo play their sport they Our last academic intake120211221 had seen our Sport Changes Lrfe famity welcomed 11 Victory Scholars to our programme, spread across 7 tjiffeienl universities in Ireland. with our Vlclory Scholar alumnl netsyork. boasting 178 sludent- athletes, our Sport Changes Life family continues to grow allowing us lo help eontinue lo mentor and SUFPOrt more young people across the island of Irel8nd.The Victory scholarship programme. works in partnership with Universities IhroughoLrt Ireland, North and South, supporting Youth Engagement Programmes daily. The victory scholarship programme biings sports.ng role models, usualty ¢(4lege basketball players, to Northem Ireland lo study for a Masterfs tjegree and work with disadvantaged young people. SCL uses Vlctory Scknl8rs as 8 catalyst for change kn the panlapants. lives. As a foundation we were prfyjd to have persisled with the programme in light of the ongoing Covid- 19 pandemic and although at limes proved challenging, we successlulty managed and c ordinated 11 deserving sludenl-alhleles lo a life changing expereince in Ireland ove the last academic year.
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Registration Numb8r-. N1811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 eHoop$ The objective of the eHoops Youth Engagement Programme is to activate a colL4boralive and innovative approach to address the issue of disengaged Ung people wrth mults'ple barriers to education, employment and training. Vve ran 2 x 24 eHp9 sports development programmes in North and West Belfast funded by The EXetiVe Office and 1 x 12 programme fundedn by the Department of CommUnitS wrth young people in care from across greater Bdfast antl Pfoved to be successful in integrating young people from drfferenl backgrounds using sport as a tool. The programmes enabled 32 young people lo achieve OCN level 1 qualifications in good relations and 17 young people in care to have the same opportunlty a8 others to participate in community based initiatives. The success of the programmes cartr be attributed to the use of SFQrts as a common ground to bring young people from different communities together, promokn.ng team Spirit, cooperation and healthy competition all under the guidance of our team of sport mentors. The programmes provlded a safe and inclusive environment for young people to learn and sOall$e. fostering good relations and understanding among the participants. The OCN level I quallfication$ On good relations lurther enhanced the particlpants. sklks and knowledge in trHJilding posrtive relationships with people from drfFerent backgrounds. These qualifications can be used to enhance the participants, emptoyaLylity and personal development opportunities. Overall. the 3 prarammeS have been a positive example of how swrt can be used lo promote sceial inthsion. diversity and understanding among yDung people from different backgrouNIs. Educational Hubs We have not ran r educational hubs this year as we contrated rolling out the Honour Roll Programme which Inc1Lde extra curricular activity.
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Registratic Number.. Nl811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Actlve Ageing Programme The Active Ageing Programme has shown Steady growth over the last 12 months. expanding its operaliorts to cover four drfferent siles in the Amtrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area and an additional site in Belfast with JvJsaw Nl. The programme continues lo uts.lise sport and physical a¢tivty to help individuals become more a¢tive, establish social connections. and enjoy the numerous physical and mental nefits of regular eXeISe. The programme's succes8 can be attTibuted lo its ability to offer bespoke exerctse classes, and variety of sports activities that cater lo the needs of okler individuals wrth drffering ability levels. The ACte Ageing Programme provides parbcipants with opportunities lo leam new skills, engage with otheis. and partiC4pale in physical actwty in a safe and $upportNe environment. Our team of Spt Mentors act as a valuable resource lo leh sessions by becoming a freindly face to some participants who mqy not see another family relative or friend until the next session. Furthemiore the programme has allowèd older adults to connect wlh the world again as we navjale away from the CoviL¥19 pandemic. We have deaded not to return lo nursing homes until a time il presents ilsew safer lo do so_ As a result of the programrne's growth, the foundation has been aNe to asslst mcffe older aduits In improving their health and welpbeing. as well as their qualty of life. The initiative has also enabled individuals to bulld social connections. which has re$utted in a sense of community and belonging.
Sp¢)rt Changes Life Foundation Company Reghstration Nurnber Nl811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Future 4 one to one mentoring programme staff have pul together a 24 week online mentoring programme for young people that will suptM)rt and guide young people through life is$$ and uttimalely the impact of on physical and mental health. This will be a revamp of the FUre 4 programme and aligns dosely lo rts goals and purFknse of creating a positive pathway to a brighter future for young people. It is a mentoring prograrnrne of 24 weeks where young people aged 16-30 can be ¢onne¢ted with our team of experienced mentors to help them raise their aspirations, increase their nTidence, overcome any Iss¥Jes they may be expeTiencing and to work tovrdrds theii goal8. Thi8 WO has been supported by St. James Place Foundallon. At the end of this year the team have been exploring ways lo improve the $ervic* and Complete journey pathways by offering employment opportunits.es and training lo help our young people be in a better mindset to tske up employment opportunits'es. By providing young people with one-to-one mentoring we are helplng them achieve their full potential and believe this is an effective approach to helpiro young people overcome obstacles and achieve SLKcess in their lives. The Future 4 programme continues lo provide a safe and supporb.ve environment for young people to learn and grow. Our sport menlors ¢)ffer guidance and support in a non-judgmental way. hetring young people devebp the sknls and confiden¢e needed to succeed. In 21122. 67 young people have rep)rted that the programme ha$ helped them develop new skills. sel goals, and overcome challenges to having a sen8e of purpose. The mentoring programme is still based around 5 phases of. o Hope o Resilience o Posikn"vlty o Success o Future
Sport Changes Life Foundation CompBny Registration Number.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 HonourRoll Programme Over the past 12 months. we have been running the Honour Roll programme in 23 primary schools in Northern Ireland aimed at supporting P7 pupi15 through their transition to secondary school. The programme. is sport-led and delivers personal development support that align$ with the PDMU currilUm. The programme has been a resoundlng success, with 1,082 pupils benefittiro from the support ¢)ffered. The programme has helped pupils gain a better understanding of heath and well-being. foster good relationships. and alleviate any fears associated moving to 8erxJndary 8¢hool. The use of sport as a tool lo delNer pernonal development support has proven to be highly effective. The Programme has enabjed pupils to engage in physical activity while also womding opportunities to develop important life skills. The personal development support offered has hel pupils buijd self-confidence, resilien, and a sense of purpose. whi¢h are vital ski115 for navNJats"ng the transth.on to secondary scho(A and kyond. The programme has been funded by several housing assoei*'ons Iconnswaler Homes, Clanmil Housing. Apex Housing Association & Radiu8 Housing) through their shared housing schemes and the 'Housing for All. strategy. We are proud of these partnerships and continue lo formaile better working ieallionships as we move fOard for better accountabilty and efficiency. 10
Sport Changes Life Foundation Comp8ny Registration Numtr*r.' N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The dlfferen¢e the charitys perfonnance during the yearhas made to the benefl¢larles of the ¢harlty and to wldersoclety Sport Changes kn.fe Prwamme delivery statistics 2021-2022.. PartKipaling Youth 1.eHoop$ used as a vehKle to enhance understanding of the posib.ve v81ues of sporL 2.Inspired older people to participate in sport and live a healthy lrfestyle with posthve choices 3.Increased opportunilies for youth from disadvantaged backgr(yJnd8 to access world clasg sporting facilities via programme participation. 4_Inspired youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to C¢)me logeltter, play together and sociale logelhei regardless of beliefs bul also to TeceNe personal individual support. 5.Honour roll programme uded to ngag young people with the reality of education and their transitional development Progress/Outcomgs 1.Delivered 3 eHoops programmes at Ulster University. gmng 49 young people a¢¢es$ to the world class Sporting facilits.This was a h)rid approach of both physical and online se8sn$. 2.Delivered over 264 sessions and 480 hours of wnta¢t lime with older adults across beast and ANBC. 3.Delivered our Future 4 one lo orle menloriThJ project lo 67 young people 4.Delivered the Honour Roll Programmes to 23 primary schools across Greater Beffast with 1082 young people impacted. Participa9 Scholars 1.To up Skill scholars via a dedicated trainir¥J progiamme. 2.To engage scholars in a project which rewards and rewizes aGlive rytizenship 3.SCL will attempt lo ulilise Scholars as sporting role models and Unwersty ambassadors 4.To provide $¢hdar8 access to post graduate opporbJneS Progre$810utcomes 1 All Victory scholars successfully completed a 10 day training and inductton progiamme_ 2.They passed all assessments required for coaching and outreach in the community. 3.The scholars were incredibly well received by participants in spcKts oulreath programmes as well as programme partners. 4_ Two scholars pursued profession81 development opp<xtunities thr¢JJgh a business inlemship in Dubai wrth Falcon Associates.
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Registratn Numtr*r.' N1811158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Participating Communities 1.Partnership approach with local ccThmunity workers, ststulory bod$ and NGB'S. 2.InlrLNJuce new programme lo communities 3.Provide opportunth'es for community worker8 to be involved in training 4.Provide a new approach for communitS lo develop the use of sport and phy8lc81 actwrty as a dwersionary educational tool. Progressloutcomes 1.WorkiThJ with 4 Housing Assock4tions across Northem Ireland to enhance the delivery of progTammes 2.Communicalions are cmgoing with new communities we have rKJt operated in previously, Increaslng our presence 3.SCL provided training for the communiti.es we engage with, upskilling staff and young people to become confident young leaders that can then contribute back into their community 4.srt is sb'll seen a very useful l¢)ol lo engage yDung peop and lo establish oppornitieS lo build sound relationships. Structure. governance and managemènt of the ¢harlty Board meets'ng5 take place bimonlhly, unless a special general meeting is required. The company will hold an annual general meeting once in each calendai ypai. Tiuslees are appointed for a year term and are eligible for reappointment after this term. In appointment of a CEO, the board must reach consensus on the CEO'S job descriptM)n and undertake a careful search process to find the most qUalifd indiwdual for the posilK)n. The board will ensure that the CEO has the moral and professnal support he or she needs 10 further the goals of the foundation. The CEO. in partnership with the board, wll deCe upon periodic evaluatson of Ihe CEO'S performance. The day-laY rtsponsibiltty for iunning the organisab'on is designated to the CEO. As stewards of the foundation, the board must actively part¢cipate wth the 8taff in an overall planning process and assist in bmplemenb.ng the plan's goals. Obiects of the Foundation'$ Nl Board.. -Deteimine the Foundation's Mission and purpose -select the CEO -support the CEO and review his or her perfomiarKe -Ensure effective organi8alional pLgnlling -Ensure adequate resources -manage SOurCeS effecttvely -Determine and monitor the foundation's programmes and services -Enhance the Foundats"on's Public imJ3e -Assess its Own performance 12
Sport Changes Life Foundation C4Thpany Restration Number.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The method$ used to reclvit and appointnow charily Iru5tees 1 I In line wilh the Articles of A$s(latiOn, the company shall actively promote a Board of Trustees. which indudes a range of skill. experience and knowledge in keeping with kne pursuance of its Objects, and to thi8 end it k8 enlilled to adverb.se and interv¢ew eligible candidates to be polenb.al directors of the board. al Successful candldale8 ari8lng from the Snterview8 Shall be ellgible for nomination or appoinlment to the board under the provisions of the articles detaId below. 21 A Tetiring trustee shaN be eligible for re-nomination and electDn, under the provision of the A¢18$. 31 The Trustee shall be elected al the annual general meeting by the members present lin person, or through ar) authorised representative or by proxy). In order to be elpJible for eCtion to the board of trustees.. al Nomthatkjns from membeis e1ible lo vote wll be taken al the annual general meet(ng. i} If the number of nominaticfi$ exceeds the number of vacancies. elÈ¢lKn shall be by secret ballot. ill If the number of nomination5 is less than the number of vacancies, further oral nominations may with the approval of annual general meeb'ng be invited from members al the said annual geneial meeting. bl The board of trustees is entitd to nominate those candidates select&J in acwrdance wtth the Artides of Asscoiation. 41 The trustees shall have the power at any time to appoint any person. who need not be member of the company, by ctroption.. al To be a trustee to fill a casual vacancy. Any trustee so appointed shall hold olfi¢e only until the next following anwal general mting and shall then be elvJible for electton. bl as additional trustees with parlicular skills andlor knOwdge up lo bul not exceeding a number equivalent to one third of the elected trustees for the time being. Trustees so appointed shall hotd office only until the next followrKJ annual general meeting and shall then be eligible for re- appointment as a0pted trustees. 13
Sport Changes Lrfe Foundation CornFény Registr8tion Num[.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The policles •ndprocedures for the induction and training of trustees The Chair assist the CEO in conducb'rg new director orientation. A training programme will be developed to ensure Ihat ary newly apwlnted tru81ees wll receive training on all matters necessary to enable them lo perfonn their dulles effectively. Where the appointee is not sufficiently experEnced training should cover a minimum of governance and management. equal opportunf(ies, introduction lo the history and activiies of the organisalion,suffKient explanation of the charffies finan¢ial accounts and reporting procedures lo enable them to exerrAse effeclive fiscal oversight, explanation of all charty pc4i¢ies. If the new trustse 15 to take on any $pe¢ifio duties, training in relation to these $hould be assessed. The CharIty oryanlsational structure The charity comprises a numkr of committees and working groups, namely. Finance Working Group Fundraising Working Group - Govomance Working Group 14
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Registratn Numtw.. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 How the charity make$ de¢lslons and how dOn5 ar• d•legat•d Finance Working Group It is agreed that the Finance Working Group shall.. -oversee the financial planning of the Foundation and estsblisfTr stru¢tures. which will be presented to the Board lor appioval. Guidelines will then be drawn up in accordan wlth regLblalion5 set out by the Inland Revenue. -manage the financial health of the Foundation. -To agree plans for wesenling and administering effective financkil procedures. -To provide financial forecasts for the strategic development wgrk of the Foundation. -To discuss and resolve any issues in relation lo the management of charrtable fund5 and to enable the Foundation to ensure such funds are made available for the foundation's programmes, as they are eded. -To prepare and present rinancial reports to the Board advance of board meetlngs as requlred. -To receive and discuss Ilnancial reports from our accountancy support with the view to making recommendali?ns to the Board on financial management. -To ensure transparency in all fillancial matters relating to the Foundation. -To identify and recommend suitable indiwduals lo manage financial matter. -To demonstrate strategic fir*ancial leadership on matters related to the strategic dlrectlon and operation of the Foundation. -In reaching deci8ion8 the Finance WorknThJ Group of the Board of the Foundation wll have due regard lo the impact and #mplic8titins of all deasions on operations in Northern Ireland and the United States and the Foundation's commitment lo ensuring equitable practices_ -The Finance Working Group of the Board will meet annuatly unless otheMr6e agreed by the Board. 15
Sport Changes Lrfe Foundation Cornpany Registration Number. N1611158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Fundraising Working Group It is agreed Ihat the Fundraising Working Group shall- -Lead the fundraising activities of the Foundation. -Prepare a short- and long-tem fundraisir#J strategy wrth specrfic goals and actions for approval bythe board. -Prepare and present reports on fundraksing lo the Board. -Receive and discuss operational reports on fundraislna advlties wolh the vlew to maklng recommendallon8 to the BoaTd. -Discuss and resolve any issues in relan lo the management of charitsble lunds and to enable the board to ensure SLth funds are made available for the fourKlatiorns prcgrammes as they are needed. -Identrfy and reccynmend suitable individuals to promote fundraising and donor prospeds -oversee the coordinati1 and promotion of the funolrai&ng through a communicatK)ns strategy therèby infiuencwig key external stakeholders lo assist in fundraising. -In reaching decisions the Fundraising Working Gup of each of the area boards of the Foundation wll have due regard lo the impact and implutions of all decisions on operations in Northem Irdand and the United States and the Foundation's commitment to ensuring equitable practices. Govemance Working Group -11 is agreed that the Governance Working Group shall ensure that the Board fulfils it legal, ethical and functional responsibilities through adequate governance by. -Designing appr¢)priate governance policies and procedures., -Defining the roles and responsibilities of the directors and its Working Group5". -Notifying the Board rf it is at risk of falling below the number of directors required in the relevant constitutK)n. -Moniloring the Foundation's conflict of interest policy in TelatKn to ils Trustees confirming that the Board duly ob8eryes the policy as sel out in Ihe Foundation's articles of assockglion from time to time. -confirming Trustees appointed to Ihe Board have been notified d and agree the mission of the foundation and the expectats'ons of directors. -Confimiing Trustees appointed to the Board have been notified of and Jree to the time and parb'cipalion requirements of drectors. -confirming elections and appointsnents to the Board comply wlth the conslilutlon and other legal requirements. -confirming that Trustees have all financial and govemance knowledge necessary to discuss, debate and plan to achieve the Fourmlation's mission and goals. -monitoring the attendance and conlribub'on of members. -Drafting governance policies and budgets for board development for approval by the Board. -Ensuring transparency in all matters relating to the Foundation. -In reaching de¢v&ions the Governance Worklng Group of the FouThaation will have dLte regard to the impact and implications of all decisions on operations in Northern IreLand and the United Stales and the FOundatiC'S commitment lo ensuring equitable practs"ces. -The Governance Workn"ng Group wll meet annually unless otherwise agreed by tt Board. 16
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company RlStratiDn Number. N16111S8 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 The Chlef Exeeutfve Officerand oth•r seniormanagement personnel to whom day to day management ts delegated The Chief Exe¢utNe ICEOI of the charlty 18 Gareth Maguire. Flnancial review The charttys finan¢lalposltlon at the end of the year ended 31 March 2022 The financial position of the charty al 31 March 2022 and comparab'ves for the prior period. a5 more fully detsiled in the accounts, can be summarised as follow5"_ 2022 2021 Net Incomè 121.8961 1,038 Unrestrfcted Revenue Funds avaikble for the general PuseS ofthe ehanty 891 22,787 Total Funds 891 22,787 Finanual review of theposltlon at the reportlng date. 31 March 2022 Incoming resources for the period 31 March 2022 are £212,017 compared to resources expended for the year of £233,913. Nel reseryes al the end the year amounted to £891. this balance remains in unrestricted funds at year*nd. 17
Sport Changes Life Foundation Company Reuistration Numter.. N1611158 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Polkies on reseThes Sport Changes Life financial aim is.. -To secure and sustain the Foundation's viabrfity a1 future. -To give reassurance lo the general public that Spt Changes le, which is a charity. intend$ lo Use all of the money coming into oare for the purp)ses of the charity. -General lunrestrictedl funds remain available lo be used for any or 811 of the purposes of the Foundation. -other funds are also included for the sake of clarity and openness and lo show that Sport Changes Life has a policy for the management of all of its money not simply those of which are defined as re8eNes. -we wll seek lo reach a level of ftjnds, which ensures that the OTganisations core actiwty could continue during a perKsd of Ltnforeseen diificuty. As the organisalion evolves, it is our aim to hold a minimum reserve to meet Ihe above criteria. It would be our aim lo hold reserves policy in the region of £90,000 which, based on current actNity levels, sts)uld be sufficEnt to mainlain overheads f(x 8en8ible period. Avallablllty and adequacy of assets of each of the funds The board of trustees Is satisfied that the chartys assets in each fund are avaikble and adequate to fu11 its obligations in respect of each fvnd. Deta118 of The IndePendet Examiner William Wilson Member of Chartered A¢¢ounlanls Ireland William Wilson Chartered Accountants 25 Shore Ro•J HoWoo(J BT18 9HX 18
Sport Changes Life Foundatlon CornFeny Registrath)n Nurnter.. N1611158 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 statement of the Dlrectors Trustees. Re$ponslbllltle$ The charitys trustees are resFQnSlb for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the terms of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities (Northem Iielandl Act 2008. as amended and The Charit*8 IAc¢ounls and Reports) Regulations (Northem Irelandl 2015 In parbcular. the Ccfflpanies Act 2006 and Gharity law require the Board of Trustee$ to prepare financial $latements for each financk81 year which give a true and fair vlew of the stsle of affairs of the charity as al the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the ¢harity. In preparirvJ those finan¢kAI slalements the Board is required lo "_ - to prepare the acwunts In accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accountr'ng Standards and applicable lawl. - select sultsble aecounlng wlicies and apply them Consistenl, - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., - prepare the financial $tslements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charty will continue in business", state whether appIable a¢ntIng stsndards and Ststements recommended practi(t have been folb)wed, subj&t to any material departures di8closed and explairEd in the financial statements- The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they e Satisf that they give 8 true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for the year. The Trustees are al80 responsible for maintsining adequate acLxJuntsng records whi¢h disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial posrtion of the charity and whh are sufficient to show an(J explain the charlty's Iransa¢b'ons and enable them to ensure that the financial ststemènts cornplywth the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulati$ made under the Charities Act. They are also resw)n8ible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dele¢t¥)n of traud and other irregularrties. The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Tru8tees' report. and the statutory responsibility of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees, report is limlied to examining the report and ensuriro that , on the face of the report. there are no material inconslstencles the figures disclosed in the financial statements. 19
Sport Changes Lifè Foundation C¢)mpany Registration Number.. Nie11158 Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Method of preparation of a¢¢ounts - Small ¢ompany provlslons The financial stslements are set out on pages 23 to 41_ Thè financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢* lor Accounting and Reporting by Charibesl 2015. {as amended by the Bulletin rssued in October 2018 and applicable lo all accounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 20191. (the SORP). and in accordance 4wlh the Financial ReEing Standard 102. (effective 1st January 20161 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the prowsions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. This report was aKyroved by the board of trustees on 27 March 2023. Dr S Thamiaratnam Dlrector and Trustee 20