North West Ciicket Unlon (NWCU) Tru8tses' Annual Report For the Year Ended 310ecember 2022 Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: North West Cricket Union Other Name: NWCU Charity Registration Number: NIC 107737 Principal Address: 7, Mason Road, Maghennason Londonderry, BT47 2RY Trustees: Mr B Dougherty Mr T Patton Mr Manav Bhavsar Mr N Stewart Mr M Kilgore Mr B Allen Mr J Semple Mr R Goud Sama MrMVNRao Mrs J McLaughlin Senior Management Team: General Manager Structure. Governance and Management Governing Document The North West Cricket Union is govemed by its Constitution. The charity operates in Complian with the requirements of charity law in Northern Ireland and any other relevant legislation. Trustee Recruitment and Appointment Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Union's goveming document. Recruitment is based on skills, experience, and commitment to the objectives of the charity. Trustees serve for defined temis and may be reappointed in line wilh constitutional provisions. Organisational Structure and Decislon.Making Seanned witl) cs Camscanner
The Board of Trustees is responsible for overall govemance, strategic direction, financial oversight, and compliance. The Board meets regularty throughout the year to review perf0MnCe and monitor risk. Day-to4ay operations are delegated to the General Manager, who leads the staff team and reports directly to the Board. Clear reporting slructures and internal controls are in place to ensure accountability. Risk Management The Trustees are responsible for idenlifying and reviewing major risks facing the charity. Key risks monitored during 2022 included: Financial sustainability and funding continuty Safeguarding complian G0Veman and regulatory complian Operational capacty and programme delivery Appropriate policies. procedures and controls are in Pla to mitigate these risks. Objectives and Activltles Charitable Objectlves The objectives of the North West Cricket Union are lo: Promote and develop the sport of cricket across Ihe North West region. Increase participation in cricket at grassroots, club and perfornance levels. Support affiliated dubs through governance, development and training. Deliver inclusive programmes to ensure accessibility for all sections of the community. Develop pathways for players, coaches, officials and volunteers. Public Benefit Statement The Ttustees confimi that they have had regard to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit. NWCU provides public benefrt by: Delivering cricket participation opportunities for children, young people and adults. Increasing physical activty and promoting health and wellbeing through sport. Delivering school-based programmes that engage young people from diverse backgrounds. Promoting equality, dNersity and inclusion across all programmes. Supporling cross-community engagement thiough structured sporting aclivty. All activities are undertaken for the benefrt of Ihe wider public and are accessible to the community. Scanned with cs IS CamScanner-:
Achlevements and Perfomiance During 2022, the Union continued to deliver on its strategic priorities, focusing on participation growth, performance development, governance strengthening and community engagement. Participation and Schools Development Delivery of structured cricket piogrammes in primary and post-primary schools. Growth in girls, participation initiatives. Increased engagement through community outreach programmes. Perfomiance Pathways Delivery of regional perf0mlan programmes for male and female players. Ongoing coach education and development workshops, Strengthening of talent identification and progression routes. Competitions and Events SucsSful delivery of league and cup competitions across affiliated dubs. Organisation of representative fixtures and regional events. Support to clubs in hosting competitive and community cricket activities. Inclusion and Communlty Engagement Delivery of funded programmes aimed at increasing access to cricket in underrepresented communities. Partnership working with schools and community organisations. Continued focus on equality, dNersity and safeguarding standards. Trustees are satisfied that the charity made measurable progress toward its objectives during the year. Financial Review The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and ensuring prnper financial managemen£ The charity's principal sources of income during 2022 included.. Grant funding Pmgramme income Affiliation and competition fees Sponsorship and partnership income Expenditure was applied in furtherance of the charity's objectives, including staffing costs. programme dellvery. competltions, facility support and governance. Scanned with cs CamScanner-:
The Trnstees contlnue to monitor financial sustainablllty and maintaln appmpriale financlal controls and reserves in line wlth the charity's reserrfes poll¢y. Reseryes Pollcy The ¢haiYty alms to maintaln sufficlent unrestrlcted reserves to ensure operatlonal stability and to mitigate financlal risk. The level of reserves Is reviewed annually by the Trustees. Plans for Future Periods In 2023 and beyond, the Trustees inlend to: Expand participation prograrnmes across schools and clubs. Strengthen women's and girls, cricket. Enhance govemance and safeguarding standards across affiliated clubs. Secure sustainable funding streams. Further develop inclusive and cross-communty initiatives. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilltles The Trustees are responsible for preparing Ihe Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The Trustees are responsible for: Keeping proper accounting records; Safèguarding the assets of the charty; Preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; Ensuring the charty operates in furtherance of its charitable purposes. Approved by the Board of Trustees on: l Lp I i Ll ZOZ Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Name: Position: Scanned with Camscanner ', cs