North We8t Cricket Unlon (NWCU) Tru8tee8' Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Reference and Administrative Detalls 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 governed by its Constitution. The charity operates in cornplian￿ with the requirements of charity law in Northem Ireland and any other relevant legislation. Trustse Recruitmont and Appolntment Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Union's goveming document. Recruitment is based on skills, experien￿, and commitment to the objectives of the charity. Trustees seNe for defined temis and may be reappointed in line with constitutional provisions. Scanned wlth CamScanner-: cs Organisational Structure and Declslon4laklng The Board of Trustees is responsible for overall governan￿, strategic direction, financial oversight, and compliance. The Board meets quarterly throughout the year to ￿VIeW performance and monitor risk. Operations are delegated to the General Manager, who leads the staff team of fNe and ieport5 directly to the Board. Clear reporting structures and intemal controls are in place to ensure accountability, Risk Management The Trustees are responsible for identifying and reviewing major risks facing the charity. Principal risks monitored during 2023 included. Diversification of Income and Funding Concentration Regulatory, Safeguarding and complian￿ Oversight Workforce and Volunteer Capacty Digital Securty and Data Protection Reputational Risk Appropriate policies, procedures and Controls are in place to mitigate these risks. Objectives and Activities Charftable Objectives The objectives of the North West Crid(et Union are to: Promote and develop the sport of cricket across the North West reg￿n. Increase participation in cricket at grassroots, club and performance levels. Support affiliated clubs through g0veman￿, 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 ststement The Trustees confim that they have had regard lo the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidan￿ on public benefit. NWCU provides public benefit 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, diversty and inclusion across all programmes. Supporting cross-community engagement through structured sporting activity. Scannod ivith Camscanner . cs All activities are undertaken for the benefit of the wider public and are accessible to the community. Achievements and Performance During 2023, the Union continued to deliver against its strategic priorities, wilh focus on sustainable growth, govemance strengthening and inclusive participation. Participation and Schools Development Continued delivery of structured crid(et programmes across primary and post- primary schools. Expansion of girls, participation initiatives and targeted engagement programmes. Strengthened partnerships with schools and community organisations lo widen access. Perforniance Pathways Delivery of regional performance programmes for male and female players. Ongoing coach education and development workshops to raise coaching standards. Further development of talent identification and structured progression pathways. Competltlons and Events Suc￿sSful organisation of league and cup competitions across affiliated clubs. Delivery of representative fixtures and regional tournaments. G0Veman￿ and administrative support provided to clubs to enhance mpetition stsndards. Inclusion and Community Engagement Delivery of funded programmes targeting underrepresented and disadvantaged comrnunitses. Continued emphasis on equality, diversity and safeguarding standards. Strengthening of cross•community initialives Ihrough structured cricket activity. The Trustees are sa*isfied that the charity made measurable progress toward ils objectives during the year while maintaining strong governance oversight. Scanned with CamScanner-. cs Flnanclal Review The Twstees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and ensuring appropriate financial management and internal controls. The charity's principal sources of income during 2023 included: Grant funding Programme income Affiliation and competition fees Sponsorship and partnership income Expenditure was applied in furtherance of the charity's objectives, including staffing, programme delivery, competitions, facilty support, governan￿ and compliance activities. The Trustees continue to closely monitor financial sustainabilty, diversify income streams and manage reserves prudently in line with the Union's reserves policy. Reserves Policy The charty aims to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensure operational stabilty and to mitigate financial and funding risk. The adequacy of reserves is reviewed annually by the Trustees, taking account of projected income streams and operational commitments. Plans for Future Perlods In 2024 and beyond, the Trustees intend to: Further expand participation programmes across schools and clubs. Continue to strengthen women's and girls, cricket pathways. Enhance governance, safeguarding and Complian￿ standards across affiliated clubs. Broaden and diversify sustainable funding streams. Develop digitsl systems and workforce capacty to support long-term growth. Expand inclusive and cross-communty initiatives across the region. Appropriate policies, procedures and controls are in place to mitigate these risks. Scanned with C5 Camscanner": Statement of Trustees, Responslbilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The Trustees are responsible for: Keeping proper accounting records; Safeguarding the assets of the charity; Preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; Ensuring the charity operates in furtherance of its charitable purposes. Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 181 i Ll Signed on behalf of the Truslees". Name: Position- , ty.F-- Scanned with cs £%1 CamScanner-: