# Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club (SC039116) Trustees’ Annual Report Period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025 Charity contact information Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club (“LPWBC” or the “Club’) Scottish Charity Number: SC039116 Registered Address: Website: www.lothianphoenixwbe.org = 2 LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 ## Charity Trustees The following individuals served as Trustees for the Club during the reporting period: ## Executive Committee The following individuals served as Members of the Executive Committee: ## Secretary: Treasurer: Child Protection Officer: ve — 683y 7 ~ LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 Objectives and activities The aims of Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club (hereinafter referred to as LPWBC) shall be to promote the welfare of all people with a disability through the sport of wheelchair basketball and in furtherance thereof - e To provide sporting and leisure opportunities related to wheelchair basketball for all people with a disability. - e To help individual members develop confidence through participation in sport and leisure activities related to wheelchair basketball in order to promote health and wellbeing. - e To encourage individual members to develop any particular sporting abilities which they may have, and to aid them in furthering their sporting potential to a level to which they aspire. - e To provide and promote opportunities for club members to participate in a range of sporting and leisure activities related to wheelchair basketball, including competitive opportunities, and encourage and support them to do so. - e To publish and distribute regular up-to-date information on club activities and facilities. - e To function as an affiliate of Lothian Disability Sport (LDS) in accordance with the constitution and aims of that body. As of the 31° of May 2025, the Club had active members within its junior teams and also had an aduit 1* team and a development team. A sense of "Community Involvement" is central to the Club and is enshrined in our constitution and is at the heart of the work we carry out. Structure, governance and management - Type of governing document The Club is governed by a Constitution which is available to the public via the website. The Constitution was adopted in 2006 upon formation and has been regularly reviewed. ## Trustee recruitment and appointment We aim to have a diverse Board of Trustees and Executive Committee in order to make the Club more effective and have the right mix of skills and experience to boost our ability to meet our aims. Nominations and selections are made in line with the following principles: 4 LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 - At each AGM, the members may elect any member (unless he/she is debarred from membership) to be a Charity Trustee. - The Executive Committee may at any time appoint any member (unless he/she is debarred from membership) to be a Charity Trustee or Executive Committee member. ## Achievements and performance National League: The club performed well within the National League, successfully maintaining positions in both Division 2 and Division 3. Eurocup 2025: The first team competed at the Eurocup 2025, delivering an impressive performance to finish in 3rd place. Individual Honours: In a standout achievement for the club, Ben Leitch was honored as one of the All-star 5 players of the Eurocup tournament. Junior Development: The junior teams continue to thrive and have maintained a strong presence throughout the season. 5 LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 6 LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 Financial review ## Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club ## Summarised Financial Statements |YearEnding3istMay|2025|2024| |---|---|---| |income||| |Donations and grants|15,715|30,543| |Easy Fundraising|372|326| |Fundraising|5,054|2,131| |Raffles|441|588| |MembershipFees|8,057|10,784| |Total Income|29,639|44,372| |Cost ofSales||| |Hali hire|9,222|11,520| |Referees fees|1,633|2,065| |Match Commentator|328|-| |Stripsand kit|1,405|4,321| |Total Cost ofSales|12,588|17,906| |Gross Profit|17,051|26,466| |Expenses||| |Advertising/Promotional|585|428| |Membership fees|550|165| |PlayerTravel|7,195|1,232| |Scoreboardandequipment|2,275|=| |Wheelchair Repairs andAccessories|1,116|79| |Total Expenses|11,721|1,904| |NetIncome|5,330|24,562| |Funds retained||| |Opening bank balance|26,171|1,609| |Change in theyear|5,330|24,562| |Closing bankbalance|31,501|26,171| |Funding Position||| |Restricted Funds|7|*| |Unrestricted Funds|31,501|26,171| |TotalFunds|31,501|26,171| 7} LPWBC Annual Report 2024-25 ## Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Any grant funding is ringfenced and used for the purpose intended. The club aims to have a reserve of at least £3k at all times in order to ensure the running costs for any 3 month period can be met. ## Future plans The Club has been successful this season in terms of member growth and remain committed to developing our players, coaching teams and improving the quality of facilities available. ## Declaration Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Scottish Charity Regulator
Report [to] [the] | CharitynameIndependent examiner’s reportonthe accounts . |
trustees/members of Lothian. Phoenix. Wheelchair‘ Basketball
Registered charity SC 039116
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On the accounts of the Period start date Period end date
charity for the period Day | Month Year | Day Month Year
01 O06 2024 to || 31 05 2025
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Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
responsibilities Of with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the
trustees and examiner Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees
consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations
does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section
44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts
examiner's statement Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks
explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken
do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, | do
not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s _ In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that
statement disclosed on the attached page*]
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1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: * — to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and * _ to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed**:Name: Date: 19/2if 2026 Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any): **----- Start of picture text -----**
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