Charity registration number SCO45182 (Scotland)
ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 8 |
| Independent auditor's report | 9 - 11 |
| Statement of financial activities | 12 |
| Balance sheet | 13 |
| Statement of cash flows | 14 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 15 - 27 |
ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The Trust is a non-profit distributing charity whose principal objective is to advance public participation in sport, the encouragement of and the provision of gymnastic opportunities predominantly, but not exclusively, for individuals from West Fife and surrounding areas.
To further these objectives, the Trust seeks;
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The encouragement to participate in this team sport and develop sound teamwork ethics and behaviours.
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The organisation of suitable social, educational and personal development activities for its members as deemed desirable by the Management Committee.
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To provide recreational facilities and organise recreational activities within the operating area, with such facilities/activities being made available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life and providing opportunity.
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To advance education and health in particular with relation to sports, active recreation and physical activity.
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To advance citizenship and/or community development, in the interests of social welfare to improve quality of life.
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To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects which further the Objects by providing services which include the management, operation and development of sports facilities; the development and delivery of sports activities and events directed towards wider participation in sport; the delivery of services focused on the needs of young people and working with other agencies, businesses, Trusts, companies, community bodies and/or other organisations to provide active recreation, physical activity opportunities in community facilities within the operating area.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
We continue to benefit from the tremendous effort and dedication from everyone involved, continuing to see winning results and remaining to be one of the most successful and leading gymnastics facilities both locally and nationally.
The majority of the recreational classes being offered are running at full capacity, some with waiting lists. We have seen a slight decrease in numbers of Primary 4-7 children attending. Due to the continued rise in cost of living we are seeing a reduction in the number of children on our waiting lists. Pre-school classes are picking up during the week, however do remain quiet on a Tuesday, Increased nursery hours for children age 3-5 years, is more than likely the explanation for this. The new pre-school class which was added the timetable on a Saturday has been a fantastic success and has remained at full capacity throughout this year. The new class helped to reduce the waiting lists slightly for the Sunday classes.
We continue to have a few children with additional needs spread across our classes with the trust providing 1-1 support where required at no additional cost. This is viewed as an important element of the Trust’s objective, in being inclusive to all.
Towards the end of this financial year links with Active Fife were established which over time should allow us to take coaches into schools, aiming to increase the membership and income opportunities. Coaches delivered taster sessions across 4 schools for 500 primary 1-3 children.
Following the success of last year, our summer camps continued again this year. These proved to be very popular with around 50 recreational and/or new children attending the Gym for All (GFA)Camps each week. Camps for preschool children were also introduced this year and proved to be very popular. In addition to the 2 GFA and 2 preschool camps were 6 tumbling workshops for the competition squad gymnasts which were attended by the majority of the squad gymnasts. The plan is to continue these camps each year during school holidays. This continues to make us more visible to the local community giving children the ability to be active through the holidays and to give the parents/carers a childcare solution during these months .
Babyflex, the group hiring our sensory room, continued to be successful, however due to personal circumstances the instructor had to give up the booking. One of our coaches has attended training and we aim to start a new baby class in our sensory room during the following year.
The senior display team continues giving ex-gymnasts the opportunity to continue in the sport they enjoyed competing in. This year the team have performed again to a sell out audience at Gymfest. They did plan to travel overseas however due to logistics and financial constraints this was unable to go ahead. Gymastia Dreams continue to wow audiences at events across the UK.
Following the success of last year’s Christmas parties, there were 7 parties add to the calendar this year attended
by around 200 children.
Our annual show Gymtasia, took part in our own gym last year for the first time. This was a trial to ensure that this would work and we could accommodate as many spectators as possible. It was a fantastic success with some excellent feedback from both spectators and gymnasts. Due to the success of last year the show was performed again in Primrose Lane, due to our experience from last year, additional income was generated
Internal staff training continues to be regular, this year we have 3 newly qualified Club judge’s, 3 of the Level 1 general coaches completed their level 1 Acro qualification and a newly qualified Level 3 Acro coach. Staff development remains important for the Trust, the ‘Learn to Coach’ Program we introduced last year for gymnasts age 14 plus proved to be very popular with around 20 applicants, 12 of which were recruited as helpers and 2 are now volunteering to gain further experience. .
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Achievements and performance
It has been another busy year for our competition squads and display gymnasts..
The year commenced with the NDP Inter-Regional Finals in Southampton with 4 partnerships qualifying to compete from the Scottish Championships in March. The NDP British Finals in May 2024 saw 9 partnerships qualify as Scottish Champions. Acrobay returned with 6 medals overall. 2 of which were crowned British Champions. Scotland was crowned the Inter-Regional Champions for the second time.
It was a fantastic British Championships for our FIG gymnasts this year with the 11-16 partnerships being crowned British Champions, runners up and fourth position. There was also a bronze medal for our trio in the 13-19 category.
Acrobay had 2 FIG partnerships selected to trial to represent Great Britain, at the World Championships. Although not successful of gaining a space on the team the gymnasts gained fantastic experience and showed that they up there with the best in the UK. Following this they were both selected to represent Great Britain for a secondary competition, ‘Poland Grand Prix’ in November. Gaining a silver medal position and a 4[th] place.
In February two FIG partnerships were selected for the GB team for European Championships in April to be held in Luxembourg. This is a historic moment for the Trust, as it marks the first time two partnerships have been selected to represent Great Britain at a major competition.
Acrobay continued to hold on to the title of Scottish FIG and NDP Team Champions for the 13[th] consecutive time, retaining the title every year since 2011. This is awarded based on the overall performance of the gymnasts during a weekend competition involving other clubs from around Scotland. Acrobay dominated the medal podium with 28 gymnasts being crowned Scottish Champions qualifying for the British NDP Finals in May and 10 qualifying for the Inter-Regional competition in Southampton in May. This was the most successful NDP Scottish Championships to date.
During the year Acrobay has continued to achieve success at Scottish, British and International competitions. At present the club enjoy multiple champions at Scottish and British level with partnerships also being selected to the GB team at European Championships. Whilst this is a great achievement for the children and the young people in the club, the main focus of our charity remains to ensure we provide an opportunity where every child attending the club can enjoy the sport of gymnastics in a safe environment no matter what level they are at, irrespective of age, gender and ability. The club continues to receive enquires from children with additional needs, this is due to the reputation of the club’s ability to make all children feel welcome and adapt session plans to suit each child’s needs with the additional support we provide by giving one to one coaching where needed. The club will continue to work very hard to be inclusive to all.
Throughout this year we have been working with Fife Council staff from the Active Communities and Active Schools teams with the view that our coaches can provide gymnastics within schools and nurseries in our area of Fife. We hope that this will bring gymnastics to those who are unable to attend our lessons due to nursery timings, lack of transport or expendable income. With funding from Fife Council, in November-December 2024 5 of our coaches attended 4 different schools providing gymnastics sessions to primary 1-3 children, this continued in February 2025 for children primary 4-5.
It has been a busy year for our other display team, Gymtasia Dreams, who have performed at numerous festival across the UK, winning Interpretation to Music at the Sapphire Festival The team also travelled to Disneyland Paris in October 2024 to compete in Gymnastique Magique taking 3[rd] place.
Following the success of last year, the decision was to taken to hold the annual show ‘Gymtasia’ in our own gym again. to allow as many spectators as possible the gymnasts put on 8 amazing performances across the weekend. The Trustees will continue to review on how to proceed with this show regarding the venue. Health and Safety and financials will be taken in to consideration.
Class Star of the Month and Gymnast of the month is continuing to very popular with the children in the classes trying hard to be awarded with their certificate or trophy to and get their photo in the monthly newsletter.
Our membership numbers remain at approximately 1,000 - 1,100.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Financial review
The 2024/2025 financial year, our ninth at Primrose Lane.
Due to increasing costs it has been another challenging year, showing a slight loss in our accounts. Trustees are keeping a close eye on the accounts and looking to staff for suggestions on different ways to increase the Trust’s income streams. It has been agreed that for next year, coaches travelling to competitions away from home will be reduced to help reduce costs, additional holiday camp will be added to the program producing additional income.
Our Annual Gymtasia show this year was held in our own gym, again a highlight for gymnasts, their parents and the whole coaching team as they get to show off their skills and creativity to their family and friends. Our Awards night in June 2024 was a huge success, another highlight for the gymnasts being able to celebrate the competition season. Fundraising from the local gala and Gymtasia Raffle covered some of the costs of the evening.
Fundraising continued throughout the year with many of the usual sources utilised again. This includes Matched Funding, galas, raffles, with the Gymtasia Dreams team fundraising at various events including bagpacking and bucket collections for their trip to Disney in October 2024.
The implementation of the Scottish Government’s 1,140 hours per year of funded early learning and childcare for every child aged 3-5 years of age, continues to show impact on our class levels and waiting lists with weekend preschool classes in high demand. The new pre-school class we introduced to the timetable did reduce the waiting lists for a Sunday slightly, however we are not yet able to add another Saturday class, as the Sunday is the day in high demand.
Due to the minimum wage increase in April 2024, the Trustees had a full review off all staff hourly rates. The aim was a 10% increase with 5% increase in April 2024 with another 5% increase in October 2024. However after a review of the accounts this was not possible. The minimum wage is set to increase dramatically in April 2025 which will also require the Trustees to follow out another pay review.
Total income for the year was £535,229 (2024: £440,891) and total expenses for the year was £513,638 (2024: £472,389. The net income/(expenditure) for the year was £21,591 (2024: deficit of £31,498).
Restricted Funds
The East of Scotland Acrobatic Gymnastics Committee gave the Trust £2,000 to help with the travel costs for the gymnasts travelling to compete in International competitions. This was used for Poland November 2024.
The Period Poverty Grant now stands at £11 after a small purchase of products was made to top up stocks held on the premises.
Funding of £1,390 was received from South & West Fife Area Committee to the Trust to deliver gymnastics to schools and nurseries in the surrounding area.
Reserves Policy
The trustee’s policy is to retain 3 months of normal running costs in order to meet commitments and to cover any unexpected expenditure. Three month’s expenditure stands at £124,340 (2024: £117,230) and our unrestricted free reserves are slightly below this at £84,534. The trustees are aware of this difference and are working to reach this level of reserves.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Plans for Future Periods
The majority of the Trust classes continue to remain full however waiting lists have reduced slightly and some of the pre-school classes continue to be quiet due to increased nursery hours for children. The Trustees will continually be reviewing this and taking appropriate action as and when required.
The Trustees and key personnel involved in the Trust continue to oversee and tightly managing the Trust’s financial situation, which has been affected with the rise in utility costs, increase cost of living and minimum wage surge. We continue to assess the best way forward, use our initiative and request professional help where necessary. Our intention is to continue on this path but remain open to new ideas, challenges and opportunities we may be presented with.
Our coaches are all employed by the Trust and are automatically offered to join a pension scheme which has been taken up by 80% of the contracted staff. The financial impact to the Trust in meeting the costs of this staff employment status continues to be monitored and managed.
The continued development of coaches remains an important objective in the Trust and an annual training budget is in place for this purpose. We have again successfully managed to retain the required number of judges, with an additional 3 newly qualified judges. Coach development will be ongoing, this year saw the introduction of our own ‘Learn to Coach’ program, which we hope to continue again next year if demand requires.
The Trust aim to continue the links with Active Communities and Active Schools teams working together to gain further funding so the Trust coaches can provide gymnastics in more of the local schools. Providing additional opportunities for coaches, schools and teachers.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), governed by a constitution and controlled by its Trustees. It is a registered charity, number SC045182 and was granted charitable status by the Office of Scottish Charity Regulators on 24[th] October 2014. It has a two tier structure and as such the trustees are also members of the charity.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name
Acrobay Gymnastics Trust SCIO
Charity No SCO45182
Principal Address:
23 Maclean Walk Dunfermline Fife KY11 8TX
Operational Address:
Nervyn Cara House 1 Primrose Lane Rosyth Fife KY11 2SF
Auditor
Fiona Haro CA Thomson Cooper 3 Castle Court Carnegie Campus Dunfermline KY11 8PB
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland 52-54 East Port Dunfermline KY12 7HB
Nationwide Building Society Kings Park Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6NW
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Jade Wilson Chair Howard Ashton-Jones Secretary Suzanne McCormick Treasurer
The members are eligible for re-election on an annual basis.
Recruitment and appointment of Trustees
There are three Trustees, the Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. New Trustees are approached by existing Trustees and their duties are explained to them. There must be a minimum of three trustees and a maximum of eleven.
Trustee Induction and Training
The induction and training of the Trustees is carried out during their term of service.
Key Management personnel remuneration
The trustees consider Suzanne Fraser and Debbie Wilson to be the key management personnel of the charity. All trustees give their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in the accounts.
Trustees disclose all relevant interests in the board minutes.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Auditor
Thomson Cooper were appointed as auditor to the charity and a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Disclosure of information to auditor
Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr J Wilson Trustee
30 January 2026
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Acrobay Gymnastics Trust SCIO (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 30 April 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 30 April 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees' report; or
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proper accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: existence and timing of recognition of grant income and the posting of transactions to the correct funds. We discussed these risks with management, designed audit procedures to test the timing and existence of donations and grant income, including reviewing of grant paperwork and terms and conditions, reviewing the allocation of costs against the correct funding and reviewed areas of judgement for indicators of management bias.
We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our sector experience through discussion with the officers and other management (as required by the auditing standards).
We reviewed the laws and regulations in areas that directly affect the financial statements including financial and taxation legislation and considered the extent of compliance with those laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
With the exception of any known or possible non-compliance with relevant and significant laws and regulations, and as required by the auditing standards, our work in respect of these was limited to enquiry of the officers and management of the company.
We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of noncompliance throughout the audit.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
These inherent limitations are particularly significant in the case of misstatement resulting from fraud as this may involve sophisticated schemes designed to avoid detection, including deliberate failure to record transactions, collusion or the provision of intentional misrepresentations.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
Other matters
In the previous accounting period, the trustees considered that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) did not apply. Therefore, the prior year's financial statements were not subject to audit.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Fiona Haro (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Thomson Cooper, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants
30-01-26 Date: .........................
Thomson Cooper is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 2 5,736 1,390 Charitable activities 3 494,082 - Other fundraising activities 4 18,761 14,107 Investments 5 1,153 - Total income 519,732 15,497 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 494,861 18,777 Total expenditure 494,861 18,777 Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds 24,871 (3,280) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 May 2024 As originally reported 125,695 3,834 Prior year adjustment (50,485) - As restated 75,210 3,834 Fund balances at 30 April 2025 100,081 554 |
As restated As restated Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2025 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ £ 7,126 1,766 - 1,766 494,082 420,591 - 420,591 32,868 11,355 6,052 17,407 1,153 1,127 - 1,127 535,229 434,839 6,052 440,891 513,638 468,921 3,468 472,389 513,638 468,921 3,468 472,389 21,591 (34,082) 2,584 (31,498) 129,529 152,109 1,250 153,359 (50,485) (42,817) - (42,817) 79,044 109,292 1,250 110,542 100,635 75,210 3,834 79,044 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Stocks 12 Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 15 Unrestricted funds 16 |
2025 £ 4,561 17,207 146,529 168,297 (83,209) |
£ 15,547 85,088 100,635 554 100,081 100,635 |
2024 As restated £ 5,020 15,215 119,869 140,104 (82,926) |
£ 21,866 57,178 |
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| 79,044 | ||||
| 3,834 75,210 |
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| 79,044 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 30 January 2026
Mr J Wilson Trustee
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 20 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income received Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities Net cash generated from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2025 £ (1,929) 1,153 |
£ 27,436 (776) - 26,660 119,869 146,529 |
2024 £ - 1,127 |
£ 1,767 1,127 - |
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| 2,894 116,975 |
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| 119,869 |
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Acrobay Gymnastics Trust SCIO is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was granted on 24th October 2014.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Prior period adjustment
The prior period adjustment relates to the recognition of class income. This has now been changed to reflect the position that class fees received in advance are refundable and therefore the performance condition is not met until the classes have been delivered.
1.3 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the next 12 months. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.5 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income from charitable activities includes income from membership subscriptions which are recognised when the charity has delivered services and is therefore entitled to the resource, receipt is probable and the income can be reliably measured. Income received for events arising after the end of the financial period, are held as deferred income and released when the event has taken place, which is when the charity becomes entitled to the income.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
All other income of a revenue nature is included when the charity is entitled to the income.
1.6 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
20% Straight Line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.11 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.12 Taxation
The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly, expenditure is stated gross of VAT.
1.13 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.14 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15 Allocation of support and governance costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of he charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include office costs, payroll and governance costs and are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objectives if the charity. The basis on which the support costs have been allocated are on a direct basis or as an apportionment as set out in note 9.
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Donations and gifts 5,736 - Grants - 1,390 5,736 1,390 Grants Fife Council - 1,390 - 1,390 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 5,736 1,766 - 1,390 - - 7,126 1,766 - 1,390 - - 1,390 - - |
Total 2024 £ 1,766 - |
|---|---|---|
| 1,766 | ||
| - | ||
| - |
3 Charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
|
|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Training Subscriptions (members) | 431,370 | 380,237 |
| Membership subscriptions | 13,773 | 9,950 |
| Gift Aid Reclaimed | 2,969 | 2,117 |
| Gymtasia | 8,120 | 6,000 |
| Hire of facilities | 1,005 | 1,880 |
| Holiday camps | 21,356 | 7,303 |
| Awards night tickets | 4,090 | 2,340 |
| BG badges and certificates | 11,399 | 10,764 |
| 494,082 | 420,591 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
4 Other fundraising activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Club Merchandise sales 8,454 - Corporate Matched Funding 4,000 - Miscellaneous fundraising 6,307 14,107 Other fundraising activities 18,761 14,107 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 8,454 4,147 - 4,000 1,590 - 20,414 5,618 6,052 32,868 11,355 6,052 |
Total 2024 £ 4,147 1,590 11,670 |
|---|---|---|
| 17,407 |
5 Investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 1,153 | 1,127 |
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | |
|---|---|---|
| expenditure | expenditure | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Staff costs | 274,297 | 255,357 |
| Depreciation and impairment | 8,248 | 10,058 |
| Rent on premises | 40,002 | 40,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 7,438 | 4,319 |
| Music licences | 538 | 493 |
| SGA Insurance - club, coaches, volunteers | 1,668 | 1,471 |
| Coaches travel expenses | 10,790 | 10,936 |
| Cost of club merchandise and kit | 4,454 | 5,537 |
| Miscellaneous small purchases for gym | 577 | 1,283 |
| Gymtasia costs | 57 | 687 |
| Utilities | 16,889 | 19,996 |
| Insurance | 2,754 | 2,218 |
| Staff training | 645 | 823 |
| Cost of BG badges and certificates | 6,546 | 2,079 |
| Other charitable expenditure | 30,464 | 20,764 |
| 405,367 | 376,021 | |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | ||
| Support | 103,271 | 96,368 |
| Governance | 5,000 | - |
| 513,638 | 472,389 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 494,861 | 468,921 |
| Restricted funds | 18,777 | 3,468 |
| 513,638 | 472,389 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
7 Support costs
| Staff costs Phone and broadband Worldpay and bank charges Fire safety / Health and safety Waste and Hygiene Disposal Printing and Stationery IT and Software costs Bathroom and cleaning products Payroll costs Audit fees |
Support costs Governance costs £ £ 79,150 - 588 - 10,384 - 287 - 1,701 - 2,420 - 4,660 - 1,462 - 2,619 - - 5,000 103,271 5,000 |
2025 £ 79,150 588 10,384 287 1,701 2,420 4,660 1,462 2,619 5,000 108,271 |
Support costs Governance costs £ £ 72,400 - 482 - 8,418 - 1,609 - 1,732 - 2,236 - 5,176 - 1,853 - 2,462 - - - 96,368 - |
2024 £ 72,400 482 8,418 1,609 1,732 2,236 5,176 1,853 2,462 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96,368 |
The charity initially identifies the costs of its support functions. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function. Refer to the table above for the basis of apportionment and the analysis of support and governance costs. All costs are allocated on a direct basis.
8 Trustees
Expenses amounting to £24 (2024 - £nil) were paid to one Trustees (2024 - none) during the year for membership reimbursement. No other Directors received any remuneration or expenses during the year.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2025 Number 33 2025 £ 331,646 16,989 4,812 353,447 |
2024 Number 33 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 310,044 13,286 4,427 |
||
| 327,757 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
9 Employees
(Continued)
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all eligible employees, The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. Contributions to employees’ personal pension plans totalling £4,812 (2024 - £4,427) were paid in the year.
Pension costs are allocated to activities in proportion to the related staff costs incurred.
The key management personnel comprise of the Head Coach and Club Administrator. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £75,166 (2024 - £73,855).
No Trustee received remuneration during the year (2024 - nil).
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
As a charity, Acrobay Gymnastics Trust SCIO is exempt from tax on income and gains arising from its charitable activities. No tax charges have arisen in the year,
11 Tangible fixed assets
| 11 | Tangible fixed assets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixtures and | |||
| fittings | |||
| £ | |||
| Cost | |||
| At 1 May 2024 | 80,928 | ||
| Additions | 1,929 | ||
| At 30 April 2025 | 82,857 | ||
| Depreciation and impairment | |||
| At 1 May 2024 | 59,062 | ||
| Depreciation charged in the year | 8,248 | ||
| At 30 April 2025 | 67,310 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 30 April 2025 | 15,547 | ||
| At 30 April 2024 | 21,866 | ||
| 12 | Stocks | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Club kit, badges and promotional items | 4,561 | 5,020 |
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
13 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxation and social security Deferred income Accruals |
2025 £ 17,207 2025 £ 2,951 52,239 28,019 83,209 |
2024 £ 15,215 |
| 2024 £ 3,141 53,853 25,932 |
||
| 82,926 |
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
15 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 | May 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At | 30 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | 2025 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Period Poverty Grant | 34 | - | (23) | 11 | ||
| Gymtasia Dreams | 3,800 | 14,107 | (17,364) | 543 | ||
| Fife Council Teaching Grant | - | 1,390 | (1,390) | - | ||
| 3,834 | 15,497 | (18,777) | 554 | |||
| Previous year: | At 1 | May 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At | 30 April |
| resources | expended | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Period Poverty Grant | 50 | - | (16) | 34 | ||
| East of Scotland Committee | 1,200 | - | (1,200) | - | ||
| Gymtasia Dreams | - | 6,052 | (2,252) | 3,800 | ||
| 1,250 | 6,052 | (3,468) | 3,834 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
15 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Period Poverty Grant - A grant received to be used to provide free period products.
East of Scotland Committee - A grant received to be used to help fund an international trips.
Gymtasia Dreams - Funds raised to be used to help fund Gymtasia Dreams gymnasts trips and costumes.
Fife Council Teaching Grant - To provide gymnastics coaching to schools and nurseries.
16 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 May 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At £ £ £ Property Repairs 10,000 - - General funds 65,210 519,732 (494,861) 75,210 519,732 (494,861) Previous year: At 1 May 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At £ £ £ Property Repairs 10,000 - - General funds 99,292 434,839 (468,921) 109,292 434,839 (468,921) |
30 April 2025 £ 10,000 90,081 100,081 30 April 2024 £ 10,000 65,210 75,210 |
|---|---|
The trustees have set aside funds for the purpose of repairing the rented accommodation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ At 30 April 2025: Tangible assets 15,547 - Current assets/(liabilities) 84,534 554 100,081 554 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ At 30 April 2024: Tangible assets 21,866 - Current assets/(liabilities) 53,344 3,834 75,210 3,834 |
Total 2025 £ 15,547 85,088 |
|---|---|
| 100,635 | |
| Total 2024 £ 21,866 57,178 |
|
| 79,044 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
18 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between two and five years In over five years |
2025 £ 40,000 160,000 440,000 640,000 |
2024 £ 40,000 160,000 480,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 680,000 |
19 Related party transactions
Debbie Wilson, the wife of Trustee Jade Wilson, was paid £27,785 (2024: £26,589) for coaching and administration, and £300 (2024 : £220) in travel expenses for her to attend competitions as a representative of the Trust.
| 20 Cash generated from operations Surplus/(deficit) for the year Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets Movements in working capital: Decrease/(increase) in stocks (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase in creditors Cash generated from operations |
2025 £ 21,591 (1,153) 8,248 459 (1,992) 283 27,436 |
2024 £ (31,498) (1,127) 10,058 (3,032) 4,477 22,889 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,767 |
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ACROBAY GYMNASTICS TRUST SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
21 Prior period adjustment
Changes to the balance sheet
| At 30 April 2024 As previously reported Adjustment As £ £ Current assets Debtors due within one year 11,847 3,368 Creditors due within one year Other creditors (25,932) (53,853) Net assets 129,529 (50,485) Capital funds Income funds Restricted funds 3,834 - Unrestricted funds 125,695 (50,485) Total equity 129,529 (50,485) Changes to the profit and loss account Period ended 30 April 2024 As previously reported Adjustment As £ £ Charitable activities 428,259 (7,668) Net movement in funds (23,830) (7,668) |
restated £ 15,215 (79,785) 79,044 3,834 75,210 79,044 restated £ 420,591 (31,498) |
|---|---|
This adjustment relates to the recogntion of class income which was amended to reflect the fact that class fees received in advance are refundable.
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