**ANNUAL REPORT** August 2023 - July 2024 Sparta Trampoline Club SCIO SC046691 ## **OUR 2023/24** **Sparta Trampoline Club SCIO presents our annual report and statement of accounts for the period**[S] **1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024** ## **CONTENTS** > e **About Us** @ **Trustees** e **Vision and Mission** @ **Values** © **Strategic Objectives** } @ **A Week at Sparta** @ **Achievements** 5 **DMT Development** - @ **Club Events** @ **Contact Us** @ **Statement of Accounts** ## **ABOUT US** Sparta Trampoline Club became a SCIO governed by OSCR on 7 July 2016. From there we have grown to become the largest Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) club in Scotland. Our charity is run by our board of trustees who meet regularly to support the management of the club and adhere to our constitution. TEES Current Board of Trustees ## **SPA** ## **OUR PURPOSE** The organisation's purposes are: To encourage public participation in the sport and practice of trampolining by persons of all ages and abilities living in Glasgow and the surrounding areas, in order to improve their quality of life; To provide and make available to the public, sports facilities, recreational activities, and facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation; To advance education by providing educational opportunities for participants to expand their skills, knowledge and interest in the sport of trampolining and coaching; To advance and promote community development and citizenship by providing volunteering opportunities and increase community activity, by way of the sport of trampolining and coaching. **VISION** Our vision is to lead in the provision of outstanding trampolining coaching and training facilities, being a great employer, living by our values and using our resources with care. Through expert coaching, teamwork, and passion we aim to enrich our community’s physical and mental health and wellbeing. ## **MISSION** We aim to inspire and develop individuals of all ages and skill levels through the exhilarating sport of trampolining. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where members can develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal best. ## **WE CARE** **EXCELLENCE** We care for our We work hard to gymnasts, their ensure we deliver families, our the very best coaches and experience for our colleagues gymnasts, and by fostering a safe coaching team to and supportive achieve their environment. personal best. **INCLUSIVE** Everyone is welcome here. We value and celebrate diversity, and support equality. We actively listen to different voices. **INNOVATIVE PASSION** We seek to learn, We take huge pride create, apply and in our club and all share our knowledge work together to as we foster a achieve ongoing culture of success. continuous learning. **STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Increase Stable Revenue by demonstrating a better understanding of class management** 1. Maintain the class numbers:coach spreadsheet and highlight under filled sessions 2. Examine the weekly schedule quarterly and identify any openings. 3. Develop a coach pipeline pathway to mitigate class cancellations. 4. Continually look for innovative ways to secure stable income. ©. = **Increase Visibility by hosting Events and writing Funding Applications** 1. Form the funding applications group and use guidance from active schools, ASN groups, to assist in community project applications. 2. Run invitational performance sessions for local clubs to train with our squad.. 3. Advertise facility hire generating revenue and visibility across Scotland. **Improve work processes by implementing better use of digital technology reducing coach admin time allowing increased focus on coach and club development.** 1. Identify an IT web developer to build a more functional website. 2. Increase web traffic through social media and parent awareness and measure using google analytics. 3. Measure admin time and improve workflow by understanding what tasks can be done digitally. 4. Direct club members to gain information via a club hub board and website. ## **WHAT WE DO EVERY WEEK** Sparta holds several classes every day, seven days a week. - 12 Recreational classes for 5-15 years old. - 2 Pre-school for those aged 2-5 years old. - One of our classes is quieter, suitable for our ASN gymnasts to attend. **48 weeks of classes 1000+ lessons a year** - Every week we hold 8 competitive classes for gymnasts aged 7+. - One of these is dedicated to our high performance squad. - There are 2 Adult classes for anyone aged 16+ years old, with our oldest gymnast turning 70 this year. - We fit in some Private Lessons too with dedicated coaches offering one to one coaching. - Every Monday and Friday the students from Glasgow University Trampoline Club train and have some fun. Many have never tried trampolining before University. - We have Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) sessions throughout the week. - Sunday mornings are fun filled with our very popular Birthday Parties. ## **Achievements** 8 gymnasts from our performance squad made it to the Scottish Pathway Programmehievements Sparta TC won a total of 106 medals throughout the competitive season in Scotland, UK and Europe We took the top titles of Senior Men and Senior Women at the Scottish National Championships in 2023. ## **Achievements** 4 Judges qualified or increased their skill level. 15 Coaches qualified or increased their skill level. Several of our older gymnasts started their coachinghievements pathway and joined our youth coach development programme. Courses Attended: DMT Club, DMT Development, Level 3 Theory, Trampoline Performance, Trampoline Level 1, Trampoline Level 2 2 Clubsport awards were gained for Best Social Media and Coach of the Year 2023. ## **DMT Development** 7 DMT Club Coaches Qualified - 2 Development Coaches Qualified 4 Competitive Classes each week Will be offered in all recreational classes in 2025 New discipline competed in 2024 ## **CLUB EVENTS** 2 Regional Qualifier Competitions held at Sparta TC. We hosted 4 coaching courses for Scottish Gymnastics. Our recreational gymnasts had 2 Proficiency Awards weeks to showcase their skills to an audience of family and friends. Our annual Christmas Display always draws a large crowd of Sparta Friends, Family and Supporters. The Scottish Student Trampoline Training Weekend is always very popular. Glasgow Universities held their annual competition at Sparta TC. Sparta TC welcomed the Team Scotland Inter-regional Challenge Cup gymnasts to attend the pre-competition training event. **Proficiency Awards** **Christmas Display** **Scottish Pre-Comp Training** CONTACT US SPARTA TU#PQL CLU• # **Statement of Accounts 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024** Statement of Receipts and Payments for the period ended 31 July 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Period ended Funds 3110712024 Period ended 3110712023 Recelpts Statement of Balances- As of 31 July 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 8,281 Period ended Period ended 3110712024 3110712023 8,281 46,178 Donations Grants Loans Fundraising Bank interest Receipts from charitsble activities Selling of equipmentl 13,555 13,555 3,952 Opening cash at bank and in hand Surplus for the period Closing cash at bank and in hand 5,023 5,023 4,234 -7,705 -7,705 -37,897 207,659 207,659 179,061 576 576 8,281 4,000 4,000 Total recelpts 230 237 230 237 187 248 Bank and Cash Balances Bank deposit account 576 576 8,281 Payments Fundraising costs Cost of charitable activities Governance costs Loan Repayments Purchase of equipment 4,900 228,041 4,900 228,041 2,218 211,431 Other assets Trampolines Other equipment 5,354 1,139 80,760 14,456 80,760 15,595 128,004 15,595 143 599 5,001 5,001 5,001 6,493 Total payments 237 942 237 942 225 143 Surplusl(Deficit) for the year -7,705 7,705 -37,897 2 Trdmpoline and matting equipment is recorded at historic purchase (non-depreciated) i.alue as this is a Receipts and Payments Account. There M,"ere no purchases m the cuffent fllwicial year. trramp)lines iNere sold for £4000 to GCU and an amount of £47244 remoi.ed from asset i'alues being 0rigll￿l cost of thi's and earlier asset disposals. A sep￿ate asset reoister is being kept. A more realistic net book N"alue for all assets is £47960 3 Thi's is our non-trampOl￿e specific equipment purchases. There ￿Ere no equipment purchases in the current fllw]cial Jear. l The club sold trampolines for £4000 in this financial year. The oriRinal cost of these trampolines was £13620 Notes to the accounts- for the period ended 31 July 2024 l Basis of accounting These accounts have b￿n prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). Liabilities (unrestricted fund) PAYE National Insurance Pension es 477 222 187 4,927 2 Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the club. 3,556 1,000 3,556 1,000 (Trampoline) SIS Loan Repayments, 1,667 1,667 6,437 Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. 6,223 6,223 12,250 3 Related paity transactions Remuneration was paid to the trustees for coaching services as follows: Receipts outstanding (unrestricted fund) Fees 330 Camps 188 Clothing Com petition Fees 330 188 203 70 273 4 Donations Unrestricted Funds 8,538 5,017 Restricted Funds Period ended Period ended 3110712024 3110712023 8,538 5,017 518 518 Donations Gift Aid Amazon Smile 3,856 96 3,952 13,555 13,555 4 The SIS loan for £20,000 ￿ a 6-year loan l year interest free and a repajinent break of l year. The first repaiThent started on the 31112119 of £377.47. The total rePa￿ent Mryll be £22,869 and remaining to be is £1666.68. Last repajinent will be on 30111124. Notes to the accounts- for the period ended 31 July 2023 7 Cost of charitable activities Unrestricted Funds 31,416 Notes to the accounts - for the period ended 31 July 2024 Restricted Funds Period ended Period ended 3110712024 3110712023 31,416 40,716 5 Grants RenVlnsurance/ Utilities etc Scottish Gymnastics / British Gymnastics Membership Competition Fees Camps Clothing Publicity / Events Wages (coaching services) HMRC Tax/NI Training including safeguarding Volunteering Equipment Servicing Consumable Equipment6 Bank Charges Accountancy Fees Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Period ended Period ended 3110712024 3110712023 12,131 12,131 11,896 Glasgow City Council Coronavirus Business Support Fund 16,417 16,143 783 306 124,777 16,417 16,143 783 306 124,777 5,734 22,153 1,428 173 102,563 6 Detailed receipts from charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 13,113 145,867 15,083 16,359 474 11,851 498 1,564 2,850 Period ended Period ended 3110712024 3110712023 13,113 11,971 145,867 135,212 15,083 6,561 16,359 16,133 474 592 11,851 4,506 498 1,360 1,564 2,726 2,850 Club Membership Session Fees Competition Fees Camps Clothing Hall Hire Birthday Parties Private Lesson5 Events 17,814 1,402 17,814 1,402 18,873 1,607 3,354 929 1,663 3,354 929 1,663 2,902 992 1,521 696 210 228 041 696 210 228 041 669 204 211431 Total 207 659 207 659 179 061 5 The club submits entries and pa)s for the gymnast, on their behalf, to the organising LN)dy. The _oJinnast's then pa)" the fee to the club rather than the orgams￿ body. 6 This is our consumable equipment e.g., cleaning supphes, first aid supphes, ststionery etc. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees. Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Chair) Chair Treasurer Date 15 April 2025 15 April 2025 APPENDIX 3 OSCR ith awty Rwlaiof Indep.endent examiner's rep.ort on the accounts R•port to th• tnffjtoe￿m?rnbern oi SPARTA TRAMPOLINE CLUB SCIO R•gl•t•r•d chartty numb•r SC046691 On the accountj ol lh• charlty lor tho p•rlod Pencé start date penL￿ end date Aontn Y•v Y•at to 01 August 2023 31 Jufy 2024 S•t out on p•g Résp•ctlv• Tho chanty's truslees ara responsible lor the preparatlon ol the accounts In accordance ponjibilltiol of with the terms of the Charikn'es and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl 2005 Act and Ihe tru8t￿ ind ox*min•r Charths Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2()J6 The chgnty trustees can51der that the audit rwuirement ol Regulaibon 10111 Idl of Ihe Ac¢ounts RegUlaI￿n5 does not appty It is my responsibility to examine the ac¢oLtnts as required under 8ection 4411 I Icl of Ihe Act and to slate whether particular mattefs ha¥e com$ to my attenlh?ll. B*•ls of Ind•ynd•nt My eXaminat￿n camed out in accordance with R8gulatson 11 of the Charities •xamln•rf• st•tom•nt Accounts Iscollandl Regula)"ons 20C6. An examinabon includes a revie•V of the accounb'ng records kepi by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenied wlth those records. 11 a￿0 includes con$klerats"on of any unusual items or disclosuTes ￿n the accounts and seeks eXpLqna1￿ns from lh8 trustees concerning any 8uch matters. The procedures undertaken do not Pfovide all the evidence thai would be required in an audlt anLI. consequonty, I do not express an audit opIn￿n on the accounts. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamlnerf• In the course of my examination, rK) matter h88 Come to my attenlon statement wh￿h g￿5 me reasonab￿ cause to belthe that In any matarfal respect the requiwmenls. lo keep accountsng record8 In accordance ￿trOn 44{11 lal of Ihe 2005 A¢t and Regular*)n 4 of the 2006 Accounts ReguL4Uon8. and to prepa￿ accounts whith accord with the accounts'ng fecord8 and cofflpty w Regulalw)n 9 of the 2006 Accounts ReguL9tsons have not been mtrt. or to whicm In my opiniorn av4er.lion should be drtwn In order lo en8t4e a PfQFef Slgn•d'. Namg.. Relevant prof•s•lonal quallflcatlonlsl or body 111 •nyi'. Date: 21 March 2025 Addr••s.' APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Onty complete rf the examiner needs to hwhlight matedal probkm$. Glv• h•r• brl•f d•talls of any Item8 that th• •xamln•r to dlsclo