TGOLF Asso OF ScoTLAN- FootGolf Association of Scotland Charity Number SC050749 Annual Reports 2024
FootGolf Association of Scotland
A registered charity in Scotland, number SC050749
Trustees
enquiries@scotlandfootgolf.com
www.scotlandfootgolf.com
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Charitable Objectives
The advancement of public participation in sport in Scotland
The provision of recreational facilities and activities relating to FootGolf in Scotland
The provision of competitive sporting competition and oversight of FootGolf in Scotland
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Presidents Report
2024 has been another great year for the growth of FootGolf across the country, of all aspects.
At the end of 2023 there was lots going on, which has had an impact on the shape of 2024.
As part of our commitment to taking onboard all ideas and input of members an association review was carried out, providing opportunity for all individuals to provide input on how they felt things were going and what they wanted to include in the future. This information was compiled together which the Board and National Committees then implemented to the years plans. This included changes to the format and structure of the National Club League and introduction of new aspects, such as the season tickets, to the National Tour. The other exciting news at the end of 2023 was the announcement that the Scottish Open 2024 would be a FIFG500 event.
A great deal of planning went into the Scottish Open this year, and what an event it turned out to be. The team worked effortlessly to put on such a magical 6 days at the MacDonald Cardrona Resort, including both the Scottish Open and the Jansen Cup IV edition.
This year the Scottish Open was the most impressive it has been, with 18 nations taking part over 3 day on 2 courses. The feedback that was received
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following this was overwhelmingly positive, recognising the quality of event as being of the highest standards in the world.
To host the Jansen Cup was also a great honour, hosting Team GB against Team USA for a competition much of the world put their focus on. This went extremely well, and again the team were praised internationally for the quality of planning and running of events.
As well as the big things, it is also important that we focus on the local work too, making sure that local clubs are supported and players have opportunity to grow and develop.
Over the past year we have been working closely with courses in all corners of the country, making sure that they have the resources they need to provide a more enhanced experience for their visitors and clubs.
Through this work, we have seen an amazing result in 50% increase in the number of clubs this year, with the new clubs all planning to take part in the National Club League in 2025.
Numbers of players across the country to increase, which is a huge credit to the work that is going in by the Board and National Committees. I must give thanks to the work that is going, the majority of this is unseen and often underappreciated, but I want to note that it is recognised.
I look forward to seeing how our success and growth continues in 2025!
President
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Treasurers Report
The statements have been presented on an accrual basis and in accordance with the terms of the Charities & Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
Tournament income is recognised when
the tournament takes place. Entry fees received before a tournament are treated as ‘income in advance’.
Likewise, advances of course fees for future tournaments are treated as prepayments.
The Charity is exempt from audit.
Treasurer
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Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| (£) | |
| Current Assets (31st March 2024) | |
| FGAoS Bank Account and In Hand | 17,624 |
| Prepayments | 13,668 |
| Total Assets | 31,293 |
| Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year | |
| Accounts Payable | 1,378 |
| Accruals | 473 |
| Income in Advance | 29,626 |
| Total Creditors | 31,477 |
| Net Current Assets | (184) |
| Funds of the Charity | |
| Current Year Funds | (5,460) |
| Funds Brought Forward | 5,276 |
| Total Funds | -184 |
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Income & Expenditure Statement
| Income | (£) |
|---|---|
| Annual Awards Night | 1,455 |
| Charitable Donations | 3,000 |
| Clothing / Markers | 8,560 |
| FIFG Membership Fees | 1,456 |
| Gift Aid | 1,371 |
| Membership Fees - Scotland Tour | 1,078 |
| Sponsorship & rafes | 7,862 |
| Tournament Income | 35,826 |
| Total Turnover | 60,609 |
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| Expenditure | (£) |
|---|---|
| Clothing/Markers/Accessories | 4,925 |
| Course Fees | 24,517 |
| Open Costs | 1,203 |
| Audit & Accountancy | 226 |
| Awards Night | 1,448 |
| Bank & Card Fees | 1,154 |
| Consultancy | 600 |
| Entertainment | 119 |
| Equipment | 853 |
| Event Management Software | 2,185 |
| FIFG Subscriptions | 2,198 |
| General Expenses | 242 |
| Insurance | 65 |
| Internet & Social Media Expense | 637 |
| Mileage Claims | 996 |
| Postage, Freight & Coureir | 31 |
| Prize Money | 4,451 |
| Travel—National | 80 |
| Trophies | 6,493 |
| World Cup Expenses | 13,067 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 66,069 |
| Net Income | (5,460) |
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Development Report
Thinking back to a year ago, in some ways it feels like a long time ago and in others like it was only yesterday...so much has gone on!
Through welcoming new trustees to the Board over the year and the completion of the Association Review at the end of 2023 there was quite a change for 2024...new formats of play, introduction of suggestions members made, and fresh new ideas, particularly with the appointment of the new Player and Course Development Officers at the end of 2023.
The development of the association over the past year has been primarily based on the feedback, opinions and views of the members. We have taken the time to consider all the ideas and suggestions which were made as part of the association review and made sure that these were all carefully considered before trialling, tweaking and introducing.
The feedback received was hugely positive in regards to the National Tour. Minor amendments were made and the suggestions were introduced relatively easily and we will consider ahead of the 2025 season the impact that these have had. However, we acknowledged that the response in relation to social footgolf was not as positive, so we have put a lot of effort into this and taken onboard the suggestions that were made for more guidance and support at this level.
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The vast majority of the feedback related to support for courses and clubs, so naturally focus was on here, as well as taking on board feedback about the National Club League and this was also implemented to improve the league.
To ensure clubs and courses have support, new guidance has been produced and made available and a new section of the website created to ensure resources are available. This includes a new affiliation process which has been introduced, making sure that clubs have in place the suitable setups to secure their future. The Course Development Team have also been working hard, visiting a number of courses to provide support and guidance as well as being more hands on to help with the management of courses and designing new improved upgrades.
A new Head of Tour co-opted to the Board at the start of arguably the busiest time of the year saw a marked change in the National Tours Committee. Sifting through suggestions and feedback made to the committee and welcoming new members of the committee, the team have pulled off incredible events in the last 4 months of the National Tour, including the Scottish Open, Jansen Cup, and other high category events.
In relation to Player Development, the opportunity has been taken to look at the purpose, planning and focus of this, aiming to produce a new strategy and series of opportunities moving forward in 2025, which we are excited to see. As much as 2024 has been exciting, I look forward to the progression in 2025, and give the most sincere thanks to all the volunteers and trustees working to ensure the continued development of the association
Secretary
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FootGolf Association of Scotland Charity Number SC050749
Ststsment of Financial Activites - Balance Sheet Footgolf Association of Scotland As at 31 March 2024 31 Mar 2024 Currnnt A88ets rAsh •t bank and In hand FGAOS Bank Account Totsl C•sh at 1( and In hnd Pr•p8ym•nts 17.624 17,624 13.e68 31,293 Cr•dltorn: amounts falll duo wlthln on• Accounts Pay4• Accruals Income in AdvarK• Tot•1 Cr•dltorJ: •mount• hlllnq rlthln on• y••r 1,378 473 29.626 31,477 u•INts• 184 T¢)tl A•••ts IM• Curnnt U•bllltl•• 184 N•t A•••t• 184 C Funds ol th• Charl Current Year Funds Funds efOU9hl Fofw•rd T•tal Fund• 15,4801 5,276 4184 Siwod by w trustéé on tjéhaff of all I tru81881 2?L* P•g•3of4
Statement of Financial Activities Footgolf Association of Scotland For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 In¢ome Annual Awards thght Chaniable D3nation$ cbthing l MarkerslAccessories FIFG M•mb•rship Fa•s Gift Aid M•mb•rsW F••J-Scotl¥nd T¢wr Sponsorship & Raffles Tounam8nt Incom• Total In¢om• 1,455 1,458 1.371 1,078 35,826 60,609 ndltur• Clothing l Mark•rs l A•s1One$ Cosl Of Gcpjds Sold Cours• F••s Op•n Costs Audit & Accijunlancy l••s Awards night Bank & Cwd F••s Charitabl• and P¢liti¢•l D¢ttwtion¥ Consult8n¢y Enl•rtainm•nt- 0% Equipment Event Manao•m•nt Softw•r• Uc•nc• FIFG Subscriptions G•n•r81 Exp•ns•i In8urnc• Int•m•t & socl•l m•di exp8ns• Mil•ag• CIAims Postag•, Fmght & Courl•r Priz• Mon•y Tr8vèI- N&tiono1 Trophi•$ Worfd Cup Expenses Total AdmlrtS•tr•tlv• C¢•1• 4.925 24.517 7.203 226 1,448 1,154 119 853 2,185 2,198 242 65 637 31 4,451 8,493 13,Ce7 66,069 N•t Incom• Funds C•rrf•d Fomr 45.460 Page2of4
Independent ExamineVs Report to the Trustees of Footgolf Association of Scotland I report on Ihe accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 sl March 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 4. Respective responsibillties of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are rp.qponsible for the preparation of the accounts in 8ccordance with the temis of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scolland) Apt 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulats'ons 2006 (as amended). The ch arity trustees consider that the audit reouirement of Regulation 10(1 } la) to (cl of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the dLGounts as require(i under section 44{11 {c) of the Act and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independgnt oxaminer's statement My examination is Garried Vul in accordance with Regulation 11 ot the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examinalion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a companson of the accounts presented with those records. It also include- consideration of any u n u sual items or disGlosu res 113 Ilie c]GGOU nts, and seeks explan2tiong from the trustees conceming any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not exPsS an oudit opinion on the view given by Ihe accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examin2b'on. no mAttpr has com@ to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any matenal respect the requirements- to keep accounbng records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts RegLJlations to prepare accounts which accorQ wilh the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations Have been met NaTn Relevan I Professional qu al Ific8tior)/professional body.. Cr i Ll Date: Li )iol LLk