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Trustees Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
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Sutherland Squash Club - SCIO
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC052879
Trustees
Frank MacCulloch
Catherine MacCulloch Craig Phillips
Rachel Cameron Ben Hallam David Diracles
Chairperson’s Report
It has been another busy year for the club and it is my pleasure to update you on the various activities that have taken place.
Membership
2024-25 2023-24
Finances
At our AGM our treasurer, Ben Hallam will provide the annual accounts and provide more information on the clubs finances but the accounts are looking healthy.
Acknowledgements
We are very lucky to have a number of people give up their time and expertise to help keep the club running and improve the facilities we have available. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us out.
Frank did a great job of raising £1200 with his cross country skiing challenge in Sweden.
A Year in Squash
It has been another busy and rewarding year for the club, with plenty of activity on and off the court. From exciting exhibition matches to league competition, coaching sessions, and
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individual successes, there has been a lot to celebrate. Below are some of the highlights that really showcase the progress within our club.
We kicked off the season with a memorable exhibition match between Greg Lobban and Zac Paton, which was made even more special by the enthusiastic support of our junior players, who filled the gallery with cheers and encouragement. Events like this not only inspire our juniors but also remind us all . a > er of the fun and excitement that squash brings. or ; , ia — ee Although it arrived a little later than expected, we ane Te a Bs -> were proud to be named Club of the Year 2023/24. ce ADB Cee is 88 oo eS ___ This recognition is a testament to the hard work and ici. aM SRS3 > an . commitment of everyone involved in running, a | i \ ee coaching, playing, and supporting the club. Thank you to all who Lal 4 contributed towards this achievement—it really is a shared Ne TS award. On the competitive front, Fynn and Evie both shone by winning their respective : categories at the recent event in Inverness. Alongside them, several other juniors ‘Qo ae put in excellent performances, demonstrating not only how much they have _.: ’ ones C developed but also the depth of emerging talent we have within the club. oy \ i 1 ore We are also delighted that Max and Evie have been selected to represent HISA at... Sie] the Inter-Regionals in Edinburgh (20-21 September). This is a fantastic opportunity. -. 22. el for them to compete at a higher level and to showcase the strength of our junior programme.
Another real highlight of the year came when Fynn and Evie had the chance me! to step on court with two of the sport’s very best, Mohamed ElShorbagy NN on rey | Zz and Paul Coll, ahead of an exhibition match in Inverness. From all reports ——> , it lent Sal they even managed to take a few points off them, which is no mean feat! me {| bere? Our senior teams have also continued to grow in confidence and ability. . . fe aoe wm —_ 7 The HISA league squad showed excellent progress, hosting matches at ~~ eee home for the first time, travelling to venues such as Gordonstoun, and building a strong team spirit. The success of last season has led to us entering two teams in this year’s league, which is a fantastic milestone. We encourage as much home support as possible to cheer our players on.
Our H//T sessions remain popular, thanks to the continued commitment of Rachel and Gillian. These sessions play an important role in helping players of all abilities improve their game, stay fit, and enjoy regular squash.
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Junior coaching remains at the heart of what we do. It is fantastic to see so many juniors progressing through competitions and, in several cases, stepping up to represent us in the HISA league. Their enthusiasm and improvement give us great confidence in the future of the club.
None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedication of our coaches, volunteers, committee members, parents, and supporters. Your commitment ensures the smooth running of the club and provides our players with the opportunities to develop and thrive. Looking ahead, we remain focused on building on this momentum, making sure we seize every opportunity to strengthen the club, support our players, and continue growing squash within the community.
Objectives and activities:
Sutherland Squash operates as a non-profit distributing charity whose principal objective is that advancement of public participation in the sport of squash .
The club achieved our objectives by:
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Organising external coaches to lead sessions with club juniors.
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Organising and delivering regular coaching sessions with club coaches for junior members
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Promoting and participating in junior events held in Inverness and Orkney
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Participating in the HISA Division 2 Competitive Squash League. > Organising and leading Women and Girls only sessions, promoting and helping women into sport.
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Leading club sessions which are open to all members
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Providing rackets, safety glasses, shoes and balls available free of charge to make the sport accessible to all.
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Allowing non-members access to the club for a nominal fee.
Structure Governance and management :
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The club is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Club (SCIO}
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The members- who have the right to participate in members meetings and have important powers under the constitution and elect people to serve on the board and take decisions on changes to the constitution itself
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The BOARD- who hold regular meetings and generally control the activities of the club and is responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial position of the club.
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The people serving on the board are Charity Trustees of the club.
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Achievements and performance
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During the reporting period the club achieved the following:
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Awarded Scottish Squash Club of the Year 23/24.
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Member numbers increased from 92 —- 107, with a noted increase in the number of women and girls now playing squash.
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» Started the year with coaching session led by Greg Lobban, (world no 16} followed
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2junior members won their respective divisions in a competitive competition in
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2 junior members selected to represent Highland and Islands in a Scottish National event.
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Junior Coaching events are well supported by approximately 40 juniors regularly attending sessions.
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» Successful participation in the competitive HISA Division 2 squash league
Financial review
This covers the period 1/8/2024 — 31/7/2025. Sutherland Squash Club’s annual source of income is from:
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Membership subscriptions: © These are up on the previous year
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Payments for court lights (via tokens) o Payments are similar to previous year. Although membership numbers have increased this is not replicated is an increase with court booking.
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» Donations and Grants © This is reduced from the previous year due to a lack of opportunity and 2 unsuccessful grant applications. Local initiatives raised a small amount of funding.
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Payments for Junior coaching © This is increasing as parents and club members recognize the value of our internal coaches.
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Payments for Club Sessions (H//T and Club sessions)
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© Club sessions are well attended and supported.
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Savings Account Interest o The club’s Deposit account provided a good return for the year.
Approved on behalf of the Trustees:
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Frank MacCulloch
Date: 25/9/2025
Independent examiner’s report on the accounts of Sutherland Squash Club - SCIO
Report to the trustees of Sutherland Squash Club - SCIO, Registered Charity Number $C052879 on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a} of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
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Relevant professional qualification: Chartered Accountant
Address: Cameron Consulting (Scotland) Ltd, 7 Poles Road, Dornoch, 1V25 3HP
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Sutherland Squash Club
Statement of Balances as at 31 July 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Bank and cash in hand
Bank of Scotland 26,920 23,152
Accruals
Expenses (117) -
Net Assets 26,803 23,152
Funds
Unrestricted funds 26,803 23,152
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Approved by the Trustees and signed onie behalfnSSeptember2025 Frank MacCulloch ink Secretary
Sutherland Squash Club
Income and expenditure for year ended 31 July 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Income | ||
| Donations | 1,896 | 7,030 |
| Tokens | 1,205 | 1,156 |
| Membership | 3,327 | 2,850 |
| HIT Sessions | 1,158 | 230 |
| Interest | 531 | 91 |
| Income | 8,117 | 11,357 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Electricity | 580 | 519 |
| Insurance | 567 | 547 |
| Repairs& maintenance | 2,064 | 1,957 |
| Coaching | 900 | 871 |
| Clothing | - | 635 |
| Squash equipment | - | 680 |
| Subscriptions | 305 | 334 |
| Social event | - | - |
| Travel & club trips | - | 778 |
| Other | 50 | - |
| Professional fees | - | 2,000 |
| 4,466 | 8,321 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for year | 3,651 | 3,036 |
| Opening reserve | 23,152 | 20,116 |
| Closingreserve | 26,803 | 23,152 |
All funds are unrestricted
Sutherland Squash Club
Notes as at 31 July 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening balance | 23,152 | 20,116 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) foryear | 3,651 | 3,036 |
| Closingbalance | 26,803 | 23,152 |