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Dear Member, The Annual General Meeting of Members will be held in the East Stand Long Room, Headingley Carnegie Ground on Saturday 13th March 2010 at 10:00 am for the purpose of transacting the following business:

Notice of AGM and Agenda...... 3 AGENDA 1. To receive apologies for absence. 5. To receive a report from the Director 9. To announce the result of the election Chairman’s Report ...... 4-5 of Professional Cricket and to discuss to the Members’ Committee. 2. To confirm the Minutes of the Annual cricket matters. Chief Executive’s Report...... 6-9 General Meeting held on Saturday 10. To update the members on progress 14th March 2009. 6. To elect as President, Mr Raymond in developing the Headingley Director of Finance’s Report...... 10 -11 Illingworth CBE. Carnegie Cricket Ground. If any Member has a query as to 7. To re-elect as Board Member. 11. To appoint KPMG LLP as auditors of the accuracy of the Minutes then it Director of Professional Cricket’s Report...... 12-13 Mr Stewart Regan retires by rotation the Club, until the conclusion of the would be appreciated if this could and offers himself for re-election, next Annual General Meeting of the be raised with the Secretariat in Annual Accounts...... 15-26 supported by the Board. Club at which the accounts for the advance in order to save time at year ending 31st December 2010 the meeting. Mr Brian Bouttell retires from the Board AGM Minutes...... 27-31 are laid. with effect from 12th March 2010. 3. To receive a report from The 12. Any other business. Members’ Committee Report...... 32 Chairman and Chief Executive. 8. To receive notification of the appointment to the Board by Leeds 4. To receive and approve the Archives Committee Annual Report...... 33 City Council. Accounts together with the Yours Faithfully President, Board Members, Staff and Players ...... 34 Independent Auditor’s Report Mr David Page has resigned from thereon for the year ended the Board with effect from the 12th Board Attendance 2009...... 35 31st December 2009. March 2010 following his retirement from Leeds City Council. It would be appreciated if advance notice could be given of any questions which might require some StEWART Regan research in order to save time at Chief Executive the meeting. County Cricket Club

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A member is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his place. A proxy must be a member of the Club. A proxy form, to be valid, must arrive at the Club’s offices not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the meeting.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

On the field, 2009 will be Although we did not progress as far The new Carnegie Pavilion was in an We have a tremendous Academy I’d like to end my report by thanking as we would have liked in the one- embryonic stage during Test, which produces quality players year- our members for their passionate We are making written off by many as a “ day competitions and were once however work has moved on apace on-year and this summer we will learn support, the Board for their backing huge strides disappointing season, again battling against relegation in since then and we are on track to have a bit more about whether some of and encouragement during a very the LV= , the the building fully operational in June them are up to the task of wearing busy year, the players, coaching and where we performed well wrong end of the table for a Club of 2010, in time to showcase it to the world the White Rose in first-class cricket. office staff for their hard work, everyone forward as an for periods, but often not for this stature, there were enough signs of when the v Australia neutral Test To , may I congratulate who has contributed commercially organisation and improvement by many individuals to is staged at Headingley Carnegie in July. him on his personal achievements as and those organisations with whom the full match or consistently make me optimistic about our future. The with Leeds Metropolitan during his term of we have worked in partnership with everyone can throughout each of the four Jonathan Bairstow emerged from the University has certainly been a massive office and thank him for all the loyalty during the course of the year. Academy with terrific displays with bat advantage to us over the last few years towards Yorkshire he demonstrated We are making huge strides forward take great pride in domestic competitions. and gloves and Azeem Rafiq was not far and without them we would not be whilst being a centrally contracted as an organisation and everyone can behind him, while David Wainwright further currently building one of the finest cricket player. Undoubtedly he will go down take great pride in Yorkshire cricket. Yorkshire cricket. pavilions in the world. It is also extremely enhanced his reputation as an all-rounder in history as one of England’s greatest May I wish you all a very ” fitting that the area which was called with his heroics at Hove and Scarborough captains and we are proud that he is enjoyable season in 2010. and showed he is a fast the Lower Wintershed will be in future also part of Yorkshire’s fine history. known as the Trueman Enclosure. It will sit bowler with immense potential. The This winter there have been eleven proudly in front of the new pavilion and successful opening partnership between Yorkshire players in England squads at be a lasting legacy to , and a resurgent different levels, more than any other one of Yorkshire’s finest ever cricketers. was greatly needed and a county and we also have a few more delight to watch on many occasions. If you add the ground drainage work knocking on the door for their chances Another player who had a good season that was carried out last winter, the at international level. We may have to Colin Graves was and I am looking erection of the biggest replay screen be a little more patient than Yorkshire folk Chairman forward to seeing him leading the Yorkshire and scoreboard in UK sport and our are accustomed to, but even if a fraction Yorkshire County Cricket Club side in 2010. He will be the youngest ability to buy out LCF&A’s rights on the of the potential at the Club materialises Yorkshire skipper since the great AB Sellers old Wintershed so we could start work on over the next few summers, we will have was appointed in 1933, but if the grit, the Carnegie Pavilion, then it has been some very good cricket to watch. The enthusiasm and flair with which he plays a very productive and hugely beneficial stance of the Board is to back Martyn his cricket is replicated in his captaincy year in the history of our famous Ground. Moxon in building a young side that can then I think we have someone who could Staging the Pakistan v Australia Test Match achieve prolonged success and I cannot successfully lead our young team for a provides us with an opportunity that should wait to see the Yorkshire side develop number of years. This has already been not be underestimated and that we are and mature over the next few seasons. recognised by England with Andrew’s determined not to miss. After the successful Yorkshire will be competing in three appointment to the England Lions team. Ashes Festival in Leeds in 2009 we will, in competitions next season – the top I would like to thank Anthony McGrath conjunction with our partners be staging division of the LV=a County Championship for his commitment whilst he was captain The Yorkshire Cricket Mela in 2010 in the and newly-relaunched 20 and 40 over in 2009. Being Yorkshire captain meant a run up to the July Test. We have a large, competitions – although the Board did huge amount to him and his courageous vibrant and cricket-mad Asian population not see the new domestic structure decision to stand down for the good of the in our county and this is a chance to as the ideal solution going forward. Club is testament to his great character. engage with them and encourage them We were pleased and fought hard to Unburdened and hungry I hope that a to visit our ground as Yorkshire supporters in retain the 16-match Championship few county attacks will be sick of the years to come. For all neutral supporters it structure for all our members and the sight of Anthony as we go through 2010. is a chance to watch two quality world- development of our young players. class teams play at Headingley Carnegie. Off the field we have announced a record turnover and surplus thanks largely to We have said goodbye to a number of successfully staging the 4th npower Ashes players during and after the 2009 season. Test Match in August. The Test itself was Our thanks, appreciation and good a tremendous occasion at Headingley wishes go to Michael Vaughan, Matthew Carnegie, with the Cricket Ground a Hoggard, Deon Kruis, Simon Guy and Chris picture and everything running like Taylor. All of them represented Yorkshire clockwork apart from the England side. with pride and they will be missed. Their Wouldn’t it have been nice to have seen departures though, give real chances the Ashes winning celebrations in Yorkshire? to the youngsters at the Club in 2010.

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Chief Executive’s Report 2009

The last twelve months has been the busiest period since England went on to win the Ashes, as we all Despite managing just three days of our In June of this year we will receive the In 2009 we failed to live up to expectations know, with that magnificent performance Test Match and seeing the ODI rained keys for a building which will be the envy on the field. On too many occasions I joined the Board of Directors at Yorkshire County Cricket at The Brit Oval in the 5th npower Test. off (following the equivalent of one of professional sports organisations the our collapsed and we gave Club some 4 years ago. The completion of the new However, it was a very different story month’s rainfall pouring down in just 24 world over. Costing £21m and funded with away strong positions by not being able midway through the second day of the hours last May), the Club has had another support from Leeds Metropolitan University to bowl sides out twice. Our one-day outfield and drainage project, the construction of the previous Test Match here at Headingley outstanding year financially and we are and Yorkshire Forward, this Pavilion will performances, which had showed spirit in Carnegie Pavilion in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan Carnegie. If we had not had the heroics of delighted to report another record surplus undoubtedly become one of the most 2008 slipped back, whilst our Championship and batting and increase in turnover. We are grateful recognisable buildings in the county. performances relied heavily (again) on University, the staging of two international cricket events against the odds well into the morning of to our investors, commercial partners and Indeed, with a global TV cricket audience of some excellent defensive work from the the third day then it could have been one sponsors who have continued to back the around 500m viewers, it is set to become the middle and lower . That said, including one of the biggest matches in world cricket, the of the shortest Ashes matches in history! Club and who have helped us to deliver most viewed Yorkshire building in the world! there were some positives to take out of England were well and truly hammered such an excellent set of results. the season, not least the development of Ashes, the installation of the biggest replay screen in UK As a club we applaud the vision of the inside three days and we were all very a rich vein of young talent which is really In particular, I would like to mention Leeds Governing Body of Leeds Metropolitan professional sport and the management of a business disappointed, not least for the thousands of starting to capture the attention of the City Council, HSBC, Leeds Metropolitan University who have recognised the very fans who had purchased tickets expecting ECB, and the cricket press generally and during a very difficult economic climate has meant some University and our own Chairman, Colin real benefits of linking sport with education. play on both the 4th and 5th days. which offers so much hope for the future. Graves, without whose support we would The University’s refreshingly enthusiastic very long hours for the staff here at Headingley Carnegie. Recently, the Club has had eleven of Although the England team struggled at be unable to keep developing this Club approach to assisting this Club, in return for its young cricketers on duty for England I am very proud of each and every one of them for their Headingley Carnegie, this criticism certainly and making the progress we have seen in the profile which professional sport provides at various age levels and I would like to could not be levelled at the Yorkshire the last few years. to their student offer, has been vital in hard work and their achievements during the year. congratulate Charlie Roebuck, management team and partners who allowing us to make commitments to the At last year’s AGM, our Chairman reported and Azeem Rafiq for gaining EnglandU 19 staged a magnificent Test Match and who ECB about our future plans and I personally that we would be making the final honours. Also, congratulations are in order received plaudits from the ECB, Cricket have been very grateful that they have payments owed to Leeds Rugby’s parent for , Jonathan Bairstow, David Australia and the UK media. This success stood behind us. As many of you will know, company, LCF&A, following our purchase Wainwright, Andrew Gale, Joe Sayers and was due in no small part to the the income from county cricket currently of the ground in December 2005. This was Ajmal Shahzad for being called up to the of The Ashes Festival in Leeds - a 10 day does not allow such major investment as is duly carried out in March last year and England Performance Squad whilst Tim extravaganza of exhibitions, lectures, book required to transform an international cricket some £3.6m was paid over, thus allowing Bresnan and have gained full launches, cricket coaching for children and venue. Therefore, collaboration is required the Club to commence work on The England honours. They say that a strong general cricket fever from many businesses and our partners have risen to the challenge Carnegie Pavilion development. This project Yorkshire leads to a strong England; well let’s across the county. admirably. We hope that you all will be represents a remarkable achievement for hope that our lads can go on to achieve proud of our ground and enjoy the facilities The event was staged in partnership with the Club, as we never imagined we would great things for both Club and country! that we can offer for many years to come. Marketing Leeds, Welcome to Yorkshire be able to make these final payments until and Leeds Metropolitan University and the end of our staging agreement in 2019. culminated in a national award for the Club from the ECB for Best Integrated Marketing Campaign. An economic impact study carried out during the Test Match showed that £3.1m of economic …the Club has had another benefit had been derived for Yorkshire “ from this global event across just three outstanding year financially and days of August. This shows the value of international cricket to the region which we are delighted to report another is why we are working so hard to develop our cricket ground so that we can continue record surplus and increase to benefit for many years to come. in turnover.”

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Chief Executive’s Report Cont.

Whilst passing congratulations to those participation in the game, supporting health Unfortunately, the fixture list for 2010 is less Clearly there are financial risks which will who have gained England recognition, and well-being initiatives and contributing than satisfactory, in our opinion, and we be replicated in 2011, a year in which They say that a I also wanted to say thank you to Anthony to the education of our youngsters using shall continue to lobby the ECB for a more the Club has no Test Match. In order to “ McGrath, for whom I have the utmost cricket as a vehicle for learning. The charity logical set of fixtures in future years. That safeguard the Club’s cash position, the strong Yorkshire leads respect. At the end of the season Anthony is chaired by Sri Lankan businessman, Ram said, the challenge of squeezing in more Board of Directors have recently entered to a strong England; recognised that his captaincy had not Mylvaganam who is a passionate Yorkshire international fixtures, allowing players to into negotiations with its partners to delivered the sort of results he wanted cricket fan. Donations to the charity are compete in the Indian Premier League and restructure the current term loans in order well let’s hope that and he put the Club first by stating his being sought from both individuals and the creation of new competitions like the to provide short term cash relief. Whilst intention to stand down and let one of his corporate organisations and we all hope T20 Champions League has all created these negotiations are still ongoing we our lads can go on colleagues lead the team going forward. that the initiative will be huge success. The greater pressure for the ECB to produce are very grateful to the Chairman, Colin first major project to be funded by the a fixture list that everyone is happy with. Graves who has confirmed his willingness to achieve great This, it was hoped, would help him to charity will be the Yorkshire Cricket Museum, to cover the Club’s short-term cash rediscover the form he had showed in A huge vote of thanks goes to Brian due to open at the ground in the autumn. requirements should this prove necessary. things for both Club previous years with the bat. It takes a Close, who has given so much of his strong man to make such a decision and Secondly, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation time to the role of President. Brian has Finally, to bring my 2009 report to a and country! I know the Board were very proud to see has entered into partnership with been incredibly supportive of the work conclusion I would like to thank you, the ” the manner in which Anthony conducted Pro-Coach Cricket Academy, a coaching carried out by the management team Members for your continued support. himself during a difficult period. business set-up by our players, Andrew Gale and I would like to express my personal I look forward to seeing you at Headingley and Chris Taylor. The new business, called thanks to him and his wife Vivien for their Carnegie over the next few months and His decision has opened the door for Pro-Coach Yorkshire Cricket Ltd, offers sterling support over the past two years. let’s hope we get a season of good Andrew Gale to become the Club’s cricket coaching courses and individual weather, good cricket and good cheer! youngest captain (at 26 years old) since I would also like to pass on the thanks of master-classes right across the county and Brian Sellers, some 77 years ago. Andrew is the Board of Directors to the staff, players, has already made a big impact since a very gifted young cricketer who possesses sponsors and supporters of the Club, inception. This company offers the Club a natural leadership skills and we all wish him including the many voluntary bodies who great chance to encourage youngsters every success in taking this Club forward. put so much time into the Club behind the across the county to play the game scenes. In particular I would like to thank At the time of writing this report, the and support the Club, thus contributing the Members’ Committee, the Archives news has just broken that Andrew Gale to our development going forward. STEWART REGAN Committee, The YCCC Charitable Youth will captain the England Lions against Chief Executive During the last 12 months, the Club has Trust, The Yorkshire CCC Supporters’ Pakistan in the UAE this February, whilst Yorkshire County Cricket Club worked hard behind the scenes to try Association and Geoff Holmes & Vivien Ajmal Shahzad has been called up and protect traditional county cricket Stone who continue to run the Club’s to the full England Test squad to tour for our membership. Given the push for second-hand bookstall so successfully. Bangladesh. It has been a remarkable a new domestic structure including calls In addition, I would like to thank the Yorkshire year for Ajmal, culminating in him being for a reduced number of matches in the Cricket Board, with whom we have named Players’ Player of the Year. We County Championship, the scrapping developed a very strong association in 2009, wish Ajmal every success when he of the 50 over competition and an ever- for their hard work in ensuring that grass roots dons the Three Lions shirt in February. bulging fixture list, it was important to ensure cricket continues to thrive in this county. At the end of the 2009 season we said that our voice was heard at Lord’s. The Looking ahead the Club faces a number goodbye to a number of our players, Board made its representations to retain of challenges, particularly in the short Michael Vaughan, , 16 four-day matches and fortunately this term. In 2010 we will host the second Simon Guy, Deon Kruis, Chris Taylor and request, with support from many other neutral Test Match between Pakistan and James Finch. I would like to thank all of them counties, was upheld. However, despite Australia at Headingley Carnegie Cricket for the huge contribution they have made our request to keep 50 over cricket (to Ground. Whilst we are all very excited to Yorkshire cricket during their careers and mirror the international calendar), the about the opportunity of engaging with wish them every success in the future. competition was disbanded and replaced the Asian community, there are risks with two newly repositioned 40 and 20 over Off the field, there have been two notable associated with this match, as we have competitions. We feel that it is important new business developments in which the never staged a neutral event before. Club is involved. Firstly, the creation of a new that the three remaining competitions charity, The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, are played on consistent days during which has been created to try and preserve the season so that our members and the the history and heritage of the game in paying public know which days they can the White Rose County, whilst encouraging arrange to come and watch cricket.

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director OF Finance’s report 2009

The Club has enjoyed International cricket was the primary Gate receipts for the Championship As the Club’s legal status is as an Industrial the development. Increased debt obviously Again, the costs of staging these matches driver for such excellent results. Ticket matches were mixed, with low and Provident Society it cannot raise any brings increased demands on cash flow as are substantial and we have the opportunity another outstanding revenue increased to just over £3.5m attendances in a very cold April, but equity finance, whereas a traditional the debt (and associated interest) needs to prove that our Club is one of the finest trading performance in (a 73% improvement on 2008), although building up to respectable numbers company financing route would be a mix to be repaid, meaning that the Club must venues in the world for hosting international ticket sales for the ODI in May were below during the warmer months, which of debt and equity finance. As a result, continue to generate a healthy trading cricket, so I would encourage as many 2009. Income was a record expectations due to the appalling weather enabled budget to be delivered for the Club has had to raise the majority of surplus in order to bring in the required people as possible to come, enjoy some £8.4m, 24% higher than and this resulted in the ODI breaking even. the season. The direct cost of staging its required capital through increasing levels of cash to service the debt. fantastic cricket and support the Club. The addition of temporary seating and domestic cricket rose by 24% to £500k debt and applying for grants. The Club Although the Club is currently in the final 2009 was my first season at the Club and huge demand for tickets meant that the due to increased costs of transportation, is very fortunate to have such supportive 2008, and Earnings Before stages of negotiating a re-profiling of I have been privileged enough to meet Test match was a sell out for four days. accommodation and stewarding. partners who have helped the Club secure its capital term loan repayments, the a number of members and would like to Interest, Tax, Depreciation and The buzz around an Ashes Test being the majority of its required capital. These The Club increased expenditure on ground Club’s long term plan is to have the thank them for such a warm welcome. I staged at Headingley Carnegie also partners are Leeds City Council, Leeds Amortisation (EBITDA) was and stadium maintenance in preparation majority of debt repaid by the end of the look forward to making more friends in 2010. helped to drive up commercial income Metropolitan University, HSBC, Yorkshire for the Test match and the Club’s cost 2019 season, but 2011 is going to be a £2.2m, 42% higher than 2008, to £2.2m (13% higher than 2008), and Forward and the Club’s Chairman. To summarise my report, financially the Club base was impacted by the continued tough year as there is no Test match, so membership subscriptions to £744k (22% has had an excellent 2009 and is investing producing a bottom line increase in global energy prices. The Club looked to the issue of Debentures the Club needs the 2010 domestic and higher than 2008). Hosting such high profile in its future through the Carnegie Pavilion, and premium membership (namely the international season to be as successful as surplus before tax of £699k, international cricket unfortunately comes at Moving away from the Income and but that investment has to be financed. Hawke Club) to raise the additional capital possible in order to exceed budget and a cost, and international match expenses Expenditure account, the Club’s Balance Therefore I would again ask all members a 90% increase on 2008. to fund the fitting out and maintaining of start the Club on the right foot for 2011. increased by 54% over 2008 to £1.3m. Sheet has seen some significant changes to promote their Club whenever possible the Club’s areas within the new Pavilion. this year. The book value of fixed assets has Looking forward to the 2010 domestic and encourage others to invest in the Ticket revenue from domestic cricket Due to the recession, the Debenture increased by £4.3m, primarily as a result of season, there is some very exciting cricket ground, either by simply buying a ticket to increased by 7.5% on 2008 at £331k, very programme took longer than expected to the Carnegie Pavilion development and to be enjoyed at Headingley Carnegie an international match, bringing a group respectable on the face of it, however, this gather momentum, however as the Pavilion the remaining option that the Club was with an expanded T20 programme and of friends to a domestic fixture, purchasing was below budget. Good weather at the is nearing completion and people can required to pay to LCF&A in order for the the Club hosting the Netherlands in the a hospitality package to celebrate a end of May and into June drove T20 gate visualise their seats and related facilities, development to commence. In addition 40 over competition. The cost of staging birthday or by purchasing a Debenture. receipts. The saw the ground interest has increased. At the time of writing, there were the costs of the new outfield domestic cricket increases each year at near full capacity and overall gate the Club has raised over £120,000 of which and drainage system and the new replay and the Club needs to ensure that as receipts for the T20 competition were on £75,000 was generated in the last 8 weeks. screen, which brings a new dimension to the many people as possible enjoy watching budget. Gate receipts for the final season of There is still a long way to go until we hit our game with statistics and graphics packages. their county play and that gate receipts the league were poor, especially the targets, but the Debenture programme at least cover the costs incurred on the floodlit match which made a significant loss. was revised in late November and offers day. Needless to say, the Club has an Charles Hartwell ACA a very attractive way for individual and exceptionally loyal membership base Director OF Finance corporate supporters of the Club to that turn out in all weathers to support the Yorkshire County Cricket Club actively back the capital development of £8000 Club. The financial contribution from the the Club. A Debenture brings real value membership cannot be underestimated £7000 for the enjoyment of the best views and with 8% of budgeted 2010 income coming facilities in the Stadium, with the Club £6000 from subscriptions. I hope that as many hosting at least 9 International Test matches members as possible will turn out and £5000 and 10 ODI’s between 2010 and 2019. support Andrew Gale and his team in £4000 Long term liabilities have increased in 2010 and promote cricket at Headingley

£3000 2009 due to the Club increasing its loan Carnegie to friends and colleagues. borrowing. The reasons for the increase The 2010 season also brings international £2000 are firstly to repay the remaining LCF&A cricket at the highest level, with a Test option which totalled £3.6m. Secondly, £1000 match between Pakistan and Australia £1.1m was borrowed in order to replenish in July and an England v Pakistan ODI the Club’s cash following the £1.1m Winter in September. Both matches should be -£1000 Shed termination payment (made to LCF&A a wonderful spectacle and will offer in November 2008 using cash received -£2000 something for everyone. The Club was from advance ticket sales for the 2009 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 awarded the Test match in a competitive Test). The Club also borrowed £200,000 to bidding process, based on the local Income 2529 2,368 4,236 4,173 3,656 3,813 6,479 6,808 8,449 replenish the Club’s cash that was used to demographic, the excellent new facilities fund the legal and associated preliminary Surplus -46 -1,292 -215 -504 -1,191 276 366 367 699 that will be available with the new Carnegie costs of the pavilion development. This Pavilion and the unique atmosphere expenditure was necessary to commence that our ground can generate.

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DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL CRICKET’S Report

It is with some frustration that Much of 2009 mirrored this description. The major difference between the Jonathan Bairstow was elevated to the The individual development of our players As well as losing Matthew, both Michael Too often we were unable to maintain the Champions, Durham, and the rest is the 1st XI and scored runs under pressure has been highlighted by the fact that Vaughan and Deon Kruis have retired and I write my report for the 2009 pressure on the opposition and let them off ability to take 20 . They have the on numerous occasions and his we have had 11 players selected this I wish them well in their respective careers season. Unfortunately, I find the hook. We missed opportunities when strongest unit in the country. keeping also improved over the season. winter for a variety of England squads. in the future. I would also like to thank in good positions, both with the bat and There are several reasons in my opinion, Simon Guy for all his effort and enthusiasm David Wainwright had more 1st XI and Adil Rashid have been myself repeating a number the ball. A very disappointing aspect of why we have been unable to take 20 as a Yorkshire cricketer. He has been an opportunities and he contributed again selected for the full England squad. last season was the number of catches wickets more often. I have mentioned excellent and loyal servant to the Club. of things from 2008. Last year with both bat and ball showing what we dropped – it doesn’t matter what the dropped catches, but allied to Andrew Gale, Joe Sayers, Ajmal a tremendous competitor he is. In summary, we are trying to develop a standard of cricket you are playing, if you that are the pitches we are playing on. Shahzad and David Wainwright have I reported that we may have squad that will be successful for a sustained drop catches you don’t win matches! Generally the pitches we play on in the Gerard Brophy played some very been selected for the EPP squad. period. We are working towards identifying been inconsistent, but at First Division are flat and have produced important innings and generally kept I was particularly disappointed with our Jonathan Bairstow and Adam the players we believe will achieve this a large number of draws throughout the well, although he was hampered times we played very good one day results last season. We had done Lyth have been selected for the and although we still have work to do, season. It has been particularly frustrating by a couple of serious injuries. well in the previous two seasons in this ECB Development squad. I believe in time we will succeed. cricket. There were occasions for us that the pitches at Headingley form of the game, but the above points Azeem Rafiq came into the 1st Carnegie seem to get better as the Azeem Rafiq, Charlie Roebuck Thank you for your continued when the bowlers put us in are particularly relevant here. We were XI and looked at home at that game progresses, rather than deteriorate and Joe Root have been selected support and patience. in good positions on numerous occasions level – he also scored his maiden a strong position, but then to help produce a natural result. for the England U19 squad. but either a batting collapse, a couple 1st class at Worcester. This shows the potential we have at the failed to bowl a side out and of dropped catches or a sloppy period With this in mind, Andy Fogarty has taken Andrew Gale continued to develop Club and the challenge now is to turn at other times the batting of bowling meant the game was lost. off the top two inches of turf on the his batting – in the second half of the square. He has replaced it with finer soil individual talent into team success. However, there were some positive season he was magnificent, opening let us down. We lost games and grass in the hope that the surface will aspects to our cricket in 2009. We were the innings in one day cricket, and he Our 2nd XI and Academy teams had wear naturally as the game progresses having been in a strong very good at fighting back from difficult played some very important innings a great deal of success last season. Director of Professional Cricket and as a consequence there will be positions in Championship cricket. We under pressure in the Championship Yorkshire County Cricket Club more assistance for the bowlers towards The 2nd XI were robbed by the weather position and we missed showed a lot of character under pressure the end of the match. This will hopefully Jacques Rudolph continued to play from reaching the Championship play-off on a number of occasions and proved opportunities to press home produce some interesting cricket and a major role for us and continues to final and they won the one day trophy. to be hard to beat. We fought extremely help the development of our cricketers. be an integral part of the team. our advantage. hard in the last couple of months of the The Academy finished 3rd in the Yorkshire season to retain our First Division status. I was pleased with the individual I think it is also important for me to League and won the Knockout Cup. We produced tremendous performances development of a number of mention Anthony McGrath. Last season As a result of some fine performances at Basingstoke and Hove to win vital players over the season. turned into a major challenge for him. by our younger players, the Club had games. We showed that we are capable He started in great form and his 211 at Ajmal Shahzad grew in stature to make some difficult decisions at the of performing under pressure and this Edgbaston was magnificent. However, as and maturity during the season end of the season. None more so than gives me great optimism for the future. the season progressed and particularly and produced some magnificent allowing Matthew Hoggard to leave. following a nasty car accident in mid- This was not done lightly, but it was felt The First Division of the County performances with both bat and ball. June, both the results of the team and Championship is a very competitive that with the future in mind, we need Joe Sayers played some excellent a loss of his own form weighed heavily league with little between most teams. to give opportunities to our younger innings and the hard work he has on his mind. However, he continued to The fact that we finished 7th, but only players so their development can be undertaken on his technique paid off. work extremely hard on his game and accelerated. This policy may prove 9 points behind 4th shows how close on leading the team to safety in the First the competition is. A couple of wins challenging in the short term, but hopefully Division. He cares deeply about the Club it will pay dividends in the long term. and we would have finished 2nd. and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking him for all his efforts in what was a difficult season. I know he will be back to his best next season.

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ACCOUNTS CORPORATE CONTENTS GOVERNANCE

The Board is accountable to the Club’s members for good corporate governance and this statement describes how the principles of governance are applied.

THE BOARD INTERNAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT

The Board is responsible for approving Club The Board acknowledges its responsibility The Board’s responsibilities policy and strategy. It meets bi-monthly, or to maintain a sound system of internal The following statement, which should be more frequently if business needs require, control relating to operational, financial and read in conjunction with the Report of the and has a schedule of matters specifically compliance controls and risk management, Independent Auditors, is made with a view reserved to it for decision, including all to safeguard the members’ interests and to distinguishing for members the respective significant commercial issues and all the Club’s assets, and will regularly review responsibilities of the Board and of the Corporate Governance...... capital expenditure. its effectiveness. Such a system, however, is auditors in relation to the accounts: 15 designed to manage and meet the Club‘s Management supply the Board with “The Board is required by UK law to particular needs and mitigate the risks to Income and Expenditure Account...... 16 appropriate and timely information and the prepare accounts which give a true and which it is exposed, rather than eliminate the Board Members are free to seek any further fair view of the state of affairs of the Club risk of failure to achieve business objectives, Balance Sheet...... 17 information they consider necessary. at the end of the financial year and of the and can provide only reasonable and surplus or deficiency of the Club for the Cash Flow Statement/Analysis of Net Debt...... 18 not absolute assurance against material financial year then ended. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE misstatement or loss. Notes to the Accounts...... The Board is also responsible for 19-25 The Club considers its key components The Nominations Committee is formally maintaining adequate accounting to provide effective internal control and Independent Auditors’ Report...... 26 constituted with written terms of reference records and for taking reasonable steps improve business efficiency are: which are defined in the Club Rules to safeguard the assets of the Club and and reviewed regularly. It consists of the • Regular meetings with senior detect irregularities and fraud. management to review and assess President, Secretary and two other The Board confirms that in preparing the progress made against objectives and Board members. Club’s accounts appropriate policies deal with any problems which arise from have been consistently applied and such reviews. applicable accounting standards • A financial reporting system of annual RELATIONS WITH MEMBERS complied with. Further, in all material budgets, periodic forecasts and detailed respects the accounts are supported by The Club encourages effective monthly reporting which includes cash prudent judgements and estimates made communication with its members and a flow forecasts. Budgets and forecasts are by reference to information available at specific Committee, as defined in the Club reviewed and approved by the Board. the time of their preparation.” Rules, is appointed for that purpose. • A defined management and All Board members bring independent organisation structure with defined judgement to bear on their deliberations responsibilities and appropriate concerning strategy and performance. authorisation limits and short lines of The Board is satisfied that it has had access communication to the Chief Executive. to sufficient information to enable it to make proper decisions in a timely manner, and the Chairman has ensured that Board Members were kept properly briefed.

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET

for the year ended 31st December 2009 as at 31st December 2009

Note 2009 2008 Note 2009 2009 2008 2008

£ £ £ £ £ £ Income Assets employed: Subscriptions 744,579 607,509 Ground admissions and match guarantees 330,728 307,710 Fixed Assets 5 26,402,337 22,093,642 England and Wales Cricket Board 1,616,935 1,813,591 International matches 3,510,641 2,023,832 Commercial income 2,232,156 1,967,001 Current Assets: Other income 14,180 88,528 Stocks 59,161 80,000 8,449,219 6,808,171 Debtors 6 353,214 475,608 Cash at bank and in hand 1,016 111,895 Cricket expenses: Staff remuneration and employment expenses 1,937,167 1,778,654 413,391 667,503 Match expenses: Creditors: amounts falling due International 1,307,938 847,624 within one year 7 (4,650,158) (4,995,467) Domestic 500,156 402,776 Development expenses 113,749 188,533 Other cricket expenses 278,242 341,686 Net current liabilities (4,236,767) (4,327,964) Grants received (174,293) (169,686) Total assets less current liabilities 22,165,570 17,765,678 3,962,959 3,389,587 Administration expenses: Funded by: Staff remuneration and employment expenses 449,208 379,917 Printing, postage and advertising 59,318 56,865 Audit fee 17,263 20,000 Creditors: amounts falling due Other administrative expenses 90,264 79,035 after more than one year 8 16,874,612 13,450,953 616,053 535,817 Deferred income - capital grants 9 5,036,256 4,758,854 Marketing expenses: Staff remuneration and employment expenses 295,986 330,117 Ticket office expenses 121,350 87,404 Provisions for liabilities 10 148,158 45,854 Sponsorship expenses 119,860 121,839 22,059,026 18,255,661 Printing, postage and promotional expenses 186,336 131,022 Other marketing expenses 30,794 53,326 754,326 723,708 Capital and reserves Called up share capital 11 369 374 Ground expenses: Staff remuneration and employment expenses 294,067 238,669 Capital redemption reserve 12 457 446 Maintenance and utility expenses 560,473 318,236 Income and expenditure account 12 105,719 (490,803) Lease rentals 3,360 928 106,544 (489,983) Depreciation 711,994 691,082 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 213,600 - 22,165,570 17,765,678 Release of capital grants (157,598) (156,228) 1,625,896 1,092,687 These accounts were approved by the Board on 7th February 2010. Loan interest and similar amounts payable: Loan interest 556,500 376,283 S M REGAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Bank interest 217,585 289,778 C J GRAVES, CHAIRMAN Bank facility fees 13,375 25,000 Lease and finance interest 3,699 7,952 The accompanying notes form an integral part of these accounts 791,159 699,013 Surplus for the year before taxation 698,826 367,359 Taxation 4 (102,304) (15,944)

Surplus for the year after taxation 596,522 351,415 There were no other gains and losses in the current or preceding year other than those stated above.The accompanying notes form an integral part of these accounts.

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT NOTEs TO THE

for the year ended 31st December 2009 ACCOUNTS

NOTE 2009 2008 £ £ for the year ended 31st December 2009 Cash inflow from operating activities 13 2,307,512 1,550,827 1. Accounting policies International matches Office equipment Returns on investments and servicing of finance 14 (791,159) (699,013) The accounts have been prepared in International match income relates – telephone system 4 years Capital expenditure and financial investment 14 (5,234,289) (1,574,634) accordance with applicable accounting to amounts received from ticket – computer equipment 2 years standards and under the historical cost sales, gate charges and guarantees Freehold land is not depreciated. Cash (outflow) before financing (3,717,935) (722,820) directly attributable to staging convention. The principal accounting All other expenditure on repairs international cricket in Yorkshire. policies of the Club have remained to Headingley Carnegie Cricket Financing 14 3,264,842 967,995 unchanged from the previous year. Commercial and other income Ground and other grounds is written (Decrease) / increase in cash in the period (453,093) 245,175 (a) Income Commercial income relates to amounts off as and when incurred. All income is accounted for on an accruals received, net of related expenditure, (c) Stocks from ground advertising, international Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt basis except for donations which are Stocks represent goods for re-sale and domestic match hospitality and (Decrease) / increase in cash in period (453,093) 245,175 accounted for in the year of receipt. and are stated at the lower of cost catering guarantees, box lettings, HSBC loan repayment 433,000 456,000 Income represents amounts receivable and net realisable value. facility hire, dinners and other events. Leeds City Council loan repayment 493,000 456,000 from the Club’s principal activities. Income Other income relates to amounts received, (d) Grants Leeds City Council loan - additional borrowings (1,101,000) - is analysed between subscriptions, ground net of related expenditure, from retail, Capital grants relating to the development Graves Family Trusts loans (3,600,000) - admissions and match guarantees, England & Wales Cricket Board, international Cricket Centre bar, Taverners Club, fund of Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground C J Graves loan (200,000) - matches, commercial and other income. raising activities and other sundry items. and Cricket Centre are included in the Debentures (83,348) - Balance Sheet as deferred income, Subscriptions (b) Fixed assets and depreciation Other loans - ECB net repayment / (receipt) 793,500 (1,880,000) and are released to the Income & Subscription income comprises All expenditure in connection with Expenditure account by equal instalments (3,717,941) (722,825) amounts receivable from members the development of Headingley over the expected useful lives of the in respect of the current season. Carnegie Cricket Ground and the relevant assets in accordance with related facilities has been capitalised. Subscriptions received in respect of future accounting policy (b) Fixed assets and ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT Finance costs relating to and incurred seasons is treated as deferred income. depreciation, as set out above. during the period of construction were Grants of a revenue nature are credited to Ground admissions and also capitalised. Depreciation is only At 1 Jan Cash flow Other changes At 31 Dec the Income and Expenditure account in the match guarantees charged once a discrete phase of 2009 2009 2009 2009 same period as their related expenditure. Ground admissions and match guarantees the development is completed. £ £ £ £ relate to amounts received from gate The Club’s share of the costs associated (e) Cricket Centre Cash at bank and in hand 111,895 (110,879) - 1,016 charges, ticket sales and guarantees with the development and fit-out of the The Cricket Centre is operated by the Club Overdraft - current - (342,213) - (342,213) directly attributable to staging domestic Carnegie Pavilion will be capitalised at as a joint venture with Leeds City Council. cricket matches in Yorkshire. the point of invoice. All costs incurred The Club has a 60 per cent interest in 111,895 (453,093) - (341,198) to date have been capitalised within the profits earned by the Centre. Profit is England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Assets in the Course of Construction. recognised when received by the Club. Full Debt due within one year ECB income relates to fees receivable, Depreciation of the development will provision is made for any anticipated losses. HSBC loan (433,000) 433,000 (465,000) (465,000) including performance related elements, in commence on practical completion. Losses attributable to Leeds City Council the current season distributed from central Leeds City Council loan (433,000) 493,000 (589,000) (529,000) Depreciation is calculated to write down are deducted from the related revenue funds in accordance with the First Class Other loans ECB (1,050,000) 793,500 (505,000) (761,500) the cost of fixed assets by equal annual grant. The assets of the Cricket Centre are Counties Memorandum of Understanding. instalments over their expected useful lives. all owned and controlled by the Club. ECB fees received in respect of future Debt due after one year The Cricket Centre bar operation does seasons are treated as deferred income. The periods generally applicable are: HSBC loan (4,148,264) - 465,000 (3,683,264) not form part of the joint venture, and all ECB distributions receivable to fund Leeds City Council loan (7,466,000) (1,101,000) 589,000 (7,978,000) Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground income and expenditure relating to the capital projects are treated as deferred and Cricket Centre bar is solely attributable to the Club. Pride Appeal loan (1,005,000) - - (1,005,000) income and are released to the Income - buildings 50 years Graves Family Trusts loans - (3,600,000) - (3,600,000) and Expenditure account by equal - fixtures 4 years C J Graves loan - (200,000) - (200,000) instalments over the expected useful lives - plant & equipment Between Other loans ECB (830,000) - 505,000 (325,000) of the relevant assets in accordance 4 & 10 years Debentures - (83,348) - (83,348) with accounting policy (b) Fixed assets and depreciation, as set out below. (15,365,264) (3,264,848) - (18,630,112)

TOTAL (15,253,369) (3,717,941) - (18,971,310)

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NOTEs TO THE ACCOUNTS CONT.

4. Taxation 2009 2008

£ £

UK corporation tax

Current tax on income for the period - - (f) Contribution to pension funds 2. Financial position Amounts due to these parties at Adjustments in respect of prior periods - - The pension costs charged in the Income The Club is in a net current liability position 31 December 2009 are reflected in and Expenditure account represent of £4.2m (2008: £4.3m). This includes the Balance Sheet in accordance Total current tax - - the amount of contributions payable deferred income of £646k (2008: £2.1m). with existing agreements. in respect of the accounting period. Details of the loan and overdraft maturity The Board therefore considers it analysis which impact on the financial appropriate to prepare the financial Income tax - - (g) Leased assets position can be found in Note 8. statements on a going concern basis. Rentals paid under operating leases The Club is currently in the latter stages of Deferred tax (see note 10) 102,304 15,944 are charged to the Income and negotiations to re-profile the repayment of Expenditure account on a straight amounts due to certain lenders in 2010 and Tax on surplus on ordinary activities 102,304 15,944 line basis over the lease term. 2011. The Directors are confident that these (h) Deferred taxation negotiations will be concluded satisfactorily Deferred tax is recognised on all timing based on written assurances that they Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation 698,826 367,359 differences where the transactions or the have received from all parties involved. Current tax at 28.0% (2008:28.5% ) 195,671 104,697 events that give the Club an obligation In the unlikely event that a final agreement to pay more tax in the future, or a right to is concluded which is not satisfactory to pay less tax in the future, have occurred the Club and its ability to meet scheduled by the balance sheet date. Deferred capital repayments to these lenders, Mr C J Graves has agreed to provide such tax assets are recognised when it is more Effects of: likely than not that they will be recovered. cash flow support as the Club requires. Deferred tax is measured using rates of tax Expenses not deductable for taxation purposes - - that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Non taxable income (154,842) (141,661) Depreciation for the period in excess of capital allowances 169,060 116,468

Losses (utilised) / not utilised (209,889) (79,504)

Total current tax charge (see above) - - 3. Directors remuneration 2009 2008

£ £ The Club has a recognised gross tax liability of £1.7m (2008 : £2.1m) in respect of capital allowances claimed in Wages and salaries 168,000 137,000 excess of depreciation which is partially offset by recognised gross tax trading losses of £1.1m (2008 : £1.9m) to carry Social security costs 20,782 16,847 forward to future periods.

Pension costs 19,350 19,200

208,132 173,047

These amounts are included in the Income and Expenditure Account under ‘Administration expenses – Staff remuneration and employment expenses’.

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NOTEs TO THE ACCOUNTS CONT.

5. Fixed assetS 8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 2009 2008

£ £ Headingley Carnegie Cricket Centre Cricket Ground Leeds City Council Loan 7,978,000 7,466,000 Bank Loan 3,683,264 4,148,264 Freehold land Plant & Freehold land Plant & Assets in the Office Total a AND builDINGS Equipment AND builDINGS Equipment COurse OF Equipment ECB Loan 325,000 830,000 CONStruction Pride Appeal Loans 1,005,000 1,005,000

£ £ £ £ £ £ £ CJ and J Graves Accumulation and Maintenance Trusts Loans 3,600,000 - C J Graves Loan 200,000 - Cost: Debentures 83,348 - At 01 January 2009 535,837 758,603 20,895,088 3,899,738 420,203 322,250 26,831,719 Finance Leases - 1,689 Additions - - 3,713,708 516,407 967,428 36,746 5,234,289 16,874,612 13,450,953 Disposals - - (240,000) - - - (240,000) Transfers - - 603,306 - (603,306) - - Loan and overdraft maturity analysis At 31 December 2009 535,837 758,603 24,972,103 4,416,145 784,325 358,996 31,826,008 In one year or less or on demand 1,755,500 1,916,000 In more than one year but not more than two years 2,655,000 2,085,000 Depreciation: In more than two years but not more than five years 2,905,000 3,544,000 At 01 January 2009 62,388 523,556 1,261,088 2,634,839 - 256,206 4,738,077 In more than five years 11,314,612 7,820,264 Provided in the year 9,883 70,296 199,827 401,918 - 30,070 711,994 18,630,112 15,365,264 Written off on disposal - - (26,400) - - - (26,400) The Leeds City Council loan is repayable by 30 April 2020 at an interest rate of 4.5% per annum. The Club has given a First Legal Charge over the At 31 December 2009 72,271 593,852 1,434,515 3,036,757 - 286,276 5,423,671 freehold property known as Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground, St Michaels Lane, Leeds to Leeds City Council in respect of this loan. Mr C J Graves has provided a shortfall guarantee in respect of this loan. The Club has also given a First Legal Charge to HSBC Bank plc over the Cricket Centre known as 41/43 St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds and a Second Legal Charge over the property known as Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground, Net Book Value: St Michaels Lane, Leeds in respect of the bank loan and overdrafts. HSBC Bank plc also has a fixed and floating charge over all the assets of the Club, At 31 December 2009 463,566 164,751 23,537,588 1,379,387 784,325 72,720 26,402,337 subject to the Legal Charges referred to above. This loan is repayable by 30th April 2017 at an interest rate currently of 1.5% over the Bank’s base rate. Mr C J Graves has also provided a £6.3m guarantee in respect of the indebtedness to HSBC Bank plc. Net Book Value: The Pride Appeal has received an interest free loan from Mr C J Graves of £1,000,000 which is repayable on demand with 12 months notice. The Pride Appeal has also received a further loan of £5,000 on similar terms. In addition, the Club also received from Mr C J Graves on interest free loan At 31 December 2008 473,449 235,047 19,634,000 1,264,898 420,203 66,044 22,093,642 of £200,000. The C J Graves Accumulation and Maintenance Trust and J Graves Accumulation and Maintenance Trust each loaned the Club £1,800,000 during the year. These loans bear interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum and are repayable in April 2014.

9. Deferred income - capital grants 2009 2008 6. Debtors 2009 2008 £ £ £ £ At 1st January 2009 4,758,854 4,915,082 Trade debtors 232,501 324,918 Received in year 435,000 - Other debtors 120,713 150,690 Released to Income and Expenditure Account (157,598) (156,228)

353,214 475,608 At 31st December 2009 5,036,256 4,758,854 Grants received during the year relate to a ‘prfp award’ of £400,000 from the England and Wales Cricket Board in relation to the provision of new drainage facilities. In addition, the Club received a £35,000 grant from the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation in relation to costs incurred during 2009 on the creation of the new cricket museum. 7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2009 2008 10. Provisions for liabilities 2009 2008 £ £ Leeds City Council loan 529,000 433,000 Deferred taxation £ £ Bank Loan 465,000 433,000 At 1st January 2009 45,854 29,910 Bank overdraft (secured) 342,213 - ECB loans 761,500 1,050,000 Charge to Income and Expenditure Account for the year 102,304 15,944 Trade creditors 1,133,988 480,690 Finance leases 1,690 5,261 At 31st December 2009 148,158 45,854 Social security and other taxes 249,746 200,303 Other creditors 317,818 193,411 The elements of deferred taxation are as follows: Accruals 203,088 97,394 Difference between accumulated depreciation and capital allowances 462,148 590,186 Deferred income 646,114 2,102,408 Tax losses (313,990) (544,332)

4,650,158 4,995,467 148,158 45,854

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NOTEs TO THE ACCOUNTS CONT.

11. Share capital 2009 2008 15. Leasing commitments

£ £ Operating lease payments amounting to £26,795 (2008 - £26,795) are due within one year. The leases to which Allotted, called up and fully paid Ordinary shares of 5p each 369 374 these amounts relate expire as follows:

During the year the club allotted one Ordinary share to each of 106 new qualifying members and redeemed 215 Ordinary shares in respect of retiring members. Each member of the Club owns one Ordinary share, and the rights attached thereto are contained within the Club’s rules. 2009 2009 2008 2008 L lAND and Land and 12. Reserves Income and Capital Redemption b Buildings OtHER Buildings Other Expenditure reserve

£ £ £ £ £ £ At 1st January 2009 (490,803) 446 Surplus for the year 596,522 - In one year or less - - Shares in respect of retiring members - 11 Between two and five years - 26,795 26,795 In five years or more - - At 31st December 2009 105,719 457

- 26,795 - 26,795 13. Reconciliation of operating profit to operating cash flow 2009 2008

£ £ Operating Surplus 1,489,984 1,066,372 Depreciation of tangible assets 711,994 691,082 16. Related party transactions Loss on disposal of tangible assets 213,600 - Mr C J Graves is the Chairman of Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited. The Club has purchased printing and Capital grants received 435,000 - software maintenance from Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited. The turnover for the year is £1,438 (2008 - Release of capital grants 157,598 (156,228) £6,111) of which £nil remains outstanding at 31 December 2009. Costcutter are also sponsors of the Club and Decrease / (increase) in stock 20,839 (38,220) boxholders at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground under the Club’s normal commercial terms. Decrease / (increase) in debtors 122,394 (226,870) (Decrease) / increase in creditors (528,701) 214,691 Mr R A Smith was a former part time consultant to DLA Piper, who are the Club’s solicitors. The turnover with DLA Cash inflow from operating activities 2,307,512 1,550,827 Piper in 2009 amounted to £188,402 (2008 - £55,096) of which £2,616 remained outstanding at 31 December 2009. Mr Smith was also a non-executive director of Bartlett Group (Holdings) of which the Club’s former insurance brokers, 14. Analysis of cash flows 2009 2008 Bartletts, and current pension advisors, Bartlett Life & Pensions, are subsidiary companies. The turnover with Bartletts for the year amounted to £nil (2008 - £1,222) of which £nil was outstanding at 31 December 2009. £ £ Returns on investment and servicing of finance Mr B Bouttell is a Board Member of the Leeds Metropolitan University who are sponsors of the Club under the Interest received - - Club’s normal commercial terms. Leeds Metropolitan University are also a major partner in the development of the Loan interest and facility fees (791,159) (699,013) Carnegie Pavilion. (791,159) (699,013) Mr S M Regan is a Board Member and Trustee of the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF). During the year, the YCF Capital expenditure and financial investment awarded grants of £35,000 in respect of the new museum of cricket development. Purchase of tangible fixed assets (5,234,289) (1,574,634)

Financing Other loans received in year: Leeds City Council 1,101,000 - 17. Pensions Graves Family Trusts 3,600,000 - CJ Graves 200,000 - The Club operates defined contribution pension schemes for the benefit of certain employees. The amounts ECB 30,500 1,954,000 paid during the year were £201,639 (2008 - £157,662). The assets of these schemes are administered in funds Debentures 83,348 - independent from those of the Club. ECB loan repayment (824,000) (74,000) HSBC loan repayment (433,000) (456,000) Leeds City Council loan repayment (493,000) (456,000) Issue of ordinary share capital 5 96 Repurchase of ordinary share capital (11) (101) 3,264,842 967,995

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ AGM Minutes REPORT

Held on Saturday 14th March 2009 in the Members’ Long Room of the East Stand, Headingley To the members of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Carnegie Cricket Ground, Leeds.

We have audited the financial statements In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the Opinion Present: around £1m. This was a fantastic result and b) The Chairman reminded members of the of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club for Club has not kept proper accounting records, members should recognise the progress Club’s long term Staging Agreement, In our opinion the financial statements: Colin Graves (Chairman) the year ended 31 December 2009 which or if we have not received all the information that the Club was making as it was clear which still had 12 years left to run. This Stewart Regan (Chief Executive) comprise the Income and Expenditure and explanations we require for our audit. • give a true and fair view, in accordance they were going from strength to strength. guaranteed international cricket at with UK Generally Accepted Accounting (Board Member) Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash We read the other information contained in Referring to cricket matters, the Chairman Headingley Carnegie with the exception Practice, of the state of the Club’s Flow Statement, the Analysis of Net Debt the Annual Report and Accounts and consider Brian Bouttell (Board Member) apologised to members for the failure to of 2011, which was a huge plus for and the related notes. These financial affairs as at 31 December 2009 and of the Club. It meant we did not have whether it is consistent with the audited financial David Page (Board Member) register Azeem Rafiq and the negative its surplus for the year then ended; and statements have been prepared under statements. We consider the implications for our publicity this had caused for the Club. to engage in a competitive bidding Martyn Moxon (Director of Professional Cricket) the accounting policies set out therein. report if we become aware of any apparent • have been properly prepared in Systems had been put in place to ensure process, which was putting substantial This report is made solely to the Club’s misstatements or material inconsistencies with accordance with the Industrial and Stephen Willis (Leeds Metropolitan University) such incidents would never be repeated, financial pressure on other venues. members, as a body, in accordance with the financial statements. Our responsibilities Provident Societies Acts 1965 to 2003. 384 members. otherwise from the Board’s perspective it c) The prices for tickets at Headingley section 9 of the Friendly and Industrial do not extend to any other information. had been an encouraging year. The team Carnegie for international cricket in and Provident Societies Act 1968. Our AJ Stone (Senior Statutory Auditor) 1. Welcome and Apologies had done a tremendous job in the last LV= 2009 were the cheapest of any test audit work has been undertaken so that for and on behalf of KPMG County Championship match of the season match ground in the country. It was Basis of audit opinion The Chairman welcomed everyone we might state to the Club’s members LLP, Statutory Auditor and had kept their place in the First Division. not the Club’s intention to overprice to the meeting and thanked them for those matters we are required to state We conducted our audit in accordance retired as Captain last year tickets. Rather we wished to adopt Chartered Accountants their attendance. The players were to them in an auditor’s report and for with International Standards on Auditing (UK and the Club would miss his enthusiasm a pricing policy to fill the ground. The Leeds represented by Martyn Moxon, the Captain no other purpose. To the fullest extent and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices and larger than life presence around Chief Executive confirmed that higher Anthony McGrath, Tim Bresnan, Steve permitted by law, we do not accept or Board. An audit includes examination, on the ground. The Chairman thanked prices were necessary in 2009 due to Patterson, James Finch and James Lee. assume responsibility to anyone other than a test basis, of evidence relevant to the 7th February 2010 Darren on behalf of the Board and the associated costs of staging the the Club and the Club’s members, as a amounts and disclosures in the financial The Chairman reported that the following expressed his best wishes to Anthony biggest match in English . body, for our audit work, for this report, statements. It also includes an assessment apologies had been received: McGrath as the new Captain for 2009. So far as the future was concerned it or for the opinions we have formed. of the significant estimates and judgments On other issues, the Chairman said the was essential that the Club continued to made by the directors in the preparation Mr G Boycott, Mr P Cussons, Lord construction of the Carnegie Pavilion generate enough income to develop the of the financial statements, and of whether Mayor of Howard Middleton, Respective responsibilities of had commenced and was on schedule, ground and put itself in the strongest possible the accounting policies are appropriate Mr P Johnson, Dr D Harding, Mrs Farmer, directors and auditors due to be completed in spring 2010. The position to fulfil its obligation in staging to the Club’s circumstances, consistently Mr D Hirst, Mr and Mrs P Akroyd, outfield project was coming to fruition matches in the Staging Agreement and to The Club’s Directors responsibility for the applied and adequately disclosed. Cllr R Walker, Mr S Sykes, Mr K Taylor, and the turf was ready to be laid. One bid for other unallocated matches. There preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts Mr Brian White and Mr I Townsend. We planned and performed our audit of the ambitions of the Board when it were other opportunities available, including and the financial statements in accordance so as to obtain all the information and The Chairman announced the names was first created was to complete the the possibility of hosting Pakistan’s home with applicable law and UK Accounting explanations which we considered of individuals who had died during the development of the cricket ground and it international matches here in England due Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting necessary in order to provide us with year and a minute’s silence was held. was satisfying to see that substantial progress to the recent political unrest and terrorist Practice) are set out in the Statement of sufficient evidence to give reasonable was being made towards achieving activity back in their home country. Directors’ Responsibilities on page 15. 2. Minutes of the AGM held on assurance that the financial statements are this goal. In response to a member’s The Board were determined to make Saturday 15th March 2008 Our responsibility is to audit the financial free from material misstatement, whether query regarding the Club’s perceived Headingley Carnegie one of the best statements in accordance with relevant legal caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. The Chairman asked the meeting over-reliance on international cricket the cricket grounds in the country and and regulatory requirements and International In forming our opinion, we also evaluated to approve the minutes of the AGM Chairman made the following points: therefore the Club needed to generate Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). the overall adequacy of the presentation held on 15th March 2008. A show of a) The ECB Chairmen’s meeting had been sufficient funds. The Chief Executive had of information in the financial statements. hands approved the minutes. We report to you our opinion as to whether held in January 2009 when Test cricket been tasked with making this happen. the financial statements give a true and 3. Report from the Board, made in particular was a key discussion item. Chief Executive fair view and are properly prepared up of reports from the Chairman One recurring theme coming out of this The Chief Executive referred to his detailed in accordance with the Industrial and and the Chief Executive meeting was that English grounds were report as circulated and highlighted Provident Societies Act 1965 to 2003. the only places in the world where sell-out Chairman certain areas. The Club were six weeks matches occurred. If support for the away from the start of the new cricket The Chairman said his report on behalf England Test Team could be maintained season and were in the process of getting of the Board had been circulated with this would sustain international cricket the ground ready for the first home game the papers and he did not intend to go for the future. However it would be a on 26 April. The management team through it in detail. However, there were challenge for all venues to achieve were confident that the outfield would several points he wished to raise. He this and it was necessary to ensure that be ready to start the season on time. thanked everyone at the Club for their facilities at international grounds were efforts both on and off the field and was of the highest possible standard. particularly pleased with another healthy performance including a cash surplus of 26 27

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Looking back over the last 12 months the Ashley Metcalfe had been appointed The Chief Executive thanked the Club’s The Members’ Committee, through its He also thanked the Club’s partners, 4. To receive and approve the Chief Executive said he was delighted as General Manager for the Indoor media partners, in particular the BBC (both Chairman Stephen Mann, continued particularly Leeds Metropolitan University Accounts together with the with the continued financial progress Cricket Centre and had been tasked with Look North and BBC Radio Yorkshire), to provide regular feedback regarding whose financial, marketing and sports Independent Auditors’ Report thereon which had resulted in a third successive developing new income streams to grow Yorkshire Radio and Calendar Sport. The communication, customer service and related support had been outstanding. for the year ended 31December 2008 surplus and turnover growth of around the profitability of this particular part of Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post and retail. As a result of this feedback, the Their financial assistance had allowed The Chairman advised that there 5%. This was an outstanding performance the business and look to generate new other local press were thanked for the Club had taken the decision to appoint the Club to invest in new areas and the were 1,171 votes for the Accounts and in the current economic climate. revenue through non cricket areas such as coverage they give to Yorkshire cricket. a new Customer Services Manager, Carnegie Pavilion is set to become one of Auditors’ Report with 4 votes against The cricket had started with a pre-season trade shows, conferences and meetings. In 2009 the Club’s Yearbook was being Helen Longley, who would also have the most impressive buildings in professional the Resolution and 1 abstention. This fixture in Abu Dhabi where the Club had Particular mention was made regarding re-packaged and reformatted. It would responsibility for ticketing and membership. sport anywhere in this country. The Chief resulted in 99.66% of votes cast being in won the Pro-Arch Trophy. In the one day one of the Club’s casual coaching staff, feature, for the first time, a dust jacket Lisa Jackson and Yvonne Iredale would Executive expressed thanks to Bradford & favour of the Resolution. A show of hands competitions in 2008 the Club had reached Tony Pickersgill, who over the previous in full colour and would be available for report into Helen Longley. The Members’ who were experiencing difficulties confirmed the approval of the Accounts the semi-finals of the Friends Provident 12 months had delivered programmes sale in the high street as well as the Club Committee had organised a series of but who had been a great sponsor and Independent Auditors Report. Trophy, achieved promotion to Division One linked to the Advanced Apprenticeship shop. A free copy was being included in forums across the county and these had for the Club. Other partners, namely 5. To receive a report from the in the NatWest Pro 40 and reached the in Sporting Excellence (AASE) enabling the membership fee in order to keep the been held in December and January. Costcutter and Aunt Bessie’s, Dent Steel, Director of Professional Cricket quarter-finals of the competition. seven of our Academy players to achieve Yearbook as a viable proposition. Members Those who had attended had found Miller Homes, Henderson Insurance and and to discuss cricket matters In the County Championship we had formal educational qualifications. were reminded that the Club’s Yearbook these very useful and it was agreed Canterbury had all supported the Club in retained our place in the First Division with Tony should take great credit for the was the only hardback county cricket these would continue in future years. recent times and their ongoing support Martyn Moxon stated that the 2008 a valiant team effort on the final day of the fact that Yorkshire were the first county yearbook available in the country and The Archives Committee had provided was much appreciated. In addition, performances had been very mixed. season. Congratulations must go to Adil in the country to see its players pass dated back to the 19th century. Thanks were valuable support for the Club and the Board thanks were expressed for the support As far as one-day cricket was concerned Rashid and David Wainwright for their role in successfully through this programme. passed to David Warner, James Greenfield appreciated their work. A decision had of the ECB, Leeds City Council, Yorkshire he had been pleased with the progress Forward, Sport England and HSBC. that the Club had made and the fact saving the Club’s position in the First Division. Further changes have been made in the and Roy Wilkinson for the many hours of been approved by the Board to create that the progress in 2007 had been The Chief Executive passed on the Board’s administration area of the Club. The Sales voluntary work they had put into this project. a new Museum and Visitor Centre on the The Chief Executive said a lot of people continued. Martyn paid tribute to the congratulations to Adil Rashid for being and Marketing Departments had been split It was an appropriate time to mention the ground floor of the East Stand immediately worked for the Club on a voluntary basis team for their performance in the selected for the England Test Squad and and the Club had appointed Richard Kaye Official History of Yorkshire County Cricket below the Long Room. The Chief Executive and put in an enormous amount of time final match at Hove in the VL = County offered further congratulations to Tim as Sales Director with a brief to grow the Club. This book, which had been written by invited members to look at museum and effort. The people who ran the Bookstall Championship. No praise could be high Bresnan and Ben Sanderson for achieving commercial revenue of the Club. Kate Edge Derek Hodgson in the mid 1980’s, was being images displayed at the AGM which and the Supporters’ Association provided enough for the skill, concentration and England honours over the last 12 months. had been promoted to Senior Marketing updated and re-launched with the help of illustrated what the Museum would look like income that was ploughed back into the determination of the lower order batsmen. He also offered his apology to members Manager supported by a new Community Carnegie (Leeds Metropolitan University). when completed. Thanks were passed to Club via overseas trips and coaching classes for the non-registration of Azeem Rafiq Marketing Manager, Alison Giles, who had The Chief Executive was delighted to advise David Hall, the Chairman of the Archives for players both in this country and abroad. The squad had to learn to keep the and stated how impressed he had been re-launched the Club’s junior membership members that the book was on sale at Committee, for his work on this project which There was also a band of volunteers who momentum going in matches, as there was with Azeem Rafiq’s personal handling of scheme and was working on a series of the AGM for any interested parties. Thanks would allow various items of memorabilia could be called on at very short notice a tendency to start matches in a positive the whole event. It was satisfying to note other youth initiatives. James Buttler, the were passed to both Derek Hodgson and currently stored in the Archives at Morley to assist with large mail shots to members. frame of mind and develop a strong position that Azeem was very close to receiving Club’s PR and Communications Manager Leeds Metropolitan University for ensuring this to be exhibited for members to enjoy. They are Clifford Gregg, Brenda and but then let the concentration slip resulting his British passport which would allow had delivered a number of improvements to important piece of work could be finalised. The Chief Executive took the opportunity John Smith, Keith and Joyce Wootton, in a loss of points. Although the Club were not winning matches towards the end him to represent England in the future. the way in which the Club communicated The Club’s Finance Department had been to pay tribute to Colin Graves for providing Vivien Stone, Geoff Holmes, David of the summer, we had still managed to Various changes were outlined in the Cricket with its members. The Yorkshire Cricket restructured and Charles Hartwell had been financial support for the Club in order to Crowther, Doug Peel, Audrey Woodhouse, accumulate bonus points and they had Department including the appointment Magazine (YCM) had gone from strength to recruited as Finance Director to support keep the Pavilion development on track. Nigel Pullan and Brian Senior. The Chief proved vital at the end of the season. of John Blain as Academy Captain and strength and was an excellent publication. the Chief Executive. It was important that His assistance had allowed the Club to Executive was very grateful and thanked Assistant Bowling Coach to Steve Oldham. The website continued to be enhanced the Club could continue to invest in new re-structure its banking arrangements and them for all their hard work, which he Behind the scenes the players had worked The Club had created a succession plan with the launch of White Rose TV featuring projects in the future and the Finance repay a substantial amount of money to accepted in large part goes unrecognised hard in maintaining fitness levels, had a for key roles and John had been identified news, interviews and special features. A Director had been tasked with reviewing LCF&A in order to finalise the purchase of the but does save the Club money. good work ethic and were supportive of as a successor to Steve Oldham when webcam had been connected to the the Club’s balance sheet and identifying cricket ground. Colin’s continued support for each other. Martyn Moxon said the full the latter retires from the Club. Andy website home page to allow people to appropriate ways of helping the Club the Club was very much appreciated and squad were fully behind Anthony McGrath Rowsell had taken over as Head Coach view the ground development work taking achieve its goals in the future. David Ryder something we simply could not do without. as Captain and had recognised what a for the Emerging Players Programme (EPP), place and the introduction of earpiece had now moved into the role of Stadium good job he had done deputising for Darren which indicated a substantial investment radios had allowed people to listen to the Facilities Manager whilst Mike Dooley had Gough when required. Martyn thanked the in young players. It also showed intent BBC commentary of all home games at taken up a new role as Project Manager support staff for all their hard work in 2008. on behalf of the Club to forge closer Headingley Carnegie and Scarborough. for the Carnegie Pavilion development. Looking forward, there were a number of links with the YCB and strengthen the challenges in 2009, not least because of Pathways to Excellence programme. the challenging fixture list he had raised with the Board and with the ECB.

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At this point Anthony McGrath addressed 7 (b). To re-elect as Board There were 1,170 votes in favour The Board were asked what facilities The Chief Executive then explained that the members and stated that he had Member, Mr and 5 against giving a 99.57% vote within the Pavilion would be available to the Club were also required to install a enjoyed captaining the side briefly in 2003 The Chairman proposed that Mr in favour of the resolution. A show of members on either county or international permanent replay screen as part of its and was looking forward to leading the Geoffrey Boycott be re-elected to the hands confirmed Mr Taylor’s election match days. The Chairman responded commitment to the ECB. This is part of the team on a full-time basis. Both Martyn Board. Geoffrey was a very enthusiastic as a Vice President of the Club. that as yet no decision had been made progress towards model ground status. Moxon and Anthony McGrath wished member of the Board and the 10. To update the members on and discussions were to take place with The new replay screen would be installed Simon Guy every best wish as he had Chairman said he had no hesitation in progress in developing the Headingley the Members’ Committee, although it during the early part of the 2009 cricket been seriously ill in recent weeks. recommending him for re-election. Carnegie Cricket Ground had to be recognised that following such season and would certainly be in situ for the a significant capital investment the Club on 21 May. Thanks In response to a question on the position There were 1,140 votes in favour and 35 The Chairman said that 7 years ago, when needed to maximise the earning potential of were expressed to the anonymous Yorkshire of Kolpak players, the Chief Executive against, with one abstention giving a 97.02% a new Board of four directors comprising the Carnegie Pavilion. The Wintershed had member who had offered financial support advised that both the ECB and the UK vote in favour of the resolution. A show of of Robin Smith, Brian Bouttell, Geoff Cope been demolished at the end of 2008 and to assist the Club in making this acquisition. Border Agency were currently producing hands confirmed Mr Boycott’s re-election. and himself took over, the Club was in following the granting of planning permission the guidelines on what qualifications were an almost impossible situation, with a A series of questions were raised from the 8. To announce the result of the work would continue throughout the Ashes necessary to allow professional cricketers long unsatisfactory lease, no income floor relating to the ground developments election to the Members’ Committee requiring very stringent operational plans, to work in this country. It was likely that streams, a ground half finished and other and these were addressed by the working with the ECB to minimise disruption. these qualifications would be much more The Chairman advised that Mr Stephen problems. Those four people had an Chairman and Chief Executive. rigorous and there would undoubtedly Mann had retired by rotation and stood for The new Pavilion would also allow us to ambition to continue the development of 11. To appoint KPMG LLP as be a reduction in the number of Kolpak re-election. Stephen Mann had done an put YCCC on the map, as it would be the ground and negotiate a better deal auditors of the Club players, and indeed overseas players, who excellent job on the Members’ Committee with Leeds Rugby. This culminated in a the most watched building in Yorkshire The resolution to appoint KPMG LLP as were able to work in England and Wales. and the Chairman had no hesitation successful deal to buy the ground from as TV audiences reached approximately auditors of the Club, until the conclusion in supporting Mr Mann’s re-election. Paul Caddick, the final payment for which 500m people for popular Test matches. 6. To re-elect as President, of the next Annual General Meeting There were 1,269 votes in favour and 15 would be made on Monday 16 March. The closed season saw the start of work Mr CBE of the Club at which the accounts for against giving a 98.83% vote in favour on relaying the outfield. This project was The Chairman proposed that Mr Brian This last obstacle being removed has the year ending 31 December 2009 of the resolution. A show of hands financed by a £600K grant from the ECB Close be re-elected as President enabled the Club, in conjunction are laid, was put to the meeting. confirmed Mr Mann’s re-election. also included a new drainage and irrigation for his second term of office. with Leeds Metropolitan University, system and ducting to accommodate The result of the vote was 1,148 for 9 (a). To elect Mr Robin Smith to develop the fantastic new There were 1,164 votes in support cabling required round the Ground which and 27 against, giving a 97.7% vote as a Vice President Pavilion with world-class facilities. of Mr Close’s re-election and 11 could be used if the Club decided to in favour of the resolution. A show of The Carnegie Pavilion would be the first against giving a 99.06% vote in favour The Chairman proposed that Mr Robin proceed with the installation of floodlights. hands confirmed the appointment of of the resolution. A show of hands Smith be elected as a Vice President of the dual use cricket pavilion and university KPMG LLP as the Club’s auditors. Re-levelling the outfield also provided confirmed Mr Close’s re-election. Club for his services to The Yorkshire County teaching facility in the country. the opportunity to install additional 12. Any other business Cricket Club. The Chairman said YCCC The Pavilion would be capable of 7 (a). To elect as Board seating to partly offset loss of seats owed Robin Smith a very big thank you. accommodating all media requirements Nominations had been received by the Member, Mr Stephen Willis in developing the new Pavilion. Robin had, over the years, taken on the roles including Sky TV, secondary broadcasters Board from the Members’ Committee for The Chairman advised that Stephen Willis, of President, Chairman and Board Member. and the BBC would have radio commentary Although the weather had caused some the presentation of the President’s Medal. Director of Finance and Resources at Leeds delays, the contractors were confident There were 1,156 votes in favour and positions for use by broadcasters Veronica Denby and Clifford Gregg Metropolitan University, had been co-opted that it would be ready to play the first 19 against giving a 98.38% vote in around the world. The press box would both received a President’s Medal from onto the Board when the Heads of Terms match on 26 April. This vindicated the favour of the resolution. A show of become a lecture theatre and be Brian Close, the Club’s President, for on the new Pavilion had been signed. Colin Club’s decision to move the last match hands confirmed Mr Smith’s election used throughout the year by Leeds their outstanding service to the Club. Graves said Stephen Willis had been working of 2008 to Scarborough. A much thicker as a Vice President of the Club. Metropolitan University students when The Chairman then thanked closely with the Chief Executive in getting turf was being installed at Headingley major matches were not being played. everyone for their attendance and the development going and that he had no 9 (b). To elect Mr Ken Taylor Carnegie and this allowed the re-laying of The Club would be taking a long declared the meeting closed. hesitation in recommending that Stephen as a Vice President the outfield to take place at a later date. lease to operate within the Pavilion, Willis became a full member of the Board. The Chairman proposed that Mr Ken which would also house the Club’s There were 1,131 votes in favour Taylor be elected as a Vice President administration and cricket staff. and 44 against, with one abstention of the Club. The Chairman said Ken The Pavilion will cost Leeds Metropolitan giving a 96.26% vote in favour of the Taylor had played three Test Matches University £21m, of which the Club will resolution. A show of hands confirmed for England and the Board had no contribute approximately £7m, by way Mr Willis’ election to the Board. hesitation in recommending him to be of a £4m grant from Yorkshire Forward elected as a Vice President of the Club. and the remaining £3m either in cash or an annualised rental payment.

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Members’ Committee ARCHIVES COMMITTEE Annual Report 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2009

The Archives Committee has experienced an extremely busy year with a range of activities and projects undertaken.

The following representatives Winter meetings have not been so well One of the key issues during the year Fifty years ago, the Championship win The Indoor Cricket School Bar area has We are most fortunate in having a team attended although those members who was the ECB plan to reduce the County in 1959 was the start of a run of seven received a face lift with sketches of the of dedicated Committee Members with a served on the Members’ have taken the trouble to participate Championship to enable the extension Championship wins through into the Yorkshire Legends, pictures of successful mix of expertise who continue to give their Committee during the year: have, without exception, asked for a of the Twenty20 format, an extension sixties. This was celebrated at the Opening teams and photographs of the current time to bring our various activities to fruition similar schedule to be available each proposed against the background of Lunch and with displays in the Long squad to be updated annually. and for which I am most appreciative. Chairman: winter. Several such meetings will take falling attendances across the country at Room cabinet, which have jogged a The Museum project has progressed well place in January and February 2010 such games. The Committee consulted few memories for members. The notes Mr S J Mann with the appointment of Mather & Co after which consideration will be given with members and thereafter lobbied on previous encounters between our as the contractors who will undertake OTHER Elected Members: to winter 2010/11 and specifically to the Club to resist any such reduction. The opponents, produced in recent seasons the assignment with the support of the Miss C Evers attendance levels at each venue. view put forward was that whilst there is by Roy Wilkinson and Nigel Pullan, for Committee. They have an impressive Mr R A Hilliam Reference was made in this report last year no resistance to the shorter format of the notice boards and in the boxes, has now track record having been responsible for game, it has a place but should not be been extended in an abridged format on Mr R Levin to representations made to the Club in the Lawn Tennis Museum at Wimbledon David Hall CBE TD allowed to dominate the programme, a the championship match scorecard. the summer of 2008 on communications and the Arsenal and Manchester City Chairman ARCHIVES COMMITTEE Appointed Members: sensible balance being required to cater through YCM and the web site together The portrait of Sir Leonard Hutton loaned Museums among others. The layout has Yorkshire County Cricket Club Mr. G Clark with a substantial report on the retail for all tastes and commercial realities. to Yorkshire to mark the 70th Anniversary been determined and work is now well Mr. R W Stott experience for anyone visiting Headingley At the end of the year, discussions were of his record breaking 364 at in advanced with the selection of material Carnegie. Whilst early discussions were ongoing with the Club on the future 1938 was returned to Lord’s early in the to support the various themes for the initial Mr. I Townsend positive, it is disappointing that overall programme and spectator facilities year. Prior to its return we were able to displays. It is hoped that the opening In Attendance: progress has not been as consistent and for games at Scarborough and on copy the portrait in the form of a canvas will take place in the early autumn. Committee Members during 2009 Mr S M Regan – Chief Executive substantive as it might have been. The the designation of further member print with the agreement of the Hutton The new series of Legends’ DVDs featuring J C David Allan As in previous years, meetings of the shop continues to be the subject of less only areas at Headingley Carnegie family. One of these is now on display in another group of Yorkshire Legends; Peter Anderson Committee were held throughout the than favourable feedback, both in terms to be installed when the building the Taverners Suite of the Rugby Pavilion. Sir Leonard Hutton, Freddie Trueman, Richard Coates year with the Chief Executive attending of cost and range of goods available. work on the Pavilion is completed. At the invitation of Leeds Rugby, we Jimmy Binks, Bryan Stott and Ken Taylor, Ron Deaton each meeting and other senior The YCM has moved forward and is less Early in the year, the Committee was have assisted with the creation of a Don Wilson and Dickie Bird was launched. James Greenfield managers as the agenda required. “tabloid” in content, but there is progress strengthened when Graham Clark joined collection featuring the greatest events We are delighted that the Cricket Society Harold North to be made. Changes are to be made to Two issues continue to dominate the activity as a Board appointed member. Graham and personalities in Headingley’s history in a review of the series comments that Roy Wilkinson the website and these will be installed in and objectives of the Committee. Firstly, has brought to the Committee considerable as a venue of rugby and cricket. the Trueman Tribute “exemplifies all that is Mick Pope early 2010. Disappointingly, the members how to constantly improve communications business and cricket experience, particularly As part of the build up to the Ashes Test good about the project” and praises the of the Committee with expertise in this area with members and secondly, seeking in relation to youth cricket and he has we assisted with the Ashes Festival in “enlightened administration” for preserving were not consulted on these changes. opportunities to assist the management quickly made a contribution of substance. Leeds. The Ashes Exhibition in the Leeds the past with this series of interviews. of the Club by making the expertise within It has long been the view of the Committee In the last few years this report has stressed Museum was the background to a number The Committee has represented the the Committee constantly available. that the Club needs to do much more the need to maintain and enhance the of events held in support of the Festival. Club on the Fred Trueman Statue Appeal Substantial progress has been achieved to encourage families and younger existing membership concept. It is the Christopher Martin-Jenkins presented a providing images and advice to the with the first issue and little with the latter. supporters. It is therefore pleasing to report view of the Committee that such status lecture on the Ashes Tests at Headingley sculptor, Graham Ibbeson. The project that the Club and Committee worked The provision of a channel for members should remain and members can be Carnegie in the new Leeds Metropolitan will come to fruition in March 2010 with closely to develop the new family tickets to raise topics and to become better assured that every effort will be made on University Business School (the Rose the installation of the statue in Skipton. offered with membership packages for informed is becoming well established their behalf to ensure the continuance Bowl) for which we provided supporting During the year we have acquired 2010. The ticket offers excellent value through the forums held in the Long of the membership constitution. information and illustrative materials. at auctions, by direct purchase and and it is hoped it will prove to be of such Room during the season and meetings On 19 August, by arrangement with the been gifted a number of interesting attraction that we see many more families held around the county during the Leeds Civic Trust, the Committee unveiled items of memorabilia. We are indebted enjoying a day out at Headingley Carnegie winter months. Long Room gatherings a “Blue Plaque” at 4 Welton Grove, to all those who have found these and Scarborough and thereby develop are increasingly well attended and whilst Burley, the early home of . items in drawers, lofts and cupboards long-term relationship with the Club. there is some repetition in topics raised, Stephen Mann We were delighted that his son Douglas and are always hopeful of more. the discussions are both informative and Clearly price is only one aspect in assessing Chairman – Members’ Committee was present to carry out the unveiling. The Club website has information productive. A full programme of forums will true value. Other issues will need to be Yorkshire County Cricket Club A short address was given by the Civic on our displays and other activities addressed if Headingley Carnegie is to again be held through the 2010 season. Trust Chairman, Robin Smith and then by which is regularly updated by James become widely known as a true family Douglas Verity to the select gathering. The Greenfield. We seek to spread details of venue and not for unruly behaviour on Yorkshire Regiment provided a bugler and our activities by talks to cricket societies big match days. The proposition will the Regimental Secretary read a poem and tours of Headingley Carnegie. need to be widened to include family compiled by David Fine as a tribute. facilities in the ground and the Committee will be supporting and working with the Club as this work takes shape. 32 33

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President Ticket Office Overseas Player Brian Close CBE Co-ordinator Yvonne Iredale Ryan Harris Stadium Facilities President Elect Manager David Ryder Raymond Illingworth CBE Carnegie Pavilion 2nd XI Capped Players (to be confirmed at the AGM) Project Manager Michael Dooley Jonathan Bairstow Indoor Cricket Centre Manager Andy Rowsell Board Members John Blain Chairman Colin Graves Catering Manager Graham Hallam Oliver Hannon-Dalby Chief Executive Head Groundsman Andy Fogarty James Lee & Secretary Stewart Regan Groundstaff Christian Dunkerley Adam Lyth Director Robin Smith Gareth Milthorpe Steve Patterson Director Brian Bouttell Maintenance Manager Bernard Grant (retires at the AGM) Richard Pyrah Board Attendance for 2009 Director Geoff Boycott Azeem Rafiq Maintenance Staff Adam Matthews Nominee of Leeds Ajmal Shahzad Michael Nguyen Name Possible Actual City Council David Page David Wainwright (retires at the AGM, new nominee to be confirmed) C J Graves 7 7 Nominee of Leeds Met Stephen Willis Cricket Staff S M Regan 7 7 Director of Professional Contracted Staff Cricket Martyn Moxon Lee Hodgson B Bouttell 7 7 Staff Director of Cricket G Boycott 7 7 Chief Executive Stewart Regan Operations Ian Dews D Page 7 7 PA to Chief Executive Liz Neto Junior Pros Batting Coach Kevin Sharp Joe Root R A Smith 7 7 Receptionist Kirsty Robinson Bowling Coach Steve Oldham Ben Sanderson S Willis 7 6 Director of Finance Charles Hartwell Assistant 1st Team Financial Controller Louise Barrowcliffe Coach Accounts Assistants Bisi Bamgboye Assistant Bowling Academy Players Vanessa Appleyard & Academy Coach John Blain Moin Ashraf Sales & Marketing Emerging Players Henry Chadwick Director Richard Kaye Coach Andy Rowsell Callum Geldart Commercial Manager James Hogg Physiotherapist Scot McAllister David Girling Hospitality Manager Simon Pixsley Strength & Jack Hargreaves Sponsorship Services Conditioning Coach Tom Summers Manager Howard Ferguson Jack Hughes Cricket Secretary Janet Bairstow PR & Communications Alex Lees Manager James Buttler Alex Lilley 1st XI Capped Players Senior Marketing Jordan Lowe Manger Kate Edge Andrew Gale (CAPTAIN) Rochelle Petty Marketing Manager Paul Mitchell Jacques Rudolph (VICE-CAPTAIN) Gurman Randhawa Community Marketing Tim Bresnan Manager Alison Giles Charlie Roebuck Gerard Brophy Marketing Executive Hayley Wood William Root Anthony McGrath Yorkshire Pride Lottery Adil Rashid Manager Jane Ferguson Joe Sayers Club Shop Manager Barbara Noble Ticket Office & Customer Service Manager Helen Longley Membership Co-ordinator Lisa Jackson

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