Chalfont Saints Activity Group
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1028215
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025 for Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Contents
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| Report of the Trustees | 1-3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7-11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12-13 |
Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chalfont Saints is a grassroots football club dedicated to nurturing young football talent and promoting inclusivity. Catering to children and teenagers from Under-7 to Under-18, as well as young adults in our Inclusive section, the club emphasises sportsmanship, teamwork and personal growth. It offers a supportive environment for players of all skill levels, with FA-qualified volunteer coaches providing high-quality training.
We are continuing to develop the offering of the Club for the local community to provide “football for all”. This includes Boys teams from u8 to u18 (18 Teams), Girls teams from u8’s to u16’s (5 teams) & a large “Inclusive group”.
Chalfont Saints continues to be classified by the FA as a 3 star England Football accredited club, and was recognised by Berkshire & Buckinghamshire FA as their ‘Club of the year’ in 2024.
Inclusive group. Sessions are run once a week on a Saturday for 1.5 hours. The session is called Inclusive as it covers a wide range of needs or abilities and ensures adapted coaching to enable everyone, whatever their needs, to enjoy football. All players are provided with kit that includes a hat, hoody, reversible top shorts and socks, principally funded by grants and donations. The club’s inclusive group continues to grow in numbers – we now have over 70 regular players, and over 100 registered members – and is lucky enough to include coaches who have been recognized by the local FA as ‘Disability Pathway Coach of the year’ in 2023 and 2024. The lead coach for Inclusive has this year, become Berkshire & Buckinghamshire FA’s Disability Ambassador
Girls section. The girls section continues to grow with age group teams from U8- U15. At the younger ages, the club’s focus is on coaching and development, together with regular participation at football festivals run by the Berkshire County Girls League and our u8 and u9 girls’ teams also participate in regular league matches. The u13 and u15 girls play regularly in the Berkshire County Girls League and the u16 team play in the Hertfordshire Girls League.
Welfare. The Club Welfare Officer attends the Club’s home ground on match days. The Club continues to manage the welfare of 24 teams, covering over 300 youth players & our adult players. Checks have been carried out on Club & team officials who are working as volunteers in youth football. These include DBS checking and safeguarding as required by the FA. A defibrillator is located at the clubhouse and is regularly checked with the operational status reported to ‘The Circuit’ (the national defibrillator network). Health and Safety Risk assessments have been refreshed. Codes of conduct have been shared with the Club’s officials, players & parents with no major issues arising.
The club continues to benefit from a grant from the Football Foundation to carry out renovation work on all the pitches during the closed season, and to fund purchases of goals and other equipment.
Whilst the club has secured a multi-year lease with its main landlord, the Epilepsy Society, over continued access to pitches at the National Centre for Epilepsy, the club continues to note outline planning application for 975 houses to be built on Green Belt land which they own. Our present pitches & Clubhouse would form part of that development. Planning consent is outstanding at this time.
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
The club continues to primarily fund its activities through member subscriptions, supplemented by grants and sponsorships where available. The trustees are comfortable that there are sufficient financial resources to continue current activities.
We look forward to another Season of developing the Club and our support of the local community.
PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES
To advance education by the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation for persons between the ages of 6 and 18 years old, as well as young adults in our Inclusive section.
Providing amateur sports, leadership training, first aid training, referee training and keep fit to young people aged between 6 -18 years old, as well as young adults in our Inclusive section. Also offering opportunities to parents to help and support their children in these pursuits.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
In planning the activities of the charity, trustees have considered the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. There was no change in trustees during the year. When there is need for new trustees, the charity recruit internally for trustees who have the qualities and skills to enhance the effective management of the charity and ensure a more diverse and representative trustee board. All trustees are checked from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and that they have not been previously disqualified from being a trustee.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
In the year under consideration, we achieved an income of £76,494. Due mainly to the increase in membership fees and donations received this year. This is a increase of 12% compared to the previous year. Overall expenditure of £93,341 has decreased by 11%. Due mainly to the pitch refurbishment costs last year. Resulting in a loss of income of £16,847.
RESERVES POLICY
Unrestricted reserves are freely available to spend on any of the charity's purposes. Reserves have been accumulated over the years to reflect the risks of unplanned closure of the current football grounds, spending commitments and potential cash outflow to ensure continuity of the charity's purpose to serve the local community. This is due to a short-term grounds rental lease agreement, purchase of maintenance engineering vehicle/equipment and medium-term local building plans. In the year under consideration, the charity has an operating reserve of £80,812.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1028215
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Chf1Jfont Saints Activity Group
Report of the Trustees Principal address Clo Mr M J Saunders 50 Milton Fields Chalfont St Giles Buck111gharnshire HP8 4EP ffH the Year Ended 31 May 2025
Trustees
R Blood (Chair) M J Saunders MBE (Secretary) P Thorne F[1 ] Saunders A Davies M Donnelly M Brisley
Independent examiner Emma Baker BSc (Hons) BFP FCA Baker Accountancy Services Windmill Farm Business Hub Bowstridge Lane Chalfonl St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4RG
App oved by order of the board of trustees on ..r ...... ........... . and signed on its bel1alf by
......... M J S Secretary
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Chalfont Saints Activity Grou
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chalfont Saints Activity Group
| report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chalfont Saints Activity Group (the Trust) for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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i accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and ; content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Po acabebes
Emma Baker BSc (Hons) BFP FCA Baker Accountancy Services Windmill Farm Business Hub Bowstridge Lane Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4RG
Date: 26 March 2026
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
| Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Investment income 4 Total EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Total Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds 2025 71,873 4,227 394 |
Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 - 71,873 62,268 - 4,227 5,676 - 394 560 |
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| 76,494 93,341 |
- 76,494 68,504 - 93,341 104,431 |
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| (16,847) - |
- (16,847) (35,927) - - - |
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| (16,847) | - (16,847) (35,927) |
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| 80,812 | - 80,812 116,739 - 63,965 80,812 |
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| 63,965 |
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Balance Sheet at 31 May 2025
| Balance Sheet at 31 May 2025 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 23,933 | - | 23,933 | 36,564 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 855 | - | 855 | 50 |
| Cash at bank | 40,317 | ~ | 40,317 | 45,158 | |
| TOTALCURRENTASSETS | 41.172 | 41.172 | 45,208 | ||
| CREDITORS: | |||||
| Amounts falling due withinone | 8 | (1,140) | = | (1,140) | (960) |
| year | |||||
| NETCURRENTASSETS | 40,032 | - | 40,032 | 44,248 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | 63,965 | - | 63,965 | 80,212 | |
| TOTAL NETASSETS | BBO | ieee | eS | ||
| FUNDS OF THE CHARITY | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 9 | 63,965 | - | 63,965 | 80,212 |
| TOTALFUNDS | 63,965 | - | 63,965 | 80,212 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on Le EBI6 and were signed on its behalf by:
M J Saunders MBE Secretary
Stag a Chair
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
1.2 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (FRS102 SORP).
Income from interest, royalties and dividends is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and Legacies.
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
1.3 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
1.4 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
1.5 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements, where applicable.
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Notes to the Financial Statements – continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued
1.6 Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
1.7 Depreciation policy
Tangible assets are depreciated using the following method:
Plant & Machinery - 25% straight line Computer Equipment - 20% straight line Fixtures & Fittings - 20% straight line
The addition of assets is recorded at the date of acquisition and depreciation is recorded from the first full year of asset use.
2.
ANALYSIS OF DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Playing fees inc. Gift Aid Pitch Hire Grants & Donations (see below) ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS OF GRANTS Football Foundation grant Donations 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Café concession profit share Sponsorships Other |
2025 £ 2024 £ 56,400 50,956 2,500 6,000 12,973 5,312 71,873 62,268 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 6,890 - 6,083 5,312 12,973 5,312 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 1,741 1,842 1,500 3,834 986 - 4,227 5,676 |
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Deposit account interest | 2025 £ 2024 £ 394 560 |
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| 394 560 |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2025 nor for the year ended 31 May 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2025 nor for the year ended 31 May 2024.
6. TANGIBLE ASSETS
| Cost At 1 June 2024 Additions in year At 31 May 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 June 2024 Depreciation in Year At 31 May 2025 Carrying amount At 1 June 2024 At 31 May2025 |
Plant £ Computer Equipment £ Fixtures & Fittings £ Total £ 29,640 699 25,399 55,738 - - - - |
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| 29,640 699 25,399 55,738 |
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| 7,410 420 11,344 19,174 7,410 140 5,081 12,631 |
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| 14,820 560 16,425 31,805 |
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| 22,230 279 14,055 36,564 |
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| 14,820 139 8,974 23,933 |
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors & prepayments 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Accruals 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors & prepayments 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Accruals 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 2024 £ 855 50 2025 £ 2024 £ - - 1,140 960 1,140 960 At 01.06.24 Net movement in funds At 31.05.25 £ £ £ 80,812 (16,847) 63,965 80,812 (16,847) 63,965 |
2025 2024 £ |
2025 2024 £ |
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| 855 | 50 | |||
| 2025 £ 2024 £ - - 1,140 960 |
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| 1,140 960 |
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| Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Movement in funds £ 76,494 (93,341) (16,847) 76,464 (93,341) (16,847) |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Comparatives for movement in funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparatives for movement in funds | Net | ||
| At | movement | ||
| 01.06.23 | in funds At 31.05.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 116,739 | (35,927) | 80,812 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 116,739 | (35,927) | 80,812 |
Comparative net movement in funds (2024), included in the above are as follows:
| Movement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming | Resources | in | |
| resources | expended | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 68,504 | (104,431) | (35,927) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 68,504 | (104,431) | (35,927) |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2025.
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Playing fees inc. Gift Aid Pitch Hire Grants & Donations Other trading activities Café concession profit share Sponsorships Other Investment income Deposit account interest Other income Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets Total incoming resources Raising donations and legacies Training faculties Colony rent & electricity Team expenses, referees and fines Kit, footballs and training equipment Pitch maintenance Other trading activities Presentation day expenses Insurance Legal and professional fees Accountancy Carried forward |
2025 £ 56,400 2,500 12,973 71,873 1,741 1,500 986 4,227 394 394 - 76,494 22,754 11,632 11,321 16,869 3,992 66,568 1,608 604 5,910 1,320 9,442 |
2024 £ 50,956 6,000 5,312 |
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| 62,268 1,842 3,834 - |
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| 5,676 560 |
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| 560 - |
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| 68,504 21,885 12,040 11,141 24,025 5,715 |
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| 74,806 3,434 - - 960 4,394 |
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Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
| Other trading activities Brought forward Sundries Pitch Refurbishment Depreciation Total resources expended Net (Loss)/income |
2025 £ 9,442 320 4,380 12,631 26,773 93,341 (16,847) |
2024 £ 4,394 - 12,600 12,631 |
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| 29,625 | ||
| 104,431 (35,927) |
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