Company number: 3441666 Charity number: 1071766
Leyton Orient Trust
Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
Leyton Orient Trust
Contents
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Reference and administrative information ........................................................................... 1 Trustees’ annual report ....................................................................................................... 3 Independent auditor’s report ............................................................................................. 18 Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account) ....... 22 Balance sheet ................................................................................................................... 23 Statement of cash flows ..................................................................................................... 24 Notes to the financial statements ...................................................................................... 25
Leyton Orient Trust
Reference and administrative information
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Company number 3441666 Country of incorporation United Kingdom Charity number 1071766 Country of registration England & Wales Registered office and Brisbane Road operational address London E10 5NF Trustees Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
J C E Farmer Treasurer Cllr. R Sweden D E Griggs M Taylor C Curry T Sahota Resigned as Chair July 2024 B Mistry V Wood D Victor Chair Appointed Chair July 2024 Z Mirza Cllr U Rasool K Kaye J Innes M Devlin Appointed January 2024 A Tobias Appointed July 2024
Key management Neil Taylor Chief Executive Personnel
Bankers HSBC Bank plc 192 Hoe Street Walthamstow London E17 4QN Solicitors Muckle LLP Time Central 32 Gallowgate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BF
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Leyton Orient Trust
Reference and administrative information
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Auditor
Sayer Vincent LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 110 Golden Lane LONDON EC1Y 0TG
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Trustees’ annual report
For the year ended 31 August 2024
The trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association, the requirements of a directors’ report as required under company law, and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
Objectives and activities
Purposes and aims
The aim of the Charity is to benefit the inhabitants of Greater London and, in particular, benefit those inhabitants who are elderly, disabled, unemployed, girls, women, or those who are from minority ethnic groups, by providing and assisting in the provision of services and facilities for sport, recreation and learning for the said inhabitants in the interest of social welfare and education and so that their condition of life may be improved.
Leyton Orient Trust operates as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The Trust delivers a range of engagement and development programmes to communities based in Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Redbridge.
The vision of Leyton Orient Trust is: ‘Using the power of sport to improve life chances’
Its mission is to deliver and develop Health, Well Being, Educational Attainment and Employability programmes that are relevant, engaging and inspiring.
Since its creation in 1989 Leyton Orient Trust has invested over £40 million in North and East London touching the lives of over 110,000 people in that time.
Leyton Orient Trust aligns itself with the aims and objectives of Local, Regional and National Government; its agencies and the third and community sector where appropriate and of mutual benefit, in particular, in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
As a result, Leyton Orient Trust delivers the following programmes:
Youth Engagement and Mentoring Projects such as:
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Kicks in partnership with the Premier League
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Chances Programme in partnership with Substance and the Big Issue
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Divert Project in partnership with Bounce Back and London Violence Reduction Unit
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Holiday activities and Food Programme with the London Boroughs of Redbridge Waltham Forest
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Social Action Programmes such as the National Citizens Service – in partnership with London Youth and EFL Trust.
Education, Training and Health projects such as:
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Study Programmes for 16–19-year-olds with Waltham Forest College
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Healthy Schools Projects supported by Premier League and EFL Trust
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PL Inspires supported by the Premier League
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Mental Health Treatment and Recovery Programme ‘Coping through Football’ with London Playing Fields Foundation and North and East London Mental Health Trust
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Mental Health Teenage Well Being Advantage programme in partnership with NELFT, West Ham and Arsenal
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Community Health Champions programme in partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest
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Training Ground – in partnership with EFL in the Community and the GLA
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Game Changer – in partnership with the Portal Trust
The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes.
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
Beneficiaries of Trust services
The Beneficiaries of the services of the Trust continue to be residents of the London Boroughs of Hackney, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest and predominantly those in need or experiencing some form of deprivation. The report below demonstrates the range of work designed to engage and support the Beneficiaries:
Achievements and performance
The Trust started the financial year in a good position both from a governance perspective and operationally. In July 2022 the Board approved a three-year Business Plan which focuses on areas of improvement and growth and the structure required to deliver it. The Board has continued to measure the progress of this work – which is reflected in the impact report.
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The Trust has also been working with partners on developing and being part of new programmes, which has mainly focused on jointly developing and delivering the Community Health Champions Programme with Waltham Forest Council.
The Trust would like to thank the following Funders for their continued support.
Big Issue Invest Bounce Back English Skills Funding Agency Essex and Southend Sports Trust EFL In the Community Ferrero London and Quadrant London Borough of Redbridge London Borough of Waltham Forest London Marathon Charitable Trust London Playing Fields Foundation Mayor of London Violent Reduction Unit NCS Trust Northeast London Foundation Trust Osmani Trust Peabody Portal Trust Premier League Charitable Fund Professional Football Association Sport England Substance Waltham Forest College
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Financial review
The Board has been focused on continuing improving the financial position of the Trust so that it can effectively weather expected and unexpected challenges. The Board has therefore developed and adopted a Business Plan which includes focusing on creating sustainable surpluses and gradually building up reserves to withstand any current and future shocks. The results achieved this year are therefore encouraging and indicate that the Trust is on the right path.
Strong systems have been put in place to understand and control expenditure and due to the work of the Finance Team clear and concise budgets are now produced which are worked through with project holders and key staff.
Risks
The Trust maintains a risk register which focus on the key risks to the Charity, mainly focused on risks to income but also wider partnership risks and challenges. These are reviewed monthly by the Finance Committee and quarterly by the Board and Quality Assurance Committee. All committees also receive programme updates to ensure that targets are being met and on course. Given the regularity of meetings the Board can respond quickly to risks and challenges. The Board also recognise that there is increased pressure and competition for funding and that there is a higher expectation on impact. Many contracts are now payment by result and on an individual case by case basis. In response the Trust has developed stretch testing which forensically examines each funding stream – how it is performing, and the risks attached.
Reserves policy and going concern
The Trust reviews and examines the expected level of incoming resources and outgoing expenditure on a quarterly basis. Reserves need to be retained to ensure the Trust can meet its obligations in the short term. The Trust is of the opinion that the level of reserves appropriate to meet efficiently the needs of the charity should equal the average expenditure incurred over six to nine months of activities.
As of 31st August 2024 (Total) funds stood at £1,049,706, less fixed assets £86,973, leaving free reserves of £962,733. This is equivalent to approximately 9 months of the projected expenditure for 2024/25. The Trust therefore consider that the level at the year-end is adequate to meet the continuing commitments in the forthcoming year.
The Trustees have reviewed the current reserves position along with confirmed income for the next 12 months and consider the organisation will be able to continue operating for at least one year from when the accounts have been signed.
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Plans for the future
Leyton Orient Trust is a strong and successful organisation which is well equipped and ready to meet the challenges that the future may bring and are able, due to our flexibility as a charity, to reposition to respond effectively. As such the Trust has put in place for 2022-2025 a detailed and robust business plan.
Fundraising
The Trust is not currently a fundraising charity, with income deriving from local government, Premier League and other grants. As indicated in the Business Plan 2022-2025 fundraising is targeted as an activity. As part of this the Trust has registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
Structure, governance and management
Leyton Orient Trust is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 29 September 1997, as amended by Special Resolution dated 2 September 1998. The members have each undertaken to contribute no more than £1 to the charity's assets in the event of the company being wound up. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
The charity is an incorporated company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission under the registered number 1071766 and with Companies House 3441666.
Board of Trustees and Directors
The Directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its Trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. Below is a list of the Trustees that served in the year under review.
| John Farmer | Vincent Wood |
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| Marshall Taylor | Deborah Griggs |
| Cllr Richard Sweden | Kelly Kaye |
| Tejpal Sahota | Jamie Innes |
| Collette Curry | Mark Devlin |
| Bhumika Mistry | Alan Tobias |
| Dave Victor | Cllr Uzma Rasool |
| Zabin Mirza |
Trustees are appointed by the charity. Trustees are required to retire from office on a rotational basis and may be re-elected for a further term.
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Appointment of Trustees
All new Trustees are recruited externally with a transparent application, shortlisting and interview process led by the Chair and Chief Executive. Once the process is complete the Chair and Chief Executive present their recommendations to the full Board for consideration, approval and adoption if deemed suitable and appropriate.
Induction and training of new trustees
New Trustees are informed of their legal obligations under charity and company law, the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision-making processes, the business plan and recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role.
Organisational structure
The Board of Trustees administers the charity. A Chief Executive is appointed by the Trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations, the Chief Executive has delegated authority, within terms of delegation approved by the trustees for operational matters.
The Chief Executive of the Charity reports directly to the Trustees on a quarterly basis. The Chief Executive is responsible for managing staff. The charity is funded to undertake and deliver projects from organisations based in either the statutory, voluntary or commercial sector.
Annually the Trust reviews all staff positions and personnel which it reflects on and makes appropriate changes in responsibility and remuneration.
The Trust also externally reviews the appropriate pay and conditions for staff every three years through the Trust’s HR Advisor to ensure that it remains competitive and in line with the wider industry.
Related parties
None of the Trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a Trustee and senior manager of the charity with a service provider or supplier to the charity must be disclosed to the full Board of Trustees in the same way as any other. Due to its connection with Leyton Orient Football Club the Club is deemed to be a related organisation. They jointly share one Director and the Club’s Chief Executive who sit on both Boards.
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Trustees’ annual report
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Statement of responsibilities of the trustees
The trustees (who are also directors of Leyton Orient Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company’s auditor is unaware
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The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at 31 August 2024 was 15 (2022: 9). The trustees are members of the charity, but this entitles them only to voting rights. The trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.
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Auditor
Sayer Vincent LLP was re-appointed as the charitable company's auditor during the year and has expressed its willingness to continue in that capacity.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on 1[st] February 2025 and signed on their behalf by
John Farmer Treasurer
Dave Victor Chair
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Independent auditor’s report
To the members of
Leyton Orient Trust
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Leyton Orient Trust (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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Give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended
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Have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
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Have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on Leyton Orient Trust's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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To the members of
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Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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The information given in the trustees’ annual report, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements
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The trustees’ annual report, has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees’ annual report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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Adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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Certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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The trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies’ regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the trustees’ annual report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
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Independent auditor’s report
To the members of
Leyton Orient Trust
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees’ responsibilities set out in the trustees’ annual report, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud are set out below.
Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:
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We enquired of management, which included obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation, concerning the charity’s policies and procedures relating to:
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Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
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Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud;
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The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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We inspected the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
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Independent auditor’s report
To the members of
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We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the charity operates in, focusing on those laws and regulations that had a material effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the charity from our professional and sector experience.
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We communicated applicable laws and regulations throughout the audit team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit.
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We reviewed any reports made to regulators.
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We reviewed the financial statement disclosures and tested these to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
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In addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, we tested the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments, assessed whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias and tested significant transactions that are unusual or those outside the normal course of business.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Joanna Pittman (Senior statutory auditor)
Date: 4 February 2025
for and on behalf of Sayer Vincent LLP, Statutory Auditor 110 Golden Lane, LONDON, EC1Y 0TG
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Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
| For theyear ended 31 August 2024 | ||||||
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| Note Income from: 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 Reconciliation of funds: Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Sports development Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) for the year 6 Investments Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Education and Training Health projects Community projects Sports development Health projects Education and training Community projects Donations and legacies Charitable activities |
Unrestricted £ - 157,126 83,962 736,706 90,372 34,444 |
Restricted £ - 160,211 - 849 79,564 - |
2024 Total £ - 317,338 83,962 737,554 169,936 34,444 |
Unrestricted £ 2,417 246,073 60,750 537,024 158,697 18,479 |
Restricted £ - 157,298 - 600 75,000 - |
2023 Total £ 2,417 403,371 60,750 537,624 233,697 18,479 |
| 1,102,610 | 240,624 | 1,343,233 | 1,023,438 | 232,898 | 1,256,336 | |
| 141,536 71,685 677,720 115,820 |
194,478 - 826 80,346 |
336,014 71,685 678,545 196,166 |
195,046 38,972 529,935 140,425 |
178,759 - - 72,448 |
373,805 38,972 529,935 212,873 |
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| 1,006,761 | 275,650 | 1,282,411 | 904,378 | 251,207 | 1,155,586 | |
| 95,849 | (35,026) | 60,822 | 119,060 | (18,309) | 100,750 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 95,849 916,918 |
(35,026) 71,965 |
60,822 988,883 |
119,059 797,859 |
(18,309) 90,274 |
100,750 888,133 |
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| 1,012,767 | 36,939 | 1,049,706 | 916,918 | 71,965 | 988,883 |
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in Note 16a to the financial statements.
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Company no. 3441666
Balance sheet
As at 31 August 2024
| As at 31 August 2024 | As at 31 August 2024 | |||
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| Note £ Fixed assets: 11 Current assets: 12 142,077 536,982 642,283 1,321,343 Liabilities: 13 (358,610) 16a 1,012,767 Total unrestricted funds Net current assets Debtors Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds: The funds of the charity: Total net assets General funds Total charity funds Cash at bank and in hand Short term deposits Tangible assets |
2024 £ 86,973 |
£ 152,067 536,982 452,253 |
2023 £ 18,934 |
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| 86,973 962,733 |
18,934 969,949 |
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| 1,321,343 (358,610) |
1,141,302 (171,353) |
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| 1,012,767 | 916,918 | |||
| 1,049,706 | 988,883 | |||
| 36,939 1,012,767 |
71,965 916,918 |
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| 1,049,706 | 988,883 |
Approved by the trustees on 1 February 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Dave Victor Chair
John Farmer Treasurer
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Leyton Orient Trust
Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 August 2024
| For the year ended 31 August 2024 | ||||
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| Cash flows from operating activities Net income / (expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities) Interest received Depreciation charges Loss on disposal of fixed assets Short Term Deposit Movement (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities Cash at bank and in hand Total cash and cash equivalents Analysis of cash and cash equivalents and of net debt Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of fixed assets Interest received |
£ £ 60,822 (34,444) 18,019 1,652 9,990 187,256 243,294 (87,708) 34,444 (53,264) 190,030 452,253 642,283 At 1 September 2023 Cash flows £ £ 452,253 170,359 452,253 170,359 2024 |
£ £ 100,750 (18,479) 19,238 - (24,192) 13,542 (8,590) 82,268 (11,338) 18,479 7,141 89,409 362,844 452,253 Other non- cash changes At 31 August 2024 £ £ 19,671 642,283 19,671 642,283 2023 |
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| 243,294 (53,264) |
82,268 7,141 |
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| At 1 September 2023 £ 452,253 |
Other non- cash changes £ 19,671 |
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| 190,030 452,253 |
89,409 362,844 |
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| 642,283 | 452,253 | |||
| Cash flows £ 170,359 |
At 31 August 2024 £ 642,283 |
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| 452,253 | 170,359 | 19,671 | 642,283 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
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1 Accounting policies
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a) Statutory information
Leyton Orient Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office address is SCORE Building, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton, London, E10 5JY.
b) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP FRS 102), The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.
In applying the financial reporting framework, the trustees have made a number of subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant accounting estimates. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The nature of the estimation means the actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. Any significant estimates and judgements affecting these financial statements are detailed within the relevant accounting policy below.
c) Public benefit entity
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
- d) Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
e) Income Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
- f) Donations of gifts, services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item or received the service, any conditions associated with the donation have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), volunteer time is not recognised so refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated gifts, professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
g) Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
h) Fund accounting
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received or generated for the charitable purposes.
- i) Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
Costs of raising funds relate to the costs incurred by the charity in inducing third parties to make voluntary contributions to it, as well as the cost of any activities with a fundraising purpose
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of delivering services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs
Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
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1 Accounting policies (continued)
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j) Allocation of support costs
Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. However, the cost of overall direction and administration of each activity, comprising the salary and overhead costs of the central function, is apportioned on the following basis which are an estimate, based on staff time, of the amount attributable to each activity.
Where information about the aims, objectives and projects of the charity is provided to potential beneficiaries, the costs associated with this publicity are allocated to charitable expenditure.
Where such information about the aims, objectives and projects of the charity is also provided to potential donors, activity costs are apportioned between charitable activities on the basis of area of literature occupied by each activity.
Community projects 30%
Sports development 5%
Education and training 33%
Health projects 24%
Support costs 3%
Governance costs 5%
Support and governance costs are re-allocated to each of the activities on the following basis which is an estimate, based on income, of the amount attributable to each activity.
Community projects 24%
Sports development 5%
Education and training 51%
Health projects 20%
Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity. These costs are associated with constitutional and statutory requirements and include any costs associated with the strategic management of the charity’s activities.
- k) Operating leases
Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.
l) Tangible fixed assets
Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500. Depreciation costs are allocated to activities on the basis of the use of the related assets in those activities. Assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their carrying value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write down the cost of each asset to its estimated residual value over its expected useful life. The depreciation rates in use are as follows:
Office Equipment and Computers Fixtures and Fittings Motor Vehicles
3 years 6.6 years 4 years
m) Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
n) Short term deposits
Short term deposits includes cash balances that are invested in accounts with a maturity date of between 3 and 12 months.
- o) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
p) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
q) Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
r) Pensions
The Charity only offers a defined contribution pension scheme to employees. The scheme is administered by Now Pensions.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Income from donations and legacies | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Gifts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Legacies | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Donated Equipment | - | - | - | 2,417 | - | 2,417 |
| - | - | - | 2,417 | - | 2,417 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
- 3 Income from charitable activities
| For the year ended 31 August 2024 3 Income from charitable activities |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League Charitable Fund EFL Trust LB Waltham Forest West Ham United Foundation Lottery Fund NELFT Substance Bounce Back Foundation Other Sub-total for Community Projects LB Waltham Forest London Bourgh Redbridge Other Sub-total for Sports Development Waltham Forest College Premier League Charitable Fund EFL Trust Portal Trust Other Sub-total for Education & Training Premier League Charitable Fund EFL Trust London Playing Fields LB Waltham Forest London Playing Fields Other Sub-total for Health Projects 4 Total income from charitable activities Income from investments Deposit Account Interest Received |
Unrestricted £ - 4,382 - - 3,199 45,000 45,105 43,438 16002 |
£ 130,000 - - - - - - - 30,211 Restricted |
2024 Total £ 130,000 4,382 - - 3,199 45,000 45,105 43,438 46,213 |
Unrestricted £ - - 25,088 - - 45,000 91,753 42,049 42,183 |
£ 135,287 - 800 - - - - - 21,211 Restricted |
2023 Total £ 135,287 - 25,888 - - 45,000 91,753 42,049 63,394 |
| 157,126 26,306 52,840 4,816 |
160,211 - - - |
317,338 26,306 52,840 4,816 |
246,073 36,216 - 24,534 |
157,298 - - - |
403,371 36,216 - 24,534 |
|
| 83,962 525,135 - 36,289 13,896 161,385 |
- - - 849 |
83,962 525,135 - 36,289 13,896 162,234 |
60,750 385,279 - 51,276 100,468 |
- - - 600 |
60,750 385,279 - 51,276 101,068 |
|
| 736,706 - 1,000 - 50,598 - 38,774 |
849 75,000 - - - - 4,564 |
737,554 75,000 1,000 - 50,598 - 43,338 |
537,024 - 1,340 - 122,868 22,285 12,204 |
600 75,000 - - - - - |
537,624 75,000 1,340 - 122,868 22,285 12,204 |
|
| 90,372 | 79,564 | 169,936 | 158,697 | 75,000 | 233,697 | |
| 1,068,166 | 240,624 | 1,308,790 | 1,002,543 | 232,898 | 1,235,441 | |
| Unrestricted £ 34,444 |
£ - Restricted |
2024 Total £ 34,444 |
Unrestricted £ 18,479 |
£ - Restricted |
2023 Total £ 18,479 |
|
| 34,444 | - | 34,444 | 18,479 | - | 18,479 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
5a Analysis of expenditure (current year)
| the year ended 31 August 2024 Analysis of expenditure (current year) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff costs (Note 7) Direct Costs - Venue Hire Direct Costs - Clothing Direct Costs - Other Support Costs - Rent & Service Charges Support Costs - Computer Expenses Support Costs - Audit Fees Support Costs - Legal Fees Support Costs - Other Support costs Governance costs Total expenditure 2024 Total expenditure 2023 |
Charitable | activities | Governance costs £ 7,306 - 156 1,125 868 2,762 2,698 224 5,129 |
Support costs £ 21,917 - 468 3,374 2,604 8,285 8,095 673 15,387 |
2024 Total £ 957,516 69,581 33,149 78,780 42,340 25,208 10,794 897 64,144 |
2023 Total £ 876,647 53,442 15,236 72,917 42,340 23,650 10,679 627 60,048 |
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| Community Projects £ 267,115 27,919 5,525 4,740 1,776 - - - 9,232 |
Sports Development £ 31,437 19,254 29 17,252 - - - - - |
Education & Training £ 474,279 13,984 25,674 47,711 34,802 14,161 - - 26,489 |
Health Projects £ 155,461 8,425 1,296 4,579 2,290 - - - 7,907 |
|||||
| 316,306 14,780 4,927 |
67,972 2,784 928 |
637,102 31,084 10,361 |
179,959 12,156 4,052 |
20,268 - (20,268) |
60,803 (60,803) - |
1,282,411 - - |
1,155,586 - - |
|
| 336,013 | 71,684 | 678,547 | 196,167 | - | - | 1,282,411 | 1,155,586 | |
| 373,805 | 38,972 | 529,935 | 212,873 | - | - |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
5b Analysis of expenditure (prior year)
| Analysis of expenditure (prior year) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff costs (Note 7) Direct Costs - Venue Hire Direct Costs - Clothing Direct Costs - Other Support Costs - Rent & Service Charges Support Costs - Computer Expenses Support Costs - Audit Fees Support Costs - Legal Fees Support Costs - Other Support costs Governance costs Total expenditure 2023 |
Charitable | activities | Governance costs £ 12,229 125 62 1,420 1016.21 2,709 2,670 157 6,171 |
Support costs £ 36,688 375 187 4,259 3,049 8,128 8,009 470 19,708 |
2023 Total £ 876,647 53,442 15,236 72,917 42,340 23,650 10,679 627 60,048 |
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| Community Projects £ 313,113 21,527 2,015 2,101 1,296 - - - 7,640 |
Sports Development £ 24,260 3,268 - 6,526 - - - - - |
Education & Training £ 322,808 22,541 12,058 51,027 34,880 12,812 - - 18,886 |
Health Projects £ 167,548 5,607 914 7,585 2,099 - - - 7,642 |
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| 347,691 19,658 6,456 |
34,054 3,703 1,216 |
475,012 41,345 13,578 |
191,395 16,168 5,310 |
26,560 - (26,560) |
80,873 (80,873) - |
1,155,586 1 () |
|
| 373,805 | 38,973 | 529,935 | 212,873 | - | - | 1,155,587 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
- 6 Net income / (expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging / (crediting):
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year This is stated after charging / (crediting): |
||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation | 18,019 | 19,238 |
| Loss on disposal of assets | 1,650 | - |
| Operating lease rentals payable: | ||
| Property | 42,340 | 42,340 |
| Auditor's remuneration (excluding VAT): | ||
| Audit | 9,500 | 8,900 |
7 Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management personnel Staff costs were as follows:
| Staff costs were as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and wages Employer’s contribution to defined contribution pension schemes Social security costs |
2024 £ 873,286 68,873 15,357 |
2023 £ 800,149 62,734 13,764 |
| 957,516 | 876,646 |
There were no redundancy or termination costs in the year (2023: redundancy costs of £Nil and other termination costs of £Nil).
No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year 2023: nil.
The total employee benefits (including pension contributions and employer's national insurance) of the key management personnel were 1 Employee 2024: £65,500 (2023: £60,193).
The charity trustees were neither paid nor received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the year (2023: £nil). No charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity 2024: £nil (2023: £nil)
Trustees' were not reimbursed any expenses for travel and subsistence 2024: £nil (2023: £nil).
8 Staff numbers
The average number of employees (head count based on number of staff employed) during the year was 55.9 in 2024 compared with (2023: 49.9).
Staff are split across the activities of the charity as follows:
| Staff are split across the activities of the charity as follows: 2024 compared with (2023: 49.9). |
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|---|---|---|
| Sports Development Education & Training Community Projects Health Projects Governance Support |
2024 No. 24.0 0.9 23.0 3.9 3.2 1.0 |
2023 No. 22.3 0.8 15.8 4.2 5.9 1.0 |
| 55.9 | 49.9 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
9 Related party transactions
There was one related party transaction with Leyton Orient Football Club in the year for purchase of student kit for £36,522.54 (2023: £8,998).
Aggregate donations from related parties were £nil (2023: £Nil).
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| At the start of the year Charge for the year At the end of the year At the start of the year At the start of the year Eliminated on disposal At the end of the year Net book value At the end of the year Additions in year Disposals in year Cost Depreciation |
Fixtures and fittings £ 8,531 58,740 (5,927) |
Computers & equipment £ 75,356 28,968 - |
Total £ 83,887 87,708 (5,927) |
| 61,344 | 104,324 | 165,668 | |
| 4,897 1,099 (4,277) |
60,056 16,920 - |
64,953 18,019 (4,277) |
|
| 1,719 | 76,977 | 78,695 | |
| 59,625 | 27,348 | 86,973 | |
| 3,634 | 15,300 | 18,934 |
All of the above assets are used for charitable purposes.
12 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accrued income Trade debtors Prepayments |
2024 £ 35,961 32,800 73,316 |
2023 £ 51,890 33,879 66,299 |
| 142,077 | 152,067 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals Deferred income (note 14) Trade creditors |
2024 £ 46,844 44,172 73,660 51,509 142,426 |
2023 £ 14,296 35,379 56,312 49,394 15,972 |
| 358,610 | 171,353 |
14 Deferred income
Deferred income comprises Income received in advance for projects to be delivered in a future accounting period.
| Balance at the beginning of the year Amount released to income in the year Amount deferred in the year Balance at the end of the year Net assets at 31 August 2023 Net assets at 31 August 2024 Analysis of net assets between funds (prior year) Net current assets Tangible fixed assets Net current assets Analysis of net assets between funds (current year) Tangible fixed assets |
General unrestricted £ 86,973 925,794 |
2024 £ 15,972 (15,972) 142,426 |
2023 £ 19,069 (19,069) 15,972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142,426 | 15,972 | ||
| Restricted £ - 36,939 |
Total funds £ 86,973 962,733 |
||
| 1,012,767 | 36,939 | 1,049,706 | |
| General unrestricted £ 18,934 897,984 |
Restricted £ - 71,965 |
Total funds £ 18,934 969,949 |
|
| 916,918 | 71,965 | 988,883 |
15a Analysis of net assets between funds (current year)
15b Analysis of net assets between funds (prior year)
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
16a Movements in funds (current year)
| Movements in funds (current year) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted funds: Total restricted funds General funds Total unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds: Education & Training Health Community Projects Total funds |
At 1 September 2023 £ 61,429 3,153 7,384 |
Income & gains £ 160,211 849 79,564 |
Expenditure & losses £ (194,478) (826) (80,346) |
Transfers £ - - - |
At 31 August 2024 £ 27,162 3,176 6,602 |
| 71,965 | 240,624 | (275,650) | - | 36,939 | |
| 916,918 | 1,102,610 | (1,006,761) | 1,012,767 | ||
| 916,918 | 1,102,610 | (1,006,761) | - | 1,012,767 | |
| 988,883 | 1,343,234 | (1,282,411) | - | 1,049,706 |
The narrative to explain the purpose of each fund is given at the foot of the note below.
16b Movements in funds (prior year)
| Total restricted funds General funds Unrestricted funds: Health Community Projects Education & Training Restricted funds: Total funds Total unrestricted funds |
At 31 August 2022 £ 82,890 - 7,384 |
Income & gains £ 157,298 600 75,000 |
Expenditure & losses £ (178,759) - (72,448) |
Transfers £ - - - |
At 31 August 2023 £ 61,429 600 9,936 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,274 | 232,898 | (251,207) | - | 71,965 | |
| 797,859 | 1,023,438 | (904,378) | - | 916,918 | |
| 797,859 | 1,023,438 | (904,378) | - | 916,918 | |
| 888,133 | 1,256,336 | (1,155,585) | - | 988,883 |
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
16 Movements in funds (continued)
Purposes of restricted funds
Community projects - projects are run to provide positive opportunities and experiences for disadvantaged people within the community. The objectives of the projects are to reduce anti-social behaviour, youth crime, enhance community cohesion, encourage good citizenship and provide volunteering and employment opportunities for young people. Funding is also provided to ensure the player pathway for female footballers is in place. Projects receiving funding include; PL Kicks and Girls & Women. Funding bodies vary from The Premier League Charitable Fund, Local Authorities, Big Lottery Fund, Football Authorities and grant giving Trusts.
Education and training - this relates to coaching programmes and services provided to schools and higher education bodies, as well as general health and education activities and initiatives. Funding bodies vary from Local Authorities, Football Authorities and grant giving Trusts.
Sports Activities - projects are run to address social inclusion and provide positive opportunities and experiences for disadvantaged and hard to engage young people. This is done through offering a range of sports based youth diversionary activities. Funding was received from Interactive UK in respect of the Inclusive project.
Health projects – this relates to funding which supports general health and education activities and initiatives. Funding was received from Schools, EFL and grant giving Trusts.
17 Operating lease commitments payable as a lessee
The charity's total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is one month's premises rent of £3,528 which will end when the building is demolished in January 2025.
18 Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £1.
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