**REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04141812 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1092502** 

Report of the Trustees and 

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st July 2025 

for 

Northampton Town FC Community Trust (A Company Limited by Guarantee) 

Cheney & Co Statutory Auditor 310 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EP 



Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st July 2025 

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|**Report of the Independent Auditors**|12|to|14|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**||15||
|**Balance Sheet**||16||
|**Cash Flow Statement**||17||
|**Notes to the Cash Flow Statement**||18||
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|19|to|25|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|26|to|27|





Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st July 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 2019). 

## **Chair's Report** 

As Chair, I am once again incredibly proud to reflect on another year of growth, impact and achievement for Northampton Town F.C. Community Trust. We have expanded both in size and reach, strengthening our programmes and deepening our connections across the county. Our Social Value Report once again demonstrated the scale of our work, with a total social value just short of £4 million - a powerful reflection of the difference being made in our communities every day. 

This year saw our education offer expand with the launch of a new degree programme, allowing young people access to higher education opportunities without having to move away from home. Our team expansion included the key appointment of our first-ever Fundraising Manager, enabling us to grow new partnerships and income streams to strengthen our long-term sustainability, and I am excited to see how this role progresses. 

We were incredibly proud to host our first Iftar at Sixfields Stadium this year. Supported by the Premier League Fans Fund, the event brought communities together, strengthened relationships and reinforced our commitment to inclusion. 

It has also been a year of significant recognition. Our 'Cobblers Tackle Food Waste' initiative won the BASIS Award for Best Fan Engagement - seeing off competition from some big players including the Champions League Final and Arsenal F.C. - and the same initiative secured the EFL Green Award for sustainability, having been shortlisted for the third consecutive year. These awards clearly highlight our commitment to environmental responsibility. 

On the pitch, our Women's Team achieved their highest-ever FA Women's National League finish, ending the season second in Division One (Midlands) of the National League and retaining the County Cup with a win over local rivals Peterborough United - a tremendous achievement. 

This period marks the final year of our current strategic plan and work has already begun on developing our new strategy, which will be unveiled in the next year. As we look ahead, we remain ambitious and more committed than ever to supporting our community. 

Equally important is the fact that 2026 will see a landmark moment as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as a charity. This milestone will provide an opportunity not only to reflect on how far we have come, but to look forward with confidence and purpose for the next chapter of our journey. 

This year we said goodbye to two of our long-serving Trustees and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for their years of service. 

In addition, I would like to thank our CEO Phill and his wonderful team, as well as our volunteers, partners and supporters whose incredible passion and generosity drives us towards achieving our goals. As ever, I would also like to thank our colleagues at Northampton Town FC, particularly Kelvin, James, Nick, Gareth and the Commercial Team for their continued support and kindness. 

Indeed, a huge thank you to everyone who takes time to engage with and support Northampton Town F.C. Community Trust - your commitment continues to make our work possible. 


**Scott Desborough** Chair of Trustees 18th March 2026 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees 

## for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Mission Statement** 

Our mission is to use the unique appeal of Northampton Town FC to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people's lives. 

## **Charity Objects and Outcomes** 

The objects of the charity are to further and benefit the inhabitants of Northamptonshire without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions in particular through the use of football and other sports as a tool to connect communities, to promote good health, to help educate with the objective of improving the lives of the said inhabitants. 

To do this there are three outcomes the community trust focus on: 

1. Improved Health and Wellbeing 

2. Stronger, Safer, Connected Communities 

3. Enhanced Life Opportunities 

Our outcomes also link closely and contribute to the UN sustainable goals of 'Quality Education' , 'Good Health and Wellbeing' and 'Reduced Inequalities. The work we deliver is categorised into four core areas. 

1. Education and Skills 

2. Health and Wellbeing 

3. Disability, Inclusion and Participation 

4. NTFC experiences 

We referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future services. 

## **Delivering the Charities Outcomes** 

We hold an annual review of the company's objectives to make sure we are achieving the smart targets set by the board, we focus on key achievements set against the objectives. A theory of change is in place which is reported back on annually to track progress. The review also helps the charity to focus on our aims within the community, we have referred to the guidance contained in the charity commissions general guidance on public benefits when reviewing our aims and objectives when planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities How our activities deliver public benefit** 

Northampton Town FC Community Trust exists to improve the lives of people across Northamptonshire by using the power of sport and the reach of Northampton Town Football Club to connect communities and improve peoples lives. The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims, objectives and activities. 

The Trust delivers a range of inclusive programmes designed to support people of all ages, particularly those living in areas experiencing higher levels of inequality and deprivation. During the year the Trust delivered 30 projects across its core programme areas of education and skills, disability, inclusion and participation, health and wellbeing, and NTFC experiences. These programmes are designed to contribute to three key strategic outcomes: improved health and wellbeing, enhanced life chances, and stronger, safer and more connected communities. 

During 2024-25 the Trust supported 6,636 individuals across Northamptonshire through its programmes and activities. The Trust has continued to strengthen its monitoring and evaluation processes, including the development of enhanced equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) measurement tools. Through this work the Trust has been able to better understand the demographics of those it supports, with 21% of participants engaging in programmes during the year identifying as coming from ethnic minority backgrounds. 

The Trust continues to focus its work on supporting communities across Northamptonshire, with particular attention given to areas experiencing social and economic inequalities. Working closely with Northampton Town Football Club and community partners, the Trust organised a Christmas toy drive during the year which collected gifts for distribution through Northamptonshire Children's Trust and for young people attending the Trust's Holiday Activities and Food programmes. 

The Trust also continues to use the football club as a platform to bring communities together. During the year, and with support from the Premier League Fans Fund, the Trust hosted its first community Iftar event at Sixfields Stadium. The event welcomed representatives from eleven local mosques alongside community leaders and stakeholders, creating an opportunity to strengthen relationships between communities and promote greater inclusion across the county. 

The sections that follow provide further detail on the Trust's activities and achievements across each of its core programme areas and demonstrate how these activities deliver public benefit to the communities served 

Northampton Town FC Community Trust continues to deliver a broad range of programmes designed to promote inclusion, increase participation in sport and physical activity, and support stronger and more connected communities. This work is led by dedicated project leads covering disability, inclusion, and women and girls' development, ensuring targeted provision that responds to the needs of different communities across Northamptonshire. 

The Trust's disability programmes support more than 150 participants each week through both pan-disability football and targeted provision, including powerchair football, cerebral palsy football and Down's syndrome football. The Northampton Town Multi-Disabled Football Club continues to compete in a programme of fixtures within the BOBI League, providing participants with opportunities to represent the football club competitively. Players were also given the opportunity to take part in a "Play on the Pitch" experience at the end of the season, further strengthening engagement and aspiration. We also continue to deliver the successful Every Player Counts programme, a weekly football session for individuals living with physical disabilities or mental health challenges. This programme has worked closely with local organisations including teamwork trust, St Andrew's Healthcare and the bridge substance misuse programme to support patients recovery. 

During the year the Trust also introduced the FA Comets programme, creating further opportunities for disabled participants to access structured football activities within a supportive environment 

. The Trust's Inclusion team continued to deliver the Premier League Kicks programme, providing free football and multi-sport sessions in areas of higher deprivation across Northamptonshire. Sessions were delivered at seven community sites, including two girls-only sessions, with 266 young people participating across 245 sessions. The programme continues to engage a higher proportion of participants from diverse backgrounds compared with the county average. Evaluation data shows that 90% of participants reported increased confidence, while 76% reported feeling more comfortable speaking in front of others. Participants also reported improved relationships with people from different backgrounds, with a 20% increase in responses relating to positive social interaction. By providing structured evening activities in areas identified as experiencing higher levels of anti-social behaviour, the programme continues to contribute to improved community relations and safer neighbourhoods. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

Alongside regular weekly provision, the Trust continued to deliver food and multi- sports holiday activity camps during the Christmas, Easter and summer school holidays. These programmes support young people from areas of higher deprivation by providing access to free holiday activities alongside a healthy meal. With support from local partners including Hilton Northampton and funding from Northamptonshire Sport, activities were delivered at the football stadium and helped to address issues such as holiday hunger. Participants also benefited from additional support initiatives including the Trust's Christmas toy drive and the Reboot project, which provides access to donated football boots. 

The Trust also continued to deliver the Anti-Crime Ambassador programme, funded by West and North Northamptonshire Councils. This initiative works with secondary school-aged young people to raise awareness of the risks and consequences associated with knife crime. During the year the programme engaged 80 young people through educational workshops and activities designed to encourage positive decision-making. Support from the Premier League Charitable Fund enabled the Trust to launch Project Proud To Be, a new initiative focused on strengthening engagement with under-represented communities across Northamptonshire. The project engaged 276 participants and culminated in the Trust hosting its first community Iftar event at the football stadium, helping to build stronger relationships between communities and making the football club more accessible and welcoming to a wider audience. 

The Trust's sports participation pathway continues to provide opportunities for individuals of all ages to access football and physical activity. During the year, 393 women and girls engaged in programmes across the Trust's female football pathway. Opportunities range from introductory participation sessions such as FA Wildcats, Monday Night Legends and Skills Centres, through to team-based provision including grassroots teams, the Player Development Centre and the Northampton Town Women's First Team and Development Team. This structured pathway enables participants to progress from early engagement in football through to participation at a competitive level. 

The Trust also continued to deliver the FA Emerging Talent Centre programme, providing talented girls with access to high-quality coaching as part of the England talent pathway. The programme is delivered in partnership with Northamptonshire FA and the University of Northampton and is now in its third year. Across the women and girls pathway, 81% of participants reported an increase in their physical activity levels. 

During the year the Trust also launched Female Football Futures, an eight-week programme designed to support the development of new female football coaches. Participants receive practical coaching experience alongside access to formal qualifications including the FA Introduction to Coaching Football course and UEFA C licence. The programme engaged 20 participants during the year, with several progressing into further coaching development opportunities. 

It was another successful year for Northampton Town Women, who achieved their highest ever league finish in the FA Women's National League, finishing second and narrowly missing out on promotion to tier 3. The team also retained the County Cup with a victory over Peterborough United in the final. Three fixtures were hosted at Sixfields Stadium during the season, attracting record attendances and further raising the profile of women's football locally. Players also undertook community visits to grassroots clubs and schools, with these engagements and stadium matchdays continuing to inspire the next generation of female footballers across Northamptonshire. 

## **Health and Wellbeing** 

Improving the physical and mental wellbeing of local communities remains a key priority for the charity. During the year, a total of 955 individuals were supported through our health and wellbeing programmes. 

Our Extra Time Hubs programme continued to provide regular opportunities for older adults to come together and take part in weekly social and physical activities designed to reduce loneliness and isolation. As a result of participating in the programme, 71% of attendees reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing. During the winter period, the charity also hosted a warm space at the football stadium, offering older residents a welcoming space to stay warm, connect with others and access a free hot meal. 

The charity also continued to deliver a number of successful physical health initiatives, including Man v Fat and Fit Cobblers, which encourage participants to improve their fitness and adopt healthier lifestyles. Collectively, participants across these programmes lost a total of 475kg in weight during the year, with 50% achieving a weight reduction of at least 5% of their starting body weight. 

Recognising the increasing prevalence of poor mental health among children and young people locally, the charity continued to deliver the Team Talk programme, funded by BBC Children in Need. This innovative programme supports young people to better understand and manage their emotions through structured sessions that explore a range of wellbeing themes. The programme incorporates the experiences of Northampton Town FC Academy players to help engage participants and encourage open discussion around mental health. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

The charity also continued to deliver NHS Health Checks across Northamptonshire through a commission from the local Public Health team. During the year, 724 free health checks were delivered within community settings and workplaces. These checks provide individuals with accessible opportunities to understand their health risks and receive advice on preventative health measures. The programme also enables participants to be signposted to further support services where additional intervention may be required. 

During the year the charity secured funding to deliver a new collaborative mental health initiative, Team Mates, working in partnership with Saints Foundation and Steelbacks Foundation. The programme aims to improve men's mental health by creating safe spaces for conversation alongside structured football-based activities such as walking football. Early feedback from participants has been positive, with the project helping to encourage open discussion around mental health while promoting physical activity. The charity looks forward to developing and expanding this programme further in the coming year. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Public benefit** 

Below outlines a departmental breakdown of how our work further delivers public benefit 

## **Education and Skills** 

Education and employability programmes remain a central area of activity for Northampton Town FC Community Trust, supporting the Trust's aim of improving life chances for children, young people and adults across Northamptonshire. 

Through the Premier League Primary Stars programme and the targeted secondary school intervention programme Reset, the Trust supported 2,062 pupils during the year. These programmes use the power of football to engage pupils in learning, improve behaviour and support educational attainment. The Reset programme specifically targets pupils at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, providing structured support to help them remain engaged in school. Evaluation of academic interventions shows that 95% of pupils supported demonstrated increased confidence in literacy or numeracy. 

The Trust also continued to expand its work supporting children, young people and families to engage with sustainability and environmental awareness. During the year the Trust once again participated in Planet League, a national sustainability initiative encouraging young people and families to adopt more environmentally responsible behaviours. Alongside this, the Trust continued to deliver the Cobblers Tackling Food Waste programme, to encourage households, schools and businesses to reduce food waste and improve recycling practices. 

> 2,096 households engaged through matchday events, school workshops, business outreach and community activities 

> 2,300 children participating in assemblies, workshops and educational activities across 17 schools 

> 4.5 tonnes of food waste diverted through school-based initiatives 

>Engagement from 61 businesses and organisations 

>An 11% increase in household and business food caddy usage during the project period 

>1,115 sustainability challenges completed through the Planet League platform 

>379 individuals engaged through sustainability events and business forums 

Council data indicates that participation in the programme contributed to increased household food waste recycling, suggesting that alongside reducing food waste, the initiative helped encourage improved waste separation practices and prevented waste from being sent to landfill. 

The impact of this work was recognised nationally, with the programme receiving both the British Association for Sustainability In Sport Best Fan Engagement Project Award and the EFL Green Award. 

Alongside core schools provision, the Trust continued to deliver a range of curriculum enrichment events addressing key social themes including anti-racism, girls' participation in football and building resilience among young people.In response to feedback from parents,young people and local schools, the charity partnered with Commsave Credit Union to develop a new programme to improve financial literacy. The Money Matters programme sypported primary school age childern and their parenrs to improve financial literacy. A free resource book was created and shared with schools across the county and a new money matters curriculum enrichment event supportred over 500 children to access the provision. 

The Trust's employability programmes support individuals who face barriers to employment or further education. During the year, 345 individuals engaged with employability-focused programmes delivered by the Trust. Through the Engage programme, funded by Cummins, 74 participants received personalised one-to-one support designed to address multiple barriers to employment. As a result of this support, 27% of participants progressed into further training, volunteering or paid employment. 

The Volunteer Coach Academy programme also continued to support aspiring coaches to gain practical experience and develop confidence in their skills. 

The Trust also delivered the final year of the Multiply programme across North Northamptonshire, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This initiative supported adults, particularly parents with lower levels of numeracy, to improve their confidence and practical maths skills to support both employment prospects and everyday life . 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

The National Citizen Service (NCS) programme continued to provide employability and personal development opportunities for young people aged 16-18 (or up to 25 for those with SEND). Through a series of employability workshops and skills sessions covering areas such as CV writing, interview preparation and workplace skills, 89 young people engaged with the programme during the year. 

The year also marked the second phase of the transition of the Further Education Programme (FEP) from Northampton Town Football Club into the Community Trust. This programme provides young people aged 16-18 with the opportunity to study a BTEC qualification while participating in a structured football development programme. During the year, 71 students enrolled on the programme, contributing more than 400 hours of volunteering through coaching placements within the community. 

In addition, the Trust launched a new higher education pathway in partnership with the University of South Wales, providing a degree-level programme delivered from the education centre at Sixfields Stadium. The programme enrolled its first cohort of three students during the year and aims to expand opportunities for young people to access higher education locally while combining academic study with practical experience in sport and community development. 

## **STRATEGIC REPORT** 

## **Financial position** 

Northampton Town FC Community Trust continued to experience growth during the year, reflecting the expansion of programmes and the ongoing demand for community provision across Northamptonshire. The trustees remain focused on strengthening the financial resilience of the organisation to ensure that the Trust is well placed to respond to both expected and unforeseen challenges, particularly in the context of inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living which continue to affect both the organisation and the communities it serves. 

During the year the Trust generated an overall surplus, which has contributed towards strengthening the organisation's financial position, building reserves in line with policy requirements and supporting previous capital investment in the development of the community mini pitch facility. Total income increased during the year, with turnover rising by £296,781 This growth was partly driven by the transition of the Further Education Programme into the Trust, alongside continued growth across the Trust's six core programme areas. 

The trustees have continued to prioritise the diversification of income streams in order to reduce reliance on any single funding source. Income continues to be generated through a combination of grants, commissioned services, partnerships and programme delivery, supporting the sustainability of the organisation and enabling the Trust to expand its community impact. 

Expenditure increased in line with the expansion of programmes and staffing required to deliver services effectively. The Trust maintains robust financial management systems to monitor and control expenditure. Detailed budgets are prepared annually and regularly reviewed with programme leads and senior staff to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and programmes remain financially sustainable. 

The trustees continue to review and strengthen the Trust's financial policies, procedures and reporting processes as the organisation grows. Regular financial reporting to the Board and its committees ensures that trustees maintain effective oversight of the charity's financial performance and position throughout the year. 

Overall, the results achieved during the year demonstrate that Northampton Town FC Community Trust remains financially stable and well positioned to continue delivering positive outcomes for local communities. 

## **Fundraising** 

In 24-25, Northampton Town FC Community Trust took on their first fundraising position to strategically support with diversifying funding across the organisation. The Trust also became a registered member of the fundraising regulator. The Trust has not received any complaints with regards to fundraising activities and are mindful not to undertake fundraising activities that: intrude on privacy, are unreasonably persistent, or put any person - especially vulnerable people - under undue pressure to donate. Northampton Town FC Community Trust does not employ or engage with any external fundraising agencies and do not undertake any street-fundraising or telephone cold-calling 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **STRATEGIC REPORT Financial review** 

## **Principal funding sources** 

The Community Trust looks to draw its funding from three core areas, 1. Self-generated income - this is through the form of registration fees and sessions fees from participants attending activities and charged work to schools. 2. External grants - which enable us to provide activities free of charge or enabling us to create innovative solutions to challenges our community face 3. Fundraising and donations. In order to receive grant funding from the EFL in the community and the Premier League Charitable Fund, the charity must complete the capability code of practice (CCOP) annually, a form of kitemarking in the sector of which NTFC Community Trust continued to meet the required criteria for 24-25. 

We would like to place on record our thanks to the following funding partners and grant makers who have supported our work and impact this year: 

EFL in the Community Premier League Charitable Fund BBC Children in Need Northamptonshire Community Foundation North Northamptonshire Council West Northamptonshire Council The PFA The FA and FA Women's National League Northants Police Crime Commissioners Office Northamptonshire Sport Sport England European Social Fund Wellingborough Town Council Cummins Ekins Trust The Bridge Substance Misuse Programme The National Lottery Hubbub Foundation Commsave Credit Union The LFE University of Northampton 

## **Reserves policy** 

The trustees review the charity's financial position and reserves levels on a quarterly basis as part of their financial oversight responsibilities. In determining the appropriate level of reserves, the trustees consider the nature of the charity's income streams, the timing of committed expenditure, and the principal risks that could impact the organisation's financial sustainability. 

The charity's reserves policy is to maintain unrestricted funds, excluding those invested in tangible fixed assets, at a level equivalent to approximately three months of average operating expenditure. This level is considered appropriate to ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of unforeseen reductions in income or delays in funding, while also allowing sufficient flexibility to manage operational risks. 

At 31 July 2025, the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £237,002. Based on the charity's current cost base, which has increased following organisational growth, the trustees have calculated that the three-month operating cost requirement is £280,847. 

At the year end, reserves were therefore slightly below the target level set within the policy. The trustees have reviewed the charity's financial forecasts and confirmed income for the forthcoming 12-month period and are satisfied that the organisation remains financially stable. 

In line with the charity's business plan, the trustees will continue to prioritise strengthening unrestricted reserves during 2025-26 with the aim of returning reserves to the target level of three months' operating expenditure as set out in the policy. 

After reviewing the charity's financial forecasts, cash flow projections and secured income, the trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for at least twelve months from the date on which the financial statements are approved. The financial statements have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **STRATEGIC REPORT** 

## **Principal risks and uncertainties** 

The trustees are responsible for identifying and managing the principal risks facing Northampton Town FC Community Trust. The Trust maintains a comprehensive risk register which identifies strategic, financial and operational risks, together with the controls and mitigation measures in place to manage those risks. 

The risk register is reviewed regularly by the senior management team and formally monitored by the Board of Trustees through the Finance Committee, Quality Assurance Committee and full Board meetings. Programme performance reports are also presented to trustees to support oversight of delivery against agreed targets and funding commitments, enabling the Board to respond promptly to emerging risks or challenges. 

The principal risks identified by the trustees include the sustainability of funding in an increasingly competitive environment, the ability to maintain and develop effective partnerships, operational delivery risks associated with programme growth, safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and vulnerable adults, and wider economic pressures such as inflation and rising operating costs. 

To mitigate these risks, the Trust continues to prioritise the diversification of its income streams through a mix of grants, commissioned services, partnerships and earned income, ensuring that it is not overly reliant on any single source of funding. Financial performance and cash flow are monitored closely through regular budgeting and forecasting processes, enabling the trustees to manage the impact of inflation and rising costs. 

Through these governance arrangements, the trustees are satisfied that appropriate systems and controls are in place to identify, monitor and manage the principal risks facing the Trust. The trustees remain confident in the strength of the organisation's business model and the skills and experience of its staff team to continue delivering positive outcomes for local communities while maintaining effective oversight of risk. 

## **Future plans** 

As we look to the future, the Trust is entering an exciting period of development and growth. Over the coming months, we will be finalising a new organisational strategy that will launch in September 2025 alongside a refreshed business plan. This new strategy will set out our long-term ambitions, priorities and approach to delivering meaningful impact across our communities, ensuring that we continue to respond to local needs while strengthening the sustainability of the organisation. 

A key focus for the coming year will be enhancing our fundraising activity. We will be exploring new opportunities to diversify our income streams, strengthening partnerships and developing new funding relationships to support the continued expansion of our programmes. This work will be particularly significant as we approach the 25th anniversary of our charity. This milestone will provide an opportunity not only to celebrate our achievements over the past quarter century, but also to showcase the positive impact our work has had across the communities we serve. 

Together, these developments will ensure that the Trust remains well positioned to grow its impact, strengthen its sustainability and continue delivering high-quality programmes that support our communities for many years to come. 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing document** 

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 16 January 2001 and registered as a charity on 16 January 2001. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association that established its objects and powers and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Board. All members of the Board give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity. 

## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** 

Trustees are appointed by the charity through an open recruitment procedure. Roles are advertised based on the skills required to support the charity. Trustees are required to retire from office on a rotational basis and may be re-elected for a further term. 

## **Organisational structure** 

The organisation has a board of eleven members who meet on a quarterly cycle and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. Sub committees are in place for finance and quality assurance which also meet in addition to the full board on a quarterly basis. A scheme of delegation is in place and day-to-day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the CEO, supported by department leads, delivery staff and administrative staff. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met. The CEO and Operations Manager provide supervision of the staff team and ensures that the team continues to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Induction and training of new trustees** 

New trustees receive a formal induction where they 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 and offered opportunities to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate and enhance the undertaking of their role. 

## **Related parties** 

None of the trustees received remuneration or other benefits from their role during the period. 

In accordance with the charity's conflict of interest policy, any potential conflicts of interest, including relationships between trustees, senior management and third-party organisations, are disclosed and managed appropriately. 

Due to the close working relationship between the charity and Northampton Town Football Club, the football club is considered a related party. The organisations share one common director who sits on both boards. Any transactions between the charity and the football club are conducted at arm's length and disclosed within these accounts where applicable. 

In July 2025, Northampton Town FC Women was established as a separate entity, jointly owned by Northampton Town Football Club and Northampton Town FC Community Trust. Each organisation has appointed one director to the board of Northampton Town FC Women. As a result of this shared governance arrangement, Northampton Town FC Women is also considered a related party. Any transactions between the charity and Northampton Town FC Women are disclosed within these accounts where applicable. 

## **Risk management** 

The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systems of controls, financial and otherwise, to manage the risks that it faces and to provide reasonable assurance that the charity is operating effectively and efficiently. The trustees have assessed the various risks within the charity and have put in place policies and a risk register to mitigate. Ongoing assessment of risks take place and these are reported and reviewed by the board in both full board and sub-committee meetings. 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number** 

04141812 (England and Wales) 

## **Registered Charity number** 

1092502 

## **Registered office** 

Sixfields Stadium Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 5QA 

## **Trustees** 

Ms M E Balchin-Love Trustee D J Croot Chair of QA committee Ms J Deboo Trustee (resigned 7.5.2025) S Desborough Chair of Trustees A M Hanning Chair of the finance committee (resigned 7.7.2025) T J Hollowell Trustee S P Jones Trustee Ms D Mattock Trustee M May Trustee B W Ransley Trustee J Whiting Trustee S J Brinkley (appointed 13.10.2025) 

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. 

## **Senior Statutory Auditor** 

Paul Cummings ACA 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Auditors** 

Cheney & Co Statutory Auditor 310 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EP 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The trustees (who are also the directors of Northampton Town FC Community Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". 

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 

Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they 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 those financial statements, the trustees are required to 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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: 

- there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and 

- 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 auditors are aware of that information. 

## **AUDITORS** 

The auditors,  Cheney & Co, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. 

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 18th March 2026 and signed on the board's behalf by: 


S Desborough - Trustee 

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Northampton Town FC Community Trust (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31st July 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 

## In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31st July 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'; and 

- 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 Auditors' 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 the charitable company'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. 

## **Other information** 

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. 

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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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: 

- the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

- the Report of the Trustees 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 Report of the Trustees. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, 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. 

## **Our 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 a Report of the Independent Auditors 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. 

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 

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, is detailed below: 

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the company and the sector in which it operates. We determine that the following laws and regulations were most significant: the Companies Act 2006 ,the Charities Act 2022, UK employment taxation laws , safe guarding regulations governing the care of vulnerable persons, Employment Legislation and Health and Safety Legislation affecting employees. 

There are no critical judgements of an unusual nature. The turnover is income which is closely monitored by the trustees and other administrative staff including the CEO. 

We have undertaken high levels of substantive testing of balances in the statement of financial position and have performed a detailed analytical review of the income statement. 

Prior to commencement of the audit staff were briefed on the risk assessment of the susceptibility of the company financial statements to material misstatement , including  fraud . 

Audit procedures performed included: 

- identifying and assessing the design and effectiveness of controls management has in place to prevent and detect fraud;and 

- understanding how the trustee directors considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process; and 

- challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in significant accounting estimates where appropriate;and 

- identifying and testing journal entries , in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combinations, as appropriate; and 

- assessing the extent of compliance with laws and regulations. 

At the completion stage of the audit the results of audit tests were re-examined to ensure that they were consistent with our knowledge of the company and did not warrant further investigation of transactions and balances. 

Our responsibility is to conduct an audit of the company's financial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and to issue an audit report. We are independent of the 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. 

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 Report of the Independent Auditors. 

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## Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## **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 auditors' 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. 


Paul Cummings ACA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Cheney & Co Statutory Auditor 310 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4EP 

18th March 2026 

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## Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st July 2025 

|Notes<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>2<br>**Charitable activities**<br>4<br>Charitable activities<br>Investment income<br>3<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>5<br>Charitable activities<br>**NET INCOME**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**2025**<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>**Total**<br>fund<br>funds<br>**funds**<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>**78,060**<br>**-**<br>**78,060**<br>**980,975**<br>**377,464**<br>**1,358,439**<br>**11,262**<br>**-**<br>**11,262**<br>**1,070,297**<br>**377,464**<br>**1,447,761**<br>**1,059,404**<br>**377,464**<br>**1,436,868**<br>**10,893**<br>**-**<br>**10,893**<br>**226,109**<br>**-**<br>**226,109**<br>**237,002**<br>**-**<br>**237,002**|2024<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>56,037<br>1,090,053<br>4,889|
|---|---|---|
|||1,150,979|
|||1,145,685|
|||5,294<br>220,815|
|||226,109|



The notes form part of these financial statements 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust (Registered number: 04141812) 

## Balance Sheet 31st July 2025 

|||||**2025**|2024|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||Unrestricted|Restricted|**Total**|Total|
|||fund|funds|**funds**|funds|
||Notes|£|£|**£**|£|
|**FIXED ASSETS**||||||
|Tangible assets|12|**50,525**|**-**|**50,525**|53,880|
|**CURRENT ASSETS**||||||
|Debtors|13|**23,317**|**-**|**23,317**|25,402|
|Cash at bank and in hand|14|**345,391**|**-**|**345,391**|350,449|
|||**368,708**|**-**|**368,708**|375,851|
|**CREDITORS**||||||
|Amounts falling due within one year|15|**(182,231)**|**-**|**(182,231)**|(203,622)|
|**NET CURRENT ASSETS**||**186,477**|**-**|**186,477**|172,229|
|**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**||**237,002**|**-**|**237,002**|226,109|
|**NET ASSETS**||**237,002**|**-**|**237,002**|226,109|
|**FUNDS**|16|||||
|Unrestricted funds||||**237,002**|226,109|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**||||**237,002**|226,109|



The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18th March 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 


S Desborough - Trustee 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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## Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

|Cash Flow Statement<br>for the year ended 31st July 2025<br>**2025**<br>Notes<br>**£**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>1<br>**(13,263)**<br>Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities<br>**(13,263)**<br>**Cash flows from investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>**(3,057)**<br>Interest received<br>**11,262**<br>Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities<br>**8,205**<br>**Change in cash and cash equivalents in**<br>**the reporting period**<br>**(5,058)**<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the**<br>**beginning of the reporting period**<br>**350,449**<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of**<br>**the reporting period**<br>**345,391**|2024<br>£<br>124,346<br>124,346<br>(57,527)<br>4,889<br>(52,638)<br>71,708<br>278,741<br>350,449|
|---|---|



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## Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 

## for the year ended 31st July 2025 

|**1.**|**RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING**|**RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING**|**ACTIVITIES**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||**2025**|2024|
||||**£**|£|
||**Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial**||||
||**Activities)**||**10,893**|5,294|
||**Adjustments for:**||||
||Depreciation charges||**6,412**|7,911|
||Interest received||**(11,262)**|(4,889)|
||Decrease in debtors||**9,110**|28,895|
||(Decrease)/increase in creditors||**(28,416)**|87,135|
||**Net cash (used in)/provided by operations**||**(13,263)**|124,346|
|**2.**|**ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS**||||
|||At 1.8.24|Cash flow|**At 31.7.25**|
|||£|£|**£**|
||**Net cash**||||
||Cash at bank and in hand|**350,449**|**(5,058)**|**345,391**|
|||**350,449**|**(5,058)**|**345,391**|
||**Total**|**350,449**|**(5,058)**|**345,391**|



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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** 

The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

The accounts were prepared in accordance with applicable charity and company law in the jurisdiction of registration. 

## **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 reliably. 

## **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. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Football pitch - 10% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% on cost 

## **Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. 

## **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. 

## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES** 

|**DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**|||
|---|---|---|
||**2025**|2024|
||**£**|£|
|Donations|**78,060**|56,037|



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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st July 2025 

|**3.**<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Deposit account interest<br>**4.**<br>**INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**<br>Activity<br>Inclusion projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Women & girls projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Disability projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Education projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Employability projects<br>Charitable activities<br>Other income<br>Charitable activities<br>Other grants receivable<br>Charitable activities<br>FEP<br>Charitable activities<br>**5.**<br>**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS**<br>Direct<br>Costs<br>£<br>Charitable activities<br>**1,419,822**<br>**6.**<br>**SUPPORT COSTS**<br>Charitable activities<br>**7.**<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):<br>Depreciation - owned assets<br>**8.**<br>**AUDITORS' REMUNERATION**<br>Fees payable to the charity's auditors and their associates for the audit of the<br>charity's financial statements|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**11,262**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**65,592**<br>**208,977**<br>**42,251**<br>**493,661**<br>**69,625**<br>**92,965**<br>**-**<br>**90,668**<br>**294,700**<br>**1,358,439**<br>Support<br>costs (see<br>note 6)<br>£<br>**17,046**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**6,412**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**5,300**|2024<br>£<br>4,889<br>2024<br>£<br>48,002<br>142,526<br>48,533<br>399,535<br>94,308<br>139,117<br>14,331<br>90,219<br>113,482<br>1,090,053<br>Totals<br>£<br>**1,436,868**<br>Governance<br>costs<br>£<br>**17,046**<br>2024<br>£<br>7,911<br>2024<br>£<br>5,000|
|---|---|---|



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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued 

## for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st July 2025 nor for the year ended 31st July 2024. 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st July 2025 nor for the year ended 31st July 2024. 

## **10. STAFF COSTS** 

|Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs<br>The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:<br>Charitable activities|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**950,470**<br>**81,224**<br>**19,293**<br>**1,050,987**<br>**2025**<br>**50**|2024<br>£<br>738,786<br>45,974<br>14,328|
|---|---|---|
|||799,088|
|||2024<br>43|



No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 

Key management personnel compensation for all benefits and consideration for services rendered during the year amounted to £67,193 (£96,927 -2024). 

## **11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>Investment income<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Charitable activities<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted<br>fund<br>£<br>56,037<br>762,209<br>4,889<br>823,135<br>812,010<br>11,125<br>(93)<br>11,032<br>215,074<br>226,106|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>327,844<br>-<br>327,844<br>333,675<br>(5,831)<br>93<br>(5,738)<br>5,741<br>3|Total<br>funds<br>£<br>56,037<br>1,090,053<br>4,889|
|---|---|---|---|
||||1,150,979|
||||1,145,685|
||||5,294<br>-|
||||5,294<br>220,815|
||||226,109|



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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

|Football<br>pitch<br>£<br>**COST**<br>At 1st August 2024<br>**57,527**<br>Additions<br>**-**<br>At 31st July 2025<br>**57,527**<br>**DEPRECIATION**<br>At 1st August 2024<br>**4,311**<br>Charge for year<br>**5,748**<br>At 31st July 2025<br>**10,059**<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 31st July 2025<br>**47,468**<br>At 31st July 2024<br>53,216<br>**13.**<br>**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Trade debtors<br>NTFC debtor|Fixtures<br>and<br>fittings<br>£<br>**20,110**<br>**3,057**<br>**23,167**<br>**19,446**<br>**664**<br>**20,110**<br>**3,057**<br>664|Motor<br>vehicles<br>£<br>**3,000**<br>**-**<br>**3,000**<br>**3,000**<br>**-**<br>**3,000**<br>**-**<br>-<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**16,293**<br>**7,024**<br>**23,317**|Totals<br>£<br>**80,637**<br>**3,057**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**83,694**|
||||**26,757**<br>**6,412**|
||||**33,169**|
||||**50,525**|
||||53,880|
||||2024<br>£<br>25,402<br>-|
||||25,402|



Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts. 

## **14. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND** 

Cash at bank and in hand comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. 

## **15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|Trade creditors<br>Social security and other taxes<br>Pensions<br>Other creditors<br>Pension creditor<br>NTFC creditor<br>NTFC Women creditor<br>Accruals and deferred income|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**34,208**<br>**22,435**<br>**3,863**<br>**1,928**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**33,654**<br>**86,143**<br>**182,231**|2024<br>£<br>18,039<br>13,457<br>-<br>-<br>2,400<br>2,524<br>-<br>167,202|
|---|---|---|
|||203,622|



Liabilities are recognised and measured at their settlement amount. 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Inclusion projects<br>Women & girls projects<br>Disability projects<br>Education projects<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>Employability projects<br>Other grants receivable<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**Comparatives for movement in funds**<br>At 1.8.23<br>£<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>215,074<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Women & girls projects<br>-<br>Disability projects<br>-<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>-<br>Employability projects<br>-<br>Other income<br>5,741<br>5,741<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>220,815|At 1.8.24<br>£<br>**226,109**<br>**226,109**<br>Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>**1,070,297**<br>**63,592**<br>**39,738**<br>**5,200**<br>**49,166**<br>**26,728**<br>**87,666**<br>**105,374**<br>**377,464**<br>**1,447,761**<br>Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>11,128<br>14<br>(20)<br>(73)<br>(14)<br>(5,741)<br>(5,834)<br>5,294|Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>**10,893**<br>**10,893**<br>Resources<br>expended<br>£<br>**(1,059,404)**<br>**(63,592)**<br>**(39,738)**<br>**(5,200)**<br>**(49,166)**<br>**(26,728)**<br>**(87,666)**<br>**(105,374)**<br>**(377,464)**<br>**(1,436,868)**<br>Transfers<br>between<br>funds<br>£<br>(93)<br>(14)<br>20<br>73<br>14<br>-<br>93<br>-|At<br>31.7.25<br>£<br>**237,002**<br>**237,002**<br>Movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>**10,893**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|At<br>31.7.25<br>£<br>**237,002**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**237,002**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**10,893**|
|||||At<br>31.7.24<br>£<br>226,109<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|
|||||-|
|||||226,109|



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## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Inclusion projects<br>Women & girls projects<br>Disability projects<br>Education projects<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>Employability projects<br>Other income<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>823,135<br>48,000<br>35,076<br>15,430<br>35,001<br>21,104<br>118,013<br>55,220<br>327,844<br>1,150,979|Resources<br>expended<br>£<br>(812,007)<br>(48,000)<br>(35,062)<br>(15,450)<br>(35,001)<br>(21,177)<br>(118,027)<br>(60,961)<br>(333,678)<br>(1,145,685)|Movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>11,128<br>-<br>14<br>(20)<br>-<br>(73)<br>(14)<br>(5,741)|
|---|---|---|---|
||||(5,834)|
||||5,294|



A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Women & girls projects<br>Disability projects<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>Employability projects<br>Other income<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.8.23<br>£<br>215,074<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,741<br>5,741<br>220,815|Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>22,021<br>14<br>(20)<br>(73)<br>(14)<br>(5,741)<br>(5,834)<br>16,187|Transfers<br>between<br>funds<br>£<br>(93)<br>(14)<br>20<br>73<br>14<br>-<br>93<br>-|At<br>31.7.25<br>£<br>237,002<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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|||||237,002|



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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued 

## for the year ended 31st July 2025 

## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
|---|---|---|---|
||resources|expended|in funds|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|General fund|1,893,432|(1,871,411)|22,021|
|**Restricted funds**||||
|Inclusion projects|111,592|(111,592)|-|
|Women & girls projects|74,814|(74,800)|14|
|Disability projects|20,630|(20,650)|(20)|
|Education projects|84,167|(84,167)|-|
|Health and wellbeing projects|47,832|(47,905)|(73)|
|Employability projects|205,679|(205,693)|(14)|
|Other income|55,220|(60,961)|(5,741)|
|Other grants receivable|105,374|(105,374)|-|
||705,308|(711,142)|(5,834)|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|2,598,740|(2,582,553)|16,187|



## **Inclusion projects** 

These are unrestricted funds for seven hub sites across Wellingborough , Northampton, Corby and Kettering providing structured evening activities to young people in areas of high deprivation. 

## **Women and girls projects** 

These are unrestricted funds to provide opportunities for women and girls to access sport and physical activity. 

## **Disability projects** 

These are unrestricted funds to provide a programme for people living with mental health or physical disabilities every week. 

## **Education projects** 

These are unrestricted funds to provide pupils at risk of exclusion support to stay in mainstream education. 

## **Health and Wellbeing Projects** 

These are unrestricted funds used to reduce isolation and loneliness in older adults and to improve physical and mental health. 

## **Employability projects** 

These are unrestricted funds to provide one to one support to people facing multiple barriers to move into and stay in work. 

## **Other income projects** 

These are unrestricted funds for smaller projects which take place in a much shorter timescale. 

## **17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

There were related party transactions in the year of £67,913 between Northampton Town Football Club and the charity. There was an intercompany balance owed by NTFC to the Trust as at 31st July 2025 of £7,024. 

Due to the formation of NTFC Women in July 2025, as at 31st July 2025 there was a balance owed to NTFC Women of £33,654, this related to sponsorship income for a future period invoiced in advance. 

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## Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>Donations<br>**Investment income**<br>Deposit account interest<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Inclusion projects<br>Women & girls projects<br>Disability projects<br>Education projects<br>Health and wellbeing projects<br>Employability projects<br>Other income<br>Other grants receivable<br>FEP<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Wages<br>Social security<br>Pensions<br>Kit allowances<br>Subscriptions<br>Advertising<br>Rent<br>Transport costs<br>Venue hire<br>Registration fees<br>Other expenses<br>Insurance<br>Motor vehicle expenses<br>Postage & stationery<br>Legal and professional fees<br>Telephone<br>Events , festivals and tournaments<br>Bank charges<br>Cleaning<br>Sundry expenses<br>Equipment and prizes<br>Courses and training<br>Coaching / teaching fees<br>Referee fees<br>Bad debts<br>Depreciation of tangible fixed assets|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities<br>for the year ended 31st July 2025|2025<br>£<br>**78,060**<br>**11,262**<br>**65,592**<br>**208,977**<br>**42,251**<br>**493,661**<br>**69,625**<br>**92,965**<br>**-**<br>**90,668**<br>**294,700**<br>**1,358,439**<br>**1,447,761**<br>**950,470**<br>**81,224**<br>**19,293**<br>**44,387**<br>**3,982**<br>**10,942**<br>**10,109**<br>**550**<br>**110,361**<br>**6,022**<br>**13,124**<br>**4,177**<br>**5,468**<br>**107**<br>**9,380**<br>**4,570**<br>**16,691**<br>**5,244**<br>**5,877**<br>**33,104**<br>**20,998**<br>**4,479**<br>**39,049**<br>**10,714**<br>**3,088**<br>**6,412**<br>**1,419,822**|2024<br>£<br>56,037<br>4,889<br>48,002<br>142,526<br>48,533<br>399,535<br>94,308<br>139,117<br>14,331<br>90,219<br>113,482|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||||1,090,053|
||||1,150,979<br>738,786<br>45,974<br>14,328<br>35,070<br>-<br>38,381<br>9,268<br>-<br>65,003<br>7,756<br>2,546<br>1,522<br>5,511<br>10<br>7,568<br>2,636<br>18,384<br>4,806<br>-<br>18,958<br>9,926<br>1,604<br>88,394<br>5,609<br>-<br>7,911|
||||1,129,951|



## **Support costs** 

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Northampton Town FC Community Trust 

## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 

## for the year ended 31st July 2025 

|Detailed Statement of Financial Activities<br>for the year ended 31st July 2025|||
|---|---|---|
|**Support costs**<br>**Governance costs**<br>Auditors' remuneration<br>Bookkeeping<br>Accounts and independent examination<br>Trustee meetings<br>Payroll preparation<br>Total resources expended<br>**Net income**|2025<br>£<br>**5,300**<br>**6,029**<br>**-**<br>**3,509**<br>**2,208**<br>**17,046**<br>**1,436,868**<br>**10,893**|2024<br>£<br>5,000<br>3,388<br>1,980<br>3,206<br>2,160|
|||15,734|
|||1,145,685|
|||5,294|



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