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2025-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04386952 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1094637

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR

MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6 to 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 17
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18 to 19

MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP

LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 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 31 March 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Meltham Sports and Community Group Ltd was incorporated on 5th March 2002. It's objective as stated in the Memorandum and Articles is 'to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Meltham and Neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by associating, together the said inhabitants and the Local Authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure - time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants: establish, or secure the establishment of, community facilities ('the centres') and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects: promote such charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. The company shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion'

The principal activity of the charity is to construct and manage a sports and community centre on a site acquired on a long lease from the Meltham Cricket and Bowling Clubs. The construction was completed in January 2004 at a cost of c.£1.2 million, with external works and games areas completed in April 2004. The centre is a multi-purpose building with changing rooms, sports hall, function room, committee and education space and storage for a wide range of community and sporting activities.

The centre is the home for five of the Town's sports clubs; Meltham Cricket Club, Meltham Subscription Bowling Club, Meltham Athletic Club, Meltham Athletic Football Club and Meltham All Blacks Rugby League Club. Each of the clubs runs their own affairs and has developed their own sports development plans that satisfy the needs of their respective associations. A key intention in the design of the new facility was to enable major development plans for all the five clubs.

Capital funding for the development project was received from several sources. The largest was a grant of £893,000 from Sport England which followed from a successful bid. This was match funded from a grant from Meltham Town Council of £60.000; Kirklees Metropolitan Council with two grants totalling £92,000 and Yorkshire Forward with a grant of £25,000. The remainder of the funds were received from a mix of private donations, company sponsorships and general fundraising in the community, and totalled more than £50,000.

Since completing the construction works the main activity of the charity has been the management and maintenance of the facility for the benefit of the community.

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities

This year has seen an improving financial position with increasing revenue through the bar and room bookings. Despite further increase in our water, gas and electricity bills and higher expenditure on property and grounds maintenance we have achieved a surplus of over £9,900. The centre is doing well and continues to provide the services to the community as set out in our original objectives. Our objectives for the year were as follows;-

Since opening the main source of income to pay for the running costs of the centre is the net receipts from the bar. As noted bar sales have improved by over 13% from the previous year.

We sadly had to part with our senior bar steward in October. We managed most of the bar opening hours during the winter with a number of the trustees volunteering to work, which has reduced our wages bill for the year. We also advertised for a part time bar manager towards the end of the year with a start date in the next financial year. One of our Directors, Michael Pogson, leads on managing the bar and covers much of the management responsibilities as well as additional bar work and catering for which we are extremely grateful.

Four of the five founding sports clubs continue to provide a wide range of sporting activity for the community. It is disappointing that the Rugby Club have been unable to field sides, but we remain hopeful that some of their activities will return.

There has been an increase in the use of the sports hall which is very pleasing. Bookings for the bar and event space are also up from the previous year.

Our objectives will be much the same in the following year, whilst seeking ways to continue to attract more events we will ensure our costs are kept to manageable levels.

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP

LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position and going concern

This year's accounts indicate a pleasing return to surplus of £9,938 from a small loss of £567 in the previous year.

As previously mentioned our bar sales have increased from £94,071 to £106,738 ( partly due to price increases)and our room hire income has also risen from £13,800 to £18,377. We also transferred £80,000 into savings accounts at the beginning of the year, hence interest earnings of £3,375 for the year. Our financial picture may have been even better but for an increase in utility bills as we came off a long fixed rate tariff for both electricity and gas from 3 to 4 years earlier. We have also spent significantly more on repairs and renewals, and despite a drop of £10,000 spent on wages we had an overall expenditure of £64,696, an increase of over £8,000 from the previous year.

Our accounts include high levels of depreciation and deferred grant which shows as a paper loss of just under £9,000 for the year.

Our balance sheet continues to be healthy and our cash and reserves at the bank have increased significantly by nearly £19,000 to over £123,000. We continue to be in a healthy financial position, despite the difficult trading environment.

Reserves policy

The Board aim to build a cash reserve of around £100,000, to ensure they can cover major repairs and have sufficient working capital. The cash reserve at the year end was £105,039 The building and grounds are currently maintained to a high standard and this cash balance is considered sufficient to continue operations for the foreseeable future.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP

LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure and decision making

We have retained the same governance structure that we commenced with, as this has served us well. We originally had nine Trustee/directors, five of whom were selected by each of the main sports clubs: Meltham Subscription Bowling Club, Meltham Cricket Club, Meltham Athletic Football Club, Meltham All Blacks Rugby League Club and Meltham Athletics Club. The remaining four trustees represented the wider community. We lost our Rugby Club representative Sue Jones and with that Club being inactive Sue has not been replaced. As a consequence we now have an additional community trustee, so that the balance is now four sports club trustees and five community trustees.

Sadly we saw the departure of our long standing bar manager, Jonathan Shaw, in October and thanked him for his long and loyal service. As previously reported following the retirement of our Company Secretary, David Curtis, Martin Sturdy our Treasurer has ably stepped into his shoes.

The trustees met monthly and received both a report on the management of the centre and the finances at each meeting. Decisions are made on any works, major expenditure, and staffing issues also. Each of the sports clubs may send additional representatives should there be any concerns. This works well and there continues to be a very good spirit of co-operation between all the users in the centre.

One of our trustees, Michael Pogson, has continued as the volunteer Centre Manager ensuring that the facility is well-managed and dealing with any daily issues. Michael has continued to supervise casual and volunteer bar staff at busy events. Other trustees have volunteered to undertake governance and tasks, as well as cleaning, minute taking, catering etc

Moving forward we will continue with the same structure with an eye on recruiting new board members and we will continue to regularly review both our business arrangements as well as the condition and repair of the centre to ensure that both remain fit for purpose.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04386952 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1094637

Registered office

Mean Lane Meltham Holmfirth Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD9 5QT

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees

M J Pogson J Danson J E Rockett M J Sturdy C Westcott P G White J A Moulson R N Moorhouse Ms L R Coates (appointed 19.10.24) K Jacobs (appointed 17.8.24)

Company Secretary

D A Curtis

Independent Examiner

bk plus Brighouse Chartered Certified Accountants Birkby House Bailiff Bridge Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

P G White - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Meltham Sports And Community Group Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Kate E McManus FCA

bk plus Brighouse Chartered Certified Accountants Birkby House Bailiff Bridge Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ

22 December 2025

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Community sports centre
129,968
Investment income
2
3,375
Other income
232
Total
133,575
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Bar costs
44,541
44,541
Charitable activities
Community sports centre
79,096
Total
123,637
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
9,938
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
247,907
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
257,845
2024
Total
funds
£
112,281
50
162
112,493
42,487
42,487
70,573
113,060
(567)
248,474
247,907

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
8
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year
11
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
705,688
5,777
6,512
123,695
135,984
(15,105)
120,879
826,567
(568,722)
257,845
257,845
257,845
2024
Total
funds
£
732,125
6,357
3,061
104,898
114,316
(10,202)
104,114
836,239
(588,332)
247,907
247,907
247,907

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2025

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

P G White - Trustee

M J Sturdy - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 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.

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.

Long leasehold - 2% on cost Improvements to property - 15% on reducing balance Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 33% on cost

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

STOCKS

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

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.

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

FUND ACCOUNTING

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. INVESTMENT INCOME

2025 2024
£ £
Deposit account interest 3,375 50
INVESTMENT INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
£
£
Deposit account interest
3,375
50
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
2025
£
27,997
2024
£
28,542

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

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

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

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

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Bar staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Community sports centre
Investment income
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Bar costs
Charitable activities
Community sports centre
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2025
2024
1
1
Unrestricted
fund
£
112,281
50
162
112,493
42,487
42,487
70,573
113,060
(567)
248,474
247,907

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP

LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Long
leasehold
£
1,167,196
-
1,167,196
464,522
23,344
487,866
679,330
702,674
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
68,560
-
68,560
61,586
1,047
62,633
5,927
6,974
Improvements
to
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
65,453
43,363
-
1,560
65,453
44,923
50,768
35,571
2,203
1,403
52,971
36,974
12,482
7,949
14,685
7,792
Computer
equipment
Totals
£
£
1,718
1,346,290
-
1,560
1,718
1,347,850
1,718
614,165
-
27,997
1,718
642,162
-
705,688
-
732,125

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8.
STOCKS
Stocks
9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments
10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Wages creditor
Pension creditor
VAT
Accruals and deferred income
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Deferred government grants
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.4.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
247,907
TOTAL FUNDS
247,907
2025
£
5,777
2025
£
6,512
2025
£
11,505
(3)
-
-
1,109
2,494
15,105
2025
£
568,722
Net
movement
in funds
£
9,938
9,938
2024
£
6,357
2024
£
3,061
2024
£
6,424
773
(411)
134
519
2,763
10,202
2024
£
588,332
At
31.3.25
£
257,845
257,845

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
133,575
133,575
At 1.4.23
£
248,474
248,474
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(123,637)
9,938
(123,637)
9,938
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.24
£
£
(567)
247,907
(567)
247,907

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
112,493
112,493
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(113,060)
(567)
(113,060)
(567)

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.23
£
248,474
248,474
Net
movement
in funds
£
9,371
9,371
At
31.3.25
£
257,845
257,845

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
246,068
246,068
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(236,697)
9,371
(236,697)
9,371

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Bar sales
Electricity generation
Rents received
Room hire income
Sporting services
Other income
Commission received on ticket sales
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Bar costs
Opening stock
Purchases
Closing stock
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Property & grounds maintenance
Sundries
2025
£
3,375
106,738
2,078
500
18,377
2,275
129,968
232
133,575
6,357
43,961
(5,777)
44,541
17,372
353
5,792
3,559
9,498
2,238
17,560
8,324
64,696
2024
£
50
94,071
2,150
300
13,800
1,960
112,281
162
112,493
5,344
43,500
(6,357)
42,487
27,612
641
2,887
3,357
6,416
1,839
8,362
5,004
56,118

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MELTHAM SPORTS AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Support costs
Management
Postage and stationery
Finance
Bank charges
Deferred government grant
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Governance costs
Accountancy, legal & professional fees
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
2025
£
107
589
(19,610)
27,997
8,976
5,317
123,637
9,938
2024
£
107
461
(19,610)
28,542
9,393
4,955
113,060
(567)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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