Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period
From 1[st] June 2023 To 31[st] May 2024
Charity name: Tedburn St Mary FC
Charity registration number: 1095694
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Tedburn St Mary and surrounding areas. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provision of facilities for playing football and other sporting and wellbeing activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As charity trustees, we confirm that we have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when exercising our powers and duties, as required by the Charities Act 2006 |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are the backbone of our Charity. All Volunteers give their time and resources free of charge and without these Volunteers we would not exist. |
| Achievements and Performance | ||
| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Football in particular at the Club has increased during the year, with increased Membership and activity as a result. At the end of this season, we have created a 3rd Adult Football Team and increased our Football Membership. This helps Members to regularly participate in League and Friendly games with opposing teams and promotes training of Members to increase their individual fitness. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set. |
Para 1.41 | Volunteers have actively engaged in several fundraising activities which have provided the financial resources to invest in our environment for the sole benefit of the beneficiaries |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position deteriorated by £1,315.40 over the 12 month period |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The policy for holding reserves is to ensure that we have sufficient funds to manage any material, immediate change to the income of the Charity |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £8,980.88 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal sources of funds are through annual Membership and payment of Match Day Fees to compete in Football with established teams in the Devon and Exeter Grassroots League Annual Fundraising which engages the members and the community, allows us not only to maintain the Club at which we are based, but this also allows us to invest in further football training for Members |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | A principal risk is that the Club may lose Members through attraction to other Clubs. Fundraising in various forms always includes the Members, so the activity of Fundraising is engaging and helps to promote a sense of belonging to the Club. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
|---|---|---|
| How is the charity constituted? | Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Charity |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees have been actively involved in the past with the running of the Club. A number of Trustees are still actively involved on a day-to-day basis with the running of the Club |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not Name of person (or body) entitled to Trustee name Office (if any) for whole year appoint trustee (if any) 1 Guy Cochran N/A 2 Gavin Mead N/A 3 Ian Parsons N/A 4 ~~=~~ Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Terry Wood Peter Spooner Ian Parsons ~~——~~ Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Guy Chairman Gavin Mead Position Chairman Treasurer Date 28th March 2025 28[th] March 2025
Tedburn St Mary FC
Profit and Loss Account 2023/2024
Notes to the Accounts
Income
| Income | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing | £ | 2,650 |
| Donations | £ | 2,479 |
| Food and Drink Sales | £ | 3,446 |
| Fundraising | £ | 4,291 |
| Grants | £ | 1,962 |
| Hire of Premises/Pitches | £ | 5,738 |
| Interest | £ | 19 |
| Lottery Commission | £ | 307 |
| Other Income | £ | 548 |
| Sale of Assets | £ | 480 |
| Sponsorship | £ | 3,500 |
| Subscriptions | £ | 3,615 |
| £ | 29,033 |
Donation to an opposing player following broken leg
Fines Paid by Players
Includes Match Day Fees and Sign On
Expenditure
| Expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing | £ | 1,445 |
| Bank Charges | £ | 139 |
| Donations | £ | 100 |
| Cleaning | £ | 1,440 |
| General Expenses | £ | 13,709 |
| Grounds Maintenance | £ | 2,654 |
| Heat and Light | £ | 2,258 |
| Health and Safety | £ | 685 |
| Kit and Football Equipment | £ | 1,063 |
| Loan Repayments | £ | 5,734 |
| Postage and Packing | £ | 8 |
| Referees | £ | 1,054 |
| Training Costs | £ | 893 |
All Short Term Loans Repaid
£ 31,181
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Tedburn St Mary FC I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Tedburn St Mary FC {the Trust) fortheyear ended 31" May 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trustyou are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act 8nd in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; 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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to b ea Signed: Name: F QLLLLNS Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): BAhr is CoL)(rt Ck£OITQb) ij 26knJ (J3 rnhrK)AG(R Grn f NsuRr4¢vcE 3ooKLR5 tsf Q. Address: Date: