Company Number. 04495872 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlly Number. 1096263
ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND AccouTrTrs
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
10-16
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Full name:
Athersley Communily Association and Football Club
Reglstered company number:
04495872
Registered Charlty Number:
1096263
Registered office & principal
address:
161 Ollerton Road
Athersley North
Barnsley
S713DL
Trustees & Directors:
Peter Goodlad
Paul Rosser
Steven Rowbottom
Michael Shepherd
Chairperson:
Michael Shepherd
Secretary:
Peter Goodlad
Independent Examiner:
Stephanie Tolson
Community Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 1AN
Bankers:
TSB
17 Market Hill
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PP
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the period 01 August 2023 to
31 July 2024.
Struclure, governance and managernent
Alhersley Community Association and Football Club is a registered charily with the Charity
Commission and a company limited by guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association, dated July 2002. most recently amended June 2003. The company has no share
capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to a sum not
exceeding £1 . The affairs of the charity are rnanaged on a day to day basis by the Board of
Trustees who have control of the charity, its property and funds.
Appolntment of trustees
The trustees are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law. The trustees
are elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
Risk management
The trustees have risk management policies & procedures in place that are approved by the
Football Association which include safeguarding and health & safety. Risk Assessments are
carried out for activities. Financial risk is managed through a system of financial control.
Charltable aims and objectlves
The objectives of the charity are:
a) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Athersley, New Lodge and Smithies and
the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political,
religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and Ihe 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 ifflproving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
b) the promolion of community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for
the playing of football.
c} Establish, or secure the establishment of, a Community Centre and Sports Ground and
to maintain and manage the facility in cooperation with any local authority or other
person or body in furtherance of these objectives.
Public beneflt
In shaping the objectives for the year the trustees have paid due regard to the public
benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
TRUSTEES, REPORT conlinued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Activities undertaken and achievements during the period.
The provision of sport and recreation facilities for our local community, including football,
children's activities. public events and continuation of working with local statutory organisations,
including probation, Dept of Work and Pensions, NHS and Youth Service. We provide training
and education, FA courses for safeguarding, first aid and level 1 coaching.
The association were responsible for the running of 16 Football Teams, 5 Senior Teams & 11
Junior Teams.
During the year we have still been working lo form a new trustees, board and this will take place
on Monday 7th April 2025.
More income has been raised through more teams and a service cap on all teams using our
facility. We have worked hard to reduce running costs and all new tariffs will come into effect in
December 2025. The association is still reliant on mainly football income but we have still
generated income from the bonfire and sponsorship.
The club retained its national league status for season 2024125 and the improvement continues
on the field as well as ofl it.
We are planning huge changes to our facility in the next 2-3 years as the club looks to pursue a
new floodlit 3 G Astroturf which will transform the club.
Related partles
Related paty transactions are detailed in note 8 to the accounts.
The charity's pollcy on reserves
As a small charity, reliant on public and charitable funding and susceptible to factors beyond the
control of the organisation, the trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which
will give the organisation slability to enable il to continue to operate in the future.
Whilst the Association slrives to adhere to its ongoing policy on Reserves, to have the
equivalent of three months running costs in reserve, and with the upsurge in costs on all fronts,
it is finding it increasingly dilf icult to get its Reserves to the level it desires of circa £30k.
Post Covid, with the struggles of competition for the first team as detailed above and the effects
of Covid, the Charity has seen a dramatic reduction in attendances for the first team, which has
had a severe impact on income.
The trustees are fully aware of the hand to mouth existence it IS Gurrently having to cope with
and are determined to ensure its future existence, even if this means restructuring its core
activities, for example reducing the number of teams it runs itsell and hiring out manned
facilities. The actual level of reserves at the year-end stand at £2,387 which is below the
desired level.
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
TRUSTEES, REPORT contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Statement ot trustee'8 re8pon8ibiliti8s
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial ¥ear,
which give a true and fair view of the state of aflairs of the charity at the end of the year and of
the surplus or deticiency for Ihe year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, the
trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a conslstent
basis, making judgements and estimaies that are prudent and reasonable. The truslees must
also prepare the financlal statements on the going ooncern basis unless it is inappropriate,to
presume thal the charity 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 Charity, and enable them to
ensure that the flnancial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularilies.
Flnancial Posltlon
The financial statements are set out in pages 8 to 16. The Statement of Financial Activlties
shows a deflclt for the year of £167 (2023: a deflcit of £16,738). Thls includes a deprecSation
charge of £6,020 In the current tlnancial year.
The lotal funds at the year-end were £112,927 (2023: £113,094). Funds are made up of Flxed
Assets £110,540, balances remalning on restri￿ed grants £0 and the general unrestricted
reserve 01 £2,387.
Small company provlslons:
This report has been prepared In accordance with the speclal provisions for small companles
under Part 15 01 the Companles Act 2006.
Exèmptlons
The truste8s have taken advantage of the exemptions available to small Companies, including
the audlt exemptlon.
The trustees decla￿ that th8y have approved the trustees. roport above.
Signed on behalf ol the trustees:
Signed
Date: 20 March 2025
Peter Goodlad, Dlrectorlcompany Secretary
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 8 10 16.
Respeclive responslbllltles ol trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charily's trustees consider that an audit is
not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that
an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5}(b) of the Charities Act, and
lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examlner's statemenl
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives
me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act
2006. or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of
the Companies Act 2006 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
I have no concerns and I 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.
Signed
Stephanie Tolson
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN
Date: 20 March 2025
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Incorporaiing an Income & Ex￿ndIture Account)
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
Income:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Income from other trading activities
Other income
2a
2b
2c
2d
9,073
41.837
89,068
1,000
10,073
41,837
89,068
13.0
32.536
80,497
Total income
139,978
1,000
140,978
126,129
Expenditure
Cost of raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
3a
3b
44,046
90,079
44,046
97,099
36,726
106.141
6,020
1,000
Totsl expendilure
134,125
6,020
1.000
141,145
142.867
Net incomelexpenditure for Ihe year
Transfers b8tween lunds
Total funds brought forward
5,853
(6.020)
400
116,160
(167)
(16.738)
13
(400)
(3,066)
113.094
129,832
Totsi funds carried forward
12
2,387
110,540
112,927
113.094
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All the activities of the charitable company are classed as continuing.
Prior year donations and legacies include £1 ,500 restricted funds. All other prior year income is
unrestricted.
Prior year expenditure on charitable activities includes £6.424 designated funds {depreciation} and
£1,500 restricted funds. All other prior year expenditure is unrestricted.
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ATHEASLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
110,540
116.160
Total fixed assets
110,540
116,160
Current asseis
Debtors & prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
7.078
7,078
3,863
3,863
Llabllltles
Creditors & accruals
Amounts falling due within one year
4,691
8,929
Net current assets
2.387
13,066}
Net assets
112.927
113,094
Fund8 of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds (Fixed Assets)
Restricted funds
12
2.387
110,540
{3,0661
116,160
Total funds
112,927
113,094
Exemptlon from audlt
For the year ending 31 July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small Gompanies.
Directors, responsibilities."
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts lor the year in
question in accordanGe with sectlon 476,.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act
with ￿SpeCt to acGounting records and Ihe preparation of accounts.
These aGcounts have been prepared in acGordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The trustees declare that they have approved Ihe account5 above.
Signed on behalf of th8 charity's trustees:
Signed
Dated: 20 March 2024
Petor Goodlad, Di
ectorlcompany Secretary
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
1. Accountlng pollcles
Basis ol the
re
aration of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS102) and
the Companies Acl 2006.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value, unless otherNise
stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s}.
Goin
Concern Note
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections, the trustees have reasonable
expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the
foreseeable future. There are no material uncertainties in th8 12-month period following the
signing of these accounts. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis
in preparing its financial statements.
Incomin
resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities
when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditions attached are
met, when il is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be
measured reliably.
Donated
oods and services
Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts, at the amount the charity
would pay in the open market for a service equivalent to thai being donated, when the
charity would otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably.
Donated goods for the charily's own use are recognised as income, at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts.
Resources Ex
ended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred.
The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly resources expended are shovm gross
of irrecoverable VAT.
Cost of raising funds includes all expenditure incurred to raise funds for charitable purposes,
including costs of all fundraising activities and cost incurred in seeking donations, grants and
legacies.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all resources applied by the charity in undertaking work
to meet its charitable objectives.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
De
reciation
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of all
tangible fixed assets, over their expected useful lives. The rates applicable are:
Leasehold Improvements
1 OQ/o on a straight line basis
Machinery, Fixtures & Fittings
250/0 on a straight line basis
In the year of acquisition, fixed assets are depreciated for the full year.
Funds Structure
The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at
the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be spent
for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining outstanding on a restricted fund
at the end of the year is carried *orward as a balance on the fund, unless permission has been
given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding.
Funds relating lo capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund against which
depreciation is charged.

ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2. Analysis of Income
2024
Unrestricled Reslricted
funds
funds
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
Nole
funds
2a Donatlons and legacies
Gifts, donations & sponsorship
Grants received:
Football Foundation
BMBC grant for fireworks
7,089
7.089
11,596
11,596
1,984
1,984
1,000
1.000
1,500
1,500
9,073
1,000
10,073
11,596
1,500
13,096
2b Income from chariiable aciivities
Gate receipts & season tickets
Player subscriptions & fines
Programme & shop sales
Facility hire
Training income
Rebates & other income
12,146
22,301
335
3,315
2.459
1,281
12,146
22,301
335
3,315
2,459
1,281
11,026
18,181
92
1,860
1,012
365
11,026
18,181
92
1,860
1,012
365
41,837
41,837
32,536
32,536
2c Income from other trading activities
Bar. snack bar and refreshments
Raffle & Lottery fundraisers
Advertising boards
Fundraising events
72,538
13,425
72,538
13,425
62,398
16,949
1,150
62,398
16,949
1,150
3,105
3,105
89,068
89,068
80,497
80,497
2d Other Income
Sale ol Assets
TOTAL INCOME
139,978
1,000 140,978
124,629
1,500 126,129
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conlinued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
3. Analysls of Expendlture
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricied Designated Restrlcted
funds
funds
funds
Note
2023
3a Cost of raising funds
Cost of shop sales
Cost of bar & snack bar sales
Raffle
232
35,187
8,627
232
35,187
8,627
34
28,453
8,239
44,046
44,046
36,726
3b Charltable Actlvltles
Ground maintenance
Sports kit & equipment
Light, heat & water
Insurance
Players, wages cost
Postage, stalion8ry & off ice expenses
Telephones & internel
Advertising
Public events
Repairs, maintenance & renewals
Cleaning
Training
Trophies & presentations
Physio & first Aid
Gate re￿iptS paid over
Gifts. donations & sponsorships
Officials
Regislralion fees, licences & lines
Volunteers expenses
Travel
Accountancy & finance
Depreciation
Sundrieslother expenses
31,515
4.097
12,369
707
31,515
4,097
12,369
707
35,407
3.303
10,158
4,203
16,170
105
1,011
1,117
1.670
3,367
1,382
3,512
1.483
435
436
1,172
1,180
400
2,034
8,097
1,544
3,368
2,135
470
1,172
1,180
400
3,034
8,097
1,000
3,368
2,135
470
835
4,393
8,490
2,553
2,905
950
835
4,393
8,490
2,553
2,905
950
6,020
865
3,899
5,635
1,061
3,084
850
6,424
1,429
6,020
865
90,079
6,020
1,000
97,099
106,141
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
134,125
6,020
1,000
141,145
142,867
Prior year expenditure includes..
Depreciation of £6.424 charged lo designaled funds.
Expenditure from restricted funds - Public events £1.500.
All other prior year expenditure is unrestricled.

ATHERSLEY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
4. Tangible Flxed Assets
Equipment,
Fixlures &
Fittings
Leasehold
Improvements
Land
Total
Cost
Balance bll - 01 Augusl 2023
A(Idilions in year
Disposals
Balance cll al 31 July 2024
85.282
257.173
21,899
400
364,154
400
85.282
257,173
22,099
364,554
Depreciation
Balance bll - 01 August 2023
Disposals
Charge for the year
Balance cll at 31 July 2024
227,489
20.525
247,994
4.746
232,215
1,274
21.799
6,020
254,014
Net Book Value at 31 Juty 2024
85,282
24,958
300
110,540
Nel Book Value at 31 July 2023
85,282
29,704
1,174
116,160
The land is owned by Bamsley Metropolitan Borough Council and leased for a term 0150 years.
5. Debtors
2024
2023
Insurance prepayment
6. Creditors
2024
2023
Creditors
Accountancy accrual
3,741
950
6.079
4,691
6.929
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
7. Trusiees. remuneration, benefits and expenses
Out of pocket travel expenses were paid to one trustee during the financial year, to the total
value of £49. Other than reimbursement for items purchase on behalf of the charity, there were
no further payments, remuneration or benefits made to trustees in this or the previous reporting
period.
8. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in this or the previous financial year.
9. Staff costs
There were no payments to employees during this financial year.
10. Independent examlnallon and accountancy servlces
The cost of the independent examination and accountancy service was £950 (2024: £850).
11.Analysis of Assets by fund
Unrestrlcted
funds
Designatsd
funds
Restricted
funds
Toial
funds
2024
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
110,540
110,540
7,078
(4,6911
7,078
(4,691)
2,387
110,540
112,927
2023
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
116,160
116.160
3,863
16,929)
3.863
16,929)
(3.066)
116.160
113,094
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ATHERSLEY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION AND FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEmE￿rs conlinued
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
12. Movements In funds
Opening
balance
Incoming (Resources
resources
expended)
Transfers
Closing
balance
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
(3.0661
139,978
(134.125)
(134.125)
(400)
2,387
(3.066)
139,978
(400)
2,387
Designated funds
Fixed Assets
116,160
{6.020)
(6,020)
400
110.540
116,160
400
110,540
Restricted funds
BMBC - Fireworks
1,000
1,000
(1.000)
{1,000)
TOTAL FUNDS
113,094
140,978
(141,145)
112.927
13. Fund Transfers
The following amount was transferred to the designated fixed assets fund, to cover capital spend
in accordance with the Fixed Asset policy:
£400 - Video Camera
14. Restricted funds
BMBC - a grant towards the cost of fireworks for the annual bonfire event.
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