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2025-06-30-accounts

Charity registration number 1099366 (England and Wales)

Company registration number 04851552

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Sir J F Jones
Mr Martin Carey
Mrs Susan Russell
Mrs A A Waldron
Ms Hannah Robinson
Ms Carol Rogers
Mr J A Schorah
Mr G R Walters
Ms L Williams
Secretary
Senior management Ms S Gregory Chief Executive Officer
Mr M Salla Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ms L King Director of Children and Youth
Services
Mr J McDonald Marketing, Communication
and Income Generation
Mr J Sumner Head of Finance and
Governance
Charity number (England and Wales) 1099366
Company number 04851552
Registered office Goodison Park
Liverpool
Merseyside
L4 4EL
Auditor Xeinadin Audit Limited
46 Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
Wirral
Merseyside
CH41 5AR
Bankers Barclays Bank Plc
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Solicitors Brabners LLP
Horton House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 3YL
Investment advisors Quilter Cheviot
5 St Pauls Square
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 9SJ

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 9
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 10
Independent auditor's report 11 - 14
Statement of financial activities 15
Balance sheet 16
Statement of cash flows 17
Notes to the financial statements 18 - 37

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

Objectives and activities

The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 31 July 2003 and registered as a charity on 10 September 2003. It commenced activities on 1 June 2004.

It is governed by its memorandum and articles of association and its objects are:-

The user groups are local schools, colleges and disability organisations.

The day to day business of the charity is conducted under the control of the Chief Executive Officer, who reports to the Board of Trustees at their regular meetings.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Achievements and performance

Overview

The 2024/25 campaign saw us reaffirm our long-term commitment to L4 through the launch of our ‘Forever’ campaign. Our pledge to remain anchored in the area surrounding Goodison Park provided a constant comfort for those who benefit from our life-changing work during what has been a truly transformative period for everyone associated with Everton.

As well as reiterating our ongoing responsibility to the L4 area, we continued to pave the way for a bright future by empowering thousands of residents from across the Liverpool City Region to achieve meaningful work, better health, enriching lives and lifelong learning through our five-year strategy, the Trinity Project.

During the reporting period, we’ve not only continued to tackle the most deep-rooted social issues in L4 and beyond, but we’ve also expanded our 60+ programmes, renewed established partnerships, broken down more barriers with our innovative initiatives and delivered even greater social impact.

During this time, thanks to our team of 130 full-time staff and 200 volunteers, we have:

The following report outlines a handful of our key achievements and pillar performance over the last 12 months.

Our Purpose, Vision and Mission

Our Purpose

The purpose of our charity is to deliver a service that is rated as ‘best-in-class’ by our participants, funders and community partners. A service that is recognised as highly successful in making a signification social contribution, changing lives and providing opportunities for all participants, particularly the most hard-to-reach and hard-to-help members of society.

EitC must be ambitious, dynamic and agile if it is to become the charity of first choice for donors, sponsors and grant-awarding bodies.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the support they need to be the best they can be, regardless of who they are, where they live or the challenges they face.

We want to be at the heart of this – empowering people and communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond to build better futures and a stronger society.

Our Mission

We will deliver innovative programmes, develop thriving partnerships and provide vital support that will build stronger, healthier and more connected communities. Our impact will leave a lasting legacy in the places where we live, work and play.

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EitC Learns – Breaking down barriers and expanding learning for all.

Under our Learns pillar, we are dedicated to removing barriers and widening the pathway to education for people of all ages, ensuring that every individual has the chance to learn and grow.

Our goal is to empower and enrich our community through the power of lifelong learning, providing opportunities for all to achieve fulfilment in a vibrant, inclusive community at every stage of life.

Primary Education

Over the 2024/25 academic year, we supported more than 10,700 early learning and primary learners through literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, SEND inclusion, creative enrichment and outdoor learning programmes.

The Primary Education team engaged with 3,617 children across 115 schools through the Premier League Primary Stars programme and our Steve Morgan Foundation (SMF) funded Community Impact Model.

The team have continued to be innovative to deliver a range of activities in a fun and engaging way to combat real social issues affecting the region. For example, with funding from Weightmans , the programme removed barriers to swimming in Knowsley by installing a temporary swimming pool at Knowsley Lane Primary School, giving 400+ children access. The initiative returned outstanding results with many previous non-swimmers now meeting the national curriculum for their age group.

The programme also launched an Events and Competitions calendar for schools to enable pupils to compete on behalf of their school on a range of different sports.

Literacy continues to be a key component of our programme, working with schools and children to develop skills and foster an enjoyment of reading. Through targeted interventions we have seen some individual reading ages increase by two years.

Secondary Education

The Secondary Education team engaged over 3,800 students with mentoring, career guidance and academic support, boosting confidence for 81%.

Through funding from Merseyside Police, the programme delivered a Trainee Detective programme for young people identified as at risk of criminality to gain valuable insight into the process of a serious incident. 72% of participants reported increased confidence in identifying risks and making positive choices in their communities.

608 young people were supported through transition events as they moved from Year 6 into Year 7. These activities provided guidance, reassurance, and practical strategies to help students adapt successfully to their new school environment, fostering confidence, social integration and academic readiness.

Elsewhere, the programme was crowned winners of a nationwide social action project, ‘the Premier League Inspires Challenge’ where football club charities from across the country took part. The group, from Halewood Academy were judged winners after their project on female empowerment.

Our Pathways team continue to support young people with careers advice, guidance and opportunities to gain valuable insight into sector specific industries. Partnerships with Weightmans provide young people with an incredible opportunity to gain a prestigious internship within a leading law firm in the Liverpool City Region.

Everton in the Community produced and delivered a virtual reality resource which educates young people on the dangers of criminal exploitation, how to spot the signs and how to stay on positive pathways. The resource is a follow up from our virtual reality experience on knife crime which has so far been delivered to 1,300 young people.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Digital Skills Lab

The Digital Skills Lab remains a transformative initiative addressing the digital skills gap in Merseyside by providing cutting-edge STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) resources for children and adults.

As the centrepiece of the ‘E-STEAM’ programme, the lab inspires interest in science and technology, equipping participants with skills for future careers while strengthening workforce readiness. Over the past year, it has offered free digital skills training for adults, supported creative projects like podcasts, escape rooms, and enriched STEAM education for schools. Additionally, innovative programmes like coding, engineering, and robotics workshops have engaged students, breaking barriers to opportunities in STEAM.

Working Well

Employment support was provided by the Working Well team who enabled more than 1,000 adults to progress through employment pathways, achieving a 75% success rate at jobs fairs and recruitment events.

Ahead of the opening of Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, dual-branded recruitment events brought together OCS, Everton in the Community and the Department for Work and Pensions. Holding interviews and employability sessions at Goodison Park created familiarity, confidence and a strong sense of welcome. Attendance averaged at around 80%, much higher than typical recruitment events.

A series of five community sessions brought local people together with colleagues from OCS and Everton in the Community in a familiar, trusted setting. Across these events, 214 people from the area took part in interviews and employability conversations. From this group, 154 individuals (72%) were offered roles, including positions on the Cleaning, Waste and Security contracts at Everton's new stadium, and opportunities across wider OCS services. Almost 200 local people are now employed and a part of the OCS team, with a 93% retention rate.

Additionally, EitC’s involvement in the Digital Inclusion Network - launched in June 2023 – has continued to gain strength in tackling digital poverty. The weekly digital drop-in session welcomes participants from across the charity’s programme provision, and participants from Veterans to residents from HIWTHI have continued to receive digital support through the distribution of devices and data SIM cards. The systematic approach to addressing the development of digital skills, and the distribution of devices and data are helping to make for a more Digitally Inclusive offer of support. Over 50 devices and SIM cards have been distributed since joining the Merseyside Digital Inclusion Network.

EitC Thrives – Empowering individuals to reach their full potential

Under our Thrives pillar, we will empower, inspire and support our communities to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives through an array of programmes that harness the power of football, life skills and bespoke support. We will empower individuals to reach their full potential through increased confidence and skill-building initiatives.

Over the reporting period, our community provision has engaged over 1,522 participants aged 8-19 through nine after-school clubs and 12 community venues. Half-term activities provided positive alternatives for ‘at-risk’ youths and those on free meals.

Our Kicks team facilitated participant representation in tournaments and local inter-youth competitions whilst youth workers delivered innovative projects on themes such as sustainability, spoken word and photography. Issue-based workshops addressed further topics such as Black History Month, Rainbow Laces, knife crime, exploitation and violence against women and girls.

Our Home Is Where The Heart Is project continued to provide vital support for young adults at risk of homelessness, supporting eight residents and engaging 37 more through outreach. We maintained strong collaboration with City of Liverpool College, providing consistent support for participants, resulting in several transitioning to employment, education, or training, with three moving into the HIWTHI house. Our work with asylum seekers and refugees has been particularly impactful, with staff assisting students to navigate rights, employment and housing, earning positive feedback from the college.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Our Football Development programme has continued to deliver diverse projects, creating opportunities, pathways and upskilling participants, supported by impactful partnerships.

Our Early Interventions team has supported 139 young people at risk of exclusion from school, tailoring delivery to referral needs and local insights. The team also delivered the ‘She Inspires’ programme alongside the LFC Foundation, Merseyside Police and the FA, targeting 800 females across 20 schools to boost confidence and aspirations through football and sport.

And 10 participants from our She Inspires project were selected to represent Team England at the Street Child World Cup in May 2026. To elevate the project and the team’s experience, the project received funding from the PL PFA Players’ Project with Everton Women’s players Courtney Brosnan and Katja Snoeijs acting as ambassadors in the build-up to the event.

The Safe Hands programme supported 76 participants with complex and neurodiverse needs this year, incorporating Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 1 into post-16 delivery. The programme also focuses on personal and life skills, including cooking, food hygiene, ASDAN and King’s Trust qualifications, helping participants transition to education, training or employment.

Pre-16 participants focused on mindfulness, social interaction, and resilience, addressing educational gaps due to withdrawn schooling. Our Family Support Worker is on hand to assist families with debt management, referrals to CAHMS, YPAS, counselling and education support proving highly successful.

The charity secured significant funding from the Steve Morgan Foundation during this time to support youth in Speke-Garston and Knowsley. The funding will further enhance the impact model whilst provide further layered support with a community-led ADHD programme and neurodiversity support programme.

Our Safe and Steady programme continued to support individuals at risk of falls with key achievements including the identification of participants in need of critical media interventions. The programme improved physical wellbeing for participants through accessible exercise sessions, reducing anxiety about falls and promoting independence.

Now in its third year, our Blue Base Pantry continued its crucial role in combating food insecurity, helping 900 individuals access discounted quality food and essential wraparound services over 24/25.

And our disability provision continued with 14 disability football teams representing the charity on a local, national and international stage whilst we engaged 1,264 participants with SEND or disabilities through our disability and inclusion programmes.

EitC Minds – Providing accessible and comprehensive mental health support for all.

Through our Minds pillar, we are committed to significantly improving the quality of life for Liverpool residents living with dementia through a range of innovative programmes and initiatives whilst creating a comprehensive offer that guarantees quick access to high quality mental health support so everyone in the community receives the help they need.

Our purpose-built mental health and wellbeing hub, The People’s Place, marked two years since its official opening with more than 5,000 visitors benefitting from the facility’s diverse services during this time which include mental health support, physical health screenings and wellbeing activities.

Partnerships with the Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust allowed for critical medical support, including the BEAT Breathlessness Hub, which screened over 1,300 individuals and identified 40 cases of undiagnosed heart failure.

The facility also provided crisis interventions, directing individuals to appropriate support services whilst its impact was acknowledged at the HSJ Awards where it took home the Most Impactful Partnership in Preventative Healthcare, and at the NHS ConfedEXPO, both of which are highly prestigious occasions in the health and wellbeing space.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Everton in the Community’s ongoing focus on mental health expanded considerably in 2024, with evidence-based programmes offering support in response to the heightened demand caused by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. Collaborations with clinical psychologists, GPs, and mental health nurses ensured accessible, professional mental health care for vulnerable individuals.

The last 12 months has seen our Health and Wellbeing team deliver impactful projects promoting mental health literacy, awareness and healthy lifestyles to more than 8,200 participants. These initiatives achieved positive outcomes across schools and communities with 81% improving confidence and self-esteem.

In partnership with Edge Hill University, ‘Tackling the Blues’, our school-based mental health literacy project engaged 232 children across 12 schools (eight primary, four secondary). Participants co-designed a curriculum addressing mental health themes relevant to their needs. Weekly workshops, art sessions and physical activities resulted in improved mental and physical wellbeing, confidence, self-esteem and interpersonal skills.

Partnering with Rugby League Cares and Movember, we reached 2,097 young people, 349 coaches, and 259 parents in schools and community clubs through Ahead of the Game. The programme focused on mental health awareness, equipping participants with practical strategies to foster positive mental health.

Innovation and Strategy

Marketing, Media, and Communications

Everton’s exciting move to its new stadium coupled with the nostalgia and history around the final season at Goodison Park created additional communications and marketing opportunities to an extended audience.

The Communications team played a lead role in the Forever campaign, with key messaging which reinforced our presence in L4 whilst also showcasing Everton’s commitment to the area through the life-changing work of our official charity.

The marketing team meanwhile created concepts and additional marketing material at key points across Goodison and the surrounding areas to further capitalise on the noise around Everton’s stadium move which reinforced the ask for fans to help carry on the charity’s work in Liverpool 4.

Highlights from the year include:

Charitable Donations and Partnerships

Corporate partnerships have been at the heart of our work, with organisations supporting us through staff fundraising, donations, and volunteering.

Highlights over the reporting period include:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

We also continued to engage our major donors through our 1878 Community Club which continued to grow, with supporters donating £1,878 each year to safeguard the charity. Members enjoyed a virtual event with Sean Dyche and Sue Gregory, and invitations to the Blue Heart Awards and stakeholder briefings helped bring them closer to our work.

Fundraising

This year, fundraising activities were built around the final season at Goodison Park, highlights include:

We ran our first EitC Christmas campaign, raising both unrestricted income and awareness of the work we do as a charity. Work was also done to expand and develop our running and challenge event partnerships, which include:

The fundraising team grew too, with a new Fundraising Executive and later a Corporate and Philanthropic Executive.

We also improved our CRM system, refining how we manage donor pipelines, data, and supporter stewardship. This has helped us stay closer to our supporters and grow long-term giving.

Matchday fundraising was maximised through our silent auction partner Superstars across four matchday fixtures and an additional online auction connected to the last game at Goodison. The community birthday fixture also raised unrestricted income and helped raise the charity’s profile, and celebrated the work we do across the Liverpool City Region

Our weekly lottery through Sterling continues to be a steady source of support, with £1 and £2 draws keeping strong participation throughout the season.

Volunteering

In early 2024, Everton in the Community proudly achieved the Investors in Volunteers Accreditation, maintaining its position as the only Club Community Organisation (CCO) to receive this prestigious recognition. The accreditation assessment commended EitC’s commitment to volunteering, stating: “EitC has built a loyal and committed volunteering family, making a significant difference locally, nationally and internationally.”

In November 2025, over 20 Volunteers will embark on a life-changing experience to Nakuru, Kenya where they will support young people aged 3-16yrs who are growing up in poverty. Their work will include teaching English and Geography as well as educating staff and pupils on UK traditions.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Financial review

Incoming resources for the year amounted to £5,344,495 (2024 £5,367,111). Expenditure amounted to £5,364,352 (2024 £5,824,231) and gains on investments were £Nil (2024 £27,435).

Overall there was a deficit of £19,857 (2024 £429,685) which when deducted from the funds brought forward of £5,722,233 left £5,702,376 to be carried forward. This amount includes restricted funds of £3,833,230 and undesignated free reserves of £638,750.

The cash and bank balances stood at £1,581,872 (2024 £1,207,993).

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s unfunded expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been met.

Risk assessment

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 31 July 2003 and is therefore governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association which have been subject to revision and were formally adopted in May 2018.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Sir J F Jones Mr Martin Carey Mrs Susan Russell Mrs A A Waldron Ms T Gore (Resigned 24 November 2025) Ms Hannah Robinson Ms Carol Rogers Mr J A Schorah Mr G R Walters Ms L Williams Mr B Osu (Resigned 27 September 2024)

Trustees are drawn from Everton Football Club and from the wider community. Most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity when appointed, but new trustees are invited and encouraged to attend short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. The Chief Executive Officer ensures that the Board of Trustees is kept up to date with any changes in legislation, rules and regulations which may affect the charity.

None of the trustees are members and therefore have no beneficial interest in the charity. The member has guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The day to day management of the charity is delegated to the Senior Management Team which comprise:

The Board of Trustees meet on a regular basis and are provided with monthly status reports to enable them to monitor the performance of the charity.

The Trustees induction procedure includes training in relation to governance, the role of a Trustee and their responsibilities and any other matters that support their role.

The remuneration of Everton in the Community employees is set by the Board of Trustees, having taken advice from Everton FC HR department and benchmarked against similar roles in the charity sector.

All Trustees give of their time freely and no Trustee remuneration or expenses were paid in the year.

Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Xeinadin Audit Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Sir J F Jones

Trustee

12 March 2026

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors of Everton In The Community for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Everton In The Community (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 30 June 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity 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 charity’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 other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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 our audit:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report included within the trustees' report.

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

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose 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 charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

We assessed the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

Helen Furlong FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 46 Hamilton Square Birkenhead Wirral Merseyside CH41 5AR 12 March 2026

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
1,054,484
346,746
Charitable activities
4
468,477
2,774,939
Other trading activities
5
693,040
-
Investments
6
6,809
-
Total income
2,222,810
3,121,685
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
535,254
-
Charitable activities
8
1,268,217
3,560,881
Total expenditure
1,803,471
3,560,881
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
13
-
-
Net income/(expenditure)
419,339
(439,196)
Transfers between
funds
(147,564)
147,564
Net movement in
funds
10
271,775
(291,632)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2024
1,597,371
4,124,862
Fund balances at 30 June
2025
1,869,146
3,833,230		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
1,401,230
949,785
94,863
3,243,416
375,848
3,356,899
693,040
575,070
-
6,809
14,646
-
5,344,495
1,915,349
3,451,762
535,254
630,787
-
4,829,098
1,269,052
3,924,392
5,364,352
1,899,839
3,924,392
-
27,435
-
(19,857)
42,945
(472,630)
-
(563,789)
563,789
(19,857)
(520,844)
91,159
5,722,233
2,118,215
4,033,703
5,702,376
1,597,371
4,124,862		 Total
2024
£
1,044,648
3,732,747
575,070
14,646
5,367,111
630,787
5,193,444
5,824,231
27,435
(429,685)
-
(429,685)
6,151,918
5,722,233

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
Current assets
Stocks
16
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
19
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
20
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
23
Unrestricted funds
24		 2025
£
£
4,750,264
8,657
157,369
1,581,872
1,747,898
(787,681)
960,217
5,710,481
(8,105)
5,702,376
3,833,230
1,869,146
5,702,376		 2024
£
£
4,885,628
6,118
263,665
1,207,993
1,477,776
(641,171)
836,605
5,722,233
-
5,722,233
4,124,862
1,597,371
5,722,233		 2024
£
£
4,885,628
6,118
263,665
1,207,993
1,477,776
(641,171)
836,605
5,722,233
-
5,722,233
4,124,862
1,597,371
5,722,233
5,722,233
-
5,722,233
4,124,862
1,597,371
5,722,233

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 12 March 2026

Sir J F Jones Trustee

Company registration number 04851552 (England and Wales)

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by)
operations
27
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of investments
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Investment income received
Net cash generated from investing activities
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2025
£
£
348,219
(5,484)
-
-
6,809
1,325
24,335
24,335
373,879
1,207,993
1,581,872		 2024
£
£
(651,228)
(20,661)
(81,412)
1,053,520
14,646
966,093
-
-
314,865
893,128
1,207,993

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Everton In The Community is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Goodison Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 4EL.

In the event of a winding up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit can be reliably measured and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

Income from capital grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions have been met and the amount can be reliably measured.

Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to the grant funding is subject to performance conditions. Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the related services have been provided, income in advance of those services being provided is deferred.

Income from trading activities, includes income from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is recognised when earned and the charity is entitled to the receipt.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

Support costs are those that that assist the work of the charity but are not directly attributable to the charitable activities. Support costs include office costs, administrative payroll costs and governance costs which support the charity's activities. Where the support costs cannot be attributable to a direct activity they have been allocated to the costs of raising funds and charitable activities on a pro-rata basis.

Governance costs represent costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 2% on cost Leasehold land and buildings 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings 25% on cost Motor vehicles 33.33% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
513,694
346,746
Legacies
30,000
-
Donated goods and
services
510,790
-
1,054,484
346,746		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
860,440
582,302
94,863
30,000
-
-
510,790
367,483
-
1,401,230
949,785
94,863		 Total
2024
£
677,165
-
367,483
1,044,648

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Education
Performance related
grants
116,101
1,253,217
Other income
161,904
-
Health
Performance related
grants
-
448,069
Other income
25,469
-
Sport
Performance related
grants
-
63,578
Other income
96,628
-
Youth
Performance related
grants
-
1,010,075
Other income
68,375
-
468,477
2,774,939		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
1,369,318
47,504
1,374,133
161,904
171,281
-
448,069
-
943,152
25,469
7,283
-
63,578
-
62,975
96,628
16,573
-
1,010,075
-
976,639
68,375
133,207
-
3,243,416
375,848
3,356,899		 Total
2024
£
1,421,637
171,281
943,152
7,283
62,975
16,573
976,639
133,207
3,732,747

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Income from charitable activities
Performance related grants analysis
Education
2025
£
The Premier League
530,002
UEFA Foundation
-
NHS
-
The Big Lottery
3,502
Steve Morgan Foundation
678,327
PCC
-
Rugby League Carers
-
Knowsley B C
-
PSS
-
AstraZenica
15,000
Alder Hey
-
Armed Forces Covenant
-
The Kings Trust
12,000
LTA Trust
-
Changing Young Lives
81,905
Community Foundation
-
Takedo
-
Sport England
-
The Spirit Foundation
-
Feeding Liverpool
-
VOLA
38,777
Other
9,805
1,369,318		 Health
2025
£
136,671
(28,102)
6,250
67,073
65,954
-
32,500
52,417
50,100
-
-
31,059
-
-
-
-
5,707
-
-
16,343
-
12,097
448,069		 Sport
2025
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,578
-
-
-
-
50,000
-
-
-
63,578		 Youth
2025
£
270,869
-
-
-
567,483
165,433
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,290
1,010,075		 Total
2025
£
937,542
(28,102)
6,250
70,575
1,311,764
165,433
32,500
52,417
50,100
15,000
-
31,059
12,000
13,578
81,905
-
5,707
-
50,000
16,343
38,777
28,192
2,891,040		 Education
2024
£
485,501
-
-
-
865,067
10,000
-
-
-
15,000
-
-
19,500
-
-
12,448
-
-
-
-
-
14,121
1,421,637		 Health
2024
£
119,997
50,387
54,477
148,501
-
-
52,172
37,702
68,000
200,930
56,250
44,400
-
-
-
-
62,780
10,350
-
-
-
37,251
943,152		 Sport
2024
£
46,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,975
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,975		 (Continued)
Youth
Total
2024
2024
£
£
260,000
911,498
-
50,387
-
54,477
-
148,501
365,822
1,230,889
168,247
178,247
-
52,172
-
37,702
-
68,000
-
215,930
-
56,250
-
44,400
-
19,500
-
16,975
167,039
167,039
-
12,448
-
62,780
-
10,350
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,531
66,903
976,639
3,404,403		 (Continued)
Youth
Total
2024
2024
£
£
260,000
911,498
-
50,387
-
54,477
-
148,501
365,822
1,230,889
168,247
178,247
-
52,172
-
37,702
-
68,000
-
215,930
-
56,250
-
44,400
-
19,500
-
16,975
167,039
167,039
-
12,448
-
62,780
-
10,350
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,531
66,903
976,639
3,404,403
3,404,403

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

5 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Matchday income - 43,151
Fundraising events 315,270 147,943
Blue Base income 252,145 241,410
Sponsorship income 15,000 15,000
Lotteries 110,625 127,566
Other trading activities 693,040 575,070
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Income from listed investments - 10,819
Interest receivable 6,809 3,827
6,809 14,646

6 Income from investments

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

7 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Staging fundraising events 32,897 66,592
Other fundraising costs 2,953 4,152
Staff costs 137,375 186,220
173,225 256,964
Trading costs
Blue Base costs 179,109 164,749
Staff costs 88,730 111,119
Support costs 94,190 92,777
362,029 368,645
Investment management - 5,178
Total costs 535,254 630,787

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

Education
2025
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
1,331,138
Programme costs
81,401
Motor and travel
6,660
Marketing
15,951
Premises costs
2,916
Sundry costs
549
1,438,615
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support
518,996
Governance
83,821
2,041,432
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
508,762
Restricted funds
1,532,670
2,041,432		 Health
2025
£
503,166
224,534
4,009
33,994
104,349
426
870,478
319,098
51,536
1,241,112
338,261
902,851
1,241,112		 Sport
2025
£
134,657
29,697
4,964
-
-
36
169,354
60,128
9,711
239,193
166,388
72,805
239,193		 Youth
2025
£
792,942
100,811
6,137
159
12,448
796
913,293
339,273
54,795
1,307,361
254,806
1,052,555
1,307,361		 Total
2025
£
2,761,903
436,443
21,770
50,104
119,713
1,807
3,391,740
1,237,495
199,863
4,829,098
1,268,217
3,560,881
4,829,098

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

8
Expenditure on charitable activities
Previous year:
Education
2024
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
1,315,372
Programme costs
176,298
Motor and travel
18,647
Marketing
11,300
Premises costs
99,761
Sundry costs
-
1,621,378
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support
549,135
Governance
44,632
2,215,145
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
555,499
Restricted funds
1,659,646
2,215,145		 Health
2024
£
724,063
291,885
7,977
41,035
-
705
1,065,665
337,630
27,441
1,430,736
303,156
1,127,580
1,430,736		 Sport
2024
£
171,945
30,739
4,890
-
3,105
-
210,679
63,620
5,171
279,470
157,658
121,812
279,470		 (Continued)
Youth
Total
2024
2024
£
£
766,733
2,978,113
82,987
581,909
8,143
39,657
1,199
53,534
20,879
123,745
-
705
879,941
3,777,663
358,976
1,309,361
29,176
106,420
1,268,093
5,193,444
252,739
1,269,052
1,015,354
3,924,392
1,268,093
5,193,444		 (Continued)
Youth
Total
2024
2024
£
£
766,733
2,978,113
82,987
581,909
8,143
39,657
1,199
53,534
20,879
123,745
-
705
879,941
3,777,663
358,976
1,309,361
29,176
106,420
1,268,093
5,193,444
252,739
1,269,052
1,015,354
3,924,392
1,268,093
5,193,444
3,777,663
1,309,361
106,420
5,193,444
1,269,052
3,924,392
5,193,444

9 Support costs allocated to activities

Staff costs
Depreciation
Administration costs
Facilities management
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Fundraising
Education
Health
Sport
Youth		 2025
£
658,273
140,848
506,757
33,615
192,055
1,531,548
94,190
602,817
370,634
69,839
394,068
1,531,548		 2024
£
625,920
141,420
460,172
167,652
113,394
1,508,558
92,777
593,767
365,071
68,791
388,152
1,508,558

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

9
Support costs allocated to activities
Governance costs comprise:
Audit fees
Accountancy
Legal and professional
10
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets		 (Continued)
2025
2024
£
£
9,000
7,500
4,950
10,310
178,105
95,584
192,055
113,394
2025
2024
£
£
9,000
7,500
140,848
141,511		 (Continued)
2025
2024
£
£
9,000
7,500
4,950
10,310
178,105
95,584
192,055
113,394
2025
2024
£
£
9,000
7,500
140,848
141,511
113,394
2024
£
7,500
141,511

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Charitable activities
Fundraising and administration
Total
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2025
Number
104
25
129
2025
£
3,157,807
302,874
185,600
3,646,281		 2024
Number
98
35
133
2024
£
3,418,130
296,754
186,488
3,901,372

Redundancy and settlement payments totalling £28,002 were made in the reporting period.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

12 Employees (Continued)

The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows:

2025 2024
Number Number
£60,001 - £70,000 1 1
£70,001 - £80,000 - 1
£90,001 - £100,000 1 -

Remuneration of key management personnel

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Finance and Governance, the Director of Innovation and Strategy, the Director of Children and Youth Services and the Director of Adult Services.

The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel amounted to £456,552 (2024 £488,854).

13 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Sale of investments - 27,435

14 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

15
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
1,105,488
Additions
-
At 30 June 2025
1,105,488
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
463,665
Depreciation charged in the year
22,110
At 30 June 2025
485,775
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
619,713
At 30 June 2024
957,308
16
Stocks
Raw materials and consumables
17
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
18
Loans and overdrafts
Other loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year		 Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
4,185,313
348,691
-
5,484
4,185,313
354,175
-
294,729
83,706
31,865
83,706
326,594
4,101,607
27,581
3,869,828
53,962		 Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
4,185,313
348,691
-
5,484
4,185,313
354,175
-
294,729
83,706
31,865
83,706
326,594
4,101,607
27,581
3,869,828
53,962		 Motor
vehicles
£
110,195
-
110,195
105,665
3,167
108,832
1,363
4,530
2025
£
8,657
2025
£
107,312
35,086
14,971
157,369
2025
£
24,335
16,230
8,105		 Total
£
5,749,687
5,484
354,175 5,755,171
294,729
31,865		 864,059
140,848
326,594 1,004,907
27,581 4,750,264
53,962 4,885,628
2024
£
6,118
2024
£
111,930
122,220
29,515
263,665
2024
£
-
-
-

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

18 Loans and overdrafts

(Continued)

The charity received a 3 year loan for £25,000 from The People's Postcode Lottery. Interest is charged at 3% and is repayable by monthly instalments of £727.03 commencing in June 2025.

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
Notes £ £
Borrowings 16,230 -
Other taxation and social security 75,102 83,748
Deferred income 21 496,124 397,312
Trade creditors 107,204 56,790
Other creditors 40,133 45,213
Accruals 52,888 58,108
787,681 641,171
20 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025 2024
£ £
Borrowings 8,105 -
21 Deferred income
2025 2024
£ £
Other deferred income 496,124 397,312
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities 496,124 397,312
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 July 2024 397,312 784,673
Released from previous periods (397,312) (784,673)
Resources deferred in the year 496,124 397,312
Deferred income at 30 June 2025 496,124 397,312

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

22 Retirement benefit schemes
2025 2024
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 185,600 186,488

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

Pension contributions outstanding at 30 June 2025 amounted to £Nil (2024 £29,048).

23 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1
Community properties
Blue Family
Central office costs
Children and Youth
Digital Skills Lab
Disability
Early Interventions
Employability
Everton Veterans Hub
Falls Prevention
Football Development
Health and Wellbeing
Home is Where the Heart Is
Imagine Your Goals
Innovation and Strategy
Pass on the Memories
People's Place
Primary
Quality Assurance
Secondary
Social Action
Stand Together
Starting Well
Targeted Support
Youth Inclusion		 July 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
3,564,056
-
-
-
19,974
(47,609)
229,839
41,677
(231,314)
-
90,223
(117,357)
-
78,868
(43,082)
-
71,704
(72,803)
-
218,945
(178,286)
-
85,145
(118,890)
-
91,045
(89,712)
-
52,417
(60,015)
36,000
2,483
(38,483)
8,089
85,388
134,789
22,000
125,657
(130,463)
-
(27,827)
(28,562)
-
93,016
(154,888)
-
137,130
(60,890)
224,350
95,568
(352,631)
-
376,087
(376,087)
-
59,999
(99,539)
14,546
587,375
(508,870)
-
59,993
(43,706)
-
77,763
(75,957)
19,570
60,697
(52,684)
5,974
180,154
(156,617)
438
458,204
(387,647)
4,124,862
3,121,685
(3,560,881)		 Transfers
At 30 June
2025
£
£
(73,231)
3,490,825
27,635
-
(40,202)
-
27,134
-
-
35,786
1,099
-
(2,500)
38,159
33,745
-
(1,333)
-
7,598
-
-
-
41,312
-
(17,194)
-
56,389
-
61,872
-
(1,130)
75,110
60,250
27,537
-
-
39,540
-
(45,117)
47,934
(3,716)
12,571
(1,806)
-
(1,000)
26,583
(3,425)
26,086
(18,356)
52,639
147,564
3,833,230		 Transfers
At 30 June
2025
£
£
(73,231)
3,490,825
27,635
-
(40,202)
-
27,134
-
-
35,786
1,099
-
(2,500)
38,159
33,745
-
(1,333)
-
7,598
-
-
-
41,312
-
(17,194)
-
56,389
-
61,872
-
(1,130)
75,110
60,250
27,537
-
-
39,540
-
(45,117)
47,934
(3,716)
12,571
(1,806)
-
(1,000)
26,583
(3,425)
26,086
(18,356)
52,639
147,564
3,833,230
3,833,230

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

23
Restricted funds
Previous year:
At 1
Community properties
Blue Family
Central office costs
Digital Skills Lab
Disability
Employability
Everton Veterans Hub
Falls Prevention
Football Development
Health and Wellbeing
Home is Where the Heart Is
Imagine Your Goals
Innovation and Strategy
Lifelong Learning
National Citizen Service
Neighbourhood
Pass on the Memories
People's Place
Primary
Quality Assurance
Secondary
Stand Together
Starting Well
Targeted Support
Twinning
Youth Inclusion
Youth Support		 July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
3,642,081
-
-
123,558
144,728
(268,286)
-
229,205
(19,563)
-
88,969
(99,175)
2,800
65,226
(121,811)
-
111,581
(111,581)
5,935
117,495
(148,145)
-
37,702
(49,553)
6,250
12,120
(40,718)
-
203,739
(195,650)
-
42,225
(204,321)
-
5,070
(41,811)
-
189,628
(196,026)
-
35,222
(150,779)
-
167,039
(167,039)
-
30,805
(30,805)
-
35,492
(50,478)
234,282
263,710
(273,642)
-
344,876
(344,876)
-
2,900
(89,702)
-
405,022
(390,476)
-
53,529
(64,009)
-
69,517
(49,947)
-
421,618
(414,740)
18,800
(193)
(23,632)
-
372,175
(371,737)
-
2,362
(5,890)
4,033,706
3,451,762
(3,924,392)		 (Continued)
Transfers
At 30 June
2024
£
£
(78,025)
3,564,056
-
-
20,197
229,839
10,206
-
53,785
-
-
-
24,715
-
11,851
-
58,348
36,000
-
8,089
184,096
22,000
36,741
-
6,398
-
115,557
-
-
-
-
-
14,986
-
-
224,350
-
-
86,802
-
-
14,546
10,480
-
-
19,570
(904)
5,974
5,025
-
-
438
3,528
-
563,786
4,124,862

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

23 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Community Properties

This fund represents community properties which have been grant funded. The fund will be reduced each year in line with the related depreciation charges.

Blue Family

Funded by Feeding Liverpool, the Arnold Clark Community Fund and donations, this programme provides a food pantry and outreach programme to the most vulnerable, socially isolated and at-risk members of the community.

Central Office Costs

Supported the Premier League, the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Service and the National Lottery, this function provides administrative support to the charity and delivers lifesaving skills and first aid training to community members.

Children and Youth

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation, the area focuses on our impact model’s five interlocking themes: education, pathways, support, community, and health and wellbeing. Through these themes, the programme provide holistic support for children and young people, creating positive opportunities, strengthening connections, and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Digital Skills Lab

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation and AstraZeneca, this programme improves digital and maths skills along with problem solving, critical thinking, resilience and team working. It aims to enhance the interest of disadvantaged groups of young people in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) careers with the aim to bridge the widening STEM skills gap across the Liverpool City Region.

Disability

Funded by the Spirit Foundation and Lawn Tennis Association, this programme includes projects that support children, young people and adults with various disabilities including learning, sensory and physical. Provision includes weekly sessions in schools and community settings alongside football teams that train weekly and compete in various regional, national and international tournaments.

Early Interventions

Funded by the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation and Home Office, this programme supports young people who are at risk of offending or have offended.

Employability

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation, the King’s Trust and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this programme aims to provide disadvantaged young persons and children transitioning leaving formal education with the skills to secure, and pathways into, employment.

Everton Veterans

Funded by the National Lottery, the Armed Forces Covenant and donations, this programme supports military veterans who have returned to civilian life and might be at risk of developing poor physical and/or mental health. This project supports with health improvement, education and employment.

Falls Prevention

Funded by Knowsley Borough Council, this programme delivers a series of low-impact physical activity sessions for residents across Knowsley, who are at risk of falls.

Football Development

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation and established local partnerships, this programme is dedicated to growing football at grassroots, youth and community levels. It looks to increase engagement in sport by promoting positive change and health lifestyles through a wide range of football-related pathways.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

23 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Health Interventions

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation, the Premier League and Rugby League Cares, these programmes support participants who are experiencing, or at risk of, mental health difficulties, while also increasing mental health awareness and literacy across the wider community. Through targeted sessions and workshops, participants learn how to understand and look after their mental wellbeing, recognise the signs when someone may be struggling, and respond appropriately. The programmes also promote physical health and wellbeing, recognising the strong link between physical activity and positive mental health. Additional support is available for neurodiverse young people, including QB testing.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Funded by Home Office, the Steve Morgan Foundation, the Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Service and specific fundraising activities, this programme develops a supported living initiative for homeless young people and young people at risk of homelessness.

Imagine Your Goals

Funded by donations, this programme supports males and females aged 18+ with various mental health conditions referred from Merseycare. Weekly sessions take place across Merseyside, including football and fitness sessions alongside providing training, volunteering and employment opportunities for participants.

Innovation and Strategy

Supported by donations, fundraising activities, the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation and the Postcode Lottery Boost Fund to contribute towards the creation of an Events Manager role, this function focuses on sustainability and growth the development of fundraising initiatives, corporate partnerships, trading activities, volunteer support, data management and marketing and communications.

Pass on the Memories

Supported by Christopher Ward, this programme provides a range of activities to older community members who have, or are at risk of developing, dementia or social isolation, providing enrichment to participants and as a support system for carers.

People’s Place

Funded by the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation, Takeda and the National Lottery, the People’s Place is a purpose-built physical and mental health hub, which houses a range of projects to improve the physical and mental health of the local population. The programmes within the People’s Place bring together physical and mental health to improve the overall wellbeing of people and improve health outcomes.

Primary

Funded by the Premier League and Steve Morgan Foundation, this is a national curriculum-linked education programme using the appeal of the Premier League and Everton Football Club to inspire primary school children to learn, be active and develop important skills.

Quality Assurance

Funded by the Premier League, the Quality Assurance function oversees programme delivery to ensure it is delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with best practices and safety standards.

Secondary

Funded by the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation and NCS, this is a national curriculum-linked education programme using the appeal of the Premier League and Everton Football Club to inspire secondary school children to learn, be active and develop important skills.

Social Action

Funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation, this programme empowers young people to make a positive difference in their communities, including providing enrichment opportunities that build skills, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

23 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Stand Together

Funded by donations, the Premier League and Merseycare, this programme supports men and women aged 70+ who have been identified as socially isolated. Participants attend weekly sessions at the Blue Base alongside regular visits to various Merseyside attractions and landmarks.

Starting Well

Funded by PSS and Liverpool City Council, this programme supports new parents with the transition into parenthood to help prevent poor physical health and/or mental health from developing. A strong focus is on improving health outcomes for the whole family.

Targeted Support

Funded by the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation and Home Office, this programme supports young people with neurodiverse, SEND, and complex needs through bespoke support packages, including 1:1 and group sessions. It promotes physical, emotional, social, and educational development, helping to build stronger connections between participants, communities, and players, whilst tackling inequalities, raising aspirations, and inspiring positive change.

Youth Inclusion

Funded by the Premier League, the Steve Morgan Foundation, the Duke of Edinburgh, Merseyside Police and PCC, the programme inspires young people to achieve their potential and improve their wellbeing by using the power of football to engage them in positive activities and develop key life skills. It delivers free football, multisports, dance/arts, personal development, and educational sessions for 8–18-year-olds across Merseyside, with a focus on supporting those at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, or social exclusion.

24 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1
Community
Properties
General funds
Previous year: At 1
Community
Properties
General funds		 July 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
1,262,981
-
-
334,390
2,222,810
(1,803,471)
1,597,371
2,222,810
(1,803,471)
July 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
1,274,554
-
(30,035)
843,661
1,915,349
(1,869,804)
2,118,215
1,915,349
(1,899,839)		 Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30 June
2025
£
£
£
(32,585)
-
1,230,396
(114,979)
-
638,750
(147,564)
-
1,869,146
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30 June
2024
£
£
£
18,462
-
1,262,981
(582,251)
27,435
334,390
(563,789)
27,435
1,597,371

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

25 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 30 June 2025:
Tangible assets
1,259,439
3,490,825
Current assets/(liabilities)
617,812
342,405
Long term liabilities
(8,105)
-
1,869,146
3,833,230
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 30 June 2024:
Tangible assets
1,321,572
3,564,056
Current assets/(liabilities)
275,799
560,806
1,597,371
4,124,862		 Total
2025
£
4,750,264
960,217
(8,105)
5,702,376
Total
2024
£
4,885,628
836,605
5,722,233

EVERTON IN THE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

26 Related party transactions

Everton in the Community is the charitable arm of Everton Football Club. During the year Everton Football Club donated £360,000 (2024 £360,000) towards the operational costs of the charity. In addition Everton Football Club incurred operating costs amounting to £510,790 (2024 £367,483). These costs are included as donations and support costs.

27
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
Deficit for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Gain on disposal of investments
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
Decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Increase/(decrease) in deferred income
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
28
Analysis of changes in net funds
At
Cash at bank and in hand
Loans falling due within one year
Loans falling due after more than one year		 1 July 2024
£
1,207,993
-
-
1,207,993		 2025
2024
£
£
(19,857)
(429,685)
(6,809)
(14,646)
-
(27,435)
140,848
141,420
(2,539)
572
106,296
125,694
31,468
(59,877)
98,812
(387,361)
348,219
(651,318)
Cash flows At 30 June 2025
£
£
373,879
1,581,872
(16,230)
(16,230)
(8,105)
(8,105)
349,544
1,557,537