REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1099938
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
FOR
DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 to 14 |
DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of young people by providing opportunities and facilities for playing association football.
Dronfield Town FC is a grassroots football club that provides the opportunity for all the local community to participate in and enjoy the beautiful game. This has always been and always will be the focus of the club.
Significant Activities Off the field
Off the field the club continues to provide a pathway for young footballers in the area. We have introduced two Boys under 7 teams this year and 1 under 7 girls' team. The players in this team started in our nursery and wildcat programme at the age of 4 years old.
We have continued to develop the HE Barnes stadium by the introduction of a marquee which provides much needed additional cover for spectators and continue to invest in the playing surface.
Our annual fundraising events continue to go from strength to strength through the support from local people and local businesses.
The club has once again attained Charter Standard Status.
On the field
The Men's First team finished 10th in the NCEL in what was a really successful season after what was a tough one last year.
The ladies first team yet again continued to go from strength to strength but unfortunately missed out on another promotion by two points.
However they had a really good FA Cup run which saw them get to the 3rd Qualifying Round. Unfortunately they were knocked out in what was a very close game.
The Ladies reserve team had a tough season but this was expected due to it being their first ever season. Work has been put in place to develop the pathway form the junior section to the reserve team.
The under 21's had a tough season in terms of results; the management team made a conscious decision to lower the average age of the team to hopefully be able to work with the same players for a few years. The average age of the team this season was 17.
The Over 35's reached a cup final but unfortunately lost 2-1. The Over 45's continued to play in the Wragg League
Across the junior section the club continues to provide a pathway for young footballers in the area. We have introduced two Boys under 7 teams this year and 1 under 7 girls' team. The players in this team started in our nursery and wildcat programme at the age of 4 years old.
Public benefit
We have complied with our duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
Notable achievements for the 2023-2024 year were as follows:
Girls
U7's - Shield Runners Up U12's - Winner of Division 3 U14's Black - Cup Runners Up and Division 1 Runners Up U14's Red - Division 2 Runners Up U15 - Division Two Runners Up U16 - Division Runners Up
Boys
Under 7's Red - Cup Winners Under 8 Red - Cup Winners Under 8 Black - Cup Winners Under 9's Black - League Winners and Cup Winners Under 10's - Cup Winners Under 11's - Cup Winners Under 13's - Promoted
Sponsors/Donators
The club wishes to thank its many sponsors and those who have kindly donated towards the club, these have both significantly helped boost our finances and provide stability to the Club. The generosity shown by these sponsors and donors is greatly appreciated.
Our sponsors are listed alphabetically below:
Alfred Dunham & Sons Banner Jones Emma House HLC IT Solutions John Jackson Properties Mint Leaf Optimum Finance Solutions Proper Pasty Company Smoke Control Services
British Heart Foundation Stora Enso UK Bullion Rawson Renovations
B&S Tyres CMJ Crane Services HE Barnes Inplenion Lightwood Monarch Resin Floors Plumco Raspberry Beret NFU Mutual
AMJR Property Management B&S Tyres Bell & Buxton Solicitors CMJ Crane Services GBN Primo Ltd HE Barnes Hyde Park Pub Inplenion King Field Electronics Lightwood Monaghan's Monarch Resin Floors Padgets Builders Merchants Plumco PVT Mobile Caravan Service Raspberry Beret Spencer's Solictors NFU Mutual The Bakewell Tart Shop & Coffee House Staves Estate Agents Whittam & Cox Yes Tax Prospera Totally Sports Insurance Cordtape Environmental Taylor Emmett
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The increased income generated by the Club over the previous season was mainly due to an increase in player subscriptions for the junior section which was required to meet increased costs.
The most significant costs for the junior section continues to be pitch hire and equipment.
Total income received by the Club amounted to £202,508 an increase of £16,799 on the 2023 year. Total costs amounted to £214,145, an increase of £30,417 on the previous year, resulting in a deficit for the year of £11,637.
Steps have been taken to increase revenue for the 2025 year, including a further increase in player subscriptions to ensure that expected expenditure is covered for the year.
The Club has a policy of retaining sufficient reserves to ensure that it is capable of being able to meet its ongoing financial commitments and develop the ground at Stonelow for the benefit of all members of the Club.
The unrestricted funds of the Club amounted to £77,130 as at 30 April 2024 (2023 - £88,767). This shows a decrease in funds of £11,637.
The Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the Club continuing as a going concern.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Charity constitution
The Club was established under a constitution and is a registered charity (No:1099938).
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
All members of the Executive Committee except the honorary officers shall retire from office together at the beginning of every Annual General Meeting but may be re-elected or re-appointed.
The Trustees are selected by the Executive Committee and any appointment or removal is approved by the members at general meetings.
The club would like to thank all the Committee members, Managers, Volunteers, Players, Parents and supporters for all their efforts.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1099938
Principal address
17 Holmesdale Road Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2FA
Trustees
S Bradwell N Green P Williams C Millington
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Marriott Gibbs Rees Wallis Limited Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor Unit 4, Broadfield Court Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0XF 01/07/2025 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. BD (Ex C Millington - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dronfield Town Football Club
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Dronfield Town Football Club (the Trust) for the year ended 30 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement - matters of concern identified
I have completed my examination.
Sufficient supporting documentation was unable to be provided and evidenced for material amounts of income. This means that for these amounts sampled we were unable to verify income completeness.
I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention that give me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Tina Dawn Havenhand FCCA
Marriott Gibbs Rees Wallis Limited Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor Unit 4, Broadfield Court Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 0XF
01/07/2025 Date: .............................................
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 145,028 Other trading activities 2 57,480 Total 202,508 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 214,145 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,637) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 88,767 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 77,130 |
2023 Total funds £ 133,855 51,854 185,709 183,728 1,981 86,786 88,767 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
BALANCE SHEET 30 APRIL 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 9,715 | 9,845 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 7 | 1,000 | 5,375 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 82,235 | 91,560 | |
| CREDITORS | 83,235 | 96,935 | |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (15,820) | (18,013) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 67,415 | 78,922 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 77,130 | 88,767 | |
| NET ASSETS | 77,130 | 88,767 | |
| FUNDS | 9 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 77,130 | 88,767 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 77,130 | 88,767 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 01/07/2025
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| 2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising events Kit sponsorship Catering 3. RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies Sundries Pitch hire League fees and registrations Kit and equipment Fines Stonelow development Stonelow running costs Training and DBS 1st team account Under 21's account Sunday account Over 35's account Over 45's A account Over 45's B account Women's account Expenditure on grant funding Travel Depreciation Support costs Investment management costs Support costs Aggregate amounts |
2024 £ 4,251 20,085 33,144 57,480 2024 £ 274 54,773 4,790 33,496 1,026 4,738 20,735 3,763 19,939 4,624 - 1,161 190 310 13,467 6,342 6,000 3,129 795 179,552 2024 £ 5,945 214,145 |
2023 £ 5,814 20,777 25,263 51,854 2023 £ 157 59,444 4,238 28,608 324 163 11,784 4,692 12,480 574 155 5,875 3,926 - 7,161 6,330 2,028 2,126 778 150,843 2023 £ 10,269 183,728 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2024 nor for the year ended 30 April 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2024 nor for the year ended 30 April 2023.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
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| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 133,855 |
| Other trading activities | 51,854 |
| Total | 185,709 |
| EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds |
183,728 |
| NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward |
1,981 86,786 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 88,767 |
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Plant and machinery £ Cost At 1 May 2023 27,512 Additions - At 30 April 2024 27,512 Depreciation At 1 May 2023 17,667 Charge for year 2,505 At 30 April 2024 20,172 Net book value At 30 April 2024 7,340 At 30 April 2023 9,845 |
Motor vehicles £ - 3,000 3,000 - 625 625 2,375 - |
Totals £ 27,512 3,000 30,512 17,667 3,130 20,797 9,715 9,845 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1/5/23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 88,767 TOTAL FUNDS 88,767 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 202,508 TOTAL FUNDS 202,508 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1/5/22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 86,786 TOTAL FUNDS 86,786 |
2024 2023 £ £ 1,000 5,375 2024 2023 £ £ 5,176 10,669 10,644 7,344 15,820 18,013 Net movement At in funds 30/4/24 £ £ (11,637) 77,130 (11,637) 77,130 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (214,145) (11,637) (214,145) (11,637) Net movement At in funds 30/4/23 £ £ 1,981 88,767 1,981 88,767 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 185,709 185,709 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (183,728) 1,981 (183,728) 1,981 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1/5/22 in funds £ £ 86,786 (9,656) 86,786 (9,656) |
At 30/4/24 £ 77,130 77,130 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 388,217 388,217 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (397,873) (9,656) (397,873) (9,656) |
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10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 April 2024.
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gifts Grants Subscriptions Tournament income 1st Team account Sunday Team account Over 35's account Over 45's A account Women's account Women's Development account Under 21's account Over 45's B account Stonelow running costs Stonelow development account Other trading activities Fundraising events Kit sponsorship Catering Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Sundries Pitch hire League fees and registrations Kit and equipment Fines Stonelow development Stonelow running costs Training and DBS 1st team account Under 21's account Sunday account Over 35's account Over 45's A account Over 45's B account Women's account Carried forward |
2024 £ - 6,116 89,305 2,508 14,493 - 1,612 2,086 12,730 - 2,775 471 7,073 5,859 145,028 4,251 20,085 33,144 57,480 202,508 274 54,773 4,790 33,496 1,026 4,738 20,735 3,763 19,939 4,624 - 1,161 190 310 13,467 163,286 |
2023 £ 3 6,500 77,665 2,980 7,259 720 1,696 1,618 11,693 2,103 5,678 2,082 7,662 6,196 133,855 5,814 20,777 25,263 51,854 185,709 157 59,444 4,238 28,608 324 163 11,784 4,692 12,480 574 155 5,875 3,926 - 7,161 139,581 |
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DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| Raising donations and legacies Brought forward Expenditure on grant funding Travel Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Other trading activities Fundraising costs Presentation evening Catering Donations Support costs Management Insurance Telephone Advertising Sundries Computer costs Finance Bank charges Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Total resources expended Net (expenditure)/income |
2024 £ 163,286 6,342 6,000 3,129 178,757 - 7,771 20,877 - 28,648 322 - 795 380 860 2,357 563 3,820 214,145 (11,637) |
2023 £ 139,581 6,330 2,028 2,126 150,065 100 6,430 15,586 500 22,616 1,453 180 778 413 464 3,288 779 6,980 183,728 1,981 |
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