**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**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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|
|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB**
## **BALANCE SHEET 30 APRIL 2024**
|||**2024**|2023|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**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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C Millington - Trustee
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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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## **DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB**
## **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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**DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB**
## **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|
|---|---|
||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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**DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB**
## **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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**DRONFIELD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB**
## **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|
|---|---|---|
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|
|---|---|---|
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)|
|---|---|---|
## **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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