OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2023-04-30-accounts

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

Litke Wood & Co Limited

Chartered Certified Accountants

105 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5DR

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

CONTENTS

PAGE
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiners Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual Director’s report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30[th] April 2023.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and 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 Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2015).

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Number: 1106178 Registered Office: 39 Harewood Close Northwich Cheshire CW9 8XH Trustees: Andrew Ralph Howard Crompton Independent examiner: Graham Wood FCCA Litke Wood & Co Limited 105 Witton Street Northwich Cheshire CW9 5DR

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The Charity achieved charitable status on 5[th] October 2004. It is governed by the Constitution adopted on 2[nd] September 2004. A list of trustees serving during the year is set out above.

The Board of Trustees is accountable for ensuring the Charity’s good governance, financial prudence and solvency. The Trustees must also be sure that legal and human resources responsibilities are met, and that strategies and policies are consistent with the Charity’s overall strategic objectives.

OBJECTIVES AND AIMS

The objective of the Charity is to support young people in mid Cheshire through the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing football.

Page 1

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment Policy

The board of trustees does not directly invest other than in cash on bank deposit, and believes this policy is appropriate for the Charity.

Principle Funding Sources

Significant funding continues to come from monthly subscriptions from parents of players.

Result of the Year

The results of the year are detailed in the attached documents.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Account Standards (UKGAAP).

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

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. 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.

Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 16[th] January 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

ANDREW RALPH, Trustee

Page 2

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I present my report on the accounts for the year ended 30[th] April 2023.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the 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 2015) have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Graham Wood FCCA 16[th] January 2024

Page 3

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] APRIL 2023

2023 2022
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscriptions & registrations 79,590 71,546
Interest Received 42 1
Gift Aid 20,668 0
Sponsorships 15,716 19,606
Grants 0 2,200
Wildcats 4 658
116,020 94,011
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Equipment 11,664 4,297
Course Fees 3,289 726
Training & pitch hire 35,085 38,398
Postage & stationery 38 10
Player fines 810 320
Referees’ fees 4,695 4,621
League registration fees 4,709 2,445
Affiliation fees 1,130 614
Coaching fees 5,340 4,893
Entertaining 363 598
Sundry expenses 588 238
Defibrillators 5,784 1,800
Kit 28,817 28,631
Trophies 2,529 1,932
Tournament costs 770 200
Charitable Donations 436 800
Main Club Season Tickets 3,600 3,600
109,647 94,401
(DEFICIT) SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 6,373 (390)

Page 4

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30[th] April 2023

for Witton Albion Junior Football Club

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30th APRIL 2023
2023 2022
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 49,544 43,171
NET ASSETS 49,544 43,171
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds b/fwd 43,171 43,561
(Deficit) Surplus for the year 6,373 (390)
Unrestricted funds c/fwd 49,544 43,171

Page 5

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] May 2022 To 30[th] April 2023

Charity name: Witton Albion Junior Football Club

Charity registration number: 1106178

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The promotion of community participation in
healthy recreation for the benefit of children
in Mid-Cheshire by the provision of facilities
to play football.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Normal trading activity
The provision of football training and
development in the Mid-Cheshire area for
boys and girls up to the age of 18. This
includes entering local football leagues &
County and District Cup competitions,
training facilities and also participation in
friendly games and tournaments. The club
has been awarded the status of ‘England
Accredited’ (formerly Charter Standard
Community Club) by the FA.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees confirm they are aware of the
guidance issued and will use this guidance
in its governance of the football club and its
activities.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The club operates all of its activities based
on 100% volunteers. Volunteers managing
teams and the Club Management Committee
are DBS checked.
Other The club’s daily operating decisions are
taken by the Club Management Committee
with major items of expenditure referred to
the regular Committee Meetings and voted
on by all members of the Management
Committee.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Player numbers continued to increase during
the reporting period with increased income
as a result. All coaches, new and existing,
continue to have all relevant training and
courses paid for by the club to ensure they,
and the club, are fully compliant. The club
was awarded the FA’s ‘England Accredited’’
status (formerly the ‘Charter Standard’
status) with the highest possible 3-star
status.
Paid coaches continue to be utilised to help
teams and to further develop the players and
volunteer coaches within the club.
Membership of the Junior Football Club
provides children with free entry to Witton
Albion Football Club senior fixtures. This
encourages children and parents to watch
local football in the Community to support a
local football team. Each junior team has the
opportunity to provide ball persons for the
senior fixtures. The club subsidises two
season tickets for each team’s management
to attend the games.
Additional girls teams were created as a
direct product of the Wildcats sessions to
encourage girls to take up football.
Defib battery renewal at a cost of £5800.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The club had a surplus of £6373 during the
period of activity 1stMay 2022 to 30thApril
2023. The bank account funds were
sufficient for this planned activity and remain
so for next year’s planned activities. A Gift
Aid claim of £20668 was made during this
period.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Cash in the bank is held for future
expenditure on FA courses for new and
existing coaches, kit renewal (each team is
on a 2-year kit cycle), equipment and hire of
training and match day facilities. Reserve
account also holds funds on behalf of teams
who have raised sponsorship monies.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £49544
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are currently no uncertainties in the
club’s status as a going concern. The
existing monthly membership payment of
£16 has remained static for approximately
10 years. To ensure future growth can be
maintained a decision to increase the
monthly amount was taken and will be
implemented within the next reporting
period.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Monthly membership payments from parents
(collected over a 12 month rolling period).
Gift Aid, team sponsorship, Football
Foundation grants.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
Fluctuating subscription payments from
parents. Loss ofplayers to other clubs in the
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 region or loss of interest in football. Lack of
sponsorship. Increased costs of training and
match day facilities. Increased costs of kit
and equipment.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 Club
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Selected annually at AGM – all positions are
eligible for annual re-election.
In selecting individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity
trustees must have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for
the effective administration of the Charity.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Management Committee comprising of
Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer,
Child Welfare Officer and Purchasing
Officer.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other Awarded 3-star ‘England Accredited’ status
by the FA.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Witton Albion Junior Football Club
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1106178
Charity’s principal address 39 Harewood Close
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 8XH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to appoint
trustee (ifany)
Timothy Pont From 7thMarch 2018 to
date
Howard Crompton Secretary From 7thMarch 2018 to
date
Andy Ralph Treasurer From 7thMarch 2018 to
date
20

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Andrew Ralph Position (eg Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 30th January 2024