Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30, April 2025 for Witton Albion Junior Football Club Litke Wood & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 105 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 SDR
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Flnancial statements for the Year Ended 30, April 2025 for Witton Albion Junior Football Club CONTENTS PAGE Report of the Trustees Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activlties Balance Sheet
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 30, Aprll 2025 for Witton Alblon Junlor Football Club REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES The Trustees are pleased to present their annual Dlrector's report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30, April 2025. The tinancial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I" January 20151. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number: 1106178 Reglstered 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 Charlty achieved charitable status on S October 2004. It is governed by the Constitution adopted on 2 September 2004. A list of trustees serving during the year is set out above. The Board of Trustees Is accotjntable for ensuring the Charity's good governance, linancial prudence and solvency. The Trustee5 must also be sure that legal and human resources responsibllities are met, and that Strategies and policies are consistent with the Charity's over311 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 faclllties for playing football. Page I
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 30, April 2025 for Wltton Albion Junior Football Club FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment Pollcy 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 Fundlng Sources Slgnificant funding continues to come from monthly subscriptions from parents of players. Result of the Year The result5 of the year are detalled 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 IUKGAAPI. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are requlred to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently, observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It Is Inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business The Trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accounting records whlch dlsclose wlth asonable accuyacv 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 step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 25, February 2026 and signed on Its behalf bv.. ANDREW RALPH, Trustee Page 2
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30, April 2025 for Witton Albion Junior Football Club INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES I present my report on the accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year ILJnder Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and that an independent examination is required. l 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 account5 under Section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charlty Commission (under Section 145lSllbl of the 2011 Act); and to 5t?te whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance wlth 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 3CCDunts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts and seeklng 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 whSch glves 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 Reporknng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitr'es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151 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 25, February 2026 Page 3
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30, Aprll 2025 for Witton Albion Junior Football Club STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30, APRIL 2025 2025 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Subscrlptions & registrations Interest Recelved Gift Aid Sponsorshlps Grants Wlldcats 77,920 596 484 32,656 3,359 81,565 702 27,233 19,385 891 115,015 129,776 RESOURCES EXPENDED Equipment Course Fee5 Training & pitch hire Postage & stationery Player fines Referees, fees League registration fees Afliliation fees Coaching fees Entertaining Sundry expenses Defibrillator5 Kit Trophies Tournament costs Charitable Donatlons Main Club Support 17,241 1,930 52,619 13,579 2,145 42,814 14 727 4,225 4,987 1,235 3,935 332 312 1,094 4,257 6,137 1,119 3,750 218 456 153 40,096 4,164 1,630 845 8,600 144,313 29,255 3,892 2,615 2,298 3,600 115,963 {DEFICIT) SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 129,298} 13,813 Page 4
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30, April 2025 for Witton Albion Junior Football Club BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30, APRIL 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 34,048 63,357 NET ASSETS 34,048 63,357 FUND5 Unrestricted funds blfiNd Deficltl for the year Unrestricted funds c/fwd 63,357 129,2981 34,059 49,544 13,813 63,357 Page 5
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st May 2024 To 30 April 2025 Charity name: Wltton Albion Junior Football Club Charity registration number: 1106178 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in its governing document Para 1.17 The promotion of community participalion in healthy recreation for the benefit of children in Mid-cheshire by the provision of facilities to la football. Normal trading activity Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefil, in particular, the 8clivilies, projects or services identified in the accounts. Pera 1.17 and 1.19 The provision of football training and development in the Mid-cheshire area for boys and girls up to the age of 18. This inGludes entering local football leagues & County Cup competitions, training facilities and also participation in friendly games and lournamenls. The club has been awarded the status of 'England Accredited, (formerly Charter Standard Community Club) by ihe FA. The trustees confirm they are aware of the guidance issued and will use this guidance in its governance of the football club and ils activities. stalem8nt confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pora 1.18 Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP ref&r8ntè Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.3B Policy on social investment including program related investment The club operates all of its activities based on 1 OOO/D volunteers. Volunteers managing teams and the Club Management Committee Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunleers
are DBS checked and all have completed the FA Safe uardin Children course. 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 Managemenl Committee. Other Achievements and Performance SORP iefar@nc8 Player numbers maintained throughout the period even with several teams folding during the reporting perlod. All coaches, new and existing, continue to have 811 relevant training and courses paid for by the club lo ensure they, and the club, are fully compliant. The club retained its FA'S 'England Accredited" status (formerly the 'Charter Standard, slatus) wlth a 2-star rating. Summary of the main achievemenls of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20 Membership of the Junior Foolball Club provides children with free entry to Wilton Albion Football Club senior fixtures. This encourages chlldren and parents to watch football in Ihe Community lo support a local football team. Each junior team has the opportunily to provide ball persons for the senior fixtures. The club subsidlses two season tickets for each team's management to attend the games. Additional girls teams were creat8d direct from the Wildcats sessions to encourage irls to take u football. Additional informatlon {optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Par8 1.41 Performan of fundralslng activities against objectives sot Para 1.41 Investment performance ainst ob'eclives Para 1.41
Other Financial Review Review of the charily's financial position at the end of the period Pera 1.21 The club had a deficit of £-29298 during the period of activity 1, May 2024 10 30, April 2025. The bank account funds were sufficient for this planned activity and remain so for next year's planned aclivilies. No major Gift Aid claim was made which ex lains the deficit. Cash in the bank is held for future expenditure on FA courses for new and existing c08ches, kil renewaS leach team is on a 2-year kil Cycle), equipment and hire of training and match day facilities. Reserve account also holds funds on behalf of teams who have raised s onsorshi monies. £34059 statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1,22 Amount of reserves hold Reasons for holdlng zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficil Explanalion of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Pa• 1.24 Psra 1.23 There are currently no uncertainties in the club's status as a going concern. The 6xisling 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 considered and is due lo be implemented within the next reporting eriod. Additional informatlon loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- Monthly membership payments from parents (collected over 8 12 month rolling period). Gift Aid, team sponsorship, Football Foundation grants to purchase new go81s. The charily's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Par8 1.47 Investment pollcy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Fluctuating subscription payments from parents. Loss of players lo other clubs in the region or loss of interest in football. Lack of sponsorship. Increased costs of training and match day facilities. Increased costs of kit ande ment. A description of the princlpal risks facing the charily Pora 1.46
Other structure, Governance and Management Descrlption of charily's trusts.. Type of governing documenl How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled lo appoint one or more trustees Pam 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 Club Para 1.25 Selected annually at AGM - all positions are eligible for annual re-election. In selecting indlviduals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees musl have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administratlon of the Charil Additlonal Informatlon loptlonal) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Management Committee comprising of Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Child Welfare Officer and Purchasing Officer. The charily's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related partles Par8 1.51 Awarded 2-slar 'England Accredited, slalus by the FA. other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charil Usgs Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Witton Albion Junlor Football Club 1106178 39 Harewood Close Northwich Cheshire CW9 8XH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Trustèe name Namè of person lor body) entltlèd to #pptslnt trustee Ifan Offlcè Ilf any) Dale8 acted If not for whole year Howard Cromplon Secretary From 7 March 2018 to date Andy Ralph Treasurer From 7 March 2018 10 date 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved Name of Iruslees holding title lo property belonglng to Ihe charily Trustee name Datfrs acted If not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this ca acit
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charily's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such ass&ls from the charity's own assets Additional Informatlon {optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlon) 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 ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Name and objects of Ihe charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangem8nls for safe custody and segregation of such assèts from the charity's own assets Additional information {optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlonl Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief exeeutive or names of senlor staff members Ioptlonal inforniation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnèl details Other o tional information
Declarations Thè trustees declare that they have approved the Irustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature{s) Full name(s} Andrew Ralph Position leg Secretary, Chalr. etcl Treasurer Date 26. February 2026