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Contents Brentford FC Community Sports Trust Message from the Chief Executive The Year at a Glance Trustees Report Achievement and Performance Levels of Engagement Comparison Review of Activities Financial Review Reserves Policy 7-10 12-22 23 24 Structure, Governance and Management 25 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities 26 Report of Independent Auditors 27-29 statement of Financial Activities 30 Balance Sheet 31 Cash Flow Statement 32 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 33 Notes to the Financial Statements 34-44 8RENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS fRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust 8rentford FC Community Sports Trust is an independent charity which operates in partnership with Brentford Football Club and a range of other local. regional and national organisations. We use the power of sport and education to inspire people. raise the aspirations of our local community. develop community facilities. and to give local people the confidence and skills to reach their full potential. Working together with our partner organisations, we are committed to making a positive impact on people's lives and creating significant benefits to the communities we serve. Sustainability is central to everything we do. and our projects are designed with longevity in mind- both in terms of being able to maintain long-term delivery and ensuring the impact we have on individuals makes a lasting difference to their lives. We aim to deliver meaningful impacts addressing local need. building partnerships with like-minded organisations. Our delivery is designed to break down barriers, inspiring the people we work with, helping them to realise their potential as well as developing self-confidence and pride in the communities in which they live. Our vision is: "To use sport to engage, inspire and empower people in west London to achieve their lifegoals. Underpinning those three objectives are our charity values, which are to: Include Innovate Inspire O• Summarising our approach is our mission statement: We create exciting, progressive and socially inclusive programmes that achieve outcomes in sports participation, health and wellbeing, education, employability. specialist support and community engagement. Yehor Yarmoliuk meets participants at Sky Summer Sports Camp. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Message from the Chief Executive The audited financial statements enable us to review our performance in the last year and set ourselves for the coming years. The last year has seen a reverse in the loss of 2023-24 and an increase, which forms part of a 5-yeargeneral trend in the number of sessions, participants and contact hours. 2025 was the final year of our strategy which had an overarching theme to go wider and deeper with our provision. This sounds like a catch-all In the first pass. however the aim was to keep a focus on local need and build on successful projects whilst expanding provision beyond Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond into Surrey and 8erkshire, A good example of progress is our Young Carers programme inceasing investment. employing young carers with lived experience providing more sessions and settting up activities in Surrey and 8erkshire. You will read that we have recruited three new Trustees that are experts in their respective fields, Dr, Sharon Wright. Modi Abdoul and lain Preston and after 20 years our Chair lan Dobie is stepping down. lan is passionate about people and sport and ha5 selflessly committed time and energy to help steer the Trust towards opportunity. On behalf of everyone at the Trust Children Irom the age of 4 the Trust's Tumble Bee Championships. we want to thank lan for a fantastic contribution. Governance provides the structure for the Trust to operate effectively. Trustee. 8rian Burgess has conducted a review with our Operations Director Luke Skelhorn. Brentford Community Sports Trust was one of the first Community Programmes linked to professional football that gained Charitable status back in 200S and it is important that we review our operating and governance practices. Our Banardo's audit focusing on safeguarding was positive and our dedicated team led by Gina Coleman. Head of Trust Safeguarding and Adam Brown Head of Safeguarding at Brentford FC continue to embed a culture of aiming for best practice. The Trustees team will be led by new Chair. Professor Graeme Atherton from September 202S. Partnerships have always and continue to enable the sum of the whole add up to more than the individual parts. Whether that is Premier Legue and PFA funding or working with other funders and partner5, together we identify need and respond in a way that builds sustainable relationships. Reading through or thematic pillars. there 15 a confidence amongst or practitioners that enables increasingly challenging A local participant held at Gunnersbur,y Motors BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Message from the Chief Executive and complex projects to be delivered. Qualitative and quantitative evidence indicates that our programmes are having a positive effect and this results in increasing social value outputs. We also link with all London professional Club community programmes throLJgh London United. This collaboration enables us to think on a London wide scale and will be demonstrated by the Trust hosting the second NHS conference in early October to consider how we can help young people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. balanced by our football prograrnmes such as The Football Development Centres and Post 16 education and football programmes. There is a focus on understanding the needs of our participants and a commitment to quality assurance. It is difficult to delineate the technical development of skills and the social and health benefits of participation, however the blend is what makes our programmes so attractive. Our mantra. Realising Potential captures the essence of the Trust, to enable participation. to feel safe and listened to and to have fun whilst learning. The front cover of thi5 report is only part of our staff who are our greatest asset. Their dedication, empathy and creativity are driving the Trust forward. Our only difficulty is bringing them all together due to the fact that activity rarely stops. We would be unable to operate effectively without strong financial principles and practice5 and would like to take this opportunity to thank our Finance Committee members, Chris Gammon (Chair) and Brian Burgess, together with our Head of Finance Tom Holohan and his team. Moving forward we are now embarking on a refreshed 3-year strategy. This will build on the strong foundations and we expect there will be a significant increase in outputs. New funding such as that from the Premier League and PFA fund in the last S-years has enabled us to be innovative. creating new projects that will have national impact whilst acting as a catalyst for existing projects such as our ambitious programmes for adults and young people who are experiencing physical or mental challenges. We continue to work closely with Brentford FC. and post year-end concluded a new Framework Agreement which comprises additional core funding and plans to further increase collaboration between the Trust and Club. including enhanced links with the Club's commercial partners. Purposeful partnerships add value by bringing together new skillsets and focus that create opportunities for members of our local communties. particularly in education. training and employment. Onwards I Lee Doyle CIO & Founder 8rentford FC Community Sports Trust Our social programmes. many of which are delivered by youth workers. mentors and health workers are new Post-16 Elite Development Squad kick off their season against Watford. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Theyear at a Glance Participation engagement highlights 14,400+ 14,250 participants across aLI programmes total sessions delivered 1,600+ boys and girls at Community Football DeveLopment sessions of participants were women and girls 52hrs 2,100+ avg. engagement hours per participont Joy of Moving participants Marketlng and communications performance 6,954,173 3,224,749 social media impressions total video views 14,760 16,138 totaL social media audience (InstQ9rom. Twitter. Facebook, Youtube. Linkedin) newsletter subscribers 198,025 51,804 social media engagements social media post link clicks BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Trustees Report The Trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law. hereby present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable conipany for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Achievement and Performance Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has been able to further develop and increase its portfolio of projects and engage with more people than ever before. Aligning with Brentford Football Club's plans for growth, the Trust has engaged with an increasing number of beneficiaries across the core west London boroughs of Hounslow, Ealing & Richmond but also further west into Hillingdon, Spelthorne, Surrey and Berkshire. Between April 2024 and March 202S. the Trust supported 14.482 individual participants. The trust engaged with 4.763 women and girls across our programmes, which represents 33/• of our total engagement for the period. The majority of participants came from the boroughs of Hounslow. Ealing and Richmond, and the table below captures the live areas most represented amongst our participants.. Borough Hounslow Participants 5.104 Percentage 35.25°A Richmond upon Thames 2.411 16.65% Ealing Hillingdon Spelthorne Surreyl Berkshire other 4,273 29.51/. 1.199 8.28°A 278 1.92Y. 461 3.19% "Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month at the Gte¢h Community Stadium. 756 5.22Y. Governance In June 2024, a Governance Subgroup (GSG) was appointed tasked with Board succession planning. The current Chair of Trustees, lan Dobie indicated that he would be stepping down in September 2025 following 20 years as a Trustee. expertise to complement Current Board members and support the future growth of the charity. In Autumn 2024 the recruitment process commenced. 57 applications were received from external applicants with 14 shortli5ted for interview with the GSG and Chief Executive Officer. Following a rigorous interview process. three new Trustee5 were selected- Dr Sharon Wright. Modi Abdoul and lain Preston with their appointment ratified at the March 2025 8oard meeting. A revised Board member Skills Audit & Demographic survey was completed and an external recruitment process implemented. Led by Trustee Brian Burgess and Supported by officers the process aimed to recruit new Trustees that would bring valuable skills and 8RENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Trustees Report Safeguarding Premier League & Barnardo's Audit In June. the Trust conducted its first annual Safeguarding Review. Hosted by the Trust Board Safeguarding Lead Marcella Phelan. the event formed part of our compliance for both our annual Safeguarding audit and the Premier League Capability Code of Practice. In January 2025. our third independent safeguarding audit took place, conducted by Premier League appointed Barnardo's. The audit is annual for all club5 and their associated charity or foundation, containing 7 standards that form the assessment criteria. This year was the Trust's best outcome with the following summary received from the auditors.. The review brought together club and trust staff, beneficiaries. stakeholders and external partners including the MET Police and Hounslow Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). Key note speakers included., The frust is fully compliant with all 7 Premier League Safeguarding standards. 6 recommendations for improvement were received. a significant reduction from the 24 recommendations during the 2023-2024 season. Dr John Hutchins, Designated Doctor for Safeguarding children in NW London and also the lead for Ealing Service for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN). The assessment demonstrated that the Trust has a robust and structured approach to safeguarding, reflecting our commitment and investment in ensuring we continue to keep all of our beneficiaries safe. Charlie Rigby. Founder & CEO of the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) tackling issues with sorne of the most ¢hallenging children and young people engaged in youth violence across west London. People/EDI Young Adult Partnership a joint project between the Trust and West London NHS Trust addressing young adult mental health issues. Ir) line with our objectives to invest in our people, we continue with our cornmitment to an in¢lusive culture for 811 staff. During this financial year, we have improved our recruitment processes. resulting in a reduction in the time to hire. We have also enhanced Dur maternity and paternity pay offerings, making it more equitable. We provided staff with comprehensive training on psychological safety in the workplace. along with establishing a process that allows staff to raise concerns informally in a streamlined, structured and impartial manner. We aim to develop a people-centred approach within the Trust and cultivate a culture of excellence. This has led to improved staff engagement. as shown by the higher response rate to the 2024 staff survey. Aligned with our values. we recognise the importance of being an organisation that truly represents the community we serve. In line with our EDI strategy, we are reviewing our staff diversity data to identify trends and develop an action plan. We are now focusing on developing a people strategy with clear, people- oriented operational and strategic objectives to enable us as an organisation to empower and develop our staff. as well as to continue building on our inclusive culture. Premier League Kicks participa*Yt at Beavers Sports Lodge. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Trustees Report Increasing Investment in the Trust Further investment in the frust from the Premier League & Professional Footballers Association (PL PFA) enabled increased investment in opportunities for Young People at Risk. In partnership with Hounslow Council. a new project was developed designed to tackle anti-social behaviour on Town Centre High streets in Hounslow through direct support and encouragement to access positive pathways from appointed Trust Mentoring staff and Hounslow Council Youth Workers. Aligned with Brentford Footb311 Club's ambitlous plans to develop support and engagement wider than its core west London boroughs, the Trust successfully applied for funding for a Local to Regional community sports engagement programme. Targeting a new audience and demographi¢ to the west, the project is designed to engage new schools as part of our community sports offer. and activate r)ew community sports hubs in Spelthorne, Surrey and Berkshire. The funding has also helped support the development of increased engagement with Spelthorne Council and a collaborative partnership with London Irish Amateur Rugby Club to develop a joint sports and community offer utilising community sports facilities at Hazlewood Centre in Sunbury. The Trust was also successful in applying for a new Players Project Pilot with 8rentford Football Club First Team Player Ben Mee appointed as it's ambassador. Focusing on mental health support foryoung people in school years 9-12. the project aims at tackling low self- esteem with the following out¢omes'. Build a stronger sense of self-worth. Cultivate resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges. Enhance young people's ability to navigate the demands of academic and personal life with curiosity and confidence. Further funding was achieved through a partnership project between Brentford Football Club (BFC) and the Trust via the Premier League Fans Fund. The project aims to understand the challenges and barriers faced by South Asian communities in engaging with football. Conducting research via focus groups and surveys alongside tailored workshops & events, the project The Trust hosts a family multt-sports festival at Hazelwood Sports Center. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025
Trustees Report Increasing Investment in the Trust October 2024- During Black History Month Trust staff shared the stories of prominent individuals making an impact within the community. sport or education. The community hub also hosted Hounslow Council as they launched their Equality. Diver51ty & Inclusion strategy. February 2025- As part of the Premier League's More Than A Game campaign, Thomas Frank presented Brentford Penguins player and Community Sports Trust participant Charlie Rowley with the Community Captain Award. Chalr-based participants enjoying an arts and crafts session run by Young Leaders. March 2025- March of the Day 11 working in partnership with the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and providing access to the GTECH Stadium. Brentford Football Club and the Trust supported the Darby Rimmer Foundation as fundraising walkers visited 26 professional grounds in 3 days. making the journey from Wembley to Ipswich Town, raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). has showcased the pathways within sport for young South Asians whilst helping demonstrate need for future engagement via long term funding for a more comprehensive prograrnme. A further trust and club partnership. Bee a Hero achieved local recognition at the London Football Awards. winning Community Project of the Year. Working in partnership with NHS Blood & Transplant Raising and JCDecaux. the campaign included local billboard advertising and mat¢hday activation (blood type testing). The campaign raised awareness of the importance of blood donation to tackle the need for more donors from Black African and Black Caribbean communities. The strong working relationship between the frust and Brentford Football Club (BFC) was further demonstrated by the development of Brentford Football Club's new Academy. The club embarked on an ambitious plan to introduce a new boys Academy (age 9-16years), and the Trust played an integral role in supporting the pathway and assessment process for young players engaged in our Performance Programme and new trialists. A phased approach was implemented during the football season utilising the Brentford Football Club Dome at Uxbridge High School and other community venue5. Significant club investment in improved facilities at Brentford Football Club's training ground in Osterley. Hounslow also commenced with a full opening planned for summer 2025. The Trust's Communications dept also supported a wide variety of campaigns and events to raise awareness and wider network opportunities in the community. These included.. The Emperor Penguins lea.'rn., CPR before a walking football session. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 io
Trustees Report Levels of Engagement Comparison The graphs below shows our engagement levels over the past live financial years. Number of participants (unique) 16,000 14,000 12.000 10,000 8.000 6,000 4,000 2.000 2020.21 2021.22 2022.23 2023.24 2024-25 Av. contact hours No. of sessions 56.0 48.0 15.000 40.0 12,500 32.0 10,000 24.0 7,500 16.0 5.000 2.500 2020.21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2020-21 2021-22 2022.23 2023.24 2024.25 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 11
Trustees Report Review of Activities Football Development and Sports Participation The Trust's football development programmes continue to thrive with nearly 1,400 children attending every week, setting a new high for participant engagement. rhe expansion of the football development programme into Berkshire has supported this and created more coaching opportunities within the Trust. 140 boys and girls took part in the Trust's first Christmas Gymnastics display in December, with an audience of over 200 guests. This level of participation has supported the growth of the department and range of prograrnrnes now being delivered which includes Mini Bees, Tumble Bees, Boogie Bees. Gymnastics and Dance. With further two development centres due to launch at Hazelwood and Ashford in September 2025 the growth in capacity presents exciting opportunities, Over 2,000 players took part in the 2024 Gunnersbury Cup across four different categories and five days of football. With the tournament a Standout fixture in the calendar and demand 50 high there is now potential to expand with a winter edition which is being explored. Looking ahead. a summer Gymnastics Club Championships is being planned and the department is a150 launching a new Gymnastics and Cheerleading Centre in Osterley which is due to open in September 202S. EH Mini Bees Football Programme During the year some of the EmergingTalent Centre gir15 were offered places within PGA (Professional Games Academy) at Chelsea. Arsenal and Brighton, as well as one of the boys from the Performance squad of the Football Development Centre signing for Tottenham Hotspur Under-16 Academy. This is a fantastic achievement for both programmes and testament to the coaching that the Trust is delivering. Th8 Beehive Cup hosted a,t Town Farm Primary S¢hool. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 12
Trustees Report Review of Activities Schools One of the overarching challenges for the Schools Department has often been staffing. Whilst this was apparent in autumn 2024. a big push on recruitment with the Head of HR helped to relieve some of that pressure later in the school year. With the departure of the Schools Senior Manager in December 2024 the Area Managers did a fantastic job to continue delivery across the department during the interim period whilst a new Senior Manager for both Post-16 and Schools was recruited to Join in June 2025. There has been several opportunities for all of the Trust's Schools Coaches to upskill during the year with a specific focus on delivering higher quality PE Lessons in schools and the response from staff has been very positive. The sustainable growth into Berkshire is progressing strongly and the Trust is developing relationships with several key partners and schools including Langley Academy. St Michael's Primary School and the Slough Sport Network. This was further emphasised by Trust CEO Lee Doyle during a live interview on BBC Radio Berkshire's Breakfast show in July 2024. Joy of Movrng programime. One of the highlights of the year has been a new partnership with Sky. Starting in February 2025 with the delivery of half-term sports camps at the Sky Campus in Osterley for employee's children, the partnership has continued to grow. nme of Sky's employees have ?InCe volunteered with the Trust and there is an opportunity for the Trust to support Sky Day in August where over 10.000 employees and their families will be attending. Premier League Allyship Workshop. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 13
Trustees Report Youth and Cornmunity In April 2024 the Trust launched the Changing Directions project. Funded by the Premier League. the project targets early intervention and crime reduction for young people through positive engagement and mentorship, using sports and educational workshops to create a safer environment and promote positive behaviour. The site includes a Playzone funded by the Football Foundation- the first to open in London and the Trust's Community Engagement department played pivotal role in securing the new facility at the YAC. There is more to look forward to. A new partnership has been agreed with Abri Homes to fund a session in 8racknell. Uxbridge High School have committed to funding a weekly session which is now match funding for Kicks. and Surrey County Council are supporting a trial session at the Eclipse Centre in Staines throughout the summer and autumn. With ongoing support from partners and funders the department has delivered a number of successful events and tournaments foryoung people to take part free of charge. This included over 90 young people taking part in the Utilita Cup at Brentford Towers in May half-term with every participant leaving with a £50 Over the next year a further six Playzones are due Tesco food voucher, and a series of free tournaments to be completed across Hounslow and Ealing. in partnership with MOTORS where every participant These new sites will provide additional facilities to received free water bottles and drawstring bags. increase provision all year-round for the Community Engagement department which is hugely exciting. The £2rn renovation of the Southall Young Adult Centre IYAC) officially opened its doors in January. l• .'C.i(a Winners Motors BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 14
Trustees Report Health and Wellbeing Over the last 12 months Trust staff have taught over 1.100 people how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator through Brentford FC'S Heart of West London initiative. The Trust also hosted a two-day heart screening event at the Community Stadium Hub in March with more than 100 young people screened. In addition to this, the imminent launch of the Clubhouse Café will see the department support with the development of a range of social impact projects and activity at the new facility. During the year another cohort of participants Completed the 8-week Comedy for Thought prograrnme. The Health and Wellbeing department set an engage target of12 adult participants for this course. and 17 people attended at least two sessions. 11 participants. ranging from 23-72 years old. completed the final performance in front of a supportive crowd of friends, family and Trust staff. IOO'A Of participants reported improved skills and knowledge, engagement and inspiration. and confidence and self-esteem. Whilst 92°A reported improved mental wellbeing and a sense of belonging. 83/0 of participants reported improved interpersonal relationships. and 75°A felt their physical wellbeing had improved. In February the Bee A Hero blood donation project was recogni5ed at the London Football Awards winning the Community Project of the Year. This followed another successful matchday activation in October 2024, where fans had the opportunity to find out their blood type before Brentford played Ipswich at the Gtech Community Stadium. With two team members leaving at the start of 2025 for new ventures it has been a challenging period to meet the increasing delivery demand and oversee applications for continuation funding to sustain existing programmes and maintain resource. In addition to this, the diverse range of programmes delivered by the Health and Wellbeing department all have different aims. objectives and target groups. From September the Trust will be delivering a new six-week programme called Bee-coming Me, aimed at supporting young people in secondary schools to build a range of life skills such as self-belief. resilience. discipline and a growth mindset. The sessions will be led by a new Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator who joins in the summer and will be supported by former players Karleigh Osborne and Marcus Gayle. The project will encourage self- exploration to improve emotional literacy and confidence. Bee A HERO Save a Life: Give Blood BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 15
Trustees Report Specialist Support / Intervention The Ability Bees SEND Schools Programme has continued to make good progress. successfully sustaining partnerships with schools from the prevQu5 year. Additionally, the programme has expanded its impact by forming new partnerships with two additional schools. including both mainstream and specialist provisions. Looking ahead the Bee Inclusive football community sessions will be expanding into the Ealing area from September 2025. In addition to this, the disability programme will be launching an impairment-specific football session for 2025126 season, starting with a focus on cerebral palsy. with the aim of forming a Cerebral Palsy team. The project launched the Ability Bees Soccer School Camp at the Uxbridge High School Dome, delivering two camps over February Half-Term. With the success ofthe camp there are plans to run more camps during the holidays and expand to additional venues. The department has seen a positive increase in staff recruitment, with several new coaches joining to support the disability programmes. including All Ability Bees. However, due to growing demand across our school sessions, the Disability Manager has had to take on a more hands-on delivery While this helps maintain consistency and quality. it has limited capacity to expand into additional schools and develop new community sessions. In January 202S, the Disability Department hosted an England Para Talent Insight Day, with a specific focus on working with Blind or Visually Impaired participants. A Disability CPD workshop followed in February. focusing on improved delivery standards and the regular implementation of sensory strategies. The ongoing support from Middlesex FA has supported the development of inclusive leagues such as the Disability Youth League and helping ensure alignment with county-level football strategies. In addition to this, the School Sport Partnerships has enabled the delivery of inclusive PE and extracurricu13r sessions foryoung people with SEND across West London boroughs. Furthermore. they collaborate with Slough Sports Network and Get Berkshire Active to expand the reach of inclusive football festivals into wider areas. Across the year the department has engaged with 740 unique participants. which is testament to the additional resource and expansion of delivery to support more participants with varying needs. Special Olympics AccessAbility Cup BRENTFQRD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 16
Trustees Report Young Carers Over the last 12 months the Trust's Young Carers programme has recruited three formeryoung carers to work across the project. Due to the sensitive and often complex nature of the work. lived experience is really important to help forge relationships between staff and the young carers. Over the year, 294 young carer5 have been registered with the Trust, 125 of which (63 from Ealing and 62 from Hounslow) have been active and regularly attending various sessions. As the provision grows and the Trust engages with more young carers the lack of transport to attend sessions is becoming an increasing obstacle to ensure they can access sessions. The new staff members have supported the growth with delivery now expanding into Northolt and Greenford with a Young Carers Lead position for this area funded for three years. A new youth club launched in Ealing taking the total to three altogether. The ongoing financial support from John Lyon's Charity and backing from Ealing and Hounslow Council have again played a huge part in the provision the Trust can offer to young carers. With this support and security it is enabling the programme to branch out to new areas and support more young carers. In February some of the Trust's Young Carers and their familie5 had the opportunity to meet with Robert South, Director of Children's Services at Ealing Council and other leads to share their thoughts. With a busy year ahead. planning for a full roster of summer holiday activities and days out is well underway. In addition to this. the Trust is organising visit to the Houses of Parliament to meet Ruth Cadbury MP for 8rentford and Isleworth. The young carers will be able to ask Ruth about various topics and hallenges relevant to themselves. The event, which took place at Teatro Hall during the February half term, was designed by the young carers with the aim of sharing their views on the services provided by Ealing Council. The Trust's participants also had the opportunity to give feedback on what else the council could do to support them in their roles as young carers. Trust Young Carers share feedback with Robert South. Director o,f Children's Services at Ealing Council. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 17
Trustees Report Education The Brighter Future mentoring and Youth Justice Service Turnaround programmes continue to thrive. providing support for some of the most vulnerable nd complex groups on the edge of local authority services in Ealing. Across both programmes. 10 young people attended the Job Fair at the Gtech Community Stadium in March. two young people now volunteer with the Trust and we have supported nine managed moves into new schools. Midway through the year a key delivery staff member left the Trust with the department quickly re-adjusting to meet demands. There has been noticeable slow responses from key local authorities with confirmation of further funding which makes planning of provision difficult. NHS Advantage funding did not renew this year despite strong demonstrable impact. This led to re-purposing of staff and looking ahead the intention is to investigate the NHS bespoke spot purchase model. Through Focus30. the Trust is working with student5 who struggle in traditional education environments. hanging attitudes which leads to positive changes in school and an increase in engagement with learning. This work has helped provide the groundwork towards our new Alternative Provision direction. Headline Delivery Stats Youth Justice Service: Turnaround Demonstrated extremely strong impact highlighting loo% haven't re-offended since intervention (3 months on from end of intervention) IOOYO achieved at least one AQA Unit Award (recognised qualification) Working across the Premier League Inspires programme we have a sustained presence in Hounslow schools. Over the last 12 months some of the participants worked on a social action project addressing Gender Equality- designed and delivered by students- who successfully represented the Trust at a showcase event at Wembley Stadium. One of the students featured on the Premier League's More Than A Game campaign. Brighter Futures 50Ya increase confidence levels SO°A increase positive attitude 40Y4 increase sell-esteem Focus 30 Programme 83/0 of students either reduced their number of exclusions after participating on the programme or did not get excluded after being on the programme (whilst facing risk of exclusion) 80°A of students understand what positive behaviour is and Can use it towards their teachers and staff after completing the programme (student survey) 80. of students are more positive about their futures after completing the programme (student su rvey) Advantage Mentoring 35Yo reduction in perceived stress levels IPSS) 33°A increase in overall wellbeing (ORS) 41% increase in mental health & wellbeing (WHO-S) 2 young people successful in achieving paid work l young person achieving a place at one of the top Universities in the country (Kings College London) l The Community Stadium Hub hosting one of many education workshops. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 18
Trustees Report Youth. Employability and Training In August 2024 the Trust launched the new English Football League IEFL) in the Community Training Ground programme aimed at young people not in education. employability or training INEET) who are struggling to get the critical first step on the employment ladder. Across the fraining Ground programme in two Boroughs we had 108 enrolments. 85 of these young people engaged well with the programme. and to date 31 young people have gone into an employment, education or training destination as a result of the programme. With the launch of new programmes and some funding changing. the department established a team with project leads and mentors responsible for different programmes. Over the last 12 months the Employability team have built up strong relationships with local job centres and the Department for Work and Pensions to obtain referrals. Through a partnership with London Youth and Inside Out, 23 young people attended the Oiversity in the Outdoors career residential to help young people from underrepresented groups learn about pathways in outdoor instructing. Ir. In March 2025 over 600 young people and 40 employers attended the Building Connections Job Fair at the Gtech Community Stadium. The event was hugely successful with many workshops and masterclasses from industry professionals taking place. A common challenge has revolved around staffing. From onboarding lots of new staff across different projects at the same time. through to short term funded projects and limited sustainability of these projects which again has created challenges with sta ff i ng. Looking ahead. as part of the Connecting Communities project funded by the Premier League Fan's Fund we have two interns Joining us in June to work on events for South Asian Heritage Month and to future proof the project. The department will also be increasing its Employability Work through funding from the PL PFA. which will enable us to offer more work experience opportunities. increase the number of employer partners, and create additional pathways for local yOLJng people. Hosting a Job Fair at the Gtech Community Stadium for Young People. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 19
Trustees Report Fundraising and Partnerships During the financial year Brentford FC Community Sports Trust continued to strengthen its fundraising efforts and build meaningful corporate partnerships that directly supported its community delivery. In line with previous years, the Lucky Hive Lottery and kit sponsor initiatives delivered consistent results generating £30,000. This helped to maintain an important income stream supporting the sustainability of the Trust's programmes. With the Ride London event on hiatus. the Trust has turned its attention towards planning for participation in the Palace-to-Palace Bike Ride in October 2025. •• One of our fundraisers in training. ensuring that supporters and partners have the opportunity to get involved in a high-profile challenge event that will raise vital funds and highlight the Trust's community impact. Across partnerships. the Trust worked closely with Brentford FC sponsors Motors. Bazooka. and DeterTech. embedding the Trust within the Club's wider ommercial strategy and creating shared value across both community and business objectives. The year also saw furthergrowth in the Trust's partnership with Sky. This included the delivery of half-term football and activity camps at Sky's campu5, a5 well as the invitation to support Sky Day in August 2025. further cementing the relationship as a long-term strategic partner. Trust supports March of the Day11. The Trust remains committed to diversifying its fundraising portfolio while deepening corporate collaborations that bring long-lasting benefits to local communities across west London. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 20
Trustees Report Data and Insight The Data and Insight department has continued to play a key role in supporting the Trust's strategic development, monitoring organisational performance. and gathering insight to inform both programme delivery and long-term planning over the last 12 months. The final draft of the strategy. along with accompanying departmental objectives. has now been approved by staff and submitted to the 8oard of Trustees for review. Going forward, the irnplementation and monitoring of strategic objectives will be led by the incoming Senior Manager for Insight and Impact. Quarterly Trustee Reporting Premier League Funded Projects A major milestone during this period was the introduction of a revised format for quarterly trustee reporting. with a new'Performance Pack, first shared with Trustees in December 2024. The updated version was designed to provide a clear and more comprehensive picture of the Trust's work, incorporating key participant engagement data, Equality. Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) updates. marketing and communications metrics. and detailed case studie5 to highlight impact stories from across the Trust. Early feedback from Trustees and senior staff has been positive. and the new format has already enhanced the clarity and usability of these regular updates. In addition to internal strategy development, the department has continued to oversee the evaluation and reporting elements of the Trust's Premier League funded projects. One of the most significant has been the continuation of the Connecting Communities project, funded through the Prernier League's Fan's Fund. With the project extended until August 2025. a number of key activities took place over the year. In April 2025, 8FC partnefed with Hounslow Mosque to host the UK'S largest ever Open Iftar in a football stadium. held at the Gtech Community Stadium. The event provided a vital opportunity to speak with local residents about the Connecting Communities project 8nd the Trust's wider work. Alongside community events. research activity continued throughout the year. 2025- 2028 Strategy The department also played a Central role in the development of the Trust's new three-year strategy for 2025-2028. This was a Collaborative process carried out over several months. involving structured consultation with both staff and Trustees. Three dedicated strategy days were held to gather feedback. including a Vision and Mission workshop facilitated by Trustee lain Preston. This included a series of focus groups and interviews condLJCted at Kingston University. designed to gather insights into the barriers to football participation experienced by underrepresented communities. particularly those of South Asian heritage. A final event to mark South Asian Heritage Month is scheduled for July 202S. after which the project will deliver a final funding report to the Premier League. Brentford's Girls team at the 2025 Premier League Primary Stars Tournament. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 21
Trustees Report Data and Insight Premier Legue Professional Footballers, Association Community Fund The department also provided significant support for the Trust's successful application to the Premier League Professional Footballers. Association (PLPFA) Community Fund. Following a rigorous internal process. a joint proposal was submitted by the Post-16 and Employability teams. The proposal was accepted. and both teams are now in the early stages of project delivery. Staff Survey Finally. between January and May 2025, the department worked closely with the HR team to analyse and report on results from the 2024 Staff Survey. The analysis included a detailed breakdown of responses by gender, length of service. and role level, and provided valuable insight into staff experience across the organisation. These findings have been shared with senior management and are being used to shape workforce planning and staff engagement efforts for the year ahead. The Trust'siPostJ6tFootbail Education Academy featured on B8G>k Match of the Day. Post-16 teams play at Jersey Road. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 22
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Financial Review For the year ended 31 March 2025. total income amounted to £4.4 million. reflecting a 14.7/0 increase compared to £3.8 million in the prioryear. The Trust reported a surplus of £0.2 million. reversing the deficit of £0.2 million recorded in the financial year 2023124. This performance was achieved despite challenging economic conditions and reflects the Trust's continued expansion of its community impact. project managers. supported by central finance and operational teams. Staff and facilities continue to represent the largest cost categories. The Trust recognises its workforce as its most valuable asset and has implemented structured scaling to ensure the retention of a skilled and flexible team capable of delivering both existing and new initiatives. As at 31 March 2025, the Trust employed 67 full-time and 101 part-time staff <2023124.. 60 full-time and 71 part-timel. Investment in contracted hours and staff development remains priority, with ongoing support provided through onboarding. training, and professional development programs. The increase in income was driven by successful fundraising efforts and programmatic growth, Donations and legacies rose to £434k 12023124.. £382k), while income from charitable activities increased to £3.7 million (2023124.. £3.3 million). Within charitable activities, all but one of the Trust's strategic areas experienced growth, with Football Development and Health & Wellbeing showing particularly strong performance, growing by 13.8°A and 41.SYo respectively. Total funds increased from £1.043k to £1.203k, further strengthening the Trust's financial position and enhancing its capacity to deliver future community prograrns. The Trust delivered exceptional operational cash flow of £702k, a significant improvement from the prioryear's negative cash flow of £108k. This turnaround reflects enhanced working capital management, driven primarily by improved debtor collection processes which contributed substantially to overall cash generation. Total expenditure for the year increased by £231k (5.8/.1 to £4.2 million (2023124., £4 million), representing controlled growth significantly below the rate of income increase. Staff costs remained the largest component of expenditure, rising by £246k (8.5/.) to support operational expansion and investment in leadership capacity. The frust's financial management continues to demonstrate maturity and effectiveness. providing a strong foundation for sustainable growth. Strategi partnerships, particularly with Brentford Football Club. and the diversification of funding sources have further strengthened the Trust's financial resilience. Financial Position The Trust continues to operate a full cost recovery riiud¥l. <illordting a proportion of fixed and variable costs to individual projects. While the Trust has expanded its reach and scale, investment in core functions remains essential. This investment initiative. which commenced in 2021122, continued through 2024125. Rising income levels have enabled the Trust to maintain internal recovery rates in the short term. with a strategic objective to reduce these rates over time. Budgetary responsibility remains with individual Changing Direction Program,me at Gunnersbury Park. BRENTFORO FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 23
Report of the Trustees for the Year Inded 31 March 2025 Reserves Policy The Trust's reserves policy aims to maintain reserves equivalent to three months of operating expenses. Historically. this calculation included only variable and semi-variable ¢05ts. Following a policy review at the March 2023 Quarterly Board Meeting, the Trustees adopted a more prudent approach by including all operating expenses. excluding depreciation, in the reserves calculation. Investment performance Investment income improved to £67,771 in the year reflecting higher cash balances available to invest. The Trust maintains its reserves in cash deposits across multiple financial institutions to mitigate the risk of loss due to bank failure. Interest rates and account balances are actively monitored to ensure cornpetitive returns while preserving liquidity and minimising risk. Operating costs are now assessed on a forward- looking basis. using an average of the next six months. forecasted expenses. This change aligns with the Trust's budgeting and reforecasting cycles, comprising an annual budget approved at the March Board Meeting. followed by a half yearly reforecast. Thi5 revised methodology ensures sufficient coverage for potential one-off costs. including those associated with operational reductions. employee notice periods, and statutory redundancy obligations. Under the updated policy. current reserves provide 2.2 months of operating c05t coverage, below the target of three months. The Trust remains committed to achieving the target level and takes assurance from it5 diversilied funding stream5 and strong cash balances. Reserve levels are reviewed quarterly by the Finance Subgroup and the Board. Our reserves position: ReseNes by type Actual 2024-2025 A¢tuol 2023-2024 Incregse/lDtertos•) Unrestri¢tsd Funds 776.268 709.628 9.4% Restri¢ted/OeSigrted Funds 426,501 332,91S 28.1% Totgl Funds 1,202.769 1.042.542 15.4% Unrestrted Reserves £'s GBP Averoge Spend 16 months) (Months) 8rought Fotword Apr 2024 709.628 357.740 Movement 2024-2025 66,640 1?771 Carried Forward Mof 2025 776.268 3S6.968 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 24
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document Trustees The charity is controlled by its memorandum and articles of association. being a company limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 1985. lan Dobie Donald Gilbert Kerr Brian Robert Burgess John Lawrence Cudmore Nity Raj Karl Adrian Reynolds Anita Ralli Chris Gammon Marcella Eileen Phelan Modi Abdoul (Appointed 27th March 2025) Dr. Sharon Wright (Appointed 27th March 2025) lain Preston (Appointed 27th March 2025) Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees Trustee5 are selected for their professional skills and experience across a variety of areas to which they can contribute towards the effective running of the charity. New trustees must be approved by the board and are appointed by an ordinary resolution of the company. The number of trustees must not be less than three. and there is no maximum. lan DDbie is the Chariman. Donald Kerr is the Vice Chairman. The first trustees subscribed on incorporation of the company. At the first annual general meeting all of the trustees retired from office, in accordance with the articles of association. At each subsequent ger)eral meeting one third of the trustees (with longest service) are subject to retirement by rotation. Chief Executive Lee Doyle Company Secretary Jacqueline Clair Montague Orgonisotional Structure Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Auditors Commission. Just Audit & Assurance Ltd 4 South Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AA A Chief Executive, who is not a trustee. operates Brentford FC Community Sports Trust on a day-to- day basis. with a senior leadership team including an Operations Director and project lead managers within key trust themes. Solicitors Reference and Administrative Details Muckle LLP Time Central 32 Gallowgate Newcastle upon Tyne NEI 48F Registered Company Number 05602833 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number Bankers 1112784 Registered Office The Cooperative Bank Ealing Branch 16-18 New Broadway Ealing London W5 2XA Underwood House IA Thomas Layton Way Brentford TW8 OSB BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 25
Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities rhe trustees Iwho are also the directors of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Approve by order of the board of trustees on.. 2£1*18 And si on 'ts behalf by.. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements. th8 trustees are required to.. lan Dobie Trustee select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP: makejudgements 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 keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware.. there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware.. and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 8RENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 26
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Brentford FC Cornmunity Sports Trust for the Year Ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. Balance Sheet. Cash Flow Statement and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that ha5 been applied in their preparation is United Kingdom Accounting standards, comprising Charities SORP- FRS 102'The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and applicable law (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 8ased 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 charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months Irom 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. In our opinion the financial st3tements- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended., have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice: and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the trustees, report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. 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. Basis for opinion In connection with our audit of the finan¢ial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 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 Audito¢s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company 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 the provisions available for small entities. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirement 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 statement5. we have concluded that the trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 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 the audit.. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 27
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust the information given in the trustees. report. which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law. for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements., and the directors. report included within the trustees. report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company'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. Matters on which we are required to report by exception Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report included within the tru5tees' report. 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. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 require us to report to you if. in our opinion.. adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept. or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns,. or ertain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.: or the charity has not kept sufficient accounting records.. or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small Gompanie5' exemptions in preparing the tru5tees' report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material rnisstatement 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. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.org. uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our audito¢s report. Extent to which the audit was considered copable of detecting irregulorities. including fraud We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities. including fraud. We identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements from irregularities, whether due to fraud or error. and discussed these between our audit team members. Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement (set out on page 191. the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes 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 necess3ry to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the charitable company operates. focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the deterfnination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 28
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust we considered in this context were the Companies Act 2006. and the Charities Act together With the Charities SORP (FRS 102). We assessed the required compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audit procedures on the related financial stalement items. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below. irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations. or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. Use of our report In addition. we considered provisions ol other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on Ihe financial statements but compliance with which might be fundamental to the charitable company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. We also Considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the charitable cornpany for fraud. The Saws and regulations we considered in this context were the Gener31 Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption legislation, Taxation legislation and Employment legislation, This report is made solely to the Charitable Company's mernbefs, 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'5 members and trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an audilorfs 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, the Ch8rit3ble Compan&s members as a body. and the Charitable Company's trustèas as a body, for Dur audit work. for this rtptsrt. or for the opinion5 we have formed. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures 10 idtntify iion-cornpliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the Trustees and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondenLe. if any. We considered the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities. includin fraud. to be within the timing of recognition of income" and expenditure. and the override of controls by management Our audit pro¢edures to respond to these risks included enquiries of management. including senior management. sample testing on the posting of entries, including journals, reviewing accounting estimates for biases. reviewing regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission. and reading minutes ol meetings of those charged with governance. Jona an Russell (Senior Statutory Auditor) nd on behalf of Just Audit & Assurance Ltd, atutory Auditor 4 South Bar Street Banbury Oxfordsh'ire OX16 9AA Owing to the inherenl limitations of an audit. there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements. even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example. the further removed non- compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. the less likely the inherently limited procFdure21 required by auditing standards would identity if. In addition. as with any audit, there remainpd a higher risk of non-detection of 8RENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 29
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 rhe notes form part of these financial sta temen t5. Notes Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 31.3.25 31.3.24 1£) Total Funds Total Funds {£) (£) 381.9S6 20.964 119.690 (£) Income ond Endowments from Donations and Legacies Investment Income 383.933 67,771 102.869 50.000 433.933 67.771 102.869 Other Income Total 554.573 so,000 604,S73 522,610 Charitable Activities General 227.29S 227,295 339,044 Football Development and Sports Particpation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training 1.532,101 145,943 1,678.045 1,438,101 303.6SI 275,952 579.603 436,957 228,243 456.753 228,243 456.753 115,919 360.667 391,220 185,611 576.831 581.351 Total - CharitobEe Activities 2,454,267 1,292,503 3,746.770 3.272.039 Total Income 3.008,840 1,342.503 4.351.343 3.794.649 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Fundraising Football Oevelopment and Sports Particpation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education, Employability and Training 708,519 1.531.322 708,519 8S9,346 145,586 1.676.908 1.473,801 289,075 260.955 550.030 513.234 201,716 452.027 201.716 142.576 452.027 380.874 397,678 204,239 601.917 589,885 Total Expenditure 2.926.594 1.264,523 4,191,117 3.959,716 Net Income and Expenditure 82.246 77,981 160.227 (165.067)- Trfjnsfe Between Funds Net Movement in Funds 82,246 77.981 160.227 (165.067) Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds Brought Forward before Adjustment Prior Year Adjustment Total Funds Brought Forward after Adjustment Total Funds Carried Forward 990,975 Sl,568 1.042.542 1.207,609 990.975 51,568 1,042.542 1,207,609 1,073,220 129.548 1.202.769 1.042,542 The note5 form part of these fsnoncial statemehts. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 30
BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITYSPORTSTRUST RIGISTERED NUMBER: 05602833 Balance Sheet 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 31.3.25 31.3.24 (£) Total Funds Total Funds (£) (£) (£) Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 12 235,631 235.631 276,084 Total - Fixed Assets 235.631 235.631 276,084 Current Assets Debtors 13 471,618 101.342 572.960 1,188.772 Cash at Bank 1,345,071 719,327 2,064,398 1.309.732 Total - Current Assets 1,816,689 820,669 2,637.3S8 2,498,S04 Credltors 14 (979.100) (691.120) (1.670,220) <1,732,045> Net Current Assets 837.589 129,548 967,138 766,458 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 1,073,220 129.548 1,202,769 1,042,542 Net Assets 1,073,220 129.548 1.202,769 1,042,542 Funds 16 Unrestricted Funds 1,073,220 129.548 990.975 51,568 Restricted Funds Total Funds 1.202.769 1.042,542 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on.. U/9/25 Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees.. Chris Gammon- stee The notes form part ol these financial statements. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 31
Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Notes 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Cash Flow from Operating Activities Cash Generated from Operating Activities 701.915 (107,647) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 701.915 (107.647) Cash Flow from Investing Activities Purchase of Tangible Fixed Assets 115,020) <78.654) Interest Received 67,771 20,964 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities 52.751 (57.690) Chonge in cosh and cash equivolents in the reporting period 754,667 (165.335) Cash and cash equivalents ot the beginning of the reporting period 1,309.731 1,475.067 Cosh and cash equivalents ot the end of the reporting period 2.064,398 1.309.731 The nores fofm part of these financial statements. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 32
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Net Income for the reporting period (As per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: 160.227 (165,067) Depreciation Charges SS.473 53,833 Lossl(Profit) on Disposal of Fixed Assets 325 Interest Received 167.771) (20,964) (Increase)/Decrease in Oebtors 615.812 (589.078) Increasel(Decreasel in Creditors (61.826> 613,304 Net Cash Provlded by Operations 701,915 (107,647) Analysis of Changes in Net Funds At1.4.24 (£) Cash flow (£) At 31.3.25 (£) Net Cosh Cash at Bank 1.309.731 754.666 2.064.398 Total 1.309,731 754.666 2.064.398 The noles form part of th85• financial statements. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.2024-2025 33
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Accounting Policies Basis of preparing the Financial Statements Allocation and Apportionment of Costs Where reliable information is readily available. expenditure is allocated directly to the relevant cost centre or appropriately apportioned to more than one cost centre. Other costs may be apportioned on a reasonable and justifiable basis in accordance with the nature of the expenditure. The financial statements of the charitable company. 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 l January 2019).. Financial Reporting standard 102'The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets are capitalised at cost. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Sports Equipment Motor Vehicles 25°A on cost 25% on reducing balance IO% on cost 25% on cost 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. Income from donations and grants is accounted forwhen received, with grant income being deferred when received in advance or accrued for when payment is received in arrears. Income fiom charitable activities is accounted for when earned on an accruals basis. Fixtures and Fittings IT Equipment Taxotion The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT so irrecoverable VAT is accounted for with the expenditure to which it relates. 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. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the d iscretion 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. Choritoble Activities Resources expended on charitable resources are those applied to activities undertaken to meet the charity's objectives. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FSNANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-202S 34
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Accounting Policies - continued Investment Incorne Pension Costs 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and auto-enrolment. Contributions payable to both schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Interest Received .67.771 20,964 Income from Charitable Activities Funds Structure Charitable Activies 31.3.25 31.3.24 (£) {£) Reserves are transferred between restricted funds with the agreement of the funder when funds received for one project Can be reallocated to another project. General 227,29S 339,044 Reserves are allocated to designated funds from unrestricted reserves at the discretion of the trustees. The fixed assets reserve represents the net book value of tangible fixed assets. Footba I I Development and Sports Participation 1.678.045 1.438.101 Youth and Community 579,603 436,957 Leoses Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred. Health and Wellbeing 228.243 115,919 Specialist Support 456.753 360.667 Financial Instruments Education, Employability and Training 576,831 S81,351 The charitable company only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. which are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Total - Income from Charitable Activities 3.746,770 3,272,039 Donations and legacies 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 5. (£) Other Income 31.3.25 31.3.24 1£) (£) Total Donations and Legacies 433.933 381,956 Other Operating Income Gainl(Loss) on Sale of Fixed Assets 45.71S 95.823 (325) Other 57.154 24,192 Total 102.869 119,690 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 35
Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Charitable Activities Costs Direct Costs (£) Support Costs (see note 7) 1£) Totals (£) Fundraising 1627,864) 1.336,382 708.519 Football Development and Sports Participation 1,676,908 1.676.908 Youth and Community 550.030 550.030 Health and Wellbeing 201,716 201.716 Specialist Support 4S2.027 454,027 Education. Employability and Training 601,917 601.917 Total Donations and Legacies 2,854.734 1,336.382 4.191.117 Support Costs Management Finance Governance Costs Totals (£) (£) (£) 1£) Fundraising 1,321.361 2.062 12,960 1.336,382 Net Income/{Expenditure) Net In¢ornel(Expenditure) is stated after ¢hargingl<crediting).. 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Audit Fees 12,960 11.460 Depreciation- Owned Assets 5S,473 53.833 (Surplus)IDeficit on Sale of Fixed Assets 325 Total 68.433 65.618 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 36
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Trustees. Remuneration and Benefits Trustees, Expenses There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 or the year ended 31 March 2024. There were no trustees. expenses for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 or the year ended 31 March 2024. 10. Stoff Costs 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Wages and Salaries 2.796.537 2.582.210 Social Security Costs 239.825 213.289 Other Pension & Healthcare Costs 85.581 79,936 Total Staff Costs 3,121,943 2,876,436 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Permanent Staff 67 60 Casual Coaches 101 71 Total 168 The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding ernployer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was.. 31.3.25 31.3.24 £60.001- £70,000 £80,001- £90.000 £120.001- £130,000 Total Key management are the Trustees. the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team. Their total remuneration for the year was £597,05712024.. £540,729). Pension Commitments The charity operates a defined contribution Pension Scheme and auto-enrolment. The c05t of the scheme to the 'charity for the year was £61.248 (2024: £55.752). BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 37
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 11. Comparotives forthe Statement of FinancialActivities 2023 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Income and Endowments from (£) (£) 1£) 381.956 20.964 119,690 Donations and legacies Investment income Other Income Total 336,872 20,964 119,690 477,526 4S.084 45.084 522,610 Charitable Activities General 339.044 339.044 Football Oevelopment and Sports Particpation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education, Employability and Training Total - Charltable Actlvltles 1,284,394 153.707 1.438.101 2S2,375 184,582 436.957 115.919 115.919 360.667 360,667 581,351 441.192 140,158 2.317.005 955,034 3,272.039 Total Income 2.794.531 1.000.118 3.794,649 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Fundraising Football Development and Sports Particpation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training 859.346 859.346 1.304.148 169,6S3 1.473,801 294.965 218.268 513,234 142,576 380.874 142.576 380,874 409.989 179.897 589.885 Total Expendlture 2,868,448 1.091.268 3.959,716 Net Income and Expenditure Transfers Between Funds (73.916) (91,150) (165,067) Net Movement in FurKIs (73,916) (91.150) (165.067) Reconciliation of funds Total Funds Brought Forward 1.064.891 142,718 1,207.609 TotaE Funds Carried Forward 990,975 51,568 1.042.542 The notes form part of these financial 5talemenrs. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-202S 38
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 12. Tangible Fixed Assets Sports equipment Office equipment Totols (£) (£) (£) Cost At l April 2024 30.092 415,388 445.480 Additions 15.020 15,020 Disposals At 31 March 2025 30,092 430.409 460.501 Depreciation At l April 2024 28,388 141.008 169,397 Charge for the Year 1,342 54,131 55,473 Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2025 29. 730 195,139 224.870 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 361 235,270 235.631 At 31 March 2024 1.704 274.380 276,084 13. Debtors: Amounts FaEling Due Within One Year 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Trade Debtors 421,994 1.010,740 Prepayments and Accrued Income 154,154 179.914 Other Debtor5 5,270 4,576 Bad Debt Provision (8.458) (6,458) Total Debtors 572,960 1,118,772 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 39
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 31.3.25 (£) 31.3.24 (£) Trade Creditors 77,925 388,293 Social Security and Other Taxes 97,124 66.063 Accruals and Deferred Income 1,495,800 1,277.690 Total Creditors 1,670,220 1.732,045 Deferred Income Deferred income is recognised for income received in advance over the correct period of project funding. agreed by the funders. 31.3.25 1£) 31.3.24 1£) Opening Balance 1,023.124 646.636 Provided for the Year 1,120,524 1.023,124 Moved to Profit and Loss (1.023.124) (646,636) Balance at Year End 1,120,524 1,023,124 15. Leasing Agreements Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows.. 31.3.25 1£) 31.3.24 . (£) Within One Year Is.000 25.167 Between One and Five Years 17.500 32.500 Total 32,500 57,667 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 40
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 16. Movement in Funds At1.4.24 (£) Net movement in Funds Tronsfer between Funds At 31.3.25 (£) Unrestricted Funds (£) (£) General 732,600 74,604 40.453 847,657 Fixed Assets 276.083 (40,453) 235.631 Football Development and Sports Participation (94,338) 2.495 (91,843) Youth and Community 5.263 15.606 20.868 Education. Employability and Training 71.366 (10,458) 60,907 Total 990.975 82.246 1,073.220 Restricted Funds Football Development and Sports Participation (7,233) 357 (6,876) Youth and Community 6,577 14,997 21,575 Health and Wellbeing (39,211) 34.027 15,184) Specialist Support 36.426 17.227 53.653 Education, Employability and Training 55,009 11.372 66,381 Total 51.568 77.981 129,548 Total Funds 1,042,542 160,227 1.202,769 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-202S 41
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 16. Movement in Funds - continued Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Resources Expended {£) Movement in Funds Unrestricted Funds (£) (£) General 783.123 708,519 74.604 Football Development and Sports Participation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training Total 1,533.817 1,531.322 2.495 304.681 289,075 15.606 387.220 397,678 (10,4S8) 3.008.840 2.926.594 82,246 Restricted Funds Football Development and Sports Participation 145,943 145,586 357 Youth and Community 27S.9S2 260,9S5 14.997 Health and Wellbeing 235.743 201,716 34.027 Specialist Support 469,253 452.027 17,227 Education. Employability and Training 215.611 204,239 11.372 Total 1,342,503 1.264,523 77,981 Totol Funds 4.351,343 4,191,117 160,227 At1.4.23 (£) Net movement in Funds Transfer between Funds (£) At 31.3.24 (£) Unrestricted funds 1£) General 815.476 (58.379) (24.496) 732.600 Fixed Asset5 251,587 24,496 276.083 Football Development and Sports Participation (90.187) (4,151) (94,338) Youth and Community 47,853 (42.590) S.263 Education. Employability and Training 40.162 31,204 71,366 Total 1,064.891 (73,916) 990.975 BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 42
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 16. Movement in Funds - continued At 1.4.23 (£) Net movement in Funds Tronsfer between Funds 1£) At 31.3.24 (£) Restricted funds (£) Football Development and Sports Participation Youth and Comrnunity Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training 8.712 {15.945) 17.233) 40,264 (19,012) (33.687) (20.199) (11.581) (9,738) 6.577 139.211) 48.007 36,426 64.747 55.009 Total 142.718 (91.150) 51,568 Totol Funds 1.207,609 (165.067) 1,042,542 Cornp•i•iw• mp¥•mint In funds, inclvd•d In the Ib1 •r• 05 lollows-. Incoming Resources Resources Expended {£) Movement in Funds Unrestricted funds {£> (£) (53,379) (4,151) General 800.966 859.346 Football Development and Sports Participation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training Totol 1.299.998 1,304.148 252,375 294,965 (42.590) 441.192 409.989 31.204 2,794.531 2.868,448 (73.916) Restricted Funds Football Development and Sports Participation Youth and Community Health and Wellbeing Specialist Support Education. Employability and Training 153.707 169.653 (15,945) 184.582 218.268 (33,687> (20.199) (17.587) 122,377 142,576 369.293 380.874 170.158 179.897 (9.738) Total 1.000,118 1.091.268 (91,150) Total Funds 3,794,649 3,9S9.716 (165.067) Tronsfets between Funds A transfer Irort) general lunds to the lixed a55ets lund is rnade in respect of capital additions anij disposals during the year. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025 43
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 17. Related party disclosures Donations received during the period included.. £280,2266 (2024_ £172,873) from Brentford Football Club Ltd. other income received during the period included.. £768 (2024.. £753) from 8rentford Football Club Ltd. Expenditure for the period included.. £66,50712024.. £196.014) paid to 8rentford Football Club Ltd. Oebtors at the balance sheet date included.. £167.910 (2024.. £242.319) owed by Brentford Football Club Ltd. Creditors at the balance sheet date included.. £15,217 (2024.. £194,351) owed to 8rentford Football Club Ltd. 18. Ultimate Controlling Party The charity is controlled by the Board of Trustees, who are the directors of the company. BRENTFORD FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024-2025