TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Sleetmoor United for the year ended 31 March 2024.
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: Sleetmoor United
Charity registration number: 1118120
Registered address: Sleetmoor Sportsground Sleetmoor Lane Swanwick DE55 1RH Financial year end: 31 March 2024
Trustees serving during the year and at the date of this report
Russell Hine
Roger Kerry
Company Secretary : R J Pacey ACMA
Bankers:
Barclays
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Sleetmoor United is governed by its constitution and is administered by a board of trustees who meet regularly to review the charity’s activities, finances, and future plans. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document.
The trustees are responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the charity. Day-to-day activities are delivered by volunteers and, where applicable, sessional helpers.
3. Objectives and Activities
The principle activity of the charity is to provide sporting facilities and coaching to children from the age of 4 through to 16, predominantly soccer.
Other objectives and activities are as follows:
for purpose, healthy, funded, accountable and representative.
To increase participation in our 'National Game' of football, giving opportunities to all.
To provide and support our Volunteer Initiative, o�ering education and promotion where ever possible.
To help shape the younger generation, by encouraging strong inter-personal relations and developing social skills.
To improve the health and well-being of the local community, through the medium of football.
To achieve and sustain a highly regarded grassroots football club.
The objects of Sleetmoor United are to promote community participation and wellbeing through inclusive local activities and initiatives for the benefit of residents in and around Sleetmoor.
In planning activities for the year, the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and believe the charity’s work continues to provide clear benefit to the community it serves.
4. Achievements and Performance
During the year ended 31 March 2024, Sleetmoor United:
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Continued to deliver regular community-based activities and events
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Supported local residents by providing accessible opportunities for participation
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Maintained strong engagement with volunteers and community partners
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Maintain the England Football Accredited Club Award
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Addition of 3 more Junior teams
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Progression of Senior Teams to higher standard up the football ladder
Attendance and feedback throughout the year demonstrate ongoing demand for the charity’s activities and positive outcomes for participants, particularly in terms of social inclusion and wellbeing.
5. Financial Review
The charity’s total income for the year was below £250,000 , primarily derived from subscriptions, third party hiring, donations, fundraising activities, and small grants.
Total expenditure during the year was incurred in delivering charitable activities and meeting governance and administration costs.
and appropriate for the scale of its operations.
6. Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain a modest level of unrestricted reserves su�icient to meet ongoing running costs and ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of short-term income disruption. At the year end, reserves were considered adequate for this purpose.
7. Plans for Future Periods
In the coming year, the trustees plan to:
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Continue and develop existing activities
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Increase community engagement and participation
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Explore additional funding opportunities to support sustainability
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Maintain England Football Accreditation
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To improve the grass pitches and the surrounding facilities
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Increase the number of female teams across the age grouos
8. Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement
statements in accordance with applicable law. The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under the Charities Act 2011.
Approved by the trustees on: 31[st] March 2024
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
R J Pacey ACMA
Charity Secretary
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
| Receipts £ Subscriptions Third Party Hiring Donations & Sponsorship Other Income Total Payments Facilities Expenditure Football Activity Expenditure Other Charitable Costs Total Net surplus for the year: |
99001 29528 13102 13227 |
|---|---|
| 154858 | |
| 63545 28320 3944 95809 59049 |
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| 59049 |
Cash balances
At 1 April 2023: £109105 At 31 March 2024: £ 135154
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
At 31 March 2024
| At 31 March 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Current Assets Liabilities Total Net Assets Reserves |
£ 243154 (13543) |
| 229611 | |
| 229611 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
R J Pacey ACMA Charity Secretary
Date: 31[st] March 2024