## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From** 01/05/2023 **Period start date To** 31/05/2024 **Period end date**
**Charity name:** SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC
**Charity registration number:** 1120331
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The promotion of community participation in
healthy recreation for the
benefit of the inhabitants of Southwick by the
provision of facilities for playing football**.**|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The club runs multiple football teams across
different age groups and genders, including
youth, girls’ teams, and an adult women’s
recreational session. Activities include
training, competitive matches, and
development programs such as Wildcats
and Just Play. The club also provides
pathways for young players to become
coaches or referees**.**|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees of Southwick rangers FC
confirm that they have had due regard to the
Charity Commission's guidance on public
benefit when reviewing the charity's aims
and objectives,planning its activities, and
setting its strategy for the year.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38||
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|**All of our coaches/ managers officials**
**are volunteer’s**|
Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|Growth in player numbers, with over 260
players registered.
Expansion of girls’ teams, making it one of
the largest local female football sections.
Success in competitions, including the U11
girls going unbeaten with 16 wins and 1
draw.
Improved performance in multiple age
groups despite financial and logistical
challenges.
Contribution to community engagement and
development through inclusive programs
such as Just Play and Wildcats.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
Increased participation and team growth.
Formation of new teams such as the U10
Girls for the 2024-25 season.
Expansion of training programs and player
pathways.|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|The club raised funds through fees,
sponsorships, and café revenue.
Sponsorship contributions of approximately
£9,000 helped with kit and operational costs.
Pitchside café revenues contributed to
reinvestment in the club.|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Treasurer-
Closing cash balance of approximately £500
after all season expenses.
Small loss of approximately £2,000.
Total income of approximately £62,000,
primarily from fees and sponsorships.
Total expenditure of approximately £64,000,
with main costs being kit, equipment, and
pitch hire.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The Southwick Rangers Football Club
recognizes the importance of maintaining
financial stability and ensuring its ability to
meet future obligations and carry out its
objectives. To achieve this, the club will set
aside income as a reserve against future
expenditure.
The decision to set aside reserves will be
made in accordance with a written policy that
outlines the purpose, amount, and
management of these reserves.
This policy will ensure that the reserves are
used appropriately and in a way that aligns
with the club's goals and financial needs.
The reserves are held to provide a buffer
against unexpected expenses, to fund future
projects or developments, and to ensure the
long-term financial health of the club.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£4998.6|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|N/A|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|
Player fees and subscriptions (~£48,000).
Sponsorships (~£9,000).
Additional funding from the pitchside café
and other club fundraising activities.|
|---|---|---|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Investment policies are in line with ethical
considerations, ensuring funds are used for
community benefit.|
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|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Rising costs for 3G pitch hire, increasing by
3% in 2024-25.
Financial pressures due to inflation affecting
operational costs.
Weather-related game cancellations,
impacting schedules and logistics.
Need for clubhouse repairs, which will
require additional funds in the coming
season.|
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|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charity|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|The Charity in general meeting shall elect
the Officers and the other Trustees.
The Trustees may appoint any person who
is willing to act as a Trustee.
The Trustees may also appoint Trustees to
act as officers|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|
Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The charity is managed and administered by
a committee.
This committee comprises the Officers and
other members elected in accordance with
the constitution.
The Officers are the Trustees of the Charity.
They include A Chair, Secretary &
Treasurer.|
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Southwick Rangers Football Club|
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|Other name the charity uses|SRFC|
|Registered charity number|1120331|
|Charity’s principal address|13, St Richards Road, Portslade, BN4411PA|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||David Tuffin|Chairman- Trustee|||
||Sara Tuffin|Secretary &
Safeguarding
Officer- Trustee|||
||Mark Wilson|Head of Football-
Trustee|||
||Brian Byrne|Treasurer|||
||Chris Burrell|Fees Manager|||
||Tina Raikes|Clubhouse Manager|||
||EmilyRaikes|Fundraiser|||
||Natasha Raultt|Fundraiser|||
||Simon Studd|Committee member|||
||Helen Jones|Committee Member|||
||John Sebbah|Committee Member-
Trustee|||
||Benjamin Jardine|Committee Member|||
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets NIL held in this capacity Name and objects of the Nil charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Nil safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Southwick Rangers FC does not disclose key personnel details to protect privacy, comply with data protection regulations, and ensure security. The charity remains transparent and fully compliant with all governance requirements
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Sara Tuffin **Full name(s)** Sara Tuffin
**Position (eg Secretary,** Secretary **Chair, etc)**
**Date**
26/03/2025
**SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC 1120331**
**Receipts and payments accounts**
**CC16a**
**For the period 6/1/2023 31/05/2024 To from**
## **Section A Receipts and payments**
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Total funds|Last year|
|funds|funds|funds|
|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|
|A1 Receipts|
|Clothing|360|-|-|360|407|
|Food and drink|5,461|-|-|5,461|4,959|
|Grents|500|-|-|500|2,300|
|Just Play|554|-|-|554|165|
|Services|311|-|-|311|-|
|Sponsors|9,450|-|-|9,450|2,700|
|Subscriptions|46,172|46,172|37,414|
|Uncategorised income|1,570|1,570|- 32|
|Wildcat fees|708|708|1,600|
|Interest earnedq|7|-|-|7|1|
|Tournaments|-|-|-|-|10|
|Sub total|(Gross income for AR)|65,094|-|-|65,094|49,523|
|A2 Asset and investment sales,|
|(see table).|
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|Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|-|-|
|——————|Total receipts 65,094|-|-|65,094|49,523|
|A3 Payments|
|Clubhouse stock|5,474|-|-|5,474|3,725|
|Cost of sales|- 12|-|-|- 12|-|
|Audit and accountancy|395|395|720|
|Bin collections|1,117|1,117|1,050|
|Cleaning|669|669|560|
|Club Events|44|44|
|Club House 3G|309|309|276|
|Club House Maintenance|117|117|103|
|Clubhouse insurance|1,261|1,261|788|
|Courses|-|1,110|
|Donation|145|145|- 129|
|Electricity|581|
|Entertainment|47|
|Equipment|789|789|799|
|GoCardless Fees|-|38|
|Fines|68|68|-|
|Total for Governance|3,618|-|-|3,618|2,751|
|IZettle Card Fees|66|
|Kit|24,513|-|-|24,513|11,528|
|LoveAdmin|31|
|Other equipment|417|
|phone|300|-|-|300|300|
|Pitch Fees 3G|19,164|-|-|19,164|16,894|
|Pitch Hire Grass Pitches|6,082|-|-|6,082|3,208|
|Players insurance|253|
|Presentation|60|60|335|
|Presentation Day|- 795|- 795|1,753|
|Printing Postage & Stationery|129|129|171|
|Quick Books|509|509|355|
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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|Referees|**1,612**||||||**1,612**||**979**|
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|Rent or Lease of Buildings|**738**||**-**||**-**||**738**||**1,028**|
|Transaction costs|**275**||||||**275**||**275**|
|Travel|**171**||||||**171**||**28**|
|Tophies & Funday|||||||||**124**|
|TrophyEngraving|||||||||**20**|
|TV License|**225**||||||**225**|||
|Website|**30**||||||**30**|||
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||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|
|**Sub tota**|**l 67,006**||**-**||**-**||**67,006**||**50,182**|
|**A4 Asset and investment**||||||||||||
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|**purchases, (see table)**||||||||||||
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|**Sub total**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||
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|**Total payments**||**67,006**||**-**||**-**||**67,006**||**50,182**||
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|**Net of receipts/(payments) -**||**1,911**||**-**||**-**||**- 1,911**||**- 659**||
|**A5 Transfers between funds**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||
|**A6 Cash funds last year end**||**6,907**||**-**||**-**||**6,907**||**-**||
|**Cash funds this year end **||**4,996**||**-**||**-**||**4,996**||**- 659**||
## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|**Categories**
**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B3 Investment assets**|**Details**
Cash
Club house & Wildcats A/C
Current & Deposit A/C
**Details**
Undeposited Funds
**Details**
**Total cash funds**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**`**|**to nearest £**
**- 226**
**1,655**
**3,567**
**4,995**
Agreement Error
**to nearest £**
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**funds**
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**asset belongs**|**to nearest £**
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**-**
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**Endowment**
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|**B5 Liabilities**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**|**Details**
**Details**|**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**|**Cost (optional)**
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
|Signature
David Tuffin
Sara Tuffin|Print Name
D C Tuffin
S C Tuffin|Date of
approval|
|---|---|---|
|David Tuffin|D C Tuffin|3/31/2025|
|Sara Tuffin|S C Tuffin|3/31/2025|
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**Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
|**Report to the trustees**|SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC|||
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|**On accounts for the year**|31/05/2024|**Charity no**|1120331|
|**ended**||**(if any)**||
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|**Set out on pages**|Attached|||
||I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above|||
||charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended**31 / 05 / 2024**.|||
**Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I am independent of Southwick Rangers FC and have the necessary skills **examiner's statement** and experience to undertake this examination. My examination was conducted in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance on independent examination (CC32).
This report is signed on behalf of DD Accounting
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Date:** 31/03/2025 **Signed:** ~~fe~~ **Name:** Abudher Uwais – DD Accounting **Relevant professional** ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS **qualification(s) or body (if any):**
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