
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From** 01/05/2024 **Period start date   To** 31/05/2025 **Period end date** 

**Charity name:** SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC 

## **Charity registration number:** 1120331 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|The promotion of community participation in<br>healthy recreation for the<br>benefit of the inhabitants of Southwick by the<br>provision of facilities for playing football**.**|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|The club runs multiple football teams across<br>different age groups and genders, including<br>youth, girls’ teams, and an adult women’s<br>recreational session. Activities include<br>training, competitive matches, and<br>development programs such as Wildcats<br>and Just Play. The club also provides<br>pathways for young players to become<br>coaches or referees**.**|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees of Southwick rangers FC<br>confirm that they have had due regard to the<br>Charity Commission's guidance on public<br>benefit when reviewing the charity's aims<br>and objectives,planning its activities, and<br>setting its strategy for the year.|



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

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment **All of our coaches/ managers  officials are volunteer’s** Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 



Other 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|The club has grown in teams over the year<br>an this enables more children to play<br>football.<br>The clubhouse has been open more<br>frequently to enable parents and carers to<br>get refreshments<br>2 teams achieved sportsmanship awards<br>from their league.|



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

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|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41||
|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41|We are and continue to raise funds to<br>renovate our clubhouse.|
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||





## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|During the period from 01 June 2024 to 31<br>May 2025, SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC<br>continued its activities and maintained a<br>stable financial position. The charity closed<br>the year with total cash funds of<br>approximately £7,424.50 compared to<br>£4,995.00 in the previous year.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity aims to maintain sufficient<br>reserves to meet ongoing operational<br>commitments and to provide financial<br>stability for future activities and events.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|The charity held reserves of approximately<br>£7,424.50 at the year end.|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|The trustees are satisfied that the charity<br>has adequate resources to continue<br>operating for the foreseeable future and<br>therefore the accounts have been prepared<br>on a going concern basis.|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|
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|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The principal sources of funds included<br>membership income, fundraising activities,<br>donations, and event-related receipts.|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|The charity currently holds funds in cash<br>accounts and does not operate a formal<br>investment policy.|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The trustees regularly review the main risks<br>facing the charity, including funding<br>uncertainties and operational costs, and<br>take appropriate steps to mitigate these<br>risks.|
|Other||The trustees would like to thank all<br>volunteers, supporters, and members for<br>their continued support throughout the<br>year.|





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charity|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|The Charity in general meeting shall elect<br>the Officers and the other Trustees.<br>The Trustees may appoint any person who<br>is willing to act as a Trustee.<br>The Trustees may also appoint Trustees to<br>act as officers|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

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|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction and<br>training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51|The charity is managed and administered by<br>a committee.<br>This committee comprises the Officers and<br>other members elected in accordance with<br>the constitution.<br>The Officers are the Trustees of the Charity.<br>They include A Chair, Secretary &<br>Treasurer.|
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Southwick Rangers Football Club|
|---|---|
|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** 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**<br>**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||David Tuffin|Chairman- Trustee|||
||Sara Tuffin|Secretary &<br>Safeguarding<br>Officer- Trustee|||
||Mark Wilson|Head of Football-<br>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-<br>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 



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## SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC 

Receipts and payments accounts For the period **01/06/2024 31/05/2025** 

**31/05/2025** 

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## Section A Receipts and payments 

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds 

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A1 Receipts<br>Clothing                       19                         -                           -                          19                     360<br>Donation Received                     563<br>Food and Drink                  7,454                         -                           -                     7,454                  5,461<br>Grants                     250                         -                           -                        250                     500<br>Just Play                     466                         -                           -                        466                     554<br>Services                          -                         -                           -                           -                       311<br>Sponsors                  1,500                         -                           -                     1,500                  9,450<br>Subscriptions                56,386                         -                           -                   56,386                46,172<br>Uncategorised Income                     298                         -                           -                        298                  1,570<br>Wildcats Fees                     446                         -                           -                        446                     708<br>Easy Fundraising                     135                         -                           -                        135                        -<br>Interest earnedSub total (Gross income                        44                         -                           -                          44                         7<br>for AR)  [               67,561 ]                        -                           -    Cross Add Error                65,094<br>sales, (see table).<br>                         -                           -                           -                         -<br>                         -                           -                           -                         -                            -<br>Sub total                           -                           -                           -                         -                            -<br>Total receipts           67,561                      -                      -  #VALUE!          65,094<br>A3 Payments<br>Clubhouse Stock                 5,125                        -                          -                    5,125                 5,474<br>Cost of sales                         -                        -                          -                          -    -                    12<br>Audit and Accountancy                       -                          -                          -                      395<br>Bin Collections                 1,037                        -                          -                    1,037                 1,117<br>Cleaning                    355                        -                          -                       355                    669<br>Club Events                       -                          -                          -                        44<br>Club House 3g                    322                        -                          -                       322                    309<br>Club House Maintenance                      85                        -                          -                         85                    117<br>Clubhouse Insurance                 1,343                        -                          -                    1,343                 1,261<br>Courses                    520                        -                          -                       520<br>Donation Expenses                    208                        -                          -                       208                    145<br>Equipment                       -                          -                          -                      789<br>Fines                    285                        -                          -                       285                      68<br>Total for Governance                 2,243                        -                          -                    2,243                 3,618<br>Kit                 8,912                        -                          -                    8,912               24,513<br>Other Equipment                 4,181                        -                          -                    4,181<br>Phone                    300                        -                          -                       300                    300<br>Pitch Fees 3G               24,291                        -                          -                  24,291               19,164<br>Pitch Hire Grass Pitches                 6,083                        -                          -                    6,083                 6,082<br>Presentation                       -                          -                          -                        60<br>Presentation Day                       -                          -                          -    -                  795<br>Printing Postage & Stationery                    156                        -                          -                       156                    129<br>Quick Books                    590                        -                          -                       590                    509<br>Referees                 2,773                        -                          -                    2,773                 1,612<br>Rent or Lease of Buildings                    862                        -                          -                       862                    738<br>Transaction Costs                    275                        -                          -                       275                    275<br>Travel                       -                          -                          -                      171<br>CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 10/06/2026<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Trophies & Funday                 4,837                        -                          -                    4,837<br>Trophy Engraving                    140                        -                          -                       140<br>TV Licence                    178                        -                          -                       178                    225<br>Website                      30                        -                          -                         30                      30<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>                        -                        -                          -                          -                         -<br>Sub total                65,132                         -                           -                   65,132                67,006<br>A4 Asset and investment<br>                         -                           -                           -                         -<br>                        -                          -                          -                        -<br>Sub total                          -                           -                           -                         -                            -<br>Total payments            65,132                       -                       -                 65,132            67,006<br>et of receipts/(payments)              2,429                     -                       -    #VALUE! -           1,911<br>A5 Transfers between fund                      -                     -                      -                           -                     -<br>A6 Cash funds last year end              4,995                     -                      -                 4,995                   -<br>Cash funds this year end              7,424                     -                       -    #VALUE! -           1,911<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 

|Categories<br>Signed by one or two<br>trustees on behalf of all the<br>B5 Liabilities<br>B3 Investment assets<br>B2 Other monetary<br>assets<br>B4 Assets retained for<br>the charity’s own use<br>B1 Cash funds<br>ccounts (SS)|Details<br>Details<br>Total cash funds<br>(agree balances with receipts and<br>payments account(s))<br>Cash<br>Club house & Wildcats A/C<br>Current & Deposit A/C<br>Details<br>Details<br>Details<br>Float paid to trustee<br>Sara Tuffin<br>Signature<br>David Tuffin<br>3|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>to nearest £<br>to nearest £<br>-                   193<br>-<br>844<br>-<br>250<br>6,527<br>-<br>7,428<br>-<br>Agreement<br>Error<br>OK<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>to nearest £<br>to nearest £<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Fund to which<br>asset belongs<br>Cost (optional)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Fund to which<br>asset belongs<br>Cost (optional)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Fund to which<br>liability relates<br>Amount due<br>(optional)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Print Name<br>D C Tuffin<br>S C Tuffin|Endowment<br>funds<br>to nearest £<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>OK<br>Endowment<br>funds<br>to nearest £<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Current value<br>(optional)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Current value<br>(optional)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>When due<br>(optional)<br>Date of<br>approval<br>10/06/2026<br>10/06/2026<br>10/06/2026|
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CCXX R4 accounts ISSI
1011W2026

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Rèport to tha tru8to08
SOUTHWICK RANGERS FC
On ac¢ount• for tho year
ended
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1120331
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Attached
I report lo the trustees on my examlnallon of the accounts of Ihe above
charity I'lhe Trust") for the year ended 3110512025.
Rèiponilbllltlo1 and
ba818 of report
As th8 charlly's trustees, you ar8 responslble for the preparalian of th8
accounts in accordance with the requir8m8nls of the Charities Act 20111'lh8
Acl'}.
I report In respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
undér sèction 145 of thé 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I havè
followed all the applicable Directions givgn by th8 Charity Commission under
secllon 145{5llbl of the Act.
Independent l 8m independent of Southwick Rangers FC and have the necessary skills
•xamlner'$ Statement and experience to undertake this examination. My examination was
conducted in accordance wilh the Charity Commission's guidanc& on
independent examination ICC321.
ThSs report Is slgned on behalf of DD Accounllng
I have complétèd my èxamination. l Gonfirm that no material matters have
come lo my att8nllon In conne¢lion with the examination which givès m8
causè to believe that in, any material respect..
the 8ccounling records were not k8Pt In accordance wllh sectlon 130 of
the Charities Act., or
the 8ccounls did not 8ccord wlth the 8ccountlng records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fomi and contènt of accounts set out in the Charitie8
IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 othér than any requiremént
Ihat the accounts givè a 'lrue and fair, view which is not 8 matter
consSd8red as part of an independent examination.
I have no concèrns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in
order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
1010612026
Name:
Dominika Dering - DD Accounting
Relevant profè88Sonal
quallflcatlon(sl or body
Ilf any):
AAT
Addro••:
137 The Gardens, Soulhwick, Brighton, England, BN42 4AR
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