Registered Charity number: 1121016
ECKINGTON BOYS & BELLES FOOTBALL CLUB
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2023
Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Index to the Financial Statements
| Page | |
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| Legal & Administrative details | 3 |
| Trustees Report | 4 |
| Independent Examiners report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial activity | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 |
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Legal & administrative details
Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club is registered with the Charity Commission (Registration number 1121016)
| 14 Moorside Close | ||
|---|---|---|
| Address of charity: | Mosborough Sheffield |
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| S20 5AX | ||
| M Barker | ||
| I Fretwell | ||
| D Halstead | ||
| Trustees: | A James | |
| S Taylor | ||
| H Wilson | ||
| Secretary: | W Fretwell | |
| Chairman | S Taylor | |
| Vice-Chairman | M Barker | |
| Committee: | Secretary | W Fretwell |
| Treasurer | I Fretwell | |
| Child Welfare | H Wilson | |
| Child Welfare | S Taylor | |
| Lloyds Bank | ||
| Bankers: | Church Street | |
| Sheffield | ||
| S Pollard | ||
| Independent examiner | 27c Sledgate Rillington |
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| YO17 8JR |
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Report of the trustees for the year ended 30 April 2023
The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 of the accounts which can be found on page 9.
Constitution, objectives and activities for the public benefit
The charity was constituted on 8 February 2007 and amended on 3 May 2007. It was registered with the Charity Commission on 1 October 2007 under registration number 1121016.
To provide and assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation, in particular, Association Football, for young people aged 6 and over and the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. The trustees have referred to the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and details of the activities that have taken place during the year can be found later in this report.
Organisational structure
The trustees who have served the charity during the year are shown on page 3.
The day to day running of the club is undertaken by a committee of volunteers, this committee is supported by team managers of each football team within the club.
The committee and team managers meet every month to discuss team performance, player development and to implement fund raising ideas to enable the charity to continue to meet its objectives.
Financial Review
The charity had net incoming resources of £79k. The trustees are satisfied with these results in the current climate. The charity has benefited from a grant awarded by The Football Association to support training and development activities.
Review of activities
The charity provides football facilities for juniors aged 4 to 18 along with a growing adult section which now includes a female team. The charity organises a training school for boys and girls and has teams competing in the Sheffield & District Junior Football League, Sheffield & Hallam County FA Women/Girls League and Meadowhall Sunday League.
There are c.280 members associated with the club.
The club are grateful for the support of the volunteers/parents for ensuring the principal activity of the club is delivered.
Income is generated via membership and player subscriptions along with team sponsorships. The majority of player subscriptions are collected via BACS, and this has created positive efficiencies to maximise income from this source.
The income of the charity is applied to providing football activities, including kit, equipment and winter training facilities. The development of club facilities remains a priority and any surplus funds continue to support the development and maintenance of club facilities.
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Report of the trustees for the year ended 30 April 2023 (continued)
Investment policy
The Charity does not have an investment policy. The trustees hold a sensible approach and place liquid assets in accounts that ensure monies are accessible. There is a case to consider moving some liquid assets to an interest generating bank account. This may create a small amount of additional income in the form of interest while retaining the accessibility the charity requires.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level to provide enough funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs.
Risk management
The trustees are aware of the operational and financial risks which the charity faces and regularly reviews those risks to mitigate against any impact they may have on the charity.
Statement of the Trustees Responsibilities
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Prepare and financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
S Taylor
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Independent examiners report to the trustees of Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
I report on the accounts of Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club (Registered Charity number 1121016) for the year ended 30 April 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charities Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act) and
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To state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have been met.
or
- Which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Pollard 27c Sledgate Rillington YO17 8JR
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Statement of Financial Activity for year ended 30 April 2023
| Note Incoming Resources Voluntary income 2 Activity for generating funds 3 Grant income 4 Total incoming resources Resources expended Cost of generating funds 5 Charitable activity 6 Governance costs 7 Donations Depreciation Total expended resources Net movement in Funds Fund balance brought forward Fund balance carried forward |
Unrestricted Fund 2023 £ 76267 936 0 77203 625 79820 2217 0 376 83038 (5835) 43703 37868 |
Restricted Fund Total Total 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ 0 76267 74934 0 936 2490 2200 2200 2735 |
|---|---|---|
| 2200 79403 80159 0 625 1510 0 79820 79344 0 2217 2350 0 0 400 2235 2611 2611 |
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| 2235 85273 86215 (35) (5870) (6056) |
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| 37114 80817 86873 |
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| 37079 74947 80817 |
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Balance Sheet at 30 April 2023
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 8 Current assets Cash in bank and in hand Debtor Creditors due within one year Accountancy Fee Team fundraising Player subscription awaiting refund Total net assets Financed by Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund Total |
£ 44149 36908 49 |
2023 £ 81106 (600) (5559) 0 74947 37079 37867 74947 |
£ 46760 37941 1677 |
2022 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86378 | ||||
| (600) (4961) 0 |
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| 80817 | ||||
| 37114 43703 |
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| 80817 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
S Taylor 29 February 2024
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club Notes to the accounts for year ended 30 April 2023
Note 1 – Accounting policies
(a) Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the statement of recommended practice for charities
(b) Fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are capitalised at historical cost and depreciated over the life of the lease/item.
| Note 2 - Voluntary income Subscriptions & registration fees Equipment sponsorship Donations Note 3 - Activity for generating funds 100 Club Presentation evening raffle Note 4 - Grants received The Football Association Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA PayPal |
2023 £ 62790 12477 1000 76267 0 936 936 2200 0 0 2200 |
2022 £ 61811 12123 0 |
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| 73934 | ||
| 2490 0 |
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| 2490 | ||
| 0 2300 435 |
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| 2735 |
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Eckington Boys & Belles Football Club
Notes to the accounts for year ended 30 April 2023 (continued)
| Note 5 - Cost of generating funds Advertising & website 100 Club Note 6 - Charitable activity Equipment Winter training League Fees Pitch Hire Presentation Night(s) Training course(s) Other football expenses A Ground costs School Street Ground costs Other ground costs Sundry/Miscellaneous Note 7 - Governance costs Administration Accountancy Insurance Note 8 - Fixed Asset(s) Cost at 1 May 2022 Additions during year ended 30 April 2023 Cost at 30 April 2023 Accumulated depreciation at 1 May 2022 Depreciation charge for year ended 30 April 2023 Net Book Value at 30 April 2023 |
2023 £ 625 0 625 19302 22756 1726 1084 4330 2295 6753 8000 0 11739 1835 79820 485 600 1132 2217 65671 0 65671 18911 2611 44149 |
2022 £ 610 900 |
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| 1510 | ||
| 17701 20817 2587 2569 5513 5304 5400 5168 2155 8861 3269 |
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| 79344 | ||
| 580 600 1170 |
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| 2350 | ||
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