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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 15 07 2024 To 14 07 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name New Fordley Juniors Football Club
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1121947
Charity's principal address Annitsford Welfare Barras Gardens Annitsford Postcode NE23 7RB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Andrew Purvis | Chairman | Executive Committee | ||
| Jamie Armstrong | Vice Chairman | Executive Committee | ||
| Joanne Williams | Secretary | Executive Committee | ||
| AshleyLongstaff | Treasurer | Executive Committee | ||
| Nicola Appleby | Clubhouse Manager | Executive Committee | ||
| Toni Dunbar | Welfare Officer | Executive Committee | ||
| CraigSillars | Committee | Executive Committee | ||
| Therese Sillars | Committee | Executive Committee | ||
| Anthea Roberson | Committee | Executive Committee | ||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Written constitution (adopted May 2005)
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated Charity How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company) Appointed in accordance with constitution. Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The charity maintains all required policies and risk assessments in You may choose to include accordance with Football Association (FA) guidelines, including additional information, where comprehensive child protection policies. relevant, about: • The charity maintains appropriate Public Liability insurance coverage. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; The charity holds a premises licence as well as a small lotteries licence issued by the local authority. • the charity’s organisational structure and any wider The charity works closely with the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) network with which the charity Programme to deliver four sports camps each year. These take place during works; school holidays for the benefit of the local community.
- relationship with any related parties;
All trustees, officials and volunteers are required to complete a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which is renewed every three years in line with FA regulations.
- trustees’ consideration of years in line with FA regulations. major risks and the system and procedures to manage Trustees, officials and volunteers are also required to complete First Aid them. training and Safeguarding training which is also renewed in accordance with FA regulations.
New Fordley Juniors Football Club currently provides coaching across 24 teams competing within local leagues which are overseen by Northumberland FA. In addition, the charity provides the Fordley Foxes training programme for children aged 4–6 seeking an introduction to football. The charity also has a senior women’s team, a Disability Football team, and have recently launched a walking football session designed for individuals who are over the age of 40.
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All of the charity’s trustees, officials and volunteers (including coaches) are volunteers who give their time freely without remuneration. In order to incentivise volunteering, the charity offers discounted subscription to volunteers.
Section C Objectives and activities
To provide accessible recreational opportunities for children and young people within the local community by offering inclusive football facilities and programmes. Our aim is to encourage participation regardless of Summary of the objects of the ability, supporting personal development, wellbeing and the overall charity set out in its improvement of their lives. governing document
The charity provides footballing opportunities for children and young people aged 4 to 18, offering inclusive participation for all abilities.
In addition, the charity has a senior women’s football team, a Disability Football team and has recently started a walking football session. This ensures that football is accessible to a wide range of players across the community.
Our ongoing focus is to continue to support participation across all ages and abilities in the local community.
Summary of the main When planning activities and events, the trustees actively consider Charity activities undertaken for the Commission guidance to ensure our work continues to serve the local public benefit in relation to community effectively and benefit the public. these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
The charity depends upon the dedication of volunteers who donate a substantial amount of personal time to coach, support and mentor members, helping to guide them toward positive futures.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
New Fordley Juniors remains an FA Charter Standard Community Club. We are a 2-star accredited club.
The FA Charter Standard recognises clubs that are well run, sustainable and that prioritise child protection, quality coaching, and the FA Respect programme. The Respect programme is embedded into club culture, and the charity has been commended for the conduct of its members on and off the pitch.
The charity is actively seeking grants and fundraising opportunities to complete improvements to facilities.
The charity organises an annual festival to follow its presentation ceremony. This event is used to celebrate our members and the work of volunteers. With significant footfall this event is a huge success and benefits the local community.
The charity runs a weekly licensed draw to raise funds for teams within the club.
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Section E Financial review
All funds not required for immediate use by the charity are held on deposit Brief statement of the within the charity’s nominated bank account and are classified as charity’s policy on reserves unrestricted funds. These reserves are maintained to ensure the organisation can meet any unforeseen or emergency expenditure.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
The charity’s primary sources of income continue to be membership ‑ subscriptions, year round fundraising activities, and generous donations from local businesses, which help support our operating costs, the cost of equipment and team kits.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)[Joanne Willians ] Jamie Armstrong Full name(s) Joanne Williams Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chairman Chair, etc) Date 07/04/2026
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Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 15/07/2024 14/07/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
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
Memberships 37,344 - - 37,344 42,630
Sponsorship & Donations 8,500 - - 8,500 1,278
Fundraising & Events 61,768 - - 61,768 25,819
Small Lotteries 124,493 - - 124,493 23,699
Grants 94,417 - - 94,417 117,585
Zettle Bar & Kitchen Income 123,642 - - 123,642 9,500
Camps 2,182 - - 2,182 -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
452,346 - - 452,346 220,511
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 452,346 - - 452,346 220,511
A3 Payments
NFA, League fees 6,657 - - 6,657 6,049
Grants 32,555 - - 32,555 4,300
Kit & equipment, trophies 26,792 - - 26,792 8,518
Building Improvements & Maintenance
91,382 - - 91,382 18,660
Training, education, pitch hire 48,797 - - 48,797 25,242
Insurance & utilities & Licence 10,493 - - 10,493 1,210
Small Lotteries 47,297 - - 47,297 12,158
Football Camps 8,010 - - 8,010 950
Membership refunds 543 - - 543
Funraiser events 18,423 - - 18,423
Misc 11,373 11,373
Stock Inc Bar & Kitchen 100,588 - - 100,588 51,640
Sub total [ 402,910 ] - - 402,910 128,727
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 402,910 - - 402,910 128,727
Net of receipts/(payments) 49,436 - - 49,436 91,784
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 91,784 - - 91,784 -
Cash funds this year end 141,220 - - 141,220 91,784
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
J Armstrong Signature j williams Till float in safe Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 500 - - - - - 500 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Joanne Williams Jamie Arsmtrong |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 06/05/2026 06/05/2026 |
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