2023-08-31-accounts - Rotherham United Community Trust

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06451012 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1123692

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2023

for

Rotherham United Community Trust

Previously known as Rotherham United Community Sports Trust

Rotherham United Community Trust

Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 August 2023

		`Page`
`Report of the Trustees`	`1`	`to`	`13`
`Report of the Independent Auditors`	`14`	`to`	`16`
`Statement of Financial Activities`		`17`
`Balance Sheet`		`18`
`Cash Flow Statement`		`19`
`Notes to the Financial Statements`	`20`	`to`	`31`

Rotherham United Community Trust

`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31August2023.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of
AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document`

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS`

`Registered Company number`

06451012 (England and Wales)

`Registered Charity number`

`Registered office`

The Goal Zone
New York Stadium
New York Way
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1AH

`Trustees`

Z Ahmed Community Learning Manager
Ms J Arechiga Assistant Principal (resigned 16/9/22)
P G Douglas Chief Operating Officer
S A Frost Facilities And Investment Manager (resigned 14/7/23)
M P Hannigan Operations Director
D P Johnson Commercial Director (resigned 23/1/23)
A Mohammed Director of Trust
Ms K Thomas Accountant
Mrs C A Foster External Funding Officer
G Shone Projects And Operations Manager
D Wilson Director of Development (appointed 27/6/23)
Mrs F Ross Company Director (appointed 27/6/23)
J Page Medical Director (appointed 27/6/23) (resigned 11/3/24)
K Merry Deputy Ceo (appointed 27/6/23)

`Company Secretary`

Taylored Business Secretaries Limited

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`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS`

`Auditors`

Sutton McGrath Hartley
5 Westbrook Court
Sharrowvale Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 8YZ

`CHANGE OF NAME`

Thecharitablecompanypassedaspecialresolutionon15May2023changingitsnamefromRotherham United
Community Sports Trust to Rotherham United Community Trust.

`Objectives and activities`

`Policies and objectives`

The Charity'sobjectives(the Objects)are for the benefitof the publicgenerallyandin particular,the inhabitantsof South
Yorkshire and surrounding areas:-

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of association football
and other sports capable of improving health

-Toprovideandassistinprovidingfacilitiesforsport,recreationorotherleisuretimeoccupationofsuchpersons who
haveneedforsuchfacilitiesbyreasonoftheiryouth,age,infirmityordisablement,povertyorsocialand economic
circumstancesorforthepublicatlargeintheinterestof socialwelfareandwiththeobjectof improvingtheir conditions
of life; and

To advance the education of children and young people through such means as the trustees think fit in accordance with the law of the charity.

Thecharityhasthebroadaimofprovidingincreasedopportunitiesforchildrenandyoungpeopletoengagein qualified
football coaching and other sporting activities.

`Strategies for achieving objectives`

The strategies employed to achieve the charity's objectives are to:

Provide opportunities to children and young people of all abilities to engage in football/sporting activities;
Provide a broad range of activities and venues within Rotherham and surrounding areas to increase opportunities for
children and young people to benefit from qualified football coaching and sporting activities;
Establish effective lines of communication with local school and, where applicable, Governing Bodies of Schools;
Establish working relationships with, where applicable, FA, PFA, Football League, Premier League, Children Services and relevant partners;
Deliver a quality and professional service provided by FA qualified coaches;
Liaise with the local PDM's relating to the development and delivery of the sessions;
Establish a comprehensive and effective marketing strategy to promote and highlight the charity's services within schools around Rotherham.

TheTrustisreliantnotonlyonpaidstaffbutvolunteersfromwithinthemanycommunitiesitworks.Manyof the
volunteersstartas participantsandthenprogressto helporganisethe activities.Over the courseof the pandemic, RUCST
workedinpartnershipwithVARandRMBCtosupportthemanagementanddeploymentofvolunteerstosupport those
isolatingorincrisis.The volunteerswere notjustrecruitedfromactivitiesbutfromthefansof RUFC whowantedto give
somethingbackat a challengingtime.Some volunteersarealsorecruitedviaourEducationandNCSprogrammeas a big
partofourvaluesis goingaboveandbeyond.Thestudentsvaluetheworkwe doandfindita goodopportunityto gain
additional skills alongside their studying with the Rotherham United Sports College.

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`Achievements and performance`

`Foreword by the Head of Community`

As we reflectuponthe achievementsand stridesmade by RotherhamUnitedCommunityTrust in the 2022/2023season, I
am both honouredand delightedto pen this forewordfor our AnnualImpact Report.This documentencapsulatesnot just
thestatisticsandfiguresbuttheheartandsoulofa communitythathascometogetherunderthebannerof Rotherham
United Community Trust.

As we reflectuponthe achievementsand stridesmade by RotherhamUnitedCommunityTrust in the 2022/2023season, I
am both honouredand delightedto pen this forewordfor our AnnualImpact Report.This documentencapsulatesnot just
thestatisticsandfiguresbuttheheartandsoulofa communitythathascometogetherunderthebannerof Rotherham
United Community Trust.

This year has been a testament to the power of collectiveeffort in creatingpositivechange. RotherhamUnited Community
Trusthas been the drivingforcebehindinitiativesthathave touchedthe lives of countlessindividuals,contributingto the
well-beinganddevelopmentof ourcommunity.Fromgrassrootsprogrammesfosteringtheloveof thebeautifulgame to
innovative educational initiatives, we have aimed to make a meaningful impact on lives.

The powerof sportto inspireanduniteis at the core of ourendeavours,andourcommitmentto inclusivityand diversity
is reflectedthroughoutourprovision.We've seen first-handhow the simpleact of kickinga ballcan breakdown barriers,
bringingpeoplefromdiversebackgroundstogetherwithacommongoal.Educationhasalsobeenintegraltoour efforts
thispastyear,andthrougheducationalprogrammesandpartnershipswe havesoughtto equipthenextgeneration with
the skills and knowledge they need to navigate an ever-changing world.

Noneofourachievementswouldbepossiblewithouttheunwaveringsupportofourdedicatedstaff,volunteers, and
partners.It is theirpassion,commitment,andtirelesseffortsthatfuel the engineof RotherhamUnitedCommunity Trust.
Together, we have inspired positive change that extends far beyond the football field.

As we celebratethe victoriesand growthdocumentedin this AnnualImpact Report,let us also acknowledgethat our  work
isongoing.Thechallengesthatlieaheadrequirecontinuedcollaboration,innovation,andasharedcommitment to
building a community where everyone can thrive.

I extend my heartfeltgratitudeto everyonewho has playeda part in makingthis season a success. Whetheryou've kicked
a ball,attendedanevent,volunteeredyourtime,orsupportedus inanyway,youareanintegralpartof the Rotherham
United family.

Here's to another year of making a positive impact, fostering community spirit, and creating lasting memories.

`Community Programme Update`

`Healthy Holiday Programme 22/23 Season`

BetweenJuly2022andSeptember2023,ourHealthyHolidaysProgrammecontinuedtoestablishitselfwithlong term
partners,consistentstaffingand a fantasticexperience.This has ensured that childrenhave returnedin high numbers time
and time again.

DuringthisperiodwehaveworkedwithPlacesLeisureinAston,Rotherham,MaltbyandWathtoofferdaily swim
sessions,andhave alsoteamedup withTripleThreatTheatreAcademy,TrailblazerCheerleading,DinningtonBoxing Club,
DinningtonF.C.,RationaleArtsStreetDance,YogalolsandRotherhamParentCarersForum.We'vealsoworkedwith a
wholehostofsmallbusinessesandexternaldeliverers,includingSimonfrom90MinuteMusic,PhilSheppard, Jowanna
Rose, Jade March and Chris Clyburn, to provide creative and practical experiences here at the New York Stadium.

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Werecruitedteachers,teachingassistantsandotherpastoralworkerstosupplementourteamandindoingso have
createdemploymentopportunitiesforover30additionalstaff.Wehavehostedover25workplacementstudents in
addition to this, with 10 of those committing to further voluntary hours at our holiday camps.

Asyoucanseefromthestatisticsbelow,wehavemadesteadyimprovementsthroughouttheyear;weincreased the
numberof placeson offer by 10%, and subsequentlysaw an over 20% increasein attendanceover the two larger summer
programmes.

`Summer 2022:`

Places available: 3980
Places booked: 4311
Attendance: 2678 (62.12%)
Winter 2022:
Places available: 900
Places booked: 669
Attendance: 453 (67.71%)
Easter 2023:
Places available: 1220
Places booked: 1180
Attendance: 920 (77.97%)
Summer 2023:
Places available: 4320
Places booked: 4398
Attendance: 3692 (83.95%)

`Football Development`

`Emerging Talent Centre`

WiththesuccessoftheWomen'sEUROin2022,RotherhamUnitedCommunityTrustwantedtofurtherdevelop its
involvement in female football both at recreational and talent development stages.

Wehavesubsequentlydelivered4Wildcatssessionsperweekoverthepastyearwithover60girlsinattendance,25 of
whom then went on to play grassrootsfootballin Rotherham.We also continuedto increaseopportunitiesfor those aged
12onwardswiththeintroductionofa girlsPremierLeagueKickssessioninEastwood.Thissawa massivenumber taking
part, with three girls then progressing onto our Emerging Talent programme.

InSeptember2022,theTrustbecameoneof53clubsinEnglandtobegivenalicencetorunanEmerging Talent
Programmefor girls aged 9 to 14. The programmeaims to develop talentedgirls aroundRotherham,with a long-term goal
ofgivingthemachancetorepresentEnglandatprofessionallevel.Afteratrialprocesswith300signups,agroupof 46
talentedfemalefootballersweresigned.ThegrouphavesincerepresentedRotherhamatotherfootballclubs including
Preston, Burnley, Leeds and more.

Afterthesuccessoflastsummer'sETC,trialsstartedagainwith400newparticipantsinattendance(notincluding those
alreadyontheprogramme).Welookforwardtoworkingwiththe60girlswhoareenrolledontheprogrammefor the
current season.

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`Future Stars`

OurboysprovisionchangedinSeptember2022,movingfromaSaturdaysquadtowardsadevelopmentcentre and
becomingthe EmergingTalentprogramme.The ET is for boys aged 9 to 13, offeringthem the opportunityto traintwice a
weekandcompeteagainstotherclubsacrosstheregion.We'vehad84boystakepartintheseweeklysessions, which
even saw one childinvitedto an academytrialwithRotherhamUnitedFootballClub.The groupare incrediblyexcited for
the upcoming season and are eager to find out what fixtures and experiences await.

OurFutureStarsUnder7sandUnder8sprogrammealsocontinuedtogrow,with30childrentakingpartintwo weekly
sessions.As of now, 7 of the U7 FutureStars grouphave been invitedinto RUFC's pre-academy,and two FutureStars  U8's,
Harryand Ethan,have signeda contractwith RUFC U9's. We wish them the best for the futureand look forwardto  seeing
how they continue to develop.

`Future Stars Holiday Camps`

OurHolidayCampshavecontinuedtogofromstrengthtostrength,with4903differentparticipantstakingpart at
Wickersley,St Bedes and DinningtonF.C. Our camps are fun, educationalexperiencesthat encouragechildrento be  active
andtake partin football.Those in attendancehada specialexperiencethisyear thanksto the engagementof Rotherham
UnitedandRotherhamUnitedWomenfirstteamplayers,whogaveuptheirtimetocome andsayhello,sign autographs
and take pictures.

BothRUCT andthe Academyhave alsobeen instrumentalin settingup officialpartnershipsbetweengrassrootsclubs and
RUFC.Throughthepartnerships,grassrootsclubsreceiveraffleprizessuchas matchticketsandsignedmerchandise, and
coaches also have the opportunity to partake in free CPD experiences.

`Education & Employability`

`16 to 19-Year-Old Study Programme (NCFE Level 2 / BTEC Level 3)`

The2022/23academicyearconcludedinJune,withtheSportsCollegeachievingover90%retentionand achievement.
TheyearwasendedwithanAwardsEveningattheNewYorkStadium,wherewe celebratedthesuccessofour students
both in relation to their education and footballing achievements.

ThisyearweintroducedanalternativeLevel3coursealongsidetheexisting'SportsCoaching&Development' pathway.
ThenewLevel3in'Sport,Fitness&PersonalTraining'provideslearnerswithmorestudyoptions,andismoresuited to
thosewantingtopursuecareersinphysiotherapyandsportsscience.Tofurtherenhancetheexperienceforlearners on
this course,we are delightedto have been workingin partnershipwith Places Leisureand the EnglishInstituteof Sport to
allowstudentstousetheirfirst-classfitnessfacilities.Overthelast12monthswehavealsowelcomedvarious guest
speakers,includingfirstteamplayers,Academystaff,theRoyalMarines,HowardWebb,LesPayneandChrisDolby, all
alongside our standard study timetable.

Recruitmentfor2023/24hasbeenremarkablysuccessful,withover110studentsenrollingontoourvarious Study
Programmes.Thisisa60%increasefromthepreviousacademicyear,andistestamenttothehardworkoftheteam in
creatinganinspiringenvironmentandtrustedreputationacrossthetown.Enrolmentwascarriedoutover2 daysat the
New York Stadium, during which students even managed to meet first team keeper, Viktor Johansson.

`Academy Delivery`

The 2021-23AcademycohortscompletedtheirBTECandapprenticeshipqualificationsinApril,withmanyachieving their
targetgrades.5 out of 9 scholarsachieveddistinctionsin theirend-pointassessment,3 out of 9 were offered professional
contracts,andotherspursuedUniversitycoursesand/orscholarshipsin the USA. 7 outof 9 scholarsalsocompleted their
UEFA C Coaching, Safeguarding and First Aid Qualifications.

Both1st and 2nd year scholarscompleteda comprehensiveinductionprogrammedeliveredthroughoutthe summer. This
wasdeliveredbyallmembersofthemulti-disciplinaryteamincludingcoaching,sportsscience,playercare and
safeguarding staff. Induction topics included Equality & Diversity, Personal Development and Identity.

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OverthenextquarterbothgroupswillbeundertakingtheirUEFACCoachingandLevel1Refereeingqualifications. This
will allow them to enhance their CV and support their career progression opportunities.

`Foundation Degree (in partnership with University of South Wales)`

The2022/23academicyearsaw17studentsstudyingacrossourFoundationDegreeProgrammes(FootballCoaching &
Development,SportsCoaching& DevelopmentandTop-Up),completetheirqualifications.Thiswas a mix of former BTEC
studentswhohadprogressedinternallyandexternalstudentswhojoinedusfromlocalsixthforms.Wealwaysaim to
nurturestudentsto become our next cohortof coaches;this has provensuccessfulto date, with many currentand former
students now employed by the Trust.

`Alternative Provision`

OurAlternativeProvisionhascontinuedtogrowthroughoutthe2022/23academicyear,andwearenowworking with
over 10 schools delivering various interventions.

Since the start of the new academicyear, we have been workingwith over 20 studentsfrom 6 differentschoolsacross our
APprogrammes.Thisincreaseinengagementistheresultofthesuccessfulreputationwehavebuiltsince schools
returnedfollowingthe COVID-19pandemic.Feedbackreceivedfrom schoolshas been outstanding,andthe staff involved
continue to have a profound impact on the young people they work with.

`Football`

In2023,our3footballteams(2maleand1female)completedtheirrespectiveleagueseasons.OurShadow Academy
havecontinuedtoprogressbothonandoffthefieldandachievedourhighesteverpointstotalintheNational Football
Youth League.

OneofourSportsCollegestudents,KieranDever,wasrewardedforhisimpressiveperformancesbyspending2 weeks
training with the U18 Academy.

Over the season we celebrated various achievements, including:

2 players at Step 5 of National League pyramid
2 players at Step 6 of National League pyramid
3 players at Step 7 of National League pyramid
1 player training with the Academy
24 players represented the shadow squad across the season in the National Football Youth League
24 games played in the National Football Youth League and Cup competitions
8 wins & 2 draws in this time, scoring 37 goals

At the end of the season all our studentswere rewardedwith a fantasticopportunityto play on the pitchat the New York
Stadium.

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`Employability`

RotherhamUnitedCommunityTrustareproudtobetheonlyprofessionalfootballclubtohostaDWP(Department for
WorkandPensions)YouthHubandhavesupportedover200youngpeopleintoemploymentsinceitslaunch.We have
also successfullydeliveredover 500 actionplansthat have enabledyoungpeopleaged 16-24 to create a clear career plan,
giving them motivation to move closer to or into employment.

This year we launchedFeel Well Work Well, a brand-newmental healthand employabilityprogrammein partnership with
SheffieldFuturesandBigAmbitions.Theprogramme'saimis tosupportyoungpeopleacrossSouthYorkshireto improve
theirmentalhealthand eitherget startedor back on trackwith theircareers.With supportfrom Rotherhamand Barnsley
Mind,The PrincesTrustandThe SourceAcademy,we are currentlycoaching16 to 24-year-oldsto securefurther training
oremployment.Thepandemichashadasignificantimpactonmentalhealthandwellbeing;manyyoungpeople have
missedoutontheireducationandlostopportunitiestoprogressintowork,leadingtoisolation,anxietyand decreased
confidenceandself-esteem.Unliketraditionalemployabilityprogrammes,FeelWellWorkWellrecognisesthat without
goodmentalhealthitisincrediblychallengingtobeginandcontinueinemployment.Everyyoungpersonwhojoins the
programme has access to trained wellbeing practitioners who can assess their needs and refer them to specific support.

`Health & Wellbeing`

Throughoutthe2022-23season,theHealth&WellbeingDepartmenthascontinuedtobethereforthosewhoneed it,
providingholisticsupportaroundbothphysicalandmentalhealth.Ourknowledgeable,experiencedanddedicated staff
continuetousetheirpassionforhelpingotherstomakeadifferenceinthecommunity,withanaimtoimprove the
wellbeing of all participants.

`Mental Health`

Ourmentalhealthprovisionis moreinneedthaneverasa resultofthepandemicandcostoflivingcrisis.Overthe past
yearwehaveprovidedanaverageof6sessionsperweekspecificallytailoredtowardsimprovingmentalhealth, from
coffee mornings and walking groups to badminton and inclusion football.

`Social Prescribing`

OurSocialPrescribingServicehasgonefromstrengthtostrengthinthepast12months.Wecontinueto provide
person-centredsupporttoallindividualsreferredtous,offeringthemafriendlylisteningearandsafe, welcoming
activities.Weunderstandthateachpersonisdifferent,andthereforethesupportthatweofferisdependenton the
individual.Overthepastyear,we haveworkedconsistentlywitharound40 differentreferralsat anyonetime,with staff
dedicating 6-8 hours per week to providing 1:1 support either over the phone or in person.

`Weight Management`

`MAN v FAT`

Our MAN v FAT programmecontinuesto run successfully,with around80 men attendingParkgateAstro every Friday night
to socialise,play footballand weigh in. As of August2023 we are currentlyin our fifteenthseason,with every intention to
maintainandgrowtheleaguegoingforward.InMay2023wewerehonouredtobeinvitedtotheMANvFAT National
Awards,heldat the ManchesterFootballMuseum,afterbeingnominatedfor Partnerof the Year. The successof our Club
was recognised as we picked up the award for the North of the country, a region comprising 57 MAN v FAT leagues.

`Fit Millers`

April2023saw ourFit Millersprogrammecome to an end after3 successfulyears- even witha pandemicthrownin! The
nationwideFIT FANS programmesaw incredibleresults across the countryafter being independentlyevaluated,and many
ofourresultshereinRotherhammirroredthose.Themostimpactfulfeedback,however,wasanecdotalstories around
howtheprogrammechangedlives;participantsdescribedhowthemselvesandtheirfamiliesleadmuchhealthier lives,
howtheyfeltmuchfitter,andhowtheirself-esteemandconfidenceskyrocketed.OurplanstocontinuetheFit Millers
programme in future are promising; watch this space.

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`Shine Health Academy`

BetweenAprilandJuly2023,we were proudto hostandfacilitatethe runningof ShineHealthAcademyhereat the New
YorkStadium.Shineis a 12-week,tier3 weightmanagementprogrammeforyoungpeople,whichworkscloselywith and
receivesreferralsfromNHSEnglandComplicationsfromExcessWeight(CEW)Clinics.Havingpreviouslyworkedwith the
0-19serviceontheirWHAM(Weight,HealthandAttitudeManagement)project,weidentifiedchildren's weight
management as a gap in our provision and were eager to move back into this area.

ThiswasthefirsttimetheShineprogrammehastakenplaceinRotherham,afterrunningsuccessfullyinSheffieldfor a
numberofyears.Despitehavingachallengingcohortofyoungpeople,allofwhomexperiencedadditionalneeds, all
childrenenrolledat the startof the programmesuccessfullygraduatedin Julyandwillmove intoa maintenancephase in
September 2023. We will also welcome a brand-new cohort in September as the project continues to grow.

Duetothesuccessofthisfirstcohort,wehavenowsecureda10-yearlicensetousetheShinecontentand materials
independently.Thisexcitingopportunitywillallowustocreateourownweightmanagementprogrammefor young
peopleusingevidence-basedresources,whichcanbedeliveredbothinschoolsandasanextracurricularproject in
community settings.

`Staff Upskilling`

Staff traininghas been a prioritythis year to ensure that our team is as knowledgeableas possible.Amongstour team, we
have attendedcourses in Dementia Care and CounsellingSkills and completedCycle Group Leader training.On the back of
COVIDandduringthecost-of-livingcrisis,allstaffnoticedaspikeinboththenumberofparticipantspresenting with
mentalillhealthandtheseverityoftheirconditions;therefore,anumberofstaffmemberscompleteda2-daycourse in
MentalHealthFirstAidtraining,andoneundertookSuicideFirstAidinJune23.WealsoattendedthePremier League
Charitable Fund's Mental Health Conference in March 2023.

`Sports Participation`

Duringthe 2022/23academicyearthe Participationteam hasworkedwith80% of the primaryschoolsacross Rotherham
deliveringphysicaleducation,PremierLeaguePrimaryStarsinterventions,EFLJoyofMovingsessionsandmore.15 of
theseschoolsareRUCTpartnershipschools;throughthispartnershiptheyhavereceivedmatchtickets, signed
merchandiseandinflatablefundraisingfestivals,allwhichsupportschoolstoraisevitalfundstoexpandtheirsport and
physical activity offer.

`Projects: Premier League Primary Stars & Joy of Moving`

AllKPI'swereachieved,deliveringtargetedinterventionswheretherewasanidentifiedneed.Theseranged from
supportingpupilswiththeirreadingandphonicstoresilienceworkshops,alldeliveredbyourskilledRotherham United
Community Trust workforce.

`KPI`	`KPI details`	`Achieved`
`15`	`Supported PE lessons (6-week block, 1 hr per week)`	`15`
	`Targeted Interventions (6-week block, 1 hr per week) (5 maths, 5 English & 5 PSHE`
`15`	`interventions where required)`	`26`
`4`	`Social Action projects (6-week block, 1 hr per week)`	`5`
`3`	`Anti-discrimination workshops (1 off workshops, minimum 1 hr per workshop)`	`10`
	`Education activations (PSHE 4, English 6, maths 6, CPD 3) (1 off workshops, minimum 1`
`10`	`hr per workshop)`	`29`
`3`	`Competitions`	`9`
`25`	`Schools engaged with`	`50`

Highlight-WehadanextremelysuccessfulWorldBookDay,delivering172-hourworkshopsaswellas11 English
interventionsthroughoutthe academicyear. These helpedyoungpeoplein Rotherhamto improvetheir Englishreading &
writing skills, and also supported the opening of a school library.

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AcrosstheJoyofMovingproject,wedelivered6-weekprogrammesinprimaryschooleducationfocusingon physical
fitness,nutrition,motor coordination,cognition,creativityand life skills to a totalof 1707 childrenin years 5 and 6. This is
above the KPI of 1620 young people. We have also delivered 5 full school Joy of Moving event days.

Rotherham'syoungpeoplehaveexcelledthisyearwithsocialactionprojects,fromcreatinggamesandsinging Christmas
carolswithcarehomeresidents,tooneof ourProtectthePlanetprojectsbeingnominatedbyMP SarahChampionfor a
GlobalYouthEnvironmentalAward.Youngpeoplehave also set up a "Happinessb4 Hate" campaignto encouragea more
equal, diverse and inclusive community across Rotherham.

`Events`

Thisacademicyearsawseveralsuccessfulevents,engagingyoungpeopleofallabilitiesinfootballfestivals and
competitive tournaments to raise the standard of football across the borough.

5 Joy of Moving festivals
Y3/4 and Y5/6 football festivals at Sheffield Hallam University's Sports Park (274 children)
Futsal tournament at the EIS (83 children)
Utilita Kids & Girls Cup at Parkgate Astro (218 children)
PL Primary Stars AESSeal Half-Time Cup (16 teams entered, 146 children)

RUFCfirstteamplayershavealsomadeaseriesofappearancesacrossprimaryschoolstoinspirethenext generation.
Theyhaveengagedinarangeofactivities,fromreadingwithyoungpeople,tosharinganinsightintotheirdiet and
lifestyle, to discussing experiences of discrimination in elite sport.

`Disability & SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)`

Ourlong-lastingrelationshipwithRotherhamParentsCarersForum(RPCF)proceedstoenhanceourengagement with
youngpeopleexperiencingarangeofSENDneeds,helpingustoprovidethebestsupportwecantoyoungpeople and
their families.

MorerecentlywehavebeenawardedasmallfundinggrantfromSheffieldandHallamshireFA,throughwhichwe have
been able to access three powerchairs donated by Middlesbrough PFC.

ThiswilladdanewaspectofdisabilitysportstoRotherham(thenearestPowerchairFootballprovisioniscurrently in
Leeds).WearehonouredtobeabletoofferPowerchairFootballtothedisabledcommunity,withsessionsstarting in
October 2023.

`Community Cohesion & Celebration`

TheTrust'sU4C(United4Communities)programmehasbeenpraisedforitscommitmenttonotonlyimproving the
mentalandphysicalwellbeingofitsparticipants,butalsoforitsdedicationtoprovidingasafespaceforrefugees and
asylum seekers who live in Rotherham.

The U4C groupis made up of refugeesand asylumseekers who live in Rotherham.Alongsideplayingfootball,RUCT works
withparticipantstohelpthemimprovetheirmentalandphysicalwellbeingandsupportstheirintegrationintothe local
community.

RUCToncemorecelebratedRamadanandEidin2023withourMidnightRamadanTournamentseries,heldeach Friday
night throughout Ramadan.

Uniquein the region,RUCT welcomedmore than100 playersfrom12 teamsto takepartin the tournament,taking place
at RotherhamIndoorFootballCentre between 11pm-1am.The event offered a free weekly 5-a-sideleague for  participants
celebrating the month of Ramadan.

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`Voice and Influence`

InFebruary,twohundredyear6pupilsfromacrossRotherhamattendedaseriesofworkshopsatMagnaaround the
dangers of carrying knives, online risks, the impact of bullying and hateful speech, and the threat of radicalisation.

Theevent,whichalsoofferedpupilstheopportunitytoworkalongsidethosefromotherschools,wasintroduced by
EmmaEllis,theCouncil'sHeadofCommunitySafety,withworkshopsdeliveredbyOddArts,Rotherham United
Community Trust and anti-violence campaigner Alison Cope.

`More Than Football`

TheMoreThanFootballprogrammefocusesonthreetargetareasinRotherham;Eastwood,KimberworthandMaltby.
Thisprogrammeisgenuinelyneeds-led,designedanddeliveredbythecommunityforthecommunity,andhasbeen
co-producedbyVCSEinfrastructurepartnersinconsultationwithserviceusersandtheirmembers.Theprogramme
targetsnewaudiencesandplaceswhicharenotcurrentlytakingpartinphysicalactivityandadoptsanewmodel of
codelivery.It is the onlyinitiativewhichmakes an entitlementpledgeto all Eastwood,KimberworthandMaltby residents
of offering opportunities to access physical activity within a 10-minute walk from their home.

The More ThanFootballprogrammewillalsosupportthe MovingRotherhampartnershipin deliveringa transformational
behaviourchangeprogrammeanddelivertheiraimof'peopleinRotherhambeingproudtoliveinandcontribute to
stronger, thriving communities by engaging with physical activity or sport'.

Theplanswillbebasedonengagingkeyparticipantsthroughthedeliveryofrecreationalandinformalfootball activity,
with aims of;

1. Increasing participation in different forms of football.

2. Increasing participation in different physical activity/sport.

3.Providingopportunitiesforthecommunitytoencouragebehaviouralandmindsetchange,toencourageleading a
healthy, active and social lifestyle.

4.Decreasinglonelinessbybringingpeopletogetherthroughalternativeprovisionssuchascoffeemornings, walking
groups, group fitness classes and much more.

`Facilities`

The Trust is still based in the Goal Zone at the New York Stadium,which now covers five floorsand consistsof a Youth and
EmployabilityHub,fourclassrooms,a gym,anda staffoffice.It'salsokittedoutwithmoderntechnologyand equipment
to supportour delivery across departments.ParkgateAstro remains our communityhub, locatedin Parkgate/Rawmarsh. It
consistsof a 60x40 3G pitchwith floodlights,changingrooms,a classroomand a café. All our facilitiescan also be hired  by
external companies to deliver activities which align with our vision and values.

`Public benefit`

Thetrusteesconfirmthattheyhavecompliedwiththerequirementsofsection4oftheCharitiesAct2011tohave due
regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Giventhenatureofourwork,partnershipsarekeytooursuccess.Wehavestrongrelationshipswith statutory
organisationsincludingthelocalauthority,policeandhealthpartsincNHS/CCG/RDASH.Weareastrategicpartner with
the VoluntaryAction board and sit on the local consortiumfor third sector partners.We not only partnerwith the  Football
club,we alsopartnerwiththe leagueswhichthe professionalgame is associatedto includingthe PremierLeague, English
FootballLeagueandFA.Manyofourlocalpartnershipsarewithothervoluntaryproviders,nurseries,schoolsand older
people settings.

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Rotherham United Community Trust

`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`Structure, governance and management`

`Constitution`

RotherhamUnitedCommunitySportsTrustisregisteredasacharitablecompanylimitedbyguaranteegovernedby its
MemorandumandArticlesofAssociationdated11December2007.Itisregisteredasacharitywiththe Charity
Commission. The liability of the members is limited to an amount not exceeding £10.

`Methods of appointment or election of Trustees`

Whenconsideringappointingnewtrustees,theBoardhasregardtotherequirementforanyspecialistskillsneeded in
order to support the charity's work. Trustees are appointed at the AGM by first and second nomination.

`Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees`

Newtrusteesareinvitedandencouragedtoattendactivitysessionsandmeetteammemberstofamiliarise themselves
withtheorganisationandthecontextwithinwhichitoperates.Additionally,trusteesarealreadyfamiliarwith the
practical work of the organisation having been briefed by the Chief Executive on such issues as:

The obligations of the trustees under charity and company law.

-ThemaindocumentswhichsetouttheoperationalframeworkfortheorganisationincludingtheMemorandum and
Articles of Association.

Recent copies of minutes of meetings.
The business plan and recent financial performance of the organisation.
Future plans and objectives.

Feedback from new trustees regarding their induction has been very positive.

`Pay policy for key management personnel`

Keymanagementpersonnelcomprisesofthetrusteesandsenioremployees.Onlythesenioremployees receive
remunerationfor theirworkandtheirsalaryis set by the boardof trustees.Adviceon remunerationis obtainedfrom the
Trust's solicitors and annual reviews are undertaken to assess key management performance against remuneration levels.

Jamie Nobleis the Head of the Trust takingresponsibilityfor the day to day management.Jamie is supportedby the Chair
andFinanceDirectoron a weeklybasis.OtherTrusteessupportandworkcloselywiththe Truston regularbasis.A  strong
teamoflongservingmanagersspanningFinance,Administrations,NCS,HealthandEducation,reporttotheHeadof the
Trust.

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`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`Financial risk management`

The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

an annual review of the risks the charity may face
the establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified

-theimplementationofproceduresdesignedtominimiseanypotentialimpactonthecharityshouldthose risks
materialise.

Particularattentionhasfocusedonriskassessmentofallactivitiesdeliveredensuringthesafetyandwellbeingof the
serviceuser.A keyelementinthemanagementofthefinancialriskis theimplementationofthereservespolicywhich is
reviewed annually by the board of trustees.

`Financial review 2022/23`

2022/23hasresultedina surplusof£16kcomparedtoa surplusof£209kintheprioryear.Whilstincomefor charitable
activitiesandgrants(£1.3m)waslowerthanthepriorperiod(£1.7m),managementwerealsoabletocarefully control
direct costs. The charitycarriedforwardfunds at 31 August 2023 of £1,021,908of which £134,443are restrictedfunds and
£887,465 are general funds. Of the general funds, £80,000 has been set aside as designated funds.

`Reserves policy`

Thetrustees'policyis toholdfreereservesof sixmonthsunrestrictedexpenditure.Thereservesareneededinthe event
oflostfunding,unexpectedcostsorreducedincomelevels.Inordertoenabletrusteestomonitorthereserves, the
trusteesreportpreparedbytheChiefExecutive,submittedtotheboardoftrusteeseverythreemonths,will include
detailsofthereservefund.Freereservesincludingthedesignatedfundat31August2023were£796,303which consists
of unrestricted funds, less unrestricted tangible fixed assets (£887,465 - £91,162).

`Plans for future periods`

With the safety and wellbeingof staff and the communitybeing a priority,the charitywill continueto developits range of
projectsandcoursesinfutureperiod.FollowingtheGovernmentCovidroadmapthecharitywilldelivereducation and
supporttothecommunity.FacilitiesatParkgateAstroandtheAESSEALNewYorkStadiumwillcontinuetobekey for
delivery.Additionaldeliveryspaceatthestadiumhasbeenletonthegroundflooroftheexistingunitcurrently being
leased by the charity.

`Fundraising activities`

TheTrustdoesnotactivelyfundraisehowever,wewillsometimesfundraiseforspecificprojectsoritems.The money
raisedthen went towardsthe cost of a new defibrillatorwhichwas match fundedby the Starta Heart campaign.NCS also
fundraise,howeverthatispartoftheprojecttofindaworthylocalprojectandworkwiththem.Thisisdoneby either
raisingmoneyforareasonortodosomethingwhichwillmakeadifferencetotheirorganisation,whichcould be
renovating a room or garden.

TheTrustemploysafulltimeCommunityProjectsManagerwhosesolepurposeistoapplyforfunding.Herroleis to
sourcegrants,workwithkey stakeholdersandthenformulatea bid.Any moneygeneratedis recordedappropriately and
then wither spent in the spirit or handed over to the third party.

The Trust remains GDPR compliant to ensure all personal information is protected.

`STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES`

Thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsofRotherhamUnitedCommunityTrustforthepurposesofcompanylaw) are
responsibleforpreparingtheReportoftheTrusteesandthefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithapplicablelaw and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

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`Report of the Trustees`

`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES - continued`

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.

`AUDITORS`

The auditors, Sutton McGrath Hartley, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

21/03/2024 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

..........................................................................

Ms K Thomas - Trustee

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`Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Rotherham United Community Trust`

`Opinion`

We haveauditedthefinancialstatementsofRotherhamUnitedCommunityTrust(the'charitablecompany')forthe year
ended31August2023whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCashFlow Statement
andnotestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancial reporting
frameworkthat has been appliedin their preparationis applicablelaw and UnitedKingdomAccountingStandards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

`In our opinion the financial statements:`

give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

`Basis for opinion`

We conductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicablelaw. Our
responsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditofthe financial
statementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompanyinaccordancewiththe ethical
requirementsthat are relevantto our auditof the financialstatementsin the UK, includingthe FRC's EthicalStandard, and
wehavefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.Webelievethatthe audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

`Conclusions relating to going concern`

In auditingthe financialstatements,we have concludedthatthe trustees'use of the goingconcernbasisof accounting in
the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Basedon the workwe have performed,we have notidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingto eventsor conditions
that,individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sabilitytocontinueasa going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedinthe relevant
sections of this report.

`Other information`

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincludedin the
Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Inconnectionwithourauditof thefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityis toreadtheotherinformationand,in doing
so,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsorour knowledge
obtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuchmaterialinconsistencies or
apparentmaterialmisstatements,we are requiredto determinewhetherthisgivesrise to a materialmisstatementin the
financialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconcludethatthereisa material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard.

`Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006`

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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Rotherham United Community Trust

`Matters on which we are required to report by exception`

In the lightof the knowledgeand understandingof the charitablecompanyand its environmentobtainedin the course of
the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.

We have nothingto reportin respect of the followingmatters where the CompaniesAct 2006 requiresus to reportto you
if, in our opinion:

adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.

`Responsibilities of trustees`

AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the
charitablecompanyfor the purposesof companylaw) are responsiblefor the preparationof the financialstatements and
forbeingsatisfiedthattheygive a trueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolas the trusteesdetermineis necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueas a goingconcern,disclosing,as applicable,mattersrelatedto goingconcernandusingthe goingconcern basis
ofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyortoceaseoperations,orhave no
realistic alternative but to do so.

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`Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements`

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Our assessment of the susceptibility to material misstatement, whether by fraud or error, is made in a risk based approach.

In this approach, laws and regulations applicable to the entity, such as the Companies Act 2006, United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice including Financial Reporting Standard 102, Charities SORP, employment law, and Health and Safety law is considered. The policies and controls the entity has in place to comply with these laws are reviewed, by discussion, reviews of correspondence and registrations monitored by external bodies. The engagement team remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

Policies and controls relating to the risk of material misstatement as a result of fraud, management override of controls, and revenue recognitions are also considered. These are assessed by obtaining an understanding of the charity's operations and control environment. The policies and controls have been reviewed by discussion, review and sample testing of accounting entries, including journals, challenging assumptions and judgements, reviewing and evaluating related parties transactions, and wider background searches. Testing of income recognition and fund accounting is also completed.

We have ensured that the engagement team have appropriate levels of competence and experience to effectively monitor these risks and carry out work relevant to our assessment of each risk, including consideration of the sector the charity operates in and its size and complexity.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

`Use of our report`

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Jonathon Dickens ACA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Sutton McGrath Hartley 5 Westbrook Court Sharrowvale Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S11 8YZ

21/03/2024 Date: .............................................

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`Rotherham United Community Trust`

`Statement of Financial Activities`

`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`Unrestricted` `funds` `Notes` `£` `INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM` `Donations and legacies` `2` `5,893` `Charitable activities` `5` `Charitable activities` `-` `Other trading activities` `3` `475,459` `Investment income` `4` `11,493` `Total` `492,845` `EXPENDITURE ON` `Charitable activities` `6` `Charitable activities` `570,245` `NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)` `(77,400)` `Transfers between funds` `19` `690,319` `Net movement in funds` `612,919` `RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS` `Total funds brought forward` `274,546` `TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD` `887,465`	`Restricted` `funds` `£` `-` `1,294,174` `-` `-` `1,294,174` `1,200,492` `93,682` `(690,319)` `(596,637)` `731,080` `134,443`	`2023` `Total` `funds` `£` `5,893` `1,294,174` `475,459` `11,493` `1,787,019` `1,770,737` `16,282` `-` `16,282` `1,005,626` `1,021,908`	`2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `98,490` `1,724,192` `318,239` `87`
			`2,141,008`
			`1,931,669`
			`209,339` `-`
			`209,339` `796,287`
			`1,005,626`

The notes form part of these financial statements

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`Rotherham United Community Trust`

`Balance Sheet 31 August 2023`

		2023	2022
	Notes	£	£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets	12	91,162	118,407
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	13	220,456	320,744
Cash at bank and in hand		1,040,610	892,294
		1,261,066	1,213,038
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year	14	(318,687)	(307,990)
NET CURRENT ASSETS		942,379	905,048
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES		1,033,541	1,023,455
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year	15	(11,633)	(17,829)
NET ASSETS		1,021,908	1,005,626
FUNDS	19
Unrestricted funds:
General fund		807,465	179,546
Designated		80,000	95,000
		887,465	274,546
Restricted funds		134,443	731,080
TOTAL FUNDS		1,021,908	1,005,626

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

21/03/2024

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. K Thomas - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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`Rotherham United Community Trust`

`Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`Notes` `Cash flows from operating activities` `Cash generated from operations` `21` `Interest paid` `Interest element of hire purchase payments` `paid` `Net cash provided by operating activities` `Cash flows from investing activities` `Purchase of tangible fixed assets` `Interest received` `Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities` `Cash flows from financing activities` `Capital repayments in year` `Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities` `Change in cash and cash equivalents in the` `reporting period` `Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning` `of the reporting period` `Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the` `reporting period`	`2023` `£` `141,323` `-` `499` `141,822` `-` `11,493` `11,493` `(4,999)` `(4,999)` `148,316` `892,294` `1,040,610`	`2022` `£` `96,851` `(6,335)` `(499)` `90,017` `(33,162)` `87` `(33,075)` `21,131` `21,131` `78,073` `814,221` `892,294`

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Rotherham United Community Trust

`Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`

`Basis of preparing the financial statements`

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the Financial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

`Income`

All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

GrantsareincludedintheStatementOf FinancialActivitiesona receivablebasis.Thebalanceof income received
forspecificpurposesbutnotexpendedduringtheperiodisshownintherelevantfundsontheBalance Sheet.
Whereincomeisreceivedinadvanceofentitlement,itsrecognitionisdeferredandincludedindeferred income.
Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

`Expenditure`

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
the amountof the obligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforon an accrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

`Tangible fixed assets`

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.

Short leasehold - Straight line over 7 years
Plant and machinery - 5% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - 10% on cost
Motor vehicles - 20% on cost and Straight line over 3 years
Computer equipment - 25% on cost

The company's policy is to not capitalise any purchases under the value of £1,500.

`Taxation`

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

`Fund accounting`

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restrictedfundscanonlybe usedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithinthe objectsof the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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Rotherham United Community Trust

`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued`

`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued`

`Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits`

The charitablecompanyoperatesa definedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayableto the charitable
company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

`2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`

`Unrestricted` `Restricted` `funds` `funds` `£` `£` `Donations` `-` `-` `Grants` `5,893` `-` `5,893` `-` `OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES` `Unrestricted` `Restricted` `funds` `funds` `£` `£` `Events income` `475,459` `-` `INVESTMENT INCOME` `Unrestricted` `Restricted` `funds` `funds` `£` `£` `Deposit account interest` `11,493` `-`	`2023` `Total` `funds` `£` `-` `5,893` `5,893` `2023` `Total` `funds` `£` `475,459` `2023` `Total` `funds` `£` `11,493`	`2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `2,600` `95,890` `98,490` `2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `318,239`	`2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `2,600` `95,890`
			`98,490`
		`2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `87`

`3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES`

`4. INVESTMENT INCOME`

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`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued`

`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES`

`Sports, inclusion and participation` `Education programme` `Health programme` `6.` `CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS` `Charitable activities` `7.` `DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES` `Staff costs` `Facility costs` `Motor and travel expenses` `Direct costs and equipment` `Post, stationery and advertising` `Legal and professional fees` `General property and overhead costs` `Audit fees` `Depreciation` `Interest payable and similar charges` `8.` `NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)` `Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):` `Depreciation - owned assets`	`2023` `Charitable` `activities` `£` `537,310` `553,496` `203,368` `1,294,174` `2023` `£` `1,015,040` `432,614` `70,837` `108,480` `17,458` `19,656` `71,565` `8,340` `27,246` `(499)` `1,770,737` `2023` `£` `27,245`	`2022` `Total` `activities` `£` `634,652` `865,262` `224,278`
		`1,724,192`
		`Direct` `Costs (see` `note 7)` `£` `1,770,737`
		`2022` `£` `1,095,734` `474,071` `71,200` `104,896` `22,038` `11,650` `116,565` `6,600` `22,081` `6,834`
		`1,931,669`
		`2022` `£` `22,081`

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`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`

There were no trustees'remunerationor other benefitsfor the year ended 31 August2023 nor for the year ended
31 August 2022.

`Trustees' expenses`

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2023 nor for the year ended 31 August 2022.

`10.`

`STAFF COSTS`

`STAFF COSTS`
`Wages and salaries` `Social security costs` `Other pension costs`	`2023` `£` `920,913` `75,663` `18,464` `1,015,040`	`2022` `£` `1,008,934` `68,716` `18,084`
		`1,095,734`

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

	`2023`	`2022`
`Employees`	`55`	`61`

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

		`2023`	`2022`
`£60,001`	`- £70,000`	`1`	`-`

Key management remuneration in the year amounted to £383,018 (2022: £298,606).

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £8,999 (2022: £8,291) for key management.

Thepensioncostsareallocatedbetweenactivitiesandrestrictedandunrestrictedfundsbasedonthe individual
staff member direct/indirect on each activity.

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`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued`

`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`11.` `COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES` `Unrestricted` `Restricted` `funds` `funds` `£` `£` `INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM` `Donations and legacies` `95,890` `2,600` `Charitable activities` `Charitable activities` `-` `1,724,192` `Other trading activities` `318,239` `-` `Investment income` `87` `-` `Total` `414,216` `1,726,792` `EXPENDITURE ON` `Charitable activities` `Charitable activities` `434,421` `1,497,248` `NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)` `(20,205)` `229,544` `RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS` `Total funds brought forward` `294,751` `501,536` `TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD` `274,546` `731,080` `12.` `TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS` `Short` `Plant and` `leasehold` `machinery` `£` `£` `COST` `At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023` `102,416` `15,000` `DEPRECIATION` `At 1 September 2022` `43,893` `2,813` `Charge for year` `14,630` `750` `At 31 August 2023` `58,523` `3,563` `NET BOOK VALUE` `At 31 August 2023` `43,893` `11,437` `At 31 August 2022` `58,523` `12,187`		`Total` `funds` `£` `98,490` `1,724,192` `318,239` `87`
		`2,141,008`
		`1,931,669`
		`209,339` `796,287`
		`1,005,626`
		`Fixtures` `and` `fittings` `£` `35,220` `20,972` `3,522` `24,494` `10,726` `14,248`

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`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued`

`COST` `At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023` `DEPRECIATION` `At 1 September 2022` `Charge for year` `At 31 August 2023` `NET BOOK VALUE` `At 31 August 2023` `At 31 August 2022` `13.` `DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR` `Trade debtors` `Prepayments and accrued income` `14.` `CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR` `Hire purchase (see note 16)` `Trade creditors` `Social security and other taxes` `Accruals and deferred income`	`Motor` `Computer` `vehicles` `equipment` `£` `£` `41,289` `10,701` `10,794` `7,747` `7,831` `512` `18,625` `8,259` `22,664` `2,442` `30,495` `2,954` `2023` `£` `210,316` `10,140` `220,456` `2023` `£` `4,499` `74,601` `21,461` `218,126` `318,687`	`Totals` `£` `204,626`
		`86,219` `27,245`
		`113,464`
		`91,162`
		`118,407`
		`2022` `£` `311,540` `9,204`
		`320,744`
		`2022` `£` `3,302` `157,011` `21,834` `125,843`
		`307,990`

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`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR`

		`2023`	`2022`
		`£`	`£`
`Hire purchase (see note`	`16)`	`11,633`	`17,829`

`16.` `LEASING AGREEMENTS` `Minimum lease payments fall due as follows:` `Net obligations repayable:` `Within one year` `Between one and five years` `Within one year` `Between one and five years` `17.` `SECURED DEBTS` `The following secured debts are included within creditors:` `Hire purchase contracts`

The hire purchaseis securedagainstthe asset to whichit relates.It is repayableby instalmentswith interest being
charged monthly.

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`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS`

`Unrestricted` `funds` `£` `Fixed assets` `91,162` `Current assets` `997,346` `Current liabilities` `(189,410)` `Long term liabilities` `(11,633)` `887,465` `MOVEMENT IN FUNDS` `At 1/9/22` `£` `Unrestricted funds` `General fund` `179,546` `Designated` `95,000` `274,546` `Restricted funds` `Sports, inclusion and participation` `76,499` `Health` `127,084` `Education` `527,497` `731,080` `TOTAL FUNDS` `1,005,626` `Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:` `Unrestricted funds` `General fund` `Restricted funds` `Sports, inclusion and participation` `Health` `Education` `TOTAL FUNDS`	`Restricted` `funds` `£` `-` `263,720` `(129,277)` `-` `134,443` `Net` `movement` `in funds` `£` `(77,400)` `-` `(77,400)` `61,457` `(3,325)` `35,550` `93,682` `16,282` `Incoming` `resources` `£` `492,845` `537,310` `203,368` `553,496` `1,294,174` `1,787,019`	`2023` `Total` `funds` `£` `91,162` `1,261,066` `(318,687)` `(11,633)` `1,021,908` `Transfers` `between` `funds` `£` `705,319` `(15,000)` `690,319` `(116,217)` `(63,968)` `(510,134)` `(690,319)` `-` `Resources` `expended` `£` `(570,245)` `(475,853)` `(206,693)` `(517,946)` `(1,200,492)` `(1,770,737)`	`2022` `Total` `funds` `£` `118,407` `1,213,038` `(307,990)` `(17,829)` `1,005,626` `At 31/8/23` `£` `807,465` `80,000` `887,465` `21,739` `59,791` `52,913` `134,443` `1,021,908` `Movement` `in funds` `£` `(77,400)` `61,457` `(3,325)` `35,550` `93,682` `16,282`

`19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`

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`19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`

`Comparatives for movement in funds`

		`Net`
		`movement`
	`At 1/9/21`	`in funds`	`At 31/8/22`
	`£`	`£`		`£`
`Unrestricted funds`
`General fund`	`199,751`	`(20,205)`		`179,546`
`Designated`	`95,000`	`-`		`95,000`
	`294,751`	`(20,205)`		`274,546`
`Restricted funds`
`Sports, inclusion and participation`	`77,136`	`(637)`		`76,499`
`Health`	`85,146`	`41,938`		`127,084`
`Education`	`339,254`	`188,243`		`527,497`
	`501,536`	`229,544`		`731,080`
`TOTAL FUNDS`	`796,287`	`209,339`	`1,005,626`

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

`Unrestricted funds` `General fund` `Restricted funds` `Sports, inclusion and participation` `Health` `Education` `TOTAL FUNDS`	`Incoming` `resources` `£` `414,216` `634,652` `226,878` `865,262` `1,726,792` `2,141,008`	`Resources` `expended` `£` `(434,421)` `(635,289)` `(184,940)` `(677,019)` `(1,497,248)` `(1,931,669)`	`Movement` `in funds` `£` `(20,205)` `(637)` `41,938` `188,243`
			`229,544`
			`209,339`

`Purpose of Restricted funds`

Sports,InclusionandParticipation-deliveringarangeofinitiativesforsocialintegrationand Community
cohesion.

The projects within Sports, Participation & Inclusion included:

Primary Stars (Premier League Charitable Fund)
Kicks (Premier League Charitable Fund)
Joy of Moving (English Football League Trust)
Emerging Talent Centre (The FA)

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`19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`

PCC SYP
VRU Grant
Flood Relief (Sport England)
Smiles for Miles (VAR)
Holiday Activity Fund (RMBC)
Universal Youth Work (RMBC)
Ward Budgets (RMBC)
Water safety (RMBC)

Health & Wellbeing  - delivering health related activities in the most deprived communities of Rotherham.

The projects within Health were as follows:
Active Through Football (Football Foundation)
Mental Health Grants (VAR)
Befriending Plus (VAR)
Man v Fat
Fit Fans (English Football League Trust)

Education& Employability- deliveringeducationandemployabilitycoursesprimarilyto post16 learners through
local and national partnerships.

The projects within Education were as follows:
Study Programme (RNN Group)
Adult Community Learning (RNN Group)
Multiply (RMBC)
Job Centre Plus (DWP)
University of South Wales, Degree (English Football League Trust)
National Citizen Service (English Football League Trust)
Feel Well Work Well, Sheffield Futures

General - essential core running of the business to support the charity operating within the constraints of the
funding partners.

`Purpose of Designated funds`

Thedesignatedfundsareheldwithaviewtomeetingtheshorttermcostsanticipatedfornon-funded staff
salaries, rent or investment.

`Inter fund transfers`

The transfersfrom designatedfunds to unrestrictedfunds duringthe year ended 31 August 2023 are to ensure the
designated funds held at the year end are in line with the policy noted above.

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`for the Year Ended 31 August 2023`

`20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`

During the year the charity made the following related party transactions:

`Rotherham United Football Club (RUFC) Limited`

MrPDouglasandMrsKThomasaretrustees/directorsofboththecharityandRUFC.Thecharityalsohas close
links with the footballclub. During the year the charitypaid £73,416 (2022: £49,513)to RotherhamUnited  Football
Club (RUFC) Limited for goods and services provided.

`The transactions were undertaken on normal terms.`

AtthebalancesheetdatetheamountduetoRotherhamUnitedFootballClub(RUFC)Limitedwas£5,880 (2022:
£6,895).

`ASD Lighting Plc`

MrsKThomasisadirectorofASDLightingPlc.Duringtheyear,thecharityengagedwithASDLightingfor the
provisionofservicesrelatedmonthlyHR,payrollandadministrativesupport.Thecharitypaid£10,731 (2022:
£15,405)fortheseservices.AsatthebalancesheetdatetheamountsowedtoASDLightingPlcwas£235 (2022:
£230).

`S66 Media Limited`

MrMHanniganisadirectorofS66MediaLimited.Duringtheyear,thecharitypaid£306(2022:£906)to S66
Media Limited.

`Triple Threat Theatre Academy`

MrJNoble'swifeislinkedwithTripleThreatTheatreAcademy.Duringtheyear,thecharitypaid£5,482 (2022:
£10,416) to Triple Threat Theatre Academy for various workshops.

`Rotherham BMX`

MrsCFosterisassociatedwithRotherhamBMX.Duringtheyear,thecharityreceived£718(2022:£nil) from
Rotherham BMX.

`Bramley Sunnyside Infant School`

Mr M Hanniganis on the Chair of Governorsfor Bramley SunnysideInfantSchool.Duringthe year, the charity paid
£625 (2022:£nil) and received £250 (2022:£nil) from Bramley Sunnyside Infant School.

`21. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES`

`Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial` `Activities)` `Adjustments for:` `Depreciation charges` `Interest received` `Interest paid` `Interest element of hire purchase and finance lease rental payments` `Decrease/(increase) in debtors` `Increase in creditors` `Net cash provided by operations`	`2023` `£` `16,282` `27,246` `(11,493)` `-` `(499)` `100,287` `9,500` `141,323`	`2022` `£` `209,339` `22,081` `(87)` `6,335` `499` `(278,649)` `137,333` `96,851`

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`22. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS`

`Net cash` `Cash at bank and in hand` `Debt` `Finance leases` `Total`	`At 1/9/22` `£` `892,294` `892,294` `(21,131)` `(21,131)` `871,163`	`Cash flow` `£` `148,316` `148,316` `4,999` `4,999` `153,315`	`At 31/8/23` `£` `1,040,610` `1,040,610` `(16,132)` `(16,132)` `1,024,478`

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