REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER." 06451012 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1123692
Re
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Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Au
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Rotherham Unlted Communit Trust

Rotherham United Communit Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlties
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Balance Sheet
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Cash Flow Statement
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Rotherham Unlted Communl Trust
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The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report
with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the
provlslons of Accounting and Reporting by Charltles: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitiÈs
preparing thelr accounts in accordarkce with the Financlal Reporting St3ndard applicable in the UK and Republlc of
Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charlty Is controlled by Its governing document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as deflned by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE ANDADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06451012 (England and Wales)
ReBlstered Charity number
1123692
Reglstered offlce
The Goal Zone
New York Stadium
New York Way
Rotherham
South Yorkshlre
S60 IAH
Trustees
Z Ahmed Communlty Learnlng Manager
P G Douglas Chlef Operatlng Officer
M P Hannl8an Operation5 Director
A Mohammed Dlrector of Trust
Ms K Thomas Accountant
Mrs C A Foster External Fundin8 Offlcer
G Shone Prolects And Operations Manager
D Wllson Director of Development
Mrs F Ross Company Director
J Page Medlcal Director (resigned 11131241
K Merry Deputy Ceo
Mrs K Smlth lappointed 1214124}
S Goodwin lappolnted 1113124)
Company Secretary
Taylored Buslness Secretaries Limited
Audltors
Sutton McGrath Hartley
5 Westbrook Court
Sharrowvale Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
Sll 8YZ
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REFERENCE ANDADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Sollcitors
Parker Rhodes Hickmotts
The Point
Bradmarsh Business Park
Rotherham
S60 IBP
Bankers
Barclays
10-12 Pinstone St,
Sheffield City Centre,
Sheffleld
S12HN
Objectlve5 and actlvltles
Pollcles and objectives
The Charlty's objectives Ithe Oblectsl are for the benefit of the public generally and in partlcular, the inhabltants of
South Yorkshire and surroundlng areas:_
To promote community particlpation in healthy recfeatlon by providing faclllties for the playing of assoclation
football and other sports capable of improvlng health
To provlde and a5SiSt In providing facillties for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who
have need for such facilitie5 by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic
clrcumstances or for the publlc at large in the Interest of soclal welfare and wlth the ob5ect of improvlng thelr
conditions of Ilfe,. and
To advance the education of chlldren and youn8 people through such means as the trustees thlnk flt in accordance
wlth the law of the charity.
The charity has the broad alm of providing Increased opportunltles for chlldren and young people to engage in
qualifled football coaching and other sportin8 actlvities.
Strategles for achlevlng obje¢tlves
The strategies employed to achieve the charity's objectives are to;
Provide opportunities to chlldren and young people of all abSllties to enga8e In football/sporting activitSes:
Provide a broad range of actlvltles and venues within Rotherham and surroundlng area5 to increase opportunltles for
children and young people to benefit Irom qualified football coachin8 and sporting activities,.
Establish effoctSve lines of communication with local school and. where appllcable, Governlng Bodies of Schools,,
Establlsh working relationship5 Wlth, where applicable. FA. PFA, Football League, Promier League, Children Seyvlces
and relevant partners,.
Dellver a quality and professlonal service provided by FA qualified coaches;
Liaise with the local PDM'5 relating to the development and delivery of the sesslons;
EstablSsh a comprehensive and effective marketlng strategy to promote and highli8ht the charlty'5 servlces wlthin
schools around Rotherham.
The Trust is reliant not only on pald staff but volunteers from within the many communlties it works. Many of the
volunteers start as paiticipants and then progress to help organise the activitie5. Over the course of the pandemlc,
RUCST worked in partnership with VAR and RMBC to support the management and deployment of volunteers to
support those Isolating or In crisis. The volunteers were not just recruited from actiwties but from the fans of RUFC
who wanted to give something back at a challenging time. Some volunteers are also recruited via our Educatlon and
NCS programme as a big part of our values is going above and beyond. The students value the work we do and find it a
good opportunity to gain additional skills along51de their studying wlth the Rotherham United Sports College.
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Achlevernents and performance
Overview
This report provides an oveNiew of the incredible impact and reach of Rotherham United Communlty Trust during the
2023124 year. Before you read on it would be remiss of me not to mention that none of this would have been possible
without the continued dedicatlon of our amazins team, the guidance and expertise of our board of trustees, and the
invaluable support of our partners and funders.
Our mlssion, indeed our promlse to you, is that we will use our passion for helping others and the influence of the
Rotherham United Football Club brand to help individuals recognise and achieve their goals, to create pathways, to
insplre future generations and ensure that we have a lastinE impact in all of our communities.
We wlll do thi5 by caring for all Rotherham residents, by listening to and understanding indlviduals and their
communltles, by being inclusive and having respect, by developing our staff to ensure our standards and
professlonalism are the best they can be and, most of all, by ensuring that what we deliver is engaging, fun and
relevant,
Thank you to everyone who has contrlbuted to making a positlve difference in our town. Together. we contlnue to
build a stronger, more unlted Rotherham.
Chlldren's Capltal of Culture
In 2025, Rotherham will become the world's flrst Children's Capital of Culture designed and delivered by chlldren and
voung people from our borough. Wlth children, young people. and famllles at it5 heart, the Chlldren's Capltal of
Culture field is an excltSng and interactive space lam-packed wlth things to do. Wlth hands on creative actlvitles,
br1115ant performahces by chlldren and young people from across the borough. The CCOC funds 2 part time staff
members whose purpose is to plan, deliver and evaluate Rotherham United CommunityTrusts project.
NCS Year of Servlce
In May 2024, the trust partnered wlth EFL in the Communlty and NCS Trust to offer x4 roles for 18-24-year-old from
the borough to further enhance their workin8 credentials. The prograrnme, totalling 39 week5 gave the 4 staff
members vltal skills withSn our sector providing experience trust wide in departments such as; School and Sports,
Health and Wellbelng, Youth and Incluslon and Football Development. The programme came to an end in February
2025. all 4 staff members are retained internally progresslng onto permanent contracts.
Smart Energy
The Smart Energy GB partnership reaches football fans via EFL Final matches wlth mass advertising. through local club
actlvatlons and community engagement wlth the EFL Trust to hi8hlight the budgeting and energy management
beneflts of smart meters. Smart Ener8y GB are in their fourth year worklng in partnership with the EFL to help football
fans understand how a smart meter can help them take control of their energy bllls.
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Premler League Prlmary Stsrs
Rotherham United Community Trust (Rucll delivered a wide range of actlvities and provisions almed at engaging
young people throughout the community. The primary focus centred around using the posltive power of professional
football clubs to inspire children to be active, look after their wellbeing and develop important life skills.
Throughout the year, the team had to achleve the following KP15 set by PLCF.
Annual minlmum
target output
12
12
Annual stretch
target output
12
14
Actual annual
output
12
33
Key performante Indlcator
PE support
Target InteNentlons
Glrls only Extra Currlcular football
sessions
Social Action projects
Anti-Discrimination Workshops
Education Actlvations
CompetltSons
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12
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EFL In the Community Movo and Learn, Joy of Movin8
Ferrero UK'S corporate Social responslbllity project, the Joy of movlng programme, which has been developed and
dellvered through a partnership wlth EFL Trust for over seven years. Is based on methodology whlch is designed to
inspire chlldren to move thou8h play and captures the fun approach, which we know Is key. The methodology was
established by independent experts, including Foro Italico (Rome University) and the Itallan OlympSc Committee
ICONII and focuse5 on developlng key skills in four maJor areas..
-Physlcal fltne5S
-motor coordlnatlon
-Cognltlve functions & creatlvlty
-Life skills
The Joy of moving programme Ss delivered within schoo15 across Rotherham and consists oftwo elements,, the Move &
Learn project and Joy of moving Festivals. We have delivered In a mlnlmum of 27 schools worklng wlth over 1620
chlldren.
Schools Pack38es
Durlng the 2024124 academic year the Participation team has worked with 80% of the primary schools across
Rotherham delivering physical educatlon, Premier League Prlmary Stars interventions, EFL Joy of Moving sessions and
more, 15 of these schoo15 are RUCT partnership schools; through this partnership they have received match tickets,
sl8ned merchandlse and inflatable fundralslng festivals, all which support schools to raise vital funds to expand their
sport and physical attivity offer.
Mat¢h-days
Across the Football season, the trust worked in partnership wlth Rotherham United F.C ensuring we had a presence at
every home fixture throughout the 5ea50n totalling 26 occurrences. Every match-day is packed full of events, activlties
and partner collaborations such as Flag Bearlng, Half time cup competitions. match-day themes to name a few,
Study Programme
16 to 19~Year-Old Study Programme {NCFE Level 218TEC Level 31
The 2023/24 academic year concluded in June, with the Sports College achieving over 95% retention and achievement.
The year wa5 ended with an Awards Evenin8 at the New York Stadium, where we celÈbrated the success of our
students both In relation to their educatlon and footballing achievements.
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Last year we introduced an alternative Level 3 course alongside the exlstlng 'Sports Coaching & Development,
pathway. The new Level 3 in 'Sport, Fitness & Personal Training, provides learners with more study options, and is
more suited to those wanting to pursue careers in physiotherapy and sports science. To further enhance the
experience for learners on this couvse, we are delighted to have been working in partnership with Places Leisure and
the English Institute of Sport to allow students to use thelr first-class fitness facilities. Over the last 12 months we have
also welcomed varlous guest speaker5, including first team players, Academy staff, the Royal Marine5, Howard Webb,
Les Payne and Chris Dolby. all alongside our standard study timetable.
Recrultment for 2024125 has been remarkably successful, with over 120 students enrolling onto our various Study
Programmes. This Is an increase from the prevlous academic year and Is testament to the hard work of the team In
creatlng an inspiring envlronment and trusted reputation across the town. Enrolment was carried out over 2 days at
the New York Stadium.
Academy Delivery
The 2021-24 Academy cohorts completed their BTEC and apprenticeship qualifications In April, with many achieving
thelr target grades,
Both 1st and 2nd year scholars completed a comprehensive inductlon pro8ramme delivered throughout the summer.
This was delivered by all members of the multi-disciplinary team including coaching, sports science, player care and
safeguardlng staff. Inductlon tOPiC5 included Equallty & Diversity, Personal Development and Identity.
Over the next quarter both groups will be undertaklng thelr UEFA C Coachlng and Level l Refereeing qualificatlons,
Thls will allow them to enhance their CV and support their career progression opportunitles.
Foundatlon Degree Iln partnershlp wlth Universlty of South Wales)
The 2023124 academic year saw 18 students studying across our Foundation Degree Programmes IFootball Coaching
& Development, Sports Coachlng & Development and Top-upl, complete their qualifications. This was a mix of former
BTEC students who had progressed internally and external students who jolned us from local sixth forms, We always
aim to nurture students to become our next cohort of coaches; this has proven successful to date, with many current
and former students now employed by the Trust.
Alternative Provlslon
Our Alternative Provislon has continued to grow throughout the 2024125 academic year, and we are now worklng
wlth over 10 schools delivering various interventions.
Slnce the start of the new academic year, we have been worklng with over 20 students from 6 dlfferent schools across
our AP programmes, Thls Increase In enga8ement Is the result of the successful reputatlon we have built Since schools
returned followln8 the COVID-19 pandemic. Feedback received from schools has been outstandin& and the staff
involved continue to have a profound impact on the young people they work wlth.
Multiply
Working In Partnershlp wSth Rotherham Councll, the trust are delivering the Multlply programme. The programme 15
for Rotherham resldents aged 194 who have not achieved a maths GCSE of at least a Grade C or equivalent. The
Multlpty programme Includes a range of free courses and support, such as:
-workshops
-In-person classe5
-Family Learning
-In work development
-Dlgltal resources
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Employablllty
Rothorham United Community Trust are proud to be the only professional football club to host a DWP (Department
for Work and Pensions) Youth Hub and have supported over 200 young people into employment since it5 launch. We
have also successfully delivered over 500 action plans that have enabled young people aged 16-24 to create a clear
career plan, givlng them motivation to move closer to or into employment. As of November 2024, we have entered
Into our 5th year of delivery and expended our team by adding a second Employabillty and Skills Officer.
MAN v FAT
Our MAN v FAT programme contlnues to run successfully, with around 80 men attendlng Parkgate Astro every Frlday
night to 50clallse, play football and weigh in. As of February 2025, we are currently in our twentieth season, with every
Intentlon to maintaln and grow the league eoing foThiard.
Soclal Pres¢rlblng
Our Social Prescrlbing Service has gone from strength to strength in the past 12 months. We continue to provide
per50n-centred support to all Individuals referred to us, offering them a friendly listenlng ear and safe, welcoming
actlvitles. We understand that each person is different. and therefore the support that we offer Is dependent on the
indivldual. Over the p3St year, we have worked consistently with around 40 different referrals at any one tlme, with
staff dedicatlng 6-8 hours per week to provldlng I:1 support elther over the phone or in person.
VAR youth Work Pllot
WorklnB in partnershlp with Children, Young People and Famllles Con50rtium the trust supporting the delivery of the
"Youth Work Pilot" The Youth Worker Pilot is a new project currently being delivered by the Chlldren, Young People
and Famllles Consortium whlch embeds a Youth Worker Service within the Rotherham Hospital Children's Ward.
A dedScated Youth Worker Team wlll be workin8 both within Rotherham Hospital and out in the communlty, working
along51de children, young people and their famllles to support them to navlgate health seNices and transition
seamlessly Into adult-led care and access further support in community settlngs.
The project alms to support children and young people a8ed 11 to 19 with new and existing long-term condltlons
(asthma, epilepsy, diabetes) and complex health care needs. The seNice may be extended beyond the 19th birthday
for young people who have an Educatlon and Health Care Plan lon a Case-by-case ba5isI,
Mental Health
Our mental health provlslon is more In need than ever as a result of the pandemic and cost of Ilving crisls. Over the
past year we have provided an average of 6 sessions per week specifically tailored towards improving mental health,
from coffee mornin85 and walking groups to badminton and inclusion football.
Shine Health Academy
After the successful delivery of the project in 2023, we are proud to contlnue the vital seNlce in partnership with
ShSne Health Academy for a second year. Shine 15 a 12-week, tier 3 weight management programme for young people,
whlch works c105ely with and receives referrals frorn NHS England Complication5 from Excess Weight ICEWI Cllnlcs,
Having previously worked with the 0-19 servlce on their WHAM Iweight, Health and Attltude Management) project,
we identlfled children's weight management as a gap In our provislon and were easer to move back into thls area.
Due to the success of thls first cohort, we have now secured a 10-year li￿nSe to use the Shlne content and materials
Independently, This exciting opportunlty will allow us to create our own weight management programme for young
people using evidence-based resources, whlch can be dellvered both in schools and as an extracurrlcular proleet In
community settlngs,
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Premler League Klcks
Rotherham Unlted Community Trust (Rucll delivered a wide range of activities and provisions almed at engaglng
young people throughout the communlty. The primary focus centred around providing accessible outdoor and Indoor
sports, youth clubs, and youth voice initiatives within a 1-5-mile radius of participants, homes. Key efforts included
organising four external and two Intemal tournaments in collaboration with club5 such as Sheffield Wednesday,
Manchester Unlted, Middle5borough and Doncaster Rovers. A particular hlghlight of the year wa5 taking a group of
SEND young people that attend our PL Kicks session5 to Middlesbrough for the Premier League Disabi5ity Football
Festlval, where their determination and talent lead them to win the event and brought the trophy back to Rotherham.
This achievement had a huge impact on the young people involved, boosting their confidence and showlng them what
they can achieve when they work together as a team. Winning the festival not only brought them c105er together and
celebrated their work but dolng so in a safe and inclu51ve environment made the experience even more rewarding,
hopefully Insplrlng them to stay active and continue partlclpating in sport5 wlth enthusiasm and pride.
Our educatlonal outreach Involved workshops aligned with national campaigns such as Hate Crlme Awareness Week,
B12ck History Month. and Rainbow Laces. By being active supporters of these campaigns, it helghtens young people'5
awareness of crltical social Issues, fosterlng empathy and a deeper understanding of diversSty and Incluslon.
Participating In these campalgns attempts to empower young people to become advocates for positive change In thelr
communities, promotlng acceptance and respect for everyone In Rotherham and beyond. 'Beyond' in thls reporting
vear extended all the way to Ghana where, after a year of hard work, young people got the chance to make a
dSfference on a global scale wlth a 10-day humanitarian ald visit to Ghana.
The 5ucce5s of thls year's dellvery has wldely come down to the partners we work with and the collaboratlons we have
wlthln our local community, the voluntary sector, counclllors,
VR Fund PCC
Through sport and art, the PCC Celebratlng diversity project ralsed awareness of hate crime by capturing the Ilved
experlences of people who have been vlctlms of hate crlme, wlth a focus on Islamophobia. We Increased awareness of
hate crime and how to report it by collaborating with commvnltles affected by hate crlme. There Is stlll
underreporting of hate crime, and projeds Ilke this inform the public and encourage clvic responslbillty so people
become upstanders to report incidents. Putting hate crlme back on the 3Benda.
Harms for Hate
We have recelved funding from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council IRMBCI to deliver a Harms of Hate
education day.
The event aims to educate local young people around the Issues of hate speech, radlcalisatlon, and knife crlme, whilst
combating discrlmination as well as bullying wlthin our communities and schools.
Safer Street 51 Safer Rotherham Partnershlp
The funding ha5 boen used to create an array of dlverse opportunities for youn8 people to engage wlth Rotherham
United Staff in the heart of thelr communities.
In 5 diverse community areas such as community centre5, Sports parks, MUGA'5 and community venues. The project
has engaged 123 individuals from the ages of 8-17. Alongslde this delivery, we continue to openly discuss youth
opportunities, local ASB and community tenslon with participants. We do this through open discusslons, I to I's and
questionnaires.
A lot of the communltles we have been able to work In through this fundln8 don't have much access to safe spaces to
hang out with friend5, be involved in physical activity or build aspiration5. Most of this 15 down to the barrlers facing
young people on a day-to-day ba515, some of which are financial, social, wellbeing or even terrltorial. These barrlers
have been identified to us durin8 recent consolation5 With young people through this project and others.
Safer Streets funding has not only provided Indivlduals with a wide range of community interventions, but it has also
created a bridge between young people wlthin thelr communities and Rotherham United. A bridge we hope to
continue building after the prolect comes to an end.
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We aim to do this through externally funding projects such as Premier League Kicks. Premier League Fans Fund. Smiles
for Miles and our Universal Youth Work provision.
Smlles for Mlles IVARI
Following the succe55 of the 2021-2023 Smiles for Miles Base Project. we are delighted to have been awarded the
Smiles for Miles 2.0 project which continues our offering of open access youth groups, positive activities and specialist
support for Children and Youn8 People in Rotherham for an additional three-year period from April 2024 to March
2027.
The prolect Is all about Co-production and supporting young people to reach their goals las defined by them) and lead
the direction of the project based on what they Say they need or would like to "have a go at".
Our project priorities are around early intervention, improving spaces and places that matter to communitles, bringing
people together and building stron8 relationships In and across communlties. We want to provide young people wlth
the right activities and support, in the right place, at the right time.
Dlsability & SEND {Speclal Educatlonal Needs and Disabllltles)
Our long-lastlng relationship wlth Rotherham Parents Carers Forum {RPCFI proceed5 to enhance our engagement with
young people experiencing a range of SEND needs, helpln8 US to provide the best support we can to young people and
their famllSes.
More recently we have been awarded a small fundlng grant from Sheffield and Hallamshlre FA. through whlch we
have been able to access three powerchairs donated by Middlesbrough PFC.
Thi5 will add a new aspect of disabillty sports to Rotherham (the nearest Powerchair Football provlsion is currently In
Leeds). We are honoured to be able to offer Powerchalr Football to the disabled community, wlth session5 Startln8 In
October 2023.
Communlty Coheslon & Celebratlon
The Trust's Unlted 4 Communltles programme has been praised for Its commitment to not only improving the mental
and physical wellbeing of its part5clpants, but also for its dedicatlon to providinE a safe Space for refugees and asylum
Seekers who live in Rotherham.
The U4C group is made up of refugees and asylum seekers who live in Rotherham. Alongside playSng football, RUCT
work5 wlth participants to help them improve thelr mental and physical wellbeing and supports their integration into
the local community.
ftu￿ once more celebrated Ramadan and Eid in 2024 with our Midnight Ramadan Tournament serles, held each
Frlday night throtÈghout Ramadan.
Unlque in the region, Rucf welcomed more than 100 players from 12 teams to take part In the tournament, taklng
place at Rotherham Indoor Football Centre between 11pm-lam. The event offered a free weekly 5-a-5ide league for
pafticlpants celebratlng the month of Ramadan.
Ghana
In October 2023, we travelled to Ghana with a group of young people. We aimed to continue the work we began
within the schools. the orphanages and local communlties.
While in Ghana It was important that the students did not only carry out the commvnity work, we set out to do but
the learn about the history the country and the people of Ghana went through to get to where they are now. We
spent time visiting various places like. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square and the local craft
market. We had overnlght trips to Cape Coast and Volta.
NCS Residentials
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2023124 saw the return of the NCS programme at the trust, whereby the residential format Was reintroduced in
partnership with EFL in the Community and Ingeus. We worked we various partners taking 217 young people on a I
week residential. The residential experlences were designed to give young people a taste for independence by livlng
away from home. They had the opportunities to mix with a new crowd of people and take on exciting challenges
together, learnin6 new skills across three key themes: Employability. Life Skills, and Social Actlon.
NCS Regional Programme
In September 2023, Rotherham United Community Trust managed the regional project funded directly by NCS Trust,
working in partnership with local CCOS: Sheffield Wednesday Communlty Progr3mme. Sheffield United Community
Foundation, Reds in the Communlty and aub Doncaster Foundatlon. The 2-year programme will offer a variety of
experlences for 2100 young people a8ed between 15-17 across South Yorkshire. The total contract value Is valued in
excess of £550,000.00.
Facllltles
As of August 2024, the trust has secured funding from Football Foundation to re-develop Parkgate Astro, work Is
schedule to commence in December 2024 with a planned completion date of March 2025. Alongside the part-funded
development. the trust will invest In the buildings at Parkgate to ensure they meet the standards of the external
development. The site will play a fundamental part in the trust's future. havlng a state-of-the-art facllity allows us to
contlnually dellver and enhance provision.
In addltlon to the development at Parkgate Astro, The Trustees have agreed to invest unrestrlcted reserves In our
facilities at New York Stadium, ensurlng our rooms are flt for purpose as we continual evolve a5 a charitv.
More Than Football {Year 31
The More Than Football programme focuses on three target a￿a$ In Rotherham; Eastwood. Klmberworth and Maltbv.
This programme Is genuinely needs-led, designed and dellvered by the community for the communlty, and has been
co-produced by VCSE Infrastructure partners in consultation with service users and their members. The programme
target5 new audlences and places whlch are not currently taking part in physical activity and adopts a new model of
codelivery. It is the only initiative whlch makes an entitlement pledge to all Eastwood, Kimberworth and Maltby
resldents of offerlng opportunlties to access physical activity wlthin a 10-minute walk from their home.
The More Than Football pro8ramme will also support the MovSng Rotherham partnershlp in dellverlng a
transformatSonal behaviour change programme and deliver their aim of 'people in Rotherham belng proud to live In
and contribute to stronger, thriving communities by engaBinB with physical activlty or sport,.
The plans will be based on engaglng key partlcipants through the delivery of recreatlonal and informal football
activity, wlth alms of;
l. Increasing partlclpatlon in different forms of football.
2. Increasing participatlon in different physlcal activitylsport.
3. Providing opportunities for the community to encourage behavloural and mlnd set change, to encourage leadlng a
healthy, active and soclal Ilfestyle.
4, Decreaslng loneliness by brlnglng people together through alternative provisions such as coffee mornlngs, walking
groups, group fltness classes and much more.
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Emerglng Talent Centre {Year 2)
In September 2022, the Trust became one of 53 clubs in England to be given a licence to run an Emerging Talent
Programme for girls aged 9 to 14. The programme aims to develop talented girls around Rotherham, with a long-term
goal of glving them a chance to represent England at professional level.
After the success of last summe¢s ETC, tria15 Started again wlth 41KI new participants in attendance Inot including
those already on the programme). We look forward to working wlth the 60 girls who are enrolled on the programme
for the current season.
Emerglng Talent
The ET is for boys aged 9 to 13, offerlng them the opportunlty to train twice a week and compete against other clubs
across the region. We've had 84 boys take part in these weekly sessions. which even saw one child invited to an
academy trial with Rotherham United Football Club. The group are incredibly excited for the upcomln8 season and are
eager to flnd out what fixtures and experiences await.
Our Future Stars Under 7s and Under 8$ programme also continued to grow, wlth 30 chlldren taking part In two
weekly sessions. As of now, 7 of the U7 Future Stars group have been invited Into RUFC'S pre-academy, and two
Future Stars U8's.
Holiday Camps
Our Holiday Camps have continued to go from strength to strength, part at Wlcker51ey, St Bedes and Dlnnlngton F,C,
Our camp5 are fun, educational experiences that encourage children to be actlve and take part in football. Those in
attendance had a speclal experlence this year thanks to the engagement of Rotherham United and Rotherham United
Women flrst team players. who gave up thelr time to come and say hello, sign autographs and take plctures,
Both Rucf and the Academy have also been instrumental in settlng up official partnershlps between grassroots clubs
and RUFC, Through the partnerships, grassroots clubs receive raffle prizes such as match tlckets and signed
merchandise, and coaches also have the opportunlty to partake in free CPD experlences.
Healthy Hollday Programme
Between September 2023 and August 2024, our Healthy Holldays Programme tontinued to establish Itself with long
term partners, consistent staffing and a fantastic experience. This has ensured that chlldren have returned in hlgh
numbers time and time asain.
During thls perlod, we have worked with Places Leisure In Aston, Rotherham, Maltby and Wath to offer daily swlm
sessions, and have also teamed up with Trlple Threat Theatre Academy, Trailblazer Cheerleading, Dlnnington Boxing
Club, Dlnnington F.C., Rationale Arts Street Dance, Yogalols and Rotherham Parent Carers Forum. We've also worked
with a whole host of small bu5ine5ses and external dellverers, including Simon from 90 Minute Music, Phil Sheppard,
Jowanna Rose, Jade March and Chris Clyburn. to provide creative and practical experlences here at the New York
Stadium.
We recruited teachers, teaching assistants and other pastoral workers to supplement our team and in dolng so have
created employment opportunltles for over 30 addltional Staff. We have hosted over 25 work placement students in
addition to this, wlth 10 of those committing to further voluntary hours at our holiday camps.
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Rotherham Unlted Communlt Trust
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
As you can see from the statistics bdow, we have made steady improvements throughout the year.
Wlnter 2023:
Places available: 1020
Attendance,. 675
Easter 2024:
Places available.. 1160
Attendance: 871
Summer 2024:
Places available: 3620
Attendance.. 2996
Structurei governance and management
Constltutlon
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee governed by its
Memorandum and ArtScles of ￿SOcIatIon dated 11 December 2007. It is registered as a charlty with the Charity
Commission. The liability of the members is Ilmlted to an amount not ex￿edIng £10.
Methods ofappolntment or elertlon ofTrustees
When considerlng appointing new trustees, the Board has regard to the requirement for any specialist skllls needed In
order to support the charlty's work. Trustees are appointed at the AGM by first and second nomlnatlon,
Pollcles adopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of Trustees
New trustees are InvSted and encouraged to attend activliy sessions and meet team members to familiarise
themselves with the organ153tlon and the context withln which it operates. Additionally, trustees are already famlllar
wlth the practical work of the organlsation having been briefed by the Chief Executive on such issues as..
The oblSgations of the trustees under charity and company law.
- The maln document5 whlch set out the operatlonal framework for the organi5ation Including the Memorandum and
Artlcles of Assoclation.
Recent copies of mlnutes of meetlngs.
The business plan and recent financial performance of the organisatlon.
Future plans and objectives.
Feedback from new trustees regardin8 thelr Induction has been very positive.
Pay pollcy for key management personnel
Key management personnel comprises of the trustees and senlor employees. Only the senior employees receive
remuneratlon for their work and thelr salary is set by the board of trustee5. Advice on remuneration is obtained from
the Trust's solicitor5 and annual reviews are undertaken to assess key management performance against
remuneration level5.
Jamie Noble is the Head of the Trust taking responslbillty for the day to day management. Jamie is supported by the
Chair and Finance Director on a weekly basis. Other Trustees support and work closely with the Trust on regular basis.
A strong team of long serving managers spannlng Flnance, Admlnistrations, NCS. Health and Education. report to the
Head of the Trust.
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Rotherham United Communl
Trust
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
Flnanclal rlsk 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 identlfled
the Implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charlty should those rlsks
materialise,
Partlcular attentlon has focused on risk assessment of all activities dellvered ensurlng the safety and well being of the
seNice user. A key element in the management of the financial risk15 the Implementatlon of the reseNes policy which
Is revlewed annually by the board of trustees.
Flnancial revlew 2023124
2023124 has resulted In a surplus of £109k compared to a Surplus of £16k in the prlor year. Income for charitable
actlvStles and grants l£1.7ml was hlgher than the prior period {£1.3ml, resulting In the hlgher surplvs for the period.
The charity carried forward funds at 31 Au8iFSt 2024 of £1.131,215 of whlch £122,911 are restricted funds and
£1,008,304 are general fvnds. Of the general funds, £IOO,000 has been set aside as designated funds.
Reserves poIIcy
The trustees, pollcy Ss to hold free reserves of six months unrestricted expendlture. The reserves are needed in the
event of lost funding, Ltnexpected costs or reduced income levels. In order to enable trustees to monltor the reseNes,
the trustees report prepared by the Chlef Executive, submilted to the board of trustee5 every three months, will
include details of the reserve fund, Free reserves includln8 the designated fund at 31 August 2024 were £944,388
whlch consists of unrestricted funds, less unrestricted tanglble fixed assets l£1,008,304 - E63,9161.
Plans for future periods
With the safety and wellbeing of staff and the community bein8 3 priority, the charity wlll contlnue to develop its
range of projects and courses In future period. Following the Government Covid road map the charlty wlll deliver
education and support to the community, Facilities at Parkgate Astro and the AESSEAL New York Stadium wlll contlnue
to be key for delivery. Additional dellvery space at the stadlum has been let on the ground floor of the existing unlt
current5y being leased by the charlty.
Fundraislng actlvlties
The Trust does not actively fundraise however, we will sometlmes fundraise for specific projects or Items. The money
ralsed then went towards the cost of a new defibrillator whlch was match funded by the Start a Heart camp818n. NCS
Iso fundraise, however that Ss part of the project to find a worthy local project and work with them. Thi5 15 done bv
either raising money for a reason or to do somethin8 whlch will make a difference to thelr organisatlon, which could
be renovating a room or garden.
The Trust employs a full time Community Projects Manager whose sole purpose is to apply for funding. Her role is to
source grants, work wlth key stakeholders and then formulate a bid. Any money generated is recorded appropriately
and then wither spent In the splrit or handed over to the third party.
The Trust remains GDPR compliant to ensure all personal informatlon Is protected,
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees Iwho aro also the dlrectors of Rotherham United Community Trust for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparlng the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United KinBdom Accounting Standards {Unlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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Rotherham United Communi
Tiust
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES- ¢ontinued
Company13w requlres the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which glvè a true and fair
view of the state of affairs ol the charitable company and of the incoming resources and appllcation of resources,
including the Sncome and expenditure, of the charitsble company for that perlod. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees are required to
select 5ultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and prlnciples in the Charity SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the finaneial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the
har5table company will continue In business.
The trustee5 are responslble for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
tlme the financial positlon 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 IrregularltSes.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there Is no relevant audlt Information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and
the trustee5 have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audlt
informatSon and to establish that the auditors are aware of that infomiatlon.
AUDITORS
The audltors, Sutton McGrath Hartley, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcomlng Annual General
Meeting.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on
I.￿..10￿.1£0.Qs.......
and sl8ned on Its behalf by..
Ms K Thomas- Tr(Jstee
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Re
ort of the Inde
endentAuditorstothe Members of
Rotherham Unlted Communit Trust
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial ststements of Rotherham United Community Trust (the 'charitable company'l for the
year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance sheet, the Cash Flow
Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The f inancial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is appllcable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting
Standards Iunlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting prarti￿1.
In our oplnlon the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affalrs as at 31 August 2024 and of its incomlng
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 Sn accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and appllcable law.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further desuibed in the Audltors, responslbilities for the audit of the
financial statements sectlon of our report. We are independent of the charitable comparsy in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical
standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilitie.5 in accordance wlth these requlrements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained Is sufflcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion,
Concluslons relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the Ilnancial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the goin8 concern basis of accountlng
In the preparatlon of the flnanclal statements Is approprlate.
Based on the work we have perforrned, we have not Identified any material uncertalnties relatlng to events or
conditions that, indlvldually or collectively, may cast slgnlficant doubt on the charitable company's ability to contlnue
as a golng concern for a perlod of at least twelve months from when the financi31 statements are authorised for Issue,
Our responslblllties and the responsibilltles of the trustees with respect to golng concern are described In the relevant
sectlon5 of this report.
Other Informatlon
The trustees are responslble for the other Information. The other information comprise5 the informatlon Included In
the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Audltors thereon.
Our oplnion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise
explicitly stated In our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audlt of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other informatlon and, In
doing so, consider whether the other informatlon is materially Inconsistent wlth the financlal statements or our
knawledge obtalned in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such materlal
Inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether thls gives rlse to a
material mlsstatement In the financlal statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude
that there is a material misstatement of this other infomation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothlng
to report in thls regard.
Oplnions on other matter5 prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinSon, based on the work undertaken In the course of the audlt..
the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for whlch the financlal statements are
prepared is con515tent with the financial statements; and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requlrements.
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ort of the Inde
Èndent Auditors to the Members of
Rotherham United Communit Trust
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exception
In the Ilght of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified materlal misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothlng to report In respect of the followlng matters where the Companies Act 2006 requlres us to report to
you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or return5 adequate for our audit have not been recelved from
branches not Vlslted by us.. or
the financial statements are not in agreement wlth 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 companles exemption from the requlrement to
prepare a Strategic Report or in preparlng the Report of the Trustees.
Re5ponslbllltles of trustees
As explalned more fully In the Statement of Trustees, Respon5ibilitles, the trustees Iwho are also the directo¥s of the
charltable company for the purpose5 of company lawl are responslble for the preparation of the financial statements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of flnanclal statements that are free from material mlsstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
In preparlng the flnanclal statements, the trustees are responsible for assesslng the charitable company's abillty to
continue as a going concern, dlsclosing, as appllcable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting unless the trustees either Intend to Ilquidate the charitable company or to cease operation5, or
have no reallstlc alternative but to do so.
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Re
ort of the Inde
endent Auditors to the Members of
Rotherham United Communit Trust
Our responsibilities for the audlt of the financlal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable as5uranco about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditor5 that includes
our opinlon. Reasonable assurance Is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arlse from
f r2ud or error and are considered material If, individually or In the agEregate, they could reasonably be expected to
Influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financlal statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularitles, including fraud is detailed below..
Our assessment of the susceptlbility to material misstatement, whether by fraud or error, is made in a risk based
approach.
In thls approach, laws and regulations applicable to the entity, such as the Companles Act 2006, Unlted Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice includlng Financial Reporting Standard 102, Charlties SORP, employment law,
and Health and Safoty 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-tompliance with laws and regulations throughout
the audlt.
Pollcles and controls relating to the risk of material mlsstatement as a result of fraud, management override of
ontrols, and revenve recognitions are also consldered. These are assessed by obtaining an understandSnB of the
charity's operations and control envlronment, The policies and controls have been reviewed by dlscusslon, review and
sample testing of accountlng entrles, Including journals, challenging assumptions and ludgements, revlewing and
evaluating related parties transactions, and wider background searches. Testing of income reco8nltion and fund
accountin8 is also completed.
We have ensured that the engagement team have appropriate levels of competence and experlence to effectlvely
monltor these risks and carry out work relevant to our assessment of each risk, includin8 consideratlon of the sector
the charity operates in and its size and complexitv.
A further de5criptlon of our responsibilities for the audit of the financlal statements Is located on the Financlal
Reportlng Councll's website at www.frc.org.uk/audltorsresponsibilities, Thls description forms part of our Report of
the Independent Audltors.
Use of our report
Thls report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, In accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companie5 Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's
members those matters we are requlred to state to them In an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, we do not a¢￿pt or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charltable
company and the charitable company's members as a bodyi for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we
have formed.
James Salim FCCA Isenlor Statutory Audltorl
for and on behalf of Sutton McGrath Hartley
5 Westbrook Court
Sharrowvale Road
Shoffield
South Yorkshire
5118YZ
1510412025
Date;.
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Rotherham United Communl
Trust
Statement of Financlal Activities
for thè Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Note5
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacie5
57,502
57,502
5,893
Charltable actlvStles
Charltable actlvities
1.701,030
1.701,030
1,294,174
Other tradlng activities
Investment income
Other income
526,442
29,136
3,673
526,442
29,136
3,673
475,459
11,493
Total
616,753
1,701,030
2,317,783
1,787,019
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable actSvlties
Charitable actlvltie5
668,796
I,S39,680
2,208,476
1,770,737
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI
Transfers between funds
{52,043)
172,882
161,350
(172,8821
109,307
16,282
20
Net movement In funds
120,839
111,5321
109,307
16,282
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
887,465
134,443
1,021,908
1,005,626
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,008,304
122,911
1,131,215
1,021,908
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rotherham Unlted Communlt Trust
Balance Sheet
31Au
ust 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
63,916
91,162
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
275,530
1,157,455
220,456
1,040,610
1,432,985
1,261,066
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
1358,552)
1318,6871
NET CURRENT ASSETS
1,074,433
942,379
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,138,349
1,033.541
CREDITORS
Amounts falllng due after more than one year
16
17,1341
111.6331
NET ASSETS
1,131,215
1,021,908
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds.,
General fund
Deslgnated
20
908,304
loo,000
807,465
80,000
1,008,304
887,465
Restrlcted fund5
122,911
134,443
TOTAL FUNDS
1,131,215
1,021,908
These financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appllcable to charitable companles
5ubSect to the small companles re8lme.
The fi
anci
stat
ments were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorlsed for issue
and were signed on Its behalf by:
on
KTho
as- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statement5
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Rotherham United Communit Trust
Cash Flow Statement
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash f Iow5 from operatlng actlvitlés
Cash generated from operations
Interest element of hire purchase payments
paid
22
92,208
141,323
499
Net cash provided by operating activities
92,208
141,822
Cash flows from Inve5tlng activities
Interest received
29,136
11,493
Net cash provlded by investing activitie5
29,136
11,493
Cash flows from flnantlng actlvitles
Capltal repayments In year
14,499)
14,9991
Net cash used in finan¢lng activltles
(4,4991
14,9991
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the
reportlng perlod
Cash and cash equlvalents at the be8SnnlnE
of the reporting perlod
116,845
148,316
1,040,610
892,294
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of
the reportlng perlod
1,157,455
1,040,610
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rotherham United Communlt Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing th@ flnancial statements
The financial statements of the charitable eompanyi which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared In accordance with the Charities SORP {FR5 1021 'Accountins and Reporting by Charlties: Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financlal
Reportin8 Standard applicable in tho UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffertive l January 20191,, Flnancial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the
Companies Act 2006. The financlal statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon.
Income
All Income is recognised In the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity ha5 entltlement to the funds,
It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement Of Financlal Activities on a receivable basls. The balance of income
received for specific purposes but not expended during the perlod is shown in the relevant funds on the
Balance Sheet, Where income 15 received in advance of entitlement. its recognition is deferred and Included in
deferred income, Where entitlement occurs before income Is received, the Income is accrued.
Expendlture
Llabilities are recogn15ed as expendlture as soon as there is a le8al or constructive obllgation commStting the
charlty to that expendlture, it Is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits will be required Sn settlement
and the amount of the obligation can be measured rellably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis
and has been classlfied under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attrlbuted to particular headings they have been allocated to activitles on a basis conslstent with the
use of resources.
All expendlture is Inclusive of irrecover3ble VAT.
Tanglble flxed assets
Depreciation is provlded at the followin8 annual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over its estlmated useful
Short leasehold - Stralght line over 7 years
Plant and machinery- 5% on cost
Flxtures and flttlngs- IOYO on cost
Motor vehicles. 20% on cost and Straight line over 3 years
Computer equipment- 25% on cost
The company's pollcy Is to not capltallse any purchases under the value of £1,50).
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charltable activitles.
Fund accountlng
Unrestrlcted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectlves at the discretlon of the trustees,
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wlthln the objects of the charlty.
Restrictions arlse when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for partlcular 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 Unlted Communit Trust
Notes to the Financlal Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - ¢ontlnued
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
fvnds
Grants
57,502
57,502
5,893
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestritted
funds
Re5trlcted
funds
Events income
526,442
526,442
475,459
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restdcted
funds
Deposit account interest
29,136
29,136
11,493
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
Charltable
activlties
2023
Total
activltles
Sports, inclusion and participatlon
Education pro8ramme
Health programme
441,088
997,148
262,794
537,310
553,496
203,368
1,701,030
1,294,174
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Rotherham United Communit Trust
Notès to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
U5t 2024
OTHER INCOME
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Other income
3,673
3,673
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIE5 COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 81
Charltable actlvitles
2,208,476
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
staff costs
Faclllty costs
Motor and travel expenses
Direct costs and equlpment
Post, stationery and advertlslng
Legal and professional fees
General property and overhead costs
Audlt fees
Depreclation
Interest payable and slmilar charges
1,121,885
714,492
86,452
107,736
19,027
43,244
79,454
8,940
27,246
I,OiS,040
432,614
70,837
108,480
17,458
19,656
71,565
8,340
27,246
14991
2,208,476
1,770,737
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
Net Sncomellexpenditurel Is stated after d)argingllcreditingl:
2024
2023
Depreclation - owned assets
27,246
27,245
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Rotherham Unlted Communi
Trust
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
Ust 2024
io.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee5' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 August2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses pald for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2024 nor for the year ended
31 August 2023.
ii.
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social securlty costs
Other pension costs
1,027,852
75,027
19,006
920.913
75,663
18.464
1,121,885
1.015,040
The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas as follows:
2024
60
2023
55
Employees
The number of employees whose employee beneflts lexcludlng employer pension costs) exceeded £60.000
was.,
2024
2023
£60,001- £70,000
Key management remuneratlon in the year amounted to £377.81312023.' £383.0181.
Contrlbutions to the employee penslon schemes for the year totalled £8,434 12023.. £8,999) for key
management.
The pension costs are allocated between activities and restrlcted and unrestricted funds based on the
Indlvidual staff member dlrecvindirect on each actlvity.
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
fund5
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatlon5 and legacies
5.893
5,893
Charltable activitles
Charitable activities
1.294,174
1,294,174
Other trading activities
Investment income
475,459
11.493
475,459
11,493
Total
492,845
1,294.174
1,787,019
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Rotherham Unlted Communlt Trust
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements- continued
forthe YÈar Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACllVITIES- contlnued
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
fund5
Total
funds
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable actlvltles
Charitable activities
570.245
1,2LMJ.492
1,770,737
NET INCOME/{EXPENDITUREI
Transfers betwÈen funds
{77,4001
690,319
93,682
1690,3191
16,282
Net movement In funds
612,919
(596,6371
16,282
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tot()I funds brought forw3rd
274,546
731,080
1,005,626
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
887,465
134,443
1,021,908
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures
and
fittlngs
Short
leasehold
Plant and
machinery
COST
At I September 2023 and 31 August 2024
102,416
15,000
35,220
DEPRECIATION
At I September 2023
Charge for year
58,523
14,631
3,563
750
24,494
3,522
At 31 August 2024
73,154
4,313
28,016
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 August 2024
29,262
10,687
7,204
At 31 Au8USt 2023
43,893
11,437
10,726
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued
Motor
vehicle5
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At I September 2023 and 31 August 2024
41,289
10,701
204,626
DEPRECIATION
At I September 2023
Charge for year
18,625
7,831
8,259
512
113,464
27,246
At 31 August 2024
26,456
8,771
140,710
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
14,833
1,930
63,916
At 31 August 2023
22,664
2,442
91,162
14.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayment5 and accrued Income
275,5ao
210,316
10,140
275,530
220,456
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Hlre purchase (see note 17)
Trade credltors
Social securlty and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
4,499
55,995
21,875
1,123
275,060
4,499
74,601
21,461
218,126
358,552
318,687
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RothÈrham United Communit Trust
Notes to the Financlal Statements- contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
16.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Hire purchase Isee note 17)
7,134
11.633
17.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Mlnimum lease payments fall due as follows:
Hlre purchase contracts
2024
2023
Net obligatlons repayable..
Within one year
Between one and fNe years
4,499
7.134
4,499
11,633
11,633
16,132
Non-cancellable
operatlng leases
Z024
2023
Wlthin one year
Between one and five years
89,977
34,584
86,636
89,034
124,561
175,670
18.
SECURED DEBTS
The followlng secured debts are included wlthln credltors..
2024
2023
Hire purchase contracts
11,633
16,132
The hire purchase Is secured against the asset to whidi it relates. It Is repayable by instalments wlth interest
being charged monthly,
19.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Flxed assets
Current asset5
Current liabilitles
Long tÈrm liabilities
63,916
1,075,602
(124,080)
(7,1341
63,916
1,432,985
{358,552}
{7,1341
91,162
1,261,066
1318,6871
111,6331
357,383
(234,4721
1,008,304
122,911
1,131,215
1,021,908
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Rotherham United Communi
Trust
Notes to the Financtal Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
U5t 2024
20.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At 119123
At 3118124
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Desi8nated
807,465
80,000
{52,0431
152,882
20,000
908,304
loo,000
887,465
152,043)
172,882
1,008,304
Restrlcted funds
Sports, inclusion and participation
Health
Educatlon
21,739
59,791
52,913
126,298)
124,0111
211,659
12,967
26,115
(211,964}
8,408
61,895
52,608
134,443
161,350
(172,882)
122,911
TOTAL FUNDS
1,021,908
109,307
1,131,215
Net movement in funds, included In the above are as follows:
Incoming
resource5
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
616.753
{668,7961
152,043)
Restrlcted funds
Sports, inclusion and partlclpatlon
Health
Educatlon
441,088
262,794
997,148
1467,3861
1286,8051
1785,4891
126,2981
(24.0111
211,659
1,701,030
11.539,680)
161,350
TOTAL FUNDS
2,317,783
12,208,476)
109,307
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Rotherham United Communlt Tryst
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements- contlnued
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
20.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At 119122
At 3118123
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Designated
179,546
95,0(KJ
(77.400}
705,319
(15,1]001
807,465
80,000
274.546
177,400}
690,319
887,465
Restrlcted funds
Sports, incluslon and partlcipation
Health
Education
76,499
127,084
527,497
61,457
13,3251
35,550
1116,2171
163,9681
1510, 1341
21,739
59,791
52,913
731,080
93,682
1690,3191
134,443
TOTAL FUNDS
I,￿5,626
16,282
1,021,908
Comparatlve net movement in funds, Included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
492,845
1570,2451
177,4001
Restricted funds
Sports, inclusion and partlclpation
Health
Education
537,310
203,368
553,496
1475,8531
1206,6931
1517,9461
61,457
13,3251
3S,550
1,294,174
11,200,492)
93,682
TOTAL FUNDS
1,787,019
11,770,737)
16,282
Purpose of Restrlcted funds
Sports, Inclusion and Partlclpatlon - delivering a range of inltiatives for social inte8ratlon and Communlty
coheslon.
The projects within Sports, Partlclpatlon & Inclusion included:
Primary Stars (Premler league Charitable Fund}
Kicks (Premier League Charitable Fund)
Joy of Moving (Engllsh Football League Trust)
Emerging Talent Centre (The FAI
pcc syp
VRU Grant
Flood Relief (Sport England)
Smiles for Mlles IVARI
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Rotherham United Communl
Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
20.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ontlnued
Holiday Activity Fund IRMBCI
Universal Youth Work {RMBC)
Ward Budgets IRMBCI
Water safety IRMBCI
Health & Wellbelng- delivering health Telated activities in the most deprived communitles of Rotherham.
The projects withln Health were a5 follow5:
Active Through Football (Football Foundation)
Mental Health Grants IVAR)
Befrlendlng Plus IVARI
Man v Fat
Fit Fans (English Football League Trust)
Educatlon & Employabillty - delivering educatlon and employabillty courses primarily to post 16 learners
through local and national partnerships.
The projects within Education were as follows:
Study Programme IRNN Groupl
Adult Community Learning IRNN Group)
Multlply IRM8CI
Job Centre Plus IDWPI
University of South Wales, Degree IEnglish Football League Trust)
Natlonal Citlzen Service IEn81ish Football League Trust)
Feel Well Work Well, Sheffield Future5
General - essentlal core running of the business to support the d)arity operaUn8 wlthin the constralnts of the
funding partners.
Purpose of Deslgnated funds
The deslgnated funds are held with a view to meeting the short term costs anticipated for non-funded staff
salarles. rent or Investment.
Inter fund transfers
The transfers from deslgnated funds to unrestricted funds during the year ended 31 August 2023 are to ensure
the designated funds held at the year end are In line with the policy noted above.
21.
REL4TED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year the charity made the following related party transactions:
Rotherham Unlted Football Club IRUFC) Limited
Mr P Dougla5 and Mrs K Thomas are trusteesldirectors of both the charity and RUFC. The charity also has close
links with the football club. Durlng the year the charity pald £64,474 12023: £73,416) to Rotherham United
Football Club IRUFCI Llmited for goods and services provided. The Charity received £6,38012023: £nill from
Rotherham United Football Club IRUFCI Limited.
The transactlon5 were undertaken on normal terms.
At the balance Sheet date the amount due to Rotherham United Football Club (RUFCI Limited was £1,272
12023: E5,8801.
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Rotherham United Communi
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Notes to the Financial Statement5- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2024
21.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES- continued
ASD Lighting PIC
Mrs K Thoma5 is a director of ASD Lighting Plc. Durin8 the year, the charity engaged with ASD Llghting for the
provision of service5 related monthly HR. payroll and administrative support. The Charity paid £14,186 12023:
EIO,7311 for these services. As at the balance sheet date the amounts owed to ASD Llghtlng PIC was £68 12023:
£2351.
S66 Media Limited
Mr M HanniEan Is a dlrector of S66 Media Limited. During the year, the charity pald Enil12023.' £3061 to S66
Media Limited.
Trlple Threat Theatre Academy
Mr J Noble's wife Is Ilnked wlth Triple Threat Theatre Academy. Durine the year. the charlty paid £9,015 12023:
£5,482) to Triple Threat Theatre Academy for various workshops.
Rotherham BMX
Mrs C Foster is associated with Rotherham BMX. During the year, the charity received £nil12023.'£7181 from
Rotherham BMX.
Bramley Sunnyside Infant School
Mr M Hannigan is on the Chair of Governors for Bramley Sunnyslde Infant School. Durlng the year, the charity
pald £nll12023'.£6251 and received £60012023:£250) from Bramley Sunnyside Infant School,
22.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net Income for the reportlng period (a5 per the Statement of Financlal
Actlvltlesl
Adjustments for:
Depreclation charges
Interest received
Interest element of hire purchase and finance lease rental payments
Ilncrease}Idecrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
109,307
16,282
27,246
129,136)
27,246
111,4931
14991
100,287
9,500
155,074)
39,865
Net cash provlded by operatlons
92,208
141,323
23.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 119123
Cash flow
At 3118124
Net cash
Cash at bank and In hand
1,040,610
116,845
1,157,455
1,040.610
116,845
1,157,455
Debt
Finance leases
(16,132)
4,499
{11,6331
(16.132)
4,499
111,6331
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Rotherham United Communit Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - contlnued
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
Ust 2024
23.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS-continued
Total
1,024,478
121,344
1,145,822
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