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2025-08-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 06393659 CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1124629

Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices

53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal & Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 7 Report of the Directors'
Page 8 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 9 Balance Sheet
Pages 10 to 18 Notes to the Financial Statements
Page 19 Independent Examiner's Report

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER

CHARITY NUMBER 1124629 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06393659 DATE OF INCORPORATION 9th October 2007 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st September 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st August 2025 DIRECTORS AT 31ST AUGUST 2025 Steven James Alan Hill Paul Russell Raff Gallo Santha Patel Len Duval (Resigned 13th January 2025) Kieron Gibbons (Resigned 13th January 2025)

GOVERNING DOCUMENT Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated 9th October 2007.

OBJECTS

To enable disabled people to participate in playing and watching of the game of Football by providing access to such facilities in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving their condition of life.

REGISTERED ADDRESS Long Lane Junior Football Club Dursley Road London SE3 8PB PRIMARY BANKERS Barclays Bank Plc 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS' (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

Development Manager's Report

School and Adult Football Leagues

This season, 23 schools and 17 adult teams affiliated with the league, although there was a slight reduction in the number of school teams entering the various age group divisions. One long-serving school withdrew this season however, we were pleased to welcome two new schools to the league: Bower Grove and Serenity.

The reduction in the overall number of school teams may reflect the increased affiliation fees introduced last season. Despite this, the Adult Leagues remain well attended and continue to receive valuable support from Oxleas NHS Trust.

The relationship between our referees, school support staff, and pupils has continued to strengthen, creating a positive partnership that supports the smooth running of league events. Our main referees, Tunde and James, have embraced their new roles exceptionally well. They are supported by Steve, Juliette, and Liberatore, who are deployed when team entries require additional pitches. All staff members now have clearly defined roles and responsibilities and work cohesively as a team.

Powerchair Football Club

This season, Greenwich Powerchair Football Club continued to deliver weekly training sessions on Thursday evenings at the Waterfront Leisure Centre. We built on the strong foundations established last season, with Kyle Alexander returning in his role as Assistant Coach.

We were delighted to receive continued support from Millwall Community Trust (MCT) for a second consecutive year, through an annual grant of £4,800 towards coaching costs. Players were extremely proud to wear their new training and match tops, along with tracksuits provided through this sponsorship. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Millwall Community Trust for their ongoing commitment and support.

On the pitch, the team competed closely with Sevenoaks Development for the Division 2 title, with the championship decided in the final match of the season. Unfortunately, the team were unable to find the decisive goal, drawing 0–0 and finishing second by just one point. Although promotion to Division 1 was offered, both Greenwich and Sevenoaks Development chose to remain in Division 2 for the upcoming season.

We continue to seek additional funding to support club activities, coaching fees, and facility hire, which will help provide long-term stability for the club.

Tennis and Multi-Sports

Tennis and Multi-Sports sessions continue to take place weekly at the Waterfront Leisure Centre. Over the past year, regular attendance has ranged between 9 and 16 participants, with individuals attending either weekly or fortnightly sessions. Kyle Alexander has continued to provide valuable support as Assistant Coach.

We have maintained our partnership with Greenwich Mencap and Brighter Futures, who now participate in a cycling session on Friday mornings. As a result, they attend our sessions on a fortnightly basis. The club has operated consistently throughout the year, pausing only for annual leave, bank holidays (Good Friday), and the Christmas break.

We look forward to relocating to the new sports facilities in Woolwich, currently planned to open in early 2026 and we welcome new members to join our club activities.

Football ‘Just Play’

The Just Play Football sessions continue to run weekly during the school term. We would like to congratulate several participants who have recently gained employment and, unfortunately, can no longer attend regularly. Some do return during days off or annual leave, and it is always great to see them and hear about their progress. The bond between participants has continued to grow, with new friendships formed and individuals meeting socially outside of club activities, as well as attending other football opportunities together.

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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS' (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

Acknowledgements

It is with sadness that we have to report that Mick Northwood the Long Lane CEO and SLSL Trustee lost his battle with Cancer on the 24th June 2025.

Mick had been the backbone of Long Lane for over 40 years and he was always an avid supporter and Trustee for the South London Special League. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and worked with him to promote Football opportunities for the local community.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rhea Daly, our Head Coach and League Manager, for her outstanding leadership and dedication. Our gratitude also goes to all of our Football Referees and Assistant Coach Kyle Alexander for their hard work and commitment throughout the season. Without your passion, effort, and teamwork, we would not be able to continue providing such an excellent service to our disabled young people and adults. Your support truly makes a difference — thank you for everything you do.

We now move forward into a new era and in a closer partnership with Long Lane Junior Football Club establishing the Special Leagues as part of the club structure for the future.

A special thank you to all the staff at the club and to GLL (Better) for providing discounted facilities for the Greenwich Powerchair Football Club and the weekly Multi-sports & Tennis sessions. Also, a BIG Thank You! to all our grant funder and sponsors that have supported us this season.

Steve Johnston Development Manager

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS' (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

Treasurer's Report

At the start of the year, the Charity held a opening financial position of £26,331. The Charity received income of £54,945 and incurred expenditure of £64,522 resulting in a net loss of £9,577. The Charity also disposed of fixed asset investments during the financial year which gave rise to a profit on disposal of £4,597 and presented a closing financial position of £21,351 as at 31st August 2025. The closing financial position consisted of General Funds of £18,355 and Restricted Funds of £2,996 as at 31st August 2025.

We are extremely grateful to the Millwall Community Trust (MCT) who have continued to support the Greenwich Powerchair Football Club with an annual sponsorship grant of £4,800, contributing towards coaching fees and player kit. We also wish to thank our local partner GLL (Better) who support our sports activities at the Waterfront Leisure Centre through discounted facility hire rates.

This year has been particularly successful in securing grant funding for both our Multi-sports project and the Football leagues. In September 2024, we were awarded a grant of £22,989 from the Greenwich Healthier Community Fund to continue our Tennis sessions, Powerchair Football Club and adapted indoor sports for disabled adults at the Waterfront Leisure Centre. This funding will provide stability for the Muti-sport club activities for 18 months. This project is further supported by GLL (Better) who provide the Sports Hall at a reduced rate.

Additional successful grants this year included:

Our sponsorship with the Oxleas NHS Trust also continued for a second year supporting the Adult League and weekly ‘Just Play’ Football sessions with an annual grant of £6,000.00 towards core costs.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank our wider community partners, including The London FA, WFA, The Jack Petchey Foundation, the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and the many individuals who have supported SLSL through fundraising initiatives and donations.

At the SLSL AGM in November 2024, Santha Patel resigned as Treasurer and I took over this role in January 2025. The merger between Long Lane JFC and the South London Special League presents exciting new development opportunities for both the club and the Special Leagues.

Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues on the SLSL Board of Trustees, including those who have resigned during the year, and those who will be joining me in transitioning to the Long Lane Board. A special mention must go to our colleague Mick Northwood, who sadly passed away in June 2025. Mick was a tremendous supporter of the Special League, both as a Trustee and in his role as CEO of Long Lane Football Club, and he will be greatly missed.

Raff Gallo Treasurer / Trustee

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS' (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities:

The Charities Act and the Companies Act require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-

a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

d) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.

The Directors are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for tHe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Directors are also responsible for the contents of the Directors’ report, and the responsibility of the independent examiner in relation to the Directors' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

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

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account)

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Donations, Grants & Legacies
3a
Investment Income
3b
Activities for Generating Funds
3c
Other Incoming Resources
3d
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of Generating Funds
Charitable Activities
4a
Governance Costs
4b
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Balance Brought Forward
Profit/(Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets
2 & 5
Transfer Between Funds
5
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
120
37,620
37,740
33,110
369
-
369
346
-
14,006
14,006
15,650
-
2,830
2,830
1,230
489
54,456
54,945
50,336
4,389
56,849
61,238
64,792
1,080
2,204
3,284
2,041
5,469
59,053
64,522
66,833
(4,980)
(4,597)
(9,577)
(16,496)
23,335
2,996
26,331
42,827
4,597
-
4,597
-
(4,597)
4,597
-
-
18,355
2,996
21,351
26,331

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Funds Funds 31-Aug-25 31-Aug-24
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets 2 4,300 4,300 8,600
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments 7 600
Cash at Bank and in Hand 6 36,539 2,996 39,535 36,657
Total Current Assets 365392,996 39,535 37,257—
Creditors: Falling due within one year 8 22,484 22,484 19,526
NET CURRENT ASSETS 14,055 2,996 17,051 17,731
Creditors: Falling due in more than one year 9
TOTAL ASSETS less current liabilities ~~ 48,355 2,996 24,351 26,331—
NET ASSETS 18,355 2,996 21,351 26,331
Funds of the Charity
General Funds 18,355 18,355 23,335
Restricted Funds 5 2,996 2,996 2,996
Total Funds 18,355 2,996 21,351 26,331
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Directors’ Responsibilities:

The Directors are satisfied that for the year ended on 31st August 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. However, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner whose report appears on page 19.

The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).

The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

▪ the Directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period as the gift to which they relate.

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.

Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment Gains and Losses

This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the Directors' meetings and cost of any legal advice to Directors on governance or constitutional matters.

Changes in Accounting Policies and Previous Accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year, and no changes to the previous accounts.

Grants Payable without Performance Conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.

Unrestricted Funds

These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Designated Funds

These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects.

Restricted Funds

These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Legal Status of the Charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

Fixed Assets

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at Directors' best estimate of market value.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:

Equipment Cost 20% - Straight Line Balance Basis

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
01-Sep-24
Additions
Cost at
31-Aug-25
Depreciation
01-Sep-24
Charge
Depreciation at
31-Aug-25
Net Book Value
31-Aug-25
Net Book Value
31-Aug-24		 Power Chair
General
Total
Cost
Equipment
2024/25
£
£
£
21,500
-
21,500
-
-
-
21,500
-
21,500
12,900
-
12,900
4,300
-
4,300
17,200
-
17,200
4,300
-
4,300
8,600
-
8,600

During the financial year ended 31st August 2010 the Charity acquired motor vehicles at a cost value of £19,000.00. The cost of the tangible fixed assets were depreciated over their estimated useful lives and the motor vehicles were depreciated at a rate of 20% on a Straight Line Basis. The motor vehicles were fully depreciated during the year ended 31st August 2014.

During the year ended 31st August 2025, the Directors agreed to disposal of the motor vehicles held by the Charity and the Directors achieved a Profit on Disposal of Fixed Assets of £4,597.24

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st August 2025 : None 31st August 2024 : None

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

a) Donations, Grants & Legacies
Gifts & Donations
Grants Received
b) Investment Income
Interest
c) Activities for Generating Funds
Fundraising Income
Membership Fees
d) Other Incoming Resources
Insurance Income
Minibus Income
Sundry Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
120
1,462
1,582
2,497
-
36,158
36,158
30,614
120
37,620
37,740
33,110
369
-
369
346
369
-
369
346
-
-
-
3,210
-
14,006
14,006
12,440
-
14,006
14,006
15,650
-
994
994
-
-
536
536
980
-
1,300
1,300
250
-
2,830
2,830
1,230

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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED

a) Charitable Activities
Advertising & Publicity
Consultancy Fees
Depreciation Expenses
Equipment Costs
Gifts & Grants
Insurance Costs
License & Subscriptions
Motor Vehicle Expenses
Officials & Coaching Costs
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Rent & Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Staff Costs
Travel & Subsistence
b) Governance Costs
Independent Examiners Fee
Legal & Professional Fees		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
-
632
632
3,335
-
14,364
14,364
19,010
4,300
-
4,300
4,300
-
1,038
1,038
1,575
-
379
379
-
-
1,506
1,506
1,519
-
1,357
1,357
1,229
-
2,792
2,792
1,644
-
6,810
6,810
8,512
-
11
11
8
-
3,977
3,977
4,353
-
1,657
1,657
324
-
20,727
20,727
17,906
89
1,599
1,688
1,076
4,389
56,849
61,238
64,792
1,080
-
1,080
990
-
2,204
2,204
1,051
1,080
2,204
3,284
2,041

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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR

Greenwich PFC Fund
Health & Wellbeing Fund
Healthier Community Fund
Jack Petchey Fund
Multi Sports Fund
Oxleas NHS Trust
South London Terriers
Ward Tennis Project		 Balance
Balance
01-Sep-24
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Aug-25
£
£
£
£
£
-
5,799
10,396
4,597
-
-
27,716
27,716
-
-
-
12,296
12,296
-
-
65
2,700
2,700
-
65
2,727
4,551
4,551
-
2,727
174
-
-
-
174
30
-
-
-
30
-
1,394
1,394
-
-
2,996
54,456
59,053
4,597
2,996

PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR

Greenwich PFC Fund
Health & Wellbeing Fund
Jack Petchey Fund
Multi Sports Fund
Oxleas NHS Trust
South London Terriers
Westcombe Ward Tennis Project		 Balance
Balance
01-Sep-23
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Aug-24
£
£
£
£
£
-
11,106
11,106
-
-
-
24,760
42,469
17,709
-
65
-
-
-
65
-
8,291
5,564
-
2,727
174
-
-
-
174
30
-
-
-
30
-
1,665
1,665
-
-
269
45,822
60,804
17,709
2,996

The Restricted Funds held are wholly represented by the Charity's Cash Reserves and are to be expended as specified above.

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at Bank and in Hand
7. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Sundry Debtors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Aug-25
31-Aug-24
£
£
£
£
36,539
2,996
39,535
36,657
36,539
2,996
39,535
36,657
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Aug-25
31-Aug-24
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
600

8. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Deferred Income
Independent Examiners Fee
PAYE & NI
Sundry Creditors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Aug-25
31-Aug-24
£
£
£
£
18,140
-
18,140
16,203
1,080
-
1,080
990
227
-
227
262
3,037
-
3,037
2,071
22,484
-
22,484
19,526

9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

The Charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.

10. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
31-Aug-25
31-Aug-24
£
£
£
£
4,300
-
4,300
8,600
14,055
2,996
17,051
17,731
-
-
-
-
18,355
2,996
21,351
26,331

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

11. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT ON CAPITAL AND RESERVES

The Company is Limited by Guarantee (06393659) and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission (1124629) and does not have a Share capital and has no income subject to Corporation Tax.

Profit / Deficit for the financial year
Other Recognised Gains
Balance Brought Forward
Profit/(Loss) on Disposal of Fixed Assets
Closing Funds at 31st August 2025		 TOTAL
2024/25
£
(9,577)
-
(9,577)
26,331
4,597
21,351		 TOTAL
2023/24
£
(16,496)
-
(16,496)
42,827
-
26,331

12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

Gross Wages, Salaries & Fees
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
Charitable Activities		 TOTAL
2024/25
£
19,074
1,326
327
20,727
TOTAL
2024/25
2		 TOTAL
2023/24
£
16,567
1,031
309
17,907
TOTAL
2023/24
2

The Charity operate a PAYE Scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no members of staff received emoluments of over £60,000. (2023/24:None)

13. DIRECTORS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

No payments were made to Directors or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a Director or any person connected with them.

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SOUTH LONDON SPECIAL LEAGUE

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025

14. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Directors actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Directors have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

15. RESERVES POLICY

The Directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Directors aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The directors will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of South London Special League on the accounts for the year ended 31st August 2025 set out on pages 8 to 18.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees are satisfied that the audit requirement of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the governing document or constitution of the Charity for the conducting of an audit. As a consequence, the trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:-

a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;

b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and;

c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

I conducted my examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales in relation to the conducting of an independent examination, referred to above. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and of the accounting systems employed by the Charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of the Charities legislation and that the financial statements comply with the SORP, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.

I planned and performed my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report I obtain written assurances from the trustees of all material matters.

Independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees requirements:

· to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

· to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

Date: 20th March 2026

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