2024-12-31-accounts - Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110112024 Period start date To 3111212024 Period end date Charfty name: NOTnNGHAM OLrfLAWS AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB Charity registration number: 1125757 Objectives and Activities SORP refere Pard 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming d0ment The main objective is the promotion of Community partiapation in healthy recreation in particular by provision of faalitiesforthe playing of Rugby League. Sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on penple - especially young people. Not only Can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement" it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteenL leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is in the right hanil8 - in the hands of those who place the welfare of all young people fst and adopt practices that rotect and e wer thern. We confirm this Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or servi$ identified in the accounts. 1.17aTrJ 1.19 Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidanc issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to indude rther ststemerrts vthere relevant about: SORP refwerKe P¥a 1.38 Policy on grant making P¥a 1.38 Policy on social investrnent including program related investment Psrst 1.98 Contribution made b

volunteers other Achievements and Performance Membership was increased by approximately 20Q/o in all the three categories, Men's section, Women's section and Juniors section. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the chartty's w>rk has made to the c1rojmstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements vthere relevant about: Achievements against obje(Xives set P¥a 1.41 Perfonnance of fundraising activities against objecaNes set Pwa 1.41 Investment perfomian against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial positton at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserrfes stating Y they are held Amount of reserves held Pa3 1.21 OUtlaV have increased their sh position to have £10,114 in the bad(. Para 1.22 These funds are held in orderto meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. Para 1.22 We hold (3sh at the bank of £10,114, all of whith is unrestricted funds Not applicable Reasons for holding zero reseNes Details of fund materially in defiat Explanation of any UnrtaInt[eS about the charity 03ntinuing as a going conrn Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Not applicable Para 1.23 Not applicable Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: The tharity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) 1.47 Investment policy and objectives induding any soaal investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Pard 1.46 Other

Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document PaTa 1.25 Constitution adopted 01 June 2008 How is the chanty constiiuted? ', u. y" ui 111 iknol porated qnn.i8tinn r.lni Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees 1.25 Trust of more than 150 members Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed or appOinted annually at the Annual General Meeting held in Ortober/ November. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the IndU10n and training of tNstees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider netork with which the charity works Prd 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Ru Nottingham Outlaws 1125757 CIO 338 Musters Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7DF by League Football Club

Names of the charity trustees who wAnage the chaiity Trustee name Dates actul If not for whole oir*e (rf any) Chair Name of person (or body) enlitled toa 'nt trustee Richard Johnson Joe Shepherd Secretary Steve Page Treasurer Alex Whittle 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the Director name Nota Itble ort vras a roved Name of trustees hokling title to propety belonging to the chaiity Trustee name Nota licable Dates xted rf not for whole

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets Not applicabIe held in this capacity Name and objeds of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the ujstodian charity's objects Not applicable Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the tharity's own assets Not applic3ble Additional inft)nnation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inf0mtiOn> Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior slaff members (Optional inforniation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disdosure of ke ersonnel details Not applicable Other o tional inforniation There is a child protection policy in place. which incorporates the Rugby League Code of Ethics and Conduct. All trustees give theirtime voluntarily and reiVed no remuneration or other benefrts.

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees Signatu<s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) Date

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charitys tteeS Signature(s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) CJ4AI£ 09 OLT Zazr

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club (Registered charity, number 1125757) Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Page Contents Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report Receipts & payments account Statement of assets & liabilities Notes to the accounts capLUS COMMUNftY ACCOUNTING

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club Trustees, annual report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Full name Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club Registered charity number 1125757 Principal address 338 Musters Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7DF Trustees Stephen Page, Treasurer Richard Johnson, Chairman Alex Whittle, Secretary Joe Shepherd, Trustee Independent examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus, Units 1 & 2 North West, 41 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG15GL Governance and management The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 20 November 2007 and most rentlY amended 26 July 2008. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. Objectives and activities To offer coaching and competitive opportunities in rugby league. To promote the club within the local community and rugby league,. To manage the club facilities" To ensure a duty of care to all members of the club; To provide all its ServIS in a way that is fair to everyone; To ensure that all present and future members re1ve fair and equal treatment. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by provision of facilities for the playing of rugby league. Public benefit ststement The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,.

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club Summary of the main achievements during the period We run a Rugby League club representing 2 men's teams, a women's team and a junior's section. Provided activities throughout the year. Good growth in Juniors section and Touch Rugby. In addition to Core activities, we have also hosted University Varsity games, and Old Buyb IridtLFieb. Addiliuiidlly, we Iidvv Ilubled Weddiiigs and Work events at tlie Glub. The charity's policy on reserves We look to keep a minimum of £2,000 in reserve, to allow for unexpected items which need paying for, e.g. repairs. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signed Richard Johnson, Trustee DateiTr fi 3v.

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club for the year ended 31 December 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wrth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act" or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed John O'Brien MSC, FAIA, FCIE Employee of Community Accounting Plus Date 1710712025

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31 December 2024 2023 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Note Receipts Sponsorship Bank interest Lottery subscription Grants & donations Memberships Bar Sales Rent Stash Sales Sundry income Scholarship Total receipts 6000 2200 2200 4326 2767 493 20033 2386 82 5220 28329 170 16257 2050 247 60 1815 56349 5220 39778 170 16257 2050 247 60 1815 67798 11449 36087 11449 Payments Activities & trips Equipment, repairs & renewals General administration GrourKI improvements Ground rna1ntenae Lottery WinniThJs Legal & professional fees Bar purchases Printing & stationery Publications & subscriptions Rent Scholarship Security Stash Order Sundry expenses Utilities Totsl payments 750 4058 1836 33952 3562 500 2141 4316 42 960 1763 1248 3953 2273 26 2248 63628 750 4058 1836 45401 3562 500 2141 4316 42 960 1763 1248 3953 2273 26 2248 75077 2959 3245 11449 4324 800 2280 6530 113 2350 716 222 2739 26278 11449 9809 7584 17393 Net receiptsl(payments) Cash furKls at start of this period Cash funds atend of this period (7279) 17393 10114 (7279) 17393 10114

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club tatement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2024 2023 2024 Cash assets Bard( accowts Cash in trHrKI 17166 227 17393 9869 245 10114 Assets retalned forthe charity's own use Tractor, acqured as part of groLnJ acq(Rsition, April 2018 Fk)odlights, acquired as part of groLKKI acquisition, April 2018 replad in 2022 Veo Sports Camera, pChaSed February 2024, cost £1,419 (50 % of total cost) - This is shared with Nottir¥Jhamiars RFC ) paid for ts ottEr 50% Ride on mower, PLrttBsed 2024, cost £2,400 Liabilft:_ 1035 (1035) (1570) I nese tinanc12i etgtomaryyb*rb Date Qozr Stephen Page. Truste:

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipts and payments accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand. 2. Grants & donations Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Sport EnglarKI RFL Grant SurKlry grants & donatior 8449 3000 8449 3000 28329 39778 28329 28329 11449 3. Funds analysis Opening Receipts (Payments) balance Closing balance Restricted funds Changing Rooms Women's Team Fund 8449 (8449) 3000 11449 (11449) Unrestricted funds General 17393 17393 63628 56349 10114 56349 {63628) 10114 The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows: Changing Rooms - for building changing rooms allowing men's and women's event to be held concurrently. Women's Team Fund - for the growth of the Women's Team.

Nottingham Outlaws Amateur Rugby League Football Club 4. Creditors Independent examination fee Utilities - Gas Utilities - Electricity Rent 714 30 239 587 1570 5. Premises & staff The premises are leased from Nottingham City Council for £587.50 per quarter. 6. Trustees, remuneration Trustees received no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period. 7. Related party transactions There were no related party transactions in this period. 8. Glossary of terms Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting period. Restricted funds: These are funds given to the charity, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity.