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2025-05-31-accounts

Cramlington in the Community – Cramlington Town Football Club Report and Accounts

31[st] May 2024

Charity Registra!on Number - 1137605

CRAMLINGTON IN THE COMMUNITY

Charitable Incorporated Organisa!on (CIO)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 May 2024

1. Reference and Administra ve Details

Charity name: Cramlington in the Community – Cramlington Town Football Club Charity number: 1137605

Registered office: East Har/ord Pavilion, Har/ord Road, Northumberland, NE23 3AU Phone: 01670 738163

Trustees during the year:

Independent Examiner: Shaun Jubb, Unit 2-4 Protec!on House, Albion Road, North Shields, NE30 2RH

Bankers: Barclays, Leicester, LE87 2BB

Accountants: Hurren & Jubb Accountants Ltd, Unit 2-4 Protec!on House, NE30 2RH

2. Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisa!on (CIO) registered in England & Wales. The governing document is the CIO cons!tu!on as approved by the Charity Commission. Charity trustees are appointed in accordance with the cons!tu!on. The trustees set strategy and policy; day-to-day opera!ons are managed by [volunteers and contracted coaches / employed staff] under trustees’ oversight. The trustees meet regularly to review performance, financial posi!on and strategic objec!ves. The charity operates solely within England & Wales.

3. Objec ves and Ac vi es

The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document.

The objects of the charity are; (a) to advance the wellbeing of the local community through amateur sport of associa!on football, in the Northumberland area and its surrounding areas; (b) to promote community par!cipa!on in healthy recrea!on by the provision of facili!es for the playing of associa!on football (facili!es means land, buildings, equipment and organising football ac!vi!es); (c) to provide and assist in providing facili!es for sport, recrea!on and other leisure !me occupa!on of people who have need of such facili!es because of youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their condi!ons of life.

The main ac�vi�es undertaken in rela�on to those purposes during the year.

The Charity offers opportuni!es for both male and females to play associa!on football at an amateur level. The club offers drop-in sessions, and runs aIer-school sessions to allow more of the community to try football and encourage them to consider playing. Youth teams play in the Northumberland football leagues League. Ladies’ teams play in the Region Women’s Football League, Senior men’s play on the Northern Alliance.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under sec!on 17 of the Chari!es Act 2011 to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.

The main ac�vi�es undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit.

The club offers drop-in sessions, and runs aIer-school sessions to allow more of the community to try football and encourage them to consider playing. The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in managing the ac!vi!es of the charity.

The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year.

This 14th year of opera!on for the charity which has seen the increase in girls and women's interest in football following the success of the na!onal team, as well as general interest in the club. We have seen an increase in the numbers of teams we have within the club, both with boys & girls training and playing compe!!vely, during the 2023-2024 season.

Whilst the charity was established in 2010, the club has effec!vely been running for over 25 years. The club was originally founded in 1996 as part of the boy’s club Cramlington Cobras FC, but it soon became apparent that the needs of the community were far greater and the Cramlington in the community was born to help the whole community. The club is an FA Charter 3-star Club and is fully affiliated with the FA. The 2023-24 season saw the club grow to include 22 youth teams, 2 adult teams, all providing opportuni!es for over 430 male and females to play amateur football.

The charity also runs very successful HAF Camps with funding from NCC to support children from the whole community to take part into healthily ac!vi!es during school holidays.

The degree to which the achievements and performance during the year have benefited wider society.

In carrying out the ac!vi!es, the organisa!on provided public benefit by providing opportuni!es for a wide sec!on of the public to par!cipate in an amateur sport.

The methods used to recruit and appoint new charity trustees.

The trustees of the organisa!on are normally connected to the club as either a current or ex-player, a coach, or as parent of a player (or ex-player), providing the organisa!on with various knowledge and skills rela!ng to running the organisa!on.

Going Concern

The trustees have assessed the charity’s financial posi!on and consider it to be a going concern for at least 12 months from the date of approval.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under sec!on 17 of the Chari!es Act 2011 to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.

4. Financial Review

At 31 May 2024 total funds were £157,922 (2023: £195,918), comprising:

Cash at bank at the yearend was £24,206 (2023: £42,191).

Our financial accounts are in order and our reserves are in keeping with our annually reviewed policies and procedures. The charity remains transparent, accountable, and responsible for its financial management.

5. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibili es

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accoun!ng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accoun!ng Prac!ce).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and applica!on of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accoun!ng records and for safeguarding the assets of the charity.

Approved by the trustees on 6 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr I P Coates Trustee / Director

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

I report to the trustees on my examina!on of the accounts of Cramlington in the Community – Cramlington Town Football Club (“the charity”) for the year ended 31 May 2024.

As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the prepara!on of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chari!es Act 2011.

I am qualified to undertake the examina!on by being a member of the Ins!tute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

I have carried out my examina!on under sec!on 145 of the Chari!es Act 2011. My examina!on was carried out in accordance with the Direc!ons given by the Charity Commission under sec!on 145(5)(b) of the Act, and involved a review of the accoun!ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included considera!on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explana!ons from you as trustees concerning such maRers.

My role is to state whether any material maRers have come to my aRen!on that give me cause to believe that the accounts:

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connec!on with my examina!on, no maRer has come to my aRen!on:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements of the Chari!es Act 2011 have not been met; or

  2. that the accounts do not accord with the accoun!ng records; or

  3. that the accounts fail to comply with the applicable requirements of the Chari!es SORP (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have no other maRers to report.

Signed: __

Date: 6 March 2025

Name: Shaun Jubb Relevant professional qualifica!on: ACA Address: Unit 2-4 Protec!on House, North Shields, NE30 2RH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31 May 2024

Income

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Total 2023

Dona!ons and grants 15,334 0.00 15,334 94,235
Other trading income 69,392 37,300 106,692 103,339
Total Income
84,726		 37,300 122,026 197,574

Expenditure

Unrestricted Total 2024 Total 2023

Charitable ac!vi!es 140,011 140,011 152,101
Other 20,011 20,011 20,823
Total Expenditure 160,022 160,022 152,101

Net Movement in Funds

Net expenditure for the year: -37,996 Total funds brought forward: 195,918 Total funds carried forward: 157,922

BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 May 2024

2024 (£) 2023 (£)

Tangible fixed assets 134,952 154,963 Cash at bank and in hand 24,206 42,191

Creditors (due within one year) (1,236) (1,236)

Net assets 157,922 195,918

Funds

2024 (£) 2023 (£)

Restricted funds 101,547 64,247

Unrestricted funds 56,375 131,671 Total funds 157,922 195,918

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Chari!es SORP (FRS 102) and the Chari!es Act 2011 applicable to Charitable Incorporated Organisa!ons.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 6 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr I P Coates Trustee

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Prepara on

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conven!on in accordance with:

The trustees have assessed the charity’s financial position and consider it to be a going concern for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The charity cons!tutes a public benefit en!ty.

2. Accoun ng Policies

Income is recognised when the charity is en!tled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less deprecia!on.

3. Trustee Remunera on and Related Party Transac ons

No trustee received remunera!on or benefits during the year (2023: £nil).

No trustee received reimbursement of expenses (2023: £nil).

There were no related party transac!ons requiring disclosure.

4. Reserves Policy

The trustees review the reserves policy annually to ensure the charity maintains an appropriate level of unrestricted reserves to safeguard against financial risks and ensure con!nuity of opera!ons.

The charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of core opera!ng costs, to provide:

At 31 May 2024, unrestricted reserves were £56,375 , which the trustees consider appropriate for the charity’s size and risk profile.

5. Restricted Funds

Fund Opening balance Income Expenditure Opening balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing balance
Unrestricted funds 131,671 84,726 160,022 0 56,375
Restricted funds 64,247 37,300 0 0 101,547
Total funds 195,918 122,026 160,022 0 157,922

Purpose of Restricted Funds

Restricted funds represent grants received for specific purposes, including:

Funds must be used only for the purposes specified by the funder.

The charity had no employees during the year (2023: none). Accordingly:

7. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost

Leasehold
Improvement		 Plant &
Machinery		 Motor
Vehicles		 Total
At 1 June 2023 181,880 6,993 5,800 194,673
Disposals
-		 - - -
At 31 May 2024181,880 6,993 5,800 194,673

Deprecia on and impairment

Deprecia!on has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their an!cipated residual value over their es!mated useful lives.

Leasehold improvements 10 % straight line Plant and machinery 20 % straight line Motor vehicles 20 % straight line

Leasehold Plant & Motor Total
Improvement Machinery Vehicles
At 1 June 2023 31,805 4,425 3,480 39,710
Deprecia!on 18,188 1,475 348 20,011
At 31 May 2024 49,993 5,900 3,828 59,721

Net Book Value Total

At 31 May 2024 £134,952 At 31 May 2023 154,963

8. Analysis of Expenditure

Total expenditure for the year was £160,022 , analysed as follows:

Charitable Ac vi es

Category 2024 (£)
Café costs 23,093
Referee expenses 1,442
Pitch bookings 23,231
Events, tournaments & camps 19,990
League and cup fees 4,166
Kit and equipment 13,809
Motor expenses 3,364
Har/ord general maintenance 13,341
Har/ord pitch maintenance 11,638
Club u!li!es 9,287
Insurance 2,422
Adver!sing 616
Sundry expenses 13,316
Deprecia!on 20,011
Total charitable ac vi es 160,022

Support Costs

Because the charity has no employees , all expenditure relates directly to charitable ac!vi!es. No separate governance or administra!ve support cost alloca!on is required.

9. Risk Management Statement (Final Version)

The trustees maintain a risk register and regularly review the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Key risks iden!fied include:

Opera onal Risks

Financial Risks

Mi ga on Measures

The trustees are sa!sfied that appropriate systems are in place to manage iden!fied risks.