Charity Registration No. 1139561
Company Registration No. 07395235 (England and Wèle5}
NOThINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITY TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

NOTTINGHAM FORESTCOMMUNITY TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Karen Frankland - chair
Oonagh Turnbull
Nicholas Randall Q.C.
Alison Hands
Judith Lyons
Iqbal Sanghera
Chlef executlve
Graham Moran
Chlef operatlnE offi￿r
Calum Osborne
Secretsry
Calum Osbome
Patron$
Sir John Peace
John McGovem
Sir David Greenaway
Charfty number
1139561
Company number
07395235
Realstered and principal offi
The City Ground
Pavilion Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5FJ
Auditor
UHY Hacker Young
14 Park Row
Nottingham
NGI 6GR
Bankers
Natwest Bank plc
148-149 Victoria Centre
Nottingham
NGI 3QT
Solicitors
Browne Jacobson LLP
Mowbray House
Castle Meadow Road
Nottingham
NG2 IBJ

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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
Statement of trustees. responsibllltles
Independent audltorfs report
9-12
Statement of financial actlvitle5
13
Balance sheet
14
Statement of cash flows
15
Notes to the accounts
16-29

NOTTINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITY TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The trustees are pleased to present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December
2021.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I
to the accounts and comply with the chariws memorandum and articles of association. the
Charities Act 2011. the Companies Act 2011, the second edition of the Charities Statement of
Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, and the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021.
Structurei govemance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 4th ortober 2010 and registered
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as a charity on 29 December 2010.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, who served dur•ng
the year and since the year end were:
Karen Frankland
Colin Morrell (resigned 4 October 2021)
Oonagh Turnbull
Nicholas Randall Q.C.
Alison Hands
Judith Lyons
Iqbal Sanghera
None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All trustees are members of
the companyand guaranteeto contribute £10 each in the event of a winding up. In accordance
with the articles of association Judith Lyons and Iqbal Sanghera retire by rotation and offer
themselves for reappointment. The chariws articles of association require that a trustee
appointed by a resolution of the other trustees must retire at the next annual general meetin8.
In addition, at every annual general meeting one third of the trustees, or the number nearest
to one third, must retire from office. The trustees to retire by rotation are those who have been
longest in office since their last appointment.
Trustees are given an appropriate level of induction and training. This 15 dependent on the
Individual's requirements and knowledge of the charitys activities. All trustees are reminded
of their statutory obligations and given appropriate guidance and training on their
responsibilities as trustees. The trustees have the objective of seeking to develop a board with
appropriate skills, experience and diversity repfesentative of the issues and areas in which the

NOThINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITYTRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
charity operates. Any such changes to the board will continue over time but all appointment5
will be based on merit.
As part of their regular review of the board's skills and experience, the tru5tee5 appoint a
number of advisors to the board. Board advisors bring distinctive knowledge on different
aspects of the charitvs operations to complement the existing trustees. Board advisors are not
trustees and have no responsibilities as such. During the period the following have served as
board advi50rs'.
cialist area
Health
Equality. diversity and inclusion
Sport and Leisure
Finance
Sir David Nicholson
Jason Lee
Sarah Retzlaff
Colin Morrell
The charity is privileged to be supported by a number of patrons. Patrons add prestige and
lend credibility to an organisation and the board would like to place on record their
appreciation of the support they receive from our current patrons:
Sir John Peace
Sir David Greenawav
John McGovern
The board meets five times a year. During 2021 the finan￿ committee met bi-monthly to
consider the management accounts and the remuneration committee met once to review the
staff pay and conditions and to ensure that all salaries are fair. benchmarked and proportionate
with the complexity of each role. The Trust also has a Governance. Compliance and People
committee and an Innovation, Impact, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee which
ensure the Trust is continually looking at ways of making a greater impact in the communities
where we work and developing new ideas in line with the charitvs objectives that make a
lasting impact and create long term value. The board approves the membership of and terms
of reference for all committees. The chief executive has delegated authority over operational
matters and the terms of delegation are reviewed and approved annually by trustees.
Under the memorandum and articles of association. the charity h35 the power to make any
investment which the trustees see fit.
The trustees have developed a comprehensive business risk register which is reviewed at least
quarterly. The trustees are satisfied that systems are in plate to mitl8ate exposure to the major
risks.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITYTRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
External risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which will allow for
diversification of funding and activities. Internal risks are minimised by the implementatlon of
procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent quality
of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company. Given the nature of the
charitv's activitie5, including working with many young people, great emphasls is placed on the
quality of the charitvs recruitment. employment. trainin& health and safety and safeguarding
policies and procedures. One of the trustees has specific responsibility for overseeing the
charity's safeguarding poliry and procedures and reportsto the board at every meeting. These
procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of the charity.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust has now mapped its governance processes against the
CharityGovernance Code; and is us•n8the Code to support continuous improvement. TheTrust
measures its progress against the Code by using the seven principles included within the Code
to inform the work of the Board.
Key management personnel remuneration
The trustees consider key mana8ement personnel to consist of the board of trustees, the chief
executive and senior management personnel who report to the board of trustees. All trustees
give their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of trustee
expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in notes 8 and 15 to the accounts.
Trustees are required to disclose all relevant interests and register them with the chief
executive and in accordance with the Tru5Vs policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict
of interest arises. The pay of the senior management personnel is reviewed annually and
normally increased in accordance with average earnings and set at market rates. The
remuneration is also bench-marked with charities of a similar size and activity to ensure that
the remuneration set is fair and not out of line with that generally paid for similar roles.
Objeclives and actlvltles
Nottingham Forest Community Trust delivers high quality football, physical artivity and
education programmes to people of all ages and abilities in Nottingham and across the county.
Other charitable services may be delivered at the absolute discretion of the trustees as thev
see fit. The charity's main objectives and activities are:
Improving levels of health. fitness and wellbeing.
Developin8 recreational and competitive football opportunities at all levels.
En8a8ing people from all communities and backgrounds in socially inclusive activity.
Driving up the participation in Sport and physical activity.
Improving academic attainment.

NOTTINGHAM FORESTCOMMUNITYTRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Achievefflents
The charity has grown significantly since its launch in October 2010. including both the range
and diversity of programmes delivered and the development of a highly skilled. experienced
and qualified workforce.
The trustees are particularly delighted with the excellent relationship which has developed with
the owners of Nottingham Forest Football Club. In particular the trustees would like to again
thank the football club for the very generous donation in the year of £77,231. Durin8 the year
we have signed a new service level agreement with the football club which includes a number
of exciting joint initiatives aimed at some of the most disadvantaged members of society.
In 2021 we achieved high levels of performance operationally despite the Covid pandemic
having a continuing impact. The highlights of the year were=
32,834 hours of community support
19.460 participants engaged in the Holiday Food Programme
84,000 meals provided as part of the Holiday Food Programme
194 armed forces veterans took part in regular social and physical artivities.
4.400 hours of operation at the Forest Sports Zone Football facility-
58 Tricky to Talk mental health sessions delivered.
1,119 children participated in official Forest Soccer School coaching session5.
6.106 Primary School pupils engaged in the Premier League Primary Stars programme.
119 teachers SUPPOrted in the classroom and during PE lessons.
690 hours of p05t 16 education learning delivered.
50 young people engaged in full time post 16 BTEC pro8ramme5.
2.700 hours work experience offered to young people.
1.500 complimentary Nottingham Forest match tickets distributed to local families.
4,500 Nottingham Forest hats, gloves and snoods distributed to local families.
312 youth outreach sessions delivered in Nottingham City Centre.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust staff delivered 380 hours of volunteering at NHS
vaccination ￿ntre5.
Publ1£ beneflt statement
The activities that the charity has undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public
benefit are stated within the objectives and attiwties of the charity.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties under section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charities
Commission.

NOThINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITY TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Financial review
The Charity continued to be imparted by the Covid pandemic. particularly in the first quarter
of the year, with the Forest Sports Zone facility closed to all or significantly all activities during
the third national lockdown. However, m05t other programmes, including delivery in schools.
was able to continue so the impact has been less severe than in 2020.
The highlights of the year were as follows:
The charity made an overall surplus of £97.290 (2020: £168.1811
Our total income for the year was £2,083,796 {2020'. £1,293,586).
The Forest Sports Zone recorded income in the year of £203,633 (2020: £193,663} and
again made a small surplus.
Our education programmes increased in the year with the launch of a new five year
Think Bi( programme in partnership with Ideagen, which connects youn8 people to
the world of technology and the benefits of a career in technology. In addition, the
Trust has employed five young people under the Kickstart scheme. Our 8TEC and
Foundation degree programmes had a stable year, and there was once again strong
participation again in our Premier League Primary Stars offer.
There has once again been a very positive ￿latIonShIp with Nottingham Forest Football
Club. and we were very grateful for the generous donations in the year.
Our new Health income stream represents the Holiday Activity Fund awarded by
Nottingham City Council. This allowed us to deliver a wide range of physical and creative
attivities along with the provision of healthy food for around 3.500 children and young
people during school holiday period5. The programme is aimed at supporting those
families who are in the greatest need.
Ourinclusion programmes Saw a small decrease with some small one of funding in 2020
not repeating for 2021. Participant funded programmes were stable in the year.
In 2021, the charity exceeded the level of unrestritted reserves required by its minimum
reserves policy. At the end of the year the board agreed to designate an additional
£275.(KJO of the unrestricted reserves towards expanding areas within the charity
including additional govemance roles, investment in facilities and leveraging external
investment opportunities.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Future Outlook
The Charity has negotiated the challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic proactively and
as a result has emerged in a strong position. The Chartty remains ambitious and there are
several new opportunities for the Charity to be involved with and additional resources have
been made available to ensure that the most is made of these.
The Charity is in a strong financial positton at the end of 2021 and by remaining proactive and
flexible will be in a 8ood position to deal with any challenges It faces and will strive to continue
to achieve maximum impact in the local communities where we work.
Reserves pollcy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds. which have not been designated for a
specific use. should be maintained at a level equivalent to a half of annual recurring
expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that. in the event of a
significant drop in fundin& they will be able to continue the charity's current activitie5 while
consideration is also given to ways in which additional funds can be raised. Unrestricted funds
per note 17 at 31 December 2021 are £477.970 and our estimate of 6 months recurring
expenditure is £430,530. The board are pleased to report that the charity maintained its
minimum level of reserves throughout 2021. There is £357,259 in a designated fund to expand
areas within the charity including additional governance roles. investment in facilities,
leveraging external investment opportunities and marketing.
When setting the reserves policy for unrestricted funds the trustees are mindful of the fact that
some restricted activities require the use of unrestricted funds in the short term. Funding for
restricted activities is sometimes received after the activity has been completed and
expenditure will initially have been met from unrestricted funds.
Asset cover for funds
Note 18 sets out an analysis of the assets attributable to the various funds and a description of
the funds 15 set out in note 1.2. These 355ets are sufficient to meet the charity's obligations on
fund by fund basis.

NOThINGHAM FORESTCOMMUNITYTRU5T
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Dlsdosure of information to auditor
Each of the dirertors has confirmed that there Is no information of which they are aware which
is relevant to the audit, but of wh•ch the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that
they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that
the auditors are aware of such information.
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies,
exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 21J)6.
Finally, we would like to formally thank all our funders for their continuing support and our
staff for their dedication and hard work duringthe year.
Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
K Frankland.
Trustee and chair
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Dated.. 26 August 2022

NO￿INGHAm FOREST COMMUNITYTRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees {who are also directors of Nottingham Forest Community Trust for the purposes
of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Tru5tees' Annual Report and the financial
Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kin8dom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial 5tatement5 for each financial year.
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the
incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the
charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obsewve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 1021:
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are
a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable companvs auditor is
unaware; and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware
of that information.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTOTHE MEMBERS OF
NOThINGHAM FOREST COMMUNITYTRUST
We have audited the financial statements of Nottingham Forest Communtty Trust {the
'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the Statement of
Financial Activities including Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the
Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements. induding a summary of
significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their
preparation 15 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view ofthe state of the charitable companws affair5 a5 at 31 De￿rnber
2021, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and
expenditure. for the year then ended,.
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2011.
Basls lor oplnlon
We Conducted our audit in accordancewith International Standard50n Auditing IUKI {ISAs (UK))
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are
independent of the charitable company 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 responsibilities in accordan￿ with these requirements.
We believe that the audit eviden￿ we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to goln8 concem
In auditin8 the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees. use of the going
concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial Statement is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties
relating to events or conditions that. Individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on
the charitable compan(5 ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve
months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are
described in the relevant sections of this report.

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Other Infomiation
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the trustees, annual report, other than the financial statements and
our auditorfs report thereon. Ouropinion on the financial statements does not coverthe other
information and. except to the extent otherwtse explicitly stated in our report, we do not
express any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and. in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially incon5iStent
with the financial statements or our knowled8e obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to
be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material
misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the
financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work
we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Oplnlon on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 21I)6
In our opinion based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Trustees. Annual Report for the financial year for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements,. and
the Trustees Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment
obtained in the course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the
Trustees Annual Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006
requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have
not been received from branches not visited by us: or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns", or
certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the
small companies regime and take advantage ofthe Small companies exemption in preparing
the directors, report and take advantage of the small companies exemption from the
requirement to prepare a strategic report.
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Responsiblllties of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement set out on page 8, the
trustees {who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company
lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for bein8 satisfied that
they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the dirertors determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement. whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the companTrls
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosin& as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to
liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditorfs responstbilities for the audlt of the flnandal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about whether the financial statements as
whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an
auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance.
but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect
a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be experted to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We
design procedures in line with our ￿SponsIbl11t1e5. outlined above, to detect material
misstatements in respect of irregularities. including fraud. The extent to which our procedures
are capable of detectin8 irregularities, includin8 fraud is detailed below:
Based on our understanding of the charitable company and the industry in which it operates.
we identified that the principal risks of non<ompliance with laws and regulations related to
the acts by the charitable company, which were contrary to applicable laws and re8ulations
including fraud, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material
effect on the financial statements. We also cons•dered those laws and regulations that have a
direct Impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006.
We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the
financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the
principal risks were related to inflated revenue and the charitable companvs net income for
the year.
Audit procedures performed included- review of the financial statement disclosure5 to
underlying supporting documentation. review of correspondence with and reports to the
regulators. including correspondence with the Charity Commission. review of correspondence
with legal advisors, enquiries of management, and testing of journals and evaluating whether
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there was evidence of bias by the trustees that represented a risk of material mi55tatement
due to fraud.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further
removed non-complian￿ with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would becorne aware of it. Also, the risk
of not detecting a material mi55tatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting
one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by. for example. forgery
or intentional misrepresentations. or through collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located
on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: hllp.Ilwww.ffc.org.ukJaudilorsresponsibililies. This
description forms part of our auditorfs report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable companws members. as a body. in accordance with
Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that
we might state to the charitable companrfs members those matters we are required to state
to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and
the charitable companTrls members as a body, for our audlt work. for this report, or for the
opinion5 we have formed.
06 September 2022
Roger Merchant (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of VHY Hacker Young LLP. Statutory Auditor
14 Park Row
Nottingham
NGI 6GR
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021
Unrestrlcted Restrlrted
funds
funds
Total
2021
Total
2020
Notes
Incomin
resources from
enerated funds
Donation5 and legacie5
Charitable activities
Investment income
Other income
Totsl incoming resources
98.402
98.402
178,915
601.661 1.343,070 1,944,731
993,968
4.555
4,555
3,235
23.584
12.524
36.108
117.468
728.202 1,355,594 2,083,7% 1,293,586
ReSou￿e5 ex
ended
Charftable artlvities
Activities within the
community
Support costs
Totsl resources expended
542.741 1.315.075 I.857￿16 1,066.972
46.766
81.924
128,690
58,433
589.507 1.396,999 1,986,506 1.125.405
Net Ideficlt)/surplus for
the year before transfers
Transfers between funds
Net Ideficit)1surplus for
the year
138.695 141.40S)
97.290
168,181
17
{38,5801
100.115
38.580
(2.825)
97.290
168,181
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at l January
2021
Fund balan￿ at 31
December 2021
735,114
18A93
7S3,607
585,426
835.229
15.668
850,897
753,607
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and
expenditure account under the Companies Act 2(X)6.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
2021
2020
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
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14.637
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
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284.431
1,013.569
1.298.OC#)
294,009
948.317
1,242,326
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
12
1253,833)
1347.939}
Net current assets
1.044.167
894.387
Total assets less Current
liabilities
1,053,827
909,024
Provisions for liabilities
14
1202.930)
1155.417)
Net assets
850,897
753,607
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
17
17
835,229
15,668
850,897
735,114
18,493
753,607
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provi5ion5 relating
to companies subject to the small companies. regime within Part 15 ofthe CompaniesAct 2(K16
and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effective January 2015}.
The notes on pages 16 to 29 form part of the financial statements. The accounts were approved
Ih
and authorised for issue by the board on 26 August 2022.
I San8hera
Trustee
Trustee and chair
Company Registration No. 07395235
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021
Notes
2021
2Q20
Cash flows from operating artlvltles
19
63.553
395,238
Cash flows frorn Investlng artlvltles
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets
Interest received
12.8561
4,555
3,235
Net cash flows from Investlng actlvitles
1.699
3.235
Net Idecrease) / Increase In cash and cash
equlvalents
65.252
398,473
Cash and cash equivalents bought forward
Cash and cash equivalents orried forward
948.317
1.013.569
549.844
948.317
Cash and cash equivalents consists of:
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term deposits
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2021
655,043
358.526
1.013.569
594.117
354,200
948,317
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
l. Accountin8 pollcles
1.1. General information and basis of preparation
Nottingham Forest Community Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee
registered in England & Wales. The address of the registered office is given in the legal
and administrative information in these financial statements. The nature of the
charit(s operations and principal activities are to deliver high quality football. physical
artivity and education programmes to people of all ages and abilities in Nottingharn
and across the countv.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities
Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the
Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concem basis under the historical
cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the
functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial
statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years
presented unless othepwise stated.
1.2. Funds
Unrestricted funds ère available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1.2. Funds Icontinued)
Designated funds comprise unrestrirted funds that have been set aside by the trustees
for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes
to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions
imposed by donor5 or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
The cost of raisin8 and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the flnancial
statements.
1.3. Income recognition
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the followlng
criteria are met:
The charity has entitlement to the funds;
any performance conditions attached to the item(sl of income have been met
or are fully within the control of the charity.
there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable.
and
the amount can be measured reliably.
Incoming resources accounted for on an accruals basis and shown in the Statement of
Financial Activities represent amounts receivable in relation to grant funding,
donations, education programmes. coaching fees and facility hire.
Grants receivable in respect of capital expenditure are credited to capital funds and
amortised through the statement of financial activities over the experted useful
economic lives of the relevant assets.
Grants of a revenue nature are credited to income in the year for which they are
receivable, provided that the obligations under the grant agreement have been
fulfilled.
Where income is received in advance of performance, tts recognition is deferred and
included in creditors until the contrart is performed.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1.4. Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis. In particular. the costs of
charitable activities represent all costs of the charity less those apportioned to support
costs. Costs are apportioned to projects based on time allocation or income. Support
costs include the costs of governance arrangements which relate to the general
running of the charity as opposed to the direct management functions inherent in
generating funds, service delivery and project work.
1.5. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at
annual rates calculated to write off the c05t le55 estimated residual value of each asset
over its expected useful life, as follows:
Office Equipment
10%- 25% straight line
1.6. Donated servlces
The charity does not include donated services and facilities in the statement of financial
activities as the charity is unable to reasonably quantify or measure the value of these
services.
1.7. Operating leases
Rentals under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial activities on
a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.8. Taxation
Taxation has not been provided on the surplus forthe year on the grounds that Part 11
of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 applie5 {tax exemption for charitable companies). By
virtue ofthe same section. income tax deducted from investment income received has
been treated as recoverable.
1.9. Employee benefils
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its
employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2. Income from donations and le8acles
2021
2020
Donation from Nottingham Forest Football Club
Other donations
77.231
78,570
21,171 1(Kl.345
98.402 178,915
Total
£98,402 (2020.. £178,915) of the above income was attributable to unrestricted funds.
3. Income from charftable actfvltles
Included within income relatin8 to activities within the community are the following:
2021
2020
Participant funded football programmes
Education pro8rammes
Inclusion programmes
Football development programmes
Health pro8rammes
Facility hire
16.154
445.598
329.095
67,331
882,920
203,633
1,944,731
15,246
352,590
352,671
79,798
193,663
993.968
Income from charitable attivities was £1,944,73112020: £993,968) of which £1,343,070
12020: £494.172} was attributable to restricted funds and £601.66112020: £499,796) was
attributable to unrestricted funds. Facility hire income includes £nil (2020: £52,CMX)}
received from the Forest Sports Zone Business Interruption Insurance policy due to the
closure of the facility during the first COVID k>ckdown.
4. Investment income and other income
2021
2020
Investment Income
Interest receivable
Other income
Government grants
Vending machine sales
4.555
3,235
35A52 109.761
256
7,707
36,108 117.468
Government grants relates to Coronavirus support grants available from the government.
£12.52412020: £23.863) of the above income was attributable to restricted funds. £23,584
{2020: £93.605) of the above income was attributable to unrestricted funds.
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NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
5. Tolal resources expended
Staff
costs
Other
costs
Total
2021
Total
2020
Charitsble artivities
Activities undertaken dirertly
Note 9 Notes 6.7
804.797 1,053.019 1.857.816 1,066,972
Support costs
128.690
128.690
58,433
804,797 1.181.709 1,986,506 1.125.405
£1,396,999 {2020-. £526,198) of the above costs were attributable to restricted fvnds.
£589,50712020: £599.2071 of the above costs were attributable to unrestricted funds.
Auditorfs remuneration
2021
2020
Fees payable to the auditor for the audit of the charitWs
annual accounts
6,030
5.610
6. Artivities undertaken directly
2021
2020
Other costs relating to attivities within the community
comprise:
Rental of facilities
Third party delivery staff
Kit & equipment
Food provision
Administrative costs
Marketing costs
Travel costs
Depreciation
Utility costs
Vendin8 machine costs
Replacement of artificial pitch surface
Maintenance costs
112.775
369.871
78.198
178.540
28.491
107.212
24.335
7.833
36.051
14.041
47.513
48.159
16,504
148,331
17,789
18,403
25.895
39,180
8,042
32,527
13.028
45,000
12.015
1.053.019
376.714
£764,856 12020: £162.052) of the above costs were attributable to restricted funds.
£288,16312020: £214,662) of the above costs were attributable to unrestricted funds.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
7. Support costs
2021
2020
Other support costs comprise:
Training
Legal and professional fees
Accountancy fees
Audit fees
Finance charges
Sundries
8.018
86.511
20,275
6.030
2.753
5,103
128.690
1,305
24,450
16,331
5,610
2,448
8,289
58,433
£81.92412020: £19.0861 of the above costs were attributable to restricted funds. £46.766
12020: £39,347} of the above costs were attributable to unrestricted fund5.
8. Trustees. and key management personnel remuneration and expenses
Key management
The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel 15 £240.735
{2020: £2(M),1621. The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the Chief
Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Operations and People, the Head
of Finance, Head of Marketing and Communications, and Head of Education, Training and
Employment.
Trustees, remuneration. benefits and relmbursed expenses
During the year, none of the Trustees received any remuneration. benefits in kind or were
reimbursed any expenses.
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NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUEO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
9. Employment costs
2021
2020
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Defined contribution pension costs
736,537
$4.575
13.684
804,797
625.667
49,541
15.050
690.258
There was one employee whose annual remuneration fell within the £80,001-£90,000 band
12020: One employee in the £70.001-£80,CQO bandl.
The average number of employees during the year was 4112020: 411.
10. Tangible fixed assets
Office
equiprnent
Total
Cost
At l January 2021
Additions
At 31 December 2021
41.789
2.856
36,535
41.789
2.856
36.535
Depreciation
At l January 2021
Charge for the pertod
At 31 December 2021
27.152
7,833
26.875
27.152
7,833
26.875
Net book value
At 31 December 2021
9.660
9.660
At 31 December 2020
14.637
14.637
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
11. Debtors
2021
2020
Trade debtors
Accrued income
Other debtors
45.922
234.298
4,211
284.431
3.051
287,801
3.157
294.009
Included within accrued income are amounts due in over one year of £nil12020: £nill.
12. Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2021
2020
Trade creditors
Payroll creditor
Accruals
Deferred income (note 13)
10.643
20.389
91.056
131.745
253,833
69,736
18.018
26,638
233,547
347.939
13. Deferred Incorne
As at l Released Deferred
Asat31
January
in the
in the December
2021
vear
2021
year
Deferred income
233.547 {233.547} 131.745
233,547 {233,547) 131,745
131,745
131.745
Income has been deferred where there are performance-related conditions that have not
been met at the balance sheet date.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
14. Provlslons for Ilabllltles
As at l Released Charged
Asat31
January
In the
in the December
2021
year
year
2021
Provision for replacement of
artificial pitch surface
155,417
155.417
47,513
47,513
202,930
202,930
Under the management agreement for the operation of the Forest Sports Zone the charity
has an obligation to keep the artificial grass pitch surface in good repair over a 21 year
period commencing in July 2015. The amount provided is based on the estimated cost of
replacing the surface, spread across its life expectancy of approximately 8 years.
IS. Related partles
The trustees consider that Nottingham Forest Football Club Itd {°the football club-l is a
related party of the charity by virtue of its significant influence. The charity receives
significant financial support from the football club along with extensive operational
resources and access to facilities at the City Ground Stadium at no cost to the charity. The
club allow the charity use of the Nottingham Forest brand and presence on the official club
website. The charity delivers major community enga8ement programmes across
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire at no cost to the club and creates a posltive profile for
the club across professional football nationally. regionally. and locally that leads to
partnerships with private, public and third sector organisations helping the club and Trust
deliver their aims and objectives.
The trustees feel they are unable to reasonably quantify or measure the value of the
service5 received or provided, so they have not been recorded in the financial statements.
There is a net balance owing from the football club at 31 December 2021 of £99,979 (2020..
owing from the football club £165.000).
The charity has not provided services to any companies {2020: no companies) in which
trustee5 have an interest.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
16. Operating lease arranzements
Total future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases are as
follows..
Explry date:
2021
2020
Within one year
Between two and five years
8,686
11.484
20,170
5,220
12.124
17. Reconclllation of funds
Reconcillation of funds- current year
Unrestricted funds
Asatl
January
2021
Income
Outgolng Transfers
funds
Asat31
December
2021
Unrestricted
Desi8nated A
563.799
728.202 (5Q).451} (313,5801
171,315
189.056) 275.000
753,114 728,202 1589,507) (38,5801
477,970
357.259
835.229
Restricted funds
Asatl
January
2021
Income
Outgolng Transfers
funds
Asat31
December
2021
PL Kicks
PL Primary Stars
PL Core
PL Targeted
Regional Talent Club
Forest Forces
Knife Crime
Tackling Loneliness
Together
Active through Football
Holiday Activity Food
128,417
111.295
32,507
21.157
34,908
35.51Y)
99,257
7,300
1133,2231
1112.1381
{34,733}
{20.690}
{49,399}
{25.974}
1123.622}
17,300)
4,806
829
14
3,041
1,360
815
1,827
14,491
3.500
5.910
13,026
18.455
4,667
2.333
{7.(M)O)
882.920 1882,920)
18,493 1,355,594 {1.396.999)
38.580
15,668
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
17. Reconciliation of funds {tontinued)
Reconciliation of funds- prior year
Unrestricted funds
Asatl
January
2020
Income
Outgolng Transfers
fvnds
Asat31
December
2020
Unrestricted
Designated A
517.743
50,00)
567.743
775.551
{581.7071 1147,7881
(17,5001 138,815
{599.2071 18,973}
563,799
171.315
735,114
775.551
Restricted funds
Asatl
January
2020
Income
Outgoing Transfers
funds
Asat31
December
2020
PL Kicks
PL Primary stars
PL Core
PL Targeted
Regional Talent Club
Forest Forces
Knife Crime
Street Games
Tackling Loneliness
Together
Active through Football
132.221
1137.088)
125.920 (125.904)
32.51x1
129,4591
29.893
128,5331
33,153
137,2591
6.1(KJ
9.500
112.1001
4,889 135,950 (134,9291
6.694
2.231
18,9251
12,0(K)
(12,0001
4,867
14
3.041
1,360
4,106
3,500
5,910
4,667
17.683 518.035 {526.1981
4.667
18,493
8,973
Fund descriptions
al Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds represent the free funds of the charity.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
17. Reconciliation of funds (¢ontinued)
b) Designated Funds
Designated A has been set-aside by the trustees to be spent on expanding areas within
the charity such as additional 8overnance roles, investin8 in facilities, leveraging
external investment opportunities, and marketing. Spend of £89,056 has been incurred
during 2021 and an additional £275.0(M) has been designated.
cl Restricted funds
PL Klck5
Premier League Kicks offers children and young people aged 8-18 years of age the
opportunity to reali5e their potential through sport. A wide range of multl-5POrt activity is
delivered including football. table tennis. handball and boxing. In 2020, the Trust invested
£4,86712020: £4,867) of its own reserves into the PL Kicks pro8ramme.
PL Prlmary Stars
Premier League Primary Stars offers primary schools the opportunity to increase the levels
and quality of physical education for their pupils, using experienced and qualified
community trust coaches to deliver regular coaching sessions.
PL Core Funding
The Premier League Charitable Fund provide annual investment (Core Funding) to SUPPOrt
the infrastructure of the Trust in order to deliver programmes that receive funding from the
Premier Lea8ue and that meet its aims and objectives.
PL Targeted
PL Targeted is fundin8 from the Premier League and is an intervention designed to work
with young people who are identified as being, or at risk of becomin& perpetrator5 or
victims of youth violence.
Forest Forces
Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, Forest Forces sUPPOrts Nottinghamshire's
veterans to lead a healthier and more connected life.
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NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
17. Reconciliation of funds (continued)
c) Restricted funds (continued)
Reglonal Talent aub
The Nottingham Forest Girls Region Talent Club (RTCI is an enhanced football programme
for UIO- U16 female players. It allows female players identified as having elite potential
the opportunity to access appropriate levels of coaching and support through the 'FA Girls,
England talent pathway. In 2021. the Trust invested £4.10612020= £4.1061 of its own
reserves Into the RTC programme.
Knlfe Crlme
Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Knife Crime delivery involve5 creating a
central hub for the delivery of sports activity and workshops which involved young people
already in thejustice system. The workshops focussed on the consequences of knife crime,
positive mental health. avoiding conflirt and building relationships.
Street Games
A programme of youth outreach work targeting young people who are at risk of or who are
involved in violence or criminality. This involves one -to -one session5 With Trust coaches
who aim to progress individuals into positive attivity and behaviours through a range of
physical artivity and mentoring.
Tackling Loneliness Together
Tackling Loneliness Together is funded by the EFL and is a project aimed at connecting more
older people at risk of Lonellness.
Active through Football
Active through Football is a new programme funded by Sports England aimed at
encouraging people who do not currently play football to get involved for the first time.
Our project focuses on young females and young mothers and encourages families to
participate in football activity together.
Holiday Activity Food
The Holiday Activity Food {HAF) programme delivers a wide range of physical and creative
activities along with the provision of healthy food for around 3.500 children and young
people during school holiday periods. The programme is aimed at supporting those families
who are in the greatest need.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
18. Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrirted Designated Restrlcted
funds
fvnds
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets/liabilities
Provisions
9,660
897,203
49,037
{202.930}
752,970
9,660
34,107 1.013.569
118,439)
30.598
1202,930)
850.897
82.259
82.259
15,668
19. Reconciliation of net Income l (expendlture) to net cash flows from operatlng artivities
2021
2020
Net income foryear
97.290
168,181
Interest receivable
Depreciation of fixed assets
Post-employment benefits less payments
Provisions less payments
Decrease in debtors
{Decreasel / increase in creditors
14.555)
7,833
3.974
47,513
9.578
(98.0801
13,2351
8.042
16,7571
45.000
18,475
165,532
Net cash flows from operating activities
63.553
395,238
20. Pensions arKI other post-retirement benefrts
The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount
reco8nised as an expense in the period was £13,68412020: £15.0501.
£3.36612020'. £2,615) of the defined contribution liability was attributable to restricted
funds. £10,31812020= £12,435) of the defined contribution liability was attributable to
unrestricted funds.
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