TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
For the period from 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity name: Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
Charity registration number: 1143915
Registered contact address: 3 Evelyn Close WOKING GU22 0DG
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are:
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Lee Cooke (Chair)
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Christopher David Funnell
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Laurent Dugimont
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Jon Formby
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is governed by its constitution adopted on the date of registration.
Trustee Selection and Appointment
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity's constitution. New trustees are selected
based on their skills, experience, and commitment to the charity's objectives.
Organizational Structure
The charity is managed by the Board of Trustees who meet regularly to oversee the strategic direction and operations of the club. Day-to-day management is delegated to volunteer coaches and administrators who organize training sessions, matches, and club activities.
Objectives and Activities
Purposes and Aims
The charity's purposes as set out in its governing document are to provide football training and participation opportunities for boys and girls aged 5-18 years in local county leagues. Main Activities
The main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit include:
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Coaching children in football skills and team play
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Organizing training and match facilities
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Hosting Saturday and Sunday league and cup matches
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Entering teams in tournaments
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Hosting community football festivals
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. The charity
provides accessible football opportunities for children and young people in the local community, promoting physical activity, teamwork, social development, and community cohesion.
Achievements and Performance
Overview
The 2024/25 season was a year of significant achievement and growth for Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club, marked by sporting success, organizational development, and major infrastructure progress.
Sporting Achievements
Our teams competed across multiple leagues including the Surrey Primary League (SPL), Surrey County Women's and Girls League (SCWGL), and North East Hampshire Youth League (NEHYL), achieving:
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Multiple league titles and cup successes across various age groups
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Strong competitive performances demonstrating the quality of coaching and player development
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Successful creation of new teams across various age groups to meet growing demand
Youth Development
We continued our partnership with Sporty Kids to deliver development squads for U7-U10 age groups, providing a structured pathway for young players entering competitive football. This partnership has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for the club's future.
Coaching Excellence
All coaches completed the FA's Introduction to Football Coaching qualification, ensuring high standards of coaching delivery and safeguarding across all teams. This investment in coach development directly benefits the quality of experience for our young players.
Community Engagement and Funding
The club successfully secured grant funding from multiple sources:
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Tesco Community Grant
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Co-op Community Fund
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Surrey FA grants
Most significantly, we were awarded a £250,000 Home Advantage Programme grant from the
Football Foundation for improvements to the Goldsworth Park Pavilion, representing a transformational investment in our facilities.
Infrastructure Development
A major milestone was achieved with the approval of the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) for both Goldsworth Park and St Peters pavilions. This secures the club's long-term future and provides a platform for continued growth and community service.
Operational Improvements
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Implemented a new all-inclusive membership scheme, simplifying the fee structure and improving accessibility
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Launched the Spond management system for improved communication and administration
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Introduced new GPR kit, strengthening club identity and pride
Impact on Beneficiaries
During the year, we provided football opportunities to hundreds of children and young people aged 5- 18, supporting their physical health, social development, and wellbeing. Our inclusive approach ensures that football is accessible to all, regardless of ability or background.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The charity's financial position at 30 June 2025 shows significant strength:
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Total income: £147,243
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Total expenditure: £96,426
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Operating surplus: £50,817
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Cash reserves: £83,812
When adjusted for advance payments received for the 2025/26 season (£18,521), the rebased
operating surplus is £32,296 and rebased cash reserves are £65,292.
This represents a substantial improvement from the previous year's loss of £12,352, demonstrating effective financial management and the success of our fundraising activities.
Principal Funding Sources
The charity's income is derived from:
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Membership fees and subscriptions
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Match fees
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Grant funding (including Football Foundation, Tesco, Co-op, Surrey FA)
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Fundraising activities
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Advance payments for future seasons
Reserves Policy
The trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure the charity can:
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Meet its ongoing operational commitments
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Respond to unexpected costs or emergencies
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Invest in equipment and facility improvements
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Support the development of new teams and activities
The trustees consider the current level of reserves (£65,292 rebased) to be appropriate given the scale
of operations and future commitments, including the pavilion improvement project.
Going Concern
The trustees have assessed the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and have concluded that there are no material uncertainties. The strong financial position, secured facility arrangements through the CAT, and confirmed Football Foundation grant provide a solid foundation for future operations.
Plans for Future Periods
Looking ahead to 2025/26 and beyond, the trustees plan to:
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Deliver the Pavilion Improvement Project - Utilize the £250,000 Football Foundation grant to upgrade facilities at Goldsworth Park Pavilion, creating improved changing rooms, social spaces, and storage facilities
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Expand Participation - Continue to grow the number of teams and players, particularly in girls' football and younger age groups
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Strengthen Coaching - Invest in further coach development and recruitment to maintain highquality delivery
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Enhance Community Links - Develop partnerships with schools and community organizations to increase accessibility and reach
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Optimize Operations - Leverage the Spond system and other digital tools to improve efficiency and communication
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Secure Long-term Sustainability - Complete the CAT process and establish robust governance of the pavilion facilities
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signature: Full name: Laurent Dugimont Position: Trustee Date: 30/09/2025
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|Charity Name|No (if any)|
|GOLDSWORTH PARK RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB|1143915|
|Receipts and payments accounts|CC16a|
|For the period|Period start date|Period end date|
|To|
|from|7/1/2024|6/30/2025|
|ed|Section A Receipts and payments|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Total funds|Last year|
|funds|funds|funds|
|to the nearest|
|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|
|£|
|A1 Receipts|
|Player registrations|136,738|-|-|136,738|56,366|
|Sponsorships Grants|2,725|-|-|2,725|1,000|
|Match fees income net of ref fees|231|-|-|231|25,395|
|Tournament proceeds|6,409|-|-|6,409|4,237|
|Fundraising|1,140|-|-|1,140|1,827|
|Gift Aid|-|-|-|-|-|
|Sundry Income|-|-|-|-|-|
|Sub total|(Gross income for|
|147,243|-|-|147,243|88,825|
|AR)|
|=—=====|
|A2 Asset and investment sales,|
|(see table).|
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|-|-|-|-|-|
|Sub total|-|-|-|-|-|
|Total receipts|147,243|-|-|147,243|88,825|
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|A3 Payments|
|Kits & Sportswear|17,348|-|-|17,348|- 13,277|
|Pitch Hire|55,624|-|-|55,624|79,987|
|Football league registrations and coaching|
|20,930|-|-|20,930|16,613|
|IT, First Aid and Sundry|1,493|-|-|1,493|6,975|
|Equipment|436|-|-|436|10,878|
|Trophies & awards|596|-|-|596|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|Sub total|[ 96,426 ]|-|-|96,426|101,176|
|A4 Asset and investment|
|purchases,|(see table)|
|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|
|Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|-|-|
|—|Total payments|————|96,426|-|-|96,426|101,176|
|Net of receipts/(payments)|50,817|-|- 50,817|- 12,352|
|A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-|
|A6 Cash funds last year end|45,647|- -|45,647|57,999|
|Cash funds this year end|96,464|-|- 96,464|45,647|
|Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period|
|——$—|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|Categories|Details|funds|funds|funds|
|to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £|
|B1 Cash funds|GPR Natwest current account|76,206|-|-|
|GPR Paypal|7,606|-|-|
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|Total cash funds|83,812|-|-|
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|(agree balances with receipts and payments|
|account(s))|Agreement Error|OK|OK|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment|
|funds|funds|funds|
|Details|to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £|
|B2 Other monetary assets|-|-|-|
|Fund to which|Current value|
|Cost (optional)|
|Details|asset belongs|(optional)|
|B3 Investment assets|-|-|
|Fund to which|Current value|
|Cost (optional)|
|Details|asset belongs|(optional)|
|B4 Assets retained for the|-|-|
|charity’s own use|-|-|
|———|
|Fund to which|Amount due|When due|
|Details|liability relates|(optional)|(optional)|
|B5 Liabilities|-|0|-|
|Signed by one or two trustees on|Date of|
|behalf of all the trustees|Signature|Print Name|approval|
|#VALUE!|Laurent Dugimont|9/2/2025|
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
3/18/2026
CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2
3/18/2026
CCXX R3 accounts (SS) 3
3/18/2026
Independent examiner's report on the FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts OREO HO VA ~~ee~~ Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
Charity Name Goldsworth Park Rangers Football Club
On accounts for the year 30 June 2025 Charity no 1143915 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 -4
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 06 / 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust’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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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.
Date: 18/03/2026 Signed: Name: Katherine Edwards Relevant professional ACA qualification(s) : Address: 33 Wheatsheaf Close Woking GU21 4BL
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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