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Company Number: 7797047 Registered Charity Number: 1144459
REPORT and ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
FOR
THE ARMY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
(Limited by guarantee)
Rock Tax & Accounting Elm House, Tanshire Park Shackleford Road Elstead, Godalming Surrey GU8 6LB
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CONTENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| ONTENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS or the Year Ended 30 June 2025 |
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| Trustees’ report, including legal and administrative information | 2 – 5 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 – 13 |
| Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 30 June 2024 | 14 |
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ANNUAL REPORT and ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended 30 June 2025
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name and Registered Number of Charity
The Army Football Association is registered as a charity with the Charities Commission on 27 October 2011 – registered number 1144459. It previously registered as a company limited by guarantee – number 7797047 – on 4 October 2011.
The Association is governed by the Memorandum and Articles as registered at Companies House.
Organisation
The Association is managed by its Trustees, who act as Directors for statutory company purposes. Trustees are elected or co-opted to serve for a period of three years and are then eligible for re-election. The Trustees who served during the period ended 30 June 2025 and since, were as follows:
Trustees:
Colonel David Jones (Chairman) Brigadier Andrew Cox (Resigned 07.04.25) Mr. John Taylor (Resigned 25.03.25) Lt Colonel Chloe Plimmer Lt Colonel Anthony Frank Lt Colonel Mark Shapland Mrs. Elizabeth Winfield Mr. Graham Brookland Mr. Waleed Khan Mr. Douglas Bennett
Prospective trustees go through an induction programme learning about the work of the charity, roles and responsibilities, information on charity and company law.
Contact Details
Registered Office
Mackenzies Building Fox Lines Queens Avenue Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2LB
Company Secretary and primary contact – Graham Brookland
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Principal Activities and Objectives
Principal objectives of the charity are to provide and organise facilities of the Army to encourage participation in the sport of football by active and former personnel, including the Army Reserve. It is considered that this will in turn contribute to the morale and fitness of the Army as a whole. The financial results for the period are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 6 of these financial statements.
The Football Development Centre, which was built in the financial year ending 30 June 2014, continues to act as an approved centre to deliver Coach Education, and is registered with the Governing Body (The FA) for the purpose. It also provides office space for three personnel and is used as a conference / meeting facility. The Association has continued to support football throughout the Army.
Public Benefit
The objectives of the charity are for the benefit of the Army and hence for the benefit of the wider public and the Trustees have therefore complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission guidance published in this respect.
Reserves Level Policy
The Trustees having considered a number of issues and feel the aim of the charity is to have sufficient reserves excluding those represented by fixed assets, to cover the normal operation costs for 18 months. The Association has developed a Reserves Policy that has been prepared in accordance with the Charity Commission Guidance CC19 and OG43. The Trustees have designated certain funds to provide for the replacement or refurbishment of the Football Development Centre at the end of its useful life.
Risk Management
The Board reviews regularly the risks associated with the operations currently being carried out and feel the systems in place are operating successfully at present. This includes a Finance and Risk Management Board subcommittee.
Directors’ (Trustees’) Responsibilities
Company law requires the Trustees as directors to prepare financial statements as ‘Companies Act’ accounts for each financial year to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its income surplus / deficit for the period. In preparing the financial statement the directors are required to:
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To select the most suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that they consider reasonable and prudent
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Disclose and explain any departure from Companies Act accounting principles
Prepare the financial statements on a ‘going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue to operate.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and also required by charity law to ensure their proper application and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
So far as the directors are aware, they have each taken steps that they ought to have taken in order to make themselves aware that the accounts reflect the correct financial position.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees on 26 January 2026.
On behalf of the board. F5B5F1C33E2347E...
Secretary – Graham Brookland
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Chair Report
Annual Report 2024/25
Football remains the number one sport in the Army with up to 9,000 serving Army personnel registered to play, officiate, coach or just volunteering their time, that is more than 10% of the entire strength of the Army. Representative football is one component of a huge environment within The Soldiers’ Game where we have eight active teams but, whilst important, it is one part of a healthy environment of participation. During this reporting period we had 6835 registered male players, 815 female players, 319 coaches, 310 referees, 436 volunteers, 250 clubs and 614 teams.
I can report that Army Football is in great shape and we have had a fantastic year and season, on and off the pitch. At representative football level, we have underperformed for several seasons and as the largest Service we should be doing better. Prior to the start of the season there was a deliberate sweep of changes at the senior coaching leadership at Women, Senior Men and Men’s Under 23s with an aim to energise and galvanised efforts. I am pleased to report that we had the best season in a decade with our Men’s U23s, Senior and Masters Men’s teams winning their respective Inter-Service competitions, with the Senior Women’s winning a game and narrowly missing out on lifting the cup. The barren period is now over, and we need to build on this season’s success, making sure the silverware cupboard at our Aldershot HQ’s remains full for the future.
At Corps and Unit level we saw a fully packed season 23[rd] Parachute Engineer Regiment winning the Major Units Challenge Cup and 1 RSME the Minor Units Cup. REME were victors in the Massey Trophy Division 1 and RAC, Division 2 champions with RE successful in the Woolwich Cup. Congratulations also to RLC and REME winning the respective Channing Day Division 1 and Lily Parr Division 2 Women’s Corps Leagues and AGC, the Edwards Cup.
We have been working hard to improve on Army FA processes to support our people and activities over the last 3 years. In 2023 we signed up to the FA Code of Governance for County Football Associations that sets standards for corporate governance in local football, aiming for best practices and stronger, more diverse, and more effective organisations. The process to achieve the standards were at times arduous with several individuals done an outstanding job and doing most of the heavy lifting, including Board member John Taylor. I am pleased to announce we achieved the standard, and it was a nice touch that the Chair of the FA Ms. Debbie Hewitt MBE presented the award at our annual dinner. As a result of this experience, I believe that there has been a cultural change in how we do business, we have created a stronger and more robust Army FA however, it is at the beginning of the journey, and we need to continue to be a learning organisation and evolve in all the right areas.
Looking ahead we will be focusing on providing opportunities to grow grassroot football across the Army and in different parts of the UK with initiatives such as the introduction of ‘Just Play Centres’; to increase support to our coaches via education opportunities and improving coaching pathways an area we have neglected; double efforts in supporting women’s football to increase participation at all levels; develop further our social media profile and build on our successes such as the introduction of the Soldiers’ Game Podcast; to review staffing and recruit to key positions at board level and within the secretariat to enhance our ability to tackle the challenges ahead and target to retain all the Inter-Service competitions won in 2025 and a clean sweep in 2026.
Over the last 12 months we have over performed in attracting new and maintaining our loyal sponsors, who are an integral part of Army Football’s family. We currently have increased sponsorship partners and external funding in Army FA to a historical high, so allowing us to support even more initiatives. Army football is seen as a great proposition to likely partners, as the Soldiers’ Game reflects what is all good about the Army. A good sign is sponsorship income has increased year on year and remains an essential component of our ability to deliver opportunity.
Financially, the Association has returned to a surplus position for the year, reflecting improved income performance and controlled expenditure. Our reserves remain strong, and the balance sheet provides reassurance that the Association is operating on a sound financial footing. At the same time, we recognise that the funding environment is becoming more complex. Army Sport funding models are evolving, and The FA’s long-term strategy will influence how service associations are supported in the future. As Trustees, we are committed to prudent financial management, disciplined budgeting, and ensuring that our reserves are aligned with our strategic objectives and charitable purpose. Our investment portfolio and cash position remain healthy, providing stability and flexibility as we plan for the coming years. This allows us to manage foreseeable risks while continuing to invest in development, participation and infrastructure.
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On a more sombre note, we lost John Taylor, our longest serving Army FA Trustee and senior independent representative several months back and we also saw the passing of Major Aidan Smyth, Army FA Vice President, our Army Reserve representative. John and Aidan will be truly missed and have left us all too early.
Above all, Army Football thrives because of its people. I wish to record my sincere thanks to our Trustees, HQ staff, coaches, referees, volunteers, sponsors and players. Their professionalism, energy and commitment ensure that football continues to make a meaningful contribution to Army life. Army Football remains in good health. It is resilient, forward-looking and proud of its heritage. We continue to deliver for our soldiers and for the wider Army community
Colonel David Jones MBE QVRM Chair Army Football Association
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the members of the Army Football Association for the year ended 30 June 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the company’s accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the company (who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
The company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
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the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than the requirements that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)..
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.
(cls1CB9094F8AEB40A... by: C Lowry FCA, Elm House, Tanshire Park Elstead, Godalming Surrey GU8 6LB
05 March 2026
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| Statement of Financial Activities (Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30 June 2025 Note Incoming resources Resources from generated funds Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Income from charitable activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating funds Fund-raising costs 3(a) Charitable activities 3(b) Management and administration 3(c) Governance costs 3(d) Total resources expended (Expenditure)/income before investment losses Net (losses)/gains on investments 4 Net (expenditure)/income Transfer between funds 10,11 Net movement of funds Balances brought forward Balances carried forward |
Unrestricted General Designated £ £ 71,390 101,000 13,600 40,510 226,500 0 13,741 159,908 42,397 3,960 220,006 0 6,493 0 1,725 8,218 0 (85) 8,133 0 537,083 55,000 545,216 55,000 |
Restricted Funds Year ended Year ended 30.6.2025 30.6.2024 £ £ £ 0 71,390 102,538 101,000 86,000 13,600 12,855 108,194 148,704 164,815 108,194 334,694 366,208 13,741 5,365 108,279 268,188 389,400 42,397 36,635 3,960 7,502 108,279 328,286 438,902 (85) 6,408 (72,694) 1,725 15,817 (85) 8,134 (56,877) 85 0 0 0 8,134 (56,877) 300 592,383 649,260 300 600,517 592,383 Total Funds |
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All the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
There were no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement of funds for the financial periods shown above.
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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| Balance sheet | |||||
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| as at 30 June 2025 | 30.6.2025 | 30.6.2024 | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Fixed Assets | 5 | 204,994 | 220,762 | ||
| Investments | 6 | 292,051 | 290,326 | ||
| 497,045 | 511,088 | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 49,710 | 29,023 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 66,928 | 68,414 | |||
| 116,638 | 97,437 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts becoming due and | |||||
| payable within one year | 8 | 13,166 | 16,142 | ||
| 13,166 | 16,142 | ||||
| Net current assets | 103,472 | 81,295 | |||
| Total assets | 600,517 | 592,383 | |||
| Funds | |||||
| General Fund | 9 | 545,216 | 537,083 | ||
| Designated Fund | 10 | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||
| Restricted | 11 | 300 | 300 | ||
| 600,517 | 592,383 |
For the year ended 30 June 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006
The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for
Ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year, and of its financial activity for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the Companies Act 2006 small company’s regime
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
Approved by the Board on 26 January 2026
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Chair, Colonel David Jones MBE QVRM
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2025
The Army Football Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales with registration number 7797047. Its registered office is Mackenzie Building Fox Lines, Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LB.
1 a) Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the Companies Act 2006 as ‘Companies Act’ accounts on the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable Accounting and Financial Reporting Standard 102 and the Charities SORP 2005, having regard to the substance of transactions and arrangements in accordance with generally accepted principles or practice.
b) Funds
Unrestricted funds represent the General and Designated funds of the Association that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the Association.
Restricted funds are those which are subject to a specific restriction as to their use, imposed by the donors.
c) Income
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated goods and services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where it can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
d) Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Some items of expenditure include VAT which cannot be recovered, and the VAT is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Cost of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives using the following rates:
Leasehold property - over the length of the lease. Equipment - 25% on the straight line basis.
f) Going concern
The accounts have been produced on the basis that the Association is considered to be a going concern.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | |||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Funds | ||
| Year ended | Year ended | ||||
| 30 June 2025 | 30 June 2024 | ||||
| **2 ** | Incoming resources | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| **(a) ** | Voluntary income | ||||
| ASCB Grants Received | 66,262 | 66,262 | 51,952 | ||
| FA Grants Received | 5,128 | 5,128 | 3,186 | ||
| Army Sports Lottery - Australian Tour | 0 | 15,400 | |||
| ASCB Supacat - Australian Tour | 0 | 30,000 | |||
| Berlin Infantry Brigade - Australian Tour | 0 | 2,000 | |||
| 71,390 | 0 | 71,390 |
102,538 | ||
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| Activities for generating funds | |||||
| Sponsorship | 101,000 | 101,000 | 86,000 | ||
| 101,000 | 0 | 101,000 |
86,000 | ||
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| Income from investments | |||||
| Investment income | 12,381 | 12,381 | 11,772 | ||
| Bank interest receivable | 1,219 | 1,219 | 1,083 | ||
| 13,600 | 0 | 13,600 |
12,855 | ||
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| Income from charitable activities | |||||
| Football Tours | 0 | 0 |
26,130 | ||
| Coach development | 760 | 760 | 0 | ||
| Referee development | 21,042 | 21,042 | 22,106 | ||
| FA staff costs grants | 103,145 | 103,145 |
91,050 | ||
| Wembley/FA Cup receipts | 5,049 | 5,049 |
10,537 | ||
| FA safeguarding grant | 0 | 0 |
0 | ||
| Heritage and Community Project | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,000 | ||
| Sundry income | 17,208 | 17,208 | 13,992 | ||
| 40,510 | 108,194 | 148,704 |
164,815 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
| Unrestricted Funds 3 Outgoing resources £ (a) Fund raising costs Marketing/promotions 13,741 13,741 (b) Charitable activities Events/festivals 53,004 Masters Games Grants awarded 1,000 Training Courses Funded 11,748 Staff costs Wembley/FA Cup tickets Awards presented 7,793 Kit and football equipment 24,448 Representative teams 50,412 Tours Funded Heritage and Community Project 11,504 159,908 (c) Management and administration Charity running costs 26,629 Depreciation 15,768 42,397 (d) Governance costs Independent Examiner's fees 3,720 Legal and professional fees 240 3,960 4 Gains/(Losses) on investments 1,725 Unrealised (loss)/gain on revaluation of investments |
Restricted Funds Year ended Year ended 30 June 2025 30 June 2024 £ £ £ 13,741 5,365 0 13,741 5,365 53,004 51,996 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 11,748 9,493 103,230 103,230 125,999 5,049 5,049 14,248 7,793 6,890 24,448 14,692 50,412 30,239 0 0 126,864 11,504 7,979 108,279 268,188 389,400 26,629 20,867 15,768 15,768 0 42,397 36,635 3,720 3,720 240 3,782 0 3,960 3,720 0 1,725 15,817 Total Funds |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
| 5 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 July 2024 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2025 Depreciation At 1 July 2024 Charge for year Disposals At 30 June 2025 Net book values At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 6 Investments Market value at beginning of period New investments Unrealised (loss)/gain in the period Market value at end of period Historical cost (value when introduced Investments comprising more than 5% M&G Charifund Income Fund BlackRock Common Investment Fund 7 Debtors Trade debtors Other debtors |
Leasehold Property Equipment £ 394,210 7,468 394,210 7,468 (173,448) (7,468) (15,768) (189,216) (7,468) 204,994 0 220,762 0 into the charity) of the portfolio were as follows: % 10% 90% 2025 4,360 45,350 49,710 |
Total £ 401,678 0 0 |
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| 401,678 | ||
| (180,916) (15,768) 0 |
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| (196,684) | ||
| 204,994 | ||
| 220,762 | ||
| 290,326 0 1,725 |
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| 292,051 | ||
| 218,420 | ||
| £ 28,266 263,785 |
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| 292,051 | ||
| 2024 £ 0 29,023 |
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| 29,023 |
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| **8 ** | Creditors | ||
| Amounts becoming due and payable within one year: | |||
| Accruals and other creditors | 13,166 | 16,142 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
| 9 Analysis of funds Fixed assets Investments Current assets Total liabilities 10 Designated funds Football Development Centre |
Unrestricted General Designated £ 204,994 292,051 61,338 55,000 (13,166) 545,217 55,000 At Incoming 1 July resources 2024 £ £ 55,000 0 55,000 0 |
Restricted Funds Total £ £ 204,994 292,051 300 116,638 (13,166) 300 600,517 Outgoing Transfers At resources from/(to) 30 June Unrestricted 2025 £ £ £ 0 0 55,000 0 0 55,000 |
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The designated fund consists of funds which have been reserved by the Trustees for the benefit of the Football Development Centre and for external grants
| 11 Restricted funds FA staff costs Australian Tour Master Games Wembley/FA Cup |
At 1 July 2024 £ 0 0 0 300 300 |
Incoming resources £ 103,145 5,049 108,194 |
Outgoing Transfers At resources from/(to) 30 June Unrestricted 2025 £ £ £ (103,230) 85 (0) 0 0 (5,049) 0 300 (108,279) 85 300 |
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Grants are received from the FA in respect of staff costs and safeguarding activities and are used only for these purposes.
Ticket money is collected for the purpose of attendance at Wembley and FA Cup matches and is held in trust for that purpose, being treated as a restricted fund.
12 Employment costs
3 staff are employed by the charity (2024: 3) and their costs are primarily covered by the Football Associaton.
Total costs for the year were £103,230 (2024: £125,999); No employee earned in excess of £60,000.
No Trustee received any remuneration during the period. Minor reimbursements of expenses incurred on behalf of the charity were made as authorised.
13 Controlling interest
The trustees consider no entity to have a controlling interest in the charity.
The Army Football Association registered on 4 October 2011 as a private company limited by guarantee exempt under section 60. It registered as a charity on 27 October 2011, with the governing document being the company memorandum and articles.
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Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 June 2025
| Incoming resources Voluntary income ASCB Grants Received ASCB Equipment Grant ASCB Admin Grant ASCB Store Grant Army Sports Lottery - Australian Tour ASCB Supacat - Australian Tour Berlin Infantry Brigade - Australian Tour FA Grants Received Referees - FA Development Grants Coach/Development - FA Development Grant FA Admin Grant FA Community Grant FA Marketing/Promotions Grant ASL - Men Gibraltar Activities for generating funds Sponsorship - Teams Income from investments Investment Interest Realised Gain Income from charitable activities Discipline Referees - Registration, Courses, Kit, Dinner etc Coach Development - Courses/Misc Team Affiliation Army Cup Entry Army Reserve Tour Cyprus Australian Tour Wembley Admin & ticket costs Master Games Other income - Club Affiliation Heritage and Community Project FA staff costs grants Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments General (deficit)/surplus for the year to 30 June 2025 Movement on Restricted funds Total (deficit)/surplus for the year to 30 June 2025 |
2025 2024 7,355.82 6,951.99 58,906.00 45,000.00 0.00 15,400.00 30,000.00 2,000.00 4,628.06 3,186.30 500.00 0.00 0.00 71,389.88 102,538.29 101,000.00 86,000.00 101,000.00 86,000.00 13,599.83 12,854.41 13,599.83 12,854.41 8,327.62 10,031.75 21,042.00 22,106.42 760.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Chris Lowry 0.00 26,130.00 5,049.03 10,536.50 0.00 8,880.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 103,145.35 91,050.33 148,704.00 160,855.00 1,725.18 15,817.19 336,418.89 378,064.89 8,133.36 -60,837.30 8,133.36 -60,836.80 |
2025 2024 Resources expended Fund-raising and costs of generating funds Marketing/promotions 13,740.98 5,365.40 Charitable activities Events/Festivals Master Games 0.00 Army Reserve Armed Forces Day 0.00 Cup Finals, 6 A side and Cup Winners Cup 25,605.54 27,786.48 IS All Teams Match Costs/Promotions 12,473.60 10,917.76 Awards Dinners 14,578.19 13,132.33 FA Competition Affiliation 347.00 160.00 Training/Courses Training/Courses 10,490.94 8,564.92 DBS Checks 1,256.82 928.42 Kit/Football Equipment Kit 6,412.50 7,522.37 Equipment 18,035.85 7,169.71 Representative Teams Rep Team Strips to include Embroidery 14,797.04 8,047.59 Rep Teams expenses including Preparation costs 24,825.88 20,027.67 Representative Teams 10,788.58 2,163.56 Tours Australia Tour 0.00 126,864.30 Army Reserve Tour - Cyprus Heritage and Community Project 11,504.46 7,978.95 Grants and Awards Grants 1,000.00 1,000.00 Awards 7,792.39 6,889.72 Management and administration Wembley admin and ticket costs 5,049.03 14,247.50 Charity Running Costs Travel, Subsistence & Trustees Costs 6,888.79 2,853.03 Insurance 1,566.89 2,338.56 Communication Costs 7,023.08 3,100.99 Development Centre Running Costs 2,095.23 3,300.14 FA staff costs grants 103,230.08 125,998.56 Other costs 9,054.66 9,273.83 Depreciation 15,768.00 15,768.00 Governance costs Independent examination 3,720.00 3,720.00 Legal fees 240.00 3,782.40 328,285.53 438,902.19 |
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