## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 1[st] July 2024 To 30[th] June 2025**
## **Charity name: Wickford Town F.C.**
## **Charity registration number: 1149597**
## **Objectives and Activities**
|**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**|
|---|---|---|
|SORP reference|||
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
The promotion of community participation
in healthy recreation by the provision of
facilities for the playing of football in a
managed and safe environment, providing
opportunities for recreation and competition
for all members of the community.|||
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
The club provided facilities to allow over
300 young people from the local
community to enjoy football in a well
supervised and trained environment.
The club has continued to support the
ongoing promotion of Women' s and Girls
football.
In the clubs ongoing commitment to
promoting participation in healthy
recreation we have financially supported a
number of members.
The club continues to partner with
Beauchamps school to provide football
activities including and after School times.
A club "Open day" was held at Bartlett
Park. During the day all teams had the end
of season presentation and enjoyed the
entertainment that was provided.
Bartlett park was used throughout the
summer for training and as the home
ground for teams U12 and below.|||
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees confirm that they have had
due regard to the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit during the year.|
## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
“Little Kickers" has continued to grow and
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
|---|---|---|
|SORP reference|||
|||“Little Kickers" has continued to grow and|
|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|provided additional teams this season. This
development squad provides a fun
introduction into football for ages 4 & 5.
This is organised by existing volunteers
within the club and is very much core to the
ongoing development and growth of the
club.
All football was played in the correct
manner in accordance with the Football
Associations Respect Campaign with no
disciplinary issues encountered.
All winter training was consolidated to a
single location at Beauchamps School.
This ensures an all-weather training facility
throughout the winter months.|
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At 30thJune 2025 the club held cash at
bank of £13,767 all of which is unrestricted
funds.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The club holds reserves in order to meet
any planned and unforeseen expenditure
that may occur and to allow for the
development of the club.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|The combined reserves at 30thJune 2025
were £566,337|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Not applicable.|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|Not applicable.|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|There are no uncertainties regarding the
club continuing as a going concern.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|
The club’s main source of funds during the
year ended 30thJune 2025 has continued
to be subscriptions of £113,840. This was
supplemented by other income from the
club’s café of £4,196 and other fundraising
(including kit sales) of £33,785. No local
authority grants were received. The club
has started the development of new 3G
football pitch. The cost will be funded with
help from the Football Association, Football
Foundation and the Club’s fundraising.|
|---|---|---|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|Description of charity’s
trusts:|Description of charity’s
trusts:|
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25
Constitution adopted 10 August 1987 as
amended on July 2016|||
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25
Unincorporated association|||
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Trustees are appointed are appointed by
the board of Trustees.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Child Protection Policy - A Child Welfare
Officer is appointed. All players and parents
Policies and procedures are aware of the Club’s Child Protection
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 Policy. All volunteers are subject to an
and training of trustees interview and Disclosure and Barring
Service checks.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
Membership of Organisations - The club is
a member of the Essex Football
Relationship with any Para 1.51 Association. The following football leagues
related parties are belonged to:
Southend & District Junior Football League
South East Essex Primary League
Essex County Girls Football League
Association of Essex Boys and Girls Club's
The Sceptre League
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Wickford Town F.C.|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1149597|
|Charity’s principal address|39 Southend Road
Wickford
Essex
SS11 8BA|
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Clive Lodge Chairman
2 Mark Neller
3 Alan Payne
John Bartlett President Resigned in February
4
2026
5 Ateek Rahman Appointed in July 2025
6 Freya Barnard Appointed in July 2025
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8
9
10
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
**Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Clive Lodge (Mar 6, 2026 10:31:47 GMT) **Full name(s)** Clive Lodge **Position (eg Secretary,** Chairman **Chair, etc) Date** 06/03/2026
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WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025
Registered Charity Number 1149597
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year
ended 30th June 2025, which are set out on pages 2 and 3.
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
1 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:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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.
Alan Brading FCA
Sygma
Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor
1 Sopwith Crescent
Wickford
Essex
SS11 8YU
Date:
22/2/260
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Receipts
Insurance claim
Membership fees
Kit, equipment and sponsorship
Bartlett park café
Social events and fundraising (net of costs)
Gift aid
Bank interest received
Total receipts
Payments
Training and equipment expenses
Kit expenses
Bartlett café stock and associated costs
Bartlett park equipment expenses
Bartlett park works
Pitch maintenance
Official coaches training and costs
Referee fees
Hire of pitches
Premises maintenance and cleaning
Insurance
Team funds (Trophies and prizes)
Utility costs
Rent and rates
General admin costs
Membership and affiliation fees
Club fines
Loan account interest
Accountancy
Sundry expenses
Total payments
Net surplus / (deficit) for the year
Source/application of funds:
New loan capital
Repayment of loan capital
Total applications
Remaining surplus / (deficit) for the year
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025
Year ended
30th June 2025
-
113,840
31,647
4,196
2,138
20,729
178
172,728
13,593
11,310
5,826
4,944
2,820
4,586
1,084
5,434
32,474
21,690
4,738
2,021
17,222
1,317
5,133
3,000
2,377
2,174
1,200
917
143,860
= 28,868
25,000
(5,109)
f
48,759
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Year ended
30th June 2024
17,511
71,416
6,438
46,058
2,474
-
831
144,72
5,344
6,521
29,469
6,751
38,474
25,559
2,456
7,878
28,586
36,324
4,489
2,581
8,452
1,344
3,001
1,946
1,285
1,201
1,200
159
f
213,020
(68,292)
€
(2,847)
(71,139)
Fixed assets
Land, property and improvements
3G Expansion
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Stock held
Cash at bank and in hand
Lloyds current account
Lloyds deposit account
Cash in hand
Total Assets
Less: Liabilities and creditors
Old bank loan
New bank loan
Net Assets
Funds and Reserves
Balance brought forward
(Deficit)/Surplus for the year
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30TH JUNE 2025
30th June 2025
492,850
73,572
11,546
3,200
13,594
173
413
581,168
766
30th June 2024
492,850
11,546
3,200
507,596
766
13,585
24,995
413
14,180
596,114
38,993
547,355
6,735
23,042
9,886
29,777
566,337
537,469
28,868
566,337
57466-
605,761
(68,292)
537,469
Approved by the Trustees on
28/2/26
CLIVE LODGE
Chairman
coc
and signed on their behalf by:
284 february 2026.
MARK NELLER
Trustee
menelle.
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WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025
Registered Charity Number 1149597
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year
ended 30th June 2025, which are set out on pages 2 and 3.
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
1 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:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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.
Alan Brading FCA
Sygma
Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor
1 Sopwith Crescent
Wickford
Essex
SS11 8YU
Date:
22/2/260
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Receipts
Insurance claim
Membership fees
Kit, equipment and sponsorship
Bartlett park café
Social events and fundraising (net of costs)
Gift aid
Bank interest received
Total receipts
Payments
Training and equipment expenses
Kit expenses
Bartlett café stock and associated costs
Bartlett park equipment expenses
Bartlett park works
Pitch maintenance
Official coaches training and costs
Referee fees
Hire of pitches
Premises maintenance and cleaning
Insurance
Team funds (Trophies and prizes)
Utility costs
Rent and rates
General admin costs
Membership and affiliation fees
Club fines
Loan account interest
Accountancy
Sundry expenses
Total payments
Net surplus / (deficit) for the year
Source/application of funds:
New loan capital
Repayment of loan capital
Total applications
Remaining surplus / (deficit) for the year
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2025
Year ended
30th June 2025
-
113,840
31,647
4,196
2,138
20,729
178
172,728
13,593
11,310
5,826
4,944
2,820
4,586
1,084
5,434
32,474
21,690
4,738
2,021
17,222
1,317
5,133
3,000
2,377
2,174
1,200
917
143,860
= 28,868
25,000
(5,109)
f
48,759
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Year ended
30th June 2024
17,511
71,416
6,438
46,058
2,474
-
831
144,72
5,344
6,521
29,469
6,751
38,474
25,559
2,456
7,878
28,586
36,324
4,489
2,581
8,452
1,344
3,001
1,946
1,285
1,201
1,200
159
f
213,020
(68,292)
€
(2,847)
(71,139)
Fixed assets
Land, property and improvements
3G Expansion
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Stock held
Cash at bank and in hand
Lloyds current account
Lloyds deposit account
Cash in hand
Total Assets
Less: Liabilities and creditors
Old bank loan
New bank loan
Net Assets
Funds and Reserves
Balance brought forward
(Deficit)/Surplus for the year
WICKFORD TOWN F.C.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30TH JUNE 2025
30th June 2025
492,850
73,572
11,546
3,200
13,594
173
413
581,168
766
30th June 2024
492,850
11,546
3,200
507,596
766
13,585
24,995
413
14,180
596,114
38,993
547,355
6,735
23,042
9,886
29,777
566,337
537,469
28,868
566,337
57466-
605,761
(68,292)
537,469
Approved by the Trustees on
28/2/26
CLIVE LODGE
Chairman
coc
and signed on their behalf by:
284 february 2026.
MARK NELLER
Trustee
menelle.
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