Trustees’ Annual Report
Nazeing Youth Football Club For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Income | £30,010.00 |
|---|---|
| Expenditure | £34,683.31 |
| Net movement in funds | Defcit of £4,673.31 |
| Year-end funds / net assets | £(1,332.82) |
Drafting note: This report is a working draft for filing. Complete the bracketed placeholders before approval and combine it with the final accounts and independent examiner’s report when uploading to the Charity Commission.
1. Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Nazeing Youth Football Club |
|---|---|
| Charity registration number | 1150260 |
| 12 Old Oak Way | |
| HARLOW | |
| Principal address | Essex |
| CM17 0GD | |
| Lucy Laskowski - Trustee (appointed 21 July | |
| 2025) | |
| Trustees during the year | Andy O'Neill - Trustee (appointed 21 July 2025) |
| Paul Bray - Trustee (appointed 5 February | |
| 2017) | |
| Independent examiner | [Insert examiner name / frm, if applicable] |
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Financial period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Website: http://www.nazeingyouthfc.co.uk
Email: andy.oneill@nazeingyouthfc.co.uk
Telephone: 07403202584
2. Objectives and activities
Objects of the charity. The object of the club is to promote, organise and provide facilities which will enable boys and girls up to 18 years of age resident in Nazeing and the surrounding area to play amateur association football.
Main activities. During the year the charity continued to organise and support youth football activity, including training sessions, team participation, pitch and facility hire, safeguarding-related requirements, club affiliations, equipment, football kits and other costs necessary to run the club and support its players.
Public benefit. The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and reviewing the charity’s activities. The trustees believe that the club’s work provides clear public benefit through the promotion of participation in healthy recreation, organised sport, teamwork, discipline and community involvement.
3. Achievements and performance
The charity’s work in the year focused on maintaining and delivering youth football activity for its members and the wider community. This included ongoing training and football participation, paying pitch and facility costs, maintaining affiliation requirements, providing kits and sports equipment, and supporting the practical day-to-day operation of the club.
Income during the year came primarily from player registration fees, training subscriptions, sponsorship and event income. Expenditure reflected the direct cost of running the club and supporting football delivery, with the most significant categories including football kits, facility and pitch hire, FA and club affiliations, sports equipment and fines/disciplinary costs.
4. Financial review
Financial position. For the year ended 30 June 2025, the charity reported total incoming resources of £30,010.00 and total expenditure of £34,683.31, resulting in a net deficit for the year of £4,673.31. At the year end, the charity’s net assets / funds stood at £(1,332.82).
Financial summary Amount
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| Event revenue / turnover | £2,364.00 |
|---|---|
| Other income | £27,646.00 |
| Total income | £30,010.00 |
| Total expenditure | £34,683.31 |
| Net defcit for the year | £(4,673.31) |
| Year-end net assets / funds | £(1,332.82) |
Reserves and cash flow. The year-end position shows that expenditure exceeded income in the period. The trustees recognise the need to monitor the charity’s reserves, cash flow and liabilities closely and to keep spending aligned with expected income. The trustees will continue to review subscriptions, sponsorship opportunities, fundraising and operating costs in order to support the charity’s financial sustainability.
Accounting points for review. Before final approval, the trustees should ensure that any suspense, clearing or other temporary ledger balances have been reviewed and that the final accounts presented for filing agree to the approved year-end figures.
5. Structure, governance and management
The charity is governed by its constitution / governing document. The trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the club, including financial oversight, safeguarding, compliance and supporting the effective delivery of youth football activities. Please update this section if your constitution contains specific appointment, election or rotation arrangements for trustees.
The trustees meet as required to oversee the operation of the club and to make decisions in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries. During the period, the charity had three trustees and was also supported by volunteers, coaches and club officials in delivering its activities.
6. Plans for future periods
In the next period, the trustees intend to continue supporting youth football provision and strengthening the club’s financial position. Priorities include maintaining safe and effective delivery of football activities, managing pitch and facility costs, supporting player participation, improving financial resilience and continuing to meet the charity’s safeguarding and governance responsibilities.
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7. Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom accounting requirements appropriate to the charity’s size and reporting basis. The trustees are also responsible for keeping adequate accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
8. Approval
This report was approved by the trustees on [Insert approval date] and signed on their behalf by Paul Bray, Trustee.
| Name | Paul Bray |
|---|---|
| Position | Trustee |
| Signature | ____ |
Filing checklist
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Update all bracketed placeholders.
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Check that trustee names and the charity number are correct.
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Make sure the final accounts agree to the approved figures.
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Combine this report with the accounts and independent examiner’s report, or upload them separately in the Charity Commission portal.
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Keep a saved PDF copy of the full filing pack and submission confirmation.
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Balance Sheet
Nazeing Youth Football Club As at 30 June 2025
| Balance Sheet Nazeing Youth Football Club As at 30 June 2025 |
Balance Sheet Nazeing Youth Football Club As at 30 June 2025 |
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| 30 JUN 2025 | |
| Fixed Assets | |
| Tangible Assets | |
| Computer Equipment 255.00 |
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| Less Accumulated Depreciation on Computer Equipment (295.80) |
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| Total Tangible Assets (40.80) |
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| Total Fixed Assets (40.80) Current Assets |
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| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| NAZEING YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB 2,381.17 |
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| PayPal 19.52 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand 2,400.69 |
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| Accounts Receivable 128.93 |
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| Clearing Account 18.00 |
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| Total Current Assets 2,547.62 Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year |
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| Accounts Payable 2,957.19 |
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| Direct Debit - GBP 109.59 |
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| Rounding 0.55 |
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| Suspense 1,204.38 |
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| VAT (432.07) |
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| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 3,839.64 |
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| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) (1,292.02) |
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| Total Assets less Current Liabilities (1,332.82) |
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| Net Assets (1,332.82) Capital and Reserves |
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| Current Year Earnings (4,673.31) |
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| Retained Earnings 3,340.49 |
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| Total Capital and Reserves (1,332.82) |
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Balance Sheet Nazeing Youth Football Club
Profit and Loss
Nazeing Youth Football Club For the year ended 30 June 2025
| Profit and Loss Nazeing Youth Football Club For the year ended 30 June 2025 |
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|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Turnover | |
| Event Revenue | 2,364.00 |
| Total Turnover | 2,364.00 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| Direct Expenses | 61.20 |
| Gifts - General Purchases | 232.80 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 294.00 |
| Gross Profit | 2,070.00 |
| Administrative Costs | |
| Advertising & Marketing | 644.14 |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 398.25 |
| Bank Fees | 123.02 |
| Charitable and Political Donations | 101.50 |
| Entertainment - 0% | 1,095.00 |
| FA / Club Affiliations | 4,022.25 |
| Facility / Pitch Hire | 9,270.57 |
| Fines | 1,862.75 |
| Football Kits | 11,473.76 |
| General - Food | 311.25 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 516.36 |
| Legal Expenses | 29.17 |
| PayPal Fees | 501.59 |
| Postage, Freight & Courier | 78.03 |
| Printing & Stationery | (9.15) |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 26.67 |
| Safeguarding Security Checks | 170.00 |
| Sports Equipment | 3,434.15 |
| Staff Training | 340.00 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 34,389.31 |
| Operating Profit | (32,319.31) |
| Other Income | |
| Donations - Player Registration Fees | 6,692.00 |
| Donations - Training Subscriptions | 19,066.00 |
| Donations Received - Non Gift Aid | 140.00 |
| Sponsorship | 1,748.00 |
| Total Other Income | 27,646.00 |
Profit and Loss Nazeing Youth Football Club
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Profit and Loss
2025
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | (4,673.31) |
|---|---|
| Profit after Taxation | (4,673.31) |
Profit and Loss Nazeing Youth Football Club
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