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SHAFTESBURY PARK
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2025
Company No: 07540253 {England & Wales)
Charlty No: 1152770

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CONTENTS
Pago
Report of the Board
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cashflows
Notes forming part of the financial slalements
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SHAFTESBURY PARK
DIRECTORS. AND TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The Iiustees a￿ pleased to present their annual directors, report together with the financial statements of the charity for the
year ended 30 June 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for
Companies Act purposes.
The financial slalements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Articles of Association and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclive 01
January 2015).
Alms and ObJo¢tlves
The maintenance and improvement of the physical well being of persons resident in Bristol and the surrounding
neighbourhood by the provision of facilities for physical training and recreation.
Public Beneflt statement
The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the
Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.
Achlevements and Porformance
The charity continues lo fulfil ils charilable objectives by the provision of faci5ilies for physical training and recrealion.
Financlal Revlew
The charity held £8,518,043 in rese￿eS at the balance sheet date.
structure, Governance and Revlew
Governlng Document
The organisation is a charity company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 23 February 2011 and registered as a charity on
8 July 2013. The company was established under Articles of Association which established the objectives and powers of the
charitable company and is governed by ils Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are
required to contribule an amount not exceeding £1
Appolntment of Trustees
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. Under the requirements of the Articles
of Association, Trustees shall be appointed by resolution of the Trustees. Every Trustee will hold office until Ihey vacate office
in accordance with Article 8.7 of the Articles of Association.
All members of the Board give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.

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SHAFTESBURY PARK
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Legal and Admlnlstratlve Information
Charity Regislralion Number..
1152770
Company Registralion Number=
7540253
Registered Offlce and Operatlonal
Address:
Units1-4
Crossley Farm Business Centre
Swan Lane
Winterbourne
BRISTOL
BS36 1RH
Directors and Trustees
R. Bowden
P. Knowles
Rev. T Denley
Independent Examlners
David Cox
Harwood Lane & Co
Units 1 4
Crossley Farm Business Centre
Swan Lane
Winterbourne
BRISTOL
BS36 1RH
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PIC
Kingswood
BRISTOL
BS15 8HT
statement as to disclosuro of Information to Examlners
In so far as the truslees are aware at the time of approving our trustees, annual report..
there is no relevant information, being infomialion needed by the examiner in connection with preparing their
report and.,
the trustees, having made enquiries of fellow directors and Ihe examiners that they ought to have individually
taken, have each laken all steps that he is obliged to take as a director in order to make themselves aware of any
relevant accounts information and to establish that the examiner is aware of that information.

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DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Trustees. Responslblllty Statement
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with
applicable accounting law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the charity Iruslees to prepare financial statements for each
year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicalion of
resources. of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to..
used suitable accounting policies and then applied them consistently,.
ObSe￿e the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP..
made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stated whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explanations in the financial statements., and
prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.
The Trustees have responsibility for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial posilion of the charity and enable It to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act
2006. They also have responsibility for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable
steps to prevent and delect fraud and other irregularities.
Members ofthe Board
Members of the Board, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who
served during the year are set out on page 4 .
In accordan￿ with company law, as the company's directors, we certify that..
So far as we are aware, there is no relevant accounts information of which the company's
auditors are unaware,. and
As directors of the company we have taken all the sleps that we ought to have taken in order to
make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's
auditors are aware of that information.
Independent Examiners
Ha￿00d Lane & Co were re-appointed as the charity's Examiners during Ihe year and have expressed their willingness to
Continue in that capacity.
Approval
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended practi￿.. Accounting and Reporting by
Charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with Ihe special Provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating
to small enlilies.
This report was approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on..
Dlre¢tor and Trustee
Mr R Bowden

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SHAFTESBURY PARK
I report on the account5 of the Company for Ihe year ended 30 June 2025, which are set oul on
pages 7 to 12.
Respective responsibllltles of trusteos and examlners
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparalion of the a￿OuntS. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121
of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
lo follow the Pro￿dureS laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act., and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examlners. report
My examinalion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audil and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a true and fair view and Ihe reportls limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent exarninor's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which give me reasonable cause lo believe that, in any material respect, the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with s386 of the Companies Act 2006., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods
and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿. Accounting and Reporting by
Charilies
have not been mel., or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
(L,,,I I
of the accounts to be reached.
¢LUidi I
David Cox
For and on behalfof Hawood, Lane & Co
Chartered Accountants
Units 1- 4 Crossley Farm Business Centre
Swan Lane
Winterbourne
Bristol
BS36 1RH
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Summary Income and Expenditure Account
Notes
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and Legacies
Olher Income
Interest Received
77,363
937
5,044
55,626
312
1,168
Total Income
83,344
57,106
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charilable Expenses
-115
175
Fundraising Costs
Total Resources Exppnded
-115
175
Net Incomingl(Outgolng)
Resources for the year
12
83,459
56,931
Reconcillatlon of Funds
Balances Brought Forward
8,434.584
8.377,653
Total Funds Carried Forward
£8,518,043
£8,434,584
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts

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SHAFTESBURY PARK
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
Notes
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tanglble Fixed Assets
Invo$tments
8,069,369
8,069,369
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at Bank 8nd in Hand
203,327
245,796
175,063
191,513
449,123
366.576
CREDITORS. amounts falllng
due wlthln one yoar
-450
-1,362
Net current Assets
448,673
365,214
Total Assets less Total Llabllities
£8,518.043
£8,434,584
Capital and Reserves
Retained Surplus
10
8,518,043
8.434,584
£8 518,043
£8,434,584
The Directors considers Ihal the company is entitled to exemplion from the requirement to have an audit under the
provisions of s.477 of the Companles Act 2006. Members have not required the company under s.476 of the
Companies Act 2006, to obtain an audit for the period ended 30 June 2025. The Directors acknowledge their
responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounling records which comply with s.386 and s.387 of the
Companies Act 2006, and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the
company as al 30 June 2025 and of its profit for the period then ended in accordance with the requirements of
s.396, and which otherwise comply with Ihe requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to
the company.
The financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to
companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 were approved by the
board on
LZ4i:3 -7b
and are signed on its behalf.
LK5 .),1)•J.- ,
Mr R Bowden
Director
Tho notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Notes
Net Cash used In operatlng activiti85
13
49,239
39.704
Cash Flow from investlng activities..
Interest and dividends
Ground development cost5
Purchase of investment
5,044
1,168
Not cash provlded by Investlng activities
5,044
1,168
Cash Flow from flnancing actlvlties..
Repayment of borrowing
Receipt of expendable endowment
Net cash provlded by flnanclng actlvitles
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year
54,283
40,872
Cash and cash equivalent brought forward
191,513
150,641
Cash and cash equlvalent carrled forward
£245,796
£191,513

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Basls of Accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh Accounting and Reporting by Charilies..
statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) leffecllve 1 January 20151
(Charities SORP (FRS 102}}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Shaftesbury Park meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost or Iransaclion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
(b)
Income Recognition
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy and that it is probable that the income will be received.
(c)
Expenditure Recognltion
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of Ihe obligation can be
measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(d}
Tanglble Flxed Assets
The Ground in the course of construction is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs comprises
materials. direct labour and direct development expenditure.
Other tangible fixed assets are staled at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to
write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on Ihe
following bas6S'.
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
200h straight Ilne
INVESTMENT INCOME
All of the charity's investment income of £5.044 12024 £1,168) arises from money held in interest
bearing bank accounls.
CHARITABLE EXPENSES
2025
2024
Irrecoverable VAT
Rates and Water
Insuran
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous Expenses
Accountancy
Professional Fees
Depreciation
Donations
-2,468
1,698
-3,705
1,191
171
34
450
185
13
425
750
1,316
£115
£175

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
FUNDRAISING COSTS
2025
2024
Fundraising
£0
£0
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures,
Fittlngs and
Equipment
Sporting
Complex
Total
Cost
As at 01 July 2024
Additions
8,069,369
60,149
8,129,518
As at 30 June 2025
£8,069,369
£60,149
£8,129,518
Dopre¢latlon
As at 01 July 2024
Charge for the year
60,149
60,149
As at 30 June 2025
£0
£60,149
£60,149
Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2024
£8,069,369
£0
£8,069,369
As at 30 June 2025
£8.069,369
£0
£8,069,369
INVESTMENTS
2025
2024
Shares in Group Undertakings
£1
£1
The Charity owns 1 OOQ/o of the ordinary share capital of Dings Crusaders RFC Ltd.
DEBTORS
2025
2024
lllcome Receivable
Inter Company Account
other Debtors
200,961
2,366
173,905
1,158
£203,327
£175,063
CREDITORS
2025
2024
Deferred Income
Accruals
937
425
450
£450
£1,362

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestrlcted
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
8,069,370
449,123
-450
£8,518,043
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RESERVES
At 01.07.24
Income
Expenditure At 30.06.2025
General Reseryes
general funds
designated funds
8,434,584
83,344
115
8,518,043
£8,434.584
£83,344
£115
£8,518,043
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TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY
TRANSACTIONS
During the year, donations totalling £77,363 {2024 - £55.626) were received from the charity's subsidiary,
Dings Crusaders RFG Ltd.
No members of the board of Iruslees received any remuneration during the year.
No trustees or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract
or transaction entered into by Ihe charity during the year {2024 - Nil).
12
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
2025
2024
Nel Incoming Resources is stated
after charging..
Depreciation of owned Fixed Assets
Independent Examiners Fee
1,317
425
450
13
Re¢on¢lllatlon of net movemont$ In funds to net cash
flow from operatlng actlvlties
2025
2024
Nel Movement in funds
Depreciation on fixed assets
Less interest received
Decrease (increase) in debtors
Increase (decrease) in creditors
83,459
56,931
1,317
-1.168
-18,338
962
-5,044
-28,264
-912
Net cash used In operatlng actlvltles
£49,239
£39,704