CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 Jan 2024 Period start date To 31 Dec 2024 Period end date Charity name: King's Lynn Community Football Charity registration number: 1153978 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The objects of KLCF are.. To advance the physical education and social development ofchildren and young people of West Norfolk and surrounding areas, through Ihe provision and rnanagemenl of facilities to enable their active involvement in the game of football and other activities to develop theii skills, capacities and capabilities and to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals- The promotion of community participation in healthy sports and recreation, through the provision of facilities for Ihe playing of sport and physical activity. In order to demonstrate that our aims are for the public benefit we have used the quality of life indicators set out by the West Norfolk Partnership. The West Norfolk Partnership (WNP) is a group of key public, private and voluntary sector organisalions working together to improve services and the quality of life for people in West Norfolk. King'5 Lynn Community Football worked closely with the WNP on a variety of projects and initiatives. KLCF works in partnership a number of local organisalions towards improving some of the identified quality of life indicators that help make West Norfolk a belter place for everyone that lives and works here. The seven key outcomes are". The economy is thriving Communities are prosperous Communities are strong and active People feel safe People are healthy. People live in decent homes, The environment is clean and altraclive. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in patticular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 It is clear Ihat out of the 7 key outcomes above King's Lynn Community Football contribute to four of these (highlighted in bold above). Below you can clearly see how the indicators above are being achievedlcontribuled towaids in relation to our aims. 1. Aim- To prornote the physical education of children and young persons within Wesl Norfolk and Ihe surrounding areas, without reference to race, sex, creed, disability or social background. Public BenefiUindicator- People are healthy. Communities are strong and active. How we achieve this-we support the engagemenl of childfen in PE lessons, after school clubs and lunchtime activity through an Aclive Schools program., in addition, we 5UPPOrt the delivery of an Ability Counls club giving opportunities to children and adults with a variety of mental and physical disabilities. 2. Aim-To provide and assist in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities for children, young people and such persons who have need by reason of their youth, age, disability. poverty or social and economic circumstances. in particularfy but not exclusively the playing of football. Public Benefitlindicator- People feel safe. People are healthy. Communities are strong and active, Communities are prosperous. How we achieve this- For children aged 4-16 we support an Active Holiday Program during the school holidays. We organise and support walking football and social soccer sessions for the benefil of over 50s and inlergenerational groups. 3. Aim- To promote physical and mental well-being, moral character and social skills by the provision and assisting in the provision of facilities for playing foolball, other 5POrts and recreational activities Public BenefiUindicator- People feel safe, People are healthy, Communities are prosperous, Communities are strong and active. How we achieve this- 14+ year olds living in 8 deprived wards of King's Lynn & West Norfolk have the opportunity lo participate in a range of activitie5 delivered al centres local lo them and on multi-use game5 areas in the wards. We also support the delivery of Healthy Choices Healthy Player program which encourages children and arenls to make health hoices and to become a healthier player. In addition. we support delivery an Omnes Games package aimed al engaging students who may noi partake in regLJlar sport into trying new and different sports in a fun and safe environment. Both these piojects are delivered and offered lo primary Schools across West Norfolk. 4. Aim- To advance and promote the education of children and young people and to provide opportunities for them lo develop their full capacities and to enable Ihem to grow to maturity as individuals and members. Public BenefiUinidicator- Communities are prosperous, People are healthy. How we achieve this - To up skill individuals and give them the tools to become young leaders. coaches and better players we support the deliver Df Coach Education Programs to coaches across West Norfolk and the College of West Anglia. Gifled and talented individuals can allend the Elite Football Development Centres which gives players the chance to progress from soccer schools to professional clubs. In addition we encourage work placements for students and aspiring coaches. 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 they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about= SORP ielerence Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Kings Lynn Community Football continues lo focus on supporting local sport provision and ensuring ils sustainability with fundraising activities and interest from money at bank. Income for the year as £677. Trustees supported 3 local youth participants in their sporting activities through bursaries a5 well as part funding 2 coach qualifications and referee costs for a men's walkin9 football group. The Trustees will continue to support the football development plans that Alive Wesl Norfolk work towards. as well as considering opportunities for future fundraising, to ensure the sustainability of local, grassroots sport and its wider development. Summary of the main achievements of Ihe 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 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Pala 1,21 KLCF continue to focus on supporting young people and local community programmes. Fundraising opportunities in the continuing cost of living Climate is challenging and expenditure reduced. KLCF remains in a good financial position to seNe the community in the coming year. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The Trustees have approved a reseNes policy of holding a balance of belween £3,000 and £4.000 These reseNes are needed in the event of unexpected costs. The Trustees have agreed lo monitor the reserve levels at the regular Trustees meetings and al least quarterly. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £3,500 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Pai8 1.22 Nla Para 1.24 King's Lynn Community Football finished the 2024 financial year with a deficit of £1.217 substantially resulting from charitable activities. Expendilure has been reduced and the fo¢us of the Trustee continues in supporting young people and local community programrnes. KLCF remains in a good financial position to serve the community in the coming year. Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Trustees Gontinue to concentrate on supporting the development of sport and wellbeing within the local and wider West Norfolk community. The continuing cost of living conslrainls will rove a challen e in raisin funds. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Pala 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation 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 By resolution at a properly convened meeting of the charity Trustees Additional infomiation {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about-. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Kin KLCF 1153978 Alive Lynnsport Greenpark Avenue King's Lynn PE30 2NB nn Communit Football Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Jonathan Dickson Richard Dickson From 217124 Scott Leadley Mark Beeby Lewis Hemeter To 511124 Dan Buhlemann JoAnne Rust Sean McQuaid 10 12 13 14 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved None Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name None Dates acted if not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity None Name and objecls 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 Additional informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information} Type of Name Address adviser Accountants Clenshaw Minns King's Lynn Innovation Centre. Innovation Way, King's Lynn PE30 5BY Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Dan Buhlemann Lewis Heme er Chairman Date /0."7 Organisation registration number 1153978 King's Lynn Community Football Unaudited financial statements for tl7e year ended 31 December 2024 Clenshaw Minns Limited Chartered Accountants Kings Lynn King's Lynn Community Football Organisation information Chair Mr D Buhlemann Trustees Mi. J Dickson Mr L Hemeter Mrs J Rust Mrm Beeby Mr S McQuaid Mr R Dickson Organisation registration no. l [53978 Registered office Alive Leisure Alive Lynnsport Greenpark Aveniie Kings Lynn Noifolk PE30 2NB Accountants Clenshaw Minns Liffjiled Cliariered Ac¢oiiniaiiis King's Lynn Innovation Centre Innovation Way King's Lynn PE30 5BY Bankers Lloyds Bank PIC Blackheath London King's Lynn CommunAty Football Contents Page Independeiii examiners, report Profit and loss accoiint Balance slieet Detailed profit and105s account King's Lynn Community Football Independent examiners, report to the trustees of King's Lynn Cornmunity f4 Ootball We report on ihe accoLinls of tQniT'S Lynn Cominunity Fooiball for the yeai- ended 31 December 20?4. Respective responsibilities uf trustees and examiner The charity's trustees ale responsible foi. the preparation of the accoL]nts. The chai'ity's trustees consider IhaE an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Aci 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under seciion 145 of Ihe Charilies Acc., to follow the procedures laid down in the General Dii'eclions given by the Charity Conunission under section 145(5)(b) of Ilie Chdrities Act- and to slate wliether particulat matters have come lo my altention. Basis of independent examiners, statenient My examination was Cdjried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presell￿d with tliose records. It also includes consideraiion of any iinusual items or disclosures in the accoiints. and the seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matte15. The proc¢dures undertaken do noi provide all the evidence thai would be required in an audit. and, cunsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounis present a 'ln]e and fair, view and the report is limited lo chose matters set oui in the Slalemenl below. Independent examiners, statement In connection with my examination. no macier hab come ro my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause 10 believe chal in any material respect. the Tequiremenis.. to keep accoLinlintr record5 in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. and 10 prepare accounts which accord with the accounling records and to comply wich the accounting requirements of the Cliarities Act have nor been mel-, oi. 2. to which, in my opinion, aiieniion should be di'awn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Gavin Minns FCA Cleiisljaw Minns Limited Chartered Accountants King's Lynn Innovation Centre Innovation Wgy King's Lynn PE30 5B Y Pa¥e I King's Lynn C'ommunity Football ProfIt and loss account for the year ended 31 Deeember 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total tunds funds funds Turnover 677 1,294 Administrative expenses (1.894) (8,1 L?) Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (1.217) (6.818) Tax on profil on oidinaiy activities Loss for the year (1.217) (6.818) Rerained profit brought forwai'd 36.499 43.318 Transfer of funds Retained profit carried forward 35.282 36,500 Page 2 King's Lynn Community Football Balance slieet as at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Unresiricled Restricied 890 336 1,047 395 1,226 1.442 Current assets Cash ai bank