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2022-08-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1155081 Company Registration No. 08572613 (England and Wales)

ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Dr N Crossley Mrs S McKeown Mr G McDonagh Mr P Sweeney

Charity number 1155081 Company number 08572613 Principal address Southern Sports Park Lambrick Way Abingdon OX14 5TJ Registered office 265 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1XQ

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 4 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10 - 11
Statement of cash flows 12
Notes to the accounts 13 - 22

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and updated in June 2008.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are:

The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all to enjoy playing and participating in sport (in particular rugby union football) and there has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Significant activities during the year have been:

- Coronavirus (COVID 19)

The COVID 19 outbreak in the UK has had a significant effect on the whole country, and also for organised sports. With the main COVID restrictions ending on the 24[th] February 2022, and the requirement for self-isolation ending on the 24[th] March 2022, we have been aiming to get back to ‘normal’.

Pre and Post Coronavirus Outbreak

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Achievements and performance

The club has continued to attract new players of all ages and extend its reach into the local community.

Financial review

The surplus on unrestricted funds during the year was £5,618.

Restricted funds represent funds raised for specific purposes, primarily to promote activities such as tours by different player age groups.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, governed by its Articles of Association and is registered with the Charity Commission.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Dr N Crossley Mrs S McKeown Mr G McDonough Mr P Sweeney

The trustees are members and former members of the Abingdon Rugby Club Ltd management committee and have held office on that committee for several years. Trustees are elected by the members of the club at the members annual general meeting.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company.

All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees have the ultimate responsibility for developing and delivering the charity's strategy.

Day to day management is undertaken by a management committee consisting of representatives from the club members.

New trustees are familiarised with the governance structure of the charity, the aims and objectives of the charity and the roles undertaken by the management committee and volunteers. They are given the opportunity to identify any area of activity in which they would like to be involved and if training is required this will be identified and provided by the charity.

The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of ARFC Trading Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

ARFC Trading Ltd is responsible for undertaking commercial activities on behalf of the charity with a view to donating the profits to the charity for the furtherance of its objectives.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Mr P Sweeney Trustee

Dated: 24 April 2023

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 August 2022.

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 charity’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

I 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:

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.

……………………………………………

P W Mould (ACMA, CGMA)

Dated: 24 April 2023

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Notes
Income from:
Donations
2
Charitable activities
3
Total income
Expenditure on :
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Total resources
expended
Gross transfers
between funds
Net
income/movement
in funds
Fund balances at 1
September 2021
Fund balances at
31 August 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,938
28,812
30,750
356
24,776
25,132
-
5,618
422,423
428,041
Restricted
Funds
£
-
3,907
3,907
-
2,212
2,212
-
1,695
13,045
14,740
Total
2022
£
1,938
32,719
34,657
356
26,988
27,344
-
7,313
435,468
442,781
Total
2021
£
1,336
62,173
63,509
32
14,521
14,553
-
48,956
386,512
435,468

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
9
Investments
10
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and
in hand
Creditors :
amounts falling
due within one
year
14
Net current
assets
Creditors :
amounts falling
due after one
year
13
Total assets
less current
liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
Designated funds
15
General
unrestricted
funds
£
93,881
140,102
233,983
(21,734)
98,692
329,349
2022
£
280,714
10
280,724
212,249
(50,192)
442,781
14,740
428,041
442,781
£
81,508
83,881
165,389
(14,868)
96,058
326,365
2021
£
284,937
10
284,947
150,521
-
435,468
13,045
422,423
435,468

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

The accounts were approved by the directors on 24 April 2023.

.............................. Mr P Sweeney Director Company Registration No. 08572613

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Notes
Cash flows from
operating activities
Cash (utlilised in)/
generated from
operations
19
Net cash used in
investing activities
Purchase of assets
Financing activities
Net
increase/(decrease)
in borrowings
Net cash
generated
from/(used in)
financing activities
Net
increase/(decrease)
in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash
equivalents at
beginning of year
Cash and cash
equivalents at end
of year
2022
£
50,192
£
7,229
(1,200)
50,192
83,881
140,102
2021
£
(1,245)
£
54,750
-
(1,245)
53,505
30,376
83,881

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Abingdon Rugby Football Club Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 265 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XQ.

Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The accounts are prepared in pounds sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

The Club development fund is set aside for future development projects agreed by the club membership.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements Over period of lease Plant and machinery 25% straight line on cost Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset,and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs,and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired, the carrying value is reduced appropriately.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Donations

Donations
and gifts
For the
year ended
31 August
2021
Unrestricted
funds
1,938
1,938
1,336
Restricted
funds
-
-
-
Total
2021
1,938
1,938
Total
2021
1,336
1,336
1,336

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

3 Charitable activities

Sales within
charitable
activities
Analysis
by fund
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
For the
year ended
31 August
2021
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted
funds
Fundraising
and
publicity
356
356
For the
year ended
31 August
2021
32
Restricted
funds
-
-
-
2022
32,719
28,812
3,907
32,719
Total
2022
356
356
2021
62,173
62,050
123
62,173
Total
2021
32
32
32

4 Expenditure on raising funds

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

5 Charitable activities

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2022 2021
Charitable
expenditure 24,776 2,212 26,988 14,521
For the
year ended
31 August
2021 15,721 (1,200) 14,521
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6 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year

.

7 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

The club steward and bar staff are employed part time through the charity's trading company, ARFC Trading Limited.

8 Taxation

There is no taxation charge as the charity is exempt from corporation tax.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

9 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1
September
2021
Additions
At 31 August
2022
Depreciation
At 1
September
2021
Charge for
year
At 31 August
2022
Carrying
amount
At 31 August
2022
At 31 August
2021
Leasehold
improvements
299,713
-
299,713
14,985
4,995
19,980
279,733
284,728
Plant and
machinery
-
1,200
1,200
-
250
250
950
-
Fixtures
and
fittings
714
-
714
505
178
683
31
209
Total
2022
300,427
1,200
301,627
15,490
5,423
20,913
280,714
284,937
Total
2021
300,427
-
300,427
10,317
5,173
15,490

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

10 Fixed asset investments

Cost or
valuation
At 1
September
2021 and 31
August 2022
Carrying
amount
At 31 August
2022
At 31 August
2021
Other
investments
comprise :
Notes
2022
£
Investments
in
subsidiaries
18
10
Other
investments
10
10
10
2021
£
10

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

11 Financial instruments

Carrying amount
of financial
assets
Debt instruments
measured at
amortised cost
Carrying amount
of financial
liabilities
Measured at
amortised cost
12 Debtors
Amounts falling
due within one
year :
Amounts due from
associate
undertakings
Prepayments
Other debtors
13 Loans and overdrafts
Loans
Payable within one
year
2022
£
93,881
71,926
2022
£
91,661
771
1,449
93,881
2022
£
50,192
-
2021
£
81,508
14,868
2021
£
80,891
617
-
81,508
2021
£
-
-

The loan which has been provided by the RFU is repayable over 8 years starting in 2024.

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and
deferred income
15 Designated funds
Balance at
1
September
2021
£
Club
development
funds
96,058
96,058
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Fund balances
at 31 August
2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current
assets/(liabilities)
Incoming
resources
£
2,634
2,634
Unrestricted
Funds
£
280,712
10
147,319
428,041
2022
£
461
12,923
8,350
21,734
Resources
expended
£
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
14,740
14,740
2021
£
138
5,650
9,080
14,868
Balance
at 31
AUGUST
2022
£
98,692
2021
£
138
5,650
9,080
14,868
98,692
Total
£
280,712
10
162,059
442,781

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ABINGDON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

17 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021- none) .

18 Subsidiaries

These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for Abingdon Rugby Football Club Limited.

Separate company financial statements are required to be prepared by law. Consolidated financial statements have not been prepared because the cost of preparation outweighs the benefits.

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 August 2022 are as follows:

Registered
office
Nature of
business
ARFC Trading
Limited
UK
Trading
company
nvestments in subsidiaries are stated at cost.
9 Cash generated from operations
(Deficit)/Surplus for
the year
Add non cash items
(Increase)/Decrease
in debtors
Increase/(Decrease)
in creditors
Increase/(Decrease)
in deferred income
Cash (utilised
in)/generated from
operations
Class of
shares
held
Ordinary
shares
2022
£
7,313
5,423
(12,373)
7,596
(730)
7,229
% Held
Direct
100
2021
£
48,956
5,173
(2,422)
1,098
1,945
54,750

Investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost.

19 Cash generated from operations

22