Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 Period start date To 31/03/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Northumberland Football League
Charity registration number: 1161747
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide a safe environmentforchildren, young people andadults to participatein footballand other activity’s whilst promoting physicalwellbeing |
| 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 |
To provide sportng actvity and educaton to include football leagues, friendlies and cup compettons, along with opportunity’s in volunteering training , we contnue to support our members families who may have sufered hardship/illness with awards from our social fund |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees are fully aware of their roles and responsibility’s |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Policies are reviewed annually Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Policies are reviewed annually Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Policies are reviewed annually Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | We have shown a 7% growth in participation across all age groups, We are recognised nationally as the largest youth football league in the UK and continue to provide opportunities for both male and female participation in sport Financial performance has remained on target with no outstanding debts and a healthy cash reserve We provided support/grants to our members and the wider community of £10,000, also providing training in CPR and lifesaving procedures |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
All KPI’S Set have been achieved |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Account are in ordered and are externally a managed monthly by an external accountancy firm |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold 3 months operating costs as good practice to cover unforeseen circumstances |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 3 months |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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 |
Main income provided by members clubs via team subscriptions to participate in the competitions, main fundraising events are presentation events, cup finals & annual tournaments |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Policies are reviewed annually and subject to trustee approval |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Risks would loss of volunteers and a major change in sporting activities |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Articles of association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Articles of association - a limited by guaranteed company |
| 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 | As per the Constitution and articles of association inline with The National FA our governing body |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All policy’s reviewed annually and follow current guidance set by the charity commission |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | All policy’s reviewed annually and we work with The National FA, Football Foundation |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Northumberland Football Leagues |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | NFL |
| Registered charity number | 1161747 |
| Charity’s principal address | C/O CITC Sports Pavilion, East Hartford , Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 3AU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Stephen Bell | Chair | Board of Trustees | ||
| Ian Coates | Secretary | Board of Trustees | ||
| GaryTrewick | Board of Trustees | |||
| Stewart Lovejoy | Board of Trustees | |||
| Nicola Borthwick | Board of Trustees | |||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Accounta nt |
Hurren Jubb | Protector Hse North Shields |
| Governin g Body |
Steve Ord Northumberland FA |
Blue Flames Park Little Benton Newcastle Upon Tyne |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Ian coates
Full name(s) Ian Coates
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
04/06/2024
Northumberland Football Leagues Limited
Accounts
30 April 2024
Registered number 08038076
Registered Charity Number 1161747
Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Report and accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Company information | 1 |
| Accountants' report | 1 |
| Profit and loss account | 1 |
| Balance sheet | 2 |
Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Company Information
Trustees
Mr I P Coates Mr G Trewick Mrs N Mccabe Mr S G Bell Mr S Lovejoy
Accountants
Hurren & Jubb Accountants Limited Unit 2-4 Protection House Albion Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RH
Registered office
Cowgate Sports Pavillion Mckendrick Villa Cowgate Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE5 3BU
Registered number 08038076
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Accountants' Report
Accountants' report to the Trustees of Northumberland Football Leagues Limited
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 30 April 2024. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.
We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
Hurren & Jubb Accountants Limited Accountants
Unit 2-4 Protection House Albion Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RH
6 June 2024
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30 April 2024
| Turnover Cost of raw materials and consumables Gross profit Staff costs Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges Loss before taxation Loss |
2024 £ 361,612 (12,137) 349,475 (38,894) (2,693) (367,062) (59,174) (59,174) |
2023 £ 311,940 (1,423) 310,517 (39,394) (3,108) (268,658) (643) (643) |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Registered number: 08038076 Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
| Fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Average number of employees |
2024 £ 21,337 34,785 (556) 34,229 55,566 55,566 55,566 Number 2 |
2023 £ 23,692 86,740 (1,692) 85,048 108,740 108,740 108,740 Number 2 |
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The company is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is Cowgate Sports Pavillion Mckendrick Villa, Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE5 3BU.
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime. The accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Mr I P Coates Director Approved by the board on 6 June 2024
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales League fees and fines Income from presentations, fundraising and cup finals Grants and sponsorships Tournaments Miscellaneous Income Cost of raw materials and consumables Cost of footballs, first aid kits etc for sale Staff costs Wages and salaries Pensions Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Depreciation Other charges Management Office expenditure Administration expenses Rent and rates Bank charges Charitable activities Insurance Telephone Sundries Trophies and presentation evening Travelling expenses Pitch and venue Referee and steward fees Training costs Entertainment and refreshments Donations Repairs and maintenance |
2024 £ 330,262 19,945 - 8,135 3,270 361,612 12,137 38,171 723 38,894 2,693 20,858 11,783 2,087 521 35,249 223 985 2,824 77,732 5,341 98,437 56,807 6,566 1,244 9,769 5,030 264,958 |
2023 £ 288,422 - 6,682 13,698 3,138 311,940 1,423 38,671 723 39,394 3,108 1,245 11,644 - 1,267 14,156 259 3,700 6,497 87,608 1,717 78,872 41,990 207 1,171 7,560 2,971 232,552 |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Advertising and PR Other legal and professional |
2024 £ 2,779 2,150 61,926 66,855 367,062 |
2023 £ 3,665 - 18,285 21,950 268,658 |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed balance sheet items as at 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC
| Fixed assets Property improvements Plant and machinery Office equipment Current assets Other debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors Unrestricted funds Called up share capital General fund Movement In funds Brought forward unrestricted funds Loss |
2024 £ 6,077 14,011 1,249 21,337 140 34,645 34,785 395 161 556 6,000 49,566 55,566 108,740 (59,174) 49,566 |
2023 £ 6,077 16,484 1,131 23,692 - 86,740 86,740 1,495 197 1,692 - 108,740 108,740 109,383 (643) 108,740 |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited
Accounts
30 April 2024
Registered number 08038076
Registered Charity Number 1161747
Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Report and accounts Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Company information | 1 |
| Accountants' report | 1 |
| Profit and loss account | 1 |
| Balance sheet | 2 |
Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Company Information
Trustees
Mr I P Coates Mr G Trewick Mrs N Mccabe Mr S G Bell Mr S Lovejoy
Accountants
Hurren & Jubb Accountants Limited Unit 2-4 Protection House Albion Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RH
Registered office
Cowgate Sports Pavillion Mckendrick Villa Cowgate Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE5 3BU
Registered number 08038076
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Accountants' Report
Accountants' report to the Trustees of Northumberland Football Leagues Limited
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 30 April 2024. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.
We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
Hurren & Jubb Accountants Limited Accountants
Unit 2-4 Protection House Albion Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RH
6 June 2024
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30 April 2024
| Turnover Cost of raw materials and consumables Gross profit Staff costs Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges Loss before taxation Loss |
2024 £ 361,612 (12,137) 349,475 (38,894) (2,693) (367,062) (59,174) (59,174) |
2023 £ 311,940 (1,423) 310,517 (39,394) (3,108) (268,658) (643) (643) |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Registered number: 08038076 Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
| Fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Average number of employees |
2024 £ 21,337 34,785 (556) 34,229 55,566 55,566 55,566 Number 2 |
2023 £ 23,692 86,740 (1,692) 85,048 108,740 108,740 108,740 Number 2 |
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The company is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is Cowgate Sports Pavillion Mckendrick Villa, Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE5 3BU.
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime. The accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Mr I P Coates Director Approved by the board on 6 June 2024
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales League fees and fines Income from presentations, fundraising and cup finals Grants and sponsorships Tournaments Miscellaneous Income Cost of raw materials and consumables Cost of footballs, first aid kits etc for sale Staff costs Wages and salaries Pensions Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Depreciation Other charges Management Office expenditure Administration expenses Rent and rates Bank charges Charitable activities Insurance Telephone Sundries Trophies and presentation evening Travelling expenses Pitch and venue Referee and steward fees Training costs Entertainment and refreshments Donations Repairs and maintenance |
2024 £ 330,262 19,945 - 8,135 3,270 361,612 12,137 38,171 723 38,894 2,693 20,858 11,783 2,087 521 35,249 223 985 2,824 77,732 5,341 98,437 56,807 6,566 1,244 9,769 5,030 264,958 |
2023 £ 288,422 - 6,682 13,698 3,138 311,940 1,423 38,671 723 39,394 3,108 1,245 11,644 - 1,267 14,156 259 3,700 6,497 87,608 1,717 78,872 41,990 207 1,171 7,560 2,971 232,552 |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Advertising and PR Other legal and professional |
2024 £ 2,779 2,150 61,926 66,855 367,062 |
2023 £ 3,665 - 18,285 21,950 268,658 |
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Northumberland Football Leagues Limited Detailed balance sheet items as at 30 April 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC
| Fixed assets Property improvements Plant and machinery Office equipment Current assets Other debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors Unrestricted funds Called up share capital General fund Movement In funds Brought forward unrestricted funds Loss |
2024 £ 6,077 14,011 1,249 21,337 140 34,645 34,785 395 161 556 6,000 49,566 55,566 108,740 (59,174) 49,566 |
2023 £ 6,077 16,484 1,131 23,692 - 86,740 86,740 1,495 197 1,692 - 108,740 108,740 109,383 (643) 108,740 |
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