Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Charity name: Northop Hall Girls FC
Charity registration number: 1166715
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE COUNTY OF FLINTSHIRE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES IN NORTH WALES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. |
| 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 |
IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE AND ORGANISE: • LEAGUES, CUP COMPETITIONS AND OTHER FIXTURES; • ACTIVITIES TO RAISE STANDARDS OF PLAYING, COACHING AND REFEREEING IN FEMALE FOOTBALL; AND • ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE SPORT TO ALL FEMALES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 |
Policy on social investment including program related investment 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 over 120 girls and women playing football in leagues across North Wales. We provide opportunities for anyone to try a sport, keep fit and participate generally in football. |
Additional information (optional) You may 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
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in a sound place going forwards. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold reserves – we spend according to income from subs, donations and grants. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity always has a bank account with a positive balance. |
| 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 | The charity is a going concern. |
Additional information (optional)
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| 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 |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Not applicable | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Trustees are elected by the club committee and club members. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Northop Hall Girls & Ladies FC |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Northop Hall Girls FC |
| Registered charity number | 1166715 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Ty Brith, Llandegla Road, Mold CH7 4QX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Albiston | ||||
| Heather Gerard | ||||
| Colin Pugh | ||||
| Jonathan Fagan | ||||
– 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 none 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 |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
We do not have any key personnel – the club is run and operated by volunteers.
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Jonathan Fagan |
John Albiston |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Fagan | John Albiston | |
Trustee |
Chair & Trustee | |
| 08/12/2024 | ||
| 08/12/2024 |
Northop Girls Football Club
Income & Expenditure Account - To March 24
| Apr-23 | May-23 | Jun-23 | Jul-23 | Aug-23 | Sep-23 | Oct-23 | Nov-23 | Dec-23 | Jan-24 | Feb-24 | Mar-24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Balance b/f | 3,303.04 | 4,113.38 | 2,921.23 | 2,041.58 | 2,592.50 | 9,295.65 | 9,168.52 | 8,225.56 | 8,435.03 | 8,829.91 | 6,379.11 | 5,511.62 | |
| Bank Balance c/f | 4,113.38 | 2,921.23 | 2,041.58 | 2,592.50 | 9,295.65 | 9,168.52 | 8,225.56 | 8,435.03 | 8,829.91 | 6,379.11 | 5,511.62 | 6,879.27 | |
| Cash Balance b/f | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | |
| Cash Balance c/f | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | 98.43 | |
| Total b/f | 3,401.47 | 4,211.81 | 3,019.66 | 2,140.01 | 2,690.93 | 9,394.08 | 9,266.95 | 8,323.99 | 8,533.46 | 8,928.34 | 6,477.54 | 5,610.05 | |
| Total c/f | 4,211.81 | 3,019.66 | 2,140.01 | 2,690.93 | 9,394.08 | 9,266.95 | 8,323.99 | 8,533.46 | 8,928.34 | 6,477.54 | 5,610.05 | 6,977.70 | |
| Change | 810.34 | (1,192.15) | (879.65) | 550.92 | 6,703.15 | (127.13) | (942.96) | 209.47 | 394.88 | (2,450.80) | (867.49) | 1,367.65 | 3,576.23 |
| Income | |||||||||||||
| Membership Fee | 2,401.00 | 1,502.00 | 437.98 | 2,122.12 | 2,568.50 | 3,150.83 | 2,471.01 | 2,475.23 | 1,653.38 | 1,890.75 | 1,813.53 | 4,007.65 | 26,493.98 |
| Fundraising | 36.35 | 722.45 | 580.00 | 1,338.80 | |||||||||
| Sponsorship | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
| Donations | 500.00 | 120.00 | 540.00 | 450.00 | 8,400.00 | 6,300.00 | 16,310.00 | ||||||
| Total Income | 2,901.00 | 1,658.35 | 977.98 | 3,294.57 | 11,548.50 | 9,450.83 | 2,471.01 | 2,475.23 | 1,653.38 | 1,890.75 | 1,813.53 | 4,007.65 | 44,142.78 |
| Expenses | |||||||||||||
| Kit & Equipment | 521.03 | 239.13 | 729.77 | 2,095.35 | 3,660.62 | 1,560.99 | 412.47 | 160.00 | 1,244.57 | 91.02 | 686.11 | 11,401.06 | |
| Mower & Pitch Equipment | 5,085.69 | 317.01 | 43.00 | 115.53 | 58.19 | 5,619.42 | |||||||
| Pitch Hire | 1,164.09 | 775.06 | 757.93 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 950.00 | 1,368.29 | 300.00 | 2,167.12 | 1,722.94 | 759.98 | 10,565.41 | |
| Referees | 183.00 | 267.00 | 25.00 | 10.00 | 214.50 | 282.00 | 75.00 | 119.50 | 25.00 | 238.50 | 139.41 | 1,578.91 | |
| FAW/NEWFA Fees | 545.00 | 1,000.00 | 310.00 | 20.00 | 92.00 | 100.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 2,157.00 | |||
| Coach Training | 175.00 | 100.00 | 50.00 | 200.00 | 270.00 | 250.00 | 295.00 | 1,340.00 | |||||
| Insurance | 212.74 | 215.28 | 87.63 | 515.65 | |||||||||
| Fines | 55.00 | 12.00 | 20.00 | 64.00 | 9.00 | 40.00 | 12.00 | 212.00 | |||||
| Other | 162.54 | 18.45 | 137.92 | 50.75 | 150.00 | 188.50 | 708.16 | ||||||
| Website | 635.00 | 635.00 | |||||||||||
| accountancy | 425.00 | 425.00 | |||||||||||
| Parties & Trophies | 868.12 | 716.50 | 1,013.13 | 600.00 | 260.00 | 90.00 | 248.00 | 514.00 | 4,309.75 | ||||
| Catering | 258.97 | 240.33 | 247.37 | 746.67 | |||||||||
| Tournament Fees | 290.00 | 290.00 | |||||||||||
| Bank Charges | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 7.52 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 62.52 |
| Total Expenditure | 2,090.66 | 2,850.50 | 1,857.63 | 2,743.65 | 4,845.35 | 9,577.96 | 3,413.97 | 2,265.76 | 1,258.50 | 4,341.55 | 2,681.02 | 2,640.00 | 40,566.55 |
| Surplus/Deficit | 810.34 | (1,192.15) | (879.65) | 550.92 | 6,703.15 | (127.13) | (942.96) | 209.47 | 394.88 | (2,450.80) | (867.49) | 1,367.65 | 3,576.23 |
| Difference | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.00) | 0.00 | (0.00) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Opening Balance @ 1/4/23 | 3,401.47 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 Surplus/Deficit | 3,576.23 | ||||||||||||
| Closing Balance @ 31/3/24 | 6,977.70 | ||||||||||||
| Bank Balance @ 31/3/24 | 6,879.27 | ||||||||||||
| Cash Balance @ 31/3/23 | 98.43 | ||||||||||||
| 6,977.70 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees . "h2rity Name Northop Hall Girls and Ladies FC On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (If any) 1166715 Set out on pages 1 to 6 of the Unaudited Financial Statements of Northop Hall Girls FC for the year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Yhe Trust") for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the chaiity's trustees, you a 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission j under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross incorne exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Associiation of Charted Certified Accountants. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters haile come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 1 of the Charities Act", or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or , the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conmIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and faiff view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. .. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection. i 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. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed= Date: 23 January 2025 Name: Bary Roberts Relevant professional FCCA IER Oct 2018
qualffication(s) or body (if any): Address: ACCA The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street London, WC2N 6AU Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty accounts: directions and guidan for examiners). , Give here brief details of any rtems that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018