Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025
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 150 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)
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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 and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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
| 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 Name Address adviser
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) |
Jonathan Fagan | John Albiston |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Fagan | John Albiston |
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair & Trustee Chair, etc) Date 12/01/2026
Northop Hall Girls FC
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2025
Northop Hall Girls FC
Contents of the Financial Statements
| Business Information | 2 |
|---|---|
| Accountants' Report | 3 |
| Profit and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Detailed Profit and Loss Account | 6 |
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Northop Hall Girls FC
Business Information for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Proprietor Northop Hall Girls & Ladies FC Address 71 St Peters Park Northop Mold CH7 6YU Accountant Roberts Development Solutions The Old School House Ruthin Road Llanferres CH7 5SN
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Northop Hall Girls FC
Accountants' Report
Report to the sole proprietor on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Northop Hall Girls FC.
In accordance with the engagement letter, we have prepared for your approval the financial information of Northop Hall Girls FC for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprises of the Profit and Loss accounts, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, from the entity’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
You have approved the financial information for the year ended 31 March 2025 and have acknowledged your responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the financial reporting framework adopted and for providing all information and explanations necessary for its compilation.
We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial information.
Roberts Development Solutions The Old School House Ruthin Road Llanferres CH7 5SN
Date: 9 January 2026
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Northop Hall Girls FC
Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Turnover Staff costs Other Charges (Loss)/profit for the year |
2025 £ 59,060 (1,585) (61,017) |
2024 £ 44,143 (1,340) (39,227) |
|---|---|---|
| (3,542) | 3,576 |
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Northop Hall Girls FC
Balance Sheet as at
31 March 2025
| Assets Current Assets Capital, Reserves and Liabilities Capital and reserves |
2025 £ 3,579 |
2024 £ 7,120 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,579 | 7,120 | |
| 3,579 | 7,120 | |
| 3,579 | 7,120 |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
They were approved on 9 January 2026 by:
Northop Hall Girls & Ladies FC Proprietor
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Northop Hall Girls FC
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Turnover Fundraising Grant Income Membership Fees Other Revenue Staff Costs Staff Training Other charges Audit & Accountancy fees Bank Fees Catering Expense FAW Registrations Fines General Expenses Insurance IT Software and Consumables Pitch Hire Pitch Maintenance & Consumables Players Kit Referees Tournament Fees Trophies (Loss)/profit for the year Net (loss)/profit |
2025 £ 4,162 10,873 32,255 11,770 |
2024 £ 17,649 - 26,494 - |
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| 59,060 1,585 |
44,143 1,340 |
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| 1,585 450 72 4,399 3,664 424 675 328 - 15,412 3,123 24,674 1,804 465 5,527 |
1,340 425 63 747 2,157 212 708 516 635 10,565 5,619 11,401 1,579 290 4,310 |
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| 61,017 (3,542) |
39,227 3,576 |
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| (3,542) | 3,576 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Ch2ri:i' Nlome Northop Hall Girfs and Ladies FC On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1166715 Set out on pages 1 to 6 of the Unaudited Financial statements of Northop Hall Girfs & Ladies FC for the year ended 31 MarGh 2025 (remember to Include the page numbers ol addf£ional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trust") for the year ended DD I14lM I "(YYY. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material rnatters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below.) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Independent examiner's statement Signed: Date: 9 January 2026 Name: Barry Roberts Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCCA Address: The Old School House Ruthin Road Llanferres, Denbighsire. CH7 SSN IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of cOnM (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IGive here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to ,disclose. ER October 2018