Charity Registration Number: 1168772 Company Number: 08351180 (England and Wales) DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11- 16
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Full Name: Dearne Valley Bulldogs ARLFC Community Association Registered Charity Number: 1168772 Registered Company Number: 08351180 Date of Incorporation: 08 January 2013 Registered office: 28 Gileswood Crescent Brampton Bierlow Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 6BU Trustees: Dean Cook Danielle Gill (Resigned December 24) Duncan Henderson Nicholas Gill (Resigned December 24) Edina Wilkinson Matthew Thompson Alan Lee (Resigned September 25) Bankers: HSBC 37 High Street Meadowhall Shopping Centre Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1EN Independent Examiner: Steph Tolson Community Accountanl Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1AN
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statemenls for the period 0110412024 to 3110312025. Structure, governance and management Dearne Valley Bulldogs ARLFC Community Association is a registered charity with Ihe Charity Commission and a company limited by guarantee. The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated January 2013 and most recently amended March 2015. The company has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The organisation was registered as a charily on 15 August 2016. The charity is affiliated lo the Rugby Football League (RFL}, Yorkshire Juniors League, Pennine League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA). Membership of the charty is open to any person interested in furthering the objects and approved by the trustees. The trustees may establish different classes of membership and subscriptions. on a non41iscriminatory and fair basis. The trustees will keep subscriptions al a level that will not pose significant obstacle to the people participating. The charity is managed on a day-to-day basis by the trustees who have control of the charity, ils property and funds. Appointment of trustees The trustees are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law. The trustees are elected by the members at the Annual General M*ting (AGM). The trustees may co-opt any individual who is eligible to act as a trustee to fill a vacancy in number but the co-opted trustee holds office only until the next AGM. Trustees have all been recruited in line with the governing document policies and all have voluntarily donated time towards the charity's objectives. The trustees who served during the year, lo the date of signing this report, are listed on page 3. Organisational Management Management comprises of President, Chairperson. VI Chairperson, Secretsry and Treasury roles along with a Welfare Offi'cer role. Frequent committee meetings are held and all points raised are noted and minutes published to committee members. Related parties The truslees consider that there are no related parties to the charity. Risk Management Risk is managed continuously by all trustees and committee members on an ongoing basis, through regular face to face meetings. We have done this by implementing a rigid financial structure that allows us to monitor our financial risk continuously.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charltable Aims and Objectives The objects of the charity, as set out in the Articles of Association, are.. The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Dearne and the neighbourhood, by the provision of facilities foT playing amateur rugby league football. To further or benefit the residents of the Dearne and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time OGcupation with the objectNe of improving the conditions of lrfe for the residents. We are also keen to ensure that everyone is given equal opportunity to participate in amateur rugby league football. Public Benefit In shaping the objectives for the year. the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Our club has public benefit at the core of its objectives. We work constantly to engage with the local community and beyond in order to provide facilities for playing amateur rugby league football. We also provide all of our volunteers with Ihe necessary training, in respect of coaching, safeguarding of children, first aid and other applicable training to ensure we provide a safe and happy environment for everyone involved with the organisation. Review of Achievements and Performance for the Year rational Performance There was a restructure towards the end of 2017 which has now been further embedded during 2024125 and has enabled the club to streamline the operations of the charity to allow trustees and committee members to concentrate their efforts to the progression and growth of the charity. We currently have active teams at Men's Open age (first and second teams). under 18's, under 16's, under 12's, under 9's and a pup's section (3-6 age group). We are looking to add additional youth leams in the next season. On the field we still continue to see huge developments of our Youth Players. Recent notable mentions are Jamie Gill and Conlan Mawson at Bradford Bulls, Andrew Gill and Luke Breedon at Huddersfield Giants and Jack Easton at Wakefield Trinity, all these boys have played for Dearne Valley Bulldogs from our under 6's all the way through our system which is testamenl to the club and coaches and is a great example of what talent we have in the Dearne Valley area if given the opportunity. In addition, Jamie Gill has signed on to be a professional player for Bradford Bulls with loans at Championship clubs. We wish all the boys every success for their futures. We will continue to strive for quality coaching in the hope of more players progressing within the game. We have demonstrated we have high coaching standards in place which helps our players to develop and provides a platform to progress further in the game.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES. REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 It's good to see our pups section growing and loving their rugby, It's good to nurture them and see them progress, After all, they are the future for our club and we look forward to seeing them gTOW into well rounded, respectful and happy young individuals. The Open age men's team continue to see participation increase. A programme is now well established to facilitate a smooth transition from youth to men's rugby which is key to maintaining player development and player retention. The new building facilities has been compleled and is now operational. Thanks goes out to all our volunteers, along with some fantastic sponsors and donors which have helped so much to make this happen. As a club we are so thrilled in having our own facilities both for our players and volunteers as well as for the wider community which we intend to develop our relationships further into the coming seasons. In 2018119 we introduced a player registration fee which was agreed at our Trustee and Committee meetings and approved at our Annual General Meeting on the 4th June 2017 and it was agreed to maintain the same level of fees for the 2024125 season with a review to take place for the 2025126 season. Fundraisin Performance The current year's fundraising performan is once again highly satisfactory. an amazing achievement by our volunteers, especially in these economically constrained times. We are committed to the maintenance of the finances of the charity whilst putting plans in pla for larger future projects. Plans for the future To increase the number of teams participating in structured games. To continue the growth of our youngest participants (3-6 years old) which ensures future participation. To oversee a successful transition from our under 17118's players to an open age leam. To continue to work collaboratively with the newly formed Dearne Valley Bulldogs Men's Rugby Union side, with many of our players playing for them during the Winter. To play a greater role in the Community.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES, REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The charity's policy on reserves The trustees adopt a strict reserves policy whereby any funding received is specifically ring fenced for charitable activities. The Trustees and Committee members review our policy on reserves annually. It has been agreed that we should aim to maintain approximately £7,000 in general resep4es which ensures that the charrty can operate as a going concern. At the year end, the actual level of the general reserve was £12,486 which is in line with the reserves policy. statement of trustees, responsibilities Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the year and of the surplus or deficiency for the year then ended. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. The trustees must also prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the company, and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2019). The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities. Exemptions The directors have taken advantage of the exemptions available to small companies, including the audit exemption. Financial Position The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 16. The Income and Expenditure Account shows a deficit for the year of £229 (2024: surplus of £33,089). Total funds at the year-end stand at £181,481 (2024.. £181,710). Total funds are made up of Fixed Assets to the value of £168,995 and a general reserve of £12,486. Small company provisions: This report has been prepared in accordan with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees declare that they have approved the report above. Signed on behalf of the company's directors: Signed: Date.. 18th December 2025 Matthew Thompson, TrusteelDirector
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TOTHE TRUSTEES OF DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 16. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not Tequired for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charty Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes Consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's ststement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: or the accounts do not accord with such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS102). I have no cOnrnS and I have come across no other matters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Steph Tolson Community Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road Barnsley S71 1AN Date.. 18th December 2025
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating an Income & Expenditure Account) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Nots Unrestrictsd Designatsd R•8tricted Funds Funds Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Income Donations Sponsorship Player subs Fundraising & events Coaching Income Bar takings and Refreshments Grants received Other income 3,732 7,125 950 1,955 3,732 7,125 950 1,955 654 1,283 7,250 450 27,048 41,279 32 76,766 76,766 9,200 9,200 Total income 90,528 9,200 99,728 77,996 Expendlture Ground maintenan Utilities & Intemet Rent & Rales Bar stock Registration fees Sports kit & equipment Fines Insurance Licences Training & volunleer development A¢¢ountancy fee Cost of fundraising Trips, events & presentations Donations Deprecialion Other 1,295 7,917 345 65,588 349 3,972 1,295 7,917 345 65,588 349 3,972 1,700 21,315 195 739 159 210 750 177 1,677 739 170 52 850 739 170 52 850 2.175 900 2,175 900 15.486 119 15,486 13,025 414 119 Total expenditure 84A71 15,486 99.957 44,907 Net income(expenditure) Total funds brought fOard Transfers bethen funds 6,057 11,788 15,3591 (15,486) 169,922 14,559 9.200 (229) 181.710 33,089 148.621 11 {9,200} Total funds carried forward 12,486 168,995 181,481 181,710 Prior year income includes restricted grants of £41,279, restricted donations of £522 and restricted fundraising of £475. Prior year expenditure includes restricted expenditure of £61 (other), and £13,025 depreciation allocated to designated funds. All other prior year income and expenditure is unrestricted.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AS 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Flxed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 168,995 169,922 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 13,336 13,336 12,538 12.538 Liabilities Creditors amounts falling due within one year: (850) (750) Net current assets 12,486 11,788 Net assets 181,481 181,710 The funds of the company Unrestricted funds Designated funds (Fixed Assets) Restricted funds 10 12,486 168,995 11,788 169,922 Total funds 181,481 181,710 Exemptlon from audlt For the period ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors. SpOnsIbl/ltIes." The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ils accounts for the year in question in acconlance with section 476," The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requi ments of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provk8ions applicable to companies subjecl to the small Gompany's regime. The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by: Date.. 18th December 2025 Matthew Thompson. TrusteelDirector 10
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accounting policies Basis of the preparation of the accounts The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102) - ((Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Companies Act 2006. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value. unless otheNrfise stated in the relevant accounting policy note{s). Income and expenditure have bn analysed in the accounts using natural classification, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6, SORP 2019 (smaller charities). The charity also meets the requirements for exemption from preparing a statement of cash flows. Golng Concern Note After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. No material uncertainties exist in the 12 month period following the signing of these accounts. The trustees therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Incoming resources All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performan conditions attached are met, when it is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be measured reliably. Donated goods and servlces Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts, at the amount the charity would pay in the open market for a Servi equivalent to that being donated. when the charity would otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably. Donated goods for the charity's own use are recognised as income, at their fair value. The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts. Resources Expended All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred. The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly reSoUrS expended are shown gross of irrecoverable VAT. Taxation As a registered charity, Dearne Valley Bulldogs ARLFC Community Association is exempt from UK corporation tax on income from its charitable activities.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets with a cost exceeding £1,000 are capitalised and depreciated over their expected useful lives. The rates applicable are.. Computer Equipment 33.33330/0 on a straight line basis Fixture, Fittings & Equipment- 20% on a straight line basis Propety Improvements 5 0/0 on a straight line basis In the year of acquisition, assets are depreciated for the full year. Funds Structure The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furthera of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds have been Pfovided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for which they vEre given. Any balance remaining outstanding on a restricted fund at the end of Ihe year is carried forward as a balan on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding. Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund againsl which depreciation is charged. Other designated funds are established by the trustees, as appropriate, for specrfic projects. 12
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Tangible Fixed Assets Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment Leaséhold and Property improvements Totsl Cost as @ 01-April-2024 Additions Disposals as @ 31-Mar¢h-2025 21,078 11,559 (1,349) 31,288 190,690 3,000 211,768 14.559 1,349) 224,978 193,690 Depreciation as @ 01-April-2024 Charge this period Disposals as @ 31-March-2025 7,118 5,802 1,349 11,571 34,728 9,684 41,846 15,486 1,349 55.983 44,412 Net book value as @ 31-March-2025 19,717 149,278 168,995 as @ 31-March-2024 13,960 155,962 169,922 3. Debtors 2025 2024 Debtors Total 4. Creditors 2025 2024 Accruals 850 750 Total 850 750 5. Independent examlnatlon and accountancy servlces During the period, the cost of accountancy ServIS was £850 (2024.. £750) 6. Trustees, remuneration, benefits & expenses Other than reimbursement of items purchased on behalf of the charity, there were no payments, remuneration or benefits made to trustees during the accounting period.
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 7. Land & Buildings A frfty-year lease exists between Dearne Valley Bulldogs ARLFC Community Association and Barnsley Melropolrtan Borough Council for the use. Maintenan & upkeep of Ings Lane playing fields. Due to the restrictive nature of the land, no value has been assigned to the asset in the accounts. The Charity has built a clubhouse on the land. 8. Income from Bar takings Income includes bar takings that arise from the sale of food and drink to members of the club during training and matches. The bar is not open for business at any other time, or to members of the general public, the trading is therefore ancillary to primary charitable purposes and is exempt from tax. 9. Analysis of Assets by fund Unrestrictsd funds Designated funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 168,995 168,995 13,336 (850) 13,336 (850) 12,486 168,995 181,481 2024 Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 169,922 169,922 12,538 (750) 12,538 (750) 11,788 169,922 181,710 14
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Movement in Funds Opaning balance Fund Transfers Closing balanco Income (Expenditure) Restricted Funds BMBC $106 Solar Panels BMBC WA Viewing Platromi 5,200 4,000 (5,2001 (4,0001 Total 9,200 (9,2001 Unrestricted Funds General Reserve 11,788 90,528 {84,471) (5,359) 12,486 Total 11.788 90.528 84.471 (5,3591 12,486 Designated Funds Fixed Assets 169,922 (15,486) 14,559 168,995 Total 169,922 (15,486) 14,559 168,995 TOTAL FUNDS 181.710 99,728 199,957 181,481 11. Fund Transfers Gèneral BM8C s106 Fund Fund BMBC WA Fixed Asset Fund Fund Fixed Assets purchases (5,359) {5,200) (4,000) 14,559 Total (5,359) (5,200) {4,000) 14,559 £14,559 was transferred to the designated Fixed Asset fund to cover capital costs in respect of the building improvements and other assets, details as follows: Lawnmower VEO Camera for new viewing plafform Solar Panels Building of new viewing plalform Tolal £3,660 £1,899 £6,000 £3,000 £14,559 15
DEARNE VALLEY BULLDOGS ARLFC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Restricted Funds BMBC s106 fund- a grant of £5,200 received in 2024 to fund Solar Panels. BMBC Ward Alliance fund - a grant of £4000 received in 2024 to build a viewing platform and purchase VEO Cameras to record matches. 16