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 cOn￿rnS 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 fO￿ard
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
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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 b￿n 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 reSoUr￿S 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.
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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 ServI￿S 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
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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
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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.
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