CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 May 2023 To 30 April 2024 Charity name: Junior Alliance Football League Charity registration number: 1172031 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 THE OBJECT OFTHE CIO IS TO ADVANCE AMATEUR SPORT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN THE AREA OF EAST ANGLIA TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CLUB FOOTBALL. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seniices identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and 1.19 PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT FOOTBALL FOR YOUTH ACROSS EAST ANGLIA AS WELL AS COACHING IN THE COMMUNITY. Para 1.18 Confirmed trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Additional information (optional) You ma 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 circumStanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 To run football leagues successfully for the benefit of juniors in the east of England. Provided ntralIsed training for a number of those teams in the league. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performan of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity is in a good position at the end of the financial period with total funds carried fOard of £113,266 {2023 £125,520) at the period end with net income of £ 4,928 for the ear. Reserves are held in order to maintain the continuation of the charity and ensure that the charity can deal with any unexpected ex enses or a fall in income. £120,592 NIA Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Pafa 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 There are currently no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going cOnrn. As noted above, the charity has suff icient reserves held to deal with unexpected movements in income or expenses. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust deed How is the charity constituted? Pata 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 AGM each year Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 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 Charit name other name the charit uses istered charit number Charity's principal address Eastern Junior Alliance Football Lea ue 1172031 6 The Limes Chelmsford Essex CM2 8RA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Offlce lif any} Name of person lor body) ent toa oint trustee ifan Stephen Bennett Peter Cline Neville Haynes 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Datss acted If not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA 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 ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information None
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trust Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Stephen Bennett Chair Date 14 October 2024
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE010559 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1172031 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 FOR EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Lu¢entum Business Setvices Ltd Beclwth Barn Warren Estste Lordship Road Chelmsford Essex CM13
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of FinanGial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 10 Detailed Statement of Financtal Activities 11
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purwses of the Companies Act 2006, present their report wth the financial ststements of the chaity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Rewrts'ng by Charities.. Statement of Récommended Praclice apFlicaUe to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financtal Reporting Standard apklicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} {effective l January 2019}. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is ¢ontrolled by its goveming document, a deed of trust and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Cornpany number CE010559 (Endand and Wales) Registered Charity number 1172031 Registered office 6 The Limes Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8RA Trustees S P Bennett Mrs G F Harding Trustee (resigned 30.10.2023) P H Cline TrLSStee N C Haynes {appointed 30.10.2023) Independent Examiner Lucentum Business Services Ltd Beckwth Barn WaThen Estate Lordship Road Chelmsford Essex CM13wr Approved by order of the board of trustees on ........ and signed on its half by.. ennett- Trustee Page 1
INDEPENDENT EX*INER's REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Eastern Junlor Alllance Football League I'the Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year Ènded 30 April 2024. Responsibilltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not requir8d to k audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligble for independent examinab'on. I report in restEct of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 ACY). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(51 (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in conneclon with the examinab'on giving me cause to believe.. accounltng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 20C6 Ac( or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounltng requifements of Section of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter conssdered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wth the methods and prinaFJes of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and repjrting by charities (applicate to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Finanraal RepoTting Stsndard apicable in the UK and Reputrlic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection w¢th the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enae a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ex Young BA FCA Lucentum Business Services Ltd Beckmth Barn Warren Estate Lordship Road Chelmsford Essex CM13 Date.. Pagè 2
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 2024 Unrestrscted fund 2023 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Charitatle activits'es 113,163 108,211 Investment income 103 33 Totsl 113,266 108,244 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charf(atle activities Governance costs 118,194 97,535 Total 118,194 101,857 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) (4,928) 6,387 RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fowdrd 125,520 119,133 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 120,592 125.520 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE BALANCE SHEET 30 APRIL 2024 2024 Unrestrided fund 2023 Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangitrle assets 4,661 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Debtors Cash at bank 25,939 120,245 137,148 146.184 145,814 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 125,592) 124,9551 NET CURRENT ASSETS 120,592 120,859 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT UABIUTIES 120.592 125,520 NET ASSETS 120.592 125.520 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 10 120,592 125,520 TOTAL FUNDS 120.592 125.520 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Secton 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2024. The members have not required the compary to obtain an audit of Fts finanal statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of Ihe Companies Act 201. The trustees acknedge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charrtable company keeps accounting records that comFJy with Seclions 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial ststements which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitstrle company as at the end of each financial year and of its surFlus or deficit for each finanaal year in accordance wth the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relats.ng to financial ststements, so far as applicatAe to the charItae company. (b) The notes form part of these financial ststements Page 4 continued...
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE BALANCE SHEET - continued 30 APRIL 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the provisions apleale to charf(aNe companies subject to the small companies YeMe. The financial statements were approved by the BoaTd of Trustees and authorised for issue on ..l.Kt. .l.L.:..Li>.LLfr and were signed on its tsehalf by.. S P Bennett- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES &isis of pparIng the financial statements The financial statements of the charitsble company. which is a public benefit en*'ty under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charits'es SORP {FRS 1021 Accounting and Rep)rb'ng Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicatle to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporbng Standard applicable in the UK and Repuklic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffethve 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repu1¢ of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion. Income Al income is recognised in the Statement of Finanaal Act¢vities once the charity has entidement to the funds, it is wobable that the income 11 be received and the amount can be measured reliaily. Expenditure "abilities are recognised as eXndItUre as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstruth"ve obligation commrtts'ng the charity to Ihat expenditure, it is probatle that a transfer of economic benefits wll be required in setuement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under heathngs that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to parb"cular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible tixed assets Depreciation is provided at the followng annual rates in order to write off each asset over tts estimated useful life. Plant and machinery 250h on reducing balance Stocks Stocks are valued at the lowei of cost and net realisatle value, after making due allowance foi obsolete and slow moving items. Taxation The charty is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitstrle objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for parbcular Testrictsd purposes within the objècts of the charity. Restriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds arè raised for paricular restricted purpwes. Further ex anatiOn of the nature and purwse of each fund is included in the notes to the finanaal statements. Page 6 continued...
EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Interest receivat4e- trading 103 33 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI Nét incomel(exFenditurel is stated after chargin{CredIbng)- 2024 2023 Depreciation - owned assets Surt4us on disposal of fixed assets 1,553 1839) TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, Temuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2024 nor for the year ended 30 April 2023. Trustees. expenses Trustees, experv3es of £3,35012023.' £2,285) were paid durtng the year. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Charitat4e activities 108,211 Investment income 33 Total 108.244 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities Governance costs 97,535 4.322 Totsl 101,857 NET INCOME 6,387 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 119,133 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 125,520 Page 7 continued...
EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery COST At 1 May 2023 Disposals 19,352 (19,352) At 30 April 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 May 2023 Eliminated on thsposa 14,691 114,6911 At 30 April 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 April 2024 At 30 April 2023 4,661 STOCKS 2024 2023 Stocks 25,939 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 VAT Prepayments 6,550 2,116 8,666 Page 8 continuèd...
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ¢ontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUEWITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 8,800 16,792 11,150 13,805 25,592 24,955 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 30.4.24 At 1.5.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 125,520 14.928) 120.592 TOTAL FUNDS 125,520 (4,928) 120,592 Net movement in funds. induded in the ab)ve are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Uniestricted funds General fund 113,266 (118,1941 14,928) TOTAL FUNDS 113.266 1118.194} 14,928) Comparative5 for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1.5.22 30.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 119,133 6.387 125.520 TOTAL FUNDS 119,133 6,387 125,520 Page 9 continued...
EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS-continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as foll¢)ws'. Incoming resources Resources expend6d Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 108,244 (101,857) 6,387 TOTAL FUNDS 108,244 (101,857) 8,387 A current year 12 months and Prior year 12 months combined position is as follow3.. Net movement in funds At 30.4.24 At 1.5.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 119.133 1.459 120.592 TOTAL FUNDS 119,133 1.459 120,592 A current year 12 months and prior yeaf 12 months comtrAned net movement in funth, included in the above are as follo.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 221,510 (220,051) 1,459 TOTAL FUNDS 221.510 1220.0511 1.459 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES During the year the company purchased £51,505 (2023.. £28,270) of trophies, footballs and kit from Steve P Bennett Limited. Steve Bennett a trustee of Eastern Junior Alliance is a Director and shareholder of Steve P Bennett rnited. Page10
EASTERN JUNIOR ALUANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE DETIJJLED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Investment income Interest receivable- trading 103 33 Charltable activities League Fees & Registrations Fines Pit¢h hire 94.397 17,628 1,138 88,875 14,474 4,862 113,163 108,211 Total incoming resources 113.266 108,244 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Affiliation Fees & Insurance Trophies, Engraving, Kit & Bal Ground Hire and Match Expenses Plant and machinery Loss on sale of tangitle fixed assets 2.156 33,934 26,424 2.393 33.976 14,391 1,554 (839) 61,675 52,314 Support costs othef Printing & Stationery Premises, Repaits & Sundries Telephones, Internet & Web Cos Offices Expenses & Travel 1,799 34,397 4.757 1,390 41,119 5,841 838 49.342 42,343 Governance costs Accountancy fees Legal fees 4,865 2,312 2,878 4,322 7,177 7,200 Total resources exnded 118,194 101,857 Net (expenditure)lincome (4,9281 6,387 This page does not form part of the statutory finanual statements Page 11
INDEPENDENT EXAJAINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EPSTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Independent examiner's report to the trustees of EasteTn Junior Alliance Football League ('the Companyl I report to the charity tSteeS on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the yeai ended 30 April 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitys trustees of the Company (and also its drectors for the purF%)ses of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance the requirements of the Companies Act 20C6 Ilhe 20 A¢fl. Having satisfied mysdf that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I rewrt in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as cairied out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Direth"ons 9ven ty the Charity CommiSOn undei Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act Independent examiner's sLement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attenlion in connection with the examin'on giving me cause to leve.. accounting records were not ke0 in reScl of the Company as required ty Section 386 of the 20( Act., or thè accounts do not accord V*ith those iecordg. or the accounts ¢Jo not comFly the accounting requirements of Section 3 of the 2006 Act other than any requiiement that the accounts give a true and fair view thich is not a matter considered as Part of an independent examination.. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance the methods and princikles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and rewrb.ng tty charities {applicat4e to charities preparing their accounts in accordance WTth the Finan(#al ReFotling Stsndard apF4icable in the UK and Reputlic of Ireland {FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other mattets in connection the examinatr'on to which 8ttents.on should be drawn in this report in order to enat4e a WOFer understanding of the awounts to be reached. Aex Young BA FCA Lucentum Bwness SeNices Ltd Beckwth Barn Warren Estate Lortship Road Chelmsford Essex CM13 Date: ....... Page 2