Trustees' Annual Report for the period
| From | Period start date 1 June |
2023 | To | Period end date 31 May |
2024 |
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Alnwick Town Juniors FC
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) ~~i~~ 1172758 Charity's principal address Greensfield Taylor Drive Alnwick Postcode NE66 2DH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Gordon Castle | Chair | Full Year | |
| Michael Keane | Full Year | ||
| Richard Anderson | Full Year | ||
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution Trustee selection methods passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity
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You may choose to include trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed
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additional information, where for the effective administration of the CIO. The charity trustees will make
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relevant, about: available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first
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policies and procedures appointment: adopted for the induction and a copy of the current version of this constitution; and training of trustees; a copy of the CIO’s latest trustees annual report and statement of accounts.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
The object of the CIO is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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The activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the summary of objectives set out in our governing document included provided an approved and structured environment for children and young adults to take part in an organised local community football club.
Our specific activities relate to taking part in local football leagues and aim to provide access to football participation across a range of junior and adult age groups, accessible to both the residents and Alnwick and the wider Northumberland area. We aim to promote the values of respect, fair play and of working together for the young people involved.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
We seek to promote the obvious benefits of physical exercise in our young players so that they can embrace this as an intrinsic part of their lives both during club activities but also in general, creating healthy life choices.
We carry out the necessary safeguarding requirements very carefully as part of providing a safe environment for our young people.
The Board of Trustees is mindful of and has due regard to the obligation to provide activities for the public benefit. Our structure allows us to do so, and we intend to grown in number and provide ongoing and improved facilities to continue our development as an important part of our community.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
As a club we have had a fantastic year with the following notable achievements:
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We have held our annual tournament over 2 weekends with teams ranging in age from U7 to U13, this was an exceptionally busy time for our volunteers.
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We have won the most plates/cups and trophies this season than ever before.
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Our ladies team had their most successful Women’s FA Cup run ever, reaching the 2[nd] round proper.
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Our junior teams continue to develop and expand, we have mixed and girls teams ranging from u8 through to U16. We owe a great deal to our parents, their contribution cannot be underestimated, from ferrying the players around Northumberland to paying their subs to support the club.
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We have a successful arrangement with the Newcastle United Foundation to provide additional training sessions including the highly successful Wildcats.
The Trustees and Junior Committee continue to work tirelessly in operating the building and running the club. The ability to hire out the main room for private functions to ensure the sustainability of the charity and the provision of its services to the local community.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The CIO’s policy on reserves is to maintain a sufficient level of accessible funds to sustain around two to three months of running costs. We have achieved a reserve of funds by careful management of income derived mainly from player subs and registration fees. We are committed to the level of subs from our members and their families remaining affordable and we can supplement income via fundraising activities.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
There are no funds in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
Our principal sources of funding are vital player subs and registration fees, supplemented by fundraising activities. We regularly receive income and grants towards the cost of equipment and teamwear. All sources of income are reinvested in the club and its facilities.
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) MKeane Full name(s) Michael Keane Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 28 Mar 25
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Charity Name No (if any) Alnwick Town Juniors FC 1172758 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date To from 1st June 2023 ~~es~~ Section A Receipts and payments
No (if any) 1172758 CC16a Period end date 31st May 2024 ~~-~~
Period end date To 31st May 2024
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Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||||
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| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||
| Pitch Hire | 22,883 | - | - | 22,883 | - | ||||||
| Subs and Registration Fees | 54,392 | - | - | 54,392 | - | ||||||
| Tournament Registration Fees | 4,490 | - | - | 4,490 | - | ||||||
| Fundraising | 13,922 | - | - | 13,922 | - | ||||||
| Gate Receipts | 723 | - | - | 723 | - | ||||||
| Grants - Football Foundation | 21,915 | - | 21,915 | - | |||||||
| Prize Winnings | 15,000 | - | - | 15,000 | - | ||||||
| Sponsorship | 8,777 | - | - | 8,777 | - | ||||||
| Interest Earned | 94 | 94 | - | - | 94 | - | |||||
| Donations | 500 | - | - | 500 | - | ||||||
| Service Level Agreement | 12,500 | - | - | 12,500 | - | ||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 133,280 | 21,915 | - | 155,195 | - | ||||||
| - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 133,280 21,915 - 155,195 - A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). ~~SSS5=~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||||
| Coach Development | 520 | - | - | 520 | - | ||||||
| Fines | 632 | - | - | 632 | - | ||||||
| First Aid | 54 | 54 | - | - | 54 | - | |||||
| Grounds Maintenance | 8,750 | - | - | 8,750 | - | ||||||
| League and Affiliation Fees | 4,645 | - | - | 4,645 | - | ||||||
| Match DayFood | 839 | - | - | 839 | - | ||||||
| Prize Winnings Paid | 6,502 | - | - | 6,502 | - | ||||||
| Professional Services | 1,332 | - | - | 1,332 | - | ||||||
| Presentation Expenses | 1,669 | - | - | 1,669 | - | ||||||
| Referee Fees | 3,395 | - | - | 3,395 | - | ||||||
| Rent | 120 | - | - | 120 | - | ||||||
| Subscriptions | 1,202 | - | - | 1,202 | - | ||||||
| Team and Coaches Kit | 20,286 | - | - | 20,286 | - | ||||||
| Tournament Entry | 610 | - | - | 610 | - | ||||||
| Tournament Supplies | 158 | - | - | 158 | - | ||||||
| Transport | 5,070 | - | - | 5,070 | - | ||||||
| Clubhouse Contributions | 29,801 | - | - | 29,801 | - | ||||||
| Insurance - Buildings/Contents | 10,242 | - | - | 10,242 | - | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 95,828 | - | - | 95,828 | - | ||||||
| Alnwick Town Council Loan Repayment 18,999 - - 18,999 Equipment - Tractor - 21,915 - 21,915 Equipment - Other 1,258 - - 1,258 Sub total 20,257 21,915 - 42,172 - A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ~~———~~ ~~———~~ |
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| Total payments 116,085 21,915 - 138,000 - Net of receipts/(payments) 17,195 - - 17,195 - A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - ~~SSS~~ |
| A6 Cash funds last year end **Cash funds this year end ** |
21,385 | - | - | 21,385 | - | ||||
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| 38,580 | - | - | 38,580 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Alnwick Town Juniors FC On accounts for the year ended 31st May 2024 Charity no (if any) 1172758 Set out on pages TAR and CC16a I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls 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 carrying 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 matters have come to my attention n connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent èxaminerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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. Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any)= Address: IER October 2018
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018