Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Bowers and Pitsea Youth Football Club members of
On accounts for the year 30[th] June 2025 Charity no 1173590 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 and 4 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in responsibilities of accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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 evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently 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 In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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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 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: P Mckelvey Date: 27 Apr 2026 ~~PO |~~ Paul McKelvey (Apr 27, 2026, 3:48pm) Name: P. McKelvey & Co ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 19 Lime Avenue, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2HY ~~Cs~~
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May 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
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 .
N/A
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May 2018
IER
Bowers and Pitsea Youth Football Club 1173590 Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01/07/2024 To from ~~ee~~ Section A Receipts and payments
01/07/2024 30/06/2025 To
CC16a ~~-~~
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Donations | 40,623 | - | - | 40,623 | 23,690 | ||||
| Trainingand tournament fees | 30,896 | - | - | 30,896 | 56,624 | ||||
| Charitable tradingreceipts | 150 | - | - | 150 | 195 | ||||
| Members' subscriptions | 16,472 | - | - | 16,472 | 11,128 | ||||
| Sponsorships | 6,658 | - | - | 6,658 | - | ||||
| Fundraisingevents | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
94,799 | - | - | 94,799 | 91,637 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 94,799 - - 94,799 91,637 ~~——————~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| Advertising | 1,692 | - | - | 1,692 | 1,638 | ||||
| Sponsorships and sponsor costs | - | - | - | ||||||
| Cost of fundraisingevents | 1,874 | - | - | 1,874 | 2,789 | ||||
| Direct charitable activity | 80,075 | - | - | 80,075 | 77,849 | ||||
| Governance costs | 3,895 | - | - | 3,895 | 1,779 | ||||
| Other costs | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Bank and mechant charges | 777 | - | - | 777 | - | ||||
| Repairs and maintenance | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 88,313 | - | - | 88,313 | 84,055 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Computer Equipment 1,459 - - 1,459 3,731 - - - - Sub total 1,459 - - 1,459 3,731 Total payments 89,772 - - 89,772 87,786 ~~———_—~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) | 5,027 | 5,027 | - | - | - 5,027 | - 5,027 | - 5,027 | - 5,027 | 3,851 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - - | - - | - - | - | - | ||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 51,151 | 51,151 | - - | - - | - - | 51,151 | 47,300 | ||
| Cash funds this year end | 56,178 | 56,178 | - | - | - 56,178 | - 56,178 | - 56,178 | 51,151 |
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
20/04/2026
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Bowers and Pitsea Youth Football Club 1173590 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/07/2024 30/06/2025 To from ~~=~~ Section A Receipts and payments Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Current account 43,598 - - Current account 12,580 - - - - - Total cash funds 56,178 - - ~~== ==~~ (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~—————~~ Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B3 Investment assets - - - - - - - - ~~—————~~ Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B4 Assets retained for the Storage Container Unrestricted 1,240 - charity’s own use Computer Equipment Unrestricted 2,060 - Veo camerer system Unrestricted 3,731 - - - ~~——_———~~ Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates (optional) (optional) B5 Liabilities - - - ~~———~~ Signed by one or two trustees on Date of behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval Michael Barnard Michael Barnard 27 Apr 2026 Michael Barnard (Apr 27, 2026, 3:21pm) ~~——~~
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
20/04/2026
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/2024 Period start date To 30/06/2025 Period end date Charity name: Bowers and Pitsea Youth Football Club
Charity registration number: 1173590
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | ||
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| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose is to provide facilities and coaching for children to participate in football |
| 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 |
Coaching of nearly 1000 children of all ages, abilities, genders and ethnic backgrounds. Keeps children off the streets, helps fitness, well being and helps reduce obesity |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have witnessed the pleasure experienced by the children on the pitches and are aware of the health benefits |
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 | Having spoken to volunteers and officials they reported that apart from there is little change from last years report. The charity continues to provide coaching to children both in the community and at some schools. The youth continue to excel and win awards. The charity sees numerous benefits through greater community spirit and healthier, happier children |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 financial position has remained positive with £51,151 in the bank at the year end. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Cash reserves held purely to provide funding to meet the charities objectives. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £63,209 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | None |
Additional information (optional)
You may 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 (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| 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 decided on basis of sporting knowledge, financial expertise and knowledge of child welfare and safety. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| 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
| Charity name | Bowers and Pitsea Youth Football Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | Bowers in the Community |
| Registered charity number | 1173590 |
| Charity’s principal address | Crown Avenue Pitsea Essex SS13 2BE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Barnard | ||||
| Darren Scorey | Child Protection | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Cash assets to be used towards cost of coaching and playing of football and support of children in sport |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
All assets are held in the charities name |
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
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) Michael Barnard Full name(s) Michael David Barnard Michael Barnard (Apr 27, 2026, 3:21pm) Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 27 Apr 2026