Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2020 Period start date To 31 March 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Cerebral Palsy United Football Club
Charity registration number: 1175709
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 To provide or assist in the
purposes of the charity provisions of facilities to play
as set out in its football, including coaching for
governing document children and adults with Cerebral
Palsy and acquired brain injuries,
with the interest of social welfare
for recreation or other leisure
time occupation of individuals
who have such facilities by
reason of their disability.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and CP United offers physical support
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activities in relation to and training to participants,
those purposes for the helping them develop their
public benefit, in movement, skills and capabilities
particular, the activities, across all aspects of everyday
projects or services life. CP United also offers ongoing
identified in the psychological and social support
accounts. to participants and families
creating a positive impact in their
lives.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Cerebral Palsy United Football
whether the trustees Club can confirm the trustees
have had regard to the have reviewed the guidance
guidance issued by the issued by the Charity Commission
Charity Commission on on public benefit.
public benefit
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SORP reference
Grant applications are made
Para 1.38 through the committee with
Policy on grant making visibility and authorisation by the
trustees.
All social investment made by the
Policy on social Para 1.38 charity is in the form of:
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investment including Dedicated long term facility
program related hire to ensure the charity
investment has established regional
centres for its activities
Kit and equipment purchase
to ensure the needs of the
players are met and a sense
of team spirit and pride is
established.
Establishing long term
services of qualified
coaches to deliver training
sessions.
Providing subsidised access
to outdoor pursuits and
activity centres in National
Parks.
All contributions made by players
Para 1.38 and members are on a voluntary
Contribution made by basis either in cash each week or
volunteers via monthly standing orders.
Other
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
In addition to the standard
provision of services to players,
parents and guardians the
Summary of the main Charity has made a number of
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achievements of the significant achievements during
charity, identifying the this year despite the Covid
difference the charity’s pandemic.
work has made to the
circumstances of its Following both Central
beneficiaries and any Government, Local Authorities,
wider benefits to society and the Football Association the
as a whole. delivery of training and support
through football has been made
in a compliant, structured and
safe manner. This has allowed the
continuing support to Children
with complex needs in an
environment where outdoor
space and the access to suitable
exercise has been at a premium.
Two outdoor adventure sessions
were held in the Lake District
allowing players between the
ages of 11 and 15 to experience
Gorge Walking, Raft Building,
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Archery and other similar activities. Again this delivered valuable mental wellbeing and physical confidence children at a time when such opportunities are restricted. This was made possible by grant fund award.
Over the year the charity has seen its registered members increase significantly, particularly in the more regional sessions taking place on weeknights. Many new members have serious needs and require one to one coaching. As a result, in Merseyside the volunteer support of student physiotherapists has been secured to support the sessions, providing valuable experience to their studies and maximising the support offered to players.
Our team of regular FA qualified coaches has also being expanded to meet the growing needs of the member base and allow a greater number of small groups in order to maximise the influence and benefits on the players.
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Our objectives over this year were to:
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Maintain support and contact with the charity members though virtual meets with coaches, individual meetings in a socially distanced open space, facilitated by our head coach.
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Win a grant that allowed, when permissible a series of outdoor adventure sessions to promote confidence and mental wellbeing.
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Expand the staff and volunteer base to support the increase in members.
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Establish long term regional facilities to support weekday sessions across the North West.
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The committee and trustees feel
pleased with the annual
performance against these
objectives.
The provision of services through
coach invoice payments and
Performance of facility hire has been made
fundraising activities Para 1.41 possible by grant funds and
against objectives set utilisation of the funds in this
manner continues to be a priority.
The delivery of the outdoor
adventure sessions was a
significant success and delivered
notable social value. This format
remains a viable basis for future
fund applications and
opportunities will be targeted as
a result.
Investment performance The charity has no financial
against objectives investments.
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Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Charity financial position
financial position at the remains health and as expected.
end of the period
Statement explaining Para 1.22 CP United held reserves of
the policy for holding £12,000 up to March 2020. This
reserves stating why covered facility hire and payment
they are held of coaches invoices for 8 months
if donations were to cease and
grants could not be secured.
Due to continued Covid impact it
was decided to increase reserves
to £18,000 in July. The option to
defer donations (due to family
budgets) has remained in place
with reserve offering additional
security for the club accounts,
covering provision of sessions to
the expanded member base seen
this year.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £18,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 The charity does not hold zero
reserves reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 The charity does not have fund(s)
in deficit materially in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no known uncertainties
uncertainties about the about the charity continuing as a
charity continuing as a going concern
going concern
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Principles sources of funding are
voluntary contributions form
The charity’s principal members and grants issued by
sources of funds Para 1.47 the Football Association – The
(including any charity is registered with all
fundraising) regional FAs in the North West
and eligible for such grants.
Grant applications are made on
the back of a specific need or
Investment policy and provision, such as the Outdoor
objectives including any Para 1.46 Adventure sessions or giving the
social investment policy charity flexibility to offer a
adopted postponement of donations
during Covid due to furlough or
job loss. This allows the
continued support to younger
members with the highest needs
despite any financial hardship
their parents or guardians may be
enduring.
Covid remains a risk to the
charity in allowing it to maximise
A description of the Para 1.46 its reach across the North West
principal risks facing the and it’s provision of sessions to
charity its members.
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees can be nominated by
methods including other members or can put
details of any themselves forward for selection.
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or The decision to accept a trustee
name of any person or nomination onto the board is
body entitled to appoint through vote at a trustee meeting
one or more trustees and must be unanimous by all
existing trustees.
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New trustees must undertake a
DBS check and also complete the
Policies and procedures Online Safeguarding for
adopted for the Para 1.51 Committee course through the FA
induction and training of website
trustees
The charity comprises of:
The charity’s A committee made up of coaches,
organisational structure Para 1.51 parents and adult players. The
and any wider network committee consists of at least
with which the charity one member representing each
works regional area in which the charity
operates in the North West.
A board of trustees.
The charity is affiliated with the
FA through each regional FA.
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Cerebral Palsy United Football Club
Other name the charity CP United, CPUFC
uses
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Registered charity 1175709
number
Charity’s principal 11, Princes Park Mansions, Croxteth Road, Liverpool,
address L8 3SA
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Philip Mark Chairperson
1
Coney
James Andrew Treasurer
2
Trafford
Daniel Carl Secretary
3
Carter
Alice Cordelia
4
Ferrebe
5 Abigail Oliver
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) James Trafford Daniel Carter Position (eg Treasurer Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 21[st] January 2022
CP United Charity Accounts
Compiled by James Trafford (Treasurer)
Profit and Loss - Financial Year 2020 to 2021
| Apr20 May20 Jun20 Jul20 Aug20 Sep20 Oct20 Nov20 Dec20 Jan21 Feb21 Mar21 |
Total |
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| Income | |
| Income 2,159.00 2,186.49 1,972.00 3,263.67 8,897.42 4,422.67 15,276.08 4,010.76 1,181.00 4,673.23 1,192.82 1,277.00 |
54,021.94 |
| Other revenue | |
| Outgoings | |
| Outgoings 1,981.19 1,365.66 1,142.87 1,665.59 1,880.25 2,172.54 3,283.55 3,721.50 2,032.85 2,474.04 2,358.00 10,449.49 |
47,077.85 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Grossprofit 177.81 820.83 829.13 1,598.08 7,017.17 2,250.13 11,992.53 289.26 851.85 - 2,199.19 1,165.18 - 9,172.49 - |
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| (Grossprofit YTD) 3,852.35 - 3,031.52 - 2,202.39 - 604.31 - 6,412.86 8,662.99 20,655.52 20,944.78 20,092.93 22,292.12 21,126.94 11,954.45 |
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| Opening Balance Oct '17 | As of 31/03/21 |
| Closing cash balance 14,308.53 15,129.36 15,958.49 17,556.57 24,573.74 26,823.87 38,816.40 39,105.66 38,253.81 40,453.00 39,287.82 30,115.33 |
30,115.33 |
| Restricted Reserves 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 |
18,000.00 |
| Unrestricted balance 2,308.53 3,129.36 3,958.49 443.43 - 6,573.74 8,823.87 20,816.40 21,105.66 20,253.81 22,453.00 21,287.82 12,115.33 |
12,115.33 |
Note: These accounts represent the ongoing financial activities of CP United Football Club as a registered charity. CP United Football Club does not own any physical assets such as buildings, vehicles or large equipment. Facilities are paid for on a rental basis at the point of use.
CP United has no permanent employees. Coaching Staff are paid monthly on submission of invoices for services rendered.
Restricted reserves have been increased over the Covid lockdown period (starting March 2020) based on the following rationale:
Despite Covid we have seen an increasing number of players joining CP United over our training hubs in Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria.
Families have seen a tightening of budgets due to furlough, lockdown and redundancies. CP United have offered players families to suspend their donations if necessary.
CP United recongise that throughout lockdown online support and the recent restart of training sessions we as a club do not want to be in a position where it has to scale back on the regional coverage provided to players or the capacity for new players.
CP United Charity Accounts
Compiled by James Trafford (Treasurer)
Profit and Loss - Financial Year 2020 to 2021
| Apr20 May20 Jun20 Jul20 Aug20 Sep20 Oct20 Nov20 Dec20 Jan21 Feb21 Mar21 |
Total |
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| Income | 54,021.94 |
| Income 2,159.00 2,186.49 1,972.00 3,263.67 8,897.42 4,422.67 15,276.08 4,010.76 1,181.00 4,673.23 1,192.82 1,277.00 |
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| Other revenue | |
| Outgoings | |
| Outgoings 1,981.19 1,365.66 1,142.87 1,665.59 1,880.25 2,172.54 3,283.55 3,721.50 2,032.85 2,474.04 2,358.00 10,449.49 |
47,077.85 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Grossprofit 177.81 820.83 829.13 1,598.08 7,017.17 2,250.13 11,992.53 289.26 851.85 - 2,199.19 1,165.18 - 9,172.49 - |
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| (Grossprofit YTD) 3,852.35 - 3,031.52 - 2,202.39 - 604.31 - 6,412.86 8,662.99 20,655.52 20,944.78 20,092.93 22,292.12 21,126.94 11,954.45 |
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| Opening Balance Oct '17 | As of 31/03/21 |
| Closing cash balance 14,308.53 15,129.36 15,958.49 17,556.57 24,573.74 26,823.87 38,816.40 39,105.66 38,253.81 40,453.00 39,287.82 30,115.33 |
30,115.33 |
| Restricted Reserves 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00 |
18,000.00 |
| Unrestricted balance 2,308.53 3,129.36 3,958.49 443.43 - 6,573.74 8,823.87 20,816.40 21,105.66 20,253.81 22,453.00 21,287.82 12,115.33 |
12,115.33 |
Note: These accounts represent the ongoing financial activities of CP United Football Club as a registered charity. CP United Football Club does not own any physical assets such as buildings, vehicles or large equipment. Facilities are paid for on a rental basis at the point of use.
CP United has no permanent employees. Coaching Staff are paid monthly on submission of invoices for services rendered.
Restricted reserves have been increased over the Covid lockdown period (starting March 2020) based on the following rationale:
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Despite Covid we have seen an increasing number of players joining CP United over our training hubs in Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria.
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Families have seen a tightening of budgets due to furlough, lockdown and redundancies. CP United have offered players families to suspend their donations if necessary.
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CP United recongise that throughout lockdown online support and the recent restart of training sessions we as a club do not want to be in a position where it has to scale back on the regional coverage provided to players or the capacity for new players.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed:
Name: Bernadette McGowan
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): Address: Address: 82, Henderland Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1JG Date: 30/01/22