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2023-05-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1177142

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

PM+M Solutions for Business LLP Chartered Accountants New Century House Greenbank Technology Park Challenge Way Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5QB

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr R H Graham Mr I J Holcroft Mrs D Newman Mr D E Radice Mr D M Scott Mr E P Westhead Mrs J Woodward Mr R Yates Mr D Porter Mr W Rostron Mr P Whitman (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mr A J Morris (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mrs M Allanson (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mrs C A Hanson (Appointed 30 May 2023) Charity number 1177142 Principal address Ramsgreave Drive Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8BN Independent examiner PM+M Solutions for Business LLP New Century House Greenbank Technology Park Challenge Way Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5QB

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 15

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023.

The club was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 13 February 2018 under Charity registration number 1177142. It operates from the Club's ground at Ramsgreave Drive, Blackburn.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the club's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The club's objects are:

1) to promote and encourage community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing Rugby Union football ("facilities" means land, buildings, equipment and organising sporting activities);

2) to provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life; and

3) to advance the education of children and young people through such means as the trustees think fit in accordance with the law of charity ("the objects").

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the club should undertake.

Financial review

Net incoming resources for the year totalled £30,602. Total fund balances as at 31 May 2023 were £548,826, of which £28,451 were restricted.

The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the club is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

Structure, governance and management

The members of the club and those persons admitted to membership by the Charity Trustees, in accordance with the constitution, shall be the members of the club.

The Charity Trustees shall manage the affairs of the Club and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the Club. There must be at least five Charity Trustees and in addition three Property Trustees. The maximum number of Charity/Elected Trustees that can be appointed is sixteen. The maximum number of Property Trustees is four (twenty in total).

The first Charity Trustees shall retire immediately prior to the general meeting in the year but may be re-elected in accordance with the Constitution.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr R H Graham Mr I J Holcroft Mrs D Newman Mr D E Radice Mr D M Scott Mr E P Westhead Mr M Williams (Resigned 30 May 2023) Mrs J Woodward Mr R Yates Mr D Porter Mr W Rostron Mr P Whitman (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mr A J Morris (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mrs M Allanson (Appointed 30 May 2023) Mrs C A Hanson (Appointed 30 May 2023)

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the Club. All of the trustees are members of the Club.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Denise Newman

Ian Holcroft Denise Newman .............................. .............................. Mr I J Holcroft Mrs D Newman Trustee Trustee Dated: ...................... 20/02/2024 Dated:...................... 20/02/2024

Paul Westhead

.............................. Mr E P Westhead Trustee Dated:...................... 20/02/2024

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the club and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the club for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the club and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the club and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club (the club) for the year ended 31 May 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the club you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the club’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Ceri Dixon BSc ACA PM+M Solutions for Business LLP

New Century House Greenbank Technology Park Challenge Way Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5QB

20/02/2024 Dated: .........................

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
33,415
17,758
Charitable activities
4
75,932
13,164
Investments
5
-
33
Total income
109,347
30,955
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
-
24,728
Charitable activities
7
84,972
-
Total resources
expended
84,972
24,728
Net incoming resources
24,375
6,227
Net movement in funds
24,375
6,227
Fund balances at 1
June 2022
496,000
22,224
Fund balances at 31
May 2023
520,375
28,451
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
51,173
28,447
18,618
89,096
74,445
-
33
-
2
140,302
102,892
18,620
24,728
-
21,101
84,972
74,132
-
109,700
74,132
21,101
30,602
28,760
(2,481)
30,602
28,760
(2,481)
518,224
465,541
24,705
548,826
494,301
22,224
Total
2022
£
47,065
74,445
2
121,512
21,101
74,132
95,233
26,279
26,279
490,246
516,525

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MAY 2023

2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
401,267
Current assets
Debtors
11
213,880
102,118
Cash at bank and in hand
165,802
117,059
379,682
219,177
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
(69,163)
(94,501)
Net current assets
310,519
Total assets less current liabilities
711,786
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
15
(162,960)
Net assets
548,826
Income funds
Restricted funds
17
28,451
Unrestricted funds
General unrestricted funds
354,974
328,900
Revaluation reserve
165,401
165,401
520,375
548,826
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
..............................
........................
..............................
Mr I J Holcroft
Mrs D Newman
Mr E P Westhead
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Paul Westhead
Ian Holcroft
20/02/2024
Denise Newman
£
391,849
124,676
516,525
-
516,525
22,224
494,301
516,525

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club is a charitable incorporated organisation registered at the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the club's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The club is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The club has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the club. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the club has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the club is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the club has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings nil Plant and machinery 25% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 10% reducing balance Clubhouse 2.5% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the club reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The club has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the club's balance sheet when the club becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans are initially recognised at transaction price , where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the club’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to net income/(expenditure) for the year so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the club’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and gifts
8,005
-
Other general grants
3,568
-
Subscriptions and sponsorships
21,842
17,758
Gift Aid
-
-
33,415
17,758
For the year ended 31 May 2022
28,447
18,618
Total
2023
£
8,005
3,568
39,600
-
51,173
Total
2022
£
8,097
9,000
26,712
3,256
47,065
47,065

4 Charitable activities

Advertising
Functions and hires
International tickets
Other income
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2023
£
44,713
600
27,650
16,133
89,096
75,932
13,164
89,096
2022
£
34,221
4,700
22,386
13,138
74,445
74,445
-
74,445

5 Investments

Restricted Restricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Interest receivable 33 2

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

6 Raising funds

7 Restricted
funds
2023
£
Clothing and kit
3,274
Trophies and medals
368
Tournament entry fees
200
Player subsistence
8,071
Pitch fees
12,500
Trading costs
Other trading activities
315
24,728
Charitable activities
Total
2022
£
3,471
-
150
4,980
12,500
-
21,101
Rates
Repairs and maintenance
Bank charges
Postage and stationery
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Non-bank interest on loans
Accountancy fees
Insurance
Programmes
International ticket purchases
Heat and light
Other charitable expenditure
2023
£
608
26,159
846
-
7,649
8,207
3,260
2,650
187
391
27,304
11,098
(3,387)
84,972
2022
£
394
27,488
868
631
7,624
4,919
-
2,700
236
296
23,381
5,595
-
74,132

During the year there was independent examination fees of £1,750 (2022 - £1,750).

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the club during the year.

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

10 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land
and buildings
Plant and
machinery
Fixtures and
fittings
Clubhouse
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 June 2022
215,401
872
14,089
187,432
Additions
-
13,500
2,205
2,083
Disposals
-
(872)
-
-
At 31 May 2023
215,401
13,500
16,294
189,515
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 June 2022
-
655
4,624
20,666
Depreciation charged in the year
-
2,813
1,138
4,202
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
(655)
-
-
At 31 May 2023
-
2,813
5,762
24,868
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2023
215,401
10,687
10,532
164,647
At 31 May 2022
215,401
217
9,465
166,766
11
Debtors
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Trade debtors
1,952
Other debtors
208,746
Accrued income
3,182
213,880
Total
£
417,794
17,788
(872)
434,710
25,945
8,153
(655)
33,443
401,267
391,849
2022
£
120
99,039
2,959
102,118

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

12 Loans and overdrafts

Bank overdrafts
Other loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
2023
£
239
214,785
215,024
59,474
155,550
2022
£
-
72,182
72,182
72,182
-

13 Finance lease commitments

Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
2023 2022
£ £
Within one year - 693

The lease term is 2 years, beginning in October 2020. The average effective borrowing rate for the year was 5.58%. Interest rates are fixed at the contract date. This lease on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank overdrafts
12
Obligations under finance leases
13
Other borrowings
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
16
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
239
1,092
59,235
(2,168)
-
6,148
4,617
69,163
2022
£
-
693
72,182
3,694
9,375
5,857
2,700
94,501

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Obligations under finance leases
13
Borrowings
16
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 June 2022
Released from previous periods
Deferred income at 31 May 2023
2023
£
7,410
155,550
162,960
2023
£
-
2023
£
-
9,375
(9,375)
-
2022
£
-
-
-
2022
£
9,375
2022
£
9,375
2,913
6,462
9,375

17 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 June 2021 resources expended 1 June 2022 resources expended 31 May 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Mini & Youth -
general fund 10,045 16,370 (21,101) 5,314 18,585 (24,728) (829)
Mini & Youth -
touring fund 14,660 2,250 - 16,910 - - 16,910
Colts touring
fund - - - - 12,370 - 12,370
24,705 18,620 (21,101) 22,224 30,955 (24,728) 28,451

BLACKBURN RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023

18
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31
May 2023 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
401,267
-
401,267
391,849
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
282,068
28,451
310,519
102,452
22,224
Long term liabilities
(162,960)
-
(162,960)
-
-
520,375
28,451
548,826
494,301
22,224
Total
2022
£
391,849
124,676
-
516,525