Charity number: 1177250
BEHIND EVERY KICK
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

BEHIND EVERY KICK
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
Independent examiner's report
statement of financial activities
10
Balanco sheet
Notes to the financial $tatement$
12-21

BEHIND EVERY KICK
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Trustees
David Pollock, Chair
Timothy Shaw (resigned 15 December 20251
Steven Davidson lappoinled 25 March 20261
Amira Mohamed
Jack Green IResigned 1 December 20241
Charlty reglstered
number
1177250
Prlnclpal offlce
CIO David Pollock
18 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QP
Independent Examlner
Edward Passmore FCA
BKL Audit LLP
35 Ballards Lane
London
N3 1XW
Bankers
Metro Bank
One Soulhamplon Row
London
WC1B SHA
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BEHIND EVERY KICK
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Behind Every Kick for the year
ended 31 August 2025.
Objectives and activities
a. Polieies and objectives
The objectives of the charity 8s per it's goveming documents are..
For the public benefit to promote the eduealion (including soei818nd physical tr8iningl of people under the age
of 21, in such ways as the Charity Trustees think fit, including by".
1. Delivering personal development and life skills training at schools and sports clubs which build confidence,
resilience, motivation, ambition and communication skills.
2. Delivering opportunib'es for mentoring and work experience lo the young people we serve, for as long as they
choose to remain connected lo Behind Every Kick.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidanee 'Public benefit." running a
charity IPB21'.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The Charity undertakes to provide a model of inform81 education to its beneficiaries through various
partnerships and initiatives further described under the achievements and performance section of this report.
c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit
The Charity provides public benefit by providing programmes based on informal education to beneficiaries
under the age of 21.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
A mess8ge fmm the Chaim)8n of Behind Every Kick."
With close to 1 million young people in the UK not in education, employment or training INEETI, the need for
our work is greater than ever. We rèmain steadfast in our commitment to level the playing field for young people
and strive lo ensure that the talent and work ethic of those we serve, rather than their socioeconomic
background, will determine what they are able lo achieve. To this end, we ensure our progomme is relevant,
accessible and engaging to our beneficiaries and are proud lo report on the imp8cI it has made during the
course of our 2024125 cycle.
We are goteful for the Continued support we receive from teachers, sports coaches, funding and charitable
Partners and our expert sports psychologist network who work with us to develop our programme and share our
vision and commitment lo helping young people reach their full potential.
We also owe 8 debt of gratitude to our growing network of supporters and corporate partners who Inspi￿ our
beneficiaries by providing ex￿riences and opportunities that enhan￿ their future employment prospects and
offer pathways for them to showcase their talent.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl
The following highlights stand out but are by no means exhaustive".
11 We were able lo increase the number of young people entering the Behind Every Kick programme during the
2024125 cycle due lo existing partner schools asking us lo return to deliver to a new cohort of their students.
Additionally, thanks to referfftls within school federations, we were able to partner with 8 number of new
schools. During 2024125 we delivered our programme lo young people at Haberdashers, Cr8yford Academy,
Haberdashers, Hatcham Academy, Haberd8shers' Knights Academy, Harris Academy C18pham, Harris
Academy Crystal P81ace, Harris Academy St John's Wood, Harris Academy Tollenham, Harris Academy
Willesden, lan Mik8rdo High School, Six 21.
21 As part of our Behind Every Kick Connect offering, we deliVe￿d online and in person experiences for young
people in partnership with our corporate supporters. We are constantly seeking new partners across as many
seelors as possible lo expand the number of opportunities we are able lo offer lo young people.
31 We produced our first formal impael report which will now be published annu811y on our website.
41 We staged our first gr8du8tion event for programme participants across the Harris Academy Federation in
December 2024.
51 Our partnership with EY Lane4 continues to enhance our work. They have provided more pro bono offers of
expertise and guidan￿ from across their business.
61 In partnership with EY L8ne4 we delivered our corporate t81ent development programme 'Behind Every Kick
Clubhouse, for a fourth year. This programme was delivered to delegates from 3 businesses across a onge of
industry and professional seetors. The model is now well established and rooted in social impact whereby
businesses subscribing lo Clubhouse donate to Behind Every Kick in exchange for their delegates" places on
the programme. Every donation funds up to five young people lo benefit from the Behind Every Kick
programme.
71 We have benefitted from a range of fundraising initiatives, including The Big Give las selected by The
Childhood Trust for a seventh consecutive year," a fundraising dinner held at Lord's MCC with keynote speakers
Mark Hunter, Clare Griffiths, Sophie Carrigill and Fonkie Allen who have all represented Team GB at the
Olympic or Paralympic Games, our second annual Behind Every Kick golf day and fourth consecutive 5-a-side
football tourn8ment- with 8 teams paying to participate - in support of Behind Every Kick.
The YearAhe8d
It is intended that by this time next year, we will have".
Renewed our Trustee board lo ensure we have the right expertise lo drive the charity forward.
Work towards finding sustainable funding for our programme through corporate partnerships, grants and
foundations and the exploration of pupil premium contributions.
Develop our relationship as a Sport4Life impact partner and learn from their success in securing funding
and building a strong, diverse board of trustees.
Develop our offering lo attract new corporate partners who are able to offer further development
opportunib'es to our young people.
Conduct a thorough review of the 8 week Behind Every Kick programme lo update the leaming materials.
Implement a new feedback system that charts young people's development through the programme and the
programme's impact upon them in more depth.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl
in
The Behind Every Kick Trainers
resent
rogramme
articipants with their certificates
Harris Academy Federation Graduation ￿rernonY with Paralympic gold medalist Frankie Allen
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl
Pro
ramme
raduales
artici
ale in team buildin
exercise al EY in Cana
Wharf
Olympic gold medalist Hollie Peame-webb shares insights from her career with programme graduates
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Aehievements and performance Icontinuedl
Young people who have completed the programme and completed work experien￿ attend annual fundraising
dinner at Lord's cricket
round
Amlra Moh•mm•d
Amira Mohamed addosses the Long Room at Lords
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BEHIND EVERY KICK
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Financial review
a. Going coneem
After making 8ppropriale enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate
resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details ￿gardIng the adoption of the
going concern basis ean be found in the aceounling policies.
b. Reserves policy
The Charity has not reached a position where il is able to instigate a specific reserves policy. The Trustees are
in the process of agreèing to the longer-term stratègy for the Charity and will look to establish 8 reserves policy
with the aim of s8fegu8rding the activities of the Charity into the futu￿.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are
in place to miligale exposure to major risks.
c. Review of the period
During the year the Charity received donations of £77,883 12024". £142,904) and total income was £194,070
12024." £173,374). Tot81 resources expended were £211,061 12024." £173,569) with a net decrease in funds of
£16,991 12024. dee￿ase of £1951.
Structure, govemance and management
a. Constitution
Behind Every Kick is 8 Charitable Incorporated Org8nisation, number 1177250, and is conslituled under
Memorandum of Association dated 20th February 2018.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
New Trustees are appointed by selection by the current Trustees of the charity by a simple majority vole. New
Trustees are selected to add their expertise or knowledge to the board of Trustees.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.
Mr David Pollock lappoinled September 20231
Mr Timothy Shaw (resigned 15 December 20251
Mr Stevèn D8vidson18ppointed 25 M8rch 20261
Mr Jack Green (resigned December 20241
Ms Amira Mohammed (Appointed 28 March 20241
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BEHIND EVERY KICK
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the fin8nci81 statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Aecepled Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for
each financial which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financi81
statements, the Trustees are required to".
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021",
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent",
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the Charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Memorandum of Association. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
davidffjoh
steven Davidson
Trustee
Dale..
1510612026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Behind Every Kick I'the Charity.)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August
2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 ACYI.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. l Confirm that no matters have come to my attention in eonneelion with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect".
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act", or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and Content of
accounts set out in the Ch8rilies (Aceounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and f81¢ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examinab'on.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stale lo the Charity's
Trustees those matters l am required lo stale lo them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than
the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed..
Dated. 1510612026
Edward Passmore FCA
BKL Audit LLP
35 Ballards Lane
London
N3 1XW
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BEHIND EVERY KICK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
other trading activities
15.000
62.883
116.187
77.883
116.187
342.904
30,4TO
Total income
15,000
179,070
194,070
173,374
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
56.557
138.263
56.557
154.504
37,604
135,965
16.241
Total expenditure
16,241
194,820
211,061
173,569
Net movement in funds
{1.241)
115.750)
116.991)
(195)
Reconciliation of funds:
Totsl funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
6.264
{1,2411
8.900
115,7501
15,164
116,9911
15,359
{195)
Total funds carried forward
5.023
{6.850)
{1.827)
15,164
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
2025
2024
Note
Current assets
Cash al bank and in hand
5,206
17,084
5.206
17,084
Current liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
10
{7,033)
(1,920)
Net current liabilities l assets
11.827}
75.164
Total net assets
11,827}
15,164
Charity funds
Reslricled funds
11
5.023
16,850}
6,264
8,900
Unrestricted funds
11
Total funds
1,827)
15,164
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
steven Davidson
Trustee
Dale..
1510612026
The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
General information
Behind Every Kick is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered on 20th February 2018 in England
& Wales with charity registration number 1177250.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial ststements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021-
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 IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
Behind Every Kick meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant
accounb.ng policy.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees have assessed the financial position at the period end and deemed that the Charity is
a going concem. This conclusion is formed as any shortfalls are kindly guaranteed by David Pollock.
If the shortfall is unable lo be covered then the Charity will reduce the number of sessions which it
provides to schools until more funding becomes available.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entillemenl to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amoLJnt of income receivable can be measured reliably.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic
benefit lo a third party, 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 classified by
activity. The costs of each acb.vity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs inVo￿ed in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity
and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the
basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on raising fLJnds includes all expendilLJre incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes costs of 811 fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on dIreC￿Y undertaking the activities which further the
Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
2.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balan￿ sheet date as a result of a past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in selllemenl, and the
amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the Charity anticipates il will pay to settle the debt or the
amount il has re￿iVed as advanced payments for the goods or services it musl provide.
Provisions are measured al the best estimate of the amounts required to sellle the obligation. Where
the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted al the pre-tax discount rale that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Slalement of financial activities as a finan￿ cost.
2.7 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted fvnds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fvnd.
Income from donations and legacies
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Donations
15,000
62,883
77.883
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Income from donations and legacies (continued)
Restrict8d Unrestrictgd
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Donations
15,000
127,904
142,904
Income from othor trading activities
Income from fundraising events
Unrgstricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Fundraising
116,187
116.187
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Fundraising
30,470
30.470
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Fundraising
56,557
56.557
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Fundraising
37,604
37,604
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Supporting education through sport
16,241
138,263
154,504
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Supporting education through sport
8, 736
127,229
135,965
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
Support
costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Supporting education through sport
113,257
41,247
154.504
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Supporting education through sport
90,669
45,296
135,965
Analysis of dirgct costs
Supporting
education
through
sport
2025
Total
funds
2025
Trainers
22,207
91,050
22.207
91,050
Consultancy
113,257
113,257
Supporting
education
through sport
2024
Total
funds
2024
Trainers
Consultancy
24,757
65.912
24,757
65,912
90.669
90,669
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Analysis of expenditure by activities Icontinuedl
Analysis of support costs
Supporting
education
through
sport
2025
Total
funds
2025
Website and social media
Sundry
Admin support
Subscriptions
Insuran
Governance costs
16,481
5,359
15,160
734
1,113
2,400
16,481
5,359
15,160
734
1,113
2,400
41,247
41.247
Governance costs were comprised of £2,400 for the independent examination.
Supporting
education
through sport
2024
Total
funds
2024
Website and social media
Sundry
Admin support
Subscriptions
Insuran
Governance costs
15.435
364
15,435
364
18.040
18,040
648
648
996
996
2,199
7,614
2,199
7,614
Travel
45.296
45,296
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Independent examiner's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the Ch8rily's independent examiner for the p￿paratIon and
independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts
2,400
1,920
Trustees. remuneration and expensos
During the year, no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration or other benefits (2024- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
7,033
1,920
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11. Statement of funds
statement of funds - current year
Balance at 1
September
2024
Balance at
31 August
2025
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General funds
8.900
179.070
{194.8201
{6.850)
Restrlcted funds
The Fore
6.264
15,000
116.2411
5.023
Total of funds
15.164
194.070
{211,0611
{1.827)
The Fo
Monies kindly donated by The Fore to support the charity with marketing, design and events.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11. Statement of funds (continued)
statement of funds - prior year
Balance al
I September
2023
Balance at
31 August
2023
Incon7e Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
15,359
158,374
(164, 833)
8,900
Restrlcted funds
The Fore
15,000
(8, 736)
6.264
Total of funds
15,359
173,374
(173,569)
15,164
12. Analysls of net assets between funds
Anatysls of net assets between funds - current year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
5,023
183
17,0331
5,206
{7,033
Total
5,023
16,8501
{1.827)
Anatysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Tot81
funds
2024
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
6,264
10,820
(1, 920)
17,084
(1.920)
Total
6,264
8, 900
15,164
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
13. Related party transactions
During the year, Iruslee David Pollock made a donation of £12,890 to Behind Every Kick. The donation
was made on an unrestricted basis and no conditions were allached. No other related party transactions
occurred during the year.
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