## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 02/07/22 to 01/07/23** ## **Charity Name: Rhos Aelwyd Football Club** ## **Registered Charity No 1179084** ## **Names of charity trustees who manage the charity** David Graham Parry Treasurer Robert Edge Chairman Glyn Williams Vice Chairman Robert Wright ## **Structure, governance and management** Type of governing document: Constitution adopted 27[th] June 2018 How the charity is consttuted: Incorporated Charity Trustee selecton methods: Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the AGM. ## **Objectves and actvites** The Charity’s objects (‘the Objects’) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of **association football.** The main activities are as follows: - Provide opportunities for youngsters to play organised football in a safe environment to fulfil their individual and team potential - Increase the number and skill range of coaches - Management of sports pitches and facilities to improve community opportunities for football and non-sporting activities and events - Support a full football pathway at the Club for 7-16± years - Continue to improve all aspects of the training and playing facilities to encourage more youngsters to take up football to lead to a more active and healthier lifestyle. ## **Achievement and performance** During the 2022-2023 season the Club continued to develop its vibrant junior section and provided the opportunity for approximately 150 boys and girls to participate in structured football activities. The Junior Section consisted of nine teams who participated in the Wrexham & District Junior Football League. In addition, the Club established a mixed age girls’ team. The senior First Team participated in Tier 3 of Welsh football in the FAW Lock Stock Ardal Northern League and the Reserve Team in the FAW Northern Reserve League. The Club held a successful Junior football Festival in July when local teams were invited to participate. Training Facilites During the lighter nights, between April and September that included pre-season training the Club organised weekly training sessions utilising the pitches and grassed areas at our home ground Ponciau Park. During the winter months the Club hired local outdoor and indoor training facilities for all teams. Ground Improvements During 2022- 2023 season the Club carried out work on the football field to improve the playing surface. Of pitch/social Facilites The Club used Rhos Snooker and Sports Club for post matchday refreshments for both first team and reserve home fixtures. The venue also supported fund raising initiatives that were well supported by the playing team, committee, and supporters. Larger venues were hired to accommodate social/fund raising events for the junior and senior section of the Club including quiz nights, bingo and race nights. ## **Financial Review** The Club purchased a 20ft storage container to store the Junior Section equipment at a cost of £3816. Cash in the bank at the end of the 2022 season was £26019 in unrestricted funds. The funds are held to meet operational costs and any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. ## **Future Plans** - Increased participation in football by girls is a priority for the Club to provide a positive inclusive experience for girls from all backgrounds and skill levels. - Upskilling additional volunteers for new Junior teams (FAW Leaders Award, First Aid, Safeguarding) - Replacing plastic goals no longer fit for purpose with more robust aluminium goals - In partnership with WCBC investigate transfer of assets i.e. ground and changing rooms ## **Declaraton** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees** **Signature: Full name:** David Graham Parry **Position:** Treasurer **Date:** 20[th] July 2024 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 02/07/22 to 01/07/23** ## **Charity Name: Rhos Aelwyd Football Club** ## **Registered Charity No 1179084** ## **Names of charity trustees who manage the charity** David Graham Parry Treasurer Robert Edge Chairman Glyn Williams Vice Chairman Robert Wright ## **Structure, governance and management** Type of governing document: Constitution adopted 27[th] June 2018 How the charity is consttuted: Incorporated Charity Trustee selecton methods: Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the AGM. ## **Objectves and actvites** The Charity’s objects (‘the Objects’) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of **association football.** The main activities are as follows: - Provide opportunities for youngsters to play organised football in a safe environment to fulfil their individual and team potential - Increase the number and skill range of coaches - Management of sports pitches and facilities to improve community opportunities for football and non-sporting activities and events - Support a full football pathway at the Club for 7-16± years - Continue to improve all aspects of the training and playing facilities to encourage more youngsters to take up football to lead to a more active and healthier lifestyle. ## **Achievement and performance** During the 2022-2023 season the Club continued to develop its vibrant junior section and provided the opportunity for approximately 150 boys and girls to participate in structured football activities. The Junior Section consisted of nine teams who participated in the Wrexham & District Junior Football League. In addition, the Club established a mixed age girls’ team. The senior First Team participated in Tier 3 of Welsh football in the FAW Lock Stock Ardal Northern League and the Reserve Team in the FAW Northern Reserve League. The Club held a successful Junior football Festival in July when local teams were invited to participate. Training Facilites During the lighter nights, between April and September that included pre-season training the Club organised weekly training sessions utilising the pitches and grassed areas at our home ground Ponciau Park. During the winter months the Club hired local outdoor and indoor training facilities for all teams. Ground Improvements During 2022- 2023 season the Club carried out work on the football field to improve the playing surface. Of pitch/social Facilites The Club used Rhos Snooker and Sports Club for post matchday refreshments for both first team and reserve home fixtures. The venue also supported fund raising initiatives that were well supported by the playing team, committee, and supporters. Larger venues were hired to accommodate social/fund raising events for the junior and senior section of the Club including quiz nights, bingo and race nights. ## **Financial Review** The Club purchased a 20ft storage container to store the Junior Section equipment at a cost of £3816. Cash in the bank at the end of the 2022 season was £26019 in unrestricted funds. The funds are held to meet operational costs and any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. ## **Future Plans** - Increased participation in football by girls is a priority for the Club to provide a positive inclusive experience for girls from all backgrounds and skill levels. - Upskilling additional volunteers for new Junior teams (FAW Leaders Award, First Aid, Safeguarding) - Replacing plastic goals no longer fit for purpose with more robust aluminium goals - In partnership with WCBC investigate transfer of assets i.e. ground and changing rooms ## **Declaraton** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees** **Signature: Full name:** David Graham Parry **Position:** Treasurer **Date:** 20[th] July 2024 R•port to tho tru•twl membern of RHOS AELWID FOOTBALL CLUB On accounts for th• year end•d 0110712023 Charfty no Ilf any) 1179084 8•t out on pag I report to the trustee8 on ry examln8tlon ol th& accounts of Ihe abov• charityllhe Trust.) for th8 year ended R￿ponsIbIlItIeS and A5 the chanty trustees of the Trust, you are resw)n8ible lor the preparalion basls of rnport of the account8 in xcordance with the requlremenls of the Charllies Act 2011 (Ihe A￿). I report In respect of my examinatl¢)n of the Tru8t'8 acLX)unts carrted wt under sedion 145 of the 2011 Act and in c8rying out my examination. I have followed the applicable 01￿ctIOnS glven by the Chanty Commlsjlon under sedion 14515llb} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi thal no materlal matter8 ha como to my attention (other than that di8d08ed below ') in connection with the examlnatlm whlch glN*8 me cause to bellewa thal In, any malerlal re8pect.' accounting record8 were not kept In accordance vlth 8ecll¢)n 130 01 the Ad or the account8 do not wx)rd ￿th th• accountlng record8 Independent Oxamlnerfs Jtstoment I have no concem8 and have como xro88 no other matters In conmctlon with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in ordof to enable a proper undetstandlng of the ac￿unIS to be reached. ' Please d818te Ihe words in the brnd(ets rf they do not apply. Slgn•d: Dit•: Nam•: Relevant prof•s8lonal quallficatlon(•) or body Ill Iny): EL4At•l£kn/ Addr9••: L Ibp