## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** _For the period 02 July 2024 to 01 July 2025_ **Charity Name:** Rhos Aelwyd Football Club **Registered Charity Number:** 1179084 ## **Trustees** |**Trustees**|| |---|---| |Name|Position| |David Graham Parry|Treasurer| |Robert Edge|Chairman| |Glyn Williams|Vice Chairman| |Robert Wright|Committee Member| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** - **Type of governing document:** Constitution adopted 27 June 2018 - **How the charity is constituted:** Incorporated Charity - **Trustee selection methods:** Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the AGM. ## **Objectives and Activities** The Charity’s objects are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of facilities for the playing of association football. ## **Club Vision** To be a leading community football club, renowned for nurturing talent, fostering inclusion, and promoting lifelong health and wellbeing through sport. ## **Mission Statement** CPD Rhos Aelwyd exists to provide accessible football opportunities for all ages and backgrounds. The Club’s mission is to empower individuals, build strong community spirit, and support personal development by offering a clear pathway from junior to senior football. ## **Club Values** - Inclusivity – welcoming everyone regardless of ability, background, or circumstance. - Community – strengthening local connections and supporting social cohesion. - Development – promoting personal growth and lifelong learning for players, coaches, and volunteers. - Sustainability – ensuring the Club’s long-term viability and positive impact. - Integrity – upholding high standards of conduct and transparency. ## **Main Activities** - Provide opportunities for young people to play organised football in a safe environment to fulfil their individual and team potential. - Increase the number and skill range of coaches. - Manage 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 players aged 6–19 years. - Continue to improve all aspects of training and playing facilities to encourage greater participation in football and promote healthier lifestyles. ## **Achievements and Performance** During the 2024–2025 season, the Club continued to increase participation by establishing new teams, providing opportunities for approximately 160 boys and girls to participate in structured football activities. The Junior Section operated 22 teams participating in the Wrexham & District Junior Football League. The Club also operated two senior teams and an Under-19 team, providing a clear development pathway for junior players. The First Team competed in Tier 3 Welsh football within the FAW Lock Stock Ardal Northern League, while the Reserve Team participated in the NEWFA Reserve League. In June 2025, the Club successfully organised a Junior Football Festival, welcoming local teams to participate in a community-focused sporting event. ## **Training Facilities** Between April and September, including pre-season training, the Club organised weekly training sessions using the pitches and grassed areas at its home ground, Ponciau Park. During the winter months, the Club hired local indoor and outdoor training facilities at nearby secondary schools to support all teams. ## **Ground Improvements and Equipment** Following a site visit in January 2025, an official from the Ground Management Association completed a pitch assessment report on the football pitches at Ponciau Park and provided recommendations to improve pitch quality and performance. Recommendations included replacing existing machinery. As a result, the Club successfully applied for a grant from the Cymru Football Foundation Fit for Future Equipment Fund, which enabled the purchase of a compact tractor and associated maintenance equipment to replace the existing mower. Additionally, two Club volunteers completed the GMA Level 1 Football Grounds Maintenance Course and undertook enhanced maintenance operations in-house. These improvements have significantly enhanced the quality and performance of the pitches. ## **Off-Pitch and Social Facilities** The Club used Rhos Snooker and Sports Club for post-match refreshments following First Team and Reserve Team home fixtures. The venue also supported fundraising initiatives, which were well attended by players, committee members, and supporters. Larger venues were hired to accommodate social and fundraising events for both the junior and senior sections of the Club, including quiz nights, bingo events, and race nights. ## **Financial Review** The cost of hiring winter training venues for all teams remained a significant expense during the year, amounting to £15,162. The purchase of kit and equipment also represented a substantial cost; however, this expenditure was partially offset by a grant of £2,278 received from Sportslot. At the end of the 2024–2025 season, unrestricted funds held in the bank totalled £12,612.78. These funds are retained to meet operational costs and provide financial resilience against unforeseen expenditure. ## **Future Plans** - In partnership with WCBC, the Club is progressing through a transfer of assets process involving changing rooms and all playing pitches. Once completed, these facilities will come fully under the Club’s ownership and administration, enabling improved management, maintenance standards, and greater flexibility of use. This transition will strengthen the Club’s long-term sustainability while creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for players, members, and the wider community. - The Club is committed to improving the safety, durability, and overall usability of the existing 100-seat spectator stand. Subject to funding, these improvements are planned to commence and conclude before the start of the 2026–2027 season. - Continue to improve all aspects of the Club’s playing facilities. ## **Declaration** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. |Signature|| |---|---| |Full name|David Graham Parry| |Position|Treasurer| |Date|19 May 2026| ## _**CPD RHOS AELWYD FOOTBALL CLUB SEASON 2024/2025 RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**_ |**RECEIPTS**|||**EXPENDITURE**|| |---|---|---|---|---| |JACKO JACKPOT
BONUS BALL
ADVERTS
KITCHEN
GATE
RHOS SNOOKER CLUB
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
SPONSORSHIP
BINGO
FOOTBALL CARDS
CHARITY MATCH
JUNIOR SUBS
BUSES INCOME
PRESENTATION EVENING
SALE OF HATS
CYMRU FOOTBALL FOUN.
JUNIOR FESTIVAL
PS5
GRANGO PITCH HIRE
SNOOKER CLUB DON. JAR
SENIOR FINES
MACRON INCOME
SEASON TICKETS
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
SPORTLOT
FAW PRIZE MONEY
FAW GRANT
REFEREE CONTRIBUTION
**TOTAL**
BALANCE AT START
DEFICIT|5,831.17
706.00
360.00
1,174.15
604.98
4,900.00
150.00
2,250.00
1,923.71
160.00
91.50
20,188.27
170.00
707.75
1,520.00
22,500.00
1,744.94
523.00
130.60
60.00
172.00
1,852.93
65.00
215.00
£2,278.00
£100.00
£700.00
£15.00
**71,094.00**
17,810.17
5,143.28
**£12,666.89**||BOOKINGS/FINES
INSURANCE
KIT/EQUIP
REG/CUP FEES
TRAINING GRANGO
TRAINING RUABON
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
COURSES
LAUNDERETTE
FIRST TEAM MANAGER
REFEREES
TRAVEL
NEWFA FINES
LOTTERIES ACT.
TIER 3 LICENCE
PS5
GROUND MAINTENANCE
GIGGS SHIRT
PRESENTATION BUFFET
JUNIOR SELECTION BOXES
CHARISMA TROPHIES
MAJOR OWEN
GLASSESS GRANT
BINGO PRIZES
JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
BANK CHARGES
WCBC PITCH HIRE
HIRE OF HAFOD CLUB
**TOTAL**
REPRESENTED BY
CURRENT A/C
CASH
**TOTAL**|1,724.00
898.26
12,789.14
3,726.16
14,825.76
337.20
16.00
1,100.00
1,384.80
2,720.00
3,335.37
1,260.00
295.00
20.00
300.00
310.00
508.87
125.00
400.00
183.00
1,851.78
25,054.00
200.00
200.00| |||||£255.00| |||||70.00
2,227.94
120.00
**76,237.28**
12,612.78
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