**Atherton Cricket Club** Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ www.athertoncc.com ## **Chairman’s Annual Report** ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Company number **12108979** Registered charity **1186443 February 11[th] 2026** Name: Atherton Cricket Club Limited Address: Eckersley Fold Lane, Manchester, M46 0RQ. Trustees: Anthony Gredecki, Ian Andrew Nuttall, Michael Simon Tomlinson, Paul William Woodend. The trustees of the charity were appointed from the existing members of the club’s management committee agreed at a committee meeting in December 2019. The goals of the charity are to provide a high standard cricket facility for the members of Atherton Cricket Club and a community facility the people of Atherton for the mutual benefit of all, in line with ECB Club mark requirements, charity commission obligations and legislative guidelines. ## **Activities and achievements in the year** 2025 was once again an eventful year in the history of Atherton Cricket Club as the club continued to thrive at junior and senior level on and off the pitch. During the year the club held a number of events to support the playing activities within the year, benefiting the club financially and raising our standing in the local community and beyond. Throughout the year the club has continued to develop its facilities and is well placed in all areas to continue its progression on and off the field. Main Sponsors ## **Atherton Cricket Club Limited** Higham Park | Eckersley Fold Lane | Atherton | Manchester | M46 0RQ Atherton Cricket Club Limited Registered No: 12108979 (England & Wales) Atherton Cricket Club Limited Registered Charity No: 1186443 Atherton Cricket Club Limited ICO Data Protection No: ZB272000 ECB Clubmark Accredited **Atherton Cricket Club** Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ www.athertoncc.com ## **Key achievement includes:** - Installation of new outdoor two net practice facility. - Levelling of square saddle ends, - Community Family Fun Day. - Halloween Fireworks Spectacular. - Further development of girl’s cricket. ## **Senior Cricket 2025:** The First XI competed in the NWCL in the third season of the competition and following promotion in 2024 were placed in the top division. Jon Fearick as Director of Cricket took charge of all cricket matters at senior level and continued to work with the players in all teams displaying a huge level of professionalism, support and passion for our club. Through no shortage of hard work and dedication the first XI were unfortunately relegated form the top division after just one season finishing in 11[th] position in what was a disappointing outcome in a season that we had much higher expectations. As Chairman I take ultimate responsibility for all outcomes and will use this opportunity to remind people that out of adversity we see the quality of individuals characters and how we bounce back in 2026 will be a true test of that. The Second XI continued to develop and were once again responsible for the development of several junior players that continue to show promise and the potential of graduating into the first team. The senior sides were also supported by a number of more experienced players who continue to defy their advancing years setting standards and playing with a smile on their faces. The second XI also had reason to celebrate gaining promotion and just missing out on winning the league whilst not being helped by the late summer weather. In addition to promotion the team also made it to the Lawrenson Cup Final and what proved to be a great day out for the boys and the travelling army of supporters. Unfortunately, we fell short to a very impressive Salesbury side, but everyone involved had a great day out and represented the very best of our club. ## **Atherton Cricket Club** Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ www.athertoncc.com Our 3[rd] XI which was made up of a very young nucleus of players competed well in the season with some outstanding individual and team performances. Unfortunately, we came out on the wrong side of a number of close results and were ultimately relegated from the top division of the West Lancashire Cricket Leage. As with the 1[st] XI I’m certain the boys will bounce back in 2026 and the team under the new management of Trevor Foster continue to provide a valuable link between junior and senior cricket as well as much needed revenue for the club. I would like to take the opportunity to place on record my gratitude to first, second and third team captains Jack Welch, Greg Greenough supported by Michael Tomlinson for their tremendous contributions to the senior section. All have led their teams with great passion and dedication throughout the year and have been a credit to themselves and the club. Finally, I wanted to once again express my gratitude to Jon Fearick for the way that he continually drives standards with our seniors. Ultimately results haven’t gone the way that he would have wanted but rest assured this is through no lack of passion, drive and desire. In a club with a 153 year history there will always be bumps in the road but I’m sure the players will learn from the experiences that they have had in 2025 and come back stronger as players and people in 2026. As Chairman Jon and the players have my full support and I ask all members to continue to show Jon and the players the respect and support they rightly deserve. ## **Junior Cricket 2025:** Within the junior section the club entered teams at under 9s, two under 11s, under 13s, under 15s and U18s age groups, plus an U12 Girls team. The juniors enjoyed another positive year on and off the pitch with a strong identity developing amongst the players in every team and an understanding and pride in the values of our club being displayed positively. Team Highlights from the junior season include; **Atherton Cricket Club** Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ www.athertoncc.com - U13’s League Group 1 – Runners up - U18’s League Winners - U18’s Cup Runners Up Individual Highlights from the junior season include; - U18’s League batting prize – Oliver Gredecki - U18’s League catching prize – Lucas Charlson - U15’s League wicket keeping prize – Harrison Tomlinson - U12’s Girls Softball Girls Leadership Award – Isabelle Gredecki - U12’s Interleague Batting Prize – Oliver Johnson - U11’s Interleague Best Individual Batting Performance – Charlie Greenough - U13’s Special Achievement Award – Dom Charlson - U12’s Special Achievement Award – Oliver Johnson The club also successfully ran our All-Stars program, culminating in over 25 children signing up to the sessions. The sessions ran from May through to August in line with ECB plans. Following the conclusion of the official program the club continued to offer training sessions free of charge to children from the local community. In addition to All Stars the club also ran the ECB Dynamos program specifically for girls. The program was again a huge success bringing in new members and families into our club and the sport of cricket. Both programs continue to play an important role introducing boys and girls to our sport and moving into 2026 under the leadership of Hassan Ahmed, will continue to be an integral part of our club. I would personally like to add my gratitude and admiration to Hassan who has worked tirelessly to grow junior cricket for boys and girls at Atherton CC and provide us with another opportunity for local children to enjoy our club and sport. The success of the junior section is also in no small part to the commitment and dedication of the junior coaches headed by our ## **Atherton Cricket Club** Higham Park, Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0RQ www.athertoncc.com Head of Junior Cricket Greg Greenough and the players, parents and club owe a great deal of gratitude to them. ## **Financial Records** The full financial records for the club are provided in the treasurer’s annual accounts. The clubs annual accounts are available to all members and via Companies House in accordance with Limited Company and Charity Commission requirements. Within the accounts are details of the club’s cash reserves. The club holds no debts. ## **2025 Summary** In closing, I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to all our members, volunteers, players, sponsors and, in particular, the committee, whose time, commitment and hard work continue to be the backbone of this club. Everything we achieve is the result of collective effort and a shared passion for the game the community and our club. As we look ahead, it is important to remind ourselves that every decision we make whether on or off the field should be guided by what is in the best interests of the club, both now and for future generations. If we continue to work together with that principle at heart, I am confident the club will continue to go from strength to strength. Yours in sport Tony Gredecki Chairman Atherton Cricket Club ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Registered Number "2108979 (England and Wales) Unaudited Financial Stalements for the Year ended 31 July 2025 ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Company Information for the year from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025 Directors GREDECKI, Anthony NUThALL, lan Andrew TOMLINSON. Michael Simon WOODEND. Paul William Registered Address 76 Factory Street West Manchester M46 OEF Registered Number 12108979 {England and Wales) ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 128,439 111,053 128.439 111.053 CuThent assets Cash at bank and on harKJ 16.012 32.130 16.012 32.130 Cr6dltors amounts falling due withln one year 182.979) (61.4961 Net current assets {liabilities} (66,967) 129,3661 Total assets less current liabilities 61.472 81.687 Net a55ets 61.472 81.687 Capital and resèrves Profit ar￿ loss account 61.472 81.687 Reserves 61.472 81.687 The company was entitled lo exemption from audit for this reporting period under section 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006 relating to s￿all companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audrt in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The Directors acknowledge their reS￿nsibIlitIeS for complwng with the requirements of thè Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the prowsions applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. The direelors have ehosen to not file a copy of the company s profil and loss account under section 44415A) Companies Act 2006. The flnanclal sialemenls were approved and authO￿sed for issue by the Board of Dlrectors on 27 Ap￿1 2026, and are signed its behalf by= GREDECKI, Anthony Director Registered Cornpany ND. 12108979 ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 Accounting policies Statutory information The compa)y is a pnvate company limited by guarantee and registered in Eng￿lld and Wales. The company's registered number and registered oifice address can be found on the Company Information page. Statement of compliance The finanaal statements have been prepared in a¢￿"dance with the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102 The Financial Reph)rbng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland including Section 1A Small Enlilies. Revenue from sale of go¢xls Revenue from the sale of go(Kls is recognised vA)en the company has transferred lo the buyer the 5i9nifiGant iisks and rewards of ownership of the g¢Jc¥Js. usually when gDods ale delivered and legal tille ha5 passed. Providirng the amount of revenue can be measured reliabty. it is probable that the economic benefits assooaled wilh Ihe Iranwtion will flow lo Ihe company and the cosis incurred or lo be incurred IN respect of the trarns1ti￿ can be wveasured reliably. Foreign currency translation Transactions in foreign currencies are iniknally recognised al the rate ol exchange ruling at the d8te of the transaction. At the end of each reporting pericxj f(￿eign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rale of exchange. Non-monelary ilems thGt are meaSU￿d al hislorieal cost are translated at the rale rulng at the date of the transacty"on_ All differences are charged to profit or loss. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Property. plant and equipment is used in the company's principal activity for the production and supply of g(K)ds or for admirbistrative purposes and is slated in the balance sheet under the historic cost model. This model requires the assets to be sialed al cost less amounts in respect of depreciation and less any accLwllulated impairment1055es. Depreciation is cakulated so as lo wrile off the cost of an assel. less Ils esb"mated residual value (which is the expected amount that would currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deduciing the estimated costs of disposal, rf the asset were already of the age and In the condition expected at the end of its useful lifel. over the use￿1 economic life of the respective asset as follows= Average number of employees 2025 2024 Average number of employees duriNJ the year Tangible fixed assets ant & Fixtures & machinery fittings Total Cost or valuatlon Al L)1 August 24 117,554 25,687 143.241 Additions 25,735 25,735 At 31 July 25 143,289 25,687 168.976 Depreciation and impairnient At Q1 August 24 Charge for year At 31 July 25 19,117 13,071 32.188 4.908 3.441 8.349 24.025 16.512 40.537 Net book value At 31 July 25 119,264 9.175 128.439 At 31 July 24 98,437 12.616 111.053 Creditors: amounts due within one year 2025 2024 Trade credttors I trade payables Taxation and social secunty Other creditors 250 500 494 496 82,235 60.500 Total 82,979 61,496 This document was delivered using electronic cO￿.MUniCatIOnS and auihenticaled in accordance ivith the rcgistrar'% rnlcs relating to clectronic forni, authentication hnd manner of dclivcry undcr %cction 1072 of th¢ Companies Act 2(K)6. ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** ## **Report to the trustees** Charity Name ATHERTON CRICKET CLUB LIMITED 31[ST] JULY 2025 1186443 ## **On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/07/2025** . As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed:** 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** Karen Bloomfield **Date: Name:** 12/05/2026 MRS KAREN BLOOMFIELD CPAA **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 76 FACTORY STREET WEST ATHERTON M46 0EF **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . Nothing to disclose. 2 **Oct 2018** **IER**