**Charity Registration No. 1187708** # **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2021** ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** |**Trustees**|Mr K Hastings| |---|---| ||Mr A Lemin| ||Mr M J Hedley| ||Mr G Peet| ||Mr D Maline| |**Charity number**|1187708| |**Principal address**|Northburn Sports & Community Centre| ||Cramlington| ||NE23 3YP| |**Independent Examiner**|P Killen| ||Stokoe Rodger LLP| ||15 Bankside| ||The Watermark| ||Gateshead| ||Tyne & Wear| ||NE11 9SY| |**Bankers**|HSBC| ||Bamburgh House| ||Cramlington| ||NE23 6QE| ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **CONTENTS** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Trustees’ report|1-3| |Independent examiner’s report|4| |Receipts and payments account|5| |Statement of assets and liabilities|6| |Notes to the accounts|7| ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2021**_ The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 April 2021. ## **Structure, governance and management** The charity was established under its constitution on 3 February 2020 and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on that date. The trustees who served during the year were: Mr K Hastings Mr A Lemin Mr D Malone Mr M J Hedley Mr G Peet The appointment of trustees is set out in the Constitution. The recruitment of new trustees is periodically undertaken by the Board, which follows an open and fair recruitment process taking due account of both the skills and needs of the charity and the desire for its membership to reflect the diversity of the local population. The Charity and its assets are managed and administered by a board of trustees. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. ## **Objectives and activities** The charity’s objects are to provide community based football for girls and boys, male and female adults and disabled persons. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. -1- ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)** ## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2021**_ ## **Achievements and performance** The last year has without doubt had a massive effect on guiding the future of Cramlington United Football Club (CUFC) and its place within the greater community. Before Covid and lockdowns the club was just about to celebrate its 10[th] birthday and was planning a party to celebrate a hugely successful 10 years. Instead came the uncertainty of lockdown, not knowing what the future would bring. What ensued was remote togetherness and a strong bond across all sections of the club that if anything, meant it would emerge stronger than ever when it was allowed to welcome its members back through the doors. Pre-Covid the club was continuing to grow across all sections from boys to girls, men to women, players to coaches and it was this strong membership that was to be instrumental in not only surviving but also developing as a club during enforced closure. From a strong sense of duty, the management and coaches quickly realised CUFC had to adapt to continue to engage with their members. Coaches utilised social media and other platforms to keep in touch with individual teams but it was the introduction of Zoom coaching that was to entertain the masses. Every Sunday morning hundreds of club members relied on Zoom for their weekly coaching fix. The sessions were free and also available to non-CUFC members, reaching far beyond the club and without doubt led to an increase in membership when ‘normal’ football sessions resumed. Lockdown also bought financial uncertainty but thanks to generous members who continued to pay subscriptions and successful grant bids there was no need to worry. Now as we begin season 2021-22 the club is stronger than ever. The club is proud to offer a full pathway for both boys and girls from junior football through to adult men and ladies teams. Boys begin their journey as part of Crammy’s Cubs with free training sessions for children aged 3-7 and for girls there are Wildcats sessions for children aged 5-11. These are the feeder groups for the club’s junior teams and offer children the chance to enjoy fun physical activity in a safe environment. The importance of social interaction cannot be underestimated with the sessions bringing together children from all areas of the town. As the players develop they move onto the junior section and for 2021 there are 15 girls and 32 boys teams. Running alongside the Wildcats has been a new project for the club, the Wildercats. Sessions that give women the same chance as the young girls to enjoy football. These sessions have been so successful that it has led to the formation of a ladies team. A team that is a complete blend of ex-players and those that haven’t kicked a ball before. The ladies team now sits alongside the club’s 3 adult men’s teams and offers junior players the chance to remain part of the club and all that it brings. Walking Football is also as strong as ever with good numbers each week and the squad now playing regular matches against other teams. Completing the clubs playing section are the 4 disability squads. Another area of the club which is expanding and brings together a group of players that love being part of the club. They can be the first to arrive and the last to leave. Players have become coaches and new players keep joining. Fantastic to have them around. What also stands out as the club grows is its place within the Cramlington community. Litter picks, foodbank collections, leading sessions within primary schools and parent/child soccercise sessions are now part of the club’s routine. The club proudly reaches all areas of the town. The club has built very strong foundations and the future looks bright. -2- ## **Financial review** The receipts and payments account on page 5 show a surplus of receipts to payments, before transfers between funds, of £61,747 for the year ended 30 April 2021 in respect of unrestricted funds During the year the Charity received £39,723 from Cramlington United Football Club (Charity Number 1122188) prior to its dissolution. On behalf of the board of trustees ## **Mr A Lemin** Trustee 2 December 2021 - 3 - ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2021 which are set out on pages 4 to 6. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not require for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - (i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - (iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act - have not been met; or - (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **P Killen Stokoe Rodger LLP** 15 Bankside The Watermark Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE11 9SY Date 2 December 2021 - 4 - ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT** ## _**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2021**_ |**Receipts**
Subscriptions
Gift aid
Adults
Tournaments
Disability football
Sponsorship
Fund raising events
Referee fees
Other
Interest received




Ring-fenced Income
From fellow minded Charity
**Total receipts**
**Payments**
Ground rent (including training)
Kit
League fees
Referee fees
End of year festival expenses
Donation
Tournaments
Sponsorship
Courses
Fund raising events expenses
Insurance
Sportsman’s dinner
Website
Other costs



**Total payments**
Net receipts (payments)
Transfer between funds
Funds from last year end
Funds this year end|**General**
**Restricted**
**£**
**£**
90,244
-
2,940
-
-
12,642
-
295
12,458
8




-
9,000
39,723
158,310
9,000
24,105
35,702
9,000
9,109
5,183
7,170
2,000
-
1,457
640
-
1,259
-
486
9,452



96,563
9,000
61,747
-
-
-
-
-
61,747
-|**Total**
**2021**
**£**
90,244
-
2,940
-
-
12,642
-
295
12,458
8
9,000
39,723

167,310

24,105
44,702
9,109
5,183
7,170
-
-
1,457
640
-
1,259
-
486
11,452

105,563

61,747
-
-

61,747| |---|---|---| -5- ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** ## _**AS AT 30 APRIL 2021**_ |**Cash Funds**
Current account
Deposit account
Total cash funds
**Fixed Assets**
**Other Monetary Assets**
Debtors
**Liabilities**
Creditors|**General**
**Restricted**
**£**
**£**
26,533
-
35,214
-
61,747
-
-
-
-
-
930
-|**General**
**Restricted**
**£**
**£**
26,533
-
35,214
-
61,747
-
-
-
-
-
930
-| |---|---|---| |||-| |||-| |||-| |||-| The accounts were approved by the trustees on 2 December 2021 Mr K Hastings Mr A Lemin Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Mr G Peet Trustee **____________________________________________________________________________________** -6- ## **CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## _**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2021**_ ## **1. Restricted funds** The restricted fund relates to income from ESC Lottery Fund towards the purchase football kit. ## **2. Contingent liability** There is a public liability claim against the charity which at this stage cannot be quantified. ## **3. Trustees** None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, and none of the trustees were reimbursed any expenses. - 7-