Charity Registration No. 1187708
CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr K Hastings |
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| Mr A Lemin | |
| Mr M J Hedley | |
| Mr G Peet | |
| Mr D Malone | |
| 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 | |
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| 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 2024
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024.
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.
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CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Achievements and performance
Season 2023/24 was yet another season of growth for the Club and one everyone should be proud of. There are now full pathways for boys, girls and disability players, along with an increase of recreational football for juniors and adults. Amazingly the Club still manages to do this without a home or site to develop.
As a football club our priority is to provide football-based activities to all and there is no doubt we do that. But, in the last few years we have possibly lost track slightly with regard to coach and player development. For a club that’s always had extremely high standards when it comes to coaching, we need to grasp every opportunity and encourage club coaches to reach their potential, to provide the best platform for our players.
2024 also included some very positive meetings with Northumberland County Council regarding facilities. There’s no magic wand, which means we won’t be getting a site to call home, but there are major improvements planned for the sites we use. Improvements to the grass pitches and a full-size 3G pitch are now a reality. Cramlington United should be the preferred partner club, which would give us use of the 3G pitch in the evenings and at weekends.
What should never be forgotten is how a dedicated team of trustees, committee members, coaches and helpers continue to go above and beyond for the good of others. Very well done everyone. It wouldn’t work without you.
As we begin another season, I’m optimistic about what the future holds.
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Financial review
The receipts and payments account on page 5 show a surplus of receipts to payments, before transfers between funds, of £23,672 for the year ended 30 April 2024 in respect of unrestricted funds
On behalf of the board of trustees
Mr A Lemin
Trustee
Date18 November 2024
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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 2024 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:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(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
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(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:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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have not been met; or
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(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 18 November 2024
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CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| Receipts Subscriptions Gift aid Adults Tournaments Disability football Sponsorship/Donation Fund raising events Referee fees Other Interest received Total receipts Payments Ground rent (including training) Kit League fees Referee fees End of year festival expenses Goals/Footballs etc Tournaments Sponsorship Courses Fund raising events expenses Disability football Insurance Maintenance Other costs Total payments Net receipts (payments) Transfer between funds Funds from last year end Funds this year end |
General Restricted £ £ 142,333 - - - 615 6.426 2,408 - 6,595 10,624 765 159,142 10,624 56,339 28,165 11,910 6,375 5,305 3,286 50 2,976 3,995 1,399 1,530 280 4,996 8,864 135,470 - 23,672 10,624 - - 65,779 - 89,451 10,624 |
Total 2024 £ 142,333 - - - 615 17,050 2,408 - 6,595 765 169,766 56,339 28,165 11,910 6,375 5,305 3,286 50 2,976 3,995 1,399 1,530 280 4,996 8,864 135,470 34,296 - 65,779 100,075 |
Total 2023 £ 129,667 - 2,757 45 - 15,983 - 4,236 203 150,134 51,158 22,100 12,090 6,230 11,703 8,557 1,772 5,271 5,760 - 3,820 2,022 5,327 9,757 145,567 4,567 - 61,212 61,212 |
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CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30 APRIL 2024
| Cash Funds Current account Deposit account Total cash funds Fixed Assets Other Monetary Assets Debtors Liabilities Creditors |
General Restricted £ £ 53,888 - 46,187 - 100,075 - - - - - 990 - |
General Restricted £ £ 53,888 - 46,187 - 100,075 - - - - - 990 - |
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The accounts were approved by the trustees on 16 November 2024
| Mr K Hastings | Mr A Lemin |
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| Trustee | Trustee |
| Mr D Malone | Mr M J Hedley |
| Trustee | Trustee |
| Mr G Peet | |
| Trustee |
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CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1. Restricted funds
The restricted fund relates to a grant from The Football Foundation for the provision of ground maintenance. The expenditure on this fund has been expended in the year to 30 April 2025.
2. Contingent liability
There is a public liability claim against the charity which at this stage cannot be quantified. However the Trustees believe any claim will be covered by their insurance.
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.
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