FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION – ANNUAL REPORT
2023-24
The charity is set up as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by a constitution.
The foundation was formed from the former community group, additional trustees have been appointed from the local community, via volunteers or recommendation from existing trustees.
Charity No. 1189894
The Shay Stadium Halifax HX1 2YT
In association with
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities to everyone in the local community, using the medium of sport and the FC Halifax Town brand to engage, inspire and motivate them.
We aim to provide more inclusive opportunities for sport and play, inspiring participation and achievement.
We aim to enable individuals and families to develop healthier and happier lifestyles.
We are developing a unique coaching skill set, to make the Foundation versatile and able to deliver comprehensive programmes to all partners
We deliver high standards through a committed and skilled workforce
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
| Trustee name | Office | Dates acted | |
| Rachel Goult, Registration Service Manager, Calderdale MBC | Chair | 01.07.20 onwards | |
| Roger Bottomley, Retired Financial Services Manager | Treasurer | 01.07.20 onwards | |
| Kelly Gilchrist, Media Manager, FC Halifax Town | 01.07.20 onwards | ||
| Clem Rushworth, Accountant, FC Halifax Town | 01.07.20 onwards | ||
| Sarah Maligranda, Independent Visitor and Volunteer Coordinator, Calderdale MBC |
Safeguarding | 09.09.21 onwards | |
| Asad Qureshi, Football Relationship Manager, Sport England | 09.09.21 onwards | ||
| Steve Duncan DL, CEO Community Foundation for Calderdale | 13.06.22 onwards |
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
-
Safeguarding controls are fully in place, and all trustees have a current DBS check
-
We have maintained an overall satisfactory rating against the National League Capability Code of Practice.
-
We continue to monitor the range of skills and experience of our Board of Trustees, see Appendix 1
-
Financial controls are firmly in place, with reserves to cover months operating costs, plus statutory redundancy pay.
-
An independent website has been launched for the Foundation.
FC HALIFAX TOWN & FOUNDATION STRUCTURE PATHWAY
----- Start of picture text -----
ACADEMY
SCHOOLS &
U10-16
TOURNAMENTS
SHAYTOTS DEVELOPMENT/FUTSAL
YOUTH TEAM &
HOLIDAY COURSES SHADOW SQUAD
<4yrs 5-14yrs
U17-18/19
AD-HOC ACTIVITIES
AD-HOC ACTIVITIES
----- End of picture text -----
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION OUR VISION: HEALTHY, HAPPY AND CONNECTED COMMUNITIES STRATEGIC INPitrs STAKEFK)LDERS FCHf brand FCPtt Foundation charitable status Trustees - specialist areas 2 Ft Foundation staff 1 FT staff across FHCT and Foundation Academy coaches Casual coaches and volunteers Number of organisations engaged Schools Player appearance5 in the community Investment {funder5/sponsor5hip) Deliverylcommunity coverage Increased awareness Satisfaction with programme Repeated engagement in wider activities Measured sustained increase5 in physical activity in target groups Participants continue activity Increased interaction between locaj community FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION PARTICIPATION BEHAVIOURS IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH Number of programmes delivered Number of sessions Number of participants attending Sustained increase in number of participants Improved levels of motivation to take part Increased knowledge I confidence / self<steem Ltfestyle behaviour changes Measured / reported improvement in ment wellbeing of participants Positive perception of sport and activity Increased motivation to engage in actiwty within the l¢xal community U1 (kU16 Academy & games programme U6-U16 Community/Futs programme & fixtures U7-U15 Girls only sessions Nurnbers participating monitored by Age Gender Community I demographics Frequency of hour5 1 contact hours Holiday Camps Asylum Seekers activity School PE l after school deltvery Adam Heslop Cup Ball boys I girls Half-time toumament Community rnatch days STAFFING. TRAINING & QUALIFICAnONS IMPROVED HEALTH & WELLBEING Internal training, inc safeguarding External training I qualifications Volunteer recruttment Improvement in any targeted conditions Measured changes to Ilfestyle lrnproved lifestyle choices
CURRENT PROGRAMME
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
Agreement to undertake training
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
PARTICIPATION AND FEEDBACK
On average we engage with 500 of participants on a weekly basis and 24,000 participation places yearly.
The sessions are intended to shape attitudes and create positive experiences to support mental wellbeing and hopefully motivation to support positive lifestyle habits as well as support football development.
Feedback indicates that the programmes supported improvement of skills and knowledge, health and fitness, build confidence and meeting new people.
Participants surveyed said they were more active because of attending one or more of the programmes. They feel more confident to try out new skills.
Participants feel ‘better’ because of taking part in activities and many say they have made new friends, demonstrating the importance of sport to increase social interaction and community integration.
APPENDIX 1 – TRUSTEE SKILLS AUDIT
FC HALIFAX TOWN
The skills table below is a general indicator of the skills held by the Board of Trustees
| Rachel Goult |
Asad Qureshi |
Clem Rushworth |
Kelly Gilchrist |
Roger Bottomley |
Sarah Maligranda |
Steve Duncan |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | x | x | x | x | |||
| Safeguarding | x | x | x | ||||
| Health & Safety | x | x | x | ||||
| Financial | x | x | x | ||||
| Governance | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Education | x | x | |||||
| Community Engagement |
x | x | x | ||||
| Administration | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| Fundraising | x | x | x | ||||
| Coaching | x | ||||||
| Equality and Diversity |
x | x |
FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
FCHT Foundation - Financial Accounts - 01/07/23 to 30/06/24
Balance held at 01/07/23 £57,162.75 INCOME EXPENDITURE Grants £19,940.00 Salaries Invoiced Income £17,756.00 Equipment/Kit Coaching/Kit monies £82,479.54 Referees Fees Sponsorship £2,000.00 Coaches FCHT Community Day £605.00 Coaching Course Refunds Photos £170.00 Indemnity Insurance NLT Travel contribution £79.00 Stationery Office Equipment Facility Hire Course Food & Snacks/Tea & Coffee Junior Premier League DBS Fees Medals/Trophies Mobile Phone Xmas Gifts Independent Accounts Examination Fee Subscription Renewals Mileage Expenses Website Advertising Tournament Entry Microsoft Wembley - Coach Travel/Match Tickets Refund Futsal Freddy The Fox - Sweets
Academy Team/Squad Photos Employees Meal Expenses Employees Bonuses Employees Xmas Meals Postage FCHT Community Day Refunds NLT Travel Contribution Refund Independent Accounts Preparation Fee Miscellaneous Expenditure Referees Gifts
Total Income £123,029.54 Total Expenditure Balance held at 30/06/24 £54,903.35
Roger Bottomley Treasurer FC HALIFAX TOWN FOUNDATION
£66,136.00 £12,502.74 £1,840.00 £7,318.60 £230.00 £284.13 £71.35 £31.99 £28,362.60 £2,250.33 £2,000.00 £24.00 £165.24 £120.00 £257.67 £50.00 £324.50 £164.61 £185.00 £140.00 £258.00 £39.99 £12.00 £1,302.00 £31.04
£50.00
£130.00 £600.00 £106.98 £9.19 £130.00 £79.00 £25.00 £40.48 £16.50
£125,288.94
To:. All Charlty Trustee$ Re:. FC Hallfax Town Foundatlon (Charlty Ref 11898941 Flnandal Accounts 01107123 to 3011)6124 ADDENDUM TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS It has to be noted that the followln8 NLT Grant Income should have been recelved by 30106124 but payment was delayed:_ NLT Grant 22123-44 £2500.00 - received 25107124 NLT Grant 34C-04 £125(X).00 - received 12108124 This would have had the effect of increasing the charity's intome by £15(JXI.00 for the financial year under review, ie a cumulative income figure of £138029.54. Yours John Ellis RAOB GLE Hallfrax PGL Benevolent Fund (Charlty Ref 252520)