Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/12/2023 Period start date To 30/11/2024 Period end date
Charity name: LEEDS HYDE PARK SPORTS CLUB Charity registration number: 1190560
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote community participation in healthy recreational activities that benefit residents of Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area—especially children and young people, though not exclusively—by providing facilities for engaging in sports that enhance physical health and fitness, as determined by the trustees. In this context, "facilities" encompasses land, buildings, equipment, and the organization of sporting events. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We have provided an inner-city community in Leeds with access to sports facilities aimed at improving their physical and mental well-being. Our support reaches families from various socio-economic backgrounds, with a particular focus on empowering children and women. We offer a safe environment where participants can engage in weekly football training sessions throughout the year and take part in local leagues and tournaments. These activities promote both physical and mental health while strengthening community bonds through sports and enjoyable social events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity has diligently considered and followed the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when exercising its relevant powers and duties in establishing its objectives. |
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Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Leeds Hyde Park Football Club: Annual Achievements and Future Goals Leeds Hyde Park Football Club is proud to be a charitable organization dedicated to providing inclusive football and sports opportunities to the Hyde Park community. Despite rising living costs, our commitment to accessibility remains unwavering, as demonstrated by our sponsorship of numerous members and ongoing support for disadvantaged families. Membership Growth & Impact Our membership has grown significantly, now exceeding 450 children, allowing us |
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to reach more individuals and make a broader community impact. To overcome winter challenges, we secured allweather pitches, ensuring uninterrupted training and matches. Over the past year, we have successfully enhanced the physical and mental well-being of our members, fostering skills like teamwork, leadership, and a strong sense of community.
Recognition & Achievements
In September 2023, our Club Founder, Adel Chermiti, was celebrated as a community hero by Leeds United FC and Cadbury for his outstanding contributions across the city. This recognition, which included special events at Thorpe Park Academy and social media features, highlights the dedication of everyone involved with Leeds Hyde Park FC.
We were also proud to finish as runnersup for the West Riding FA Award for Club of the Year. Additionally:
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U14s Team : Secured both the League Title and the Cup Title.
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• U10s Team : Achieved runner-up status in the Cup competition final.
Women’s Team Growth
With support from a Football Development Manager throughout the season, we expanded our women’s program to four teams, making significant strides in promoting women’s football and encouraging broader participation.
Making Football Accessible
To ensure inclusivity, our trustees sponsored local girls to play football free
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of charge for the entire season and beyond. We extended this initiative to children from financially challenged families, reaffirming our commitment to making football accessible to all. Coaching & Volunteer Development By expanding our coaching staff and volunteer base, we’ve enhanced the quality of training and support available across all teams. Continued investment in coaching development has led to stronger teams and better overall football development.
Strategic Growth Plans
Starting in May 2025, we will launch a five-year strategy focused on long-term growth, community engagement, and sustained success. Community Connections & Fundraising
As the largest football club in the city, we have built valuable partnerships with local universities, community organizations, and businesses. Fundraising events and donations from local businesses have provided essential support for our continued growth.
Additional Achievements
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Club Expansion : Welcoming players from diverse age groups and backgrounds, enhancing inclusivity.
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• On-Field Success : Winning multiple trophies and raising the club’s profile.
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• Well-being Focus : Prioritizing both physical and mental health for all participants.
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Looking Ahead We anticipate a 30% membership growth in the upcoming season, welcoming more families and players into the club. Our mission remains to provide enriching football and sports opportunities for all in Hyde Park. Thank you to everyone who has supported us, including coaches, volunteers, and local sponsors.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial year the cash funds totalled £3,212 of which £2,886 unrestricted funds and £326 restricted funds. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | The Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The names of people interested in becoming trustees received by the centre manager are put forward to a joint meeting of the trustees and the management committee. Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | LEEDS HYDE PARK SPORTS CLUB |
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| Other name the charityuses | LEEDS HYDE PARK FOOTBALL CLUB |
| Registered charitynumber | 1190560 |
| Charity’s principal address | Woodhouse Moor Pavilion Adam's Walk Woodhouse Moor Hyde Park ls2 3ap |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Adel Chermiti | Chair | |||
| Lotfi Mhamdi | Trustee | 02/02/2024 | ||
| Lassaad Laouini | Trustee | |||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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(HARNY COMMISSION roR ENGLAM) AM) WALES Additional infomiation (optionall Names and addressos of advisers (Optional Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief exocutive or names of senlor staff mernbers Ioptlonal infomiatlon) Exemptions from dlsclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o ional information Declarations The trustees declare that thoy have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of Ihe charlty's trustees Slgnature{s) Full name{$) Adel Chermiti Chair Position {og Secretary, Chalr. et¢) Date 02-ok-2o£S io
| Leeds Hyde Park Sports Club | Leeds Hyde Park Sports Club | Leeds Hyde Park Sports Club | Leeds Hyde Park Sports Club | Leeds Hyde Park Sports Club | 1190560 | 1190560 | 1190560 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
December 01, 2023 | To | November 30, 2024 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 17,325 1,637 2,922 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - 10,000 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 17,325 1,637 12,922 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Membership Fees | 17,325 | - | - | 17,325 | 17,675 | ||||
| Donations | 1,637 | - | - | 1,637 | 124 | ||||
| Funding | 2,922 | 10,000 | - | 12,922 | 15,535 | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
21,884 |
10,000 | - | 31,884 | 33,334 | ||||
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 21,884 | 10,000 | - | 31,884 | 33,334 | |||||
| 3,245 2,367 722 2,970 874 426 764 512 - 1,126 - 204 7,924 |
3,615 1,546 324 1,964 615 599 1,057 555 - 671 - 614 1,278 |
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6,860 3,913 1,046 4,934 1,489 1,025 1,821 1,067 - 1,797 - 818 9,202 |
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| Admin Expenses | 3,245 | 3,615 | - | 6,860 | 5,341 | ||||
| Coaching Expenses | 2,367 | 1,546 | - | 3,913 | 2,521 | ||||
| Travel Expenses | 722 | 324 | - | 1,046 | 843 | ||||
| Pitch Hire | 2,970 | 1,964 | - | 4,934 | 3,249 | ||||
| Equipment | 874 | 615 | - | 1,489 | 255 | ||||
| Kit Expenses | 426 | 599 | 1,025 | 730 | |||||
| League Expenses | 764 | 1,057 | - | 1,821 | 999 | ||||
| Referee Expenses | 512 | 555 | - | 1,067 | 215 | ||||
| Refunds | - | - | - | - | 161 | ||||
| Clubhouse Expenses | 1,126 | 671 | - | 1,797 | 3,954 | ||||
| Donations / Fundraising Costs | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Marketing Expenses | 204 | 614 | - | 818 | - | ||||
| Senior Team's Expenses | 7,924 | 1,278 | - | 9,202 | 10,422 | ||||
| Sub total | 21,134 | 12,838 | - | 33,972 | 28,688 | ||||
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 21,134 | 12,838 | - | 33,972 | 28,688 | |||||
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| 2,136 | 3,164 | - | 5,300 | 654 | |||||
| 2,886 | 326 | - | 3,212 |
5,300 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
12/03/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr4stricted funds R•strlct•d funds Endowmenl funds to n•uest£ Categorie5 Delall$ to n•wwt£ to ne•r£ B1 Cash funds Cash 1.M4 Cash at Banx 1,502 128 Savings Total cash fvnds 2,888 326 pg)Thnts #W)611 Unrnstrithd fund$ R¢¥tricted funds Endowment fund5 Dotalls lon•arqst £ tOnrISt£ B2 Olh•r monotary assets Fund towN¢h at bg10Th ¢urrontvlu• Detalls tsstloptlofi•i) B3 Invgstmgnt assets Fund iowhl¢h as8•t bBIL Curr•¥41 ¢n Detalls Cost10pIn91j B4 Assets retained for the charlty's own use Fund lowhlth rel Jw)u*rttho loption• Wh•n du• D•talls 85 Liabilities Signed by one or Mr> trustees on behaff ofall th8 injsteas Date ol oval Signature Prfnt Name 02-D<4- 20£ CCXX R2 auJJunt8 ISSI 1210312025
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name LEEDS HYDE PARK SPORTS CLUB |
Charity Name LEEDS HYDE PARK SPORTS CLUB |
Charity Name LEEDS HYDE PARK SPORTS CLUB |
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| 30/11/2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1190560 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 11 / 2024 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 07/04/2025 Name: Mohamad Samhoun MBA, BA, SAIA Relevant professional Association of International Accountants - AIA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: MS&A Accounting Ltd 18a, McCarthy's Business Centre Education Rd, Leeds LS7 2AL Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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