2024-07-31-accounts - Nortonthorpe Sports Club

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Nortonthorpe Sports Club

Charity No. 1195313

Company No. CE025129

Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts

31 July 2024

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 August 2023 31 July 2024

From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Nortonthorpe Sports Club

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1195313

Charity's principal address Springfield Avenue

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Clayton West
Huddersfield
Postcode HD8 9HJ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Allen Dawson Trustee
2 Malcom Geal Trustee
3 Luke Dawson Trustee
4 Tracey Palk Trustee From February 2024
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Charitable Incorporated Organisation Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by all Trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The purpose of Nortonthorpe Sports Club is to provide and assist in providing facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupations in the interest of social welfare, and as a means of improving the conditions of life for the benefit of the inhabitants of Scissett and local communities.

Nortonthorpe Sports Club remains a community-based sports club which has evolved from its early beginnings in 1949 through becoming a charity in 1979. Today we are proud to be a modern, dynamic Charitable

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Incorporated Organisation dedicated to offering excellent service and facilitates to our local community. Nortonthorpe Sports Club (NSC) was formed on 11th April 1949 in order to receive land given to them by Mr. G H Norton. The land, approx. 7.5 acres is set on a hillside off Springfield Avenue, Clayton West.

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was first registered with the Charity Commission in 1979. In 2020 new board of trustees with a wide variety of experience was appointed. The trustee’s meet frequently to manage the charity and discuss ongoing projects and financial position.

By way of a business plan NSC throughout 2021-2023 made many upgrades to the facility including:

CCTV installed covering all areas and enclosure fencing erected improving security.
WiFi installed and new and modern signage.
Developed an allotment group and opened its self-up to holding regular community focused events like the Easter Hunt, Bonfire and Fun Day.
The clubhouse interior was refurbished.
Planning permission approved for NSC to scope future extension
Summary of the main / improvements. 
activities undertaken for the Engaged with Kirklees Hygiene team and achieved a 5-star public benefit in relation to hygiene for bar and kitchen areas. 
these objects (include within Installed a completely new drainage system across the whole this section the statutory grounds. 
declaration that trustees have Built a community fitness trail through the woods on the far had regard to the guidance banking. 
issued by the Charity Enlarged and resurfaced the car park area. 
Commission on public Created an outside entertainment and seating area outside the benefit) existing clubhouse.  Grounds won the prestigious Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Regional Grounds Team of the Year Award.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main In the last 12 months NSC has:
achievements of the charity during the year  developed links with other local community groups. This has seen NSC opening as a place to meet in the week for local community groups as demand requires.
Established a allotments group and seen multiple football clubs requesting to use the facilities – widening its usage.
Increasing its social media, sponsorship and PR campaign within the local community.

Section E Financial review

The charity has faired well this financial year. New committee members Brief statement of the have joined, and the charity is starting to see the benefit of their skills and charity’s policy on reserves hard work. The previous years investments are proving valuable as its is attracting new users and generating new and additional revenue streams. Details of any funds materially As above in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

The trustees are eternally grateful to all who give their time freely to You may choose to include support the charity in delivering its aims. Although the trustees are additional information, where ultimately responsible and accountable for the effective running of the relevant about: charity including compliance with statutory and legal requirements, good  the charity’s principal governance is achieved through the trustees taking on some duties but sources of funds (including also through the delegation of other duties to the committee. any fundraising);

how expenditure has The charity has, at times, appointed professional advisors such as legal, audit, business, safety, with each of these professions ensuring our
supported the key objectives structures, processes and delivery are compliant.
of the charity;
investment policy and The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that objectives including any disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the ethical investment policy charity and to enable them to ensure the financial statements comply with adopted. taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud, reputational damage and other irregularities.

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Section F Other optional information

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time with financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust Deed. The Trustees are also responsible for Safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking responsible steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Luke Dawson Tracey Palk
	Trustee Trustee
	08/10/2024
	08/10/2024

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Nortonthorpe Sports Club

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Nortonthorpe Sports Club for the year ended 31 July 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the 2006 Act ; or
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements under section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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 financial statements to be reached.

Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd 1 The Mews Little Brunswick Street Huddersfield

HD1 5JL 13 May 2025

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Docusign Envelope ID: 8D2C0EE2-F3E8-4FE3-9445-2D758D3163BD Nortonthorpe Sports Club Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 July 2024

Unrestricted funds 2024 £ - 44,692 - -	Restricted funds 2024 £ - - - 1,440	Total funds 2024 £ - 44,692 - 1,440	Total funds 2023 £ 207,361 35,051 5 22,198
44,692 43,689	1,440 360	46,132 44,049	264,615 46,264
43,689 -	360 -	44,049 -	46,264 -
1,003 -	1,080 -	2,083 -	218,351 -
1,003	1,080	2,083	218,351
1,003 215,351	1,080 3,000	2,083 218,351	218,351 -
216,354	4,080	220,434	218,351

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for the year ended 31 July 2024

Income Interest and investment income Gross income for the year Expenditure Depreciation and charges for impairment of fixed assets Total expenditure for the year Net income before tax for the year Net income for the year	2024 £ 46,132 - 46,132 40,503 3,546 44,049 2,083 2,083	2023 £ 264,610 5
		264,615
		43,752 2,512
		46,264
		218,351
		218,351

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Balance Sheet

at 31 July 2024

Company No. CE025129 Notes 2024 £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 208,126 208,126 Current assets Debtors 12 1,261 Cash at bank and in hand 11,671 12,932 Creditors:Amount falling due within one year 13 (624) Net current assets 12,308 Total assets less current liabilities 220,434 Net assets excluding pension asset or liability 220,434 Total net assets 220,434 The funds of the charity Restricted funds 14 Restricted income funds 4,080 4,080 Unrestricted funds 14 General funds 216,354 216,354 Reserves 14 Total funds 220,434	2023 £ 207,537
	207,537 - 11,763
	11,763 (949)
	10,814 218,351
	218,351
	218,351
	3,000
	3,000 215,351
	215,351
	218,351

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

For the year ended 31 July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the board on 13 May 2025

And signed on its behalf by:

A. Dawson Trustee 13 May 2025

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for the year ended 31 July 2024

Cash flows from operating activities Net income per Statement of Financial Activities Adjustments for: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rents from investments Increase in trade and other receivables Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Dividends, interest and rents from investments Net cash used in investing activities Net cash from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Components of cash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances	2024 £ 2,083 3,546 (1,440) (1,261) 2,928 (4,135) 1,440 (2,695) - 233 11,763 11,996 11,671 11,671	2023 £ 218,351 2,512 (22,203) -
		198,660 (210,049) 22,203
		(187,846)

		-

		10,814
		-
		10,814

		11,763

		11,763

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for the year ended 31 July 2024

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity.
Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values.
Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.

Income

Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA. Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.
Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.

Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets

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Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Recognition of Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT expenditure which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities charitable activities and services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs. Grants payable All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.

Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.

Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Equipment, Fixtures & 25% Straight line Fittings

Trade and other debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

2 Company status

The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.

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3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Investments Other Total Expenditure on: Other Total Net income Net income before other gains/(losses) Other gains and losses: Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds carried forward 4 Income from donations and legacies Donation of Land Transfer from Old Charity	Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 207,360 35,052 5 - 242,417 27,066 27,066 215,351 215,351 215,351 215,351	Restricted funds 2023 £ - - - 22,198 22,198 19,198 19,198 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Total 2024 £ - - -	Total funds 2023 £ 207,360 35,052 5 22,198
			264,615 46,264
			46,264
			218,351
			218,351
			218,351
			218,351
			Total 2023 £ 200,000 7,361
			207,361

The charity was previously an unincorporated entity and has now been incorporated as a CIO. Donations of £7,361 represent net funds transferred from the old charity to the CIO. Land with a market valuation of £200,000 was donated to the old charity and is now being recognised as assets of the old charity are transferred into the new CIO.

5 Income from other trading activities

Sales Other Revenue Sponsorship Income	Unrestricted £ 28,656 757 15,279 44,692	Total 2024 £ 28,656 757 15,279 44,692	Total 2023 £ 18,120 1,931 15,000
			35,051

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Nortonthorpe Sports Club

Notes to the Accounts

6 Income from investments

Restricted £ 1,440 1,440	Total 2024 £ - - Total 2024 £ 1,440 1,440	Total 2023 £ 5
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		Total 2023 £ 22,198
		22,198

Restricted £ - - - 360 - - 360 2024 £ 3,546	Total 2024 £ 14,369 750 18,620 3,546 3,348 3,416 44,049	Total 2023 £ 12,231 2,573 17,979 2,512 7,719 3,250
		46,264
		2023 £ 2,512

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11 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or revaluation At 1 August 2023 Additions At 31 July 2024 Depreciation and impairment At 1 August 2023 Depreciation charge for the year At 31 July 2024 Net book values At 31 July 2024 At 31 July 2023 12 Debtors Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals	Land and buildings £ 200,000 - 200,000 - - - 200,000 200,000 2024 £ 60 1,201 1,261 2024 £ 624 624	Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings £ 10,049 4,135 14,184 2,512 3,546 6,058 8,126 7,537	Total £ 210,049 4,135
			214,184
			2,512 3,546
			6,058
			208,126
			207,537
			2023 £ - -
			-
			2023 £ 949
			949

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Notes to the Accounts

14 Movement in funds

14 Movement in funds
Restricted funds: Restricted income funds: Reach Fund FA Pitch Fund Total Unrestricted funds: General funds Total funds	At 1 August 2023 3,000 - 3,000 215,351 218,351	Incoming resources (including other gains/losses) £ - 1,440 1,440 44,692 46,132	Resources expended £ - (360) (360) (43,689) (44,049)	At 31 July 2024 £ 3,000 1,080
				4,080
				216,354
				220,434

Purposes and restrictions in relation to the funds:

Restricted funds: Reach Fund FA Pitch Fund

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds £ 207,046 12,308 219,354 At 1 August 2023 £	Restricted funds £ 1,080 - 1,080 Cash flows £	Total £ 208,126 12,308
		220,434
		At 31 July 2024 £
11,763	(92)	11,671
11,763 11,763	(92) (92)	11,671
		11,671

16 Reconciliation of net debt

17 Related party disclosures

Controlling party

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 July 2024

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Donation of Land Transfer from Old Charity Other trading activities Sales Other Revenue Sponsorship Income Investments Interest Other Grants Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Other expenditure Cost of sales Employee costs Staff training Temporary staff Premises costs Rates Light, heat and power Premises repairs and maintenance Other premises costs General administrative costs, including depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings Bank charges Equipment repairs and maintenance	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ - - - 28,656 757 15,279 44,692 - - - - 44,692 14,369 14,369 30 720 750 1,987 2,196 14,120 317 18,620 3,186 256 759	Restricted funds 2024 £ - - - - - - - - - 1,440 1,440 1,440 - - - - - - - - - - 360 - -	Total funds 2024 £ - - - 28,656 757 15,279 44,692 - - 1,440 1,440 46,132 14,369 14,369 30 720 750 1,987 2,196 14,120 317 18,620 3,546 256 759	Total funds 2023 £ 200,000 7,361
				207,361
				18,120 1,931 15,000
				35,051
				5
				5
				22,198
				22,198
				264,615 12,231
				12,231
				1,418 1,155
				2,573
				1,682 392 15,603 302
				17,979
				2,512 113 4,781

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Nortonthorpe Sports Club Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

General insurances Software, IT support and related costs Stationery and printing Subscriptions Sundry expenses Telephone, fax and broadband Legal and professional costs Accountancy and bookkeeping Consultancy fees Solicitor's fees Other legal and professional costs Total of expenditure of other costs Total expenditure Net gains on investments Net income Net income before other gains/(losses) Other Gains Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	1,003 138 292 693 207 - 6,534 1,363 - - 2,053 3,416 43,689 43,689 - 1,003 1,003 - 1,003 215,351 216,354	- - - - - - 360 - - - - - 360 360 - 1,080 1,080 - 1,080 3,000 4,080	1,003 138 292 693 207 - 6,894 1,363 - - 2,053 3,416 44,049 44,049 - 2,083 2,083 - 2,083 218,351 220,434	1,772 60 - 538 78 377
				10,231
				500 9,794 (8,600) 1,556
				3,250

				46,264
				46,264 -
				218,351
				218,351 -
				218,351
				-
				218,351

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