2022-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 03 August 2021 Period start date To 30 June 2022 Period end date

Charity name: Northants Fundamental Football Club CIO

Charity registration number: 1195372

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of Association Football Provision of Association Football to children from 5 to 13 in the community.
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	Northants Fundamental Football Club (NFFC) provides football in the community of Northamptonshire under the banner, “We are more than ONE – We are Fundamental” #FUN #Friends #Football Provision of foundation training programme U6 – U10s leading to teams playing in the Midlands Junior Premier League U11 – U13 A club development plan is in place to meet the aims and objectives over the next 3-5 years.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issue by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. This is directly linked to the Charitable Purpose as noted above, namely the provision of healthy recreation in respect of playing of Association Football. All Trustees are: 1) Aware of the Guidance 2) Have taken this guidance into consideration when assessing the performance and direction of NFFC

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	NFFC thanks all its volunteers including: 1) Social development – Mandy Coyne (this enabled our community fund raising and connections to grow across Northamptonshire). 2) Coaches (to enable the wider provision of our services to reach more children) 3) Parents assisting coaches at games with linesman duties (enabling team development U11s onwards in the MJPL)
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	The charity has provided its services to over 100 children across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire with the provision of training and matches in relation to Association Football. It has also aligned with Cransley Hospice Trust in fulfilling a wider community connection by supporting them in the provision of end of life care for the people of Northamptonshire by raising over £6,500. A new pitch development plan has been initiated with two new locations added to its principal match playing teams (e.g. Loddington and Wellingborough Old Grammarians).

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have successfully completed the following in 2021-22: 1) Zoho platforms for forms, accounts and subscriptions implemented (simplify accounting, registration et al) 2) Community awards evening in conjunction with Cransley Hospice Trust at Wicksteed Park, recognising community champions from the field of our players and parents 3) Developed two new pitch facilities to enable the expansion of our U11s+ MJPL teams 4) Broadened our areas of influence from Kettering (Mawsley FC), Corby (Corby Warriors), Wellingborough (Old Grammarians) and Market Harborough (Borough Alliance) with clear links to local clubs at each location in brackets. This work will continue in the future.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have successfully raised funds to support the provision of Association Football in the community. We also have secured a corporate sponsor in the name of Crisis Logistics to support wider club development opportunities.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity held £3,656 at the end of the period which is an essential amount to meet the commitments of developing further teams into July – September of the following year. A significant expense in relation to kits which constituted nearly 24% of our 2021-22 expenses comes out during July and August of any one season.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	In addition, Affiliation (c. £300 per season and rising as we expand to c. U16s in the next 3 years), wider insurance expenditure (c. £350 per season) and significant investment in Zoho software (c. £1,500 per season), means we have to carry over funds to meet the future expenses.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£3,656
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	None

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Donations from parents Sponsorships from local businesses
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The current cost of living crisis places pressures on donations and business sponsorship. By broadening the geographical and socio-economic groups that support NFFC, we have a more diverse base of fundraising to provide a strong foundation with limited risks to any one donor.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Growth of commercial football academies in Northamptonshire along with the expansion of professional clubs in North Northants (e.g. Leicester City, Northampton Town FC). These risks are managed in part by our continued desire to invest and develop our coaches to provide a high level of training and football development. This in turn is supported by key links to local professional clubs where some of our players are now taking their next steps in their football journey (e.g. successful transition of our players to professional clubs only continues to promote our abilities to attract others tojoin).

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust following the Foundation model constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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	Our trustees come from a wide industry background and have extensive experience in running other volunteer football clubs &/or being a volunteer in the same (e.g. coach). We have experienced directors of retail, recruitment, transportation and insurance represented into the group. Tyrone Long is also a member of the Northants FA Council which is constituted to deliver football across Northamptonshire in conjunction with the Board of Northants FA.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity actively recruits players from the Weetabix League Clubs that serves North Northants. We also have wider club links across South Leicestershire too. We also actively align our social community fund raising with Cransley Hospice Trust to fulfil our wider objective of “Building Players with Purpose”. This is because we believe developing players is more than football at Fundamental.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	NFFC has significant relationships with various community football clubs across Northamptonshire. In addition, Infinitas Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors provides its accountancy services. We also hold relationships with Northants FA and five key pitch providers (e.g. Mawsley FC, Loddington Parish Council, Wellingborough Old Grammarians, Tresham College [part of the Bedford College Group], Montsaye Community Sports College).

Tyrone Long is also the Vice Chairman of Mawsley FC and this provides clear opportunities to share mutual experience across both organisations in the furtherance of the provision of Association Football across Northamptonshire. Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Northants Fundamental Football Club CIO
Other name the charity uses
Registered charitynumber	1195372
Charity’s principal address	80 Warkton Lane, Barton Seagrave Kettering NN15 5AA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Tyrone Long
	Nicholas Hughes
	Paul Hooper
	James Mortimore

– 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 held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) TYRONE LANSLEY WILLIIAM LONG Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 16/03/2023

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1195372

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

for

NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Infinitas Accountants Limited Unit 7 North Business Park Cherry Hall Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1UE

NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

	Page
Report of the Trustees	1 to	2
Independent Examiner's Report	3
Statement of Financial Activities	4
Balance Sheet	5
Notes to the Financial Statements	6 to	8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities	9 to	10

NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Report of the Trustees for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).

We were established in 2016 to provide players in Northamptonshire extra training and development

A core principle is that Players REMAIN at their grassroots teams #Friends

Today we have U6 - U13s along with a Goalkeeper School

Our training venues are at Tresham Colleges in Corby and Kettering and our numbers are limited - principle develop quality over quantity (desire however is the strongest trait for continuous development)

We are investing in our pitches with Premiership Lawncare as we believe our players deserve every opportunity to show the best of who they can be.

We don't stop learning, sharing and developing as individuals, as a team and as a club

THIS IS FUNDAMENTAL #FUN #Friends #Football

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of Association Football

Significant activities

Goalkeeping School Foundation U6-Y10 MJPL

Public benefit

The CIO and Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance. Local community and families is a core value to the activities and operations of the Charity. Our website provides further details of the activities undertaken.

FUTURE PLANS

Coaches to be UEFAC in 2022-23 Develop funding for Social Activities via New Parent Lotto Recruit social media committee member Recruit digital media expert Recruit local scout for NFFC Grant development officer Develop Community awards for top team and top individual fund raisers Develop links with Kettering BC and local developers re: East Kettering developments Deliver Awards evening

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Report of the Trustees

for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 03 Aug 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1195372

Principal address

80 Warkton Lane Barton Seagrave Kettering NN15 5A

Trustees

T Long (appointed 4.8.21) J S Mortimore (appointed 4.8.21) N Hughes (appointed 4.8.21) P Hopper (appointed 4.8.21)

Independent Examiner

Infinitas Accountants Limited Unit 7 North Business Park Cherry Hall Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1UE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

T Long - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Northants Fundamental Football Club CIO

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Northants Fundamental Football Club CIO

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Northants Fundamental Football Club CIO (the Trust) for the period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 accounts to be reached.

Caroline Armstrong FCA ICAEW Infinitas Accountants Limited Unit 7 North Business Park Cherry Hall Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1UE

30 March 2023

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

		Unrestrict
		fund
	Notes	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies		35,046
Other trading activities	2	4,000
Other income		22
Total		39,068
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds		35,412
NET INCOME		3,656
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		3,656

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Balance Sheet 30 June 2022

		Unrestrict
		fund
	Notes	£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets	4	2,444
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	5	1,494
Cash at bank		670
		2,164
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year	6	(952)
NET CURRENT ASSETS		1,212
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES		3,656
NET ASSETS		3,656
FUNDS	7
Unrestricted funds:
General fund		3,656
TOTAL FUNDS		3,656

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 March 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

T Long - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

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

Computer equipment - 10% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
	£
Sponsorships	4,000

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 30 June 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 30 June 2022.

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

4.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
			Computer
			equipment
			£
	COST
	Additions		2,716
	DEPRECIATION
	Charge for year		272
	NET BOOK VALUE
	At 30 June 2022		2,444
5.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
			£
	Trade debtors		1,494
6.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
			£
	Trade creditors		1
	Other creditors		951
			952
7.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
		Net
		movement	At
		in funds	30.6.22
		£	£
	Unrestricted funds
	General fund	3,656	3,656
	TOTAL FUNDS	3,656	3,656

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

	Incoming	Resources	Movement
	resources	expended	in funds
	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General fund	39,068	(35,412)	3,656
TOTAL FUNDS	39,068	(35,412)	3,656

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 30 June 2022.

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid Subscriptions Other trading activities Sponsorships Other income No description Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Other trading activities Bad debts Support costs Management Insurance Finance Bank charges Other Pitch and room hire Telephone Sundries Equipment and maintenance Events League and referee costs Coaching courses Computer costs Admin support Coaching Advertising Entertainment Travel costs Donations Use of home as office Professional fees Carried forward	1,361 5,572 28,113
	35,046 4,000 22
	39,068 340 362 555 4,822 88 118 6,919 3,615 1,765 30 571 8,355 4,302 605 259 678 476 120 80 32,803

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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NORTHANTS FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CLUB CIO

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 3 August 2021 to 30 June 2022

Other Brought forward Computer equipment Governance costs Auditors' remuneration Total resources expended Net income	£ 32,803 272
	33,075 1,080
	35,412
	3,656

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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Signed By

TYRONE LONG

Date Signed 2023-04-02 16:27:11 Email [e-mail] Printed Name TYRONE LONG IP Address 86.151.58.51 Browser User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.6.1 Safari/605.1.15 Name of signatory Tyrone Long

Infinitas Accountants Limited Unit 7 Kettering North Business Park Cherry Hall Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1UE

Dear Sirs

The following representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience such as we consider necessary in connection with your independent examination of the charity’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022. These enquiries have included inspection of supporting documentation where appropriate and are sufficient to satisfy ourselves that we can make each of the following representations. All representations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief.

General

1. We acknowledge that the work performed by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and that you do not express an audit opinion.

2. We confirm that the charity was entitled to exemption under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 the requirement to have its financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 audited.

3. We have fulfilled our responsibilities as trustees as set out in the terms of your engagement letter dated 27 December 2022, under the Charities Act 2011 for preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view and for making accurate representations to you.

4. All the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records.

5. All the accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your independent examination. We have provided you with unrestricted access to all appropriate persons within the charity, and with all other records and related information requested, including minutes of all management and trustee meetings and correspondence with The Charity Commission.

Assets and liabilities

1. The charity has satisfactory title to all assets and there are no liens or encumbrances on the charity’s assets, except for those that are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

2. All actual liabilities, contingent liabilities and guarantees given to third parties have been recorded or disclosed as appropriate.

3. We have no plans or intentions that may materially alter the carrying value and, where relevant, the fair value measurements or classification of assets and liabilities reflected in the financial statements.

Accounting estimates

1. The methods, data and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, and their related disclosures, are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement and disclosure that is reasonable in the context of the applicable financial reporting framework.

Legal claims

1. We have disclosed to you all claims in connection with litigation that have been, or are expected to be, received and such matters, as appropriate, have been properly accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements.

Laws and regulations

1. We have disclosed to you all known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements.

Related parties

1. Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. We have disclosed to you all relevant information concerning such relationships and transactions and are not aware of any other matters which require disclosure in order to comply with legislative and accounting standards requirements.

Subsequent events

1. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements which require adjustment or disclosure have been properly accounted for and disclosed.

Going concern

1. We believe that the charity's financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity’s needs. We have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. We believe that no further disclosures relating to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in the financial statements.

Grants and donations

1. All grants, donations and other income, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms or conditions, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions in the application of such income.

Yours faithfully

.............................................................................................................................. Signed on behalf of the board of trustees

Date

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Signed By

TYRONE LONG

Date Signed 2023-04-02 16:24:25 Email [e-mail] Printed Name TYRONE LONG IP Address 86.151.58.51 Browser User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.6.1 Safari/605.1.15 Name of signatory Tyrone Long