Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/08/2024 (Period start date) To: 31/7/2025 (Period end date)
Charity name: EMBSAY JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB CIO
Charity registration number: 1195608
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Promote social interaction Enable and support healthy lifestyles |
| 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 |
Promote social interaction To become part of a team Listening to instructions from coaches and team players Mixing with other teams Understanding the rules of football Access to team events for younger people of the Embsay and surrounding areas Enable and support healthy lifestyles Attending training sessions Attending league matches General fitness activities involved with the sport |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The benefits of our organisation’s purpose is to provide a safe and positive environment to any young person or young adult who wants to take part in the sport of football. This benefits our members not only physically but also by providing a sense of purpose and the security and backing of a team. Promotes health by getting the local community to become fitter; it enables and supports healthy lifestyles. Exercise in general helps to reduce the risk of depression by 30% according to the NHS. Builds confidence as children make new friends with children from other local schools both through training at the club and by accessing team events in Embsay and the surrounding areas. Promotes social interaction which reduces social |
isolation for children and carers, as carers are encouraged to stay and watch the training as part of the structured training programme; new friendships are formed at the side of the pitch. Our football club helps integration into the community as carers and children who may feel excluded from the community (whether by reason of race, religion, being a single parent etc) form social connections through, and are united in the common purpose of, football.
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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
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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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 | The objectives have been met by the charity by providing the following: Easy player registration Regular training and matches Coaching by qualified officials Support by the trustees and welfare officer Promoting fair play and inclusion We have players from many different ethnic groups and back grounds. We have also supported low-income families with financial help. We were successful in being granted sole use on Raikes Road football pitch, provided by Skipton Town Council. In addition to this the new pitches on Shires Lane have been completed and are now sorting out the terms of the Contract with the developer. The pitches should hopefully be ready for the 2026/2027 Season. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charities financial position at the end of the period had increased by nearly £2,000. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The current reserves are for several reasons: The on-going volatility of the financial market, the fact that we are wholly funded by the teams we have. This will enable the club to continue should there be a change in teams that the club operates and thus the impact on funds. The new pitch on Shires Lane still needs funds in readiness to prepare this for eventual use. The opportunity arose to regenerate an existing pitch to allow sole use by the younger age group teams, not having funds available would not have made this possible. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £19,332 |
| 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 | The charity is wholly dependant on volunteers and although some come through for coaching, the management of the club needs further development. If these don’t start to come through then the charity would struggle to continue effectively and deliver it’s objective to the community. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal source of funds come from player registrations fees, see financial report for breakdown. |
| 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 | With both grounds now being usable, the upkeep of these is necessary. Both will need drainage works and hopefully we can get these supported by donations and charity events. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
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 current trustees are able to appoint new trustees. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
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| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name EMBSAY JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB CIO
Other name the charity uses Embsay Juniors Football Club
Embsay Juniors
EJFC
Registered charity number 1195608
Charity’s principal address 22 Long Meadow
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1BH
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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 Phoebe Ratcliffe Treasurer
2 Richard Allen Chair & Secretary
3 Matthew Cox
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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 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Paul Richard Allen | |
Chair |
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| 23/05/2026 | |
| 23/05/2026 |
| Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
Embsay Juniors FC Season 24/25 |
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| O/B Aug 2024 | |||||
| £17,407.33 | |||||
| Income | |||||
| Subs | £19,117.00 | ||||
| Sponsorship | £300.00 | ||||
| Grants | £0.00 | ||||
| Fundraising | £0.00 | ||||
| Donation | £100.00 | ||||
| Total Income | £19,517.00 | ||||
| Expenses | |||||
| Courses | £90.00 | ||||
| Equipment | £1,035.76 | ||||
| Pitch Hire | £10,790.10 | ||||
| Subs Refunds | £200.00 | ||||
| Kit | £1,197.39 | ||||
| Ref Fees | £1,537.94 | ||||
| League Costs | £560.00 | ||||
| Raikes Pitch | £430.79 | ||||
| Fines | £144.00 | ||||
| Cupentry | £60.00 | ||||
| DBS Checks | £0.00 | ||||
| Tournament | £210.00 | ||||
| End ofyear | £1,336.64 | ||||
| Total Expenses | ~~£17,592.62~~ | ||||
| C/B July 2025 | |||||
| £19,331.71 | |||||