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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2023 To 31 03 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Sunderland Samba FC

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1197858

Charity's principal address The Co-op Centre White House Road Sunderland Postcode SR2 8AH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
John Boyd Secretary
Deborah Millington Chair
Priscilla Sobitan Treasurer
Babatunde Sobitan
Ola Tony-Obot

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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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
Independent Examiner Julie Maxwell 11 Edith Street, Jarrow, NE32 5HS
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting Type of governing document members other than its charity trustees (‘Association’ Model Constitution) (eg. trust deed, constitution) Adopted 4[th] February 2022. Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed or re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting Trustee selection methods held in July (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Membership is open to all. You may choose to include additional information, where The trustees meet monthly to oversee and review the work. Regular relevant, about: feedback and research takes place with participants to guide and direct  decision making. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; All trustees gave their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits.

Section C Objectives and activities

The objects of the CIO are;

  1. For the relief of financial hardship in Nairobi, Kenya by providing or assisting in the provision of the necessary support to Summary of the objects of the enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self- charity set out in its sufficient. governing document

  2. The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football.

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  1. To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

  2. The promotion of racial and religious harmony for the public benefit by:

  3. (a) promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths.;

  4. (b) advancing education and raising awareness about different racial and religious groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups and different faiths;

In all cases working in City of Sunderland and Kenya.

In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.

The main activities are as follows,

Summary of the main School in Kuria, Kenya. activities undertaken for the  Community football and volunteering opportunities aimed at public benefit in relation to engaging young people in making a positive contribution to their these objects (include within local community in Sunderland this section the statutory  Integrated health and wellbeing support declaration that trustees have  Focus on Racial and Religious Harmony through presentations, had regard to the guidance discussions and role modelling issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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We are hugely thankful for all our volunteers who give their time freely to support others in the community and without whom we would not be able to function.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main Kenya Project: Our women’s team completed their first season in the achievements of the charity newly formed Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Super League during the year Zone A. We travelled to the coast again for 3 matches which was again financially challenging but a good opportunity for the team to learn, travel and swim in the sea! We also offer small business support to all our players and ongoing support for CHAMRECC School in Kuria where we are actively supporting the education of young women, particularly around issues relating to Peace and Female Genital Mutilation. Sunderland Samba Kenya Team Manager Maureen Obonyo visited us in Sunderland in September/October for the second time, meeting with members of the team, other community organisations and supporters. Whilst in the UK, Maureen was also a delegate at the Women’s Sports Leadership Academy at the University of Chichester. The Academy met for 5 days providing unique development opportunities for women leaders from around the world to step up, take the lead and make an impact. Maureen took opportunities to share her experiences of supporting women to play football with freedom and gain employment in face of trials and adversities. Highlights were connecting with young people at the 3Generate Youth Event at the NEC in Birmingham and leading lectures for Sports Studies students at the University of Sunderland. Volunteering continues to be an important aspect of our Women’s Team and Project in Kenya. Time is spent supporting the team, making home visits to team members and their families, distributing England Women’s Kit donated by England FA to other community teams, sharing ideas for starting small businesses, social media and website updating. We also held a 3-day programme of Safeguarding training for players and volunteers in Kibera, Nairobi working in partnership with Save the Children Kenya. Festival of Football: Football coaching and creative activities for children aged 5-15 years in school holidays continued and took place over 4 separate weeks in February, May, August and October. It was great to see the group relating to each other positively and bonding as a team with many of the same young people attending through the year. This year we were also able to add chess matches during our lunchtime breaks through which participants learned new skills and how to focus. Each day we were joined by influential individuals that are actively involved in Sunderland Samba FC. The young people were given the opportunity to ask our volunteers questions about their lives, enabling volunteers to share their stories, experiences, hopes and aspirations with the young people. The success of the Festival of Football was made possible through the great support we received from our volunteers who all played a huge part in making it a great time for the young people where they learned about each other and also developed new skills. Community Football: We held our community training sessions throughout the year on Tuesday evenings at Ashbrooke Sports Club and Farringdon Community Academy. Community sessions bring together local people, asylum seekers, refugees and international students for fun, football and friendship. We started a new weekly session for young people aged 15-21 years old as well as continuing a weekly session for children and young people aged 5-14 years old. We connected with many new people through our links with Sunderland Inter-Faith Forum, Friends of the Drop In, University of Sunderland Inter-Faith chaplaincy team and increasing our social media presence. We held community

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football matches to bring people together throughout the year and for special events during Refugee Week and Inter-Faith Week. We often focused on our themes of ‘Welcome and Wellbeing’ and ‘One Game One Community’ to reflect together on putting these into practice and tackling racism in grassroots football and our local communities.

Volunteering : Our football sessions gave opportunities for our volunteers to deliver informal football sessions to young people alongside experienced football facilitators. Volunteering and training opportunities were made available to all aged 16 years and older. 6 new volunteers gained face to face experience of working with young people whilst undertaking various training programmes such as the Football Association Playmaker Course, Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding. Volunteers continue to join us on the journey of learning and discovery through our focus on racial and religious harmony in the local football community context. Fundraising throughout the year with the men’s team helped to subsidise food and costs for those on limited income for the NCFF weekend away. We have maintained contact with some volunteers and those in Kenya through social media and encouraged those in challenging situations. We aim to continue recruiting more volunteers with opportunities for training and support.

6 volunteers were vital in enabling us to run our Festival of Football for children and young people for 3 days in every half-term holiday and the summer holidays.

6 volunteers again staffed the sports venue at the 3Generate Weekend at the NEC in Birmingham in October through our partnership work with The Methodist Church. Sports included football, basketball, netball, tabletennis, boccia, curling, cycling and boxing. 1600 young people attended the event and our volunteers were able to share the work of Sunderland Samba, in particular our anti-racism work and Kenya Project.

11-a-side team: The team played in the Premier Division of the North East Christian Fellowship League representing Sunderland Methodist Circuit. We finished in 6[th] place and won the Andy Walker Trophy. Many new players joined the team both for matches and training. We have continued to connect in particular with the growing Nigerian community in Sunderland and have around 40 young Nigerians now participating with the team and other activities.

A squad of 16 took part in our annual trip to the National Christian Football Festival in Shropshire. The team again consisted of a real mix of age, background and culture. It was another great weekend together and alongside the football we did team building activities and learning about the different faiths and cultural identities within the team. We were unbeaten in the tournament for the third year running, but lost on penalties in the semi-final.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The Reserves Policy for Sunderland Samba FC is to hold no more than a sum equivalent to 6 months average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure

Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Our main sources of funding this year have been grants, donations and fundraising.

Section F Other optional information

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) John Boyd Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 25/07/2024

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Sunderland Samba FC

Accounts 2024

1[st] April 2023– 31[st] March 2024

Balance Sheet & Statement of Financial Activities

Prepared by:

Julie Maxwell MICB 11 Edith Street Jarrow NE32 5HS

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Statement of Financial Activities 1st April 2023- 31st March 2024

Income Total 2024 Total 2023
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Grant Income 35,102 8951
From Charitable Activities 6,952 3423
Other Income 1,589 2491
Total Income 43,643
14,865
Expenditure
Office and Administration 5,927 7893
Events and Fundraising 10,228 6775
Kenya Project 12,492 0
Total Expenditure 28,647
14,668
Surplus/(deficit) for year 14,996 198
Opening Reserves 6,585 6,387
Closing Reserves 21,581
6,585
Represented BY:
Kenya Project 5,000 5,000
Post Code Neighborhood Fund 12,695 0
Community Foundation 3,509
Unrestricted Funds 377 1,585
Total Funds 21,581
6,585

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Balance Sheet as at 1st April 2024
ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cash at Bank
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Represented by
Restricted Funds:
Post Code Neighborhood Fund
Kenya Project
Community Foundation
Unrestricted Funds		 Total Fixed Assets
21,581.39
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Balance of Accounts
12,695.00
5,000.00
3,509.00		 2024
2023
£0.00
0
6584.52
£21,581.39
6584.52
£21,581.39
£6,584.52
£0.00
0
£21,581.39
£6,584.52
0
5000
21,204.00
0
5000
£377.39
£1,584.52
£21,581.39
£6,584.52
Balance of Accounts

I have examined the bank statements and accounting records of Sunderland Samba FC; nothing has been brought to my attention to warrant me to question those records and I confirm that the above represents a true and accurate financial statement.

Signed:

Date: 25/07/2024

Approved by the Charity Trustees on: 29/07/2024

By:

Priscilla Sobitan (full name) Priscilla Sobitan (signature)

Ola Tony-Obot (full name) Ola Tony-Obot (signature)

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