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2024-06-30-accounts

Charity number: 1198412

AFC NEWBIGGIN

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

AFC NEWBIGGIN

CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 19

AFC NEWBIGGIN

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

Trustees Paul Forster, Chair John Messenger Barry Ternent Jessica Burns, Treasurer Lynn Burns Charity registered number 1198412 Principal office c/o 30 Welfare Crescent Newbiggin by the Sea NE64 6SA Principal operating Newbiggin Sports & Community Hub office Woodhorn Road Newbiggin by the Sea NE64 6HG

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of AFC Newbiggin for the year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Objectives and activities

Policies and objectives

The charitable objectives of the CIO are to promote community participation for healthy recreation for the public benefit by the provision of facilities and coaching for the playing of Association football in Newbiggin by the Sea.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Volunteers

The club rely upon volunteers, this fluctuates during different times of the year. Volunteers are crucial to the successful running of the club and its future.

Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The club has a policy of being fully inclusive and supporting families of Newbiggin by the Sea and surrounding areas including in that any families that are financially disadvantaged we will support.

Achievements and performance

Main achievements of the Charity

In the period to 30th June 2024 the club has continued to prospered and took positive steps to grow both the junior and senior sections in line with its 5 year development plan. We have worked positively with Northumberland County Council and Sport England and the people of Newbiggin to improve and develop the ground.

There has been significant development of the ground in the year with significant grants received which has resulted in the erection of floodlights, concrete paths, concrete bases, stands, cable and power installation with associated works. Further funding has been received in respect of grass maintenance equipmnet. We are extremely grateful for all funding received.

The junior section continues to flourish with more children getting involved with the training and the creation of new teams in line with the 5 year development plan.

Fundraising activities and income generation

The club relies on the goodwill and support of the local community to participate in fundraising events, this income is crucial to the day to day running of the club.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

Financial review

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Reserves policy

At the year end, free reserves were £14,666. Trustees intend to use this surplus to increase the charities activities and where possible continue to increase reserves gradually for greater financial flexibility in future years.

Finance review

For the year to 30th June 2024 income of £214,073 (2023: £60,288) was received with expenditure of £149,873 (2023: £19,925). Closing funds amount to £190,236 (restricted £20,079 and unrestricted £170,157) (2023: unrestricted £40,363).

Grants of £168,962 were received in the year in respect of the development of the ground, which are detailed in notes 3 and 12.

Structure, governance and management

Constitution

AFC Newbiggin is a registered charity, number 1198412, the charity was incorporated on 4 March 2022 and established under the constitution of a CIO, that established the objects and powers that govern the operation of the charity. The only voting members are its charity trustees.

Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

The new trustees are given copies of relevant paperwork and documentation to ensure that they understand the constitution of the charity and its activities, they are invited to meet with the Chair of Trustees.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

Plans for future periods

The plans for the coming years are as follows:

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 27 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Paul Forster

(Chair of Trustees)

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of AFC Newbiggin ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Joanne Scott FCCA

Dated: 27 April 2025

190 Newbiggin Road Ashington, NE63 0TL

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
12
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Restricted
funds
2024
£
166,606
-
-
166,606
4,357
4,357
162,249
(142,170)
20,079
-
20,079
20,079
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
2,356
27,440
17,671
47,467
59,843
59,843
(12,376)
142,170
129,794
40,363
129,794
170,157
Total
funds
2024
£
168,962
27,440
17,671
214,073
64,200
64,200
149,873
-
149,873
40,363
149,873
190,236
Total
funds
2023
£
33,960
14,976
11,352
60,288
19,925
19,925
40,363
-
40,363
-
40,363
40,363

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

BALANCE SHEET AS AT JUNE 30, 2024

Note
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
12
Unrestricted funds
12
Total funds
17,070
36,614
53,684
(18,939)
2024
£
155,490
155,490
34,745
190,235
190,235
20,079
170,156
190,235
3,477
3,751
7,228
-
2023
£
33,135
33,135
7,228
40,363
40,363
-
40,363
40,363

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 27 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Paul Forster (Chair of Trustees)

The notes on pages 8 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

1. General information

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a registered charity number 1198142 in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 30 Welfare Crescent, Newbiggin by the Sea, NE64 6SA.

The charity was incorporated on 4 March 2022 and these financial statements cover the period to 30th June 2023.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

AFC Newbiggin meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Government grants

Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of financial activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. Other grants are credited to the Statement of financial activities as the related expenditure is incurred.

2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £250 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.6 Debtors

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

2.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.8 Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

2.9 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

3. Income from donations and legacies

Grants
Section 106 grant
Ashington Leaning Partnership
Football Foundation - equipment grant
Football Foundation - pitch maintenance fund
Football Foudation - goal post fund
Football development grants
Donations
Grants - miscellaneous
Grants - ringfenced (per restricted fund note 12)
Subtotal
Total 2024
Donations
Grants
Total 2023
Restricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
£
92,525
-
35,000
-
25,000
-
1,920
-
4,226
-
158,671
-
-
1,230
-
1,126
7,935
-
7,935
2,356
166,606
2,356
Restricted
funds
2023
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
£
-
1,960
30,000
2,000
30,000
3,960
Total
funds
2024
£
92,525
35,000
25,000
1,920
4,226
158,671
1,230
1,126
7,935
10,291
168,962
Total
funds
2023
£
1,960
32,000
33,960

Grants include £30,000 from Newbiggin Town Council (held by Northumberland County Council) re pitch maintenance.

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

4. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Subscriptions
13,698
Sponsorship
10,735
Match income
3,007
Total 2024
27,440
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Subscriptions
9,144
Sponsorship
5,832
Total 2023
14,976
Total
funds
2024
£
13,698
10,735
3,007
27,440
Total
funds
2023
£
9,144
5,832
14,976

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

5. Other incoming resources

Fundraising
Miscellaneous receipts
Total 2024
Fundraising
Kit and equipment receipts
Miscellaneous receipts
Total 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
13,963
3,708
17,671
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
10,974
128
250
11,352
Total
funds
2024
£
13,963
3,708
17,671
Total
funds
2023
£
10,974
128
250
11,352

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Direct costs - Operation of a junior and senior football club
Direct costs - Operation of a junior and senior football club
Restricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
£
4,357
59,843
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
19,925
Total
2024
£
64,200
Total
2023
£
19,925

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Direct costs - Operation of a junior and senior football club
Direct costs - Operation of a junior and senior football club
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
35,909
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
16,879
Support
costs
2024
£
28,291
Support
costs
2023
£
3,045
Total
funds
2024
£
64,200
Total
funds
2023
£
19,924

Analysis of direct costs

Kit and Equipment
Referee fees
League fees
NFA fees
Training and courses
Pitch fees
Training hire fees
Fines
Pitch maintenance
Total 2024
Activities
2024
£
11,253
4,777
2,387
632
170
2,453
4,225
429
9,583
35,909
Total
funds
2024
£
11,253
4,777
2,387
632
170
2,453
4,225
429
9,583
35,909

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Kit and Equipment
Referee fees
League fees
NFA fees
Training and courses
Pitch fees
Training hire fees
Fines
Activities
2023
£
4,961
990
785
655
102
3,921
5,010
455
16,879
Total
funds
2023
£
4,961
990
785
655
102
3,921
5,010
455
16,879

Analysis of support costs

Depreciation
Insurance
Ground development fees
Trophies
Cleaning costs
DBS and safeguarding costs
Miscellaneous costs
Sundry expenses
Fundraising prizes
Sponsor boards
Rent
Total 2024
Activities
2024
£
17,277
956
3,572
1,508
177
60
1,049
1,265
705
1,221
501
28,291
Total
funds
2024
£
17,277
956
3,572
1,508
177
60
1,049
1,265
705
1,221
501
28,291

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

Insurance
Ground development fees
Trophies
Cleaning costs
DBS and safeguarding costs
Miscellaneous costs
Sundry expenses
Fundraising prizes
Sponsor boards
Total 2023
Activities
2023
£
301
1,290
320
300
140
10
473
95
116
3,045
Total
funds
2023
£
301
1,290
320
300
140
10
473
95
116
3,045

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 30 June 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL ) .

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

9. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 July 2023
Additions
At 30 June 2024
Depreciation
Charge for the year
At 30 June 2024
Net book value
At 30 June 2024
At 30 June 2023
10.
Debtors
Due within one year
Subscriptions payable
Other debtors - grants receivable
Prepayments and accrued income
11.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Plant and
machinery
£
20,000
26,387
46,387
4,639
4,639
41,748
20,000
Football
Equipment
£
13,135
113,245
126,380
12,638
12,638
113,742
13,135
2024
£
4,324
12,086
660
17,070
2024
£
18,939
Total
£
33,135
139,632
172,767
17,277
17,277
155,490
33,135
2023
£
1,085
-
2,392
3,477
2023
£
-

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

12. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at
Balance at 1 Transfers 30 June
July 2023 Income Expenditure in/out 2024
£ £ £ £ £

Unrestricted funds

Included within general funds is £1,961 belonging to 6 of the junior football teams for expenditure on their individual teams.

General Funds
Restricted funds
Kit and equipment
Volunteer development
Hardship fund
Coaching fund
Section 106 grant
Ashington Learning Partnership
Football Foundation -
equipment grant
Football Foundation - pitch
maintenance fund
Football Foundtion - goal post
funds
40,363
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
47,466
3,840
1,000
2,275
820
92,525
35,000
25,000
1,920
4,226
166,606
(59,843)
(2,227)
(210)
-
-
-
-
-
(1,920)
-
(4,357)
142,170
-
-
-
-
(92,525)
(20,419)
(25,000)
-
(4,226)
(142,170)
170,156
1,613
790
2,275
820
-
14,581
-
-
-
20,079

Restricted funds have been received for Kit and Equipment, Volunteer Development, the establishment of a Hardship Fund and a Coaching Fund.

The Section 106 and the Ashington Learning Partnership grants relate to funds re the development of the pitches including floodlights, concrete paths, concrete bases, cable and power installation, stands and associated works. Funds are carried forward to spent in the next financial year.

The Football Foundation Equipment grant relates to additional funds in respect of pitch maintenance equipment.

Grants were also received in respect of pitch maintenance and new goal posts.

Total of funds 40,363 214,072 (64,200) - 190,235

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

12. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Balance at
Transfers 30 June
Income Expenditure in/out 2023
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds 30,288 (19,925) 30,000 40,363
Restricted funds
Newbiggin Town Council 30,000 - (30,000) -
Total of funds 60,288 (19,925) - 40,363
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
Restricted Unrestricted Total
funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets - 155,490 155,490
Current assets 20,079 33,604 53,683
Creditors due within one year - (18,939) (18,939)
Difference - 1 (1)
Total 20,079 170,156 190,235

13. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

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AFC NEWBIGGIN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

13. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
33,135
7,228
40,363
Total
funds
2023
£
33,135
7,228
40,363

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