Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsn date Period end dale From oi Jiin 2024 To 31 Mav 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Teddington Athletic Footb1 Club Other narnes charity is known by TAFC Registered charity number (if any) 1200906 Charity's principal address Dora Jordan Road TEDDINGTON Postcode TWII OEP Names of the ¢harity trustees who manage the charity Datès #tted If not for vtho Trustee name Office111 any) Namè ot person lor body) entltltd oint trustee ifan Samantha Roff Ben Williamson Chairperson Treasurer 24103125- 31105125 Simon Filch Secreiary Trustee David Woodall Matthew Morey Rob Short Tiuslee 01106124 - 01102125 01106124 - 01102125 Trustee James Dixon Treasurer 01106124 - 23103125 Names of the trustees for the charity, il any, (lor example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not lor vthole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Chartered Accountanls MG Group 166 College Road, Harrow Middlesex HAI IBH Name of chief executive or names ol senior staff members {Optional information)
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the ¢harity's trusts Constitution - November 2022 Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods EleiOn by members Additional governance issues (Optional information) TAFC Safeguarding Policy TAFC EqUlty Policy TAFC Committee Roles Middlesex FA relevant guidance You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted lor the induction and training of trustee5. the charity's organisation structure and any wider network with which the charity works. The charity is governed by the Trustees, but the day-to-day management ol the club encompassing match arrangement, pitch hire, referee organising and 1 playing member activities is managed by the Managemeni Commirtee. Some Trusiees- the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer sit on both committees. and Ihis is further complemented by Director of Fooiball {MenlBoysl, Director of Footbdl (LadieslGirls) and the Head of Operations of ihe club. relationship with any related parties. trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Contributions from the Management Committee ensure the smooth running of the club throughout the course of the season. The Head of Operations is responsible for allocating pitches, referees, kit management and all communication to and from team managers. The Trusiees assess risk from ail operational aspects of the football club and have focused on providing knowledge, personal coaching, and Iraining io the managemeni team to mitigate these risks. In addition, the club runs "Onside" sessions covering many aspects of running a football including safeguarding. expected standards of behaviour and the process lo raise concerns. flag any issue5 or to benefit from Specific Skill or knowledge held in the club. Risk insurance is held by the club both for the Trustees and through the Middlesex FA to cover all playing aspects of the club.
Section C Ob-ectives and activities The Objectives of the club are.. l. To advance Ihe amateur sport of association football 2. To promote the participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of boys and girls aged from six years and upwards, for those that are resident in Teddington and the surrounding area, by the PTOViSiOnS of facilities and people to support the playing of association footb1. 3. To enable Ihe lacilities, equipment, and necessary support to be made available to non-club members to ensure the club meets its responsibilities in respect of inclusion, in conjunction with the Middlesex Football Association. 4. Facilities include the provision of pitches with attached buildingslclubhouses. suitable equipment and the organisation of foolball activities and other social activities. 5. To further such other charitable purposes in Teddington and the surrounding area as ihe Club Committee may from time to time decide. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The Trustees have ensured ihal.. Professional FA Qualified Coaches provide weekly coaching sessions for each team. A Professional FA Qualified Coach provides weekly specialist goalkeeper coaching. All ieams have access 10 ream kit. Referees are provided for all matches. Non-compeiilive friendlies are arranged for younger age groups. Older leams Compeie in suitable leagues. An annual lour is arranged lo a suitable tournament. Financial assislance lor Ihe annual subscription fees is provided where necessary. Suppon is provided by The Gosling Foundation. Membership is all-inclusive and does not discriminate on the level of ability. Manageis. coaches. and parenis are supponed and guided in providing a sale environmeni in which lo play association football. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the publi¢ benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi¢ benefit) This ensures ihe club delivers its objectives and public benetits. The public benefils are Ihal Ihe sport PTovides exercise for players of all ages. which carries Proven physic and mental health benefits. Furthermore. Ihe spon promotes a sense of team spirit, fair play and mutual Tespecl amongst players and teams. Other benefits include developing a SPiTiI Ot intolerance of any bullying and racism o( any kind amongst the players and iheir families. The beneficiaries of ihe club are aged between six and 20, resident in and around TeddinOn who panicipate in. exercise and experience, physical and mental skill or exertion, in line with the definition of sport in Ihe Charilies Acl 2011. In deciding who will ber)efit, the Trustees have regard to the current level of membership from time to time as well as the capacity of the Club to accommodate funher members in that age group. For any members who cannot join Immediate a first-come, first-seNed waiting list operates. Furthermore, Ihe club operates a strict equality policy in accordance with FA gLJidelines.
Additional details of obje¢tives and a¢tivities {Optional infoTmation) Teddinglon Alhlelic Footb1 Club is run by volunteers without whom the club could noi funclion. Volunteers perform several different functions, all of which Contribute to the increasing qUlty and image ol the Football Club. Teamwork is Prevalent in the management team which cascades Ihroughoul the club. Committee members. Team managers. Coaches. Child Welfare Officer CRBIDBS checks Managing the affiliations and qulfiCatIOnS of 1 club team managers, including FA Qualifications. Children Safeguarding and First Aid. Ensuring that Ihese are kept up lo dale lo help maintain the FA Chartered siaius of ihe fooiball club. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grant making. policy programme related investment. Team managers and assislants attending FA Licensed courses. Annual IOUT OTganisers. Match Day and Training Venue Risk Assessments Provision ol catering services at home venues Web-siie Developmeni & Maintenance Membership Secretary FixtUTes Secretary Treasurer Fund Raising Procurement ol equipment Develop Ihe quality ol relereeing. Markeiing and Communicaiions 10 all members. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charlty during the year Members ol rhe management (eam have been spending significant periods of lime negolialing a renl review which we have had with our landlord on our main home ground at Bushy Park. The club also maintained ils 3 star FA accreditation which 15 the highest accrediiaiion level available. Despite some challenging weather conditions during the season, most games were played. and fooiball was Provided throughout due to a switch io some local all-weather pitches and teams playing "double- headers" to ensure teams abided by league rules where necessary. The Club Secreiary and Operational Head were instrumental in ensuring a continued safe environment for all playing members, coaches, managers. and iheir families. Communications to all our members were managed by the Club SecTelary irb conjunction with the Operational head. Financial PTessuTes Temain due to the Management's Team belief that subscriplions cannoi be Taised above Prevailing inflation rates. More focus has been given to generating money from events, donations, and sponsorship on a leam-by-leam basis and that will be the plan for the upcoming season. Full focus is given lo cash flow - particularly during the low point (May)- and funds build during June as the subs window is
Section D Achievements and performance reopened. A full management team is in place and very active in support of all footballing activities including the planning of awards evenings and a chr1ma$ party as well as a full season of footb1. Teddinglon Athletic Football Club playing members within the club declined from 665 10 628 mainly due to losing several older teams Wlth larger squads. We siill had 46 teams though comprising 29 boys. 13 girls. I man's and 3 ladies, leams. Further effons have been made during the season to maintain the high levels on the behavioural aspect of the game. Continued scrutiny within all forms of media on ihe behaviour of supporters, managers and uliimately players are important to the club. The club has sought to maintain high levels of expected behaviour from all members of the club Ihrough educaiion and consisteni messaging io all ieams throughout the season. The club fully endorses the FA Respect campaign. The trustees look to follow all initiatives provided by the FA to protect the future image of the game. This focus will continue lo eliminate any adverse behaviour. The ongoing good behaviour and minimal incidence of fines through on-field incidenis is further iestameni io Ihe qUlty of the coaching each team receives.
Section E Financial review Cash balance at the end of the financi year was £9.250. increasing by approximately £5.950 compared lo the last year end. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The increase is primarily due to an increase in overall subscription revenues from an increase in player count, the receipt ol a one-off FA Granl and an increase in pilch cosls for both matches and training. The FA grant has been reflected in the Charity's restricted reseNes as at 31Ma 2025. Details of any funds materially in deficit Not applicable Further financial review details (Optional information) The main source of fvnds is from player subscriptions but with an active marketing team and the generosity of local sponsors, funds have also been received as sponsorship and as subsidies for kit costs. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any lundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Income is primarity used to hire pitches for training and to cover the costs of pilch hire and refeTeeing in respect of matches at the weekend. The focus is upon training. and this sets TAFC apart trom any other local club. The use ol qualified coaches provides the basis for improved performance and behaviour. and il is believed that the growth ol the club is leslamenl lo rts approach and reputation in the local area. Section F Other optional information The club continued with ils plans to start a team for children with disabilities under the FA Comets Programme. The first session was held with a head coach, parent volunteers and 4 children. The aim is to make this a regular event. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the tIU5tee5' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position Ben Wlliamson Treasurer Date 1110312026
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INDEPENDENT &XAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TEDDINGTON A THLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB I report on the accounts for ihe period ended 31" May 2025 set on fom) CC16a. Respective responsibilities of irustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144{2) ol the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and ihai an independent examinaiion is required. 11 is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act. lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5lb of the 2011 Act: and to state whether matters have come lo my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independenl examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to ry attention.. l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements 10 keep accouniing records in accordance wilh selOn 130 of the 2011 Act; and 10 prepare accounis which accord wilh Ihe accouniing records and io Comp with the accounting requiremenis ol ihe 2011 Act. have not been mei., or 2. to which, in my opinion. attentson should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. G Fernandes FCA, CTA. MG Group Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 166 College Roa(J Harrow Middlesex HAI IBH Date.. 1310312026