Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.10.24 Period start date To 30.09.25 Period end date
Charity name: Soccability
Charity registration number: 1202103
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for participation in the sport of football for individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their physical or mental disability or ill health with the object of Improving their conditions of life. |
| 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 |
The trustees have arranged and obtained funds through grants and donations throughout the period. This is to raise funds for kit and equipment for use by the team. The trustees have all carried out their duties and complied The trustees have continued to encourage and help ne players to engage in football training sessions. The trustees have arranged social events and team vents for the benefit of our players |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have abided by the guidance as set out by the charity commission, and have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
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Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 Soccability programme has managed to expand and provide free football sessions. This has been reached into the town and surrounding areas. The works that the charity does has managed to see players excel and flourish, The all inclusivity of the club, allow payers find the benefits of outdoor activities. This also enhances the social interaction and broader needs for our players. The trustees aim and objective is to expand and assisting providing a safe and calming environment for all that attend. Soccability has seen a natural increase in players, which is a credit to the success of the committee, coaches and trustees |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| 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 charity has available funds to buy new kits and equipment’s for the use of the players |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have held reserves to be able to purchase new kit for each individual player. Kit orders are obtained in bulk and will see the funds deplete significantly |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1000 is retained at all times, should the need for additional of specialist training equipment be required |
| 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 determined and strong. Our goal is to grow ad assist more players with disabilities |
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n/a The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) n/a Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted n/a A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation model |
| 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 trustees will agree, and will approach then approach potential trustees, in regard to the appointment of any new charity trustees, this is then considered by the trustees for the election to post. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | n/a |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOCCABILITY |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1202103 |
| Charity’s principal address | WITHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, SPA ROAD, WITHAM, ESSEX, CM8 1UN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Rob Widdowson | 2023 - Present | |||
| Chris Elliott | 2023 – Present | |||
| Martyn Waplington | 2023 – Present | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NIL
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NIL | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NIL held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NIL charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NIL 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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | R F WIDDOWSON | |
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| Full name(s) | Robert F Widdowson | |
| Positon | Chairman/Treasurer | |
| Date | 02.06.26 |
Charity Name No (if any) Soccability 1202103
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01.10.24 30.09.25
Section A Receipts and payments
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| A1 Receipts Donation 20 Donation 1,135 Donation 1,255 Donation 1,000 Donation 400 Donation 500 Donation 500 - 4,810 - - Sub total - Total receipts 4,810 A3 Payments insurance 296 Equipement 824 Equipement 328 Equipement 54 Equipement 404 Equipement 324 Equipement 110 Equipement 875 Football kits 3,181 Sub total 6,396 - - Sub total - Total payments 6,396 Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,586 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 1,586 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 20 1,135 1,255 1,000 400 500 500 - 4,810 - - - 4,810 296 824 328 54 404 324 110 875 3,181 6,396 - - - 6,396 - 1,586 - - - 1,586 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| 1,255 | - | |||
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296 | - | ||
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| - | - 1,586 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details account balance Details nil Details nil Details Details Signature R WDDOWSON Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,586 - - - - - 1,586 - ok OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Robert Widdowson Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| R WDDOWSON | Robert Widdowson | 02.06.26 | |