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2024-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 3 June 2023 Period start date To 30 June 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Croft Junior Football Club

Charity registration number:1203437

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the club are - (a) to
advance the amateur sport of association
football in Swindon and the surrounding
area (b) to promote community
participation in healthy recreation by
providing facilities for playing
association football (facilities means
land, buildings, equipment and
organising football activities). (c) to
provide and assist in providing facilities
for sport, recreation and other leisure
time occupation of people who have need
of such facilities because of their youth,
age, infirmity or disablement, poverty, or
social and economic circumstances or
for the public at large in the interests of
social welfare and with the object of
improving their conditions of life. (d) to
advance the education of children and
young people whether or not undergoing
formal education.
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		 We are a not for profit junior football club
run by volunteers for (currently) 280
young children from our community. We
believe we represent our community well
as we are a diverse multicultural club and
community. We create a warm, friendly,
fun and safe environment for the boys
and girls to learn and play the game they
love as well as teaching them other
principles, such as, respect & inclusion.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have paid due regard to the
Charity Commission's guidance on public
benefit in deciding the activities the
charity should undertake. The trustees
consider that they have acted in the
public benefit.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The club do not issue grants. It will apply
for appropriate grants that will help
improve facilities, equipment and
experience for the players and families
attending.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The club will not use social investment.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The club is run solely by volunteers with
all trustee and club committee roles been
unpaid.
The club may also receive outside
volunteer help for specific projects that
are planned and risk assessed. For
example painting storage containers.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 charity beneficiaries are the players
and families registered with the club.
The main achievements so far are,
•
Initiating and setting up the charity
•
Providing affordable football
opportunities for 360 players.
•
Successfully applying for grants
to improve the club
•
Supporting 6 low-income families
with free membership
•
Supporting Ukrainian refugee with
free membership
•
Improved facilities and equipment
used by the community

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Provide low-cost football to the wider
community.
Building up funds to contribute to
existing grants and create a safety fund
to enable the club to run 1 season
without any income if needed. Increase of
£9000 to £39,000. Target £70,000.
Main fundraising (aside from player
subscription) is our end of season
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 presentation day and increase year on
year to provide £3152 profit.
Our subscription model is defined to
cover operational costs, and the
fundraiser is used to help reach our
safety fund target and will then be
reinvested in to the club and reduce
subscriptions.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 At 30 June 2024, the charity held total
funds of £39,775.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserves are held for 2 reasons
1. As monies set aside to complete
long term grant processes. We
have a 6 year grant where we have
to contribute £30000 across tear 3
to 6
2. Safety fund as suggested by the
FA to support the club to cover the
costs of 1 season. Currently at
£17413
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At 30 June 2024, the charity held total
funds of £39,775 of which £22,362 are
held for restricted purposes. Free
reserves are £17,413.
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 None
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Monthly player subscriptions
End of season presentation event
Team sponsorship
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
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 To provide football to local community
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Volunteer applicate voted by existing
trustees. Position held indefinitely. We
are looking for individuals with skill sets
that would enhance the charity and club.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Croft Junior Football Club
Other name the charity uses n/a
Registered charity number 1203437
Charity’s principal address 45 Cumberland Road
Old Walcot
Swindon

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year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Zachary Orde Josey Chairman
Craig Gorton
Anthony Farrar Treasurer
Vito Mazzotta
Carlo Frijia
Daniel Bryant
Harry Guyatt

– 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 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

Additional information (optional)

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 4L 41k/2g nvsoé

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Croft Junior Football Club On accounts for the 30[th] June 2024 Charity no 1203437 period ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the period ended 30/06/2024 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 15/4/25 Name: James Gare Relevant professional FCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Monahans, Hermes House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2GA

October 2018

IER

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Croft Junior Football Team
Charity Name		 Croft Junior Football Team
Charity Name		 Croft Junior Football Team
Charity Name		 Croft Junior Football Team
Charity Name		 Croft Junior Football Team
Charity Name		 1203437
No (if any)		 1203437
No (if any)		 1203437
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 03-Jun-23
Period start date		 To 30-Jun-24
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
30,646
795
3,152
2,331
9,608
56,387		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
22,362
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
30,646
795
3,152
24,693
9,608
56,387
-
125,281
-
-
-
125,281
3,485
26,899
3,658
1,955
3,666
390
22,572
1,211
855
2,542
1,195
474
874
565
-
-
70,341
10,443
3,150
338
245
989		 Last year
to the nearest £
Funds transferred upon charityset up 30,646 - 30,646 -
Donation 795 795 -
EOS 3,152 - - 3,152 -
Grant 2,331 22,362 24,693 -
Sponsorship 9,608 - - 9,608 -
Subscriptions 56,387 - - 56,387 -
- - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 102,919 22,362 - 125,281 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-
Affiliation 3,485 - - 3,485 -
Hire ofpremises 26,899 - - 26,899 -
Maintenance 3,658 - - 3,658 -
Coach education 1,955 - - 1,955 -
EOS 3,666 - - 3,666 -
Fine 390 - - 390 -
Match kit 22,572 - - 22,572 -
Referee 1,211 - - 1,211 -
GK Training 855 - - 855 -
Trophies 2,542 - - 2,542 -
Tournament 1,195 - - 1,195 -
Gifts 474 - - 474 -
Equipment 874 - - 874 -
IT 565 - - 565 -
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-
**Sub total ** 70,341 - - 70,341 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Tractor 10,443 10,443 -
Container 3,150 3,150 -
Line marker 338 338 -
Lawn mower 245 245 -
Ride on mower 989 989 -
**Sub total ** 15,165 15,165 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 85,506
39,775
-
17,413 39,775 -
-
- - -
17,413 39,775 -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

15/04/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Details
Details
Tractor
Container
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Coop
Details
Line marker
Lawn mower
Ride on mower
2		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
17,413
17,413
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
22,362
-
22,362
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
10,443
3,150
338
245
989
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

15/04/2025