CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 July 2024 Period start date To 30 June 2025 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. We are a not for profit junior football club run by volunteers for (currently) 280 young childron 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 rinci les, such as, res ect & inclusion. 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 ublic benefit. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the publiG benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference 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 attendin The club will not use social investment. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment 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 and maintenance activities. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference The charity beneficiaries are the players and families registered with the club. The main achievements so far are, Continuing to successfully deliver on the main purpose and activities of the charity. Providing affordable football opportunities for 389 players. Successfully applying for grants to improve the club Supporting 4 families in hardship with reduced of free subscriptions Improved facilities and equipment used by the community 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 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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. Tar et £70,000. Main fundraisin aside from la Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 er
subscription) is our end of season 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 into the club and reduce subscri tions. Not applicable Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 At 30 June 2025, the charity held total funds of £34,582. 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 to6 2. Safety fund as suggested by the FA to support the club to cover the costs of 1 season. Currently at £17413 At 30 June 2025, the charity held total funds of £34,582 of which £Nil are held for restricted purposes. Free reserves are £34,582. nla Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 None Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Monthly player subscriptions End of season presentation event Team sponsorship The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 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 To provide football to local community Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Itrust aeed, l.oyal cliarter) How is the charity constituted? IL.g unincorporated 2ssociation, Cl 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 cio Para 1.25 cio 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. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Charity name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Croft Junior Football Club nla 1203437 45 Cumberland Road Old Walcot Swindon
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office (if any) ear Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Zachary Orde Josey Craig Gorton Anthony Farrar Vito Mazzotta Chairman Treasurer Carlo Frijia Daniel Bryant Harry Guyatt 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name
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 ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
Croft Junlor Football Team 1203437 Receipts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 01-Jul-24 30-Jun-25 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrictad funds to the nearest Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to tho nearn8t £ A1 Recei Funds transferred upon charity set up to the nearest £ to the neareit£ 191 30,646 795 3.152 24.693 9.608 56.387 EOS Grant Sponsorship Subscri tions Presentation 24 Presentation 25 Sales 191 33,329 33,329 7,273 75,895 10,775 16.840 111 7,273 75,895 10,775 16,840 111 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 111,085 33,329 144,414 125,281 A2 Asset and investment sales, see table . Sub total Total receipts 111.085 33,329 144,414 125,281 A3Pa ments 4,584 32,923 5,402 ,228 3,485 26,899 3,658 1,955 32.923 20,764 15,362 EOS 1433 23,678 2,249 Match klt and e ment 23,678 2249 1,211 855 2.542 474 874 565 Tro hles Gifts 3.271 75 3271 IT 2676 4135 1676 4.135 Presentation 25 Refund 320 189 1200 2507 242 320 189 Pla 2,507 242 1.195 Sub totsl 86,799 15,362 102,161 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) Tractor 31,329 2,000 31.329 8,740 10,443 3.150 338 245 989 6.740 Goals 377 7,000 7,377 47.446 Sub total 85 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6.Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 17,169 .5,193 39,775 39,775 Section B Statement of assets and Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Categories Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds Details B1 Cash funds Coop 34.582 Total cash funds 34,582 (a3ree b*ths with fapts ar payments oInt(s)} Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds tails Page 1
Details Fund to whlch asset belon Cost {optlona Current value tlonal B3 Investment assets Detalls Fund to which asset belon Cost {oplional) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use optional 41,772 5,150 338 245 989 7,377 Goals Details Fund to whlch Ilablllty rolate5 Amount due (optional} When dup B5 Llabilitles Signed by on8 or trustees on behall of all the trustees Signatu Print Name Date of rov A-< AJ-fv,- 3011 | ZÉ Page 2
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 2025 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 year ended 30/06/2025.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
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Signed: Date: 24/02/2026 Name: James Gare Relevant professional FCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Monahans, Hermes House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2GA
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