# **FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CLUB** Charity number 1207197 Trustees report and Annual Accounts For the period ended 31 July 2025 ## **FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY & SPORTS CLUB Trustees Report Period ended 31 July 2025** ## **Reference and administration details** ## **Period of accounts** These financial statements cover the period from formation on the 26 February 2024 to the period ended 31 July 2025. ## **Registered address** Fitton Hill Bulldogs St. Martins Road Oldham OL8 2PZ ## **Trustees** Name Role Date appointed David Hughes Chairman 26 February 2024 Philip Edward Howarth C.Eng Secretary 26 February 2024 Marilyn Fisher Treasurer 26 February 2024 Rebecca Hughes Rugby Coach 26 February 2024 Hannah Warburton Rugby Coach 26 February 2024 Darren Potts Football Manager/Coach 18 December 2024 Phil Lavin Football Coach 18 December 2024 Ian Scullion Football Coach 18 December 2024 **Advisers** Type of adviser Name Address Accountant BlueFox Accounting 2 Eastway, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NY ## **Advisers** ## **Structure, governance and management** The Charity is constituted as a trust and is governed by its trust deed. New trustees are selected by appointment. The Board of Trustees, comprising volunteers committed to our mission, oversees the Charity's operations and strategic decisions. Our governance ensures transparency, accountability, and a commitment to community welfare. ## **Objectives, activities achievements and performance** The Charity aims to foster community participation in healthy recreation for the residents of Oldham and surrounding areas. Our objectives include providing facilities for Rugby, Football, and other sports, as well as offering recreational and leisure activities. We prioritise serving youth, elderly, disabled, financially challenged individuals, and the public at large to enhance social welfare and improve quality of life. **FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY & SPORTS CLUB Trustees Report Period ended 31 July 2025** ## **Objectives, activities achievements and performance (Continued)** Since becoming a Charity on 26th February 2024, we have achieved significant milestones: ## 1. **Facilities and Programs Implemented:** - Provided facilities for "The Place to Bee," who provide a safe space with disabled access for adults with learning difficulties operating three days a week. - Conducted FREE yoga sessions for adults weekly and FREE tea/coffee/cake sessions for seniors. - Introduced reduced priced meals for seniors on a weekly basis. - Provided facilities for Athletico Manchester, a junior football club catering to children aged 4-13. - Implemented drainage improvements on the football pitch with plans for further enhancements. ## 2. **Infrastructure Development:** - Secured a 30-year lease on a 9.4-acre sports field, establishing a comprehensive sports environment. - Successfully renovated an ex-NHS pre-fab building into a fully functional community and sports club, featuring offices, kitchen, communal areas, sports facilities, and disabled-friendly amenities. _Image: collection of images showing the property before and during the renovation_ ## **FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY & SPORTS CLUB Trustees Report Period ended 31 July 2025** ## **Objectives, activities achievements and performance (Continued)** _Image: collection of images showing the completed renovation_ ## 3. **Community Engagement and Support:** - Engaged local organizations and received support in the form of services, materials, and labour. - Secured grants and donations from local housing associations and individuals, enabling the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies. ## 4. **Financial Sustainability:** - Generated income through leasing parts of our premises to a building contractor and a local care group, as well as renting out the sports ground to Athletico Manchester. - Expanded the Board of Trustees to include additional members, enhancing governance and expertise. ## **Volunteers** We are very grateful for the dedication of our volunteers both past and present who have contributed to maintenance, coaching, kitchen operations, and fundraising efforts. Their selfless contributions are instrumental in our success. FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY & SPORTS CLUB Trustees Report Period ondod 31 July 2025 Ob'ectlves activities achievements and rformance Continued Future Plans Looking ahead. our priorities include: Securing funding for perimeter fencing to protect our sports grounds from unauthorized access. Applying for grants to complete drainage improvements on our secondary pitch. 811owing year-round usability and reducing 8rtifici81 pitch renlal costs. Expanding our facilities to accommodate the growlng ¢ommunlty, espeoalty with new housing developments in the area. Concluslon The past fwe years have been transfonnative for our Charity, from rebuI￿J1n9 infrastructure to fostering communty engagement through sports and recreational activities. We remain committed to providing a premier communty and sports club for Oldham, driven by our dedication to enhancing lives and promoting healthy lifestyles. Financial revlew To ensure financial stabllity. we maintain a cash reserve covering six months of operational costs. Income from rentals and grants are allocated to essential needs such as sports equipment and facility maintenance. At th8 period end all cash rosèrves remain in a surplus POSEtion. Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, repost above. Slgned on behalF of the Charity's Trustees Signature Full Name Poslllon Date Mari n Fisher Trustee- Treasurer Phili Edward Howarth C.En Trustee- Secretary FITTON HILL BULLDOGS COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CLUB Charity number 1207197 Receipts and payments accounts For the period from 26 February 2024 to 31 July 2025 Receipts and payments Restrtctod funds Endowmorrt funds Unr•strict•d fvnds Total fvnds Receipts DonatWY15 Grants Bank inlÈrsl r8cèDiÈd Rent retewed other income Total recelpts 9,696 11.503 17 24.410 11.503 17 24A10 480 46.106 46.106 Payments operat￿nal costs PremK88s costs a¥s and ma￿tenanCe Tel8phone and inter￿t Insurance costs Accountallcy fees Sun expenses Bank charges DonatMY)s made Total paymonts 4,263 8,811 17.715 415 1.872 240 3,409 140 8,811 17,715 415 1.872 240 3.409 140 103 36.968 103 36,968 Netof r8celpls/(p8yment6) 9.138 9.138 Cash fvnds at31 Juft2025 9.138 9,138 statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unro8trlctsd frJnd8 Resthcte lund$ Cash funds Bar Unrestricted fvnds Ro8trlctsd tund5 Assets fetslned forth# cha . 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