2025-05-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] June 2024 Period start date To 31[st] May 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Hawarden Park Girls & Ladies FC

Charity registration number: 1208531

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football by: 1a) Offering sporting opportunity (particularly association football) Women and Girls, in particular but not exclusively, The Parish of Hawarden in the county of Flintshire. 2b) Enabling those with economic difficulties to have the opportunity to play sport whereas they would otherwise be unable to afford it. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes, which are not charitable according to the law of England and Wales.
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	Amateur Sport providing weekly football training sessions and game days for up to 90 players.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees of Hawarden Park Ladies and Girls Football Club confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when exercising their duties and powers. In particular, the trustees have ensured that the club’s activities further its charitable purposes for the public benefit. The club provides access to football training and competitive opportunities for women and girls of all ages and abilities in the local community, encouraging physical activity, social inclusion, and personal development.

Through affordable membership fees, community outreach, and volunteer-led coaching, the club ensures that its services are accessible and inclusive, reflecting the principles of public benefit as defined by the Charity Commission.

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The Charity does not offer grant making facilities.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	The trustees of Hawarden Park Ladies and Girls Football Club confirm that the charity does not currently make social investments or programme-related investments.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Hawarden Park Ladies and Girls Football Club relies heavily on the dedication and hard work of its volunteers, who are central to the delivery of our charitable activities. Throughout the year, a committed team of volunteers have contributed their time, skills, and energy to support the club’s operations. The coaches have delivered 265 hours resulting in our girls and women completing 5419 hours of wellness & fitness coaching. This includes coaching teams across various age groups, organising fixtures and tournaments, maintaining facilities, running fundraising events, providing administrative support, and serving as a trustee.
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Achievements and Performance

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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 club was officially launched as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 1 June 2024, becoming the first-ever girls and ladies-only football club in Hawarden From its formation, the club welcomed two teams for the 2024–25 season with plans underway to expand into further age groups In January 2025, the club launched new football sessions for women of all abilities, aimed at beginners, returning players, social participants, and community members curious to try football in a welcoming environment These sessions support the club’s core mission to offer accessible sporting opportunities for women and girls in and around Hawarden. The Chair has actively contributed to broader inclusion in football. Robert Wilson spoke at the Clwb PAWB Summit, focusing on creating an inclusive grassroots environment and championing diversity and belonging in Welsh football The club launched a local sponsorship initiative, offering sponsorship opportunities to local businesses We have received sponsorship and support from local businesses such as:Doll Beauty AeroCare Deefab Hawarden Travel JPS Civil & Structural Engineers Tower Windows Federal Capital Noo Designs Murals Northop Hall Country House Charcoal Gallery Anwyl Absolute footcare The club won the FAW’s Community Club of the Year for excellence in grassroots football, highlighting strong community engagement and development. The club have been successful on the field with theU13’s winning and participating inU13s North East Wales Girls League (NEWGL), league winners U13s newgl league cup Winners U13s newfa cup Winners U13s champions of champions (4 local league winners) U13s Brymbo tournament U13s Trinitas runners up

The U13 team travelled to Holland— representing both Hawarden Park FC and Wales—with pride and sporting spirit. U10 took part in the following tournaments in addition to their league games. Penrhyn Bay Tournament Brickfield Tournament Ramsbottom Tournament Northop Hall Tournament Mynydd Isa Tournament Greenleas U11 Tournament St George Tournament Cheshire Tournament Ella Toune Tournament Rhyl Tournament The Under 16 team completed their North East Wales Girls League fixtures.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	In line with our charitable objectives, Hawarden Park Ladies and Girls Football Club continue to make significant progress in advancing sporting opportunities— particularly association football—for women and girls, with a special focus on Hawarden and surrounding areas in Flintshire. We also maintained a strong commitment to removing financial barriers to participation in sport. 1. Offering Sporting Opportunity to Women and Girls in Hawarden and Flintshire • We provided structured football programmes for 57 women and girls across multiple age groups, ranging from 8 years to senior players. Our teams participated in local leagues and friendly competitions, enhancing skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment. • Weekly training sessions and match opportunities were delivered by qualified volunteer coaches in accordance with FA standards, creating a safe and inclusive environment for new and returning players alike. • We successfully launched a new women’s group who have been playing recreationally soon to move to a league helping to broaden participation within the community.

		Currently 26 players who have now signed on and are not included in the 57 players who did sign on in this reporting period. 2. Enabling Participation for Those Facing Economic Difficulties • In recognition of cost as a potential barrier to sport, we maintained our subsidised fees and kit support programme, ensuring that no participant was excluded due to financial hardship. • Over the past year, players benefited from either reduced membership fees, free kit, or other forms of assistance funded through a mix of club fundraising, grants, and donations. • We established clear, confidential processes for families to request support, and continued to seek external funding to sustain and expand this provision in the future. Other Key Developments Supporting Our Objectives • We invested in equipment upgrades and facility improvements, made possible through successful community fundraising and local grant applications. • The club took part in 9 non core events, helping to raise awareness of women’s and girls’ football and attract new participants. These achievements directly support our core purpose: to increase access to football for women and girls in our local community and to ensure affordability is never a barrier to participation.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have been successful in raising funds to ensure the charities objective of The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football by: 1a) Offering sporting opportunity (particularly association football) Women and Girls, in particular but not exclusively, The Parish of Hawarden in the county of Flintshire; 2b) Enabling those with economic difficulties to have the opportunity to play sport whereas they would otherwise be unable to afford it.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not Applicable

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the year end the charity account balance shows as being £8,509.18 in credit. Having had a total income of £31,984.07 and an expenditure of £23,474.89
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	As the charity is in its first year for this reporting period the charity has not built in a policy on holding reserves.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	We have built up a balance in the first year which will enable us to establish a mean for setting a reserve going forward.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Currently we have no deficits showing.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	No concerns are apparent.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Membership fees. Fund raising Grants
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We do not currently make any investments, therefore have no social investment policy.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The trustees of Hawarden Park Ladies and Girls Football Club have identified a number of key risks that could impact the charity’s ability to deliver its objectives effectively. Risk management is reviewed regularly to ensure mitigation measures are in place and appropriate. 1. Financial Sustainability • Risk: As a grassroots club, the charity is reliant on a combination of fundraising, donations, grant income, and low-cost participation fees. Economic pressures on families and reduced local funding sources could impact income. • Mitigation: The club actively seeks diverse funding sources, including local sponsors • hip, small grants, and community fundraising events. Budgeting is conservative and regularly monitored. 2. Volunteer Capacity and Retention • Risk: The club’s operations are heavily dependent on volunteers (e.g., coaches, team managers,

		safeguarding leads). A loss of key volunteers or insufficient recruitment could limit delivery of sessions or expansion. • Mitigation: Volunteer recruitment and retention are prioritised, with support for training (e.g., FA coaching badges) and recognition. Trustees continue to promote a supportive, inclusive volunteer culture. 3. Safeguarding and Welfare • Risk: The club works with children and vulnerable adults. Any failure to follow safeguarding procedures could pose serious risks to individuals and the charity’s reputation. • Mitigation: Robust safeguarding policies are in place, regularly reviewed, and implemented in line with FAW and Charity Commission guidance. We have an experienced safeguarding lead. All relevant volunteers are DBS-checked and receive safeguarding training. 4. Facility Access and Suitability • Risk: Access to high-quality, affordable training and match-day facilities is limited and dependent on third-party providers. Increases in hire costs or loss of access could disrupt delivery. • Mitigation: We are working on long- term options for dedicated facilities. 5. Reputation and Compliance • Risk: As a newly formed CIO, any administrative error (e.g. financial misreporting, non-compliance with FA or Charity Commission requirements) could damage the club’s reputation or regulatory standing. • Mitigation: Trustees are committed to maintaining high standards of governance, financial control, and transparency. Professional advice is sought where needed and relevant policies are reviewed annually.
Other		N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		The Charity does not hold Trusts.
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constituted
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	The initial trustees came from volunteers to set up the charity. The hold a 3-year term of office. Further trustees will be appointed with the approval of the current board of Trustees.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	The current trustees have not had formal training but each are in possession of a copy of the charity commissions guidance.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	There are currently 5 trustees in position with the intention of increasing this to 7 as the charity grows and matures.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Not yet developed
Other		N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Hawarden Park Girls and Ladies Football Club
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1208531
Charity’s principal address	20 Palmerston Crescent, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3SF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Robert Wilson	Chairperson
	Jennifer Keeley	Treasurer
	Daniel Roberts
	Ceri Nursaw		20thMay2025
	Mark Morris

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not Applicable

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NONE

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
	Robert Andrew Wilson	Ceri Nursaw
	Chair
	2 Oct 2025
	2 Oct 2025

Hawarden Park Girls and Ladies Football Club Finance Summary 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025 Company Number CE036383 Charity number 1208531

Income	Total
Sponsorship	5,145.16
Match DaySponsorship	1,015.94
Grant Award	8,648.00
Player Subscription	6,929.01
Ladies Sessions	-
Fundraising	4,663.38
Last Player Standing	277.50
St George's Park Fundraising	1,101.16
Holland Fundraising	3,676.32
EasyfundraisingPage	270.88
Contribution to Pitch Hire	20.00
Misc	236.72
Total Income	31,984.07

Expenditure	Total
Docusign	(34.00)
Session Planner	(55.00)
Website Hosting& Protection	(132.78)
Room Booking	(70.00)
FAW Registration	(500.00)
Small SocietyLottery	(40.00)
Container	(3,010.80)
Equipment	(795.04)
Equipment - Huddle	(249.84)
Thank You Gifts	(91.99)
POTM Trophies	(36.01)
School Tournament	(257.30)
Card Reader	(22.99)
Insurance	(399.60)
Banners	(144.00)
Course Fees - Leadership	(100.00)
Referee Courses	(285.00)
Pitch Hire at DLC	(3,150.75)

Match DayFee to Cricket Club	(385.00)
NEWFA Fine	(65.00)
Referee Fees	(570.50)
Coaches Kit	(1,457.99)
Match Kit	(3,291.89)
TrainingKit	(2,464.87)
Game Maker Tshirts	(72.50)
Xmas Party	(77.72)
Holland Expenditure	(3,676.32)
St George's Park Tournament	(1,577.00)
Tournaments Entered	(461.00)
Total Expenditure	(23,474.89)

8,509.18	8,509.18
Total Income Received	31,984.07
Total Expenditure Incurred	(23,474.89)
Current Bank Balance	8,509.18

Statement of Assets and Liabilities:-
Cash at Bank	8,509.18
Assets Held - Storage Container	3,010.80
	11,519.98

Final 31st May 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Hawarden Park Girls & Ladies Ft)otball Club On accounts for the year ended 116124-3115125 Charity no {if any) 1206531 Set out on pages I report to the Iruslees on my examination of Ihe accounls of the above chanty {Yhe Trusv) for the year ended 3115r25 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requiremenls of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 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 oul my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Acl. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no malerial matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any malerial respect.. the accounting records V￿re not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did nol accord with the accounting records,. or Ihe accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming Ihe fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremenl Ihal Ihe accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter CLsnsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOn￿rn5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enab￿ a proper understanding of the a(xounts lo be reached. Signed: 8110125 Name: T J Mitchell FCA Relevant professional qualification{sl or body lif any1= ICAEW Address: Xeinadin North West Ltd St Andrews House. Yale Business Village. Ellice Way, Wrexham LL13 7YL IER Oct 2018