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2023-03-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 268128

Watton Sports Association Unaudited financial statements

31 March 2023

Watton Sports Association

Financial statements

Year ended 31 March 2023

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9

Watton Sports Association

Trustees' annual report

Year ended 31 March 2023

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Watton Sports Association Charity registration number 268128 Principal office Dereham Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6EZ

The trustees

The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval were as follows:

J Jackson K Jones MBE (resigned 22 December 2022 and re-appointed 30 October 2023) G Taylor (resigned 26 September 2022) L Green (resigned 26 September 2022) J Darby (resigned 26 September 2022) P Kibler (appointed 30 October 2023) P McCarthy T Taylor (resigned 26 September 2022) A Cruickshank (resigned 26 September 2022) T Amadasun C Hayward (appointed 30 October 2023) K Pell (appointed 30 October 2023)

Watton Town Council are custodians of the land and buildings and Watton Sports Association are responsible for their upkeep.

Independent examiner Jamie Norton FCCA Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants The Gables Old Market Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 2EN Bankers Barclays Bank Plc 34 Market Place Dereham Norfolk NR19 2AS

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Year ended 31 March 2023

Watton Sports Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Objectives and activities

The object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a recreation ground and facilities ancillary thereto for the use of the inhabitants of the town of Watton and the surrounding area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of like for said inhabitants.

Public benefit

The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. They confirm that in planning and carrying out the charity's activities they have had regard to this guidance.

Achievements and performance

This year has seen a return to normality with the Centre seeing more footfall similar to pre-Covid levels. The Social Club has benefitted significantly from the return of the full sporting calendar with football, rugby, boxing, cricket, and the tennis attracting users to the Centre to watch various sporting activities. The Centre has seen a busier summer period than usual, hosting of a junior football tournament as well as a hockey event which attracted people from all around the County. The Centre has also capitalised on designating a Committee lead on events, tasked with promoting regular events. Themed events such as drag bingos, halloween discos, children discos, casino nights and many more.

The Centre has received funding of £107,587 for the skate park project from Breckland District Council. This is currently ringfenced for the purpose of a long awaited skatepark in the town. This would provide alternative recreational output for young people in the town. The trustees are reviewing construction of the skate park and assessing the schedule suitable for completion. The Centre also received £36,147 from the Market Town Initiative Project. This was used to renovate the astroturf lights, resurface the carparks and repair the bowls club fence.

The Charity is constantly reviewing it's costs and a constant review of our suppliers is an ongoing process. Investment has been made into the maintenance of the football playing fields with the appointment of designated grounds staff as well as investment into equipment which includes a new hired tractor. Further investment has also been made with repairs to ensure electrical compliance now completed. The main football changing rooms have also been renovated with new shower systems with the hope to to provide the teams with a better facility.

The presence of the Men's Shed within the Centre has continued to prove beneficial with the group recently voted amongst the best in the Country. They continue to support the Charity with odd repairs around the Centre. The Men's shed also donated £300 to the Charity. The Charity has provided to be a continued hubs for initiatives which support the people of Watton, which includes hosting the weekly ladies', Active Norfolk supported men's football to provide support for men's mental wellbeing and a a weekly mental health workshop "Watton Worry Well", where residents have walk-in access to mental health practitioners.

The overall outlook of the committee is that we are making progress towards generating more funds compared to last year, however the continuously high cost of maintaining an ageing building, rising utilities costs and staff costs is making running the Charity challenging. The Charity is very conscious of the challenges ahead to keep the Charity sustainable. We have started exploring options of working with local stakeholders such as Breckland Council and our affiliated clubs on additional external investments such as fundraisers and grants.

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Watton Sports Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Financial review

The total income amounted to £270,424 (2022: £102,756) and after expenditure of £228,732 (2022: £108,363) the net surplus for the year was £41,692 (2022: deficit £5,607). Included within the above surplus are restricted funds of £108,707.

The Trustees consider the year end position to be satisfactory and are working hard to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

Reserves policy

The Charity has no free reserves at 31 March 2023, with net current liabilities in unrestricted funds of £46,735 (2022: £23,910 free reserves). The Charity also held restricted funds of £108,707 (2022: £3,209) at the year end. It is therefore the Trustees' intention to rebuild reserves in the coming year in order to establish a sink fund and to meet future maintenance costs.

The Charity has a target reserves figure of £300,000, with the reserves to be used for the resurfacing of the Astroturf.

Plans for future periods

Over the next 12 months, we have outlined a clear events timeline to generate additional revenue into the Centre. The Charity will continue to look for funding for the replacement of the astro turf surface and also look to increase sporting revenue. We also want to continue to host events for the Town to increase footfall and attract new users to the Centre.

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Watton Sports Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

Watton Sports Association was established in 1975 and the constitution was registered with the Charity Commission (registration number 268128) on 24 September 1997 and amended by resolution on 21 September 2015.

Appointment and recruitment of Trustees

According to the Charity's constitution, the board of Trustees should consist of 6 elected members and up to 10 representative members. Elected members shall be appointed at the annual general meeting and shall hold office for one year. Representative members are appointed from affiliated clubs. The committee may appoint up to five co-opted members if the board sees fit.

Trustees' induction and training

All new Trustees will be provided with copies of:

and are encouraged to read the Charity Commission guidance notes CC3 - "The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do".

In addition, the Trustees are encouraged to read Charity Commission and other newsletters and to attend courses designed to keep them abreast of their duties and responsibilities.

True and fair view

The financial statements have been prepared to give a "true and fair" view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a "true and fair view". This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issues in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Pratice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Independent examiner

Jamie Norton FCCA has been reappointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 12 January 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

T Amadasun Chairman

J Jackson Treasurer

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Watton Sports Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Watton Sports Association

Year ended 31 March 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination.

I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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

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Watton Sports Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Watton Sports Association (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts (financial statements) in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has since been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

Jamie Norton FCCA Independent Examiner

Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants The Gables Old Market Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 2EN

19 January 2024

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Watton Sports Association

Statement of financial activities

Year ended 31 March 2023

2023 2022
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 1,674 167,334 169,008 16,119
Charitable activities 5 85,974 85,974 81,929
Other trading activities 6 2,360 2,360 30
Investment income 7 4,058 4,058 1
Other income 8 9,024 9,024 4,677
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Total income 103,090 167,334 270,424 102,756
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Expenditure
Charitable activities 9 173,129 57,252 230,382 125,119
Other expenditure 10 (1,650) (1,650) (16,756)
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Total expenditure 171,479 57,252 228,732 108,363
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Net income/(expenditure) before transfer of
funds (68,389) 110,082 41,692 (5,607)
Transfers between funds 4,584 (4,584)
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Net movement in funds (63,805) 105,498 41,692 (5,607)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 1,321,953 3,209 1,325,162 1,330,769
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Total funds carried forward 1,258,148 108,707 1,366,855 1,325,162
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Watton Sports Association

Balance sheet

31 March 2023

2023 2022
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 15 1,304,882 1,298,043
Current assets
Debtors 16 8,750 6,920
Cash at bank and in hand 142,756 43,998
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151,506 50,918
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year 17 (89,534) (23,799)
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Net current assets 61,972 27,119
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Total assets less current liabilities 1,366,854 1,325,162
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Net assets 1,366,854 1,325,162
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 109,691 3,209
Unrestricted funds 1,257,164 1,321,953
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Total charity funds 19 1,366,855 1,325,162
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 12 January 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

T Amadasun J Jackson Chairman Treasurer

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements

Year ended 31 March 2023

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Dereham Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6EZ.

2. Statement of compliance

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity and rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Income

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 25% reducing balance

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 1,674 3,600 5,274
Grants
Grants receivable 163,734 163,734
Subscriptions
Subscriptions
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1,674 167,334 169,008
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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

4. Donations and legacies (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 2,172 2,172
Grants
Grants receivable 13,708 (500) 13,208
Subscriptions
Subscriptions 739 739
  
16,619 (500) 16,119
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5. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Gym 17,266 17,266 19,756 19,756
Sports hall 13,679 13,679 10,702 10,702
Astro turf 16,103 16,103 17,149 17,149
Playing field 7,289 7,289 9,655 9,655
Badminton 13,603 13,603 9,993 9,993
Snooker 2,363 2,363 1,481 1,481
Squash 1,615 1,615 2,415 2,415
All weather court 266 266 250 250
Room hire 13,032 13,032 10,358 10,358
Table Tennis 758 758 170 170
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85,974

85,974

81,929
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81,929
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6. Other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Shop income 20 20 30 30
Event income 2,340 2,340
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2,360 2,360 30 30
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7. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 70 70 1 1
Other interest receivable 3,988 3,988
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4,058 4,058 1 1
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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

8. Other income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Insurance claim 9,024 9,024
Job Retention Scheme 4,677 4,677
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9,024 9,024 4,677 4,677
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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Purchases 6,398 34,505 40,903
Wages 86,832 86,832
Rates and water 4,654 4,654
Light and heat 18,531 18,531
Repairs and maintenance 24,206 21,147 45,353
Insurance 10,798 10,798
Telephone 1,238 1,238
Depreciation 6,824 6,824
Cleaning 1,227 1,227
Printing, stationery and computer costs 2,270 2,270
Miscellaneous expenses 977 977
Bank charges 914 914
Advertising
Non reclaimed VAT 1,836 1,837
Support costs 6,424 1,600 8,024
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173,129 57,252 230,382
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Purchases 12,341 3,290 15,631
Wages 57,950 57,950
Rates and water 510 510
Light and heat 8,800 8,800
Repairs and maintenance 15,158 15,158
Insurance 7,937 7,937
Telephone 955 955
Depreciation 5,575 5,575
Cleaning 707 707
Printing, stationery and computer costs 1,485 1,485
Miscellaneous expenses 235 235
Bank charges 1,214 1,214
Advertising 374 374
Non reclaimed VAT 1,852 1,852
Support costs 6,736 6,736
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121,829 3,290 125,119
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Analysis of governance costs:
Total Funds Total Funds
2023 2022
£ £
Independent examination fees 1,925 1,750
Other legal fees 2,214 3,411
Accountancy fees 3,885 1,575
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8,024 6,736
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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

10. Other expenditure
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 642 642
(Profit)/Loss from Social Club (1,650) (1,650) (17,398) (17,398)
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(1,650) (1,650) (16,756) (16,756)
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11. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2023 2022
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 6,824 5,575
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 642
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12. Independent examination fees
2023 2022
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,925 1,750
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13. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 86,832 57,950
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The average head count of employees during the year was 5 (2022: 5).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2022: Nil).

14. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No trustee received remuneration from employment with the charity (2022: £nil) and no re-imbursed expenses (2022: £nil).

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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

15. Tangible fixed assets

Freehold Fixtures and
property fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2022 1,279,104 122,070 1,401,174
Additions 3,265 10,398 13,663
  
At 31 March 2023 1,282,369 132,468 1,414,837
  
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022 103,131 103,131
Charge for the year 6,824 6,824
  
At 31 March 2023 109,955 109,955
  
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023 1,282,369 22,513 1,304,882
  
At 31 March 2022 1,279,104 18,939 1,298,043
  
16. Debtors
2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 8,750 6,920
 
17. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 34,170 5,208
Accruals and deferred income 3,926 1,750
Social security and other taxes 11,448 10,110
Breckland Council loan 1,619 1,619
Social Club loan 38,371 5,112
 
89,534 23,799
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18. Deferred income
2023 2022
£ £
Amount deferred in year 2,001
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Included in accruals and deferred income is deferred income of £2,001. This relates to the yearly invoices to both Watton United Football Club and Watton Junior Football Club for their pitch hire throughout the year.

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Watton Sports Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2023

19. Analysis of charitable funds

Balance at 1 Balance at
Apr 2022 **Income ** Expenditure Transfers 31 Mar 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds
Breckland 106 Funding Astro
Repairs 3,209 (2,225) (984)
Breckland Council District
Grant 107,587 107,587
Breckland Council Market
Town Initiative 36,147 (35,027) 1,120
Watton Hockey Club - dugout
funding 3,600 (3,600)
Garfield Weston 20,000 (20,000)
    
3,209 167,334 (57,252) (4,584) 108,707
Unrestricted funds
General funds 1,321,953 103,090 (171,479) 4,584 1,258,148
    
1,325,162 270,424 (228,731) 1,366,855
    
Balance at 1 Balance at
Apr 2021 **Income ** Expenditure Transfers 31 Mar 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds
Breckland 106 Funding Astro
Repairs 6,499 (3,290) 3,209
Norfolk Hockey Pitch Dividers 500 (500)
    
6,999 (500) (3,290) 3,209
Unrestricted funds
General funds 1,323,770 103,256 (105,073) 1,321,953
    
1,330,769 102,756 (108,363) 1,325,162
    

The Breckland 106 fund was funded by Breckland District Council towards the repairs of the old Astroturf surface.

The Norfolk Hockey fund was funded by Watton Hockey Club towards pitch dividers for the Astroturf. The dividers were not purchased and the fund was returned to Watton Hockey Club.

The Breckland Council District Grant fund was funded by Breckland District Council towards the build of a skatepark which will be located at the Sports Centre.

The Breckland Council Market Town Initiative fund was funded by Breckland District Council towards the refurbishment of the astroturf lights, refencing the bowls green and the resurfacing of the Sports Centre car park.

The Watton Hockey Club dugout fund was a donation from Watton Hockey Club towards three new dugouts enclosed within the astroturf. The fund was transferred to general funds as the Sports Centre funded the remainder and the dugouts are capitalised within the accounts.

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Watton Sports Association

Year ended 31 March 2023

The Garfield Weston fund was granted for the refurbishment of the astroturf lights together with the Breckland Council Market Town Initiative.

20. Analysis of net assets between funds

As at 31 March 2023

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,304,882 1,304,882
Current assets 37,335 114,771 151,506
Creditors less than 1 year (86,654) (86,654)
  
Net Assets 1,255,563 114,771 1,369,734
  
As at 31 March 2022
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,298,043 1,298,043
Current assets 47,709 3,209 50,918
Creditors less than 1 year (23,799) (23,799)
  
Net Assets 1,321,953 3,209 1,325,162
  

21. Related parties

There were no related party transactions duing the year (2022: £nil).

These accounts do not include the income and expenditure of the Social club, for which separate accounts are prepared, although its net result is shown as income/expenditure to the Charity. The results for the year and preceding year were: Income £150,147 expenditure £148,497, net profit £1,650 (2022: income £160,839, expenditure £143,441 net profit £17,398).

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