REcIsfERED CHARITY NUMBER: 305242
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNALDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ,MARCH 2025
FOR
HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRLIST
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unit ?.02
Hioh Weald House
Glovers End
Bexhill
East Sussex
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 M.4RCH 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statemcnts of the charity, for the year ended J l March ?0?5. The
trustees have adopled the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: s￿temenT of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordanee with the FiTkancial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10?) leffective l January ?019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objeetives and aims
The object of the Charity is. in the interests of social welfare. to improve rhe conditions of life for the inhabitants of
and visitors to the area of benefit, beino
Hastings and St Leonards and the neighbourhood thereof, without distinction
of political, religious. or other opinions by the provision and tnaintenance of a sports facility.
Through the provision of affordable, subsidised sporting facilities. we aim to encourage local people and visitors to the
towi, io participate in sporting activities as a means of recreation. This. in turn, assists the well being. fitness and
general health of Ihe participants.
The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 17 of ihe 2011 Charities Act to have due regard lo guidance
published by the Chariti, Commission. including public benefit guidance. The aim is to Strive for sustainability in
order that the objects of the Charity tnay contiThue to be carried out.
Significant activities
The strategies for achieving the objective5 include continued efforts in the promotion of sporting and business
activities. in the form of the provision of a sports hall. meeting rooms. social functions. calering and bars.
The Trustees continue to work with a development team to deliver a long term Strategic plan to re-locate the facilities
and provffide enhanced fa¢ilitie5.
The Charity ccfroperates with local primary. secondary sch(K)Is and colleges. The Charity further regularly provides
facilities. at reduced rates, providing a Charity b¢nefJt is proven.
The charity's income continues to be under pressure as previously reported due to general economic conditions and
challenges in hiring our facilities during ￿'orkIng hours.
STRLTCTURE, GOTr'ERNANCE AND,MALNAGEMENT
Governing doeument
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Trustees of Ihe Charity, for the purposes of Chariry Law. are incorporated under the name of Horntye Park
Management Company Limited. Under the requirements of the Nlemorandum and Articles of AsS￿latIon of this
company, one third of th¢ Charity's Trustees shall retire from otTice at the Annual General Meeting every year. The
retiring Trustees shall be those who have been longest in otTice since their last election. and Shall be eligible for
re-election.
Organlsational structure
Proceedings of the Trustees are govemed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Horntye Park
Management Company Limited. and the Charity is organised so that ihe Trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs.
The senior members of the Management Committee meet on a more frequent basis as required. Trustees may delegate
any of their powers to s￿￿0MMitteeS containing at least one Trustee.
Day to day decisions regarding operations. staffing. accounts etc. are undertaken b}, the Management Committee.
Important issues are debated by a subcommittee. Recommendations are pul to the main board for ratification. policy
decisions are debated at main tM)ard level.
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H.4STINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 M.4RCH 2025
STRUCfllRE, GOVERNANCE .4ND MAN.4GEMEwr
Induction and training of new trustees
The Trustees are all familiar iviih the pra￿lea1 work of the Charity. They are also made aware of their responsibilities
as Trustees and the requiremenis thereof.
Risk managemen¢
The Trustees a¢tively review, on a regular basis. the major risks that the Charity faces and believe that the
independent examinaiion and review of ihe controls over key financial system5. Mqll provide sufficient resour¢es in the
event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the
Chariry and confirni that they have established systems to mitigate sionificant risks.
REFERENCE AND.4DMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charit). number
305242
Prineipal address
Horntye Park
Bohemia Road
Hastings
TN)4 1 EX
Trustees
P N Finch
C J Thajre
B Dixon
C M Ford {resitsned 201512024>
D S Nessling
M O'connor
K Woolley {resigned 2015120?4}
Independent Examiner
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
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High Weald House
Glovers End
Bexhill
East Sussex
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..............
. and signed on its behalf by:
P N Finch - Trustee
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INDEPEiNDENT EK4NIINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF
HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
IndependeDt examiner's report to the trustees of HastiDgs & Roiher Sports Trust
I report to the charity trustees on m>. examination of the accounts of Hastings & Rother Sports Trust (the Trust) for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities 2nd basK5 of report
As the charity trustees of ihe Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusi's accounts carried oul under Section 14) of the Act and in carrying
out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under Section
14515 Ilb) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charitys oross income exceeded £?50.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm
thai l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales, which 15 one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters hhve come to my attention in conne¢lion with
Ihe examination giving Me cause to believe that in any maierial respect=
t¢ccounting rewrd5 were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section l JO of the Act; or
the accounts do nol accord ivith those records- or
the accounts do not compl). with the applicable requiremenls concerning the form and content of accounts sei
out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations ?008 other than any requirement that the accounts
give a true and fair view which 15 nol a matter considered a5 part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other marters in ¢onnection 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.
Debbie Hargreaves
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unli 2.02
High Weald House
Glovers End
Bexhill
E35t Sussex
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Date..
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRusr
STATEMEiYf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Tot&l
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Provision of sports and recreational facilities
320,187
320,187
291,939
Other trading activitie5
39.929
39.929
21,523
Total
360.116
360,116
313,462
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable aetivities
Provision of sports and recreational facililies
500,183
65.953
566.136
482,063
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(140,067)
(65,953}
(206,020)
(168.6011
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
729J07
1,715,176
2,444,483
2.613,084
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORIVARD
589340
1,649,223
2,238,463
2,444,483
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
STATEMEiYf OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
otes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Social investments
2,113,163
132,475
2,176,6J7
167.80?
io
2,245,638
2.344.439
CURREIYT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,900
38J63
3,027
2,900
52,588
115,867
12
44,290
171,355
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(37.737)
(54.172)
NET CURREIYT ASSETS
6,553
117,183
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
2,252.191
2,461,6?2
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(13,728)
(17,1391
NET ASSETS
2,238,463
2,444,483
FUNDS
Unrestricted ￿ndS
Restricted funds
17
589,240
,649223
729,307
1,715,176
TOTAL FUNDS
2,238,463
2,444,483
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
and were signed on its behalf by=
on
P N Finch
ust¢¢
D S Nessling- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCI.4L STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EiYDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUlWtItYG POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FIN.4NCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charitv. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 10?) '.4ccountino and Reporlinu
bv Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts ID accordance wilh the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January ?019}',
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Aci 2011. The financial siatemenis have been prepared under the historical cosi
convention.
INCOME
Voluntary income is received by way of subscriptions and donations and is ineluded in full in the Statement of
Financial Aetivilies when received. The value of services provided by volunteer5 has not been included.
Oiher incoming resources are included in th¢ Statement of Financial A¢tiviti¢s when ihey are received.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred. including attributable V A T wliich
annol be re¢overed. Expendilure is allwated against parlicular activities where the Cost relates directl51 to that
activity. Costs relating to the overall direction and administration of each acliviry are apportioned on an
estimated basis.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rales in order Io WTile off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Fr¢ehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
?O/o on c05t
)3°/0 on cost and I ￿/0 on cost
?OO/o on cost
STOCKS
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and nel realisable value. after making due allowance for obsolete and
slow moving items.
All stock held is for bar and catering activitie5.
TAXATION
The eharity is exempt from eorporation tax on its ¢harilable activities.
FUND AccouiYfiNG
Unrestrieted Funds
Unre5trieted funds are donations and other incominip resources receivable or generated for the objects of the
Charity. without further specified purpose and are available for general funds.
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds relate to the capital expenditure grant that was received from the National Lottery and can
only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity.
HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basi5
over the period of the lease.
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued
PENSION COSTS
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribuiions payable to the charity's pension
scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in ihe period to which ihey relate.
USE OF ASSETS ON A FREE OF CHARGE BASIS
Incoming resources by way of perceived donations have not been included.
OTHER TIL4DING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Mis¢ellan¢ous income
39,929
21,523
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
AetivitTr'
Provision of sports and recreationa
facilities
Provision of sports and recreational
Ground hire and advert15ing facilities
Provision of sports and recreational
facilities
Provision of sports and recreational
facilities
Sundry rent received
786
1.757
86,552
90,745
Sports hall and room hire
109,399
Bar and caterin(F income
123,450
100.404
320,187
291,9J9
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 5)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Provision of sports and recreational
fa¢ilities
424,899
141,237
566,136
£65,95) (2024.. £65,95i l of the abO￿.e costs were attributable to the reslricted funds. £36427012024: £420.632)
of the above were attributable to unrestricted funds.
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FIN.INCI.4L ST.4TEIIEYfs- tontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 NI.4RCH 202)
SUPPORT COSTS
Use of
sporting 2nd
other
fgcilities
Bar and
catering
Sundr). rent
received
2025Total
?,010
4.380
?,061
85,?)3
43,635
89,271
1)7,3J9
Bar and catering costs include the cost of refreshments provided in association with the hire of rooms. Income
from these a¢tivities is included ivithin 'Sport5 hall and room hire,.
Legal professional fees include fee5 paid for work on the valuation of the grounds at Horntye Park, fees
indirectly relatinD to the Sale of the land at Horntye Park.specialist accounting fees and also include
bookkeeping fees.
The support costs have been allocated to the activities based on the hours worked in each activity.
2024
1,867
23,203
Governance
Finance
Information technology
Depreciation
Legal & professional fees
703
.533
2,847
55,414
29.839
15.272
48,068
85,253
151.680
TRUSTEES, REMUNEIL4TION AIID BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended J l March 2024.
TRUSTEES, EXPENSES
There were no
31 March 2024.
trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follow5:
2025
13
2024
Charitable aetivities
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATE&MENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIIIITIES
Unrestrieted
fund
Restricted
fund
Total
funds
INCO￿lE AND ENDOWI¥IENTS FROM
Charitable activilies
Provision of sports and recreational facilitie5
291.9)9
291,9)9
Other trading aclivities
21,523
Total
313.46?
)1).462
EXPENDITURE ON
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontiDued
FOR THE YE.4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEI%lENT OF FIN.4NCIAL AcfivITIES- eontinued
Unrestrieted
Restricted
fund
fund
Total
funds
Charitable activitie5
Provision of sw)rts and re¢r¢ational facilities
416.110
65.953
482,063
NET INCOME/(EXPENDrruRE)
(10?,6481
(65,9i31
(168,6011
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds broughi forward
831,955
1,781,129
2.613.084
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORIVARD
729,307
1.715.176
2.444,483
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
rittings
Freehold
property
Plant and
machinery
Totals
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
4,262,658
76,540
25,678
82J37
4,421,535
25,678
Ai 31 Mareh ?0?5
4,262,658
102.218
82,337
4,447,213
Depreciation
At l April 20?4
Charge for year
2.086.021
85354
76.)40
3,898
82J37
2,244,898
89,152
At 31 March 20?5
2,171.275
80,438
82J37
2,334,050
Net book value
Ai J I ￿larth ?0?5
2,091J83
21,780
2,113,163
At 31 March 2024
? 176.637
2.176,637
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FIN.ANCIAL STATEMENTS- cotttinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 M.4RCH 2025
io.
SOCIAL INVESTMElYfS
Social Investments consist of initial expenditure in respeci of construction works carried out OT] the relocation
of certain sports facilitie5 to Claremont Schcy)l. who on cr>'stallisation of such works owed the Trust £176.635
which the School have agreed to repay to the Trust on a quarterly basis at £8.831.75 per quarter over 20
quarters. Repa)rynents commenced on 1st Februar￿ ?024. The Trust have invested additional social investment
monie5 whilst also investigating recreational site5 at Hastings Academy and Sandhursl Recreation Ground.
ii.
STOCKS
2025
2024
Bar and catering stock
2,900
2,900
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
202S
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT
Prepayments and accrued income
19,407
15,051
1,749
2,156
2i,899
11.189
15,457
2.043
38J63
52.588
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15)
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
9,386
17,120
2,398
8,833
11,492
31,798
2,682
8,200
37,737
54,172
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H.4STINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 M.4RCH 2025
14.
CREDrroRS: AMouKfs FALLING DUE AFfER MORE TH.4N ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Bank loans (see note 151
13,728
17.139
Is.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below=
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within on¢ year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
5,386
4,000
7.492
4,000
9J86
1.492
Amounts falling between one and two years..
Bank loans - 1-2 years
4,000
4.000
Amounts falling due between two and five years".
Bank loans 2-5 years
9,728
16.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
(unds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilitie5
463,940
132.475
44.290
(37.737)
(13.728)
1,649,223
2,113,163
132.475
44,290
(37.737)
(13,728}
2.176,637
167.802
171,355
(54,172}
(17.li9)
589240
1,649,223
2238.463
2,444,483
Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds relate lo the capital expenditure grant that was received from the Nalional Loltery and Can
only be used for particular restricted purposes wiihin the objectives of the charity.
Unrestrieted Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objectives of the
Charity, without ￿rther specified purpose and are available for general funds.
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HASTXNGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FIN.4NCI.4L ST.4TEI¥IEwfs- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202)
17.
MOVEMENT IiN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General ￿nd
729J07
(140,067)
589,240
Restricted funds
Restricted
1,715.176
(6S,953)
1.649,223
TOTAL FUNDS
2,444,483
(206,020)
2,238,463
Nel movement in funds. included in the aEK)ve are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resourees
expended
Movemenl
in fullds
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
360,116
(500,183)
(140,067)
Restricted funds
Restricted
(6S,953)
(65,953)
TOTAL FUNDS
360,116
(566,136)
(206,020)
Compar2tives for movement in fund5
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
831,955
1102,648)
729,307
Restricted funds
Restricted
1,781.129
(65.953)
1,715,176
TOTAL FUNDS
2.61).084
1168.601)
2.444,483
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 M.4RCH 2025
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontinued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the aknve are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieled funds
General ￿nd
313,46?
(416.1101
1102,6481
Restricted fuDds
Restricted
(65,953)
(65,9531
TOTAL FUNDS
313.46?
1482.063)
(168,6011
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Iyet
movement
in funds
At
31.3.2S
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
8J1.955
{242,715}
589.240
Restricted funds
Restricted
1.781.129
(lil.906)
1,649,223
TOTAL FLINDS
2,613,084
(J74,6?1)
2.2J8,463
A eurrent year 12 months and prior year l ? months combined nel movemenl in funds, included in the aiY)ve
are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
673.578
1916.293)
1?42.715}
Restritted funds
Restricted
lJl.906)
{131,906)
TOTAL FUNDS
67J.578
{1.048,199}
lJ74.6?1)
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST.ITEMENTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IM.4RCH 2025
18.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIOYI S
The charity operated Ihe NEST pension scheme during the year along-side an independent employer scheme.
Both pension schemes operated are operaied on a defined contribuiion basis and minimun] levels of
ontributions are made by Ihe charity.
19.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There are no related party transactions identified.
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HASTINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrtVlTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
202)
2024
INCOME AYD ENDOWMENTS
Other trading gctivities
Miscellaneous income
39,929
Charitable activities
Sundry rent received
Ground hire and advertising
Sports hall and room hire
Bar and catering income
786
86,552
109,399
123,450
1,757
90,745
100,404
320,187
291,9)9
TotAI incoming resources
360,] 16
313,462
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Hire of equipmenl
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Property and ground maintenance
Cleaning and waste disposal
Repairs and renewals
Motor and travelling
Staff traininu
Bar and catering purchases
Bar and caterints maintenance
Licences
188,996
8,573
4,449
9,404
11,494
6,729
S9,908
3,531
1,209
2,071
49,410
2,002
3,)83
2,050
495
65,786
360
4,849
161.456
4,015
6,681
13,489
9,777
33.421
3,419
917
28.907
879
1.429
1,481
49,754
562
4,487
424,899
330.383
Support costs
Management
Computer costs
Freehold property
Carried forward
2.061
85,253
87,314
2,887
85,253
88,140
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HASTIINGS & ROTHER SPORTS TRUST
DETAILED ST.4TEMENT OF FIN.4NCIAL .4cfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Management
Brouohi forward
Plant and machinery
87,314
3,898
88,140
91,212
88.140
Finance
Batkk charges
Bank loan interest
Loan Interest
2.875
1,505
2,526
677
20,000
4J80
23.203
Governance costs
Legal and professional fees
Independent examiner's fees
38,470
1.867
2,010
45,645
Total resources expended
566,136
482,063
Net expenditure
(206,020)
(168.6011
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