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Annual Re
ort for the
eriod I
23to31
12
23
Throu
hout the
outlined below:
ear the trustees have contlnued to kee
main
ur
ose of the club at the forefront these are
> To provide sporting and recreational facilities within the Socal area and the wider environment
> To enable schools, colleges, armed forces and local community to access facilities
> To upkeep sporting areas and leisure facilities and continue to develop these according to finances available
> To create a purposeful and non-profit organisation that will offer opportunities for success in the local area
During the year things remained consistent and stable, the 4G continued to be well used as was the social club on
site.
Work continued from previous year, to ensure premises were fit for purpose and met health and safety
requirements. Examples, not limited to-
Various roof repairs have been carried out, burst water pipes to changing rooms were repaired and changing
rooms decorated as required
A dehumidifier was purchased to support the drying out process
Work continues on developing the sports hall as finances allow
Regular reviews and updates of necessary health and safety policies
Pitch Power grant funding has been obtained for improvement of pitches, including drainage works and
pitch maintenance
There is continued use of the facilities by local community, colleges, emergency services personnel and
schools.
The local community was supported at Christmas time via the provision of meals
All trustees continue to work hard to drive change and support the club's progression. There is a continued drive to
seek new trustees to enable the club to move forward with new initiatives and opportunities.
> Club continues to be debt free
> Accounts process is good- all trustees aware of processes, accounts have been independently verified
> The opening balance for the club on 1/1123 was £10,508.39. A total of £84,842.41 was paid in during the
year, £94,902.23 was paid out to update premise5, maintain grounds, operate the premises and provide safe
systems for use. The closing balance was £448.57
> Continued support from CISWO is sought as necessary
On going discussions with local football communities to generate new memberships
> Next year it is planned to complete the Sports Hall update subject to grant approval
> New carpet and floor covering to be put into the concert room subject to funding
Signed.......
Position.
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Registered in England 32398446
Charity Number 522705

Norton Sports FC 2023
Income
£4.900.00
Feb-?3 £?.3.(KhO.(M)
M8r-2.3
£6.940.00
£ 400.00
£? 160.00
Jun-?.3 £.30.1?o.00
£1.130.00
ALig-?3 £11.(Kh7.37
Eip¢iiditur¢
Opening Balance 0110112023
Incomii)gs ?023
Expcndilur¢ ?023
Closing BalanrK 3111?/_W23
£10.i08..39
£84.84?.41
£94.90? ?.3
£ 448.57
£4.58)
£1?.969
£_3.86?
£11.516
£11,55?
£11.677
£ O.(K)
£? 93).04
£ 4111 OQ
£84,842.41
£9.89?
£5.610
Ll.511i
£94,902.23
Nov-?3
De0-?3

My name is Sue Woolstencroft and I have examined the accounts for Norton Sport Club for the year I" January 2023
st
to 31 December 2023.
The charity reference number is 522705 and the club is based in Stoke on Trent.
I have been provided with the accounts, invoices and receipts from the year identified.
I have checked the charity website and discussed with the chairman and confirm that the accounts sit in the
threshold for independent examination but not necessarily with an accountant.
I have no close relationship with any of the trustees, nor do I have any connection to the day to day running of the
club. l am suitably educated to overview the accounts and check that books are in order.
I have been provided with an overview of the club constitution and trustee meeting notes, all of which are signed
and dated and in order. All trustees are agreed that an independent verification is required due to the amount of
income being above £25,0(K), this is in line with advice offered by the Charities Commission.
On examination of the accounts I verify the following details:
The folder presented for verification is clearly organised and shows monthly invoices/receipts and income in
an organised fashion so information is easily found
Trustees meet regularly with treasurer and monthly financial update is given at these meetings
Spreadsheet overview of accounts demonstrate that incoming and outgoing monies are properly accounted
for
There 15 clear and coherent practice
A reimbursement system is in place
It is clear that the source for incoming monies is from reliable sporting sources and pays for premises and
facilities use
Monies generated are immediately put back into the club via maintenance and upkeep projects, new
initiatives and future planning
Direct debit arrangements have been made wherever possible
The carry forward from previous year is identified and previous year overview has been made available
The total amount of money paid in and paid out is balanced correctly as seen in final overview submitted
with the declaration
Signed
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