Charity registratlon number 801764
SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
M Clare
A Saward
A Dutton
Charlty number
801764
Address
Seamans Fami
Littlebury Gieen
Satlron Walden
CB114XB
Independenl exarnlner
Sarah Elizabeth Warner FCCA
Independent oxaminer
Bentens
Abbey House
51 High Street
Sallron Walden
Essex
CB10 1AF

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
CONTENTS
Page
Chairman's statement
Trustees, report
Independenl examiner's report
Slalement of linanciaS activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
6-11

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2024
As we close the 2023-24 season, l am honored to introduce mysell as the new Chairman of Saffron Walden
Community Football Club. 11 has been a privilege to slep into this role, and l am exciled to help guide the club
through its next chapter.
First and foremost, I would like to express our deepest gratitude lo our former Chairman, Tony Seward, for his
outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment lo the club. Tony's dedication has been instrumental in
shaping the thriving communiiy we see today. On behalf of everyone at the club, thank you. Tony, for your
exceptional service.
The club continues to go from strength to strength. Since Ihe merger with PSG Girls Club al Ihe end of the 2022-
23 season, we now proudly support up to 1,000 children representing Saffron Walden Community Football Club.
The benefits of Ihis merger are clear
from increased playing opportunities to more eff icient management ol
resources. It has also enabled us lo further invest in equipment, maintenance, and kit, ensuring the best possible
footballing experience for all our players.
I would also like lo extend a warm welcome to all our new players, coaches, and volunteers who have joined us
this season. Your passion and enthusiasm are what make our club special. Whether you are taking your first
steps into football or are a seasoned player or coach, we are thrilled lo have you as part ot our communily.
While we celebrate our growth, it's important lo acknowledge the challenges that come with it. The club is now
facing increasing pressure on our facililies. The 3G pitch, which has transformed our operations over the past
three years, is in constant demand, and we are struggling to accommodale all our teams for both matches and
Iraining. The lack of available pitches and training spaces is a growing concern, and we are committed lo working
with local authorilies and stakeholders to explore solutions that will benefit our club and the wider community.
Finally, I want lo offer my sincere thanks to all our volunteers. From the committee members who dedicate their
time lo the smooth running of the club, to the coaches, referees, helpers, and parents who make football possible
week in and week out- your efforts do not go unnoticed. Your dedication ensures that hundreds of children
have the opportunity to play, learn, and enjoy the game we all love.
As we look ahead, l am confident thal, together, we will overcome our challenges and continue to thrive. Here's to
another fantastic season al Saff ron Walden Community Football Clubl
Matt Bell
Chairman
Dale: 28 March 2025

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2024
The Iruslees present Iheir annual report and financial slalements for the year ended 31 May 2024.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out Sn nole 1 lo the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing documenl, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts Sn
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021" lelfeclive
1 January 20191.
Oblectlves and activities
The objective ol the charity is lo provide lor the inhabitants ol Sallron Walden and Its surroundSng area in the inleresis
ol social welfare facilities lor recreation and Improvement ol the living Conditions ol the inhabilanls and lo promole
youth sports and enable interested boys and girls to learn new skills in a sportsman like manner.
The trustees have paid due regard lo guldance Issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what aclivlties the
charity should undertake.
Achlevements and performance
Details Ot the chaflty's achievements and perlormance in the year are detailed in the Chalrman's Stalemenl.
Flnanclal revlew
Duiing the year, Ihe Club has generated a deficit of £13,16712023.' deficit of £103,716).
The deticil for the year on restricted tunds is as a result ol the depreciatlon charges incurred on the tractor funded In
part in previous years by the Football Foundation. with these charges amounting lo £4,951. Al 31 May 2024, Ihe
balance remaining on this reslricled fund amounled lo £9,488 and this will be expensed over the next two year5.
Excluding the iestrlcled fund. the d8ficil lor thè year on unreslricied funds amounted lo £8.216 12023
Delicil £98,765). As a result ol the reported dellcil lor Ihe year, al 31 May 2024, unreslricled reserves
amounted lo £48,49812023 - £56,714).
The charity's policy is that all unreslricled funds are available lo meol the charity's general purposes or
objectives. These funds are spent al the Trustees, discretion or by delegation to nominated persons.
The charity needs lo maintain a 5evel of unrestricted reserves sufli¢ienl to cover the day-lo-day working capital of the
charity.
The trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in
place lo millgate exposure to the major risk5,
Structure, governance and management
The charity is conlrolled by ils governing document, a deed of Irusl, and conslitules an unincorporaled charity.
The Iruslees who served during the year and up to the dale of signature ol the financial slalemenls were..
M Clare
A Saward
A Dutton
The Iruslees, report was approvèd by the Board of Trustees.
A Saward
Trustee
Dale.. 28 March 2025

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
I report to the trustees on my examination ol the financial slalemenls of Saffron Walden Community Youth Sports
Club Ilhe charity) lor the year ended 31 May 2024 sel out on pages 5 to 14.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation ol the financial slalements in accordance wlth
the requirements ol Ihe Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll.
I report in respect ol my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 01 the 2011
Act. In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515}Ib} ol the 2011 A¢t.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no mallers have come to my attention in connection with Ihe
examination giving me cause to believe that in any malerial respeGI-
accounting records wore not kept in respect ol the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act. or
Ihe financial stalements do not accord with those records; or
the financial slalements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forrn and content ol
accounts sel oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihal ihe
accounts give a true and lair view which is nol a matter considered as part ol an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
4. k/orn
Sarah Ellzabeth Warner FCCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accounlants
Benlens
Abbey House
51 High Street
Sattron Walden
Essex
C810 1AF
Dated.. 28 March 2025

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2024
2024
UnrestrScted Restrlcted
funds
fund5
2023
Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Tolal
Total
Nol85
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
2,127
2,127
Charitable actlvilies
211,315
211,315
126,818
126,818
Other Irading
activities
27,888
27,888
29,694
29,694
Investment income
421
421
155
155
Total Income
241.751
241,751
156,667
156,667
Raising funds
18,111
4,951
23,062
17,556
4,951
22,507
Charltable acllvities
231,856
231,856
237.876
237,876
Total expendilure
249,967
4,951
254,918
255.432
4,951
260,383
Net
Incomel(expendllure)
18,2161
14,9511
113,1671
198,7651
14,9511
1103.7161
Transfers between funds
Net movement In funds
18,2161
14,9511
113,1671
198.7651
14,9511
1103,7161
Fund balances brought
forward
56,714
14,439
71,153
155,479
19,390
174,869
Fund balances carried
torward
48,498
9,488
57.986
56,714
14,439
71,153
The slalement ol linan¢ial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expendilure derive trom continuing activi1Ses.

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
BALANCE SHEET
ASA T31 MA Y2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assels
11
25,305
38,407
Currenl assels
Cash al bank and in harKI
34,265
33,526
34,265
33,526
Creditor5: amounts falling due within
one year
12
11,584)
17801
Nel current assets
32,681
32,746
Total assets less current Ilabilities
57,986
71,153
Income funds
Re5tTicled funds
Unrestricted funds
13, 14
13, 14
9,488
48,498
14,439
56,714
57,986
71,153
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17 March 2025
A Saward
Trustee

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2024
Accountlng poll¢les
Charlly Informatlon
Sallron Walden Community Youth Sports Club is an unincorporaled charlly.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing documenl, the
Charitles Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement ol Recommended Praclice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 lelfective l January 2019)" The charity is a Public Benefit Enlily
as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advanlaoe ol the provisions in the SORP for ¢harllles applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not lo prepare a Slalemenl ol Cash Flows.
Th& Ilnancial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The 1Snanclal slalements have been prepared under Ihe hlslorlcal Cost convention. The princlpal accounllng
policies adopted ale set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the lime ol approving the tlnancial stalements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence lor the toreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue lo adopt Ihe golng concern basis ol accounting in preparing ihe financial slalernenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available lor use at the discretion ol the Irust66s In furtherance of their ¢harilable
objectives.
Restricted funds are sublecl lo specific conditions imposed by donors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses ol the restricted lunds are sel out in the notes lo the linancial slalemenls.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled lo it aftèr any pertormance conditions have been mel,
the amounls can be measured reliably, and11 is probable that income will be receiv8d.
Cash donations are recognised on re¢eSpt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
ol the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral ol the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under Gill Aid or deeds ol covenant is recognis&d at the 1Sme ol the donaiion.

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expendllure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to Iransfer economic benefit lo a third
party, it is probable Ihal a transfer ol economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the
obligation can be measijred reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs ot each activity are made up of the lolal of direct costs and shared
costs, including support Cosls involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity
are allocated directly to that aclivily. Shared costs which conlribule to more than one activity and 5UPPQrt costs
which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consislenl with
the use ot resources. Central slall costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are
allocated on Ihe portion ot the asset's use.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classilied under headings that aggregate all
cost related tci the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1.6 Tangible tlxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cosl and subsequenlly measured al ¢osl or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost or valuation ol assets less Iheir residual values over their
usetul lives on the following bases:
Planl and machinery
5 years stiaight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal ol an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in Ihe statement ol financial activities.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
At each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets to determine whether
there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. 11 any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount ol the asset is estimated in order to delermine the extent of the impaiimenl loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with or￿gInal maturities ol three monlhs or les5, and bank ovefdrafls. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financlal Instruments
The charity only has linancial assets and financial liabilitiès of a kind that qualify as basic financial inslruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value. The company has no more complex financial inslrumenls that require measuremenl at
amortised cost using the eff eclive interest method.
1.10 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on ils charitable activities.

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2024
2 Donations and legacies
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Restricted
lunds
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestrlcted
tunds
Total
Total
Grants
Coaches kit contributions
1,600
527
1,600
527
3 Charitable actlvitles
2024
Reslrlcted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
Unrestrlcted
tunds
Unrestrlcted
tunds
Total
Total
Player subscriptions
211315
211 315
126,818
126818
4 Other tradlng activities
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
UnrestrScted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Total
Tot81
Sponsorship & advertising
3G pitch hire income
Pitch hire income
Kitchen income
1,800
26,088
1 ,800
26,088
10,500
15,564
2.772
859
29,694
10,500
15,564
2,772
859
29,694
27,888
27,888
5 Investment income
2024
Reslricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Unrestricted
tunds
Tolal
Total
Interest receivable
421
421
155
155

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2024
6 Raising funds
2024
Restricted
tunds
2023
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Total
Total
Depreciation
Kitchen & coffee machine
supplies
Donations & gifts
Support costs (note 81
8,151
4,439
4,951
13,102
4,439
8,151
3,802
4,951
13,102
3,802
360
360
192
5,411
17,556
192
18,111
4,951
23,062
4,951
22,507
7 Charltable actlvilies
2024
Restricted
tunds
2023
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Total
Total
Premises & pitch
expenses
FA aff ilialion & league lees
Training courses
Footballs & equipment
FA and league lines
Pitch hire
Trophies & medals
Kit purchases
Referee lees
Professional fees & 3G
pitch costs
Subscription processing
tees
Support costs Inole 81
60,236
60,236
27,973
27,973
4.091
5.553
10,269
1,259
88,991
68
25,116
15,236
4,091
5,553
10,269
1,259
88,991
68
25,116
15,236
3,624
2,405
2,152
310
105,028
5,720
44,262
6,940
14,177
3,624
2,405
2,152
310
105,028
5,720
44,262
6,940
14,177
394
394
3,641
3,641
20,643
231,856
20,643
231,856
21,644
237,876
21.644
237,876
8 Support costs
2024
Support Governance
costs
costs
2023
Support Governance
costs
cots
Tolal
Total
Administration costs
IT & software costs
Insurance
DBS fees
Legal lees
Ulilily and admin costs
Independent examination
12,447
3,223
2,375
12,447
3,223
2,375
570
2,724
3,661
804
25.804
10,365
724
659
10,365
724
659
380
570
380
2,724
3,661
14,147
14,147
780
27,055
804
1.374
780
1,160
24,430
2024
2023
Supporl cost allocation
Raising funds (note 61
Charitable activities Inole 71
5,161
20,643
25,804
5.411
21,644
27,055
Support costs are allocated lo cost headings in proportion to the related income.

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2024
Truslees
There were no trustees, remuneralion or other benefits during the current or preceding year.
Trustees. expenses
During the year, expendilure incurred on behalf ol the charity by its Trustees amounling to £3,661 12023..
£14,147) were reimbursed lo 1 12023: 11 Trustees.
10
Employees
The charity had no employees during the current or preceding y8ar.
11
Tanglble flxed assets
Plonl •nd mfjchlnery
Cost
Al 1 June 2023
Additions
65,511
Al 31 May 2024
65,511
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
Al 1 June 2023
DeprecSalion charged in the year
27,104
13,102
At 31 May 2024
27,104
Carrylng amounl
At 31 May 2024
38,407
Al 31 May 2023
38,407
12
Credltors.. amounts talllng due wlthln one year
2023
Accruals and deferred Sncome
1,584
780
10

SAFFRON WALDEN COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2024
13
Fund reconcillation
Balancfr at
1 June
2023
Transt9rs
between
funds
Balance al
31 May
2024
Income
Expendlturg
Restrlcted fund
Herberts Farm tractor purchase
14,439
14,9511
9,488
Unre8trlcted tund
56,714
241,751
1249,9671
48,498
Total
71,153
241,751
1254,9181
57,986
The charity purchased a tractor in 2020 wilh the help from a grant provided by the Football Foundation, lo assist
with the maintenance of the pitches al Herberts Farm. Resources expended in respect of this granl consists ol the
depreciation charged in the year on Ihe asset acquired.
14
Analysls of net assets between funds
Net
current
asgets
Flxed
assets
Tolal
Restrlcted fund
Herberts Farm Iraclor purchase
9,488
9,488
Unrestrlcted tund
23,968
32,746
56,714
Tolal
38,407
32,746
71,153