ST. OLIVER PLUNKETf FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Structure
Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 March 2023.
Reference and Administrative Information
The name of the charity's trustees at the date this report was approved are listed on page I,
together with the address of the principal office of the charity and the charity's registration
numbers.
Objectives and Activities
The Charity's objects I'The Objects,) are the promotion of community participation in healthy
recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football.
When preparing our annual programme we fully considered the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit at our trustee meetings. The focus of our activities continues to be the provision of
age specific and development specific training and a games programme that is inclusive for all our
members. In addition we build in social issue awareness education that provides our members
with workshops focussing on alcohol, drugs, mental health, nutrition and wider issues. We aspire
to develop and build upon the capacity of our coaches to maximise the effectiveness of the service
provided to members. Our membership is open to people from all backgrounds, irrespective of
faith, gender or personal circumstances. The trustees are all fully aware and respect the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
The charity catered directly for the needs of circa 700 beneficiaries overall. Within this we have
again seen further growth in our senior membership with the introduction of an Over 35 team and
significant expansion of our female membership, another additional growth on the previous year.
We have also introduced to our programme a 3-day Summer Camp that's affordable for the young
families in the area in which we utilise a blend of experienced volunteer club coaches and young
club members starting on their coaching journey. July 2022 seen the welcome return of our
residential programme at the Foyle Cup in Derry having been postponed the previous two years
due to COVID restrictions. A contingent of 144 coaches and players aged 10-16 took part in the 5-
day event staying in locations across Coleraine, Letterkenny and Derry City. To renew existing
licences, induct new coaches and improve volunteer capabilities we have provided access to
Designated Child Protection training, Child Safeguarding, Sports Specific First Aid and IFA Coach
Education at National Coaching Certificate (NCC) Level. We continue to provide a 50 week a year
programme, free of charge, of introductory sessions for 4-6-year-olds inclusive to children
irrespective of their ability and gender. This allows a pathway for boys and girls at a 'development
level, to play competitive games with other clubs who like ourselves who aren't yet ready to take
part in the IFA Games Development Programme. The charity has this year again increased
participation of members {coaches and players) from multiple national backgrounds to reflect the
diversity of people in the community.

ST. OLIVER PLUNKErr FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
Achievements and Performance continued
Fundraising activities this year were severely curtailed due to the focus on re-establishing the 7
day a week club programme of activities as we came out of COVID restrictions. Equally funding
opportunities were at an all-time low due to the heavy investment by statutory and private
funders in supporting charities and sports clubs through the COVID period.
Impacts, Benefits and Outcomes
Our annual net receipts tally was in line with the objectives set at the beginning of the year. This
year we again raised funds at Christmas for the local St. Vincent De Paul to help local families.
Despite the rise in membership and shortfall in funding we inducted and trained a sufficient
number of coaches to maintain our regular Winter training sessions for all our young people
enabling them to meet and participate in training sessions.
Financial review
The results for the year are set out on page 6 & 7. The charity returned net receipts/payments for
the year of (£6,081) (2022 net receipts/payments £15,349). At 31 March 2023 the total funds the
charity held amounted to £109,43712022: £115,557) of which restricted funds were £NILL
(2022:£12,874) and £109,437 (2022: £102,683) were unrestricted.
Reserves policy and going concern
Of the total funds reported above, £65,838 is made up of cash at the bank. The trustees are
confident that the cash reserves, together with expected future incomes, will be sufficient to meet
the working capital requirements for the forthcoming year. The trustees have also considered the
extent to which existing activities and expenditure could be curtailed, should the need arise.

ST. OLIVER PLUNKETf FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
Plan for the future
To maintain the same level of services in the area.
Structurep goverance and management
St. Oliver Plunkett Football Clubis a registered charity, number NIC101500 and is governed by it
constitution.
New trustees are appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates are considered on the basis
of their skills, experience and sympathy with the aims of the charity. New trustees will be
agreed at a trustees meeting before being invited to join.
Responsibilities of Trustees
As the charity's trustees we are aware of our responsibilities for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is also our responsibility to:
select suitable accounting policTes and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it IS
inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with CCNI guidelines. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
the charity and hence to take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other
Disclosures of Information to Independent Examiners
To the knowledge and belief of the Trustees there is no relevant information of which the
organisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the
necessary steps of which they are aware, provided relevant information and established that
the organisation's independent examiners are aware of the information.
Signed on behalf of the board of the Trustees
30/0112024
Martin McLaughlin
Chairperson
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