ST. OLIVER PLUNKETh FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Structure
Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
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 particu lar 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
member5. In addition, we build in social issue awareness education that provides our members
with workshops focusing 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
Over the past year the charity catered directly for the needs of circa 800 beneficiaries overall. In
accordance with recent years trends, we have seen growth in our overall membership with the
girls, section onboarding a further 3 junior sides and an additional side for the men at under 21
level. We have also sustained and incorporated into our Business-as-usual programme the 3-day
Summer Camp {introduced the previous year as a trial) that is affordable for the young families in
the area delivered by a mix of experienced volunteer club coaches and young club members
starting on their coaching journey. We again returned to our annual residential project taking 190
children and coaches to the Foyle Cup over 6 days in July. The residential is a blend of football
related activities along with a social educational programme which is 6 six months in the planning
and preparation. We again invested considerable time in recruiting and supporting new and
existin8 volunteer coaches and committee members. We worked closely with the Northern Ireland
Youth Football Association, Irish Football Association, Belfast City Cou ncil, and other statutory
agencies to 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 INCC) Level and UEFA C Coaching licenses. 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 are not
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 diversitv of Deonle in the communitv.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {CONTINUED)
Achievements and Performance continued
This year we seen a boost in the profile of the Charity through successes in the senior ladies,
section which this year attained Intermediate status and our Senior men reached the final of the
IFA'S prestigious Intermediate Cup. Exposure via News and social media outlets we hope will raise
our reputational standing within the community and beyond and attract membership and support
in the year ahead.
Fundraising activities this year have yielded slightly more than the year previous, but we continue
to feel the impact of the economic damage felt as a result of the COVID epidemic.
Impacts, Beneflts 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.
We continued to face the challenge of declining facllity hire availability from some of our long-
standing partners {particularly at local council level) and a modest funding stream. However, we
have again managed to sustain and increase our service5 to our membership. Our Winter training
sessions for all our young people remains amenable for families and the children to meet and
participate in training sessions.
Financlal review
The results for the year are set out on page 6 & 7. The charity returned net receipts/payments for
the year of {£6,0811 {2023 net receipts/payments £15,349). At 31 March 2024 the total funds the
charity held amounted to £109,43712023.. £115,557) of which restricted funds were £NILL
12023:£12,8741 and £109,437 (2023: £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 reserve5, 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 PLUNKErr FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {CONTINUED)
Plan for the future
To maintain the same level of services in the area.
Structure, 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.
Responsibilitles of Trustees
As the charity's trustees we are aware of our responsibilitles for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is also our responsibility to:
select suitable accounting policies 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
or8anisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the
nece55ary 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
Martin McLauB
Chairper50n
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