The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Registration No. NIC101500
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| General Information | 1 |
| Annual Report of the Directors | 2-4 |
| Independent Examiner Report | 5 |
| Statement of Receipts and Payments | 6 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8-9 |
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHARITY NAME
St. Oliver Plunkett Football Club
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
Charity Commision NI NIC101500
Approved 02 February 2015
CHAIRPERSON
Martin McLaughlin
CHARITY TRUSTEE'S
Martin McLaughlin Eamonn McGonigle Sean McMahon
PUBLIC ADDRESS
7 Moor Park Drive Belfast Northern Ireland BT10 0QF
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Tony Clarke FCPA 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG
BANKERS
Danske Bank Kennedy Centre, Falls Rd Belfast BT11 9AE
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Structure
Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Reference and Administrative Information
The name of the charity's trustees at the date this report was approved are listed on page 1, together with the address of the principal office of the charity and the charity's registration numbers.
Objectives and Activities
The Charity’s objects (‘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 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. This year in an attempt to diversify membership we reached out former players and coaches and successfully built up interest in forming an over 35 team which incorporated a coaching team of people in the over 60 age group. We have also seen a growth in participation in our the 3-day Summer Camp (now in it’s 3rd year) 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 180 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 six months in the planning and preparation. We again invested considerable time in recruiting and supporting new and existing volunteer coaches and committee members. We worked closely with the Northern Ireland Youth Football Association, Irish Football Association, Belfast City Council, 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 (NCC) 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 diversity of people in the community.
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
Achievements and Performance continued
This year we have 3 children who hold ‘refugee status’ and the club have been working with their families and governing bodies to provide an environment where they can engage and take part short of playing regulation games while awaiting ‘International Clearance’.
This year we seen a boost in the profile of the Charity through successes in the senior ladies’ section which has expanded into a group of 8 teams from 6 the year previous and our senior girls played their first season as an Intermediate graded side. Our senior men’s team continues to provide a pathway for life long participation with 3 senior teams competing in the Belfast & District League BDFL and the National Amateur Football League (NAFL). 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.
This year we seen a boost in the profile of the Charity through successes in the senior ladies’ section which has expanded into a group of 8 teams from 6 the year previous and our senior girls played their first season as an Intermediate graded side. Our senior men’s team continues to provide a pathway for life long participation with 3 senior teams competing in the Belfast & District League BDFL and the National Amateur Football League (NAFL). 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 been restricted compared to previous years with less sponsorship available and the impacts of cost of living pressures from within our membership community.
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.
We continued to face the challenge of declining facility hire availability from some of our longstanding partners (particularly at local council level) and a modest funding stream. This year we have been forced to acquire additional facility hire from private providers (local schools) which on average are triple the costs of council fees. However, we have again managed to sustain services 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.
Financial review
The results for the year are set out on page 6 & 7. The charity returned net receipts/payments for the year of (£23,035) (2024: net receipts/payments (£17,175)). At 31 March 2025 the total funds the charity held amounted to £69,227 (2024: £92,261) of which restricted funds were £NILL (2024:£12,874) and £69,227 (2024: £92,261) were unrestricted.
Reserves policy and going concern
Of the total funds reported above, £35,588 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.
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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.
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.
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It is also our responsibility to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent
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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
30/01/2026
Martin McLaughlin Chairperson
Date
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
I report on the accounts of St. Oliver Plunkett Football Club for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and the examiner
As the charitys trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It was also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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1 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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3 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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4 That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to you attention.
30/01/2026
Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG
Date:
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
| Note | Note | Year to | Year to | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Unrestricted ** | **Restricted ** | Endownment | Mar-25 | Mar-24 | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | TOTAL | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Receipts | ||||||
| Voluntary Receipts | ||||||
| Grants & Interest | 1 | 17 | 2,010 | - | 2,027 | 7,966 |
| Activities for generating funds | 2 | 182,223 | - | - | 182,223 | 181,861 |
| From Charitable Activities | ||||||
| Charitable Activities | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total Receipts | 182,240 | 2,010 | - | 184,250 | 189,828 | |
| Payments: | ||||||
| Costs of Fundraising | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Charitable Activities | 3 | 204,944 | 2,010 | - | 206,954 | 206,777 |
| Grants & Donations | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Governance Costs | 4 | 331 | - | - | 331 | 227 |
| Asset and investment purchase | ||||||
| Purchase of Equipment | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total Payments: | 205,275 | 2,010 | - | 207,285 | 207,003 | |
| Net Receipts/(payments) | (23,035) | - | - | (23,035) | (17,175) | |
| Transfers to/(from) funds | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Surplus/(deficit) for the year | (23,035) | - | - | (23,035) | (17,175) | |
| Reconciliation 31.03.25 | ||||||
| Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.24 | 92,261 | - | - | 92,261 | 109,437 | |
| Surplus/(deficit) for this year end | (23,035) | - | - | (23,035) | (17,175) | |
| Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.25 | 69,227 | - | - | 69,227 | 92,261 |
The statement of Receipts and payments includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| Funds Reconciliation | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.24 | 92,261 | - | 92,261 | 109,437 |
| Surplus/(deficit) for this year end | (23,035) | - | (23,035) | (17,175) |
| Cash at bank & in hand 31.03.25 | 69,227 | - | 69,227 | 92,261 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Bank & Cash Balances | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank Current Account 1 | 22,070 | - | 22,070 | 40,879 |
| Bank Current Account 2 | 12,479 | - | 12,479 | 16,721 |
| Development ACC | 1,040 | - | 1,040 | 1,023 |
| 35,588 | - | 35,588 | 58,623 | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Other Assets | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixtures and Fittings | 33,638 | - | 33,638 | 33,638 |
| Loan to CIC | - | - | - | - |
| 33,638 | - | 33,638 | 33,638 | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| Liabilities | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - |
The financial statements were approved by the board Trustees on 30/01/2026 and were signed on their behalf by:
30/01/2026
Martin McLaughlin Chairperson
Date
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1 Generated Funds
| **1 ** | Generated Funds | ||
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Bank Interest & Bus Investment NIWFA Irish FA Sported Grant Totals 2025 Totals 2024 Activities for generating funds Sponsorship Memberships Leisure Wear Totals 2025 Totals 2024 Payments on charitable activities Equipment Travel and Transport Affiliation fees and Competitions Leisurewear Pitch Fees(inc training) Sundry & Misc Professional Fees Running costs & Courses IT Software Totals 2025 0 Totals 2024 |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ 17 - 17 - 1,010 1,010 - - - - 1,000 1,000 17 2,010 2,027 15 7,951 7,966 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ 950 - 950 181,273 - 181,273 - - - 182,223 - 182,223 181,861 - 181,861 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ 2,628 - 2,628 - - - 105,965 2,010 107,975 31,086 - 31,086 47,964 - 47,964 1,800 - 1,800 2,430 - 2,430 13,072 - 13,072 - - - 204,944 2,010 206,954 198,825 12,834 211,659 |
2024 |
| TOTAL £ 15 1,465 5,986 500 |
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| 7,966 | |||
| 2024 | |||
| TOTAL £ 7,615 174,246 - |
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| 181,861 | |||
| 2024 | |||
| TOTAL £ 2,265 - 85,292 38,620 60,819 1,630 2,160 15,991 - |
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| 206,776 | |||
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ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT FOOTBALL CLUB FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
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Governance Costs Accountancy Bank Fees Totals 2025 Totals 2024 Funds Restricted funds NIWFA Sported Grant Total restricted funds Unrestricted funds General Total net asset funds |
Balance at 1 April 24 |
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 |
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| - - - - 331 - 331 227 |
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| 331 - 331 227 |
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| 40 - 40 Movement in ResourcesTransfer of Balance at Incoming Outgoing Funds 31-Mar-25 |
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| £ - |
£ £ £ £ 1,010 (1,010) - - 1,000 (1,000) |
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| - 92,261 |
2,010 (2,010) - - 182,240 (205,275) - 69,227 |
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| 92,261 | 182,240 (205,275) - 69,227 |
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| 92,261 | 184,250 (207,285) - 69,227 |
6 Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £180 (2023 - £180)
7 Post-Balance Sheet Events
None.
8 Related Parties
The Charity does not have any related parties.
9 Trustees remuneration & expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2024 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2024 - £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024 - £NIL).
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