MAIDEN CITY SOCCER ACADEMY
TRUSTEES ' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities " preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ( FRS 102 ) ( effective 1 January 2019 ) .
Objectives and activities
The charity was established for the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for football and multisport for young people in Derry City and its surrounding environs in the North West of Ireland without distinction or disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion , with the object of improving the condition of life for the beneficiaries. In particular to educate and assist beneficiaries ages 5-17 ( although this has expanded) through recreational activities with an aim of developing skills and improving their athletic and football performance to augment their physical fitness, mental and emotional capacities thus engendering maturity, social and societal growth.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The benefits which flow from this include improved physical fitness and mental health, increased skills in various athletic areas aided by support of the family, community and schools. The benefits have been demonstrated through feedback from participants , parent's staff and stakeholders with additional validation being provided by evaluation from independent governing bodies. Although rare, the facilitation of physical training can result in injury for participants , yet the long term benefits greatly outweigh any temporary bodily impediments . The mission statement of the charity was to predominantly provide the previously outlined service to young people between the ages of 5 - 17 years , but this, in addition , is extended to aged 3, through Nursery School provision through our fundamentals programme, 18-24 year olds through our seniors
programme, people with disabilities and the young people's families and schools . Thus, the overarching impetus, and ultimate benefit, has a community wide effect from the grassroots .
Maiden City Soccer Academy runs a number of programmes for children and teenagers in the field of football. The organisation's core activities and services relate to the provision of facilities for children and young people to enable participation in sport .
During the 2021-22 financial year, our organisation was represented by 220 children among 14 academy teams; including 4 in the North West and Coleraine District Youth League (U8 to U11 ) as well as an additional 8 teams in the NIBFA Subway Nation Youth League (U12 to U17). Furthermore, these teams participated in the Foyle Cup and Foyle Games tournaments. Throughout the year, the Academy regularly delivered high quality , structured coaching at 28 schools throughout the North West; from larger inner- city institutions, such as Lisnagelvin Primary school with an enrolment of nearly 700 pupils to smaller rural schools as in Artigarvan Primary School with an enrolment of 142 students .
With over 1,200 unique children , aged 4-12 years, attending our community hubs throughout the year , the Academy continues to deliver sessions and events in a range of multi - sport activities . These include weekly 60 minute sessions during the school term and seasonal coaching camps during the holiday period .
Financial review
The deficit for the year amounted to £35,848 (2021 - surplus £ 63,375). The committee members are satisfied with the progress made and will continue into the next financial year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is an unincorporated entity governed by it's Constitution.
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MAIDEN CITY SOCCER ACADEMY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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chartered accountants
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr J Crilly
Mr D Logan
Ms J Kee
Mr M Kirkwood
Mrs R Barber
' The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees .
Mr J Crilly Trustee
20 January 2023