Company Registration No. NI628847 (Northern Ireland)
HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2-4 |
| Independent examiner report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr W A Beckett (Appointed 23 March 2021) |
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| Mr J M Bradley (Appointed 23 March 2021) | |
| Mr P C McGibbon (Appointed 23 March 2021) | |
| Mr S J Shaw (Appointed 23 March 2021) | |
| Mr Peter Morrow (Appointed 24 January 2022) | |
| Mr Jonathan McCrudden (Appointed 24 January 2022) | |
| Secretary | Mr Peter Morrow |
| Company number | NI628847 |
| Charity number | 103561 |
| Registered office | 17 Primrose Gardens |
| PORTRUSH | |
| Co Antrim | |
| BT56 8SE | |
| Independent examiner | DML Accountants |
| Bankers | Danske Bank |
| 22 The Diamond | |
| Coleraine | |
| Co Londonderry | |
| BT52 1DE |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The Trustees, who are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, submit their annual report and the financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2025
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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 2015)”
Objectives and activities
Harry Gregg Foundation (on occasion, referred to in this document as the HGF) is recognized by Charities Commission Northern Ireland and Inland Revenue with the following aims:
Promote participation of the public in healthy recreation, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the playing of football and other sports capable of improving health and wellbeing.
To advance the education of young people by providing facilities which enables coaches and mentors to develop the physical, mental, social, and moral capabilities of local inhabitants which promotes good citizenship and enables them to grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
To provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation, or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for those people.
To provide a framework for youth football, which will promote player participation, education, and other support to enable and maximise their potential in the sport, including the development of volunteers, administrators and officials.
To advance community development by promoting cooperation and joint activities between sport, community, business, voluntary and statutory organisations.
To promote equality and diversity, religious and racial harmony.
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 Harry Gregg Foundation continues to cater for all sections of the community, to promote positive changes and provide opportunities to fulfil the dream of young children.
The 2024 – 2025 season has once again seen the foundation facilitate a wide range of activities for thousands of people weekly throughout a wide geographical area. This includes participation in football and various other health and social activities.
All facilitated through our fantastic network of volunteers and our cohesion with partner groups.
The Trustees of the foundation have continued to govern, administer, and collate all activities carried out by the various sub sections and committees.
Harry Gregg Foundation Youth League. Harry Gregg Foundation Small Sided Games Centre. Coleraine Disability Strikers. Harry Gregg Foundation Girls Football. HGF Young Volunteers.
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Legacy Project
Following the sad passing of Harry in February 2020, the Gregg family wished to explore options to develop a living legacy project which would be befitting of the legend. The Gregg family, alongside the foundation, gathered together a wide spectrum of individuals and organisations who they believed would be able to help deliver such a project. The project has reached a significant milestone in its development with the commission of this feasibility study, which reflects the first formal step in the capital development program.
Harry Gregg Foundation Youth League
The youth League caters for competitive community based 11 aside football as an alternative to the National Leagues. The supports and empowers smaller individual teams and clubs to provide a wider approach to participation outside of the national structures, ensuring a true ‘football for all’ approach and the expansion of the associated benefits on health and social cohesion.
The League is affiliated through the Northern Ireland Boys Football Association (NIBFA) and therefore regulated compliant with the national governing body.
This season the league has once again shown growth across the various age groupings of Under 13 to 17.
Within a growing geographical area encompassing Ballycastle, Ballymena, Magherafelt, Londonderry and Strabane.
Harry Gregg Foundation Small Sided Games Centre
Harry Gregg Foundation Small Sided Games Centre remains the flagship program within the region of 5000 people in attendance at the University Coleraine Campus over a four-hour period each week.
The Centre has developed into a family friendly social occasion which is enjoyed equally by players, parents, grandparents, and friends. The non-competitive approach to the 7 and 9 aside games encourage the emphasis of fun as the key objective of the under 8–12-year-old age groups.
The Centre is closely associated with the Irish Football Association / McDonalds grassroot program and attracted registration of 120 teams from numerous member clubs encompassing a similar geographical area as the Youth League.
Coleraine Disability Strikers
Our disability football program continued to astound. Facilitated under the Harry Gregg Foundation brand, the program continues to engage players in all the benefits associated with the sport that they have grown passionate of. Over sixty players regularly attend across the junior and senior sections this week. The group this year on occasion participated and experienced the mainstream HGF small-sided games Centre on a Saturday morning as well as various disability tournaments and blitz days through establishing associations with Disability Sports NI and the IFA disability programs. Particularly pleasing has been the reaction of parents and guardians who noted advantages from both social and health perspective.
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Harry Gregg Foundation Girls Football
Following consultations with all member clubs and in partnership with IFA ladies’ grassroots program we relaunched the girls only section in the attempt to provide a local geographical response to the dwindling number numbers of girls only participation throughout the national programs. Clubs quickly responded to the need with several girls only teams across a variety of age groups engaging in pilot fixtures. We have now launched the first all-girls league in Northern Ireland, which take place every Friday Night.
Harry Gregg Foundation Young Volunteers
We have continued to engage the participation of older teenage youths back in various voluntary, administrative and facilitation roles. Some of our volunteers being accredited with various qualifications, including First Aid, Child Protection, and IFA Level 1 Disability Coaching. Some of our young people were this year again recognized by the Irish Football Association Gold Mark Scheme for their commitment to volunteering.
Financial Review
The results for the year are set out on Page 6.
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-month’s expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee, owned by its members, with an elected board of Trustees. It is governed by the Articles of Association.
Mr John Gregg (Resigned 18 June 2024) Mr S Kennedy (Resigned 26 November 2021) Mrs A Wallace (Resigned 26 November 2021) Mr W A Beckett (Appointed 23 March 2021) Mr J M Bradley (Appointed 23 March 2021) Mr P C McGibbon (Appointed 23 March 2021) Mr S J Shaw (Appointed 23 March 2021) Mr Peter Morrow (Appointed 24 January 2022) Mr Jonathan McCrudden (Appointed 24 January 2022)
The Trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Dated: 17/02/2026
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2025, which are set out of pages 6-15.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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(iii) 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. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting recorded were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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There is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiners 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 of Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Laura Stirling DML Accountants Dated: 17/02/2026
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| Notes Income from: Donations & sponsorship 3 Charitable activities 4 Fundraising 5 Investments 6 Total Income Expenditure on: Net (expenditure)/income for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at July 2024 Funds balances at 30 June 2025 |
Unrestric ted fund 2025 0 89,937 0 0 89,937 80,637 9,301 48,464 57,765 |
Restric ted Funds 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,334 3,334 |
Total 0 89,93 7 0 0 89,93 7 80,63 7 9,301 51,79 8 61,09 9 |
Unrestric ted Funds 2024 0 85,208 0 0 85,208 79,043 6,165 42,299 48,464 |
Restric ted Funds 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,334 3,334 |
Total 0 85,208 0 0 |
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| 85,208 | ||||||
| 79,043 | ||||||
| 6,165 45,633 |
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| 51,798 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirement for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
| Notes Fixed Asset Van Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Income funds Restricted funds 13 Unrestricted funds |
£ 1,146 5,994 64,844 |
2025 £ 61,098 |
£ 0 60,601 |
2024 £ 2,083 51,798 |
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| 70,838 10,886 3,334 57,765 |
60,601 10,886 3,334 48,464 |
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| 61,099 | 51,798 |
The company is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended June 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small company’s regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17/02/2026.
Mr Maurice Bradley Mr Peter Morrow Trustee Trustee Company Registration No. NI628847
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Harry Gregg Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is 17 Primrose Gardens, PORTRUSH, Co. Antrim, BT56 8SE.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity’s Memorandum and Article, the Companies Act 006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective from 2019”. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provision of the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 updates, bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
1.3 Charitable Funds
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds is charged against the specific fund.
1.4 Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Cash donations are recognized on receipt other donations are recognized once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Grants are credited to deferred revenue. Grants towards capital expenditure are directly written off against the cost of the assets as incurred. Grants towards revenue expenditure are released to the profit and loss account as the related expenditure is incurred.
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1 Accounting policies
(continued)
1.5 Resources expended
Liabilities are recognized as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7 Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognized in the Charity’s balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank and bank balances are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at the market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognized at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at the market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligated to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognized initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognized when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlaying assumptions are reviews on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations & sponsorships
| Donations and gifts Grants Grants receivable for core activities Department for Communities Grant NIBFA Other Irish Society CC&G |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Total 2025 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Restricted funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Total 2024 £ 0 |
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| 0 | ||||||
| 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| 0 |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
4 Charitable activities
| Team Fees | Team Fees | |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from charitable activities - | ||
| Team fees | 89,937 | 85,208 |
| 89,937 | 85,208 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 89,937 | 85,208 |
| Restricted fund | 0 | 0 |
| 5 Fundraising | Restricted | Restricted |
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 0 | 0 |
| 6 Investments | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 0 | 0 |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
7 Charitable activities
| 7 Charitable activities | ||
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| Coach Hire Pitch Hire Membership Match officials Clothing Equipment Travel/Motor Expenses Tournament Costs Volunteer education Awards Share of support costs (see note 8) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
2025 £ 878 32,109 0 27,700 767 6,100 1,696 260 0 2,200 71,709 8,927 80,637 80,637 0 80,637 |
2024 £ 955 36,605 0 25,930 4,119 0 1,632 0 0 1,800 |
| 71,041 8,002 |
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| 79,043 | ||
| 79,043 0 |
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| 79,043 |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 8 Support costs Stationary & Publicity Telephone & Internet Subscriptions Consultancy Legacy - Consultancy Insurance Bank Fees & Charges Professional Fees Medical Donation Event costs Business Outline Case Covid recovery Repairs/Maintenance Analysed between Charitable activities |
Support costs £ 1,003 188 1,037 0 0 1,816 345 900 0 500 3,129 0 0 10 8,927 8,927 |
Governance costs £ 0 0 |
2025 £ 1,003 188 1,037 0 0 1,816 345 900 0 500 3,129 0 0 10 8,927 8,927 |
Support costs £ 569 278 0 0 0 1,927 359 900 0 0 3,943 0 0 26 8,002 8,002 |
Governance costs £ 0 0 |
2024 £ 569 278 0 0 0 1,927 359 900 0 0 3,943 0 0 26 |
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| 8,002 | ||||||
| 8,002 |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 10 Fixed Assets Motor Vehicle £ 25% Reducing Balance Cost or valuation At 1st July 2024 2,083 Additions At 30th June 2025 2,083 Depreciation At 1st July 2024 417 Charge for the year 520 At 30th June 2025 937 Net Book Value At 30th June 2025 1,146 At 30th June 2024 2,083 11 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors 12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Grants Accruals and deferred income |
Plant & Machinery £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes |
2025 £ 5,994 2025 £ 10,886 10,886 |
2024 £ 0 |
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| 2024 £ 10,886 |
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| 10,886 |
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HARRY GREGG FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
13 Restricted funds
Restricted funds is comprised of the following:
| Balance at 01 July 2023 £ Fundraising & sponsorship a/c 835 DSD Fund a/c 10,884 Deferred Income -10,884 SSGC & Youth League a/c 0 Community Dev- Legacy a/c 250 1,085 14 Analysis of net assets between funds Funds balance at 30 June 2025 are represented by: Current assets/ (liabilities) |
Movement in funds Incoming Outgoing resources resources £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ 48,464 3,334 48,464 3,334 |
Balance at 1 July 2024 £ 835 10,884 -10,884 0 2,500 3,335 Total 2025 £ 51,798 51,798 |
Movement in funds Incoming Outgoing resources resources £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ 42,299 3,334 42,299 3,334 |
Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 835 10,884 -10,884 0 2,500 |
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| 3,335 | ||||
| Total 2024 £ 45,633 |
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| 45,633 |
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