NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Scottish Charity No. SC039813 Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Montp•lier Professional (Galloway) Limited 1 Dashwood Square Newton Stewart DG8 6EQ
NEWTON STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Reference and Admlnistrative Inforniatlon for the perlod ended 31 March 2025 Reglstered Charity No: SC039813 Tstee8. OSCR Contsct Address: Whitehills Farm Sorbie DG8 8AQ Accountants: Montpelier Professional (Galloway) Limited 1 Dashwood Square Newton Stewart DG8 6EQ Bankers: Bank of Scotland 37 Albert Street Newton Stewart DG8 6EF
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their annual report together with the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. Structure. Governance and Management The charity is administered in accordance with its constitution adopted on 30 Aprtl 2008 and amended in 2021 The business of the Club shall be transacted by a Management Committee elected at the AGM by the membership. Members of the management committee will be members of the club and shall serve for one year with the exception of President and vice president, who shall run for two. Retiring members are eligible for re-election. There is no fomal induction programme or training, however most trustees have served the charity for some considerable time. The trustees keep under review the major risks to which it may be exposed. Objectives and Activities The purpose of Newton Stewart RFC is to provide a platform for playing rugby football in the Machars area of Wigtownshire. Boosting membership and providing opportunities for existing members to play a fulfilling role in the operation of a small rural club. Evolve the coaching and training neork within the club. Improve the facilities at the club in conjunction with the landlord. Promote the game of rugby at local primary and secondary schools, and, within the community at large. Public benefit The trustees have referred to the guidan contained in the offi of the Scottish Charity Regulator's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing their objectives and in planning their future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the objectives they have set Achievements and Performance and Future Plans The 1° XV team continue to perform at 8 high level relevantto the size of the club. They finished 7th in National Lesgue Division 2 in the 2024-25 season which is tremendous for a club of this size. The position of our Development Officer is vacant at present, monies are available with the Holwood Trust for another 12 months provided we can gain further funding from anothersource. The youth section continues to include ajoint Newton Stewartmigtownshire RFC/Stewartry RFC U18 team, as well as U16, U14 for both boys and girls. Minis and micros training8re verystrong currently. The attendance and participation of female members in the youth section has grown well in the last year. SONS (Supporters of Newton Stewart) continues to be the financial bedrock of the club alongwith sponsorship supportfrom a number of local businesses. The development of our new changing rooms and strength & conditioningsuite facilities has been completed and in full use since March 2024, Disabled access hasjust been installed to allow access to the lounge and bar area for all who require this facility. We are in the process of updatingthe fumishings and kitchen area.
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 20251Cont) The erection Of new flood lights to make a newtrainingarea on the 2 XV pitch to make better use ofthe newchanging facilities. The trustees plan to continue its range of present activities for the foreseeable future. Financial Review The charity had a surplus for the period of £2,983 (2024.. £60,877 defi'cit), and a deficit of £10,616 unrestricted funds. Reserves Poli It is the trustee's policy to hold reseNes of approximately six months expenses so that in the event of a significant drop in income the charity can maintain its current level of activities for a reasonable period until replacement funding is obtained. At the year end the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £51,392 which represents approximately 9 months unrestrrcted operating expenses. The trustees therefore consider the charity a Going Concern. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Date Io ILZ
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Independent ExamineVs Report to the Trustees I report on the accounts of the charty for the period ended 31 MarGh 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7. Respective responslbllities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. The chartty trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(dl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is ry responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44{1)(c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examinerfs statement My examination is carried out in accordance with the Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes 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 seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the Coufse of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirement to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulation and, to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. have not been met 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. // Chartered Accountants Ireland Montpelier Professional (Galloway) Limited 1 Dashwood Square Newton Stewart DG8 6EQ
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2025 Notes Restricted Unrastrieted 2025 2025 Recei Sponsorship SONS S.R.U funding & grants Intemational tickets Player memberships Raffles, gate & match takings Donations Lift donations Fundraising Buy a brick Dinner Misc Bar income Catering Merchandise Holywood Trust grants Sport Scotland - new build Foundation Scotland - new build CRH Trust- new build Coastal Benefit Fund Total receipts 8,450 12,380 8,640 1,904 300 3,350 1,100 8,450 12,380 11,973 1,904 300 3,350 1,100 27,276 1,325 8,990 14,960 30,800 4,882 1,120 5,870 1,155 200 11,470 100 1,620 30 43,175 240 242 21,250 34,925 22,182 20,000 3,333 27,276 1,325 150 14,809 325 1,756 150 14,809 325 1,756 7,500 7,500 3,248 23,086 64,443 3,248 23,086 118,932 54,489 223,211 Pa ments Charitable activities Govemance costs Total payments 50,844 65,105 115,949 283,380 708 .284,088 50,844 65,105 115,949 Excessl(deficit) of receipts over payments 13,599 10,616 £ 2,983 60,877
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Statement of Balances as at 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Bank balance Opening balance - Current account Deposit account Cash on hand Movement in year 62,879 123,756 2,983 65,864 60,877 62,881 Closing balance Current account Deposit account Cash on hand 65,862 62,879 65,864 Other assets Fixed assets Bar stock Debtors 351,299 349,972 351,299 349,972 Less liabilities Creditors 1,440 708 Total funds 415,723 412,145 The accounts were approved by the trustees on For and on behalf of the trustees
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Notes to the Accounts for the year 31st Mah 2025 1 Basis of Pre aration The accounts have been Prepared on a receipts and payments basis. They consist of a summary of all monies reiVed and paid via the bank and in cash by the charity during the financial period, along with a statement of balances. No adjustments have been made for any income due but not received, or any expenses incurred but not yet paid at the period end. 2 Charitable Activities Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Advertising & printing Catering & dinner SONS costs General running costs Cleaning & laundry Intemational tickets Clothing kit & equipment Travelling expenses MediGal expenses Rent, rates, electricity & phone Miscellaneous Merchandise expenses Insurance Development officer wages Development officer other costs New build & equip - changing rooms & gym Bar expenses Fundraising expenses Lift expenses Pitch redevelopment Costal Benefit Fund 2,065 4,469 253 2,010 930 2,138 7,858 1,757 3,266 5,270 8,183 6,984 4,357 7,282 2,065 4,469 253 2,010 930 2,138 7,858 1,757 3,266 5,270 8,183 6,984 4,357 11,872 6,243 2,645 9,554 360 1,430 696 4,080 4,332 1,970 4,832 2,326 8,328 4,315 20,545 9,816 169,400 25,456 551 858 11,886 4,590 6,243 8,009 274 8,009 274 25,794 25,794 14,217 50,844 14,217 115,949 65,105 283,380 3 Governance Costs Accountancy & bookkeeping fees 708 708 4 Trustees No remuneration or other employment benefits were paid to any charity trustee or to a person connected with the trustees. The trustee did not have any expenses reimbursed during the year, nor the previous year. During the year the trustees made donations to the charity totalling £nil {2024- £nil).
NEwfoN STEWART RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Notes to the Accounts for the year 31st March 2025 5 Related Pa Transaction There were no disclosable related party transaction during the year 6 Movement- Bank Funds enin Balance Closin Balance Income Ex endlture Transfers Unrestricted general fund Restricted - Rugby development offIr Restricted Clubhouse redevelopment Restricted Lift fund Restricted Montpellier French Tour Restricted Costal Benefit Fund 62,008 54,489 10,833 3,248 27,276 65,105 10,833 51,392 3,248 1,482 873 8,869 65,864 25,794 873 23,086 118,932 14,217 115,949 62,881 Unrestricted funds are available to use at the trustees discretion. SRU and Holywood Trust provided funds to support the employment of a Rugby Development Officer. Funds provided for the redevelopment of the Clubhouse facility. Fund provided towards the installation of a lift at the Clubhouse. Montpellier French Tour funds are related to a tour by the senior team to Montpellier, France. Costal Benefit Fund - Funds provided for new tables, chairs, kitchen equipment & fitting the lift