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| Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period | Trustees’ Annual Report for the period |
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| Period start date | Period end date | ||||||
| Day | Month | Year | Day | Month | Year | ||
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07 | 2025 | To | 30 |
06 | 2026 |
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
Reference and administration details
Charity name Arbroath Youth Football Club Other names charity is known by Registered charity number SC040031 Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Neil Smyth | Chair | ||
| Craig Paterson | Vice Chair/Secretary | |||
| Gavin Murray | Treasurer | |||
| Suzanne Madge | Treasurer | |||
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Reference and administration details
Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)
| Name | Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Structure, governance and management | ||
| Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment |
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| The charity was set up by the trustees and was recognised as a Scottish charity in 2008. It was renamed as Arbroath Youth Football Club in 2023. The charity is administered in accordance with the terms of the constitution |
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| The trustees were those appointed following a merger of Arbroath Lads Club and Arbroath Community Sports Club in 2023 and represent the minimum number required. Appointment and removal and is in accordance with the constitution which requires that appointment is approved by unanimous agreement of the existing club members at the annual general meeting. |
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| Objectives and activities | ||
| Charitable purposes Summary of the main activities in relation to these objectives |
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| To promote and encourage health, fitness and team spirit through the game of football to young people in the local community. |
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| To provide a framework for the people of the community and surrounding areas to play competitive and non-competitive games of Association Football and to help and encourage its members to develop football skills and a sporting attitude. Providing fitness, training and match play opportunities for all, to increase general health, stamina and skill level. Ensuring a variety of training opportunities, equipment, including full kit at the lowest achievable cost for everyone attending. |
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Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period
Some summary points for the year include:
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1) Further upgrades to Hercules Den, Roof painted, and interior hall ways, with new signage.
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2) Purchase of new Samba goals for our development teams. 3) Purchase of a VEO Camera, to allow us to record and analyse matches and for our parents and families to have the ability to watch games from their own home should they be unable to travel to attend.
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4) Financial security that a 450 + membership provides
During the year the charity expenditure for operating totalled £183,521 Arbroath Youth Football Club safely provided fitness training, match play and team orientated opportunities for 450 + boys and girls during the past year. This was provided at minimal cost to families and individuals, and we continue to encourage involvement and participation of the extended family in all club activities.
We continue to be partnered with Arbroath Football Club Community Trust to provide football sessions for children from the age of 2 years. We hope this will provide a constant stream of players to enable the club to flourish in the years ahead.
Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy The charity holds sufficient funds to ensure that membership costs and on reserves training fees are kept at a minimum. In the event that any future teams cannot attract sponsorship for kits etc. the club will provide all necessary equipment and affiliation costs.
Details of any deficit Donated facilities and services (if any)
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Other optional information
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Neil Smyth Craig Paterson Position (e.g. Chair) Chair Secretary Date 30/06/2026 30/06/2026
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