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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club Scottish Charity No: SC050231
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Annual Report & Financial Statements For the year to 31 July 2025
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club
Trustees’ Annual Report For the year to 31 July 2025
- Annual Report & Statement of Account For the year to 31 July 2025
Contents Page Trustees’ Annual Report 3-6 Independent Examiners Report / statement of Receipts and Payments 8 statement of Balances 9 Notes to the Accounts 10 — 11
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club
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Trustees’ Annual Report For the year to 31 July 2025
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The charity trustees present their report together with the financial statements and the Independent Examiner's report for the year to 31 July 2025
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Reference & Administrative Information Charity Name: Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club
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Charity Number: 9C050231 Principal Address: Ballast Bank, Inverkeithing KY11 1DS
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Trustees: Craig Reid - Chairman (resigned 22 April 2025) Callum Perry — Chairman (appointed 29 April 2025) Barry Tillier — Vice chairman (resigned as Vice Chairman 29 April
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2025, remains as Trustee) Andrew Lawrence — Vice Chairman (appointed 29 April 2025) Laura Murray - Treasurer
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Dawn Gibson - Secretary
scott McDonald
Julie Brand Louise Drysdale sharon Brown (appointed 29 April 2025)
Independent Examiner: LW Consultancy Ltd
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Trustees’ Annual Report For the year to 31 July 2025
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club
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Structure, Governance & Management
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The charity ts a Scottish Chantable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) established in June 2020 and governed by its constitution. On the 31 December 2020 the charity took over the assets and liabilities of Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Football Club which was subsequently wound up.
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The structure of the charity consists of: * Members - who have the right to attend members' meetings (including any annual general meeting) and have important powers under the constitution; in particular, the members appoint people to serve on the board and take decisions on changes to the constitution itself:
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- The Board - who hold regular meetings, and generally control the activities of the organisation; for example, the board is responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial position of the organisation. The members of the board are charity trustees.
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The Board consists of up to 10 and no less than 5 charity trustees elected at the AGM or appointed by the Board to fill causal vacancies. Up to 2 can be non member charity trustees co-opted by the board. inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club: Fostering Football and Community Wellbeing Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club is deeply committed to promoting football within the local community, delivering inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities in a safe and supportive environment. The club’s purpose-driven approach centres on four core areas:
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Core Purposes 1. Football Provision — Offering accessible football opportunities for individuals of all ages and genders.
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- Financial Transparency — Ensuring all income is reinvested solely into football-related initiatives.
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- Player Development — Supporting and enhancing the growth of players at every level. 4. Community Engagement — Advancing public health and social wellbeing through active participation in sport.
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Trustees’ Annual Report For year to 31 July 2025
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Key Activities The club delivers a comprehensive range of programmes to meet the diverse needs of its members and the wider community: e Mini-Kickers (Ages 18 months—4 years): Introducing toddlers to football through fun, engaging sessions.
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e Fun Fours (Ages 5-7): Developing basic skills through small-sided games. e Team Football (Ages 7—Adult): Providing a full development pathway from grassroots to senior} competitive teams, including the Premier Division of the East of Scotland Football League.
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e Girls’ Football: Promoting female participation through both recreational and team-based activities.
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e Over 35s Football: Supporting older players with competitive and social football opportunities. ¢ Walking Football: Encouraging individuals aged 50+ to stay active in a relaxed, sociable setting. e Holiday Programmes: Offering engaging football camps during school holidays for young people across Fife.
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All programmes contribute towards achieving Scottish Government physical activity targets, encouraging healthy lifestyles and community connection.
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Notable Achievements e Legacy Club Recognition: Awarded the SFA Legacy Quality Mark, highlighting its commitment to excellence in coaching, facilities, and inclusive practice.
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« Effective Governance: A dedicated board ensures alignment with the club’s vision and values, maintaining high standards of leadership and accountability.
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e Ongoing Development: Investment in coaching education and leadership opportunities for older players, including access to referee and coaching qualifications.
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In Summary Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club stands as a beacon of community sport, enriching lives
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through football. With a strong focus on inclusion, development, and wellbeing, the club continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing both athletic potential and community spirit throughout Fife.
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club Trustees’ Annual Report For year to 31 July 2025
Financial Review
With income of £247,134 and expenditure of £264,231 for the year the club had a deficit of £17,098. At 31 July 2025 the club held total funds of £93,838 which was entirely attributable to unrestricted funds that can be spent at the discretion of the trustees on the charitable purposes of the club. No restricted funds were held at the year end. The free reserves of the charity are the unrestricted funds less the value of any designated funds not readily available to be spent. The trustees have set aside the following designated funds for: £ Facility Development 17,500 Maintenance 5 000 Club Dev Fund Role 2,000 Goal Keeping Coaching PM 500 Training and Coaches Kit Fund 2025 4,200 Team Pots 28,961 Total 58,161 At 31 July 2025, with unrestricted funds of £93,838 and designated funds of £58,161, the Club held free reserves of £35,677, equivalent to just under 3 months running costs. The free reserves are held to ensure that liabilities can be settled when they fall due; that funds are available to support the development of the club and, if income should fall, provide time to find new sources of income. This report was approved by the charity trustees on Psy Lh. .ae. and signed on their behalf by: Callum Perry —«GI 6
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Independent Examiner's Report
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| report on the accounts of Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club for the year to 31 July 2025
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which are set out on pages8 to 11. Responsibilities and basis of report
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act’) and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (“the 2006 Regulations). | have satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Regulation (10)(1)(d) of the 2006 Regulations and is eligible for independent examination. | have therefore examined the charity's accounts as required under section (44)(1)(c) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. In carrying out my examination | have followed the guidance issued to independent examiners by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe that: :: the accounting records were not kept as required by section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act ana Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or Zz the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations; or 4. there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts. independent examiner’s statement | have completed my examination and | have no concerns in respect of any of the above and | have found no other matters that require drawing to your attention. Claire Wilson CA LVW Consultancy Ltd 1 Dovecot Crescent Danderhall Dalkeith EH22 1FY Date: 2+ | + | QS 7 ,
inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club Statement of Receipts & Payments For year to 31 July 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Note Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ E
Receipts
Member tees 152,855 - 152,855 144,154
Fundraising 34,353 - 34,353 15,350
Grants A 11,847 - 11,847 38,115
Sponsorship 14,573 ~ 14,573 10,217
From parents for trips & events - 14,220 14,220 0, /49
Bank interest 1,907 - 1,907 1,362
Other income 17,778 - 17,778 23,808
Total receipts 232,914 14,220 247,134 238, 754
Payments
Kit and equipment 46,848 - 46,848 59,655
Insurance & professional fees 635 - 635 1,140
Fees 24,432 - 24,432 22,/80
Staff costs Zovet - 25,037 6,165
Utilities 1,601 - 1,601 1,798
Facilities 90,655 - 90,655 80,834
Canteen expenses 1,196 ~ 1,196 1.258
Sundries 472 - 472 706
internet and website 049 - 545 AT4
Fundraising expenses 3,451 - 3,451 2,487
Team expenses 8,169 ~ 8,169 8,/02
Training 9,933 - 9,933 14,574
Trips & events 33,882 14,220 48,102 14,247
Trip refunds - - 150
Transactions fees 3,158 - 3,158 2,/08
Total payments 250,011 14,220 264,231 217,977
Surplus/(deficit) before transfers (17,098) - (17,098) 20,777
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club
Statement of Balances At 31 July 2025
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Funds Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ Opening bank & cash balances 110,935 - 110,935 90,158 STORCH) _(17,098) - (17,098) 20,777 Closing bank and cash balances 93 838 - 93,838 110,935 Assets and equipment (at cost) cost) Unrestricted fund 16,675
Assets Kit and equipment (at cost) cost)
Liabilities
There are no liabilities.
Approved by the charity trustees on _ |re we vu... and signed on their behalf by: C eps
Callum Perry — Chairman
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club Notes to the Financial Statements
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Year ending 31 July 2025
1. Accounting Policies
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These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with:(a) The Chanities & Trustee Investment Act (Scotland) Act 2005, and (b) The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). Income and expenditure is recognised when received or disbursed.
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The Charity maintains:4a) A general unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity which is expendable at the discretion of the management committee in furtherance of the charity's objects, and (6) §Anumber of restricted funds that consist of monies received from sponsors which relate to a specific project and are donated to fund a particular purpose (see note 3).
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- Trustee Remuneration & Expenses
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Under the authority of clause 78 of the constitution of the charity one trustee, Louise Drysdale, was
paid £110 (2024: Barry Tillier £60) for strip framing. No expenses were paid to the trustees.
S$. Restricted Funds
During the year the chanty maintained the following restricted income funds:
« Parent contributions to trips and events — funded by parent contributions
3.1 Movement in Restricted Funds
Opening . Closing
Fund rales Income Expenditure balance
3 £ £ £
Parent contributions to trips - 14,220 (14,220) :
Total = 44.220—=~1'4,220)—SOC—=CStS
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Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts Community Club Notes to the Financial Statements | Year ending 31 July 2025
| 4. Grants | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | |
| Funds | Funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tesco Bank | 1,181 | - | 1,181 |
| Charities Trust Grant | 2,020 | - | 2,020 |
| SFA Grant | 1,500 | - | 1,500 |
| Bank ofScotland Foundation | 6,146 | - | 6,146 |
| Scottish football Partnership Grant | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| 11,847 | - | 11,847 |
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