RYFIE£ 47 UNITED Trust888'Annual Report Forthe year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees, Report The trustees present their report and the financial statements of M8ryfleld Unlted Communlty Charltyforthe year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and Admlnlstrative Detalls Charlty Name: Maryfield United Community Charity Scottish Charlty Number: SC050472 Prlnclpal Offlce: 76 Findhorn Street Dundee DD49PH CharityTrustees Structure, Governance and Management Maryfield United Community Charity changed to a SCIO on 2025 but have been registered charity since 18 S8Pt8mber 2020. The charity is governed by its constitution. which sets out the objects of the charity and the powers of the trustees. The trustees are responsibLe for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial management of the charity. Trustees meet reRularLy to review performance, manaAe risk, and ensure that the charity operates in accordance with its constitution, charitable purposes, and relevant legislation. Objectives and Actlvities Charltable Purposes Th8 ch8rity'8 purposes. as set out in its constitution, are: The advancement of publiG partlclpatlon In sport The advancement of educatlon PubLlc Beneflt In planning and delivering activities, the trustees have had due regard to the OSCR pubLiG benefit guidance. The charity's activities are designed to provide accessible sporting and educational opportunities for children and young peopLe within the local community, particularly those who may otherwise face barriers to participation. Activities and Achievements Duringthe year, the charity continued to deliver a wide range of sporting and educational activities to further its charitable purposes. The club provides structured football coaching programmes which support: SkilL development and physical fitness Health awareness and positive behaviour Teamwork, discipLine. and confidence The trustees believe that participation in the club supports young people's physical wellbelng, social development, and educational outcomes through positive engagement with peers and coaches. Training, Safeguardlng and Volunteer Development The charity places strong emphasis on safeguarding and good governance. All coaches and officials are encouraged to undertake: Coach education and continuous professional development First aid training Governance and safeguarding training The charity has a PVG signatory in place, which ensures that safeguarding requirements are met and that appropriate checks are carried out efficiently. Membershlp and Partlclpatlon Duringthe year, the charity experienced continued growth in participation. Key developments included: The introduction of a new2019 age group Ongoing expansion of the girls, section At yearend, the charity had: Over 400 reglstered members 60 coaches and offlcials Membership is expected to continue to grow in future years. Community Development and Outreach The employment of a Communlty Development l Football Officer has been instrumental in extendingthe charity's reach and impactwithin the local community. During the year, the following outcomes were achieved: 4 classroom-based sesslons delivered each week Over 150 school puplLs engaged weekly 70 young people provlded with access to free football activltles 30 young people provided with food each week These activities have directly supported the charity's objectives by improving access to sport, education, and wellbeing support. Plans for Future Perlods The trustees intend to build on the success of 8XiSting programmes by: Expanding community and school-based delivery Increasing participation across all age groups Continuing investment in coach development and safeguarding The trustees anticipate another successful year in 2026, with further positive outcomes for the local community. Statement of Trustees, Responslbllltles The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees'Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The trustees confirm that, so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are unaware. and they have taken all steps required to make themselves aware of any reLevant audit information. Approval This re ortw ved b the trustees and si ned on their behalf. FlnanciaL Review Flnanclal Posltlon During the year ended 31 March 2025, the charity continued to manage its finances prudently to ensure the ongoing deLivery of its charitable activities. The charity's income was derived primarily from membership subscriptions, grants, fundraising activities, and programme funding. Expenditure during the year related mainlyto the deliveryof football and community development programmes, facility and pitch hire, equipment, coaching and training costs, safeguarding, and administrative expenses. At the year end, the charity held sufficient reserves to meet its current commitments and to support the continuation of activities in the short term. Reserves Policy The trustees have considered the charity's need forfinancial resiLience and have adopted a reserves approach that ensures the charity can: Meet its financial commitments as theyfall due Manage unexpected costs or reductions in income Support the continued deLivery of charitable activities The trustees review the level of reserves on a reguLar basis and consider them to be appropriate for the current size and activities of the charity. Grant Fundlng During the year. the charity received grant funding to support community-based programmes and the employment of a Community Development / Football Officer. The trustees are satisfied that all grant funding was used in accordance with the terms and conditions set by the funders. Risk Management and Financial Controls The trustees are responsible for managing the charity's finances and have put appropriate financiaL controls in place. These incLude: Regular review of financial performance Budget monitoring Authorisation controls on expenditure The trustees consider financial riskas part of their ongoing governance and planning processes. Going Concern After reviewing the charity's financial position and forecasts, the trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Investment Pollcy The charity does not have a formal investment policy. Any surplus funds are held in bank accounts to support the ongoing deLivery of charitable activities. Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 3110312025 Receipts Fees: £110,024.41 Funding: £17,790.00 Fundraising: £11,460.59 Gift Aid: £15,058.51 Sponsorship: £11,173.70 Trip Fees: £31,655.82 Total Recelpts: £197,163.03 Payments Bank Charges: £3,385.22 Club Kit: £24,363.45 Cash Back: £11,554.50 Coaching Course: £930.00 Equipment: £6,142.41 Ground Letting: £41,351.75 Match Day Fees: £6,199.48 Registration Fees: £2.390.00 Services: £7,123.29 Sponsorship: £8,066.00 Salaries: £23,769.40 Telephone: £865.55 Professional Services: £3,490.44 Refunds: £401.00 Presentation Fees: £4,607.00 Remuneration: £750.00 Event Fees: £8,240.00 Trip Fees: £33,873.82 Trip Refund: £1,216.50 Fine: £20.00 Total Payments: £188.739.81 Surplus for the Year £8.423.22 Notes to the Accounts 1. These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payrnents b8SiS. 2. The accounts coverthe financialyearfrom 0110412024to 3110312025 3. Allfunds ar8 unr8Stricted unless Otherwise stated. 4. No fixed assets r8qulring depreciation were held during the year. 5. The organisation generated a surplus of £8,423.22 for the year. Bank Reconciliation Opening bank balance at stsrt of year: £ 11,911.78 Add: Total receipts: £197,163.03 Less: Total payments: £188,739.81 CLoslng bank balance atyear end: £10,715.50 Approval on behalf of the organlsation. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have examSn8d the 8ccounts of the organisation for the year ended [DATEI and confirm that they are consistent with the accounting records and Informatlon provided to me. Name: Signature: Independent Examiner's Rq)ort to the Trustees of Maryfield United Cornmunity Chc?rity l ieport on the accounts of Ihe charily for ihe period ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages ) to . Re8pective r&%ponsibililies of trustees and examiner The charity's commiltee are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in IILCOI'danLe wilh ihL ternis of ihL Chiirilies aiid Ti'uslLL IiivLstiiiL'iil (Scoiluiid) Act 2005 and the Charitics Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Thc chariiy trnstees Lon.%ider that the audit requirement of RegFulaii()n l()(l ) (a) to (c) ot.the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examinc th¢ accounts as required linder section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examlner's statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation I l of the 2006 Accounts (Scotlaiid) RcEiilations (as amcndcd). An cxaininaiion includcs a rcview ot.thc IlCLC)untinLi reL()rd% kcpt by the Lhdrily and a Lc)mpiirison of ihe ¢i¢Lount% presenled with thosc reLordy. li also includes considcration of any unuyual ilLnis or diyclc)5urL" in the aLcounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees coi)cei'ningT any such matters. "rhe procedures undertaken do not pr()vide all the evidenLe that wi)ulil be required in an audit. and Lon5equently I do not express an audit opinion on the view givcn by tIiL accoiints. Independent examiner'i ytatemenl In thc Lourse of Iny examination. no malter has comL to my altention which gyives me reosonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accoiiiiling recoi'ds in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 AGt and Regulation 4 of ihe 2006 ALc()unis" Regulations '1 o prepare accounts which Rccord with the accountinLi records and comply with Regulation 8 of thc 2006 Accounts Rcgulations have not been mct, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper uiicILI'%tciiidi li ()r iliL' aLLI)ui)Is l<> be reached.