2025-08-31-accounts - Strathearn United FC SCIO

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Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Scottish Charity number: SC053980

Strathearn United FC SCIO

Trustees’ Report and Receipts and Payments Account For the Period 25[th] August 2024 to 31 August 2025

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Strathearn United FC SCIO

Legal and administrative information

Scottish Charity Number: SC053980

Contact Address:

5 3 Turretbank Place Crieff, PH7 4LW

Trustees

Colin Crawford (Secretary) Donald Crerar Rev Craig Dobney (Chairman) John Gordon Richard Muir Ian Roy (Treasurer)

Independent Examiner:

Ronald Hunter - Member of the Chartered Banker Institute (MCBI)CFA Gedna Sauchie Road Crieff PH7 4EE

Bankers:

Virgin Money 9 Gold Street Northampton NN1 1EN

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Report of the Trustees For the period ended 31 August 2025

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31[st] August 2025.

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

The Charity operates under a Constitution which was signed on 25[th] August 2024, the date on which the Club became formally established.

The Trustees who served in the year and to the date of this report are shown on page 2.

The founding Trustees appointed on 25[th] August 2024 were:

Colin Crawford (Secretary) Donald Crerar Rev Craig Dobney (Chairman) John Gordon Ian Roy (Treasurer)

Richard Muir was appointed to the committee on the 25[th] August 2025.

The Chairty appoints Trustees up to a maximum of 9 individuals into key management positions in keeping with the skills and qualifications they may have, all structured to ensure that the Charity operates with levels of compliance and governance in keeping with those appropriate to a SCIO.

Trustees meet formally at face-to-face meetings broadly quarterly and on as many other occasions as may be necessary to fulfil Trustee Responsibilities. These meeting are minuted. Trustees communicate and keep in touch more regularly through a WhatsApp group as necessary to attend to any other, unplanned business which may, from time to time, arise.

Objectives and activity

The Charity’s purposes are:

(a) The Advancement of health for people living in the Strathearn area
(b) The advancement of public participation in sport within the Strathearn area, in particular the activity of participating in football
(c) The relief of those people in need by the reason of ill-health, mental health, social isolation and financial hardship who live in the Strathearn Area.

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Report of the Trustees For the period ended 31 August 2025

Objectives and activity (Continued)

With approximately 25% of the population in Scotland experiencing mental health issues annually (Scottish Health Survey), the need for support has never been more. Strathearn United is the brainchild of John Gordon who saw an opportunity to create a football club in the area which would meet the above objectives, and address some of these challenges.

In the summer of 2024, he sought out interested parties who might be willing to be associated with the club and planning began as to how this might best be achieved through participation in the Warriors Football Association.

The Warriors Football Association is Scotland’s first and only Amateur Football League dedicated to supporting overweight men physically and mentally; offering an outlet to support those facing issues surrounding mental and physical health. The existing Warriors Premiership division consists of twelve teams across the central belt of Scotland, offering the opportunity for participation throughout a range of towns and cities and two further league of 10 teams each fall in under that premier league.

Whether playing, watching, or talking about it, football acts as an excellent escape from dayto-day life, offering people the opportunity to come together with our teammates and fellow fans to enjoy ‘the beautiful game’.

Most will have experienced the many effects of playing football, both physical and mental. This can come in the form of the sore legs after a hectic 90 minutes in the rain, or the feelgood factor after getting the opportunity to see mates on a Sunday for a kick about.

In addition, regular involvement in physical activity has numerous us positive effects on overall well-being, and in the relief of stress, mood enhancement, and self-esteem improvement, by securing an enjoyable space where all can participate in football without fear of judgement or feeling excluded.

Strathearn United was formed under a constitution on 25[th] August 2024. An application was made to secure Charitable Status, and this was granted by The Office of The Scottish Charity Regulator on 13[th] February 2025. Strathearn United FC SCIO now operates under Scottish Charity Number SC053980.

Application was made to join the Warriors Football Association and following appropriate due diligence by them, membership was granted with a view the team beginning in Warriors League One in August 2025.

In autumn 2024 a recruitment campaign for players was launched and training sessions began and have taken place weekly at Strathearn Campus in preparation for the new season.

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Report of the Trustees For the period ended 31 August 2025

Objectives and activity (Continued)

A coaching team was established led by Zibi Grzesiek and by summer 2025 over 40 players have registered as members of the club. Each player not only contributes to footballing activity, but they pay a weekly subscription contribution of £5 which helps fund the cost of plum activities.

The Board of trustees has also established operational policies to manage the affairs of the charity in the following areas:

Financial Controls Policy, Code of Conduct Policy Equality, diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination Policy Health and Safety Policy Vulnerable Adults (Safeguarding) Policy Fundraising Policy Risk Policy Anti-harassment and bullying Policy Alcohol and Drugs Policy

Financial Review

The financial results of the Charity for the period 25[th] August 2024 to 31[st] August 2025 are set out in the Receipts and Payments account on page 8. The year-end Statement of Balances is given on page 9 and a breakdown of the headline figures shown in both these statements, can be found in the detailed notes on page 10.

In the period prior to registration as a charity net funds of £809 were generated as shown at note 1 and these were introduced into the charitable body once established.

The charity operates under a budget and monthly financial information is distributed to trustees thereby ensuring good governance in aspect of the charity’s work. At the end of the financial year on 31[st] August 2025 the charity had free funds of £7.016.

Reserves Policy

A summary of the Reserves of the Charity is noted in the Statement of Funds and all funds are unrestricted.

The trustees aim is to have funding in place Predominantly fundraising activities which will be sufficient to cover six months’ worth of annual expenditure thereby ensuring that the charity remains a going concern.

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Report of the Trustees For the period ended 31 August 2025

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing these financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable there to be an appreciation of the finances and the financial transactions of the Congregation during the year.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as Amended), together with the Regulations Anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2007. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking all reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

On behalf of the Trustees

Colin Crawford (Secretary) 12 February 2026

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees on the unaudited Financial Statements of Strathearn United FC SCIO

I report on the financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2025 as set out on pages 7 to 10. This report is made to the trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of my engagement. My work has been undertaken to enable me to report my opinion set out below and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the trustees, as a body, for my work or this report.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner

The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the Act), and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirements of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the accounts regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of my examination as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). 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, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements o to keep proper accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations has not been met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Ronald Hunter

Independent Examiner

Member of the Chartered Banker Institute (MCBI)CFA - Cert TM PF, MSc Banking & Digitanance Gedna, Sauchie Road, Crieff PH7 4EE

Date: 10[th] December 2025

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Receipts and Payments Account For the Period ended 31[st] August 2025

Notes Receipts Funds Introduced to the Charity 1 Donations 1 Total Receipts Payments Charitable Activities 1 Total Expenditure Net Income and Total Funds	Unrestricted Funds £ 809 11,398
	12,207
	5,191
	5,191
	7,016

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Statement of Balances For the Period ended 31[st] August 2025

Assets Bank Balances Funds Unrestricted Finds	Notes	Unrestricted Funds £ 7,016	Unrestricted Funds £ 7,016
			7,016

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 11[th] February 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Ian A Roy Treasurer

Colin Crawford Secretary

Strathearn United FC SCIO Scottish Charity Number SC053980

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Period ended 31[st] August 2025

1. Unrestricted Income Income Members Contributions Fundraising Income Trustee Sponsorship Player Sponsorship Gauld Funeral Directors Sponsorship Other income Highland Spring Sponsorship Live Active Leisure Grant Gannochy Trust Sponsorship Perth & Kinross Council Grant Expenditure Strips Pitch Hire Referees Transport First Aid Players Golf Day Training Equipment Warriors Subscription Insurance Administration Costs Total Payments Net Income	Funds Introduced 13th February 2025 £ 770 845 260 - 1,200 2 - - - - 3,077 1,491 777 - - - - - - - - 2,268 809	Income 15th February 2025 to 31st August2025 £ 1,787 951 240 600 - - 250 1,000 3,640 2,930
		11,398
		2,122 1,417 150 288 58 467 100 200 335 54
		5,191
		6,207