Company registration number 01922742 (England and Wales)
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
Faulkner House
Victoria Street
Rayner Essex LLP
St Albans
Chartered Accountants
Hertfordshire
AL1 3SE
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 6
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2024
30 June 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
94,956
72,388
Current assets
Stocks
11,000
16,000
Debtors
5
57,032
51,716
Cash at bank and in hand
25,613
246,693
93,645
314,409
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(113,029)
(106,435)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(19,384)
207,974
Total assets less current liabilities
75,572
280,362
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(1,225,705)
(1,158,054)
Net liabilities
(1,150,133)
(877,692)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
630,000
630,000
Profit and loss reserves
(1,780,133)
(1,507,692)
Total equity
(1,150,133)
(877,692)

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 30 June 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 27 February 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr L M Levy
Mr J  McGowan
Director
Director
Company registration number 01922742 (England and Wales)
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 JUNE 2024
30 June 2024
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1
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

2
Accounting policies
Company information

St Albans City Football & Athletic Club Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Faulkner House, Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SE.

2.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

2.2
Going concern

The company is supported by a loan from the holding company, Hertfordshire Sports Holdings Limited.

 

On this basis, the directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result from a withdrawal of the loan by the holding company.

2.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business.

 

2.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Buildings improvements
5% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15% reducing balance
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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2.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

2.6
Cash at bank and in hand

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

2.7
Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

2.8
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

2.9
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2.10
Leases

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 48 (2023 - 41).

4
Tangible fixed assets
Buildings improvements
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023
168,896
73,388
242,284
Additions
21,507
9,915
31,422
At 30 June 2024
190,403
83,303
273,706
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2023
121,992
47,904
169,896
Depreciation charged in the year
3,544
5,310
8,854
At 30 June 2024
125,536
53,214
178,750
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
64,867
30,089
94,956
At 30 June 2023
46,904
25,484
72,388
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
45,815
42,469
Other debtors
11,217
9,247
57,032
51,716
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
5,374
5,241
Trade creditors
78,454
60,329
Corporation tax
608
608
Other taxation and social security
12,787
13,393
Other creditors
15,806
26,864
113,029
106,435
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
30,523
35,896
Other creditors
1,195,182
1,122,158
1,225,705
1,158,054

The company received a Bounce Back loan of £ 50,000 in September 2020. The loan is 100% guaranteed by the Government with no fees or interest charges in the first year. The interest rate is 2.5% and the length of the loan has been extended to 10 years. The repayments started in October 2021.

 

 

Other creditors include a £285,000 loan granted by The English Sports Council on which the first capital repayment of £8,906 will be made in September 2025, the interest rate will be 2% a year and a loan from the parent company of £ 910,182 (2023: £ 837,157).

 

 

8
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
10,276
13,438
ST ALBANS CITY FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CLUB LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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9
Related party transactions

During the year the company traded with McGowan Design & Build Limited, a company with a common director. The value of services provided by McGowan Design & Build Limited amounted to £18,851 (2023: £18,525). The balance due to McGowan Design & Build Limited as at 30 June 2024 is £Nil (2023: £20,791).

10
Control

The ultimate controlling party is Hertfordshire Sports Holdings Limited who owns 99.997% of the issued shares. Hertfordshire Sports Holdings Limited is jointly controlled by Mr L M Levy and Mr J McGowan who are both directors of the company.

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