STARGAZY FC CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15086651 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 21 August 2023

End date: 31 August 2024

STARGAZY FC CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

STARGAZY FC CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2024

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the company is that of providing a safe and welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to play football.

Additional information

Revenue recognition Turnover represents income from subs paid by players to train and to play matches, along with occasional donations and income from merchandise sales. Each player pays £3 per week to attend training. Staff numbers There are no persons employed by the company. Cash at bank This figure is the company turnover and includes income from player subs, occasional donation and income from merchandise sales. We received a £300 personal donation from a local member of the football community in February 2024. Following an appearance on Football Focus, we received six donations from a well-wisher. These ended in August 2024. All income remains within the company and is used to pay for pitch hire. Assets The company has no assets. We hire our pitch on a weekly basis and for matches and our equipment is borrowed from Cornwall FA. Liabilities This is the corporation tax due for the accounting period.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
21 August 2023 to 31 August 2024

Rachel Williams


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rachel Williams
Status: Director

STARGAZY FC CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

2024


£
Turnover: 2,784
Cost of sales: 0
Gross profit(or loss): 2,784
Administrative expenses: ( 1,384 )
Operating profit(or loss): 1,400
Profit(or loss) before tax: 1,400
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 1,400

STARGAZY FC CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2024

Notes 2024


£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0
Tangible assets:   0
Investments:   0
Total fixed assets: 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0
Debtors:   0
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,400
Investments:   0
Total current assets: 1,400
Prepayments and accrued income: 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 266 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,134
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,134
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0
Provision for liabilities: 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,134
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,134
Total members' funds: 1,134

The notes form part of these financial statements

STARGAZY FC CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

This report was approved by the board of directors on 20 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Rachel Williams
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

STARGAZY FC CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover represents income from subs paid by players to train and to play matches, along with occasional donations and income from merchandise sales. Each player pays £3 per week to attend training.

STARGAZY FC CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0

STARGAZY FC CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024
£
Bank loans and overdrafts 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0
Trade creditors 0
Taxation and social security 0
Accruals and deferred income 0
Other creditors 266
Total 266

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

STARGAZY FC CIC

Company Number: 15086651 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2024

Company activities and impact

Stargazy FC CIC was officially founded in January 2023; our first training session was held on 26th March 2023. Based in Hayle, Cornwall, Stargazy FC is affiliated to Cornwall FA. It is Cornwall’s first ever LGBTQ+ Inclusive Football Organisation. The club provides a safe and inclusive environment, regardless of ability or experience, for people to enjoy football and the benefits of being part of a team. Since the first training session, over 50 new players have attended, and training regularly attracts over 20 individuals. People have the option to dip in and out of training without pressure. As Stargazy FC has grown and our players have developed on the pitch, a community has developed off the pitch too. The facilities at Hayle mean there is time for socialising and enjoying each other’s company after training. It is amazing to see the friendships that are blossoming and how positive the experience has been for the individuals involved. Our purpose is to proudly serve the LGBTQ+ community throughout Cornwall by providing a safe and welcoming community space. We have significantly contributed to the wellbeing of our community, through football, by offering a space for people to be themselves and by promoting both physical and mental fitness through participation. We are an inclusive club, focused on the LGBTQ+ community and our allies; we are open to all. We contribute to our community positively and inclusively.

Consultation with stakeholders

A survey was recently sent to our players, who are our stakeholders. Responses identified that people attend Stargazy training because they love football, to socialise and make friends, to get fitter and more active and to find a community of LGBTQ+ people. All either agreed or strongly agreed with the following statements: - My football skills have improved - I feel welcome and included - I have made new friends - I know who to speak to if I have an issue or concern - I understand and support the club's ethos - I feel like I can be myself at Stargazy When asked if they enjoy training, every participant chose 'always' as their response. We a rating of 5/5 from everyone when asked "how would you rate your experience of being involved with Stargazy FC?" Suggestions from stakeholders include longer training sessions, more playing time during matches and more socials - we are reviewing these and will look to take action based on the feedback received. The most poignant response was as follows: "You guys are awesome, I love you, you're wonderful, you create such a sweet and welcoming space, I feel really well taken care of especially if I've got something going on outside my life I can come to football and forget about it for a while and run off my feelings. You guys are such a big positive influence on my mental health. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
20 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rachel William
Status: Director