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Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
14640258 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 1 July 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 29 February 2024

End date: 1 July 2025

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 1 July 2025

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

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Directors' report period ended 1 July 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 1 July 2025

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of Daten Football Academy CIC is the provision of not-for-profit grassroots football opportunities for the local community. The company operates an inclusive football academy supporting multiple teams ranging from under-10s to over-45s, providing organised training sessions, matches, and development opportunities for players of all abilities. The company is focused on promoting participation in sport, community engagement, and personal development through football. All coaching is delivered by volunteer coaches, and the organisation also manages and maintains its own playing facilities and pitches to ensure safe and accessible use for all members. The CIC reinvests all surplus income into the development and improvement of facilities, equipment, coaching provision, and infrastructure to support long-term community benefit.

Additional information

The directors’ report includes additional narrative information providing an overview of the company’s activities during the financial year. This includes details of key achievements such as the growth and development of teams, volunteer contributions, and improvements made to facilities and infrastructure. It also outlines the company’s community impact, fundraising successes, and future plans for the continued development of the football academy, including expansion opportunities and ongoing reinvestment into facilities and equipment.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
29 February 2024 to 1 July 2025

Oliver Nightingale

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
10 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Oliver Nightingale
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 1 July 2025

16 months to 1 July 2025 13 months to 28 February 2024


£
£
Turnover: 44,393 44,476
Cost of sales: 0 0
Gross profit(or loss): 44,393 44,476
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 69,629 ) ( 38,622 )
Other operating income: 23,419 3,277
Operating profit(or loss): (1,817) 9,131
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: (1,817) 9,131
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (1,817) 9,131

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Balance sheet

As at 1 July 2025

Notes 16 months to 1 July 2025 13 months to 28 February 2024


£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 16,050 16,050
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 16,050 16,050
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 14,237 17,711
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 14,237 17,711
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:   0 0
Net current assets (liabilities): 14,237 17,711
Total assets less current liabilities: 30,287 33,761
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 30,287 33,761
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 30,287 33,761
Total members' funds: 30,287 33,761

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 1 July 2025 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 10 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Oliver Nightingale
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 1 July 2025

  • 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 received from football membership fees, match fees, and other related community football activities. It is recognised in the period in which the services are provided and the income is earned. Grants and funding received to support the company’s activities are included separately within other operating income where applicable. All turnover is reinvested into the company’s activities in line with its not-for-profit objectives.

    Other accounting policies

    The accounts are prepared on the historical cost basis. Income is recognised when received or earned from football-related activities, including membership fees, match fees, and other community football income. Grants and funding are recognised as income where applicable to support the company’s activities. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or estimated value and are used to support the company’s long-term activities. The company does not apply depreciation to fixed assets in these accounts. All income and expenditure is recorded on an accruals basis where appropriate, and the financial statements are prepared to show a true and fair view of the company’s financial position.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 1 July 2025

  • 2. Employees

    16 months to 1 July 2025 13 months to 28 February 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 1 July 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 29 February 2024 0 16,050 0 0 0 16,050
Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 1 July 2025 0 16,050 0 0 0 16,050
Depreciation
At 29 February 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0
Charge for year 0 0 0 0 0 0
On disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 1 July 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net book value
At 1 July 2025 0 16,050 0 0 0 16,050
At 28 February 2024 0 16,050 0 0 0 16,050

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 14640258 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 1 July 2025

Company activities and impact

During the financial year, the company operated as a not-for-profit community football academy providing grassroots football opportunities to the local community. The company delivered regular training sessions, coaching, and organised football activities for participants ranging from children aged 10 through to adults over 45 years of age. The company’s activities benefited the community by promoting physical health, fitness, and wellbeing through regular participation in sport. In addition, the academy supported social inclusion by providing an accessible and welcoming environment where individuals of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities could take part in organised football. The football sessions helped develop teamwork, discipline, confidence, and social interaction among participants. The company also provided a structured and safe environment for young people to engage in positive recreational activity, helping to support community cohesion and reduce social isolation. Any income generated during the year was reinvested into the running of the academy, including coaching provision, equipment, pitch hire, and the delivery of community football activities, ensuring that the organisation continued to operate for the benefit of the local community.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders include players, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, and members of the local community who participate in or are affected by the football academy’s activities. Stakeholder consultation has taken place on an ongoing and informal basis throughout the financial year. Feedback has been gathered through regular communication during training sessions, match days, and direct discussions with players, parents, and coaches. This feedback has covered areas such as training structure, session times, player development, and overall accessibility of sessions. Where appropriate, the company has responded to this feedback by making adjustments to training schedules, improving session organisation, and ensuring that activities remain accessible and suitable for different age groups and ability levels.

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
10 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Oliver Nightingale
Status: Director