ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 - Amazon S3 · BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB To be held in the Clubhouse, Peel Croft, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent on Thursday 7 July 2016 at 7.30pm AGENDA

ANNUALREPORT2015-16

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE 145th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF

BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUBTo be held in the Clubhouse, Peel Croft, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent on Thursday 7 July 2016 at 7.30pm

AGENDA1. Apologies2. To consider the Annual General Meeting which was to have been held on 15th

July 20153. To receive the Annual Report for the Season 2015-20164. To receive the Accounts and Balance Sheet for the Financial Year ended 30th April 20165. To elect the Officers of the Club for the Season 2016-2017You are advised that the nominations for election are:-Officer Nomination Proposed byPresident I. W. Cartwright General Committee (GC) Hon Sec C. Bradley GCHon Treasurer M. W. Evans GCHon Fixture Sec S. Nicholls GCClub Captain H. Titley Playing and CoachingHealth and Safety B. Cook GC Youth Liaison Officer S. Briggs GCColts Organiser M. P. Tweddle GCFinance and Development C. Grimsdell GCChair of Ground A. Bullock GCPlaying and Coaching M. P. Tweddle GCPromotions Y. Tweddle GC House and Bar P. Foster GCSocial Vacant GCDisciplinary P. J. Cartwright GC Volunteer Coordinator L. Stoakes GCMini Junior Chairman I. Baker Mini Junior

Note – K.R. Wrathall will assume the position of Immediate Past President.

6. To elect the seven members of the Committee for the Season 2016-2017

You are advised that the nominations for election are:- D. Gill GC NAA. Peach GC NAJ Fargher GC NAM. Tivey GC NAVacancyVacancyVacancy

7. To elect Honorary Life Members In special recognition for services to the Club, the General Committee nominate

K.R. Wrathall.8. To appoint the Auditors for the Year ending 30th April 2017 accounts9. Report from Colin Grimsdell regarding relocation10. To hear any relevant matters for consideration during the ensuing year, but on

which no voting shall be allowed

Please note that only fully paid up members are eligible to vote

NOTEThe General Committee have given considerable thought to subscriptions for the 2016-17 season and as a result there will be no increase on the rate for last season.Subscriptions are due on 1st September 2016; please support your club by paying a membership on time.

1870 £ 155.00 Patrons £ 105.00 Ordinary Members £ 75.00 Senior Citizens (Ordinary) Membership £ 65.00 Senior Players* £ 75.00 Junior Girls £75.00Under 18 & Under 19 £55.00Family Membership: Family including 1 Junior Member £ 105.00 Family including 2 Junior Members £ 125.00 Family including 3 Junior Members £ 145.00Little Ruggers (U6) £75.00 Note 1 - Please note family membership carries one voting right per Family at General Meetings.Note 2 - Where Senior Players have children who are involved in the club the relevant Family Membership applied - i.e. an additional £30 for 1 Junior Member, then £20 thereafter for additional children.You can now pay your subs online via Payments on the BRFC website:- http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/burton/payments

Bank Details are available on request should you prefer to pay via Internet or Telephone Banking.All cheques should be made payable to Burton RFC Ltd.

Please make every effort to attend the AGM

Who should attend?All recipients of this document, be they players, M/J Parents, 1870 Members, Patrons, Ordinary Members.

Why should I attend?This is chance to learn about your club and ask questions about how it is run.The finances are a ‘done deal’The financial year runs to 30 April. The Honorary Treasurer produces monthly reports for each General Committee Meeting which are available behind the bar to any member for them to review. At the end of the Financial Year the Honorary Treasurer produces the accounts issues them to the Independent Examiner. When the Independent Examiner returns them they go straight to the printers for inclusion in this booklet and the AGM is held after sufficient time is available to distribute this document as notice of the AGM. Therefore it may appear that the finances are a done deal, however it is a retrospective report.

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BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD.144th Annual General Meeting

Called for at Peel Croft on Wednesday 15th July 2015, starting at 19.30Chairman: Mr. K. R. Wrathall.

1. Present K R Wrathall, M W Evans, W Leason, D Bradley, A M Campbell, Y Tweddle, R Wheeldon, C Wheeldon, A M Bullock, A Peach, J Edwards (Jnr), M Tweddle, R Fearn, C Atkinson, P J Cartwright & I W Cartwright.Apologies D Gill, D Cartwright, J W Cartwright, P Cartwright, H Peach, J Peach

At the due start time of 7.30pm only 16 members were present and the relevant rules, shown below were consulted:

7.4 The quorum at any General Meeting shall be 20 Members. 7.5 If within thirty minutes after the time appointed for a General Meeting

a quorum is not present, the Meeting, if convened on the requisition of Members, shall be dissolved, and in every other case it will stand adjourned to such other day and at such time and place, or be dissolved, as the Committee shall determine.

The President informed the meeting that those nominated to act in elected roles will take up those positions as if they had been duly elected.

The meeting was formally closed at 8.04 pm.

Subsequently those General Committee Members present met and discussed the situation regarding an AGM:

KRW, MWE, WFL, YT, AB, JE, DB, PJC, AP, CA & IWC

Options identified:• Try again on 26 July• Not try again and allow GC to use their powers to fill positions

The costs associated with giving notice of a further meeting and the possibility that again a quorum may not achieved were discussed.

PJC asked if the meeting could be held earlier in the year – MWE explained that any earlier runs the risk of inaccuracy regarding the accounts as production of the booklet already determines the date upon which the meeting is called.

WFL suggested that in terms of history it would be a break in tradition. PJC suggested that the gravity of the poor attendance should be conveyed to members.

It was proposed by KRW that no AGM be held and that those nominated pick up the relevant roles and that at the next General Committee Meeting the vacancies are formally filled in accordance with Rule 12.4. AP seconded the proposal and a unanimous vote was returned.The General Committee Meeting was declared closed at 8.41pm.

A General Committee Meeting was held on 3 August 2016, with the following people in attendance:

KRW, IWC, MWE, DG, YT, MPT, CG, CA, WFL, JF, PJC, PF, CB and JE.

Following on from a review of the notes taken by IWC on 15 July 2015, General Committee considered the nominations / elections as they had appeared in the Agenda for the AGM:

Office NomineePresident K R WrathallHon. Secretary I W CartwrightHon. Treasurer M W EvansHon Fixture Secretary S NichollsYouth Liaison Officer S BriggsColts Organiser B ScottFinance and Development C GrimsdellChair of Ground A BullockPlaying and Coaching M Tweddle Promotions Y TweddleHouse and Bar P FosterDisciplinary P J CartwrightHealth and Safety B CookSocial VacancyClub Volunteer Coordinator P RutherfordMini Junior Chairman D Bradley Club Captain H Titley

Officers - Nominated IWC seconded PJC – unanimously voted for by those present

Elected Members:

C. AtkinsonI. BakerC. BradleyJ. FargherD. GillA. Peach

Nominated PJC seconded MWE – unanimously voted for by those present

MT suggested that it would be a good idea vacancy on the elected members would be a player.

Independent Examiner for the accounts – MWE proposed Allen Rose. Seconded by KRW – unanimously voted for by those present.

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Burton Rugby Football Club Ltd.Honorary Secretary’s Report Season 2015/2016

The 1st XV returned to Midlands West One. Unlike most seasons, where one or two clubs pull clear; each week the order of the top half would change. Burton lay fifth at the half-way point only five points off the lead. The second half of the campaign saw only four wins and an eighth place finish. A win over Walsall & a walk-over pitched Burton into the Staffordshire Cup Final with Lichfield from National Three Midlands as the opponents. A slow start was followed by some inspired play from Burton which took them into a 19-17 lead, however they couldn’t turn pressure into points and Lichfield pulled away to a flattering final score.

The Under 17s reached the Semi-final of the National Plate and the Under 14s won the Staffordshire Plate.

Levi Davies represented the Midlands and England under 18’s (both in the 6 Nations and in South Africa). Spuddy Taylor played for The Royal Navy, winners of the Inter-Services trophy.

Playing and Coaching (Many thanks to the super-efficient Jono Edwards for the original information)

All change within the Playing and Coaching team this term as Steve Smith (Director of Rugby), Steve Briggs (Team Manager) and Steve Harris (Fixture Secretary) all decided to relinquish their roles. The club is very thankful for all of the hard work, time and effort that they have all put in over the past seasons and I’m sure they have enjoyed the free time which is now available to them.

So time for a new regime and it had an air of the lunatics taking over the asylum as three ex-players made up the new management team. Mark Tweddle moved into the role of Director of Rugby, assisted by Craig Dutton. Jono Edwards was appointed Team Manager.

Harry Titley also took over as Club Captain from Josh Cartwright who also stood down after a successful time as captain.

A new team and fresh ideas with a simple goal to provide the player’s with the best facilities and rugby environment that the club can offer to enable the club to be successful and to be the “go to club in the Midlands”.

With this objective in mind the club kick-started the new era with the revelation that it had clinched a Premiership-level deal with the announcement that it had secured an agreement to use St George’s Park as its weekly training facility. Usually only reserved for the England national football teams, the seniors, colts and junior colts had exclusive use of the state-of-the-art, £105 million full size indoor 3G pitch as its training for one evening per week. The agreement was secured for the 2015/16 season, but it’s hoped the deal will mark the start of a productive, long term community partnership.The Perform centre at St. George’s Park is a world-class sports medicine and human

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performance facility and again the playing and coaching team managed to broker a deal to use this facility for players who were injured or needed some form of rehabilitation.

Function Jigsaw www.functionjigsaw.co.uk who can boast Leicester Tigers as teams they have worked with in the past also provided a fully qualified therapist who provided physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to the club each Tuesday and also match day support. Complimentary services that were made available included baseline screening for players, player education on concussion management, Cry (cardiac) screening and Hep B immunity, education on private healthcare and income protection schemes. All of which will helped towards keeping the players fit and available for selection as well as ensuring their wellbeing.

The club boasted one of the “best” coaching teams in the country at any level as the team were coached by Tom Barlow and Nick Adams.

The club gym over the past 12 months has been transformed by the efforts of Matt Tivey. The work Matt has put in now means the gym is a facility which provides added value to the club members. He also secured a £1000 grant from the East Staffordshire Sports Council for help with new equipment and the refurbishment. All of this did not go unnoticed and at the annual players dinner Matt was awarded the Bob Watson Trophy for his services to the club on and off the field.

As always, as we are an amateur organisation, we cannot provide these World Class facilities without the kind support of our sponsors and we would like to thank all sponsors at all levels who have again very kindly supported the club.

1st XV Played F A Won Draw Lost Win %1st XV 29 753 597 14 0 15 48.28%

The 1st XV team dropped down a level following relegation from level 5. The league looked on paper as competitive as it has ever been with 9 clubs who had previously had National League 3 Midlands experience.

It would be a fair assessment that at 1st XV level the team under performed. From going from a position of strength at Christmas where the team was top of the league, albeit level on points with 4 other clubs and then to fall away as we did was disappointing. Yes the team was savaged by injuries and the playing and coaching committee acknowledge that we did not recruit enough in areas where players moved on, but some of the later performances were below par. A notable performance was the away win at Bridgnorth (eventual league winners) where we ended their 2 year unbeaten home record. What is for sure is that when we have a squad of 22-25 fully fit players we are match for anyone in this league and I’m sure we will compete again next season.

There was the opportunity of some silverware at the end of the season as the 1st XV reached the final of the Staffordshire Cup where against old rivals Lichfield we had a chance to retain the cup for the first time in the clubs history. But after a

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spirited performance we finally succumbed to a talented Lichfield side, 19-39, which did flatter them a little considering the pressure we had them under at the start of the 2nd half.

A combination of injuries to senior players and the re-introduction of Under 18’s and Under 17’s training with the senior team allowed some of the youngsters to take centre stage and gain experience at 1st XV level. No fewer than eight players under 20 making their 1st XV debuts, which must be some kind of record and a credit to the clubs mini and junior section. Players on debut were: Josh Shaw, Joes Gorman, Tom Benjamin, Jeri Oldfield, Alfie Grant, Chaz Bunting, Will Bearsdmore and Levi Davis.

Landmark appearances were achieved and ties presented to the following players. 100 – Tom Murphy; 50 – Dominic Taylor, Joe Briggs, Ed Henry, Jack Neal, Joe Gazzard, James Davies, Eddie Nicholls. Craig Dutton (205) and Matt Tivey (222) also breached the 200 appearance mark, with Josh Cartwright (161) passing 150 appearances.

A XV Played F A Won Draw Lost Win %A XV 21 572 486 12 0 9 57.14%

The A XV actually ended up with the best win record of the three senior sides. Notable wins against Burntwood 1st XV and Tamworth 1st XV as well as successive wins against Lichfield in the league and then the cup. Injuries and lack of front row had an impact towards the end of season with 3 of the last 7 games being cancelled by Burton. Many thanks to Rob Wakelin for his match day support this season with organising the team and a few cameo appearances.

Social XV Played F A Won Draw Lost Win %Social XV 22 492 677 9 0 13 40.91%

The Social team started the season as the Barbarians as due to how the fixtures were organised 5 or their first 7 fixtures were away. In fact they lost their first 7 games but it did not deter them as they then went on a 5 match winning streak themselves. The idea of Social rugby was an idea at the start of this season and has been a success. The social team has played 22 games whereas last year the Bees and Vets played a combined total of 12 games. 80 players have played social rugby this season with some new and old faces turning out with a good camaraderie which we hope to build on next season. It is hoped we can work on this further and introduce more Vets rugby next season. The team has two good clubman at its helm in Dan Loughlin and Ian Baker and the team are the cornerstone to everything that is good about Burton Rugby Club. Remember it’s better than shopping!

Under 18’s & Under 17’s

A difficult season for the Under 18’s with the Under 17’s providing players and support. However on a positive note many of the players have played regular senior rugby at or levels and as already demonstrated some have made the leap to 1st XV

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level before their 18th birthday.The Under 17’s had more success as they were crowned Midlands Plate champions, but losing narrowly in the National Plate semi-final at Moseley. They also reached the Staffordshire Cup final but again came up a little short. The Under 17’s have a good structure and some promising players who I’m sure will make an impact in the years to come.

Many thanks to the management team of Danny Bayes, Paul Newcombe, Tim Collingwood and Craig Dutton.

Ladies and GirlsThere has been something of a resurgence in Junior Girls Rugby with Richard Williams leading the way and pupils form Oldfields School in Uttoxeter providing many of the players.

O2 Touch RugbyThis campaign has continued to receive great attendances thanks to the efforts of Jo Fargher, Angelo Nel and Liam Collett among others.

Mini JuniorThe Mini Junior season got underway with the usual well attended Registration Evening.

Numbers were again healthy and the children as keen as ever. Numerous tours and festivals took place. Dan Loughlin put in a huge effort to stage the Minis tour.

The Under 16s beat Malvern to win the Dave Bowen Cup. Dave Bowen was Captain and President of Burton RFC and his family donated the trophy to be competed for annually between the two clubs, both of which have great significance to the Bowen family.

Mini Junior led the way in the Spring Draw. Many thanks to Ken Barlow for securing the amazing prize of a brand-new Car. Thanks to Ken and Declan Bradley for spear-heading the sales campaign and achieving a fantastic result.

This has turned out to be the last of several seasons when Declan Bradley and Nikki Collet have been Chair and Vice Chair of Mini Junior respectively. They have worki tirelessly and committing huge amounts of their time to provide children with the opportunity to play Rugby and we are greatly indebted to them.

There are a great number of volunteers who commit to supporting Mini Junior Rugby and without such commitment it would not be possible to provide the youngsters such great experiences.

We are very lucky to have highly skilled and enthusiastic Coaches throughout the Club. Our Club Coach Coordinator, Pete Bunting, continues to provide them with a fantastic service.

As ever we are all indebted to our band of Referees.

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Off the fieldThe Honorary Treasurer will relate at the AGM how the last financial year saw a great end result. This success is due to the efforts of the Promotions and House & Bar sub-committees, however as always your subscriptions and contributions to various fund raising initiatives have been vital. The generosity of members and visitors to the club in supporting various charities should also be noted. Muscular Dystrophy UK, St Giles Hospice, Help for Heroes, Children in Need & The Wooden Spoon Society are among the clauses to have benefited.

Healthy income is only one part of the equation. There are always things requiring expenditure but careful management of costs helps achieve a healthy balance. The Ground Committee, ably led by Ady Bullock have managed within budget. An exceptional item of the part-complete Lichfield Street fence repairs will make the Peel Croft far more attractive.

There have again been some fantastic social events. The Ball continues to be a great celebration. The Sportsman’s Dinner was a sell-out at the Pirelli Stadium and John Bentley was the lively and entertaining Guest Speaker. The Christmas Extravaganza was the usual success.

Phil Foster, Kay Billings and Claire Gibbs produced great food for a variety of occasions which provided a valuable revenue stream and also drove up ‘wet sales’.

Ladies Day was a fantastic occasion. Thanks to Deb Cartwright who is standing down having organised this event for the past few years.

As ever we are extremely grateful to the Bar Team for looking after us all superbly with Phil Foster and Emma Redfearn managing proceedings most efficiently. We all know of their great cheerfulness and patience but this was officially recognised as they secure the Rugby Club of the Year award for 2015, having treated mystery customers to the same very high standard as everyone else.

The club now has a working Defibrillator and training has been provided to members. Many thanks to Nikki Collet for securing the unit and the training. A mobile unit to serve the Ox Hay is something to plan for next.

The failing of the club to ever honour members who gave their lives in World War II was finally put right. Terry Roberts, David Gwilt and Dick Sands generously funded a new plaque and the refurbishment of the World War I plaque. A moving dedication ceremony took place with club members and family members of the fallen in attendance.

The Development Committee spear-headed by Colin Grimsdell have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes. It can only be recorded here that the potential of the move taking place has significantly increased in the last twelve months. This is a delicate matter and Colin will report to the AGM in as much detail as possible at the time.

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AWARD AWARD NAME DESCRIPTION DECISION MAKERS AWARDED TO

TEAM J.H. Richards J.H. Richards and Sons is a fine Voted on by Under 17’sOF THE YEAR and Son Trophy local jeweller who continues P & C Committee to actively support the club. Presented to Club Team of the Year, not necessary the most successful

MOST Ron Cotterill Donated by Ron Cotterill (past Staffordshire Voted on by Jeri OldfieldIMPROVED Most Improved referee & Committee member). For the P & C CommitteePLAYER Player player of senior level who has shown the most consistent improvement throughout the season

PLAYERS Players Player John was a club stalwart as a Player, Voted for by Players who Joe GazzardPLAYER John Lowe Assistant Secretary, Honorary Secretary have played at least 5 Award and finally President. League or Cup games for 1st XV during current season

SERVICES TO Bob Watson Bob Watson (past Club Patron) donated the Voted on by Matt TiveyTHE CLUB Trophy trophy for the player of any level for his P & C Committee(ON & OFF services to the Club both on and off the fieldTHE FIELD)

CLUBMAN Tony Docksey Clubman of the Year trophy was donated Voted on by Mark TweddleOF THE YEAR Memorial by the family of the late Tony Docksey, P & C Committee Trophy who played for the Club from when he left school until the day he tragically died on a bus after playing for the 1st XV down in London. It is awarded to the player who most epitomises Tony with his commitment and service to the Club.

UNSUNG Roy Bradley Roy (Buster) was a club stalwart as a Player, Voted on by EmmaHERO Memorial Trophy Committee Member, Team Secretary and P & C Committee Redfearn Match Reporter.

COACHES’ Colin Horsley Colin Horsley (past Club Coach) donated his Voted on by Ed SaundersAWARD Coaches’ Award trophy for the player who has given the the Club Coaches Coach the most support, satisfaction and pleasure throughout the season, both on and off the field.

AWARD AWARD NAME DESCRIPTION DECISION MAKERS AWARDED TO

BILL BARBOUR William Barbour Bill Barbour (past Club Patron and Committee Presented by Liam HucknallTROPHY Memorial Trophy member) donated his award for the player the Club Captain who has given the Club Captain the most support with his services on and off the field throughout the season.

COLTS Harold Grief Donated by Harold Grief (Club Patron). Voted for by Jamie DuttonPLAYERS Trophy For the Colt who in the view of fellow team Colts PlayersPLAYER members has been the outstanding player of the season.

COLTS Donated by Bill Leason (past president) Voted on by Conor WoodPLAYER OF For the outstanding player of Colts level P & C CommitteeTHE YEAR throughout the season. Voted on by Colts Coaches. Bill Leason is our Past President of the club and also past president of Staffordshire Rugby Union

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Kevin Wrathall has been our President for the last three seasons and is standing down, due to work commitments. Kevin has given great service and endured some really challenging issues which had to be overcome during his tenure. Kevin had the foresight to initiate Project Genesis as he became President and what a master-stroke this has proven to be. The quality of time people spend in the club is vastly improved by the improved surroundings and the upturn in finances have only been possible due to Kev’s vision and the great work of others – a great endorsement of his period in office. Kevin is keen to remain involved in the running of the club and his experience will be invaluable. A massive thank you to Kevin and also his wife Karen for the last three years.

Sadly the last twelve months has seen the passing of a number of people who had been involved in the activities of the club, namely Hosh Gilbert (Former Committee Member and Patron), Nigel Roulstone (Family Member), David Shrubbs (Former Player and Patron), John Havercroft (Former Committee Member and Patron), John Haywood (Former member & Sponsor (as Ind Coope), John Simpson Smith (Former Family Member), Barrie Gretton (Former Patron and Sponsor), Terry Darby (Former Member & Sponsor), Lou Burns (Family Member) and Dennis Puttick (Former Sponsor).

I W Cartwright, Hon. Secretary

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Below is an exemplar organisation structure that the RFU and HMRC have jointly agreed on. This

structure ensures rugby clubs remain within the CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) rules and

benefit from the tax advantages of being a CASC.

BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED

Registered under the Co-operativeand Community Benefit Societies Act 2014

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 APRIL 2016

Company no. 29235R


CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Statement of committee's responsibilities 1

Consolidated and Company Income and Expenditure Account 2

Consolidated Balance Sheet 3

Company Balance Sheet 4

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 5 to 16


COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2016

Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies rules require the committee to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the club and of the surplus or deficit of the clubfor that period. In preparing those financial statements the committee are required to -

- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the clubwill continue to operate.

The committee is also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonableaccuracy at any time the financial position of the club and enable them to ensure that the financial statements complywith the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. They are responsible for safeguarding the assetsof the club and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT


Note 2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

PROMOTIONS AND OTHER INCOME 2 73,038 62,907 71,371 62,907

BAR TRADING ACCOUNT 3 24,109 15,473 16,074 15,473

CLUB AND GROUND 4 (57,038) (49,269) (57,038) (49,269)

PLAYING AND COACHING 5 (30,639) (37,681) (30,639) (37,681)

ADMINISTRATION 6 (7,181) (5,359) (6,681) (5,359)

FINANCE COSTS 7 - (118) - (118)

CLUB SHOP 8 852 2,664 (1,640) 2,664

MINI JUNIOR 9 7,557 9,332 7,556 9,332

OTHER INCOME 10 - - 11,693 -

GROUP OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 10,698 (2,051) 10,696 (2,051)

Share of profit in associate 13 99 47 - -

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORETAXATION 10,797 (2,004) 10,696 (2,051)

Corporation Tax 11 20 9 - - RETAINED SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 10,777 (2,013) 10,696 (2,051)

RETAINED SURPLUS BROUGHT FORWARD 213,950 215,963 213,977 216,028 RETAINED SURPLUS CARRIED FORWARD £224,727 £213,950 £224,673 £213,977

Group Company

The notes on pages 5 to 16 form part of these financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


Note£ £ £ £

FIXED ASSETSTangible assets 12 251,075 263,694 Investments 13 100,052 99,973

351,127 363,667 CURRENT ASSETSStocks 14 4,705 3,978 Debtors 15 59,113 29,489 Cash at bank and in hand 16 33,768 19,085

97,586 52,552 CREDITORSAmounts falling due within on year 17 (73,659) (39,604)

NET CURRENT ASSETS 23,927 12,948

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 375,054 376,615

CREDITORSAmounts falling due after more than one year 18 (98,000) (108,000)

ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME 19 (52,298) (54,636)

NET ASSETS 224,756 213,979

CAPITAL AND RESERVESShare capital 21 29 29 Reserves 224,727 213,950

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 224,756 213,979

These financial statements were approved by the committee on 20 June 2016 and signed on behalf by

President........................................................ K WRATHALL

Secretary......................................................... I CARTWRIGHT

Treasurer........................................................ M W EVANS

2016 2015


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COMPANY BALANCE SHEET


Notes £ £ £ £FIXED ASSETSTangible assets 12 251,075 263,694 Investments 13 100,001 100,000

351,076 363,694 CURRENT ASSETSStocks 14 - 3,978 Debtors 15 51,046 29,489 Cash at bank in hand 16 28,430 19,085

79,476 52,552 CREDITORSAmounts falling due within on year 17 (55,552) (39,604)

NET CURRENT ASSETS 23,924 12,948

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 375,000 376,642

CREDITORSAmounts falling due after more than one year 18 (98,000) (108,000)

ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME 19 (52,298) (54,636)

NET ASSETS 224,702 214,006

CAPITAL AND RESERVESShare capital 21 29 29 Reserves 224,673 213,977

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 224,702 214,006

These financial statements were approved by the committee on 20 June 2016 and signed on behalf by

President........................................................ K WRATHALL

Secretary......................................................... I CARTWRIGHT

Treasurer........................................................ M W EVANS

2016 2015


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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accountingThe financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicableaccounting standards.

Basis of consolidationThe financial statements comprise a consolidation of the accounts of the company and its subsidiary undertakingsand incorporate the results of its share of jointly controlled entities and associates using the equity method ofaccounting. All inter-company transactions are eliminated on consolidation. Consistent accounting policies havebeen used to prepare the consolidated financial statements.

TurnoverThe turnover was derived from the company's principal activity which was carried out wholly in the UK.The figures relate to goods and services provided to members and exclude VAT.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciationDepreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets, excludingfreehold land, by annual instalments using the straight line method over their expected useful lives as follows -

Freehold buildings - 10 and 50 yearsFixtures, fittings and equipment - 4 and 10 years

StocksStocks are stated at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

Rugby Football Foundation LoanInterest shall not be payable on the Loan, other than as noted in paragraph 8.4 in the terms and conditions of the loan, or unless the Club fails to repay the Loan or any instalment thereof, as set out in the Loan Letter on the due date, or an Event of Default occurs in either of which case interest will be payable on the sums already advanced at the Default Rate.

"Default Rate" means 4% above NatWest Bank PLC's Base Rate from time to time.

The Rugby Football Foundation have decided that the loan is to be repaid at £4,000 per year from July 2015 with a fullrepayment in year six if the land has not been sold.

GrantsGrants received are treated as deferred credits and credited to the profit and loss account over the estimated usefullife of the relevant fixed assets.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued


2 PROMOTIONS AND OTHER INCOME

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomeSeason ticket, gate and programme 17 1,545 17 1,545 Commission received 1,771 - 1,771 - Hoardings - Internal 4,451 2,460 4,451 2,460 Sponsorship 21,603 16,262 19,937 16,262 Non-Playing member subscriptions 8,264 9,233 8,264 9,233 Match sponsorship 1,409 1,375 1,409 1,375 Player sponsorship 9,257 5,702 9,257 5,702 Match ball sponsorship (737) 475 (737) 475 Raffles 5,101 3,672 5,101 3,672 200 club 5,499 6,155 5,499 6,155 Car park rental 4,792 3,367 4,792 3,367 Donations - Others 643 530 643 530 Gift aid 150 1,365 150 1,365 Sundry income 36 103 36 103 Annual ball 3,313 4,858 3,313 4,858 Sportsman's evening 6,369 5,820 6,369 5,820 Other functions surplus 1,474 993 1,473 993

73,412 63,915 71,745 63,915 ExpenditureCommercial manager - 642 - 642 Administration 374 366 374 366

374 1,008 374 1,008 Net income/(expenditure) 73,038 62,907 71,371 62,907

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3 BAR TRADING ACCOUNT

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomeBar takings 142,350 132,157 112,534 132,157 Transfer of stock to subsidiary - - 3,072 -

142,350 132,157 115,606 132,157 Cost of salesOpening stock 3,978 2,204 3,978 2,204 Purchases 76,791 76,584 63,901 76,584

80,769 78,788 67,879 78,788 Less: Closing stock 2,277 3,978 - 3,978

78,492 74,810 67,879 74,810 GROSS PROFIT 63,858 57,347 47,727 57,347 Gross profit % 44.9% 43.4% 42.4% 43.4%

Other incomeAdditional brewery contribution 11,030 12,496 8,683 12,496 Room hire 4,613 2,630 3,896 2,630 Pool table and juke box 37 177 37 177 Bonus ball receipts 340 392 324 392 Grants 250 125 250 125

16,270 15,820 13,190 15,820 80,128 73,167 60,917 73,167

ExpenditureBar & Catering Salaries 37,566 37,241 30,645 37,241 Bar & Catering Wages 9,528 8,841 6,762 8,841 Gases 79 207 79 207 Glasses and optics 44 665 44 665 Hot drinks machine 1,654 2,810 1,342 2,810 Kitchen sundries 1,250 603 694 603 Fixture and Equipment repairs 540 1,369 447 1,369 Performing Rights, licences and adverts 757 889 732 889 TV licence 146 146 146 146 Stocktake fees 240 240 160 240 Sky Television 2,533 2,332 2,125 2,332 Equipment depreciation 1,550 1,002 1,550 1,002 Entertainment 145 1,085 145 1,085 Sundry expenses (13) 264 (28) 264

56,019 57,694 44,843 57,694 Net income/(expenditure) 24,109 15,473 16,074 15,473

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4 CLUB AND GROUND

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Other incomeGrants 7,588 4,745 7,588 4,745

7,588 4,745 7,588 4,745

ExpenditureEquipment depreciation 14,444 10,822 14,444 10,822 Buildings depreciation 5,117 4,930 5,117 4,930 Pitch maintenance 5,272 4,627 5,272 4,627 Pitch hire 9,124 4,384 9,124 4,384 Ground staff 1,877 2,214 1,877 2,214 Ground repairs 4,789 2,967 4,789 2,967 Property repairs 979 1,506 979 1,506 Window cleaning 390 390 390 390 Bin hire 941 869 941 869 Property cleaning costs 549 380 549 380 Alarm maintenance 489 740 489 740 Insurance 2,933 4,328 2,933 4,328 Electricity - Club 6,649 6,223 6,649 6,223

Floodlights 634 963 634 963 Gas 3,930 4,339 3,930 4,339 Water Rates 4,413 4,157 4,413 4,157 Business rates 2,096 175 2,096 175

64,626 54,014 64,626 54,014 Net income/(expenditure) (57,038) (49,269) (57,038) (49,269)

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5 PLAYING AND COACHING

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomePlayers subscriptions 6,913 4,425 6,913 4,425 Match fees 2,458 1,721 2,458 1,721

9,371 6,146 9,371 6,146

ExpenditureTeam Burton shirts & casual wear 5,927 2,672 5,927 2,672 Travelling expenses 6,190 11,250 6,190 11,250 Physiotherapy and medical 4,066 3,702 4,066 3,702 Coaching expenses 14,000 15,280 14,000 15,280 Referees expenses 1,340 1,269 1,340 1,269 Player meals 3,475 2,632 3,475 2,632 RFU compulsory insurance & registrations 868 845 868 845 Playing kit cleaning and repairs 2,858 3,674 2,858 3,674 Playing kit, balls, etc. 928 1,791 928 1,791 Plaques and badges 21 200 21 200 Tankards and awards 145 468 145 468 Telephone - 19 - 19 Sundry expenses 192 25 192 25

40,010 43,827 40,010 43,827 Net income/(expenditure) (30,639) (37,681) (30,639) (37,681)

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6 ADMINISTRATION

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

ExpenditureData protection costs 35 35 35 35 Postage 142 226 142 226 Stationery and Software 251 75 251 75 Annual report and handbooks 1,405 1,651 1,405 1,651 Accountancy fees 1,500 675 1,000 675 Society subscriptions 235 252 235 252 Match day entertaining 1,458 1,333 1,458 1,333 EPOS charges 833 900 833 900 Planning application 1,232 205 1,232 205 Job adverts - (43) - (43)Charitable donations 90 50 90 50 Net income/(expenditure) (7,181) (5,359) (6,681) (5,359)

7 FINANCE COSTS

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

ExpenditureBank charges - 118 - 118 Net income/(expenditure) - (118) - (118)

8 CLUB SHOP

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomeSales 3,564 7,529 3,349 7,529 Cost of salesPurchases 5,140 4,865 4,989 4,865

5,140 4,865 4,989 4,865 Less: Closing stock 2,428 - - -

2,712 4,865 4,989 4,865 Gross Profit 852 2,664 (1,640) 2,664

Net income/(expenditure) 852 2,664 (1,640) 2,664

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9 MINI JUNIOR

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomeSubscriptions 21,401 20,145 21,400 20,145 Spring draw 5,460 2,550 5,460 2,550

26,861 22,695 26,860 22,695 ExpenditureCoaching courses 360 427 360 427 Coaching expenses 505 1,143 505 1,143 Travel expenses 395 - 395 - Pitch hire 3,979 3,547 3,979 3,547 Playing kit 4,394 2,484 4,394 2,484 Balls and equipment 2,994 2,719 2,994 2,719 Fixtures costs 200 405 200 405 First aid 634 369 634 369 Players meals 3,030 2,060 3,030 2,060 Trophies & medals 2,813 209 2,813 209

19,304 13,363 19,304 13,363 Net income/(expenditure) 7,557 9,332 7,556 9,332

10 OTHER INCOME

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

IncomeHire of equipment - - 2,500 - Licence fee - - 1,491 - Donations receivable - - 7,702 -

- - 11,693 - Net income/(expenditure) - - 11,693 -

All the above income received by the company is in relation to income received from its wholly owned subsidiary,Burton Rugby Limited.

11 TAXATION

Analysis of the tax chargeThe tax charge on the profit on ordinary activities for the year was as follows:

2016 2015£ £

Current tax:Share of tax in associate 20 9 Tax on profit on ordinary activities 20 9

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12 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSESTS

GroupFreehold Fixtures,land and fittings andbuildings equipment Total

£ £ £Cost -At 1 May 2015 257,200 113,079 370,279 Additions - 8,492 8,492 At 30 Apr 2016 257,200 121,571 378,771

Depreciation -At 1 May 2015 71,586 34,999 106,585 Charge for year 5,117 15,994 21,111 At 30 April 2016 76,703 50,993 127,696

Net book value -At 30 April 2016 180,497 70,578 251,075

At 30 April 2015 185,614 78,080 263,694

Freehold land and buildings are held in favour of the club by a trust created in 1954.

CompanyFreehold Fixtures,land and fittings andbuildings equipment Total

£ £ £Cost -At 1 May 2015 257,200 113,079 370,279 Additions - 8,492 8,492 At 30 April 2016 257,200 121,571 378,771

Depreciation -At 1 May 2015 71,586 34,999 106,585 Charge for year 5,117 15,994 21,111 At 30 April 2016 76,703 50,993 127,696

Net book value -At 30 Apr 2016 180,497 70,578 251,075

At 30 April 2015 185,614 78,080 263,694

Freehold land and buildings are held in favour of the club by a trust created in 1954.

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13 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

GroupInterest

inassociate

£COSTAt 1 May 2015 99,973 Share of profit/(loss) 99 At 30 Apr 2016 100,072

NET BOOK VALUEAt 30 April 2016 100,072

At 30 April 2015 99,973

Interest in associate

HC 1091 LimitedNature of business: Rental of property

%Class of shares: holdingOrdinary A shares 0.00Ordinary B shares 100.00Ordinary C shares 0.00

The group's total interest in HC 1091 Limited is 20.00%

The group's share of HC 1091 Limited is as follows:30.11.15 30.11.14

£ £Turnover (rents received) 344 344

Share of assetsFixed assets 97,401 96,632 Current assets 2,926 3,605

Share of liabilitiesLiabilities due within one year (275) (264) Liabilities due after one year or more - -

Share of net assets 100,052 99,973

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13 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued

CompanyShare in Interest

group inundertakings associate Total

£ £ £COSTAt 1 May 2015 - 100,000 100,000 Additions 1 - 1 At 30 Apr 2016 1 100,000 100,001

NET BOOK VALUEAt 30 Apr 2016 1 100,000 100,001

At 30 April 2015 - 100,000 100,000

The group or the company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following:

Subsidiary

Burton Rugby LimitedNature of business: Sale of food and drink, and merchandise.

%Class of shares: holdingOrdinary 100.00

On the 17 February 2016 the company acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of Burton Rugby Limited for consideration of £1 and control has been achieved. There were no identifiable net assets of the subsidiary on acquisition.

2016 2015£ £

Aggregate capital and reserves 1 - Profit for the year - -

14 STOCKS

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Club Shop 2,428 - - - Refreshment and other bar stocks 2,277 3,978 - 3,978

4,705 3,978 - 3,978

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15 DEBTORS

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Trade debtors 33,785 11,065 28,365 11,065 Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 519 - Other debtors and prepayments 25,328 18,424 22,162 18,424

59,113 29,489 51,046 29,489

16 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Cash in hand 5,338 2,951 - 2,951 Cash in bank 28,430 16,134 28,430 16,134

33,768 19,085 28,430 19,085

17 CREDITORS - amounts falling due within one year

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Rugby Football Foundation (see note 19) 4,000 - 4,000 - Staffordshire Rugby Union (see note 19) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Trade Creditors 16,455 12,653 9,157 12,653 Social security and other taxes 6,085 2,705 1,746 2,705 Other creditors 6,408 6,116 6,250 6,116 Accruals and deferred income 38,711 16,130 32,399 16,130

73,659 39,604 55,552 39,604

18 CREDITORS - amounts falling due after more than one year

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Rugby Football Foundation (see note 19) 92,000 100,000 92,000 100,000 Staffordshire Rugby Union (see note 19) 6,000 8,000 6,000 8,000

98,000 108,000 98,000 108,000 19 SECURED CREDITORS

The Rugby Football Foundation have decided that the loan is to be repaid at £4,000 per year from July 2015 with a fullrepayment in year six if the land has not been sold. Interest shall not be payable on the Loan, other than as noted inparagraph 8.4 in the terms and conditions of the loan, or unless the Club fails to repay the Loan or any instalment thereof, as set out in the Loan Letter on the due date, or an Event of Default occurs in either which cases interest will be payable on the sums already advanced at the Default Rate, provision has not been made for any accrued interest at the date of these accounts. The loan is secured by a legal charge granted by the club trustees over the freehold property.

The Staffordshire Rugby Union loan is interest free and is repayable in equal six monthly instalments over five years.The loan is guaranteed by members of the club.

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20 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME

2016 2015 2016 2015£ £ £ £

Deferred grant from RFU 7,276 5,001 7,276 5,001 Deferred grant from Sport England 44,335 48,573 44,335 48,573 Deferred other grants 687 1,062 687 1,062

52,298 54,636 52,298 54,636

21 SHARE CAPITAL2016 2015

Allotted called up and fully paid 581 Ordinary shares of five pence each £29 £29

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ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 - Amazon S3 · BURTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB To be held in the Clubhouse, Peel Croft, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent on Thursday 7 July 2016 at 7.30pm AGENDA