Because of the need to present
audited figures to the AGM these results do not follow a “traditional” football
season, thus some figures such as cup
finals will relate to the previous
season (2002/3).
Trophies: Again this
season we have increased our trophies budget, this is due to the fact that this
season we have again increased the number of divisions, which has meant that we
needed to purchase more trophies.
Officers Expenses: Expenses still continues to be
a major expense, This season there has
been a large increase in this figure, this is down to a number of reasons. Last season although the size of the
management committee increased offices expenses were over £800 lower, this was
because a number of expenses were after the financial year cut off. This year
the size of the league has again increased. When compared with two years ago
this figure is only 26% higher which is more in line with the increase in the
size of the League
Payment to General Secretary: This season this figure was
increased by £500 because of the increased size of the league. The principle of
a payment was approved by the member ship 3 years ago.
Payment to Registration Secretary: Again this year the
production of Id cards was contracted out at 50p per ID card.
Inter-league: This year the WSYL had another successful year in
Inter-league competitions, the cost only showed a very small increase over last
season.
Registration System: The on going costs of the registration system
(£1927) showed a slight increase over previous years, but as we needed to print
more ID cards this is to be expected. Total cost running the ID card system of
£5,210, although the League did receive £1,580 for registration services from
SCGL
Rules Books: After the problems with last year’s printer this year
the rule book was printed by a different company. Not only did we get a better quality product, we also managed to
save money as well. The league are very grateful to Gary Downs for the
production of this year’s hand book.
Stationery: The cost of
stationery has reduced this year, although last year was higher than
expected due to a timing of the submission of some invoices.
Cup Finals: This figure relates to Cup Finals in season 2002/3,
but semi finals for this season. This season we aimed to get senior neutral
grounds for all semi finals (League and Invitation), the League are grateful to
Alison and Peter from Egham FC for their help in this matter.
Hall Hire:
This is the direct costs of hiring Imber Court for Committee meetings, AGM and
Presentations.
Applications returned: This figure is
in line with previous seasons
Equipment Purchase: This relates to the purchase of a PA system for the
use at cup finals etc.
Web Site: due to the increased use of the web site, greater band
width has been used resulting in a increase in costs.
Income
Applications/Registrations: Due to the number of
extra teams this season this figure has increased by 15%
Players Registrations: There is a
large increase this year due to the increase in registrations fees and the fact
that we have a lot more players
Fines: The
figure this year is in line with last year, which means that in real terms the
amount of fines has dropped as we have a lot more teams this season.
Telephone Result service: Even though we
have more teams this season the revenue is roughly the same as last year, this
we believe is due to less people using it for updated results with people
preferring to wait for the web site.
Payments from SCGL: Small increase over last season as the number of
teams in the SCGL was static last season. This figure is not all profit as cost
of production of ID cards needs to be deducted.
Web Site: The website
continues to be self funding.
Cup Finals: This is essentially program sales for season
2002/3, which showed an increase over last season. Season 2002/3 we again offered free entry to cup
finals, hoping to recoup some of the costs with program sales, however it is
still a surprise to the Management Council how many people refuse to purchase a
£1 program.
Bank Interest: with reduced interest rates we again experience a
decline in interest received.
Written off Cheques: All cheques relating to the previous season
had been cashed so there was no cheques to write off this year.
Conclusion/Summary
The Web site again this season
has proved popular with a peak of over
6,250 visitors in a single month, twice as many as last year. As you will be in
no doubt aware this season we intend to make
more use of technology, with the submission of “result cards” , handbook
details etc on line.
You will have recalled that
last season we made a loss, as I said at the time we were still in good
financial shape, with this year making
a “profit” of £1,800. Obviously we do not look to make money so we have
looked at ways to return “value” to clubs. With the withdrawal of the goal
magazine next season the cost of joining the league will reduce by £30 in real
terms, there is also the opportunity to save a stamp each week with the
submission of result cards on line. The League have also looked to increase the
“quality” of the cup final venues and programs. The Invitation cup was also
treated the same as the League Cup for
the first time. Hopefully everyone that attended the cup finals at AFC
Wimbledon and Imber Court will have appreciated this. The League would like to
extend our thanks to these two clubs for the excellent facilities they offered
the League.