**To** ## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date 01 MAY 2024 30 APRIL 2025 **From** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** West Coast Crash wheelchair rugby club **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1070676 North West Wheelchair Rugby Club **Charity's principal address** 81 HALL STREET SOUTHPORT **Postcode PR9 0RF** **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---| |Chris Ellis|Chairperson||| |Dawn Watson|Treasurer||| |Lee Stutely|Secretary||| |Ryan Cowling|Club Welfare officer||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** March **2012** **TAR** 1 |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of adviser**
**Name**
**Address**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of adviser**
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**Address**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**Address**| |---|---|---| |||| |||| |||| |||| ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Constitution - (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Unincorporated association - (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Trustees and Committee members are all Voluntary (eg. appointed by, elected by) Agreed by vote by club membership ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF WHEELCHAIR RUGBY IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND. TO PROVIDE COACHING FROM GRASS ROOTS TO A HIGHER LEVEL WITH ASSISTANCE FROM WHEELCHAIR RUGBY'S GOVERNING BODY, GBWR. INCLUSIVE AND ACCOMODATING TO ALL. USING WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP AND GROW, ON AND OFF COURT. March **2012** **TAR** 2 - TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE CLUB, SO ALL CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SPORT OF WHEELCHAIR RUGBY. FROM ANY BACKGROUND, ANY ETHNICITY, ANY DISABILITY, ANY GENDER. - ENSURE WE PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AND SAFE EQUIPMENT AND CORRECT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL ITS MEMBERS. - TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ALL TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORT. - ACTIVELY IMPROVING NOT ONLY INDIVIDUAL FITNESS BUT SOCIAL INTERACTION. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** - PROVIDING A FUN AND SAFE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT WHICH CAN BE ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE, WHO WISH TO TRY WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 3 ## Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** |West Coast continues to be a**welcoming and inclusive club**,| |---| |accommodating players of all abilities — newly injured, first-timers, and| |experienced GB players.| |•Our membership remains with a steady growth and still attract new| |members, we continue to provide| |•
A regular session for**all levels**| |•
A monthly session for**more experienced players**| |This ensures appropriate coaching for everyone| |We know the club provides**more than just sport**; for some members, it is a| |key**social and fitness activity**.| |•The club ensures**full participation**can be had by supporting players with:| |•
Equipment| |•
Travel costs| |•
Training costs| |•
Opportunities to take part in competitions both**home and away**| |•The club this season has**two competitive teams**:| |•
**1 Premiership team**(highest level of competition)| |•
**1 Division 1 team**(strong but developmental level)| |•
We also supported a team with club members enter into GBWRs| |womens development league.| |•The club actively works to**secure funding**to help new players with:| |•
Chair costs| |•
Additional equipment| |•
Repairs such as**tyres and tubes**| |•A**club chair**is always available for members who need one but we| |assisted to**purchase three new personalised chairs**for players during this| |year.| |•The club remains committed to**inclusive financial support**, ensuring all| |players have equal opportunities to train and compete.| |•We continue building relationships with our venues and the wider| |community, looking to| |•
Increase volunteers| |•
Growing local support| |•
Engagement activities to promote the club and the sport| March **2012** **TAR** 4 **Section E Financial review** Some our funds remain restricted so the committee have annual reviews **Brief statement of the** on equipment purchases etc, **charity’s policy on reserves** Next year we plan to take both teams to overseas competitions, which will have higher costs. **Details of any funds materially** N/A **in deficit** ~~_—_~~ **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. **Section F Other optional information** ~~_~~ **Section G Declaration** ~~___~~ **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Lee Stutely **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Club Secretary **etc)** **Date** 18/2/2026 March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the North West Wheelchair Rugby – 1070676** I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 April 2025, which are set out on pages 2 to 3. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Dina Pejcinovic Relevant professional qualification or body: ICAEW Address: 33 Newton Rd, Preston, PR2 1DY Date: 05/02/2026 **North West Wheelchair Rugby (1070676)** ## **Receipts and payment Accounts** ||**For Year Ended 30th April**|**2025**|| |---|---|---|---| ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted Funds**|**Total**| ||**Funds**||| ||**£**|**£**|**£**| |**Receipts**|||| |Grants and Donations|63,335|42,550|105,885| |Membership Subscriptions|2,640|0|2,640| |**Total Receipts**|**65,975**|**42,550**|**108,525**| |**Payments**|||| |Equipment|0|(2,668)|(2,668)| |Running Costs|0|(1,452)|(1,452)| |Wheelchairs|0|(3,681)|(3,681)| |Tournament Costs|(12,312)|(650)|(12,962)| |Training Costs|0|(5,754)|(5,754)| |Fundraising Fees|(15,659)|0|(15,659)| |Professional Fees|(14,431)|0|(14,431)| |PR, Postage, Printing and Admn|(1,506)|0|(1,506)| |Irrecoverable VAT|(6,221)|0|(6,221)| |**Total Payments**|**(50,129)**|**(14,205)**|**(64,334)**| |**Net of Receipt/(Payments)**|**15,846**|**28,345**|**44,191**| |Transfer between Funds|0|0|0| |Cash Fund 30.4.24|86,072|37,908|123,980| |**Cash Fund 30.4.25**|**101,918**|**66,253**|**168,171**| |**Statement of Assets and Liabilities**|| |---|---| |**At 30th April 2025**|| ||**£**| |**Cash Funds**|| |Cash at Bank|**168,171**| |**Assets retained for charity own use**|| |Equipment|**0**| |**Liabilities**|| |Invoices Due|**0**| |**Total Assets less Current Liabilities**|**168,171**| ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the North West Wheelchair Rugby – 1070676** I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 April 2025, which are set out on pages 2 to 3. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Dina Pejcinovic Relevant professional qualification or body: ICAEW Address: 33 Newton Rd, Preston, PR2 1DY Date: 05/02/2026