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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04323645 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1090753

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

FOR

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST T/A BOLTON WANDERERS IN THE COMMUNITY

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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

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Report of the Trustees 2 to 24
Report of the Independent Auditors 25 to 28
Group Statement of Financial Activities 29
Charity Statement of Financial Activities 30
Group Balance Sheet 31
Charity Balance Sheet 32
Group Cash Flow Statement 33
Charity Cash Flow Statement 34
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 35
Notes to the Financial Statements 36 to 56
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 57

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

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The Trustees who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Vision

A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage

Mission

Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club to inspire, support and deliver positive change.

Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives.

By working together we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed.

Values

We Celebrate Success …..We recognise the impact of our work through celebrating the achievements of the Charity, its staff and participants on their personal journey.

We Are Adaptable To Change …..We evolve and innovate to ensure we meet the changing needs of our community. We Believe Inclusion Starts With i …..We are responsible for treating each other with compassion and respect. We promote acceptance, diversity and a sense of belonging for all.

We Are Passionate About People …..We acknowledge that people are integral to everything we do. We champion and realise the potential they have and support, encourage and celebrate them.

We Love What We Do …..We take what we do seriously, we do it well, whilst having fun!

We Are Stronger Together …..When we collaborate and connect with each other, our community and our partners, we all move forward together and create positive change that transforms lives.

Engagement Outcomes

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Objectives and Aims

The Charity operates through a charitable company and the Charity's objects are for the benefit of the public generally and (but without limitation) children and young people in the Greater Manchester, Lancashire and surrounding areas:

Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC

The Charity’s Trustees set up the Community Interest Company to encompass its elite and income generating sports provision. Any profits made by the Company will be gifted to the Charity.

Objects

The objects of the Company are to carry out activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to coach, promote, facilitate and administer participation in sport in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and adjacent areas, enhancing the community’s health and well-being and educational outcomes, and attracting students and elite sports participants to the area through the excellence of the provision of such activities.

Public Benefit

In accordance with Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006, we have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and planning our future activities.

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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and our dedicated staff, I have the great honour of introducing our Trustee Report. The following pages highlights the incredible work that the team carried out across the year in Bolton. This was further recognised with the charity named as the 2023 Community Club of the Season – All other Leagues, at the North West Football Awards.

We are now two years into our three-year strategy, and through our programmes of work we continue to address the inequalities that exist across our town.

The charity has launched several exciting new provisions and projects this year, including our Alternative Provision, which supports young people who may need extra support to access education or education delivered in a different way. Both our PL Fans Fund and BL One projects aim to bring our diverse communities together and increase and improve understanding and cohesiveness in our town.

Our community hub model has seen growth in demand and provision. Sutton Community Centre was again utilised as a warm space for the residents in response to the rising cost of living, whilst we also partnered with Urban Outreach to set up a food pantry and provide free lunches to children during the summer holidays. We also launched our Sutton Families and Babies projects which aim to give children the best start to life.

Many of you will have seen and been in our Wellbeing Hub, which throughout the week sees our projects delivered at the stadium, and on a matchday operate as a safe and warm space for those attending the game. We have been delighted to see many individuals utilising this facility on a matchday including members of Bolton Wanderers Disabled Supporters Association and young families. We also delivered numerous awareness days from the Hub including ‘Tackling Cancer Together’ and our ‘Cost of Living Support’ day.

We have continued to diversify our income through fundraising and engagement with businesses as we aim not to be over-reliant on a couple of large funding partners. Our increased events calendar included our first charity dinner and Bolton Community 10K Run, both of which were extremely successful and well supported. The money raised via our fundraising allows us to directly decide how we can best support our community according to local need and insight. I would like to thank everyone that has supported us with our fundraising this year, you have helped make such a big difference.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has contributed to the success of Bolton Wanderers in the Community this year, especially all our funders, supporters, volunteers, staff and Trustees.

I hope that you enjoy reading the report.

Thank you.

Phil Mason,

Chief Executive Officer at Bolton Wanderers in the Community

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Start Well

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Stay, Play and Learn

Sutton Families

Primary education

Important Statistics

HEADSTART:

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Holiday Activities and Fun

Provided lunches to 367 individuals entitled to free school meals throughout the holidays across the year

Teens and Secondary Education

I-Thrive & Positive Chances

Premier League Inspires

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Bolton College level 1s

Panathlon

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Working Wanderers

Mental Health Football

Twinning Project

Care Leavers Football

Alternative Provision

PL Kicks Mentoring

VRU

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Live Well

Team Talk

Engaged with 62 males Face to Face & online through peer support group.

Active Wanderers

65 new participants attend across 4 physically active sessions and monthly educational workshops.

Carers

Over 400 carer attendances across our Unlocking Wellbeing in Bolton project including Stadium Tours, tickets, wellbeing events, Match day tickets, yoga and relaxation sessions and coffee mornings.

EDI & Cohesion

Our Iftar Event in partnership with BSCA saw 120 individuals

Bolton Unity Festival 2024 In partnership with BSCA saw over 2000 individuals and over 30 VCSE stallholders

5 performers including musicians and dancers

Age Well

Active Ageing

Sutton Warm space

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Wanderers Sport in the Community

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A Day Out at Wembley

Walker Family welcomed to Wembley Play-Off Final

Following an exciting lead up to the Sky Bet EFL Play-Offs over 30,000 fans made the journey down to Wembley for the nail-biting final show down between BWFC and Oxford United.

In the run up to the final Bolton Wanderers in the Community, the EFL, the EFL Trust and Smart Energy GB invited the Walker Family to the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Wednesday 15th May to surprise them with tickets to the Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Final at Wembley.

Enlisting the help of our very own Super John McGinlay to pull off this surprise we invited Kathryn, Daniel, Logan and Elaina pitch side where we presented them with their tickets.

Logan has been in regular attendance at our Sutton Centre Families Sessions and has been part of BWFC’s season ticket campaign across the season with his last home game being BWFC’s 5-0 victory over Oxford United in March. Being able to provide Logan and his family with tickets was a great opportunity for us to thank the family for regularly participating with us here at Bolton Wanderers in the Community.

Through the EFL’s partnership with Smart Energy GB, the EFL Trust and Club Community Organisations throughout England and Wales want to help football fans understand their energy use through smart meters and in-home displays (IHD).

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David’s Ultimate Wembley Experience with the EFL Trust.

Having been a carer since 2000, David Aruvee has cared for both family and friends over the years. Over the last 5 years David has joined Bolton Wanderers in the Community’s ‘Unlocking Wellbeing in Bolton’ scheme which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of carers in Bolton and reduce the health inequalities that they may be experiencing.

David said: “Caring can be very rewarding but it’s important to seek out other carers through caring organisations where you can find helpful advice and offer each other support.”

Through Unlocking Wellbeing in Bolton, David has accessed a range of activities including yoga, coffee mornings, and attended some of the Club’s home matches. He said: “Because of the Club, I’ve done things I would never normally have done which has made a huge impact on my mental health after what’s been a stressful couple of years.”

As a thank you for David’s commitment to attending our sessions we joined forces with the EFL Trust to invite David to Wembley for a pre-match tour and meet and greet with former BWFC player Alan Stubbs before taking their seat for the match. “I’m thrilled to be coming to Wembley to watch my Club and would like to thank the EFL and Bolton Wanderers for giving me this opportunity.”

David said "Getting the call out of the blue with the Wembley opportunity was brilliant . I have never been to the Wembley Stadium either old or new! So it will be a great experience and atmosphere I have no doubt. When I went to Wimbledon LTC many years ago having only ever watched the tennis on the television I had the same kind of excitement."

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Events

Events and Fundraising

23-24 saw an increase of people taking part in third party events to fundraise for BWitC including Tough Mudder, Marathons, 10km’s, stadium runs and walks.

Our Annual Charity Golf Day saw 19 teams compete with over £12,000 raised.

Our inaugural Charity Dinner saw 250 attendees raised over £30,000.

Menopause Awareness event in partnership with Bolton GP Federation saw 65 participants help raise £1,500.

Our Fanzone Winter Grotto supported by Nam Ploy welcomed 100 families through its doors and raised £1,000.

Our Wellbeing Hub Grotto sponsored by Amazon provided a free experience for 100 families.

65 participants joined us for our BWFC Sleepout raising £32,000 which was split across 4 charities: BWitC, Urban Outreach, Emmaus Bolton and Backup North West.

Our Bolton Community 10k saw 1200 participants run, jog and walk the event, raising over £15,000 for local charities and voluntary groups.

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Quotes from the Charity’s participants and beneficiaries during the year

“It has honestly been life changing for me... wish I knew what I know now when I joined my 1st WW club age 19... I’m 54 next week... I’ve battled for all those years - so relieved I have finally found the TRUTH and a simple way forward for the rest of my life! I will be forever grateful - and healthier!” Fit Fans Participant

‘Before we started [the programme] I did not feel comfortable talking in front of strangers. But I now feel comfortable talking in my group.’ Changemakers Participant, Yr 8

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Players in the Community:

Our impact in the community is amplified by the support of our football club. The club’s presence in the local community, whether backroom staff or first team players, is key in inspiring and supporting the work our colleagues do to deliver positive change across Bolton.

Talking about his team’s support with work in the community, BWFC manager Ian Evatt said “Our supporters have shown up for the team all season and so as a club we want to say thank you by showing up for our local community. Engaging with residents and charity beneficiaries as staff and playing squad, reminds us of the importance of community involvement and the power our football club has in supporting the positive change across Bolton.”

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PFA Player in the Community Award 2023-24 – Jack Iredale

Jack’s Highlights:

Reflecting on his work within the community this season, Iredale said “Connecting the club and the players to the fans makes a massive impact. Since joining the club everyone has been extremely supportive and it feels only right to give back where I can.”

“Through the community group its great for us to be able to connect and give back to the fans and communities that support us on a matchday. Seeing the smiles on the kids' faces when they get to see the players out and about in their community highlights the difference the community and club can make in our local area.”

“As a community club it is important for us to be present and show up in every sense of the word. Straight away you can see how important it is for people to be able to come to our club and just be around others in a safe environment. It’s massive for the mental wellbeing and health of our community with residents raising their levels of physical activity and mental wellbeing, making new friends and becoming more socially connected all whilst building their confidence and self-esteem. Reaching out to all ages across the town is really important for both the club and community team and as players we want to support this as much as we can.”

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Performance

Incoming resources and how those resources have been expended are provided on page 29 for the Group and on page 30 for the Individual Entity Bolton Wanderers in the Community.

Total income receivable of £1.40m reflected a small decrease of 2% (12 months to 30 June 2023: £1.42m). Total costs have increased by 10% to £1.46m (12 months to 30 June 2023: £1.33m).

A total deficit has been reported across restricted and unrestricted funds totalling £56k (12 months to 30 June 2023 £96k surplus) for the year.

Restricted funds show a deficit for the year of £69k. This was £70k behind the 2023-24 budget. The major variance was due to an assumption that the Weight Management programme would be re-funded. Unfortunately, the application was unsuccessful. All projects were able to continue using balances carried forward.

Group Unrestricted funds show a surplus of £13k which was below budget, largely due to the sponsorship target in the CiC not achieving budget.

Unrestricted funds carried forward now stand at £140k including designated unrestricted funds of £6k. Restricted funds carried forward now stand at £238k.

All credit provided is reviewed on a regular basis. No loans were taken out or considered during the year.

Fundraising

Although the majority of income still comes in the form of restricted grants, often from regular funders such as Premier League Charitable Fund, as predicted, income from events has increased and will continue to do so in future periods. No income from Commissioning was received in 2023-24 but this income type is a target in 2024-25 and beyond.

Grant income has reduced significantly by £148k compared to 2023. Income from donations has increased by £10k. The Media and Communications strategy and Fundraising strategy continue to increase the profile of the charity, leading to further support. Both strategies will continue to be developed and implemented in future periods.

Following a review, the Charity began to use the services of Holden-Locke Ltd to find and apply for grant funding. Staff members continued to have responsibility to find project funding.

The Charity sets a budget prior to the start of each financial year detailing income streams and the projects that each stream intends to support. Incoming resources from restricted funds received during the year was 23% behind the 2023-24 budget. Unrestricted income was 13% behind the 2023-24 group budget.

Government Grants

No government support was sought or received to aid the Charity although grant income was received for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW (continued)

Reserves Policy

The reserves policy is to be reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee at least annually at the time of the budget setting, and at least every 3 years approved by Trustees and minuted as such.

The policy was reviewed and updated in June 2022 as part of the 3 year strategic plan 2022-2025.

Some 54% of its annual £1.3m income arose from restricted funding, most significantly from PLCF. However, within restricted grants there is an allocation of some £65k, (9% of restricted income) which is available to support Head Office costs as opposed to direct project costs, which is therefore available to bolster unrestricted reserves. The Charity aims to use Full Cost Recovery in all funding bids, however, some funders do not allow this. Full cost recovery can vary between 8% and 30%, depending on the project’s need for central support.

The relevant assets in which reserves are held are net current assets including cash. Should other material assets be acquired the Finance Committee will address whether they constitute an appropriate store for reserves.

In light of the above, the Finance Committee recommend that 3-4 months’ of Unrestricted Costs should be the Target level of Unrestricted Reserves.

This is felt to create sufficient time in case of need to restructure the cost base in terms of payroll with sufficient length of time to give notice or achieve a compromise agreement with staff if needed. It would also cover some delay to Restricted Income and Unrestricted Income in terms of timing of fund raising events and donations. This period would also give time to consider whether alternative income sources can be secured in the event of a shortfall of income against budget.

The current level of unrestricted reserves is equal to circa 1.5 months’ unrestricted costs. Despite the reported unrestricted surplus, due to increased staffing costs, the number of months covered has reduced. Unrestricted reserves continue to be accumulated towards the target level.

The target bank balance has been set by the Trustees at a minimum of £100,000. Unfortunately, the balance fell below the target level for 3 days in December 2023 due to a receipt for funding being delayed. The Trustees were notified in advance.

Bank accounts

The Charity holds three bank accounts and a petty cash float. All bank accounts are used for both Restricted and Unrestricted income and expenses.

Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC holds one bank account and a petty cash float.

At 30 June 2024 the Group’s cash balance stood at £286,846 (2023: £277,310).

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Risk

Bolton Wanderers in the Community maintains a risk register and the reserves policy will recognise those risks identified as material therein.

Financially the main risks are:

Going Concern

Future income streams and the projects they support are detailed in Note 1 (page 37).

The Charity has sufficient liquid resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and has resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Trustees and board of directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

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FUTURE PLANS

This coming year the focus for the charity will be to deliver on the business plan which will culminate in the end of the current three-year strategy. With this in mind there will be work and consultation carried out over the course of the year to develop the new strategy.

New Strategy

Throughout the year the charity will be developing the new strategy. This will involve key stakeholder consultation, a review of programmes, workforce/people, marketing and communications, income generation and governance and developing key priority areas of development for the period of the new strategy.

Facilities

The charity continues to develop existing facilities and explore potential additional facilities and spaces to benefit the work and beneficiaries

Fundraising and Events

The charity will continue to deliver fundraising events throughout the year. These include established events alongside new events:

Charity partnerships will continue to be an important income stream to support the charity's work. We will work alongside BWFC to establish joint partnerships with local businesses and develop sponsorship models for our events.

Wanderers Sport in the Community

The Charity will continue to work with its trading subsidiary to maximise the potential of Community Football Provision. Community Football Provision houses the following:

Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC will continue with the successful Matchday Experience offer which includes Mascot VIP and Community packages.

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FUTURE PLANS (Continued)

Programme Plans

Health and Communities

Skills and Pathways

Education and Mentoring

Across all programmes there is an increased push to collate meaningful and joined up data to evidence impact, this year the charity will develop minimum data collection sets which will provide information to help inform impact and future work.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Organisational structure

The charitable company is governed by a committee who are Trustees of Bolton Wanderers Community Trust elected under the terms of the charitable company's rules.

Trustees are appointed for their relevant skills as listed on page 22. Each Trustee goes through an induction process into the Charity and throughout the year there are training modules in specific areas such as safeguarding that form part of the Trustees meetings.

The day-to-day management of the Charity is delegated to the Senior Leadership Team which comprise:

Phil Mason – Chief Executive Officer Ben Lawton – Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elaine Stoddart – Risk and Compliance Manager Clare Roocroft – Finance Manager Richard Slater – Head of Community Robert Moss – Community Football Manager

Elaine Stoddart is the Safeguarding Lead for the Group.

The Board of Trustees met quarterly and were provided with quarterly operations reports and monthly finance reports to enable them to monitor the performance and make decisions on behalf of the Charity.

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust (Charity)

Registered Company number

04323645 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1090753

Trading Name

Bolton Wanderers in the Community

Group and Charity registered office

Toughsheet Community Stadium Burnden Way Lostock Bolton BL6 6JW

Charity Trustees

Name Skills and Responsibilities Mr D Singleton Chair Mr J McGinlay Partnerships Mrs M R Bisset Health Ms N Rutherford Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Mr W K Dawson Finance Mr A P Walsh Legal Mr B Aideed Emerging Communities Mr W H C Webster Education and Skills, Safeguarding Mr N Hart - Resigned 28 November 2024 Club CEO, strategy Mr J Lord Community Development Company Secretary Mrs C E Roocroft Members Mr S Phillips - Resigned 21 February 2024 Mr D Singleton Mrs M R Bisset Mr W K Dawson

Auditors

Sumer Auditco Ltd Fourth Floor, Unit 5B, The Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD

Bankers

Royal Bank of Scotland 4th Floor, 1 Hardman Boulevard, Manchester, M3 3AQ

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Bolton Wanderers in the Community CiC

Registered Company number

13650694

Incorporation date

29 September 2021

Nature of business (SIC)

93199 - Other sports activities

Directors

Mr W K Dawson – Chair Mr T P Pledger Mr G Westwater - Resigned 12 February 2025 Mr J McGinlay - Appointed 24 September 2024

Sole Member

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust

Accountants

Cowgills Limited Fourth Floor, Unit 5B The Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD

Bankers

Nat West 24 Deansgate, Bolton BL1 1BN

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees (who are also the directors of Bolton Wanderers Community Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the Trustees are aware:

AUDITORS

The auditors, Sumer Auditco Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

28/3/2025 | 11:54 AM GMT

Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

............................................. | Doo4D49C0968012498...Sig ne d by:Singleton Mr D Singleton – Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Bolton Wanderers Community Trust (the “Charity”) and its subsidiary (the ‘group’) for the year ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the group Statement of Financial Activities, the group Balance Sheet, the charity Balance Sheet, the group Cash Flow Statement, the charity Cash Flow Statement, and the significant accounting policies and related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions related to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any dorm of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In light of the knowledge and understanding of the Charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Annual Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of the trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities set out on page twenty three, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could be reasonably expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial and sector experience, and through discussions with the trustees (as required by auditing standards) and discussed with the trustees the policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations. We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. The potential effect of these laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.

Firstly, the charitable company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation and taxation legislation. We assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.

Secondly, the company is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of non-compliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most like to have such an effect: charities legislation, laws related to health and safety, employment laws, gender pay gap, GDPR and consumer protection.

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Through these procedures we did not become aware of any actual or suspected non-compliance.

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.

We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined below to detect material misstatement due to fraud:

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.orf.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 6 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Alex Hesketh (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Sumer Auditco Limited (Statutory Auditor) Fourth Floor, Unit 5B, The Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD

28/3/2025 | 11:58 AM GMT

Date: .............................................

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST (GROUP)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

30.6.24 30.6.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds
fund fund
Note £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants 2 268,240 713,120 981,360 1,119,063
Charitable activities:
Provision of courses, classes and services 3 420,022 - 420,022 305,123
Total 688,262 713,120 1,401,382 1,424,186
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities:
Provision of courses, classes and services 583,087 795,731 1,378,818 1,303,663
Cost of raising funds 79,748 - 79,748 24,861
Total 5 662,835 795,731 1,458,566 1,328,524
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 25,427 (82,611) (57,184) 95,662
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS - -
Transfer from unrestricted funds (20,200) 20,200 - -
Transfers between funds on consolidation 6,692 (6,692) - -
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES)
Profit on disposal of fixed assets 863 - 863 -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 12,782 (69,103) (56,321) 95,662
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 127,673 306,794 434,467 338,805
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 140,455 237,691 378,146 434,467

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST (INDIVIDUAL ENTITY)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

30.6.24 30.6.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds
fund fund
Note £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants 2 268,240 713,120 981,360 1,119,063
Charitable activities:
Provision of courses, classes and services 4 342,265 - 342,265 299,300
Total 610,505 713,120 1,323,625 1,418,363
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities:
Provision of courses, classes and services 478,382 802,423 1,280,805 1,297,840
Cost of raising funds 79,748 - 79,748 24,861
Total 6 558,130 802,423 1,360,553 1,322,701
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 52,375 (89,303) (36,928) 95,662
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS (20,200) 20,200 - -
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES)
Profit on disposal of fixed assets 863 - 863 -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 32,038 (69,103) (36,065) 95,662
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 127,673 306,794 434,467 338,805
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 160,711 237,691 398,402 434,467

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04323645) (GROUP)

BALANCE SHEET

At 30 June 2024

30.6.24 30.6.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds
fund fund
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 16 19,092 14,979 34,071 17,541
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 18 177,534 15,165 192,699 252,928
Cash at bank 61,238 225,608 286,846 277,310
238,772 240,773 479,545 530,238
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 20 (117,409) (18,061) (135,470) (113,312)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 121,363 222,712 344,075 416,926
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 140,455 237,691 378,146 434,467
NET ASSETS 140,455 237,691 378,146 434,467
FUNDS 23
General unrestricted funds 134,038 106,027
Designated unrestricted funds 6,417 21,646
Restricted funds 237,691 306,794
TOTAL FUNDS 378,146 434,467

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.

28/3/2025 | 11:54 AM GMT

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04323645) (SINGLE ENTITY)

BALANCE SHEET

At 30 June 2024

30.6.24 30.6.2 3
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds
fund fund
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 17 18,161 14,979 33,140 17,541
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 19 217,643 15,165 232,808 220,757
Cash at bank 34,719 225,608 260,327 260,995
252,362 240,773 493,135 531,752
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 21 (109,812) (18,061) (127,873) (114,826)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 142,550 222,712 365,262 416,926
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 160,711 237,691 398,402 434,467
NET ASSETS 160,711 237,691 398,402 434,467
FUNDS 24
General unrestricted funds 154,294 106,027
Designated unrestricted funds 6,417 21,646
Restricted funds 237,691 306,794
TOTAL FUNDS 398,402 434,467

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.

28/3/2025 | 11:54 AM GMT

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

| DooSig ne d by:Singleton 4D49C0968012498... ............................................. Mr D Singleton -Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Disposal of tangible fixed assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Loan repayment
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
Notes
35,671
35,671
(39,035)
12,900
(26,135)
-
9,536
277,310
286,846
30.6.24
£
53,070
53,070
(11,085)
-
(11,085)
(150,000)
(108,015)
385,325
277,310
30.6.23
£

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations
3
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Disposal of tangible fixed assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Loan repayment
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
Notes
24,474
24,474
(38,042)
12,900
(25,142)
-
(668)
260,995
260,327
30.6.24
£
36,755
36,755
(11,085)
-
(11,085)
(150,000)
(124,330)
385,325
260,995
30.6.23
£

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

1. GROUP RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

30.6.24
30.6.23
£
£
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of
financial activities)
(56,321)
95,662
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
10,468
9,847
Deduct profit on disposal
(863)
-
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
60,229
(32,274)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
22,158
(20,165)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
35,671
53,070
2.
GROUP ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At 1.7.23
Cash flows
At 30.6.24
£
£
£
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
277,310
9,536
286,846
Total
277,310
9,536
286,846
3.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (SINGLE ENTITY)
30.6.24
30.6.23
£
£
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of
financial activities)
(36,065)
95,662
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
10,406
9,847
Deduct profit on disposal
(863)
-
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
37,949
(50,013)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
13,047
(18,651)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
24,474
36,755
4.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT (SINGLE ENTITY)
At 1.7.23
Cash flows
At 30.6.24
£
£
£
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
260,995
(668)
260,327
Total
260,995
(668)
260,327
30.6.24
30.6.23
£
£
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of
financial activities)
(56,321)
95,662
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
10,468
9,847
Deduct profit on disposal
(863)
-
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
60,229
(32,274)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
22,158
(20,165)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
35,671
53,070
2.
GROUP ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At 1.7.23
Cash flows
At 30.6.24
£
£
£
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
277,310
9,536
286,846
Total
277,310
9,536
286,846
3.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (SINGLE ENTITY)
30.6.24
30.6.23
£
£
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of
financial activities)
(36,065)
95,662
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
10,406
9,847
Deduct profit on disposal
(863)
-
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
37,949
(50,013)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
13,047
(18,651)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
24,474
36,755
4.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT (SINGLE ENTITY)
At 1.7.23
Cash flows
At 30.6.24
£
£
£
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
260,995
(668)
260,327
Total
260,995
(668)
260,327
30.6.23
£
95,662
9,847
-
(32,274)
(20,165)
53,070
At 30.6.24
£
286,846
277,310
9,536
286,846
260,995
(668)
260,327

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Company information

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust is a charitable company registered as a Charity in England and Wales and a company limited by guarantee. The Charity has one trading subsidiary named Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC which is registered as Community Interest Company and a company limited by guarantee. The registered office of both entities is Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Lostock, Bolton.

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The Charity continues to receive funding for PL Core which will continue to improve its governance. Premier League Charitable Fund continues to fund PL Kicks, PL Primary Stars, PL Inspires and PL Fans Fund. EFLT Core funding continues and additional, unrestricted income has been guaranteed in recognition of the impact of the National Living Wage and Employers NI increases. Arnold Clark and Vital Energi continue to be Principal Sponsors until 30 June 2025. The profile of the Charity continues to grow thanks to increased social media activity, fundraising events which are set to increase in future periods and support from Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Funding continues to be received from Bolton Together, CVS and JD Foundation for a variety of projects. The Charity, therefore, has sufficient liquid resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due and has resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Trustees and Board of directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the Charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Turnover is the amount derived from the provision of goods/services and stated after trade discounts. VAT is not charged.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Sports equipment - at varying rates on cost
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost
Office equipment - 25% on cost
Motor vehicles - 25% on cost

Taxation

The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

Fund accounting

General unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees.

Designated unrestricted funds have been designated by the Trustees for particular purposes and are also unrestricted as the Board can re-assign those monies if it so desires.

Restricted funds can only be used for certain restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Government grants

During the year, no government grants were received by the Charity to support its infrastructure or running costs, although funding was received directly or indirectly from central and local government for project costs. This funding is classed as restricted.

Key judgements and estimation uncertainty

Judgements are made by Trustees in the process of applying the Charity’s accounting policies. Key judgements are estimating the useful lives of fixed assets, going concern and any bad debt provision. These uncertainties are not thought to pose a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts and assets within the next financial year.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Defined contribution scheme premiums are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are paid.

Financial instruments

The following assets and liabilities are classified as financial instruments - trade debtors, trade creditors, concessionary loans receivable and concessionary loans payable.

Trade debtors and trade creditors are respectively debt instruments and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost. Concessionary loans receivable and concessionary loans payable are respectively debt instruments and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

2. GROUP AND SINGLE ENTITY DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND GRANTS

Donations
Grants
30.6.24
£
98,648
882,712
981,360
30.6.23
£
88,355
1,030,708
1,119,063

Grants include those from charities and charitable organisations in addition to government grants. Government grants consisted of the Holiday Activity and Food project £48,839 (2023: £54,834) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority £8,372 (2023: £Nil).

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3. GROUP INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

30.6.24
Activity
£
Sport activities
Provision of courses, classes and services
125,054
Funded sport activities
Provision of courses, classes and services
145,523
Miscellaneous income
Provision of courses, classes and services,
including other events
149,445
420,022
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (SINGLE ENTITY)
30.6.24
Activity
£
Sport activities
Provision of courses, classes and services
6,656
Funded sport activities
Provision of courses, classes and services
220,418
Miscellaneous income
Provision of courses, classes and services,
including other events
115,191
342,265
5.
GROUP CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct costs
Support costs
(See note 7)
£
£
Provision of courses, classes and services
1,428,822
29,744
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS (SINGLE ENTITY)
Direct costs
Support costs
(See note 8)
£
£
Provision of courses, classes and services
1,334,074
24,359
7.
GROUP SUPPORT COSTS
30.6.24
Governance costs:
Provision of courses, classes and services
£
29,744
30.6.23
£
44,794
47,324
213,005
305,123
30.6.23
£
44,794
47,324
207,182
299,300
Totals
£
1,458,566
Totals
£
1,360,553
30.6.23
£
19,509

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8. SUPPORT COSTS (SINGLE ENTITY)

30.6.24 30.6.23
Governance costs: £ £
Provision of courses, classes and services 24,359 19,509

9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

Auditors' remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets
Operating lease payments recognised as an expense
30.6.24
£
16,820
10,468
16,718
30.6.23
£
7,650
9,847
13,223

10. TRUSTEES' AND DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no Trustees' remuneration, Directors’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 30 June 2023.

Trustees' and Directors’ expenses

There were no Trustees' expenses or Directors’ expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 30 June 2023.

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11. GROUP AND SINGLE ENTITY STAFF COSTS

Total staff costs for the year were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Pension
Health benefit
Social security costs
Other benefits
30.6.24
£
910,741
25,617
1,711
60,692
3,000
1,001,761
30.6.23
£
811,708
26,181
1,414
58,074
7,100
904,477

Pension expenses are allocated between charitable activities and between grants for restricted and unrestricted projects based on the number of hours worked on each project or activity by each member of staff.

The average number of employees was as follows:

Year Ended Year Ended
30.6.24 30.6.2
No No
Number of staff 56 54

Zero members of staff (2023: one) received employment benefits in excess of £60,000 during the year. Of the employees receiving employment benefits in excess of £60,000, zero employees (2023: One) received benefits in excess of £70,000.

The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the Trustees, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Head of Trust, Finance Manager and Risk and Compliance Manager. The total employment benefits including employer pension contributions and benefits in kind of the key management personnel were £184,889 (2023: £245,702).

At the start of the year, the Chief Executive Officer changed their employment to the associated Football Club.

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12. GROUP PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
fund fund
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 199,182 919,881 1,119,063
Charitable activities
Provision of courses, classes and services 305,123 ___ ____- 305,123
Total 504,305 919,881 1,424,186
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Provision of courses, classes and services 441,594 862,069 1,303,663
Cost of raising funds 24,861 - 24,861
Total 466,455 862,069 1,328,524
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 37,850 57,812 95,662
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS (24,364) 24,364 -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 13,486 82,176 95,662
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 114,187 224,618 338,805
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 127,673 306,794 434,467

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13. PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SINGLE ENTITY)

Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
fund fund
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 199,182 919,881 1,119,063
Charitable activities
Provision of courses, classes and services 299,300 ___ ____- 299,300
Total 498,482 919,881 1,418,363
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Provision of courses, classes and services 435,771 862,069 1,297,840
Cost of raising funds 24,861 - 24,861
Total 460,632 862,069 1,322,701
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 37,850 57,812 95,662
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS (24,364) 24,364 -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 13,486 82,176 95,662
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 114,187 224,618 338,805
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 127,673 306,794 434,467

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14. GROUP PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES FOR THE BALANCE SHEET

Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
fund fund
£ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 1,917 15,624 17,541
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 214,022 38,906 252,928
Cash at bank (33,548) 310,858 277,310
180,474 349,764 530,238
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year (54,718) (58,594) (113,312)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 125,756 291,170 416,926
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 127,673 306,794 434,467
NET ASSETS 127,673 306,794 434,467

15. PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES FOR THE BALANCE SHEET (SINGLE ENTITY)

Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
fund fund
£ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 1,917 15,624 17,541
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 23,1851 38,906 270,757
Cash at bank (49,863) 310,858 260,995
181,988 349,764 531,752
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year (56,232) (58,594) (114,826)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 125,756 291,170 416,926
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 127,673 306,794 434,467
NET ASSETS 127,673 306,794 434,467

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16. GROUP TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 July 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 30 June 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on Disposal
At 30 June 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2024
At 30 June 2023
Sports
equipment
£
36,017
350
-
36,367
28,246
1,354
-
29,600
6,767
7,771
Fixtures and
fittings
£
771
1,503
-
2,274
771
313
-
1,084
1,190
-
Office
equipment
£
69,547
18,528
-
88,075
59,777
7,151
-
66,928
21,147
9,770
Motor
vehicles
£
-
18,654
(12,839)
5,815
-
1,650
(802)
848
4,967
-
Totals
£
106,335
39,035
(12,839)
132,531
88,794
10,406
(802)
98,398
34,071
17,541

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17. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (SINGLE ENTITY)

Sports
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
Office
equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 July 2023
36,017
771
69,547
Additions
350
1,503
17,535
Disposals
-
-
-
At 30 June 2024
36,367
2,274
87,082
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2023
28,246
771
59,777
Charge for year
1,354
313
7,089
Eliminated on Disposal
-
-
-
At 30 June 2024
29,600
1,084
66,866
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2024
6,767
1,190
20,216
At 30 June 2023
7,771
-
9,770
18.
GROUP DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Concessionary loans
Bad debt provision
Prepayments and accrued income
19.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR (SINGLE ENTITY)
Trade debtors
Concessionary loans
Bad debt provision
Prepayments and accrued income
Motor
vehicles
£
-
18,654
(12,839)
5,815
-
1,650
(802)
848
4,967
-
30.6.24
£
81,795
-
(4,194)
115,098
192,699
30.6.24
£
176,713
-
(4,194)
60,289
232,808
Totals
£
106,335
38,042
(12,839)
131,538
88,794
10,406
(802)
98,398
33,140
17,541
30.6.23
£
157,764
8,067
(16,275)
103,372
252,928
30.6.23
£
252,462
8,067
(16,275)
26,539
270,757

Concessionary loans were found not to be recoverable with no repayments received during the year, so were written off during the year. Concessionary loans had already been provided against in full in previous years via the bad debt provision.

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20. GROUP CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals
Deferred income
Other Creditors
30.6.24
£
35,457
16,525
31,996
47,114
4,378
135,470
30.6.23
£
40,972
17,985
20,794
33,561
-
113,312

21. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR (SINGLE ENTITY)

Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals
Deferred income
Other Creditors
30.6.24
£
33,639
16,525
28,456
44,875
4,378
127,873
30.6.23
£
42,486
17,985
20,794
33,561
-
114,826

Of the £33,561 income deferred at 30 June 2023, £2,352 remains deferred at 30 June 2024.

Deferred income at 30 June 2024 includes £1,836 for school SLAs, due to finish in July 2024 (2023: £1,454) and £nil for a school SLA for the 2024-25 academic year (£2023: £10,005).

£2,239 for Wanderers Soccer School activities which will take place during Summer (2023: £498).

Funds raised at the BWFC Sleepout 2024 are to be split between Bolton Wanderers in the Community and three other charities. Other charities’ share of donations and Gift Aid totalling £21,464 (2023: £15,204) is shown in deferred income and will be paid in 2024-25.

£18,000 (2023: £nil) received from Bolton at Home to sponsor Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC during 2024-25 will be transferred to the CiC in 2024-25.

Income totalling £773 (2023: £nil) from sign up fees and donations for a Danceathon planned in 2024-25 has been received early.

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22. GROUP AND SINGLE ENTITY OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between one and five years
In more than five years
30.6.24
£
15,043
18,044
-
33,087
30.6.23
£
3,369
-
-
3,369

All operating lease commitments are in relation to car hire. Leases were taken out during the year for vehicles over 3 years.

23. GROUP MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net movement
At 1.7.23 in funds At 30.6.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 127,673 12,782 140,455
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 306,794 (69,103) 237,691
TOTAL FUNDS 434,467 (56,321) 378,146

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
688,262
713,120
Resources
expended
£

(662,835)

(795,731)
Other
gains/(losses)
£

863

-
Transfers
between funds
£
(13,508)
13,508
-
Movement in
funds
£
12,782
(69,103)
1,401,382
(1,458,566)
863 (56,321)

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24. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (SINGLE ENTITY)

At 1.7.23
Net movement
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
127,673
33,038
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
306,794
(69,103)
TOTAL FUNDS
434,467
(36,065)
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Other
gains/(losses)
Transfers
between funds
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
610,505
(558,130)
863
(20,200)
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
713,120
(802,423)
-
20,200
TOTAL FUNDS
1,323,625
(1,360,553)
863
-
At 30.6.24
£
160,711
237,691
398,402
Movement in
funds
£
33,038
(69,103)
At 30.6.24
£
160,711
237,691
398,402
Movement in
funds
£
33,038
(69,103)
(36,065)

Significant funds:

Premier League Charitable Fund once again provided restricted funding to run a range of projects. PL Kicks offers positive engagement during times of high levels of anti-social behaviour in disengaged areas of the community through football, sport and personal development giving a regular, trusted and positive influence on young people. PL Primary Stars offers curriculum support for children aged 5-11 as well as continuous personal development to teachers, PL Inspires is an education programme which is aimed at young people aged 11-25 who are marginalised or at risk of not reaching their full potential. PL Fans Fund is a new project that strengthens connections between the football club and local communities and finally, the Continuous Improvement Fund which supports the Charity’s infrastructure. The total income was £332,500 (2023: £334,787).

BL One is a new, three year project funded by National Lottery Community Fund which runs in partnership with Bolton Solidarity Community Association and offers activities to diverse communities. Total funding received was £49,980 (2023: £nil). National Lottery Community Association also provided £20,000 (2023: £nil) to fund the Sutton Community Hub to work with families and older people in the local community.

Bolton CVS fund several projects, either directly or indirectly. The total of the funding in 2023-24 was £77,754 (2023: £112,953). The most significant fund in the year was the VRU project which received £45,029 (2023: £18,437). The project runs as an Alliance to benefit young residents in the New Bury area of Bolton.

£48,839 (2023: £54,834) was received from Bolton Together for the Holiday Activities and Food programme which provides activities and a meal during school holidays for children who are eligible for free school meals.

The Trustees of Bolton Wanderers in the Community would like to thank all its funders for their vital support.

Restricted funds are analysed in further detail on pages 51-56 (note 29 and 30) of the notes to the financial statements.

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25. GROUP COMPARATIVE TO MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net movement Net movement
At 1.7.22 in funds
At 30.6.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 114,187 13,468
127,655
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 224,618 82,176
306,794
_ _
_
TOTAL FUNDS 338,805 95,644
434,449
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Transfers Movement in
resources expended between funds funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 504,305 (460,632) (24,364) 13,468
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 919,881 (862,069) 24,364 82,176
TOTAL FUNDS
1,424,186
(1,322,701) -
95,644
26. COMPARATIVE TO MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (SINGLE ENTITY)
Net movement
At 1.7.22 in funds At 30.6.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 114,187 13,486 127,673
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 224,618 82,176 306,794
_ _ _
TOTAL FUNDS 338,805 95,662 434,467
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Transfers Movement in
resources expended between funds funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 498,482 (460,632) (24,364) 13,486
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 919,881 (862,069) 24,364 82,176
TOTAL FUNDS
1,418,363
(1,322,701) -
95,662

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27. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Trustee, Neil Hart was CEO of FVWL which comprises Bolton Wanderers Football and Athletic Company and Bolton Stadium Hotel. The Football Club charged the charity £72,909 during the year (2023: £27,864) for match tickets, shop purchases and staffing recharges. The charity charged the company £57,808 during the year (2023: £52,544) for providing staff to coach at BWFC Academy and for donations from shirt sales. The aged debtor balance at 30 June 2024 stood at £29,020 (2023: £91,633). The aged creditor balance at 30 June 2024 stood at £739 (2023: £nil). The Charity charged the Hotel £518 for donations from sales. The balance remained outstanding at year end. The Hotel charged the Charity £11,625 for refreshments and event costs during the year and £12,703 remained outstanding at year end.

William Webster, Trustee is Principal and Director of Bolton College. During the year, the college was charged £nil (2023: £55,500) to provide football coaching to elite teams and PL Inspires work. The college was charged £650 (2023: £nil) for a table at the Charity Dinner. The aged debtor balance at 30 June 2024 was £nil (2023: £nil). Bolton College charged the Charity £550 during the year for training costs.

Bashir Aideed is a Director of Bolton Together who distributed £82,953 to the Charity during the year for funded work.

Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC is a trading subsidiary of Bolton Wanderers in the Community. William Dawson and John McGinlay are Directors of the CiC. All staffing duties are carried out by BWitC employees. The CiC was charged £173,887 in cross charges by the charity (2023: £138,952). Some CiC income types were received through the charity’s online payment system. The CiC recharged the charity £26,251 (2023: £33,109) to recover the income during the year. In addition, the Charity purchased holiday course places to the value of £7,760 from the CiC (2023: £nil). The net debtor balance at 30 June 2024 was £99,616 (2023: £92,787).

£1,457 (2023: £240) was received in donations from key management personnel.

28. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The charitable company was controlled by the Board of Trustees throughout the year under review.

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29. GROUP RESTRICTED FUNDS

Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
AJF Commercial 2,331 960 1,029 -
2,262
Armed Forces Covenant 651 -
651
-
-
BigBolton Carol Concert 11,211 -3,510 278 -
7,423
BIG Local - Aspirations 13 -
-

-

13
BMBC Digital Skills -
3,251
680 -
2,571
Bolton at Home - PL Kicks 286 -
286
-
-
Bolton Council - PL Kicks 284 -
49
-
235
Bolton Council Warm Spaces 1 2,680 2,371 -
310
Bolton Council Youth Pride 1,700 -
1,499
-
201
Bolton CVS Knife Angel -
477
477 -
-
Bolton Together - Stay,Playand Learn -
5,651
6,545 -
(894)
Bolton Together 2-11 7,224 24,700 28,825 -
3,099
Bolton Together Internet Safety 3,857 3,560 7,417 -
-
BWFC Fund 36 -
-

-

36
Chairman's Walk 2021 14,492 -
12,631
-
1,861
Chairman's Walk 2023 11,411 -
10,152
-
1,259
Clarion Warm Spaces 1,417 7,100 6,116 -
2,401
Clarion Youth Club 4,603 -
4,550
-
53
CRH Charitable Fund -
7,500
6,665 -
835
CVS Ambition For Ageing 124 -
-

-

124
CVS Bolton UnityProject 15,546 -
15,546
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund 123 -
-

-

123
CVS Bolton's Fund Active Wanderers -
15,000
3,447 -
11,553
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 23 Health and
Wellbeing
8,504 -
8,504
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 25 Community
Assets Development
20 -
20
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 36 Positive
Activities
19,614 -
19,461
-
153
CVS Covid Response 75 -
75
-
-
CVS DevelopingLocal Communities 2,526 -
933
-
1,593
CVS GP Fed -
2,000
-
-

2,000
CVS Hate Crime 711 -
-

-

711
CVS Health & Well BeingPhysical Activity 1,564 -
1,564
-
-
CVS StandingTogether 278 -
-

-

278
CVS UnlockingWellbeing 8,362 15,247 20,045 -
3,564
Donations - In Memoryof Iain Purslow -
2,503
-
-

2,503
Donations - Wanderers Hearts & Goals 7 -
7
-
-
EFL Knife Crime 507 -
278
-
229
EFLT - Extra Time 513 -
513
-
-
EFLT Fit Fans 2,751 19,240 19,939 -
2,052
EFLT HMPPS Mentoring -
3,400
3,926 -
(526)
EFLT Infrastructure Grant 82 -
12
-
70
EFLT Social Mixing 1,133 -
1,133
-
-

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29. GROUP RESTRICTED FUNDS (Continued)

Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Esure Donation 4 -
4
-
-
European Social Fund 4,417 -
163
-
4,254
FA CommunityShield 1,000 -
991
-
9
Football Foundation 804 -
804
-
-
Football Foundation(Fans Fund) 5,127 -
3,650
-
1,477
Greater Sport VRU 5,332 -
5,332
-
-
HAF 2,989 48,839 43,121 (5,488) 3,219
Headstart(BMBC) 17,595 -
10,955
-
6,640
Headstart(EFLT) -
18,239
18,239 -
-
HealthyStadia -
4,500
4,481 -
19
JD Foundation Employability 6,902 40,360 14,108 -
33,154
JD Foundation WSS 13 -
13
-
-
LGBT Pride Underspend 5,527 -
2,023
-
3,504
LGBTQYouth Club Donation -
260
-
-

260
Lightful Digital Skills 4,301 -
4,301
-
-
National LotteryCommunityFund BL One -
49,980
36,476 -
13,504
National Lottery Community Fund Sutton
CommunityHub
-
20,000
2,540 -
17,460
National School Foundation 5,044 -
2,578
-
2,466
Onward Homes -
2,500
508 -
1,992
Panathlon 611 9,251 9,862 -
-
PL Enterprise and Enterprise Challenge 107 -
48
-
59
PL Inspires 12,832 75,000 77,461 -
10,371
PL Kicks 40,823 150,000 184,479 (1,204) 5,140
PL Kicks Discretionary 136 -
136
-
-
PL Kicks HolidayActivityFund 1,460 -
-

-

1,460
PL PrimaryStars 6,219 75,000 77,549 -
3,670
PLCF - Continuous Improvement Fund 12,288 20,000 27,892 -
4,396
PLCF Fans Fund EDI -
12,500
4,189 -
8,311
Prince's Trust 1,496 -
368
-
1,128
Public Health - Extra Time 258 -
-

-

258
Public Health - Weight Management 2,330 -
892
-
1,438
Restricted Donations 2,193 -
-

-

2,193
Restricted Donations BWGFC 1,020 -
903
-
117
Schools Contribution - PL Inspires 8,731 -
9,770
5,700 4,661
Schools Contribution - PL PrimaryStars 14,206 -
16,995
14,500 11,711
SkyBet BuildingFuture Foundations -
9,933
-
-

9,933
St James Place -
1,000
823 -
177
Suez -
500
89 -
411
Summer VR 2,863 6,622 9,485 -
-
The Greater Manchester High Sherriff’s
Police Trust
415 -
278
-
137
The Together Fund 988 -
946
-
42
TwinningProject 704 5,476 6,180 -
-
Violence Reduction Unit 13,682 45,029 27,338 -
31,373

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BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

29. GROUP RESTRICTED FUNDS (Continued)

Balance at
30 June 2023
Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Warburtons - Adult Education 222 - - - 222
WEA(GMCA) - 8,372 2,170 - 6,202
WembleyNational Stadium Trust 2,198 - 1,967 - 231
306,794 713,120 793,966 13,508 237,691

Transfers between funds amounting to £13,508 have been made (2023: £24,364) on the following basis.

Premier Leage Charitable Fund funds PL Inspires and PL Primary Stars. Some additional income from School Service Level Agreements has been transferred from unrestricted funds to restricted funds to support these projects.

HAF and PL Kicks purchased places on holiday courses from Wanderers Sport in the Community CiC. The transfer between funds figures show the margin between the product sale price and the cost incurred by the CiC.

Bolton Together - Stay, Play and Learn shows a negative closing balance. Funding is received in three month tranches. The payment for June to August 2024 will be received in the next period.

EFLT HMPPS Mentoring shows a negative balance as funding is received in arrears.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 7E07B5A3-7947-4F6E-AB51-0AE0B69E8CF5

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

30. RESTRICTED FUNDS (Single entity)

Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
AJF Commercial 2,331 960 1,029 -
2,262
Armed Forces Covenant 651 -
651
-
-
BigBolton Carol Concert 11,211 -3,510 278 -
7,423
BIG Local - Aspirations 13 -
-

-

13
BMBC Digital Skills -
3,251
680 -
2,571
Bolton at Home - PL Kicks 286 -
286
-
-
Bolton Council - PL Kicks 284 -
49
-
235
Bolton Council Warm Spaces 1 2,680 2,371 -
310
Bolton Council Youth Pride 1,700 -
1,499
-
201
Bolton CVS Knife Angel -
477
477 -
-
Bolton Together - Stay,Playand Learn -
5,651
6,545 -
(894)
Bolton Together 2-11 7,224 24,700 28,825 -
3,099
Bolton Together Internet Safety 3,857 3,560 7,417 -
-
BWFC Fund 36 -
-

-

36
Chairman's Walk 2021 14,492 -
12,631
-
1,861
Chairman's Walk 2023 11,411 -
10,152
-
1,259
Clarion Warm Spaces 1,417 7,100 6,116 -
2,401
Clarion Youth Club 4,603 -
4,550
-
53
CRH Charitable Fund -
7,500
6,665 -
835
CVS Ambition For Ageing 124 -
-

-

124
CVS Bolton UnityProject 15,546 -
15,546
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund 123 -
-

-

123
CVS Bolton's Fund Active Wanderers -
15,000
3,447 -
11,553
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 23 Health and
Wellbeing
8,504 -
8,504
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 25 Community
Assets Development
20 -
20
-
-
CVS Bolton's Fund Round 36 Positive
Activities
19,614 -
19,461
-
153
CVS Covid Response 75 -
75
-
-
CVS DevelopingLocal Communities 2,526 -
933
-
1,593
CVS GP Fed -
2,000
-
-

2,000
CVS Hate Crime 711 -
-

-

711
CVS Health & Well BeingPhysical Activity 1,564 -
1,564
-
-
CVS StandingTogether 278 -
-

-

278
CVS UnlockingWellbeing 8,362 15,247 20,045 -
3,564
Donations - In Memoryof Iain Purslow -
2,503
-
-

2,503
Donations - Wanderers Hearts & Goals 7 -
7
-
-
EFL Knife Crime 507 -
278
-
229
EFLT - Extra Time 513 -
513
-
-
EFLT Fit Fans 2,751 19,240 19,939 -
2,052
EFLT HMPPS Mentoring -
3,400
3,926 -
(526)
EFLT Infrastructure Grant 82 -
12
-
70
EFLT Social Mixing 1,133 -
1,133
-
-

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Docusign Envelope ID: 7E07B5A3-7947-4F6E-AB51-0AE0B69E8CF5

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

30. RESTRICTED FUNDS (Single entity) (Continued)

Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Esure Donation 4 -
4
-
-
European Social Fund 4,417 -
163
-
4,254
FA CommunityShield 1,000 -
991
-
9
Football Foundation 804 -
804
-
-
Football Foundation(Fans Fund) 5,127 -
3,650
-
1,477
Greater Sport VRU 5,332 -
5,332
-
-
HAF 2,989 48,839 48,609 - 3,219
Headstart(BMBC) 17,595 -
10,955
-
6,640
Headstart(EFLT) -
18,239
18,239 -
-
HealthyStadia -
4,500
4,481 -
19
JD Foundation Employability 6,902 40,360 14,108 -
33,154
JD Foundation WSS 13 -
13
-
-
LGBT Pride Underspend 5,527 -
2,023
-
3,504
LGBTQYouth Club Donation -
260
-
-

260
Lightful Digital Skills 4,301 -
4,301
-
-
National LotteryCommunityFund BL One -
49,980
36,476 -
13,504
National Lottery Community Fund Sutton
CommunityHub
-
20,000
2,540 -
17,460
National School Foundation 5,044 -
2,578
-
2,466
Onward Homes -
2,500
508 -
1,992
Panathlon 611 9,251 9,862 -
-
PL Enterprise and Enterprise Challenge 107 -
48
-
59
PL Inspires 12,832 75,000 77,461 -
10,371
PL Kicks 40,823 150,000 185,683 - 5,140
PL Kicks Discretionary 136 -
136
-
-
PL Kicks HolidayActivityFund 1,460 -
-

-

1,460
PL PrimaryStars 6,219 75,000 77,549 -
3,670
PLCF - Continuous Improvement Fund 12,288 20,000 27,892 -
4,396
PLCF Fans Fund EDI -
12,500
4,189 -
8,311
Prince's Trust 1,496 -
368
-
1,128
Public Health - Extra Time 258 -
-

-

258
Public Health - Weight Management 2,330 -
892
-
1,438
Restricted Donations 2,193 -
-

-

2,193
Restricted Donations BWGFC 1,020 -
903
-
117
Schools Contribution - PL Inspires 8,731 -
9,770
5,700 4,661
Schools Contribution - PL PrimaryStars 14,206 -
16,995
14,500 11,711
SkyBet BuildingFuture Foundations -
9,933
-
-

9,933
St James Place -
1,000
823 -
177
Suez -
500
89 -
411
Summer VR 2,863 6,622 9,485 -
-
The Greater Manchester High Sherriff’s
Police Trust
415 -
278
-
137
The Together Fund 988 -
946
-
42
TwinningProject 704 5,476 6,180 -
-
Violence Reduction Unit 13,682 45,029 27,338 -
31,373

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Docusign Envelope ID: 7E07B5A3-7947-4F6E-AB51-0AE0B69E8CF5

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

30. RESTRICTED FUNDS (Single entity) (Continued)

Balance at
30 June 2023
Balance at
30 June 2023

Incoming
Resources

Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfer
between
funds
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
30 June 2024
Balance at
30 June 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Warburtons - Adult Education 222 - - - 222
WEA(GMCA) - 8,372 2,170 - 6,202
WembleyNational Stadium Trust 2,198 - 1,967 - 231
306,794 713,120 802,423 20,200 237,691

Transfers between funds amounting to £20,200 have been made (2023: £24,364) on the following basis.

Premier Leage Charitable Fund funds PL Inspires and PL Primary Stars. Some additional income from School Service Level Agreements has been transferred from unrestricted funds to restricted funds to support these projects.

Bolton Together - Stay, Play and Learn shows a negative closing balance. Funding is received in three month tranches. The payment for June to August 2024 will be received in the next period.

EFLT HMPPS Mentoring shows a negative balance as funding is received in arrears.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 7E07B5A3-7947-4F6E-AB51-0AE0B69E8CF5

BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SINGLE ENTITY) for the Year Ended 30 June 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
Charitable activities
Sport activities
Funded sport activities
Miscellaneous income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Provision of courses, classes and services
Fundraising costs
Cost of raising funds
Governance costs
Auditors’ remuneration
Confirmation statement
Trustees’ insurance
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Total resources expanded
Other recognised Gains/ (Losses)
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Net (Deficit)/ Income
30.6.24
£
98,648
882,712
981,360
6,656
220,418
115,191
342,265
1,323,625
1,256,446
79,748
11,510
13
2,430
10,406
24,359
1,360,553
863
(36,065)
30.6.23
£
88,355
1,030,708
1,119,063
44,794
47,324
207,182
299,300
1,418,363
1,278,331
24,861
7,650
13
1,999
9,847
19,509
1,322,701
-
95,662

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements.

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