,•QioHr8ÈF.foé118995 (England and Wales) Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Wyre Forest Dial-A-Ride Trustees Glen Collins- Chairman lan Redfern - Secretarv Lionel Slack Jonathan Haley Nigel Caldicott Peter S mner Trudi Elliott CBE Sarah Beadsworth Cathy Foster Charity Number 1110002 Bankers HSBC, 13 Church Street, Kidderminster Solicitors Higgs LLP, Waterfront Business Park, 3, Brierley Hill, DY5 ILX Report of the Trustees- Year Endlng January 2025 At the beginning of 2024, we were approached by, Community Tronsport Wyre Forest, who were in need of support following the resignation of key staff. What initially began as an arrangement to provide back-office support gradually evolved into discussions around a potential merger of the two organisations. There were significant hurdles along the way, including the need to seek legal advice to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, which prevented a swift resolution. However, we are pleased to report that on 28th February 2025, Community Tronsport Wyre Forest formally closed, and from 1st March 2025, Wyre Forest Community Transport off icially came into being. The newly expanded service brings additional funding and resources, offering both a volunteer car service and a minibus option. As a larger organisation, we hope this growth will lead to further opportunities for funding and increased recognition. It is important to note that Wyre Forest Dial-A-Ride remains the registered name of the charity, operating under the trading name of Wyre Forest Communlty Transport. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Llonel Slack, who retired after many years of dedicated service as both a driver and Trustee. We also warmly welcome Trudi Elliott, Sarah Beadsworth, and Cathy Foster, who transferred into the new organisation and have already rnade valua ble contributions. As always, we remain deeply grateful to our staff and volunteers for their continued support and service. Chairman
Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2025 Report of the Trustees 1102 Indapondent Examinerfs R8POrt lo the Trust888 Stsiemenl of Financial Activities SleMent of Financial Position Notes lo the Financial Slalem8nls 6109
Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 and the rinancial slatemenls for Ihe charitable company for the year ended 31 March 202fJ. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of AGcounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Rewmmended PraGli¢e applicable lo chaiilies preparing their accounts in accordanc8 Wlth the Financial R8POrting Standard applicablÉ in th8 UK and th8 Rèpublic of Iraland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019}. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objgctives and aims The objective of Ihè cornpany is lo provide a ¢ommunily transport servl¢g loi such of the inhabitants of Wyre Forest and its neighbourhood who neeol of such a seryice because ol age, sickness or disability Imenlal or physicall, poverty, or kcause of a lack of availability of adequate ani public passengèr services. The trustees have ¢onsidÈred the Charity Commision's guidance on publi¢ bernefit, including the guidance 'public bÈnefil'. running 8 charity IPB21'. FINANCIAL REVIEW 8igTrifiGanl 9¥gnts Dunng the year the charity received a signifi(anl non.cash donation In the form of vehicleg from Communlly Transport Wyre Foresl whlch accoui the Increase langlbl8 ffixed assets shown in the Balance Sh8et. Reser4•5 There was a wrplus of £45,763 in the year after adminislralive expenses of £168,630, The balance of un.reslricled funds lo carry forward is £13 This leaves the charity in a reasonably strong position going forward especially with thè litreasing pressuré on funding from local aulhorili8S. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govgrning docurnont The Charity is governed by the Memorandum and Artlcles of As80clalion of Wyre Forest Oial-a-Rid8, a company limited by guarantee under the Companles Ael 2006. Recrultment and appolntment of lrnstees No formal procedure is Gurrenlly in place bul is in the course of beinq established. REFERENCE AND AOMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charlty Charlty r•glslratlon numb•r Company reglstratlon number Prlnclpal address Wyre For8sI Dlal-a-Rlde 1110002 05456793 WFDC Depot Greon Street Kidderminsler Worc8Stershire DY10 1HA
1 of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 Tru$tg9S The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end We as follows.. Mr Gn Michad Collins Mr lan Redfern Mr Jonathan Haley Mr Lionel Slack (Resigned on 17103120251 (Resigned.. 17 March 20251 Mr Nigel Caldicotl lappoinled on 17105120241 (Appointed.. 17 May 20241 Mr Peter Simner lappoinled on 17105120241 (Appoinled.. 17 May 20241 Sarah E Bèadsworth lappointed on 01103J20251 IAppoinl8d.' 01 March 20251 Trudi M Elliott lappoinled on 01103120251 (Appoinled.. 01 March 20251 CAthèrine M Fostar1sJppointed on 01103120251 IAppoinl8d.' 01 March 20251 Secretary Mr lan Redfern Indgpond9rit fjX¥Wlllllg1$ ATidr¥w E S Slitrrw¥y LabUurn House Adams Hill Clenl Slourbridge DY9 9PS Apw.QvEdhy.Ihe,Board,of,TrusleEs.and.srn0dQn ils behalf by 29 Dec8rnber 2025 Mr lan Redf8rn
2of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts ol the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basi$ of report As th6 charity Trustees. who are 8190 dir6clor8 for the purposes of company law, are r68ponsible for th6 preparation of the accounts in accordanc the refjiiirements of Ihp Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Acl'l. Haing satisfied mysplf that the a¢c.oiJnls ol the CompaThy are not r(xLJirpd lo be und&r Part 16 of thè 2006 Act and are 8ligibl6 for indèpèndanl examination. I r8POrt in rasp8cI of my èxamination of your charity's accounts carrii under section 145 of the Charille5 Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Act'l. In carrylng oul my examinats'on I have followed the Directions given by the C Commission under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent •xamln•rs statemenl I have completed my examination. I confirm that no mattèrs have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving rne cause lo believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting r•cDrds w8r8 not k8Pt in r8sp8cI of th8 Company as r8quired by sèction 386 01 th8 2006 Act, or 2. the accounts do not accord with Ihose records,, or 3. the accounts do not comply with the requirements ol sgclion 396 of the 201b Acl other than any requirement Ihal lh8 at.coiJntg give a 'triip. and fAir view, whir.h is nal wnatlp.r rnn4irJerÈd as part nf an indp.pp.ndp.nl examinAlinn', 4. th8 accounts hav• not b88n prepar8d in accordanc8 Wlth the méthods and princip185 01 the Stat8m8nt of R8comm8nd8d Practice lor accounting and reporting by Gharilies applicable lo charilies preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no ¢0nG¥rn$ and havg come 4¢ro$$ no oth¥r rnatlerg in wnn¥rlion with thg ¥xamingtion lo which 4itgnllon $houl¢J bg draivn in this r8POrt in order lo 8nabl8 a propor understanding of the accounts lo b8 reached. Andr8w E S Sherr8y Chartered Accuntant Andrèw E S Shèrray Labumum House Adam$ Hill Cl8nt Slourbridqe DY9 9PS 29 December 2025
3of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Statement of Financial Activities (including Incorne and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 March 2025 Notes UnstrICted 202, funds Income and endowments from: Donalions and lagaciès Other trading activiles Total 74,502 28.36.. 137,891 147.741 212,393 176.10.. Expgndltur• on: Raising funds Total 1166,6301 166,6301 1145,925 1145,925 Net income 45,763 30,1T Reconciliation of fund$ Tolal funds brought lonard Total funds carrlod fotward 90.603 60.421 136,366 90,60..
4of9 Registered Number 05456793 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2025 Noto$ 2025 202, Fixgd assgts Tawible assets 95,863 20.1 95,863 20,1 Current as$el$ Debtors 11,246 33.178 10.00,. 62.93. Cash al bank and in hand 44.424 72.931 Credllors.. amounts falllng du8 wlthln Ong yoaT 10 13,9211 12,532 N•t curr•nt a95•ts 40.503 70,40" Total a5S•ts 1•59 curr•nt liabiliti•s 136.366 90,60.. Net a88ets 136,366 90,60.. Thg lund$ of thg charity Unr8slrict8d incom8 funds 136,366 90.60.. Total funds 136,366 90,60,. For th& year end6d 31 March 2025 the company was enlilled lo exemption Irom audit under $8ction 477 01 the Companies Act 2006 relating 10 panies, Th8 m8rnb8rs hav8 not r8quired th8 company to obtain an audit of ils aecounls for the y8ar in qu•s1ion In aordanCe with 58Ction 476, The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements ol the Acl with respect lo accounting records and the prepara accounls.These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions applicabl8 lo companies subject to the small companies regime. The financi81 $18lemenls were approved and aulhorised lor issue by the Board and signed on ils behalf by.. Mr lan Redfern 29 De¢ember 2025
5of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 1. A¢¢ounling Poli¢ie$ Basis of ac¢ounting The thnancial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical Gosl Convention and in accordance with the Charrties SORP IFRS 1021 'Accountirbg and Reporting by Charitiès.. Slatemant of Recommendad Practica applicablg to charilias praparing their accounts in accordance rith thÉ Financial Reporting Standaid applicable iri Ilie UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 201g}', Financial Reporting Staridard 102 the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021, and the Companies Acl 2006. Wyre Fore51 Dial-a-Ride meets the definition of a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitie$ are initially re¢ognised al hi$loriGal Cost or transaction value unlgss olh8rwisg 5tatgd in thg ralovant accounting policy notelsl. Tanglble flx8d assets Tangible fixed assets are staled al cost or v8lu81ion less depreciation and any provision for impairm8nt. Deprecialion is provided at rates calculated lo write off the ¢x)sl or valuation of fixed asyels, less their estimated reyidual value, over their expected useful li¥es on the follouving basis., Motor Vehicles 250/0 Reducing balance 25Q/g Reducing balance Fixtures and Fittings 2. InGom• from donations and l•gaci9s 2025 202, Unrestrlctod funds Donations rec81V8d 74,502 28.36.. 74,502 28,36., 3. In¢omo oamed from oth•r A¢tivitig$ 2025 202. Unrestricted funds Bus operallng servlces 137,891 147.741 137,891 147,741 4. Expendlture on other tradlng actlvltle8 2025 202. Unrestrlcted funds Bus operating services Suprx>rt ¢osts 36,957 38.241 120,673 107.68,, 166.630 145.921
6of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 5. Analysls of support Costs 2025 2024 Manag6m6nt 120,673 107.681 6. Staff costs and 8molumant¥ 2025 202, Administration Drivttrb (Irid abbi¥l(Irilb 7. Comparatlve for the Ststement of Flnanclal Actlvltlgs The comparative year valu8s on the Stalamènl of Financial Acllvites are for unr8stricl8d funds. 8. Tanglblg flxgd assels Motor FIxtu9 artd Cost or valuatlon Vehlclos Flttlngs Tota At 01 April 2024 Addition5 92.892 8,704 101,5 84.000 120,4301 156,462 84,001 (20,430 185,161 Disposals Al 31 Miiruli 2025 8,T04 Depreclatlon A101 April 2024 73,391 8,009 81.401 Disposals 118,3851 6,114 61,120 (18,385 Charge for year 174 6,2 69,30.. At 31 March 2025 8.183 Nèt book values At 31 March 2025 95,342 521 95,8& Al 31 March 2024 19,501 695 20,1
7of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 9. Debtors 2025 202, Amounts due wlthlffi oneyear: Prapaym8nts and accrued Incornè 11,246 10.00., 11.246 10,00: 10. Crgditors= arnounts falling dug within one y•ar 2025 202, Accruals and deferred income 3,921 2.53., 3,921 2,53,. 11. Movement in fund$ Unrestrlcted Funds B)lan¢• at In¢omlng rosourcos Oulgolng resources Balan¢• a 0110412024 3110312021 General General 90,603 212,393 1166.6301 136.361 90,603 212,393 11fj6,6301 136,361 Unr*stri¢ted Funds . Previ¢ug year Balanoe at Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance a 0110412023 311031202, General General 60,426 176,102 1145,9251 90.60.. 60.426 176,102 1145,9251 90,60.. Purposg of unrgslriGt9d Funds General The purpose of Wyre FO$t Dial a Ride is to provide a cornmunrty Iransport service for su¢h tif Ihe inhabilanls of Wyte Forest and its n&ighbourhood who are in need of such s8tvice.
8of9 Wyre Forest Dial-a-Ride Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 12. Analysls of net assets between funds Tangible flxed assets Nel Current Net Assetr. assets I Illabllltles Unrestrlct8d funds General General 95,863 40,503 136,3& 95,863 40.503 136,361 Previous ygar Tanglbl• flx•d a550t• N•1 curr•nt N•t Ass• a53ets I Illabllltles Unrgstri¢tgd funds General General 20,196 70,407 90.60.. 20.196 70A07 90,60..
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