Registered number: 05585617
Charity number.. 1113075
WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
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CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charitable Company7 its Trustees and
advisers
Chairman's statement
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
ststement of financial activilies
4-12
13-14
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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WEM TOVVN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND
ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Trustees
Mr R D Stokes, lappoinled Chair 21 November 20211
Ms S E Angus-crawshaw lappoinled 9 February 20221
Mr J P Broadhead Iresiqned 15 September 20211
MrA Brown
Ms P Dee lappoinled 15 September 20211
MrJ W Dinsdale
MrP R Jones
Mrs EA Mayer
Mr R A Reeves
Mr G M Soul, IFormal representation of Wem Town Council) lappoinled 12 May
20211
Mrs S Yates, Iresiqned as Chair 21 November 20211
Company registered
number
05585617
Charity registered
number
1113075
Registered office
Wem Town Hall
28-32 High Street
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5DG
Company secretary
Mrs R A Horner lappoinled 21 November 20211
Management and
Administrative Team
Mrs R A Horner, Director
Mrs S Zacharek, Associate Director (resigned October 20211
Mrs P King. General Manager lappoinled November 2021)
Mrs F Nye. Adminislralive and Front of House
Mrs H G Moigan, Pfogramme and Marketing Assistant Iresigned Thnarch 20221
Mis A Williams. WTH Project Co-ordinator
Ms L Duncan. BBO Project co-ordinator18ppoinled January 20221
Ms H Purcell, Cleaning Operative lappoinled October 20211
Accountants
WR Partners
Chartered Accounlanls
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Bankers
Barclays
4446 Castle Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 28U
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The chairman presents his statement for the year.
2021122 has been a challenging year for the Charity. as we alletnpted lo return to normal setvice following
Covid lockdowns and inlerruplions. After the early 2021 lockdown penod we re-opened the doors to the public
in June 2021. and resumed cinema showings in July, with social distancing measures continuing to be In place
for the remainder of the financial year. The government removed the legal limits on social distancing mid- July
2021, but the TrLJslees continued to Cap audiences and continue with measures such as enhanced cleaning
regime, staff mernbers wearing face coverings, and lemperalure checks of staff. volunteers and patrons until
the end of March 2D22.
Allendances at afternoon and evening entertainment events were slow to recover, as nervousness remained
regarding Covid, particularly with local surges in infection be￿een January and March 2022. The choice and
availability of films from dislribulors was impacted throughout the financial year as film releas& dates were
moved at short notice as dislribulors responded lo their own business case changes which made for a
challenging time in effectively promoting entertainment opportunities.
Sarah Zacharek, Associate Director left the organisation al the end of October 2021 after twelve years of
service al Wem Town Hall. Sarah was a key tnember of staff and was integral lo steering the Charity through
the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Trustees thank her for valuable contributions over her years
of service. Sarah's departure resulted In a staffing restructure for the Charity and Pamela King was welcomed
in the newly created position ol General Manager in October 2021. A part-time finance officer post was also
created bul the Charity has struggled to fill this vacancy during the year. Hannah Morgan, Programme and
Marketing Assistant also left the organisalion in March 2022 and we thank her for her contributions particularfy
for the creatlDn of programme branding log05 during her lime with the organisalion
The café, a subsidiary of the Charity, began lo recover well during the financial year thanks In part lo ils good
accessibility and Spa￿ around the tables contributing lo customer confidence in going out, The café has
struggled with recruilmenl of personnel. which has been widely reported across the hospilalily industry but we
hope this will improve in the next financial year.
The Meals on Wheels Service. sel up during the pandemic, and financially supported by the ConnexLSS Housing
Group during the financial year, was eventually taken on by WTH alone, and eonlinues lo support a number of
Wem residents to continue lo live Independently in their own home. 11 was pleasir)g to note thrDughoul the
year, the continued success ol Wem into Work, part of the Building Better Opportunities programme, which
helps local people with confidence building and finding work, training, and volunteering opportunities. The
'W.E.M - Wem Where Everyone Mallers, project was able lo start in September 2021. Funded by The
National Lollery Community Fund the community project has a particular focus on detnenlia friendly activities
and was halted just as Il was about lo start due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The relationship with Wem Town Council remain5 important to the Charity, through their financial support and
regular contact lo share knowledge and support. A new Service Level Agreement has been made between
Wem Town Council and Wem Town Hall Community Trust. The annual amount will reduce from next financial
year owing lo the préssure the Town Council has on their funding plans
During the year, the Trustee5 responded lo a fundraising strategy report that had been complelecl al the end of
March 2021. A workshop was held lo priorilise the recommendations into short, medium, and long-lerm goals
lo better support our ongoing financial viability, which v4ill be extremely important in the coming years.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Wem Town Hall survived the pandemic for several reasons, including good management and the dedication of
an understandably reduced team of volunteers. Principally, however, it wa5 the financial support we received
from the Arts Council, through a second round of funding, and the Government's business support grants that
ensured il was viable for us lo re-open and resume services.
Sue Yales stood down as Chair of the Trust in November 2021. having been in post since December 2018, and
I look over in November 2021. The Trust have agreed that. in future, lo work towards each chairman being
appointed for a two-year period, supported by a vice-chairman, who would in turn become chairman. John
Dinsdale has been appointed vice-chairman for the next financial year 2022123.
Roy Stokes
Chaii of Wem Town Hall Community Trust
Dale".
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The Trustees present their annual report logethei with the financial statements ol the Charitable Company for
the year 1 April 2021 10 31 March 2022. The Annual report serves the purposes ol both a Trusle&s' report and a
direeltsrs, report under company law. The Trustee5 confirm that the Annual report and financial slalemenls of
the charitable company comply with the curient slalulory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's governing document and the provisions of the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice ISORPI
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin2ncial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191.
Since the Charitable Company qLJalifies as small under section 382 of the Cornpanies Act 2006. the Strategic
report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Islralegic Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omi112d.
The organisalion is a charitable eompany limited by guarantee, incorporated on 6th October 2005 (amended by
special resolution on 1 Oth December 20071 and registered ss a charity on 24th February 2006. The company
was established under a Memorandum which establishes the objects and powers of the charitable company.
and il is governed under Its Artic5es of Association. The trust adopted 2 new set ol Articles ol Association more
suitable for ils current operation which were formally adopted on 19th March 2015 and have been registered
with Companies House and The Charities Cornrnission Register. On 27th November 2019, a special resolution
with amendments lo the articles of as50cialion was passed and adopted. This was registered with Companies
House and The Charities Commission In the event of the company being wound up members are required to
contribute an amount not exceeding £10
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The Charity's purposes as sel out in the objects contained in the company's Articles of Association are to..
provide fa¢ililies for the benefit of the inhabilanls of the town ol Wem 2nd the surroullding area in relation lo li}
the advancement of the education of the public in the arts Iiil the advancement of education and training
generally and Iiiil recreation or other leisuTe time occupation in the Interest of social welfare with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the public al large. To deliver on our purposes and aims WFHCT facilitates
social enterprise, community empowerment and community cohesion through an accessible, user-friendly, and
high-qualily venue and programme Our main areas ol activity comprise ol an inclusive arts programme which
ineludes music, theatre. dance, cinema, exhibitions, and work5hop5 and hiring out our premises and seNices
for meetings, fundraising evenings, exercise classes and celebrations, amongst other recreation and leisure
aclivilies. Since 2014 Wem Town Hall has delivered an Into Work programme for local people offering help
and advice in gaining èmployment and further training The success of the piogramme has led lo it becoming
a larger area of activity for the Charity.
In selling objectives and planning for activities, the TrLJslees have given dLJe consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating lo public benefit. including the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity IPB21'.
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IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Objectives and activities Icontinuedl
b. Main activities undertaken to further the Charitable Company's Purposes for the public benefit
How our activities deliver publi¢ benefit".
Through a partnership programme of arts development Wem Town Hall enhances the creative capacity of the
cler community by presenting a broad range of arts events for enjoyrnent and education and providing
opportunities to celebrale and promote local dislincliveness.
We provide facilities that no other venue can offer for the inhabitants of Wem and the surrounding areas.
We have a charging policy which includes a community and service lo community discounled hire rale lo
make sure our facilities are affordable to the public.
The broad offer of leisure activities, Many with discounted rates promotes greater inclusion, improving the life
of the Inhabitants of Wem and the surrounding areas.
Providing SUPPDrt Into employment, the Into Work project benefits residents and the local economy promoting
greater community resilience and well-being.
c. Volunteers
On 31st March 2D22 Wem Town Hall's volunteer team numbered 57 volunteers. They participate in all areas
of the charity's delivery and without their time and dedication Wem Town Hall would not be the venue il Is
today. Throughout the 2021122 financial year the venue was closed to the public during April and May
excepting for the weekly Thursday market which was supported by our volunteer team acting as slewards. The
Charity continued to be strongly supported by the volunteer team who were keen lo support the Charity in re-
opening the venue once more and lo offer a welcorning covid secure venue when we did open. The meals on
wheels service delivery project supporting elderly and vulnerable people during the pandemic could not have
continued without the SLJPPOrt of volunteers who support the coordination with contacting and delivery. During
venue operational month5 the venue is supported by more than 132 hours volunteering per week. In pure
monetary terms the value ol volunteer support is more than £68,000 per year. A volunteer handbook sets out
our policies and procedures. Volunteers are briefed before each task 2nd thanked for their contribLJlions so
they understand the important part they play in the success of the venue. We hold volunteer social events
Iwice a year al which the trust formally thanks volunteers for their support. The functiDns a150 help volunteers
to rneel each other and generally enjoy their exPerien￿S more which contributes to our high level of volunteer
relenlion.
During 2021122 due lo months closed and a locus on re-opening, the Charity hosted one social
event in December 2021. During the 2020121 financia1 year the number of active volunteers dropped from 65
10 51. The number of active volunteers on 31 st March 2022 was 57 with some volunteers deciding not lo return
after the covid pandemic. The Trustees will be focusing on volunteer recruitment over the next financial year
lo support the Charity.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
The 2021122 Financial Year continued lo be a challenging operating environment due lo the continued effects
ol the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Charity was awarded £41,582 from the second round of the Arts Council Culture Recovery fund lo support
core costs between April and June 2021. As the timeline for exiling the early 2021 covid lockdown became
known the Trustees decided the best course of action for the Charity's ongoing viability was to delay re-opening
of the venue until the beginning of June except for the Thursday market which was open throughout as it
provided essential services. Savings were made on the expected oulgoings due to being closed in the first
Ihiee months of the financial year and the Arts Council allowed grant recipients lo extend the funding period the
grant covered so Ihat it may be fully ulilised. This allowance was vital lo the Charity's ongoing viability within
the financial year: and wthout il the Charity Trustees may have been forced lo consider the winding down of
the Charity.
Arts Programme
The Wem Town Hall arts programme seeks lo establish a broad programme of high-qualily arts activities and
events Ilheatie, music, dance, filtll, satellite broadcasts, visual arts. and crafts exhibitions. elc.} for the benefit
of local people and visitors lo the area. 169 Arts Events took place through 10 months of the year (June 21
March 221 This was a marked increase from 42 events delivered in the 202012021 financial ye2r though not
back lo the 247 events In the 201912020 financial year. Legal limits on social distancing were removed in July
2021 and we experienced a very measured return of audiences Over September and October 2021 as
consLJmer confidence In allending events developed. The etnergence of the Omicron variant in November and
December proved lo be a setback as virus cases increased locally and consumer confidence dipped once
more. Although legal limits on social distancing were removed in July 2021 the Charity worked lo a reduced
sealing capacity in ils main event space for the remainder of the Financial Year to still allow a degree ol social
distancing whilst we encouraged attendance,
ighlighls of the Arts Programme included the return Df live music, a collaborative dance workshop and
performance between Wem Youth Club and Krump Dance artist Joshua Nash and a film season funded by the
Film Hub Vvesl Midlands Film Exhibition FLJnd that profiled films with a theme of strength and resilience
featuring topics such as disability, LGBT+ race, homelessness, cultural displacement. and courage. The
versatile gallery space continued as a dual café gallery space with selling exhibitions showeasing local artists
throughout Ihe year.
Hires
Room Hire availability resumed In June 2021 and performance mirrored that of the arts programme. A vast
increase wag noted on the previDU5 year's hires as the end of March 2022 saw the Charity reach 328 hires
Icornpared 10 38 al March 20211 bul that only represents jLJSt over half the IDlal hiies seen al the end ol March
20201600 lotall.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guaranteel
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Achievernents and performance Icontinuedl
Wem into Work Project
The Chaiily has been delivering the Wem into Work project since In 2014. Through the project we provide
bespoke one lo one support lo job seekers to supply them with the skills and help they need lo find
etnploymenl. Collaborating with the participants, the key worker addresses the barriers lo finding employment
that the clients are experiencing. Most often support needed consists of help with CV writing, job hunting
support, confidence building, interview skills practice & techniques and general & bespoke training. In January
2017, the Charity began delivering the Into Work Project as part of Building Better Opportunities Shropshiie.
The funding supports projects in England that tackle poverty and promote social inclusion. 11 is funded by the
European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund ancl has been extended lo March 2023. The
Iru5tees see this project as a valuable way of contributing Ils skills lo the local economy and helping achieve
the Charity's aims of advancing training and education for the Inhabitsnls of Wem. When Sarah Zacharek.
Associate Director ol Wem Town Hall left the organisalion In November 2021 a new part lime key worker was
recruited lo support the project delivery, Lisa Duncan, who started In January 2022.
Where Everyone Matters Project
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, W.E. M - Where Everyone Matters is a three-year community
project focusing on loneliness and people living with Dementia. Due lo the covicl 19 pandemic and largeled
beneficiaries being some of the most vulnerable in the Community, It was decided lo delay the start of the
project until September 2021. The project creates opportunities for those living with dementia and their carers
lo lake part in activities together In a welcoming and supportive environment.
Meals on Wheels Project
The Charity secured fvnding from Connexus Housing Group lo support meals on wheels activity during the
202112022 financial year, Meals on Wheels supply hol meals on Mondays and Fridays al a reasonable cost to
those in need within the local community. The project usèd the services of café businesses In Wem as well as
Wem Town Hall's own catering facility and from September 2021 Wem Town Hall's catering facility became
the sole meal provider. This change was made lo better support the growing seNice as Wem Town Hall has
larger premises lo facililale the cooking and easy a¢￿$S for co51eclion of the meals by the volunteers. In
March 2022, the Charity was grateful to Wern Rotary Club who granted a request of funding towards a new
oven to Gook the tneals on wheels food.
Financial review
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charitable Company
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence foi the foresee3ble future. For this reason, they
continue lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial slalements
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IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEOI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
b. Financial review
Despite the continuing impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the Charity's day-to-day business, the trading
position lor the year ended 31 Maich 2022 has resulted in a surplus of £14,272. This was in part due lo the
Arts Council Culture Recovery Grant which covered core costs of the Charity and was able to be used over a
IDnger timeframe than the initial April-June period. In response lo the Omicron variant itnpacling the hospilalily
and leisure sector In December 2021 the Government provided businesses in this sector with a further
business support grant which was paid al the end of March 2022 and contributed to the surplus al the end of
financial year.
Income came from service level agreements honoured by our partners Iwem Town Council £22,000,
Shiopshire Council £4,000), covid 19 business support grants 1£16,0001 and the Government and Arts CoLJn¢il
funded Cultural Recovery Fund Grant 1£41.5821. Reflation of reserves was a key element the first culture
covery grant in the 2020121 financial year. Thanks to further covid support funds in the 2021122 financial
year the feserves were not called on during the 2021122 financial year.
Total expenditure for the year increased lo £216.030 on 3151 March 20221£175,916 at March 20211. This is in
alignment with the Trustees financial expectation5 for the year based on the programme, projects and baseline
core cost occurring within the year.
c. Reserves policy
The Trustees have considered the charity's requirement for reserves in light of the main risks to the
organisalior). The lease of Wem Town Hall is a full repairing lease and due to the high loottall increasing
amounts of funding will be required lo maintain the high standard of the building and facilities. In addition, a
level of reserves is required lo cover emergency situations that may arise from time to lime. The Trustees and
Team have worked tirelessly lo achieve a level of reserves sel out in 2014 bul now that has been reached the
demands on the building and facilities are ever greater whilst activity increases, and Il is now considered that a
minimum level of £100.000 reserves is necessary. The Trustees recognise that increasing costs make il more
difficult lo generate surplus funds towards this target. Hr)wever, the aim continues lo be to reach the iequired
level within the medium term. Free reserves on 31 March 2022 were £88.68712021 £74,415)
d. Principal funding
In 2021122 the Charity's primary income stream was from thè provision of facilities and services bLJI il is notable
that 25°/D of the year's income was from Covid-19 support grants. Service Level agreement Incorne from Wem
Town Council and Shropshire Council has been, and continues lo be pivotal in demonstrating local support for
the Charity and gaining investment from Trusts and Foundations.
Risk managernent
The Charity Iruslees have given consideration to the major risks lo which the charity is exposed and satisfied
themselves that systems or procedures are established in older lo manage those risks.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Structure. governance and management
a. Constitution
Wem Town Hall Community Trust is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was sel up
by a Trust deed.
The company is consliluled under a Trust deed and is a registered charity number 1113075.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The directors of the company as registered al companies house are also charity trustees for the purposes of
charity law. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the director5 of the charity
are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they musl be re-èlected al the next Annual General
Meeting The directors may appoint a person who is willing lo act lo be a director al any point in the year. The
maximum number of directors is ￿e1ve and may not be less than six. All directors give their time voluntarily
and received no benefits from the Charity.
The Trustees have agreed lo work towards a rnodel of a Chair of Trustees being appointed for a hvo-year
period SUPPDrted by a Vice Chair who will in turn become Chair
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
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structure J governance and management Icontinuedl
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
Wem Town Hall Community Trust has a Manageinenl Committee of up lo twelve members who meet quarterly
and are responsible for the strategic difeclion and policy of the charity. Al present the committee has len
members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. A scheme of
delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the seNices rest with the Director ol
Wem Town Hall. Four Trustees form a Finance and Personnel Committee that meets not less than four limes
year and is responsible for presenting a draft budget lo the Management Committee for the following financial
year no later than the 31 sl of December.
Due lo staff resignations during the course of the financial year the Trustees responded to the opportunity lo
change the structure of the staff team. A General Manager post was Created lo be responsible for the effective
managerllent of the Wem Town hall building operations on a day-104ay basis. The post was filled by Pamela
King fiom 1 sl October 2021. A new part time finance officer role was created but rerllained vacant at the end
of March 2022. The Director post retumed to be a full-time post in October 2021 Ipreviously 0.8 postl
Two Trustees together with the WTH Director and WFH Associate Director IWTH General ￿anager from
October 20211 form the House Committee which meets not less then three times per year to monitor and
respond lo the ongoing building management and maintenance programmes.
One member ol the Finance and Personnel Committee meets with the Director monthly to assess progress and
ensure good praGliceldelivery. The Director of Wem Town Hall is responsible for ensuring that the charity
delivers the services specified ancl that key performance indicators are met. The Director ensures that the
small staff team continues lo develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice. The
Associate Director was particularly responsible lor the efleGtive finance opeotions and the Director look over
this respon5ibilily when the Associate Director left the Charity in October 2021. The Wem into Work project co-
ordinator Ipart of the Building Better Opportunities Programmel works lull time and solely on the project. The
full-time worker was supported by a new part-lime worker working solely on the project from January 2022.
The Adminislralion & Front of House Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the volunteer team as well as
administering room hires, gallery coordination and display Cabinets. The Programme and Marketing Assistant
is a duty manager and Coordinates the marketing and publicity for the venue as well as assisting the Director in
programming responsibilities. In February and March 2022 the Programme and Marketing and Front of House
(FOHI and Administialion staff members also resigned their posts notifying the Charity of their inletTrlions to take
up new opportunitie5. The Iruslees were reviewing the roles and responsibilities of these posts al the end of the
rinancial year with a view to better supporting the Charity's work.
The Charity's policies and Pro￿dureS such as health and safely, equal opportunities, safeguarding,
volunteering and grievances are reviewed by Trustees annually and updated where necessary.
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IA ¢ompany limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
structure, governance and management Icontinuedl
d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Most Trustees are already lamiliar with the practical work of the charity having been encouraged lo attend or
volunteer al public events. New Trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training
sessions lo lamiliarise themselves with the charity and the context within which il operates. These are jointly
led by the Chair of the board and the Director of Wem Town Hall and cover.
The obligations of Trustees.
The main documents which sel out the operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and
Articles ol Association.
Resourcing and the current financial position as sel out in the latest published accounts.
e. Serious Incidents
There have been no cases of serious incidents that have risked or resLJlled in significant loss of the charity's
money or assets. damage lo the charity's propety or harm lo the charity's work, beneficiaries, or reputation.
f. Relatod parties
None of our Iruslees receive remuneration or benefit for their work with the charity. Any connection between a
Iiuslee or senior staff member of the charity with a contracted partner musl be disclosed lo the full board of
Iruslees.
Plans for future periods
The Charity expects further dislurballce to its opeialion In the 22123 financial year as it continues lo recover
from the covid 19 pandemic effects. Duè lo the staffing changes the Charity experienced during the 2021122
rinancial year some of the future period plans scheduled for 21122 have been carried over Into plans lor the
year ending 31 sl March 2023.
In the next twelve months the Charity plans lo..
Reevaluate the WTH Business Plan.
Hold volunteer drives lo recruit more volunteers.
Undertake a comrnunity consullalion lo gauge current and future priorities of the local community to be
fed into the Charity's future projects and service delivery plans.
Undertake a review of artistic policy with key partners and beneficiaries specifically priori11sing the
Charity's commitment to build on and develop more creative opportunities lor young people
Continue lo be a member of, and proaGlively support the work of the Culture Consortium Shropshire.
To continue in the implementation of the fundraising slralegy in line with business planning focusing on
the Friends membership scheme.
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IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Statement of Trustees, responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charitable Company lor the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢licel.
Company law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company
law, the Trustees musl not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a Irue and
fair view ol the slate of affairs of the Charitable Company and of its incoming resources and application of
reSoUr￿s, including Its Income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial slatemenls. the
TrLJStees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly..
observe the methods and principle5 of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021,.
make judgments and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable UK Ac¢ounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls",
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless Il is inappropriate lo presume that the
Charitable Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufticienl lo show and explain
the Charitable Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position
of the Charitable Company and enable them lo 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by".
Mr R D Stoke5
Chair ol Trustees
Dale..
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent Examiner's Reportto the Trustees of Wem Town Hall Community Trust I'the
Charrtable Cornpany'l
I report to the charity Trusteès on my examination of the aecounls ol the Charitable Company lor the year
ended 31 March 2022.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charitable Company land ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
{'Ihe 2006 Acl'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charitable Company are not required lo be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the
Charitable Company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. In
carrying out my examination I have ft)Ilowed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my exarninalion. I confirm that no maller5 have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe.
accounting records were not kept in respect of Ihe Charitable Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records, or
the accounts do not comply with the accour)ling requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. vi2w which is not a maller considered as part of
an independent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepaied in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice for accounting an(J reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stanctard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have come across no other rnatters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reachecl.
This report is made solely lo the Charitable Company's Trustees. as a body. in accordance with Part 4 01 the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate tD the
Charitable Company's Trustees those mallers l am required to slate to them In an Independent èxaminer's
report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility
lo anyone other than the Charitable Company ancl the Charitable Company's Trustees as a bocly, for my work
or for this report.
Signed".
Dated.
0111212022
T Lunt
BA FCCA MIRPM
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY2 6LG
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Note
Income from..
Grants, donations and legacies
Charitable activities
92,659
65.524
72.119
164,778
65,524
207,651
72,694
Total income
158.183
72.119
230,302
220,345
Expenditure on-
Charitable activities
143,911
72.119
216,030
715.976
Total expenditure
143,911
72,119
216,030
IT5,916
Net movement in funds
14,272
14,272
44,429
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
74,415
14,272
74,415
14,272
29,986
44.429
Total funds carried forward
88,687
88,687
74,415
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 18 to 28 form part of thes& financial stalernents.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited k)y guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05585617
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Note
Fixed assets
Investments
10
Current assels
Stocks
1.247
5,420
114,30S
842
14,726
707,905
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
12
120,972
123,473
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
13
132,2861
(49.059)
Net eurrent assets
88,686
74,474
Total assets less current liabilities
88,687
74,415
Total net assets
88,687
14,415
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 05585617
BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUEDI
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2921
Note
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
14
88,687
74,415
Total funds
88,687
74,415
The Charitable Company was entitled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Tru51ees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirefflents of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial slalements.
The f nancial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject lo
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and aulhofised for issue by the Trustees and signed on Ih&ir behalf by..
Mr R D Stokes
(Chair of Trustees)
Date".
The note5 on pages 1810 28 form part of these financial statements.
83 11 el.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
General infomiation
The organisalion is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee. incorporated Dn 6th October 2005
lamended by special resolution on 1 Oth December 20071 and registered as a Charity on 24th February
2006. The Company was established under a Memorandum which establishes the objects and powers of
the Charitable Company, and it is governed under Ils Articles of Association. The trust adopted a new
sel of Articles of Association more suitable for its current operation which were formally adopted on 19th
March 2015 and have been registered with Companies House and The Charities Commission Register.
In the event of the company being wound up members are required lo contribute an amount not
exceecling £10.
The Charity's purposes as sel DUI in the objects contained in the company's Articles ol Asso¢ialion are
lo.. provide facilities for the benefit of the inhabilanls of the town of Wem and the surrounding area in
relation lo lil the advancement of the education of the public in the arts lill the advancement of
education and training generally and liiil recreation or other leisure lime occupation in the interest of
social welfare with the object of Improving the conditions of life for the public al large.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial slalemen15 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Sland2rd applicable in the UK
ancl Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Wem Town Hall Community Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or Iransaelion value unless olherwse
slated in the relevant accountin9 policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company hss enlillemenl lo the income, il is probable
that the Income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are Included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balan￿ of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown In the relevant
fund8 on the Balance sheet. Where income is received In advance of entillemenl of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred ineome. Whère enlillemenl occurs
before income is received, the income is accrued.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Ac¢ounting policies Icontinuedl
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo Iransler economi
benefit to a third paty, il Is probable that a transfer ol economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by
aclivily. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single
8Gtivity are allocated directly to that a¢livily, Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity
and support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned between those
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the
basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion ol the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred Dn directly undertaking the aclivilie5 which further the
Charitable Company's objectives, as well as any associated support ¢os15.
All expenditure Is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Government grants
Governtnenl grants are accounted for in the Slalemenl of Financial Activity upon receipt.
2.5 Investments
Fixed asset Investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised al their
Iransa¢lion cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet dale, unless the
value cannot be measured reliably in which case il is measured al cost less impairment. Investment
gains and losses. whether realised or unrealised. are combined and presented as 'GainsllLossesl on
inveslmenls. in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities.
2.6 Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and nel realisable value after making due allowance for
obsolete anLI slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of
fixed and variable overheads.
2.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the selllemenl amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts dije.
2.8 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less fiom the dale of acquisition Dr opening of the deposit or similar
account.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies (Continued
2.9 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet dale as a result of a past
event. il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the
amount of the Settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilitie5 are recognised al the amount that the Charitable Company anlicipales it will pay lo settle
the debt or the amount il has received as advanced payments for the gwds or seNices Il Fnust
provide.
2.10 Financial Instruments
The Charitable Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as
basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value
and subsequently measuied al their settletnent value with the exceplior) of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at amort15ed cost using the effective Interesl method.
2.11 Pensions
The Charitable Company operates 8 defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge
represents the amounts payable by the Charitable Company to the fund In respect of thè year.
2.12 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charitable Company and which have not been
designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used In accordance with specific reslriclions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charitable Company for particular PLJrposes. The costs of
raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of
each re51ricled fund is sel out in the notes to the financial statements.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITYTRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Income from grants. donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Donations
Grants
Government grants
Similar incoming resources
465
7,424
83.684
1,086
465
34,679
128,548
1,086
454
10,946
795, 571
680
27,255
44,864
92,659
72,119
164,778
207, 651
Total 2021
175, 584
32,067
207,651
Government grant income Includes funding from The Town Council. Shropshire Council. Arts Council
England: the Coronaviius Job Retention Scheme. Kickstarter grants, English European Social Fund
IESFI and Business Support grants These are Included within the table below.
Grant income
2022
2021
Town Council
Shropshire Council Lease Agreement
Shropshire Council Commissioning
Arts Council England
Meals on Wheels
22,000
22,000
fo,ooo
4,000
83,165
946
19, 746
34,593
32,067
4,000
41,582
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
8LJsiness Support Grant
Building Better Opportunities
BFI Audience hubs
102
16.000
41.215
2.655
27,255
2.644
2,125
3,649
W. E.M. Dementia Friendly
Meals on Wheels
Other grant income
Kickstarter
163,227
206,517
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Event and venue income
54,937
7.419
3,168
54,937
7,419
3,168
6.262
4, 766
1,686
Wem Market income
Friends and Member5. subscriptions
65,524
65.524
12,694
Total 2Q21
12,694
12,694
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activiti¢s
Summary by fund type
Unrestrieted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Event and venue income
143,911
72,119
216,030
175,916
Tot812021
775.916
175,916
Analysis of expenditure by a¢tivitie5
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
Support
costs
2022
Totsl
funds
2022
Total
funds
2Q21
Event and venue income
78,585
137,445
216.030
175,916
TDlal 2021
4.536
777,380
175,916
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA cornpany limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Analysis of expenditure by activities (continuodl
Analysis of direct costs
Event and
venue
income
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Staff costs
56,351
18,138
4,096
56,351
18,138
4.096
Event costs
W.E.M. Dementia Friendly
4,536
78,585
78.585
4,536
Tol812021
4,536
4. 535
Analysis of support costs
Event and
venue
income
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
2022
Staff costs
Facility maintenance
Facility running costs
General expenses
Accountancy and Independant Examination fees
Insurance
69,807
19,749
39,150
2,748
1,475
3,753
750
69.807
19.749
39,150
2,748
1.475
3.753
750
13
107,499
22,151
29.643
2.2T3
7. 100
3,701
5,000
13
Consultancy fees
Professional fees
13
137,445
137,445
171.380
Total 2027
7 71,380
771,380
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent examiner'$ remungration
2022
2027
Fees payablè lo the Charitable Company's independent examiner for the
independent examination of the Charitable Company's annual accounts
1.300
1, 100
Staff costs
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution lo defined contribution pension schemes
117,266
4,685
4.207
700.037
3.37Q
4, 092
126.158
107,499
The average number of persons employed by the Charitable Company during the year was as follows.
2022
No.
2021
Employees
No employee received remuneration amounting ID more than £60,000 in either year.
Trustees, remuneration and expenses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2021- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2022, expensès lolalling £740 were reimbursed or paid directly 10 1
Trustee (2021 £NIL lo Trustee). The reimbusement related to costs involved with the Dance
programme.
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
10.
Fixed asset investments
Trade
investments
Cost or valuation
Al 31 March 2022
Net book value
Al 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
Wem's Truly Scnjmplious Catering Company Limile¢Y (Company number 88849411 is a subsidiary
undertaking of the Charitable Company. The Charitable Company holds 100Q/o of the shares In the
subsidiary.
Wem's Truly Scrurnplious Catering Company Limited made a piofil of £830 during the year, and held
net assets of £1,931 al the year end.
11.
Stocks
2022
2021
Bar stock
1,247
842
12. Debtors
2022
2021
Due within one year
Trade debtors
539
392
14,334
Other debtors
4.881
5.420
14. 726
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
Creditor5- Amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
Trade Creditors
Accruals and deferied income
862
31.424
9.308
39.751
32,286
49.059
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds- current year
Balance at
31 March
2022
Balance at 1
April 2021
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
74,415
158,183
1143,9111
88.687
Restricted funds
Kickstart
Wem into Work
3,649
41.215
27.255
13,6491
141.2151
127,255)
W.E.M. Dementia Friendly
72,119
172,119}
Total of funds
74,415
230,302
1216,0301
88.687
Restricted funds comprise of:
Kickslart
supporting people into employment.
Wem into Work- part of Building Beller Opportunities Shropshire, provision of one lo one support lo job
seekers.
W.E.M. Dementia Friendly - creating opportunities for those living with dementia and their carers to take
part In activities together.
statemgnt of funds - prior year
Balance at
37 March
2021
Balan￿ al
l April 2020
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
29,986
220,345
(175,916J
14,415
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WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysi5 of net assets between funds - current year
Unrestri¢ted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Trade investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
120,972
132,2861
120.972
132.2861
Total
88.687
88.687
Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year
Unreslricled
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Trade investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
123,473
(49, Q59)
123,473
r49.059)
Total
74,415
74,415
16.
Pension commitments
The Charity paid pension contributions of £4,207 during the year12021.. £4,092). Al the year end there
were contributions payable of £nil.
17. Related party transactions
Wem's Truly Scrumptious Catering Company Ltd (Registration number.. 88849411 is a subsidiary of
Wem Town Hall Cornmunity Trust
During the year Wem's Truly Scrumptious Caterin9 Company paid Wem Town Hall £1.08612021.. £nill.
Wem Town Hall paid Wem's Truly Scrumptious Catering Company £5.312 12021.. £6,847) during the
year.
Al the year end Ihere was £1,630 12021". £1,6301 owed lo Wem Town Hall from Wem's Truly
Scrumptious Catering Company.
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