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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08049065 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148992

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

for

The Wire Gymnastics Club
Harts Limited
Westminster House
10 Westminster Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1BX
The Wire Gymnastics Club

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14
The Wire Gymnastics Club

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended30April2022.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of
AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

ThepromotionofcommunityparticipationinhealthyrecreationforthebenefitoftheinhabitantsofWarringtonand the
surrounding area, by the provision of facilities and coaching for gymnastics.

Significant activities

WecontinuetoattractgymnastsfromManchester,Liverpool,WiganandStHelens,aswellasvariousareas of
Warrington and aim to provide high quality facilities and gymnastics coaching for all members.
TheclubwasaccreditedGymMarkandClubMarkbyBritishGymnastics(BG);thesport'sgoverningbodyin March
2011.TheGymMarkSchemehasbeendevelopedbyBG,inpartnershipwithSportEnglandandHomeCountry Sports
Councils.Itspurposeistorecogniseclubswhicharecommittedtoprovidingqualityexperiences,thusencouraging young
peopletotakeupthesport,whilstfocusingonimprovingtheirtalentandmaintaininglifelongparticipationinthe sport.
British Gymnastics carry out inspections and assessments of all clubs awarded the GymMark and The Wire Gymnastics
Clubreceivedaglowingreport.Commentsmentionedwere,'veryorganised','everythingpreparedtoahigh standard',
'most organised club they had seen'.
The Club continues to apply for and receive several 'low level' awards.

Public benefit

TheCharityisopentoallchildrenandyoungpeopleregardlessofethnicity,sexualorientationorability.We offer
classesfrompre-schooltoyoungadults.Thecatchmentareawithinwhichweworkisinthetop10% deprivation
nationally.Thecharitycontinuestooffergymnastsofallagesasafeandsecureplacetopracticeandenjoy gymnastics,
providing the opportunity to participate in healthy and structured activities.

Volunteers

Wecontinuetorelyonanumberofvolunteerstocoachgymnastics,carryoutthewelfarefacilitiesandencourage the
oldermemberstogetinvolvedwiththeyoungerclasses,creatingafamily,nurturingenvironment.Inarecent parents
questionnairethiswasoneofthepositiveaspectsoftheclubthatwashighlighted.AllvolunteersareDBSchecked. We
are very grateful to parents and friends who give up their time for the benefit of our club and its members.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Ourgymnasticsprogrammehasbeenverypopularwithover400gymnastsbenefittingfromregularattendanceat the
dailytrainingsessions.Wehavebeenabletoenterteamsatvariousagegroupsintocompetitionsaroundthe country,
withfantasticresults.TheWirehashadsomeextraordinaryachievementsoverthepastyear.Wecontinuetobeone of
the most successful club at National and Club Grades within the region..
WehavehadmanyofourmembergymnastsatallagegroupscompeteatBritishNationalFinals,aswellasat British
and English Championships.We also attended a summer international comp in USA.

Fundraising activities

Wehaveuseda numberofopportunitiestogeneratefunds,andtheincomefromthissourcethisyearhasbeen £13,154
(2021£15,047).Salesofclothinghavebeenthemostsuccessful,aswellasraffles,cakesales,sleepoversand the
summerparty.OurChristmasandsummerinvitationalcompetitionshavebecomeverypopularontheclub gymnastics
circuitandhavehelpedtogenerateadditionalincome.TheChristmascompetitiontakingplaceover5days,being our
most successful fundraiser to date.
Parents and members successfully raised funds in the year through a variety of sponsored events and activities.
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

Themainsourceofincomeisfromattendancefeesandthehostingofevents.Overallincomeincreasedto £220,602
(2021 £220,137).
Total expenditure was £257,549 (2021 £189,391), giving a  deficit of £36,947 (2021 profit £30,746).

Reserves policy

The Charityhasa policyofmaintainingminimumbank reservesof£10,000,sothatroutineexpenditurecan be metfor at
least3monthsintheeventofreductionsinincome.Theunrestrictedbankaccountsat30thApril2022were £65,039
(2021 £97,748).

FUTURE PLANS

Theclubhasregisteredtotakealmost40gymnaststoAmsterdamforthe2023WorldsGymnaestrada,with rehearsals
beginningbeforeChristmas2022.WewillbeperformingatseveralGBGymfusioneventsinthewarmup to
Gymnaestrada.WealsohaveourhighestnumberofentriesatboththeEnglishChampionshipsandBritish Championships
in February/March 2023.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
MemorandumandArticlesincorporated27thApril2012asamendedbySpecialResolutionregisteredat Companies
House on 4th September 2012.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

TrusteesareselectedforthecontributionthattheycanmaketothevariousactivitiesoftheClub.Thisincludes instructing
and coaching, welfare of children and professional skills.

Organisational structure

TheclubispredominantlyrunbytheHeadCoach,EmmaDoherty,whohassupportfromagroupofcoaches who
volunteer their time to the club.
TheTrusteesmeetatleastfourtimesa yeartoreviewtheprogressoftheclubandagreefutureplansforthecharity. At
thequarterlymeetingsvariousaspectsoftherunningoftheclubarediscussedanddecisionsmade.Thereisa separate
fundraising committee which focuses on raising funds for the club.
The Wire Gymnastics Club charity commenced operation in April 2012.

Induction and training of new trustees

Trusteesaregiveninstructioninallaspectsofsafety,welfareandchildprotection.Everyoneontheboardof directors
undergoes a CRB check as directed by British Gymnastics.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

08049065 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1148992

Registered office

Unit E3, Oak Court
Trident Business Park
Warrington Road
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 6AX
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

Trustees

Ms E A Doherty
Mrs C M Barrick
Ms R V Abela (resigned 26.6.21)
Ms S J Allen
Ms C J Barrick
Ms R L Gidman
Ms L Hood
Ms S F Medina

Company Secretary

Mrs K F Doherty

Independent Examiner

David Taylor
FCA
Harts Limited
Westminster House
10 Westminster Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1BX

COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

The Charity commenced operating in April 2012.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
....................................................................................
Ms E A Doherty - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Wire Gymnastics Club

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Wire Gymnastics Club ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)youareresponsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportin respectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccountsas carried
outundersection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I havecompletedmyexamination.I confirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentionin connectionwiththe examination
giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I havenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersin connectionwiththeexaminationtowhichattentionshould be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Taylor
FCA
Harts Limited
Westminster House
10 Westminster Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1BX
Date: .............................................
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Gymnastic Events
Other trading activities
2
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Gymnastic Events
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
11
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
7,889
195,570
13,154
8
216,621
64,471
193,078
257,549
(40,928)
(1,948)
(42,876)
101,066
58,190
Restricted
funds
£
1,431
2,550
-
-
3,981
-
-
-
3,981
1,948
5,929
3,618
9,547
30.4.22
Total
funds
£
9,320
198,120
13,154
8
220,602
64,471
193,078
257,549
(36,947)
-
(36,947)
104,684
67,737
30.4.21
Total
funds
£
9,816
195,268
15,047
6
220,137
48,605
140,786
189,391
30,746
-
30,746
73,938
104,684
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Balance Sheet

30 April 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
41,263
1,282
975
65,039
67,296
(50,369)
16,927
58,190
58,190
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
11,637
11,637
(2,090)
9,547
9,547
9,547
30.4.22
Total
funds
£
41,263
1,282
975
76,676
78,933
(52,459)
26,474
67,737
67,737
58,190
9,547
67,737
30.4.21
Total
funds
£
46,370
671
2,545
101,366
104,582
(46,268)
58,314
104,684
104,684
101,066
3,618
104,684
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 30 April 2022.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
30 April 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon .............................................
and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
Ms E A Doherty - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January 2019)',
FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistorical cost
convention.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
theamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforon an accrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetoveritsestimated useful
life.
Plant and machinery- 25% on reducing balance

Taxation

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

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesonastraightline basis
over the period of the lease.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

30.4.2230.4.21
££
Fundraising events 13,15415,047
continued...
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

30.4.22 30.4.21
£ £
Deposit account interest 8 6
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
30.4.22 30.4.21
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 13,753 15,458
Other operating leases 72,142 74,024

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

MsEADohertywaspaidremunerationof£4,831(2021£8,258)duringtheyearinrelationtoher employment
with the Charity.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended30April2022norfortheyear ended
30 April 2021.

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
30.4.22 30.4.21
Trainers 12 8
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

7.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Gymnastic Events
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Gymnastic Events
Total
Unrestricted
fund
£
9,416
195,268
15,047
4
219,735
48,605
140,786
189,391
Restricted
funds
£
400
-
-
2
402
-
-
-
Total
funds
£
9,816
195,268
15,047
6
220,137
48,605
140,786
189,391
continued...
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

7.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
fund
£
NET INCOME
30,344
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
70,722
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
101,066
8.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
property
£
COST
At 1 May 2021
3,504
Additions
-
At 30 April 2022
3,504
DEPRECIATION
At 1 May 2021
2,105
Charge for year
349
At 30 April 2022
2,454
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 April 2022
1,050
At 30 April 2021
1,399
9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Restricted
funds
£
402
3,216
3,618
Plant and
machinery
£
176,865
8,646
185,511
131,894
13,404
145,298
40,213
44,971
30.4.22
£
1,282
Total
funds
£
30,746
73,938
104,684
Totals
£
180,369
8,646
189,015
133,999
13,753
147,752
41,263
46,370
30.4.21
£
671
Total
funds
£
30,746
73,938
104,684
continued...
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Accrued expenses
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Malta
Amercia
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are a
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Amercia
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Malta
Amercia
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.5.21
£
101,066
3,453
165
3,618
104,684
s follows:
Net
movement
in funds
£
(40,928)
-
3,981
3,981
(36,947)
Incoming
resources
£
216,621
3,981
220,602
At 1.5.20
£
70,722
3,051
165
3,216
73,938

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

continued...
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Malta
TOTAL FUNDS
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Malta
Amercia
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
219,735
402
220,137
combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
At 1.5.20
in funds
£
£
70,722
(10,584)
3,051
402
165
3,981
3,216
4,383
73,938
(6,201)
Resources
expended
£
(189,391)
-
(189,391)
Transfers
between
funds
£
(1,948)
3,319
(1,371)
1,948
-
Movement
in funds
£
30,344
402
30,746
At
30.4.22
£
58,190
6,772
2,775
9,547
67,737
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are
as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Malta
Amercia
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
436,356
402
3,981
4,383
440,739
Resources
expended
£
(446,940)
-
-
-
(446,940)
Movement
in funds
£
(10,584)
402
3,981
4,383
(6,201)
continued...
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The Wire Gymnastics Club
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 April 2022.
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gift aid
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Income from Events
Gym fees
Grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Improvements to property
Plant and machinery depreciation
Other trading activities
Purchases
Charitable activities
Advertising
Travel
Small equipment
Support costs
Management
Wages
Job retention scheme
Other operating leases
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Cleaning costs
30.4.22
£
9,320
13,154
8
55,199
142,921
-
198,120
220,602
350
13,404
13,754
50,717
306
7,841
3,994
12,141
79,680
(1,679)
72,142
62
3,309
7,085
1,384
1,642
423
1,427
165,475
30.4.21
£
9,816
15,047
6
35,087
106,606
53,575
195,268
220,137
467
14,991
15,458
33,147
60
6
-
66
58,786
(22,113)
74,024
308
1,391
4,334
1,653
2,149
1,369
1,809
123,710
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The Wire Gymnastics Club

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 30 April 2022

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 30 April 2022
Management
Finance
Bank charges
Accounting Services
Information technology
Repairs and renewals
Human resources
CRB costs
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income
30.4.22
£
11,146
815
11,961
3,320
181
257,549
(36,947)
30.4.21
£
9,410
750
10,160
6,670
180
189,391
30,746
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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