WETHERBY SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity Number: 1171086
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended 31 July 2025

Welherby Sports Association
Financial Slalements
Year ended 31 Juty 2025
Contents
Page
Report of th8 Truslèos
1104
Inde￿n(lent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Flnan(ial Activilles
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Statements
81015

Welherby Sports Association
Report of the Trustees
Year endod 31 Juty 2025
The trustees wesenl their report with the financial statèments of the charSty for the year ended 31 Juty
2025. The trustees have adopted the Provisions of Ststemenl of Recomwnended Practic8'. Accounting
and Reporting by Charities applicable to charil¢es preparing their aC￿nIS in accordance with the
Flnaneial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and RepubliG of Ireland {FRS 1021.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
ObJ8ctlves and aims
The objectives are:.
{al to provide aTrJ assist in tho provision of facilities in the interest of social w8lfare and
facilities for recreation or othèr leisure time occupation for persons resident in wetherby and ils
surrounding area with the objects of improving their conditions of lrfe- and
{bl the provislon and maintenance of sports fields and premlses at the Ings. Wetherby, West
Yorkshlre.
Significant aelivities
The prlncipal aclivilles durfng the year were those of the provision of social. SpO￿n9 and recreatlonal
facilities.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The sporting activities of the Association 8re thrI￿ng wth all the sports sections doing well.
The Association provides sports facilities for
- 27 Junior Football teams
1 Senior Football team
- 6 Junior Rugby League teams
- Wotherby Runners
- Wètherby Park Run
- Wetherby P8lanque dub
We are also curiently hosting 2 Senior Football teams from Kirk Deighton due lo the closure of their
facilrf¢ies.
The Association also provide$ multiple social benefits for the local ccmmunity. In this a￿ountIng period
the dubhouse was used 4 days per week for loGal 8ctivty groups such as Baby dasse5 and Hearing
dog$ for deaf people.
The clubhouse is also used for functions such as
Private partie8 and Wedding receptions - 20
Wakes-4
Presentation nights-12
Music81 and Comedy nights - 10
Quiz nights- monthly
Bingo- monthly
Wetherby Folk club- rNJnth
Dominoes league matches- ￿lco month
Book club- ￿1c8 monthly
Facilities lo assist tho Community Bonfire night 8nd th8 W8therby Food Festival - annually
These are frequ8ntly hold on Saturday evenings but also weekday evenings.
The clubhouse also provides toilet facilrties for the public particularfy the many dog walkers who use
the Ings.

Wetherby Sports Association
Report of the Trustees
Year ended 31 July 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Investment policy and obj8cIIv8S
Under Ihe constitution of the Association, thè charfty may Invest the monles of the Assoclalion not
immediately required for the said objects in or upon such investments. securities or propoty as fflay be
thought fil sublecl to such conditions as may be required by law Irf any).
Reserves policy
11 is the policy of the association to maintsin unrestrfcted ftjnds, which are the free reserves of the
harily, at a level lo proviL¥e sufficient funds to cover management and administrative costs. Unreslricled
fvnds wer8 maintalned al this level throughout the period under revlew and the balance at the ye8fryend
8mounled lo £22.300. Restricted funds hav8 increased from £819.424 to £820,785. This fund is
specifically designated for expenditure on fixed assets. The adequacy of the reseNe policy Is reviewed
annually.
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees are confident that the Associations fmances are Stable but are not planniftg expenditure
on major projects in the 2025126 financial year.
Maintenance costs COn￿nU￿ to increase partly due lo non-gssenlial maintenance being deferred when
money was tighter and partly due to the age of tho clubhouse facilities. The curr8nl incr8ase in tho cost
of s8rvic88 such as gas and electr￿lty also mean thal the Iru5lees feel that cautKJn is needed.
The next major project will probabty be a malor Interfor redecoratlon of the clubhous8 but the tSmescale
is uncertain.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Inlroducloon
The Association is a registered charity operating recreabonal. social and welfarè facilities.
Legal status
The Ass¢xialion is registereé as a Charit8ble Incorporated Organisatlon.
Recruitmgnl and appointm8nt of new Iruslees
Were there a requlrement for new Iru5tees, these would be identified and appointed by the remaining
trustees. The chair of the Iru$t89$ is responsible for the induction of any new Iruslee which involves
awareness of a trustee's responsibilities, the governing d(ument, administrative procedures, thg
history and philosophic81 approach ofthe charity.
Organisational structure
The policy and genero1 management of the affa5rs of the Association shall bè directed by an Executive
Committee which shall meet not less than fourtimes 8 year and when complete shall conslsl of not less
than èight nor more than tsventy members.
The m8mbors of the Executive Committee shall bo elecled at tho annual general meeting.

Welherby Sports Association
Report of the Truslges
Year ended 31 Juty 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
1171086
Principal address
The Clubhouso
Lodge Lane
W&lherby
LS22 5FN
Tnjstees
A Hunter
C S Leighton
A Swift
D L Peacock (Apwinled on 28 Juty 2025)
Independent examiner
J W Brear
Brown Butler
Chartered AccountBn15
Leigh House
28-32 St Paul's Str8el
Leeds
LS1 2JT
Sollcltors
Hart Law LLP
63 St James Street
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6RS
Bankers
HSBC Bank PLC
7 Prospect Crescent
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1RN

Wetherby Sports Assedation
Report of th¥ Trustees
Year endgd 31 July 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Chalrperson of the commrttee
Mr A Huntor
ce ¢halmian of the committ•e
Mr M OTool
Treasurer
rASwft
13.¥-2
Approved by ord8rof tha board of Irustsè8 on ................
. and slgned on its behaLf by..
A Swift- Trustee

Wethety Sports Association
Independent Examlnerfs Report lo the Trustees of Wetherby Sports Assodatlon
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 Juty 2025 Set out on pages 6 to 15.
Respect￿ reS￿S[bIlItIeS of Irustees and examiner
Th8 charity's trustges are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity s trustees
consider that an audit is not reqLbired for this year (under Sectlon 144{21 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 Ilha
2011 Act) and that an independent examination is reqLrired.
It Is my responslb51ity to:
examine the accounts und8r Section 145 of the 2011 Act,.
to follow the procedures lald down In the General DlreGtions given by Charity CoMn￿sSIon {under
Se￿IDn 14515llbl of the 2011 Act),. and
to state whether partlGUtar matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the IrKlependent examiner's report
My examination was ￿rrIed out in accordanGe with th8 General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An 8x8mination includes a review of the accounting reGords kept by the charity and a
comparison ofthe accounts presented wllh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or dSsck)sures Ir) the accounts, and seeking 8xplanations from you as trustees con¢eming any
such matters. The proceduffts undertaken do nol provide al the evidence that would be required in an
audit. and consequently no Opinion is given as lo whether Ihe acwunts present a 'lrue and fair vi8w'
and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements b81ow.
Independent examiner's statement
In ccfflneclion with my examinats"on. no matter has come to my attention..
111 whlch glves me reasonable cause to believe that. in any matetlal respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act., and
to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounling records and to comply wth the
accountlng requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met.. or
121 lo which. in my oiNnion. attentlon should b8 drawn in order to enable 8 proper underslandlng of
the accounts to be roached.
John W Brear
Pfftm Butler
Chartered Accountants
Leigh House
28-32 St PaLtI's Stre81
Lgeds
W8sl Yorkshire
LS1 2JT
..IAw....... 2026

Wethe￿Y Sports Association
statement of Financial Aclivllies
Year 8nd8d 31 July 2025
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
Income and &ndowments from..
Donations and18gaci8S
29,583
29,583
27.089
Other trading adiviti88
153,S46
29,206
182.752
121,940
183,129
29.206
212,335
149,029
Other income
Bank Interest receivab
185
185
404
183.314
29.206
212.520
149,433
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
171,075
26,074
197.149
138,264
CMh8r
11.102
1,771
12,873
13,485
Total
182,177
27.845
210,022
151.749
Net incomellexpendilure)
1.137
1,361
2,498
12.3161
ReconciliatK)n of funds
Total funds brought forward
21,163
819.424
840,587
842,903
Total funds caffled forward
22.300
820.785
843,085
840,587
The notes fom part ofthese financial statements.

Wetherby Sports AssocAation
Balance Sheet
Al 31 July 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tanglblg 4889ts
821,265
828.163
Current assets
Stocks
Debtor8
Cash al bank and in hand
3.096
8.782
40.128
3.441
8.958
28.821
10
52,006
41.218
CrediloF5'. Amounls falllng due
within onè yoar
(30.1861
(28,794)
Nel current 8888ts
21.820
12,424
Total a&￿ts1O$S ¢urr*rf liab￿lty
843.085
840.587
Funds
Unr8slrict8d funds
Re81ri¢ted funds
12
22,300
820,785
21,163
819,424
Total fund8
843.085
840,587
13_$4L
The finan¢iaS statements were approvgd by the Board of TnJ8t88s on ...................
spjned on Its béhalf by:
..2028 and w8r8
A SwWi- Tn￿te0
notss form part of th889 finanryal statsmenis.

Welherby Sports Association
Notes lo the Flnancial Statem8nts
Year ended 31 July 2025
Accounting policies
Basis of preparing th8 f￿ancial statements
These accounts have been prep8red under ihe historical cost convention with items recognised
8t cost Dr transaction value unless olhetwise slated in the relevant notes lo these account$.
Tha accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practlce..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial
Reporting StÈndard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}, and with the
Charities Act 2011.
Thg tru$t88s hav8 considered the available cash resources of the charity and ils currentfor8casls
and has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources and supwjrt to
continue in operational existen￿ for the foreseeable future, considered to be al19ast 12 months
from the dat8 of approval of Ihe financk41 stalemenls. The trustees draw particular allention lo the
current uncertainty wlth respecl to the cost of living crisis. This event or condition indicales that
a material uncertainty exists, however the trustees b8li8V8 that there is no doubt on the Charity's
ability lo continue as a Going Concem.
The chartty constitutes a publlc benefft entty as defined by FRS102.
The presentation currenGy is £ ststhng.
The significant accounting policles 8pplled the prep8ration of these accounts are set out below.
These policies have been consislenlly 8pplred to all years presented, unless, otherwlse slated.
Incom
All Income is recognised in th8 Stal8m8nt of Financial Activities once the ch8rity hes enlrtl&menl
to the funds, It Is probable that the income will be r￿e1Ved and Ihe amount can be measuied
reliatAy.
Expenditure
Expendhure18 recognlsed as soon as there is a legal or Constr￿liV8 obligation commlttlng the
charrty lo that expenéilure, it 18 probabl8 that a transfer of economic benefits will be required In
sattlamgnl and the amount of the obligation can bg measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted
for on an accrua15 basis and has been ¢18ssified under h&adings that aggregate all cost related
to the cotegory. Where costs cannot be directly allrfbuted to Particular headings they have been
allocatsd to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible flxed 8ss8ts
Depreciation is provlded al the following annual rptes in order to wrrle off each asset over Its
estimated useful life.
Long188sehold
Flxlures and fittlngs
over Ife of le8se
15% on redueing balance basis
All fixed assgts are initially recorded at Cost.
Stocks
stooks are valued al the lower of cost and net realisabl8 value. after making due allowantÈ for
obsolete and slow moving items.

Welherby Sports Association
Notes lo the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 July 2025
Accounting policies
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tsx on its charitable activrties.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used accordance with the charitable objectives al the discretion of
the trustees.
Restricted fvnds can onty bg used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charty. Restrictions aris8 when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular
restricted purposes.
Operating lease agreements
Rentals 8ppIic8ble to operating leases wher8 substantially all of the b8nefts and risks of
ownership remain with the lessor aw charged against r￿fits on a straight line basis over the
period of the lease.
Donations ar￿ legacies
2025
2024
Donations
Grants
Subscriptions
905
7.700
20,978
9.379
1,520
16.190
29,583
27,089
Othgr trading a¢lNities
2025
2024
Bar takinys
Function and MUGA rent
Sundry items
144.358
29,206
9,188
84,493
27,520
9,927
182.752
121,940

Wetherby Sports Association
Notes to the Flnancial Slalements
Year ended 31 Juty 2025
Raising funds
Other trading aclivities
2025
2024
Opening slock
Purchases
Closing stock
Staff Costs
Staff pensions
onorarium- Groundsman
Water and general rates
Light 8nd heal
Pitch malnlenance
Repalrs and rgngwals
Sky subscriptions
Other Costs
Depreciation
TV licence
3,441
71,024
13,0961
43.703
3,576
46,598
13,441}
23.552
4,627
3.745
10,999
12.905
22.656
5.391
8.066
13.506
171
6,630
3.022
11,216
2.839
20,909
6.S49
6,719
10,052
43
197.149
138,264
Support costs
Governance
costs
2025
Total
2024
Total
Management
FlnanGe
other resources
gxpendèd
631
2.509
9,733
12,873
13,485
10

Welherby Sports Association
Notes lo the Financial Stalomgnts
Year ended 31 July 2025
Tru51ees' remuneration and beneffts
The trustees, remuneration for the year ended 31 July 2025 was as fdlows:
2025
2024
Salarles
Aggregate remuneration
Trustees, expenses
No expenses were paid for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Stsff Costs
Tha average monthly number of employees during the perK)d was as follows:
2025
No
2024
No
Administrative staff
13
14
No employees received emoluments in excess of£60,0(M).
In addition lo th8 above there are honoraria payments of £4,62712024'6.6301.
11

Wetherby Sports Association
Not8s lo tha Flnanclal Stslemenls
Year ended 31 July 2025
Tanglble fixed assets
Long
leasehdd
Fixtures
and fittings
Total
Cost
At 1 August 2024
814,243
83,913
898,156
Additions
6,608
6,608
At 31 July 2025
814,243
90,521
904.764
Depr8ciation
At 1 August 2024
37,940
32,053
69,993
Charge for period
8.510
13.506
At 31 July 2025
42,936
40,563
83,499
Net book valu8
At 31 July 2024
776,303
51,860
828,163
At 31 July 2025
771,307
49,958
821,265
12

W81herby Sports Association
Notes lo the Financial Sta19monts
Year ended 31 July 2025
s￿ks
2025
2024
Finished goc#*s
3,096
3,441
10. Deblors.- Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trad8 debtors
Prepaym8nts
3,967
4.815
5,0
3,866
8,782
8.956
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
22.492
4.542
385
2,767
23,829
2,022
155
2.788
30.186
28,791
13

Welherby Sports Association
Notes lo the Flnancial Statements
Ygar ￿￿$d 31 Juty 2025
12. Movement in funds
Net movement
in funds
At 31 July
2025
At 31 July 2024
Unrestricted ffijnds
General fund
21.163
1,137
22,300
Restricted funds
Restricted fvnd
MUGAfund
799,654
19,770
4,083
12,722}
803.737
17.048
819.424
1.361
820,785
Tol81 lunds
840,587
2,498
843.085
Net movement
In funds
At 31 Juty
2024
At 31 Juty 2023
Unreslricled funds
General fund
35,502
114,3391
21.163
ReslrfGl¢d funds
R8slrict8d fund
MUGAfund
790,198
17,203
9.456
2.567
799,654
1 Y.770
807.401
12,023
819.424
Total funds
842,903
12.3161
840,587
Analysis of mvem8nt in lunds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expendèd
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General lund
183,314
182,177
1,137
Reslricled funds
Rgstricled fund
MUGAfund
26,423
2,783
22,340
5,505
4.083
(2,7221
29,206
27,845
1,361
Total fvnds
212,520
210.022
2,498
14

Welherby Sports Assoaation
Notgs lo Ihfj Financial Slalements
Year ended 31 July 2025
13. Conlingenl liabi1Slles
Tha entity entered into a lease agreement with Leed5 City Council fora period from 2004 10 2028.
Th$ entity last received a rental invoice in April 2019 for th8 quarter ending Jun8 2019, at which
polnt the charity entered into discussion with Leeds Cty Council lo determine an appropriato.
hopefully redu￿d. rent charge. Al the time the annual rental charge was £10,250 per annum.11
1$ currenlly uncertain as lo whether any addttional invoices will be rec8ived and given the nature
of the rent reviews wlhin the lease il is impracticable lo estimate the full amount of the liability
and 118 financl81 elfect.
14. Related party disdosures
The association was under the control of the Irustees and committee members throughout the
CUTf8nl p8ric*J.
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