WEM SPORTS AND SOCL4L ASSOCIATION CIO
ur4AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2024

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WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL A
SOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRU
TEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
l. Legal and Administrative Information
Charity name.. Wem Sports and Social Association CIO, also knomm as Wem Sports and Social Association.
The Charity is an association of affiliated sports clubs, recreational clubs, local authorities in¢luding Wem Town
Council and interested individuais.
Charity Commission Registered Number:
1181598
Financial year beginning
¢nding
1st April 2023
3 1st March 2024
Charitys principal address
WSSA
Wem Library
High Street
Wem
Shropshire
Governing document.. Constitution adopted [8th Ma￿h 2019
Objects:
l. To promote th¢ benefit of the inhabitants of Wem and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual
orientstion, race or of political, religious or other opÈnions by associating local authorities, voluntary and other
organisations and iÉthabitants in a ¢ommon effort to provide facilities in the interest of social w¢lfare. recreation
and leisure time occupation with the object of tmproving the conditions of lif¢ for the said itjhabitants.
2. To establish or to secure the establishment of a Sports Centre alld to maintain and to manag¢ or to cooperate
with any local statutory authority tn the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by
the CIO in furtherance of the above objects.
Professional Advisers=
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank
PO Box 7193
Planetay Raod
Willenhall WVI 9DG
Nationwide Bank
Pipers Way
Swindon
Soliciiors
Hatchers LLP
Welsh Bridge
l Frankwell
Shrewsbury
Independent Examiners
Stubbs PaTkin South
The Manse
Dodington
Whit¢hur¢h
Shropshire SY13 IDZ

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WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT OF
HE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDKD 31sr MARCH 2024
CONTfNUED
2. Trustees and Governance
Th¢ Charity TNstees durtng the year to 3 1st March 2023:
Mr J A Walker
Mr S Starkey
Mr E Towers
MTS M Meakin
Mr R Drummond
Mr R Barker
Mrs S Griffiths
Mrs W Ollerenshaw
Chairman
Vice Chairnian
Appointed 13 June 2023
Appoint¢d 4 Sanuary 2024
A maximum of 9 Trustees can be appointed. Trustees are appoit&ted for a ￿rIOd of 3 years, and Wem Town
Council may appoint up to three tsustees.
Wem Town Council provide secretariat and tre&8urers services for ihe A5sociatiotS.
The Charity's Custodian Trustee 15 Th¢ Official Custodian of Charities.
3. Activities and Achievements
3.1 Activities during the year
Wem Sports and Social Association CIO is responsible for the management of land at the Butler Sports Centr¢
which ¢omprises of changing rooms, football stadium with seating and floodlights. (he land also includes 2
bowling green5 which are managed and mal￿tained by Wtrn Bowling Club. WSSA also martages W¢m Recreation
Ground and leases out the bowliuR Rreen and tennis courts on the recreation RrowLd tt> the Albion Bowlin% Club
During the year the Association has work¢d in pa￿ership with Wem Town Football club. to arrange the lease of a
pl￿¢ of ground at the Butler sports Centre in order that th¢y catt have a club house.
The football facilities whi¢h are primarily used as the ILom¢ ground for Wem Town Fth)tball Club are also
8Yailabl¢ to rent.
On 14 March 2019 The ExecutiY¢ Committee approv¢d the following r¢solutions'.
l. That the unillcorporatieil clwsry known as WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCtATION (registered Charity
NuTnber 522583) should chang¢ its strucwre to a Charitable Incorporated Association by way of a merger of ttLe
Charity with the newly incorporated CIO known as WEM SPORTS AND SOCLAL ASSOCIATION (registered
Charity Number 1181598).
2. That the 8ssets and liabilities of the Charity be transferred to the CIO to be applied towards charitable pu4)oses
for the benefit of the inhabitants of Wem and the neighbourhood.
we￿ Sports and Social Association CIO began operations under dwity llumber 1181598 on l April 2019.

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WEM SP
RTS AND S
CIAL ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL R
ORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
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TINUED
3.2 Fundralsing
Tbe draw account is a Means of raising funds by a monthly draw. kny sU￿lUS 15 restricted for improviDg facilities
and is used to help affiliated bodies with their capital proj¢ctS, OT on pemianent improvements to the facilities.
Dursng the y¢ar the draw was ¢19sed. and all ￿tained moni¢5 were distributed to the various sporting clubs
associated with the Associatioil.
3.3 Summary of Income 8nd Expenditure
The c05t of maintaining the sports field and the various other areas for which the maintenance is delegated to the
Association aTnount¢d to £14,958 befoT¢ the depreciation charge totalling £9,460. Depr¢ciation being a provision
for future capital expenditUTe or replacement of the facilities.
Total Income from all source5 was £41,323.
For the year totil expenditure exceeded income by £4.767.
Althoutsh the Association sufficient resgurces to mee¢ Èts day tts date operations, it 15 highly dependent
on the grant from Wem Town Council to cover costs. Any major expenditure will place a strain on the cash
flow. Over th¢ last 2 y¢ars reserves have fallen by £14,219.
3.4 Summary and Acknowledgements
The a5so¢iatioTh has beeTh able to maintain its faciliti¢s even though total costs have more than exceeded receipts.
This has been financed by previou5 yeaTS profits. In the long t¢mi thi5 is not sustainable.
The Association has not sought to accumulate ￿ndS for any specific ￿tllre projects and it is collsidered that filnds
are adequate to cover any reasonable emergency. The expenditur¢ on the maintenance and improY¢ment of the
faciliti¢s is restricted by the ￿ndS available or to put it another way, what members and the Town Council are
prepaTed its fmance and by what grant aid is available. Providing that the ￿11 support and f￿ancIal backittg of
Wern Towi Council continues and that any expettditure on the facilities is restricted to the amount of fun(ts
available, the overall finAncial position is CODsÈdered sound.
4. Polieies
Th¢ policies ar¢ as follows-
to ke¢p the standard of th¢ facilities under the eonstallt review and to restrict ¢xpenditure to
within the level of funds available (see above)
to use fi￿d5 reeeived from the former Social Club's conrributions. to fund extraordtn2ry
exp¢nditur¢ on the changing rooms.

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PORTS AND SOCIAL A
IATION
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3JST MARCH 2024
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to keep all funds fairly liquid and easily ac¢es5ible.
Against thi5 backgrowid it is considered that there are no major risks to which the charity is exposed.
S. StatemeDt of Tru5tees' responsibilities
Charity LAW requires the Trustees to prepare ffftancial statements for each fmancial year which show a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of ihe Charsty and its f]nancial activitie5 for that period. In preparing those
financial statements, the ttust¢es are required to..
select suitable a¢¢ounting policie5 and then apply them consistently.
make judgemenis and estimates that are re￿onable and prndent.
stats whether applicable accounting standard5 and statements of recomtnended practice hlve bee
followed. subject to any departures disGlosed and explained in the fmancial ststements. and
prepare th¢ f￿anCIal statements on going concern basis unles5 It is inappropriate to presume ihat the
Charity will continu¢ in operational existence.
The Tn]stees are responsibl¢ for keeping proper accounting r¢cords which disclose with reasonable ￿l￿aCY at
any time the f￿anCial position of the Charity and to eDable them to ensure that the fwancial statements comply
with the ChaTities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarditg the assets of the Chariry and hell￿ for
taking reasonable steps for the prevettrion and d¢tection of fraud and other i￿¢gUlar1t1es.
6. Declarntlon
I declare, that the Trustees have approved the report above and have authori5ed me to sign it on their behal£
U C-L4.
Date..

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tNDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRU
TEES OF
WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCJATJON CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
I report on the A¢counts of the T￿st for the year ended 3 1st Mar¢h 2024, which are set out on pages 3 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of Trust¢￿ and Examiner
As the Charitys Tn]stees you are responsible for the preparatitsn of the Accounts and you ¢onsider that the audit
requirement of s¢ction144(2) of the Charitre5 Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) does not apply, and an Independent
examination is needed .
It is my responsibility to
examine the accounts under 5¢Ction 145 of the 2011 A¢t-
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissio
under secuon 145(5){b) of the 201 l Act-and
to state whether particular matters have corne to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My eKaTt]ination was carried out in accordance with the General Dire¢tions giv¢n by the Charity Comtnissioners.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the
Accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual item or disclosures in the
Accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trust¢es con¢emintr any such matters. Th¢ procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evid¢nce that would b¢ required in an audit and cons¢quently no opinion is
given as to whether the accovnts present a. true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in
the Statement below.
Independent Examiner's st4teJnent
En CO[￿e¢tion with rny examination. no matter has com¢ to my attention..
l. Which gives me reasouable caus¢ to believe that in any material respect the requirements
¢0 keep accounting records in accordance with s￿tIon 130 of the 201 l Act,.
and
to prepare Accounts which accord with the acCOL￿tIng records aud to comply with
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met. or
2. to whic}4 in my opinion, attention should be diawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
ounts to b
reached.
John Birt
CA
Stubbs Parkin South
Charte
ccountsnts alld Registered Auditors
2aL4-
Date
The Manse
Dodington
Whitchurch SY13 IDZ

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WEM SPORTS AP4D SOCIAL ASSOCIATIO
cio
STATEMENT
F FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDF.D 31ST MARCH 2024
Designated
Fund$
GellerAI
Fullds
Notes
Totgl
2023
INCOME AND EXPENDtTURE
tNCOMfNG ￿SoURCEs
Rent & Ftts
Wem Town Q)uncil
Fireworks & admission
Sundry Income
Investment Income
TOTAL INCOfv
14,031
21,000
5.651
14.031
21,000
5,65 1
11,368
19,500
2,832
460
460
41.323
125
33,825
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Maint¢nance of Sports &
Recreation Areas
Changing Rooms Maintenan¢e
F¥reworks Costs
Draw Prtzes & Distribution5
Depreciation
14,958
13253
14,958
13.253
12.425
12,799
2,678
253
12.248
2,636
2.636
9,460
9.460
TOTAL
2,636
40.782
43,418
40,403
OTHER EXPBNDITURE
Administration Costs
Orher Expellse5
TOTAL
2,672
2.672
2,874
2.672
2,874
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NEf ( EXPENDITUREytNCOME FOR THE YEAR
Transfer between Funds
Balance Broyght forward
Fund Balances Carried forward
43.454
2,636) ( 2.131)
46,090
4,767)
43.277
9.452)
2,636
116.019
113,888
118,655
113.888
128.107
118,655

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WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIA TION CIO
BALANCE
HEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
21124
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold ￿OpertY
Leashold Property
Plant & Machinery
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
7,750
28.759
16,102
52,611
7,750
31.957
22,364
CURRENf ASSETS
Sundry Debtors & Prepayments in Advan¢e
Balances at Bank.
Deposit Accounts
CuTr¢nt Accounts
TOTAL CURRENf ASSETS
739
1,664
42.744
18,519
62,002
23.214
32,366
57.244
CURRE￿ LIABILITIES
Creditors & AccNal$
725
660
NET CURRENf ASSETS
61,277
56,584
NET ASSETS
113,888
118,655
LfNRESTRtcrED tNCOME FUNDS
Gen¢rnl Purpose Fund..
EMR Beacon
EMR Equipment Fund
EMR Building Fund
EfvtR Albion Bowling Club Fund
Unallocated General Putpose Fund
519
18,810
22.416
538
71.605
113,888
519
17,838
22.416
538
74.708
116,019
Designk¢ed Funds..
Draw Aw)uttt
2.636
118,655
TOTAL
113 888
Approved by the Board of Trustees
and Signed on its behalf by:
. Trustee
. Date

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WEM SPORTS AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOU
S FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
l. ActoiJtLting Policies
General
The accouThts have been prepared on the historic cost conventioTh with exception that investments are valued at
market value. The accounts ar¢ in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Charities SORP 2005
(Accounting and Reporting by Chtirities) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and lieports) Regulations
issued under the Charities Act 2011
Depreciation
Depreciation 15 provided on the leasehold propety and plant and machinery at the following rates bas¢d on the
estimated useful life of these r￿ed assets and th¢ir aThticipated residual value..
L¢a5ehold property consisting of
Club Building, Changing Rooms, Sportsfield,
Bowling greens and enolosed Play Surfac¢
IOD/o (reducing balance basis}
Plant and machinery
280/• (r¢ducing balance basis}
2. Fixed Assets
Used by the Charity
Fre¢hold
Property
Leasehold
Property
Machinery
& Plant
Total
Net Book Value @ 01.04.23
Additions
Disposals
Sub Total
Depreciation for the year
Net Book Value @ 31.03.24
7,750
31,957
22,364
62,071
7,750
31,957
3,198
28,759
22.364
6,262
16,102
62.071
9,460
52,611
7,750
3. Summary of Net Assets by Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total
General
Pllrposes
Designat¢d
Fixed Assets
Net cU￿¢￿t Assets
Net Assets
52,611
52,611
61.277
13.888
2.636
2.636
111,252
4. Rents & Fees
2024
2023
Paid by Clubs
Received from hiring out facilities
Provision of services
(Wayl¢av¢, garagin& advertisin& etc)
Total
1,600
12,379
52
805
10.511
52
14,031
11.368

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WEM SPORTS AND SOCtAL ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES T
THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR KNDED 31ST MARCH 2024
5. maintena￿¢t of Sports & Recreation Areas
2024
2023
Machinery & Equipment Costs
Contractors & Mat¢rial Costs
Total
11791
3167
4300
8125
12425
6. Changing Room ma[nte[￿lce
2024
2023
Heat, Light and Water
Cleaning
Rat¢s
Repairs & Renewals
Statutory checks
Total
3897
1663
146
4546
3001
13,253
3,719
2,238
550
3,858
2,434
12,799
7. Management & Administration of the Charity
2024
2023
Insurance and Licences
Accountant'5 Independent Examination Fee
Sundry expenses
Total
2063
500
109
2,672
1899
460
515
2874

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WEM SPORT
AND SOCIAL ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
T MARCH 2024
8. Prize Drdw
2024
2023
Monthly Draw Subscriptions
Bank Interest
Gross Income
less.. Draw Prizes and expenses
Distribulion5 to sporting bodies
(Deficity Surylus for the Year
253)
2,636
2,636
253
9 Designated Accounts
A¢¢ount
Balance at 01.04.23
In¢ome
OutgoiDgs
Balance at 31.03.24
Represented by..
Current Account
Deposit Account
2.636
2,636)
10. Employee R¢￿Unerallo￿
Toial remuneration (excluding employerfs contributions) for the y¢ar amounted to £NIL.
No employee earned £60,000 or mor¢ during the year.
I l. Tnjstee Expen
No Tnjstee received or 1$ due to receiv¢ any remunerdtion for the year
directly or indirectly from the Charitys fiu)ds.