# Company registra�on number: **11811677** Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Company limited by guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 28 February 2025 ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Year ended 28 February 2025 Directors D Donoghue E Longworth B Smith V Wood Registered office 54 Iona Crescent Widnes Cheshire WA8 5AD United Kingdom Accountant RB Accoun�ng Services Limited 84 Parkside Avenue Essex United Kingdom ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Directors' Report Year ended 28 February 2025 year ended 28 February 2025. DIRECTORS The directors who served the company during the year were as follows: D Donoghue E Longworth B Smith V Wood SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies en�tled to the small companies exemp�on. This report was approved by the board of directors on 17[th] July 2025 and signed on behalf of the board by: V Wood Director ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy statements of Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy ## Year ended 28 February 2025 Academy are responsible for the prepara�on of the financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2025, which comprise the income statement and statement of financial posi�on. You consider that the company is exempt from an audit under the Companies Act 2006. to assist you to fulfil your statutory responsibili�es, from the accoun�ng records and from informa�on and explana�ons supplied to me. RB Accoun�ng Services Ltd 84 Parkside Avenue Essex United Kingdom Date: 17[th] July 2025 ## **Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Limited** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees** ## **for the Year Ended 28 February 2025** I report to the charity trustees on my examina�on of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28 February 2025. ## **Responsibili�es and basis of report** As the Charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the prepara�on of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examina�on, I report in respect of my examina�on of your charity’s accounts as carried out under sec�on 145 of the Chari�es Act 2001. In carrying out my examina�on I have followed the Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission under sec�on 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** connec�on with the examina�on giving me cause to believe: 1. Accoun�ng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by sec�on 386 of the 2006 Act 2. The accounts do not accord with those records 3. The accounts do not comply with the accoun�ng requirements of sec�on 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a ma�er considered as part of an independent examina�on 4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Prac�ce for accoun�ng and repor�ng by chari�es (applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)) I have no concerns and have come across no other ma�ers in connec�on with the examina�on to which a�en�on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ravi Bharj MAAT RB Accoun�ng Services Ltd 84 Parkside Avenue Essex RM1 4NH 17[th] July 2025 ## **Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Limited** ## **Report of the Trustees** ## **for the Year Ended 28 February 2025** The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effec�ve 1 January 2019). ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** ## **Objec�ves and aims** of Widnes and the surrounding area, by the provision of facili�es and coaching for gymnas�cs. ## We a�ract gymnasts from Widnes, as well as various areas of Warrington, and aim to provide high quality facili�es and gymnas�cs coaching for all members. The Club was awarded charity status in 2022. The Club received Coronavirus Grants during the year from the local council. ## The Charity is open to all children and young people regardless of ethnicity, sexual orienta�on or ability. We offer classes from pre-school to young adults. The catchment area within which we work is in the top 10% depriva�on na�onally. The charity con�nues to offer gymnasts of all ages a safe and secure place to prac�ce and enjoy gymnas�cs, providing the opportunity to par�cipate in healthy and structured ac�vi�es. ## **Volunteers** We con�nues to rely on a number of volunteers to coach gymnas�cs, carry out the welfare facili�es and encourage the older members to get involved with the younger classes, crea�ng a family, nurturing environment. In a recent parents ques�onnaire this was one of the posi�ve aspects of the club that was highlighted. All volunteers are DBS checked. We are very grateful to parents and friends who give up their �me for the benefit of our club and its members. ## **Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Limited** ## **Report of the Trustees** ## **for the Year Ended 28 February 2025** ## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** ## **Charitable ac�vi�es** regular a�endance at the daily training sessions. We have been able to enter teams at various age groups into compe��ons around the country, with fantas�c results. ## **Fundraising ac�vi�es** We have used a number of opportuni�es to generate funds. Sales of clothing have been the most Parents and members successfully raised funds in the year through a variety of sponsored events and ac�vi�es. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** ## **Principal funding sources** The main source of income is from a�endance fees and the hos�ng of events. Overall income rose from £178,652 to £214,627. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and cons�tutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. ## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** Trustees are selected for the contribu�on that they can make to the various ac�vi�es of the Club. This includes instruc�ng and coaching, welfare of children and professional skills. ## **Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy Limited** ## **Report of the Trustees** ## **for the Year Ended 28 February 2025** ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Organisa�onal structure** The club is predominantly run by the Head Coach, Victoria Wood, who has support from a group of coaches who volunteer their �me to the club. The Trustees meet at least four �mes a year to review the progress of the club and agree future plans for the charity. At the quarterly mee�ngs various aspects of the running of the club are discussed and decisions made. ## **Induc�on and training of new trustees** Trustees are given instruc�on in all aspects of safety, welfare and child protec�on. Everyone on the board of directors undergoes a CRB check as directed by Bri�sh Gymnas�cs. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** ## **Registered Company number** 11811677 (England and Wales) ## **Registered Charity number** 1194966 ## 54 Iona Crescent Widnes Cheshire WA8 5AD ## **Trustees** Mr D Donoghue Mrs E Longworth Mr B Smith Mrs V Wood ## **Independent Examiner** RB Accoun�ng Services Ltd 84 Parkside Avenue Romford Essex RM1 4NH ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy ## Income Statement ## Year ended 28 February 2025 2025 2024 £ £ Turnover 214,627 178,652 Other income 0 0 214,627 178,652 Cost of raw materials and consumables (47,575) (30,518) Staff costs (107,581) (113,364) Deprecia�on and other amounts wri�en off assets (3,988) (5,317) Other charges (48,075) (14,562) **Profit/Loss** 7,408 14,891 ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy ## Statement of Financial Posi�on ## 28 February 2025 |28 February 2025|| |---|---| |Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
**Total net assets less net liabili�es**
**Capital and reserves**
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS|2025 2024
£ £
17,486 21,474
1,670 5,933
(5,994) 4,019
13,162 31,426
13,162 31,426| ||



| ## **1 General informa�on** The company is a private company limited by guarantee and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 54 Iona Crescent, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5AD, United Kingdom. ## **2 Average number of employees** The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was 1 (2024: 1). For the year ending 28 February 2025, the company was en�tled to exemp�on from audit under sec�on 477 of the Companies Act 2006 rela�ng to small companies. Directors' responsibili�es: - for the year in ques�on in accordance with sec�on 476; - The directors acknowledge their responsibili�es for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accoun�ng records and the prepara�on of financial statements. These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17[th] July 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by: V Wood Director Company registra�on number: 11811677 ## Widnes Gymnas�cs Academy ## Detailed Income Statement ## Year ended 28 February 2025 |TURNOVER

Sales

OTHER INCOME
Other coronavirus grants
Other income

COST OF RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES

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STAFF COSTS

Total wages and salaries
Total subcontracted staf

DEPRECIATION AND OTHER AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF ASSETS

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Equipment hire|2025 2024
£ £
214,627 178,652
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£ £
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0 0
214,627 178,652
2025 2024
£ £
47,575 30,518
2025 2024
£ £
20,600 9,100
86,981 77,476
107,581 86,576
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£ £
3,988 5,317
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£ £
21,600 23,060
39 386
18,494 13,084
1,507 636
768 242
230 548
450 575
0 0| |---|---| 2025 2024 £ £ Insurance 242 242 Cleaning 1,212 1,272 Bank charges 370 267 Subscrip�ons 671 279 Sundry expenses 1,295 301 181,631 163,761 Profit/Loss **7,408 14,891**