REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1195657 WAG WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 CONTENTS Page Reference and administration details Trustees Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Charity Name.. Warminster Action Group (working name WAG) Registered Charity No: 1195657 The Charitable Incorporated Organisation was registered on 31 August 2021 Charity's address.. 5 Wilson & Kennard Yard Market Place Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AN Trustees.. Annalisa Young (Chair) Gemma Boggs Deborah Jolliffe Maria Morris Maria O'Neill
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts of Warminster Action Group for the year ended 31 August 2023. The accounts have been prepared on a reiptS and payments basis with a Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In March 2020 Warminster Action Group (WAG) was formed, a grassroots community action group, run entirely by volunteers to help those within the local community that were having to shield during lockdown. Covid-19 exposed the fact that there is a real need in Warminster for care, compassion support and action. As the country came out of lockdown and things started to return to a new 'normal', the trustees at the time felt there was a continuing need in Warminster for support and action and Warminster Action Group became a registered charity. Shortly after achieving charitable status a lease was secured on 1B Chinns Courtwhich became known as 'The WAG House,. Structure overnance and mana ement The Constitution of the CIO was adopted on 23 August 2021 and effective from 31 August 2021 when the charity was registered. New trustees are usually recruited from existing volursteers who are already familiar with Ihe charty's aims and objectives. They are chosen based on their skills, experience and suitability forthe role. This ensures the Board has experience in the required areas to fulfil its responsibilities. Twstees are re-appointed as per the Constitution at the Annual General Meeting approving the Accounts. Ob'ectivos and actSvities The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in the town of Warminster and the surrounding area, through the provision of a community hub forthe delivery of such servi$ as the trustees see fit, with a particular but not exclusive focus on those impacted by covid-19, povety and financial hardship. We worf( locally to enhan the quality of life for all in the community by.. providing community support., promoting social inclusion., promoting voluntary activity; encouraging partnership working; and advocating for change.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Our main activities are as follows: Shopping and prescription delivery service to those with mobility issues, illness or anyone who has come out of hospital and may need a little help. Befriending serVi- this provides a weekly calllvisit to those experiencing isolation or loneliness and sometimes is their only link to the outside world. School Unrform Bank- this supports familFes by providing preloved school uniforms completely free of charge. The WAG House - this provides us with a base to operate from and acts as a safe non- judgemental pla for the vulnerable or those experiencing loneliness and isolation, to socialise and learn new skills. People can come in and play games, do arts or crafts, or just call in for a cup of tea and slice of cake. We are open three times a week and on Thursdays we hold our 'Over 60s Youth Club,. The trustees are aware of the Charty Commission's guidance on public benefit and have due regard to this when making decisions. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and we are very grateful to them for giving up their time to support the local community and be a part of what we have achieved to date. Achievements and Performance Due to an increase in demand for our services we soon outgrew the premises in Chinns Court and our plan towards the end of 2022 was to look for suitable premises at a realistic rent. We were fortunate to find larger premises in Wilson & Kennard Yard and in March 2023 moved to the new premises. The new premises have an office which provides a Gonfidential room for meetings with third parties. We decorated the building inside and made one of the offIS into a kitchen. Having more spa, meant that one of the rooms could be used as an activities room for sewing. knitting and arts and crafts. This has had a very positive affect on a large proportion of our clients, improving their mental health and well-being. Our shopping and prescription service continues to provide a lifeline to those who are unable to leave home for whatever reason.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Financial Review Our current reserves policy is to allow for at least three months core costs. Income Restricted income of £7,977 is made up of grants received from Wiltshire Community Foundation, Wiltshire Council Area Board and the Fudge Trust. Grants from Warminster Town Council and The Asda Foundation amounted to £3,301. This supplemented our own donations and fvndraising activities in order to cover our core costs. We are very grateful for the continued support from these organisations. We would also like to thank NFU Mutual Warminster for their extremely generous donation which we have chosen to allocate to Designated Funds. Expanditure The move to Wilson and Kennard Yard did incur some one-off costs associated with larger premises as well as decorating throughout and plumbing for the kitchen. Included within the phone costs of £353 is £180 reimbursed to Annalisa Young, Chair of Trustees, for a mobile phone contract, which has been agreed by the Trustees. Volunteer expenses of £173 include Square App card charges of £17 reimbursed to one of the volunteers. The remainder is in respect of DBS cheGks for new volunteers. Project expenses include items for warm packs and refreshments for a launch event for the new WAG House. The Client Shop of £26 was for an emergency shop requested by The Avenue Surgery.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Future Plans During 2023, we were given the opportunity to rent the upstsirs space and we felt that we could use utilise the12rger room for training sessions and workshops. The small room could accommodate the School Unifonn Bank and a Recycling area. The remaining room was an ideal space for a communty shed. A Men's Shed, had previously reIVed funding but was unable to get off the ground as they could not find suitable premises. We approached the person behind this to see if he could bring our vision to lrfe and he, along with a friend. started the process of getting the workshop ready to use. Sadly, he became terminally ill and so progress on the workshop slowed down while we tried to find a suitable person to take on this role. During the ¢urrent year ending 31 August 2024, we have been successful in securing grants to get the project up and running and are very grateful to Wessex Water Foundation Environment Fund and Wiltshire Council Area Board for their support. Setting up the community shed has not been without its challenges but we are delighted to report that we plan to open in the next month. Annali a Young, hair of Trustees On behalf of the Trustees Date: 6 June 2024
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Designatsd Restricted Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds Funds 2023 Total 2022 Receipts Donations Donations- School Uniform Gift Aid reiVed on eligible donations Easy FundraisinglAmazon Smile Sponsorship Fundraising Activities Grants 6.443 3,109 9,552 3,311 192 183 89 100 2,235 183 89 100 2,235 70 250 2,526 916 7,265 6,443 7,977 9,022 23,442 Payments AdvertisinglPromotional Appslsoftwarelweb Services Card Machines Square and CAFBank pro$sing costs Shopping Computer Costs CraftslActivities Electricity Client Shopping Account Fixtures & Fittings Fundraising Activities Insuran offi/General Expenses Legal and Professional Fees offi Equipment Cost Phone Costs PPE Printing, Postage & Stationery Project Expenses Repairs and Renewals Rent Training Volunteerlclient Gifts Volunteer Expenses WAQ7 HousÈ- RefrashmÉntslSupplies 147 1,841 147 1,865 362 1,457 38 24 22 26 22 26 (465) 124 456 28 115 <86) (80) 616 149 28 152 571 (86) (80) 616 297 28 268 517 542 245 182 360 445 353 35 256 148 221 132 353 216 177 84 2,967 77 15 147 268 6.889 216 288 1,093 5,987 552 15 147 268 12.457 111 1,009 3,000 475 92 4,583 75 15 125 220 5,568 Net profitl{loss) for the year Funds blf as at 31.08.2022 Funds clf as at 31.08.2023
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2023 Current Assets Cash in hand and bank 12,157 Fixed Assets As at 31 August 2022 Less.. Disposal during the year As at 31 August 2023 1,666 80 1,586 Net Current Assets for the year Approved by the Trustees on 6 June 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. Annalisa Y Trustees