REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1195657 WAG WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 CONTENTS Page Reference and administration details Trustees Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Charity Name: Wamiinster Action Group (working name WAG) Registered Charity No: 1195657 The Charitable Incorporated Organisation was registered on 31 August 2021 Charty's address: 5 Wilson & Kennard Yard Market Place Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AN Truslees: Annalisa Young (Chair) Gemma Bcogs - resigned 13 June 2024 Deborah Jolliffe Maria Morris Maria O'Neill
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts of Warminster Action Group for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prepared on a reipts and payments basis with a Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In March 2020 Wanninster Action Group (WAG) was fonned, a grassroots community action group, run entirely by volunteers to help those within the local communty 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 counlry came out of lockdown and things started to return to a new 'normal', the trustees at the time fek there was a continuing need in Warminster for support and action and Warminster Action Group became a registered charty. Shortly after achieving charrtable status a lease was secured on 1 B Chinns Court which became known as 'The WAG House,. The continuing need for WAG'S seiCe$ meant that we soon outgrew these premises and in March 2023 moved to our current location in Wilson & Kennard Yard. 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 volunteers who are already familiar with the charity's aims and objectives. They are chosen based on theirskills, experience and suitability for the role. This ensures the Board has experience in the required areas to fulfil its responsibilities. Trustees are re-appointed as per the Constitution at the Annual General Meeting approving the Accounts. Ob'ectives and activities 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 for the delivery of such services as the trustees see fit, with a particular but not exclusive ft)cus on those impacted by covid-19, povety and financial hardship. We work locally to enhance 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 2024 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Our main activities are as follows- Shopping and prescription delivery Servi to those with mobility issues, illness or anyone who has come out of hospitsl and may need a Irttle help. Befriending serwice- providing a weekly calllvisit to those experiencing isolation or loneliness and sometimes this is their only link to the outside world. School Uniform Bank - this supports families by provKling preloved school unifomis completely free of charge. The WAG House this provides us with a base to operate from and acts as a safe non- judgemental place 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 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 Charity 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 Perforniance Our move to Wilson & Kennard Yard meant we had a lot more space along with kitchen and toilet facilities. An office provided Spa for meetings with third parties. The increased Spa has enabled us to help more people. Our shopping and prescription service continues to provide a lifeline to those who are unable to leave home for whatever reason. Our befriending Servi is very popular and we frequently have a waiting list. At our year end the WAG Community Shed had been open for a short while, but the official opening was on 1 September 2024. The Shed provides a space for creativity, making and mending. Our Creative spa upstairs is where people can join in with arts and crafts and is being used for both complimentary and paid sessions. Both provide seNices that help with mental health and well-being. Financial Revlew Our current reserves policy is to allow for at least four months core costs.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Income Restricted income of £21,448 is made up of grants reiVed from Wltshire Community Foundation and Wiltshire Council Area Board. One of the grants from Wiltshire Community Foundation covered some core costs. We also received a grant from Wamiinster Town Council of £2,500. We are extremely grateful forthe continued supportfrom these organisations as, without it, wewould be unable to provide our services to the community. Our income also included donations and our own fundraising activities. Expenditure Appslsoftwarelweb servIs has increased significantly during the year due to the introduction of dedicated volunteer management software programme, Ihe first year of which was covered by a grant. Included within the Phone Costs of £348 is £175 reimbursed to Annalisa Young, Chair of Trustees, for a mobile phone contract, which has been agreed by the Trustees. Project expenses mainly cover restricted funds which includes the purchase of items for wami packs which were distributed to the elderly and vulnerable for the winter. In addition, there were some one- off costs for dust extraction in the Community Shed. Volunteer expenses of £362 include Square App card charges and mileage reimbursed to some of our volunteers of £100. The remainder is in respect of DBS checks for new volunteers and replament lanyards to include photo ID for all volunteers. The WAG Shop involved a lot of one-off expenses but we have a lot of stocklmaterials which can be used to make itemsltake orders at Christmas markets. Future Plans Now that the WAG Community Shed is up and running, as well as generating income in tenns of yearly membership, session subs and donations, the volunteers and members will be able to produce items that can be sold at markets. We plan to promote the use of the upstairs area more and invite groups to use the spa, both in terms of helping the local community to enjoy the free sessions on offer but also having some paid sessions which will bring in income ft)r the charity. We need to ensure that our plans for a sustainable future come to fruition in order that the charity is always there for the people who need ft. Signed ........ isa You Chair of Trustees On behalf of the Trustees Date.. ai lo ts/zo z_%
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO WARMINSTERACTION GROUP Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustees of Wamiinster Action Grou I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 8. onsibilities and basis of re ort As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Inde endent Examine5 Statemen have completed my examinats'on. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kepl in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act" or the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed:................ Diana Miller FCA Robinson Miller 36 High Street Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AF Date:
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Designated Restricted Unrestricted Funds Fund8 Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Receipts Donations Donations - School Uniform Easy FundraisinglAmazon Smile Fundraising Activities Gift Aid ReIVed Sponsorship Shed subs and donations WAG Shop Grants 481 7,602 122 89 2,527 8.083 122 89 2,527 67 50 9,328 89 2,235 183 100 67 50 184 324 324 19,496 13,398 Payments AdvertisinglPromotional Appslsoftwarelweb Services CAFBank, Square, PayPal and Facebook Processing costs Computer Equipment CraftslActivities Dues and subscriptions Electricity Client Shopping Account Fixtures & Fittings Fundraising Activities Insurance Networking Events OfficelGeneral Expenses Phone Costs Printing, Postage & Stationery Project Expenses Rent Repairs and Renewals Shopping Training Volunteerlclient Gifts Volunteer Expenses WAG House Refreshmentslsupplies WAG Shed Expenses WAG Shop Expenses 32,894 23,442 601 30 1,994 715 3,810 147 1,865 1,816 13 257 33 11 24 505 81 50 1,687 86 22 239 48 50 519 86 152 1,168 571 (86) {80) 616 297 477 485 571 47 250 348 466 2,574 4,600 2,677 563 40 118 348 43 2,560 2,975 1,873 134 28 353 216 288 5,967 1.093 423 14 1,625 738 954 59 362 533 424 653 21,961 552 15 147 268 59 152 311 25 62 6.668 210 222 399 33 13,667 1,626 12,457 Net profitl(loss) for the year 11,626) 5,829 6,730 Funds blf as at 31.08.2023 Funds clf a8 at 31.08.2024
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2024 Current Assets Cash in hand and bank 23,090 Fixed Assets As at 31 August 2023 AdditionsllDisposals during the year As at 31 August 2024 1,586 Net Current Assets for the year Approved by the Trustees on ....... . and signed on their behalf by.. Annalisa Young, Chair Trustees