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 re￿ipts 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 se￿iCe$ 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 re￿iVed 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 servI￿s 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 repla￿ment
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..
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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 Examine￿5 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 Re￿IVed
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