REGISTERED CHARrfY NO: 1195657 WAG WARMlhlSTER ACTION GROUP WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 CONTENTS Page Reference and administration details Trustees Report Receipts and Payments Account Shopping Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Charity Name: Wanninster 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 Waminster Wiltshire BA12 9AN Trustees.. Annalisa Young (Chair) Deborah Jolliffe Maria Morris Maria O'Neill (resigned 27 May 2026) Christine Nevill (appointed 10 Dernber 2025)
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts of Warminster Action Group forthe year ended 31 August 2025. The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In March 2020 Wanninster 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 duri 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 retum to a new 'normal'. the trustees at the time felt there was a continuing need in Wamiinster for support and action and Warminster Action Group became a registered charity. Shortly afier achieving Charitable status a leasewas secured on 1B Chinns Courtwhich became known as 'The WAG House,. The continuing need for WAG'S services meant that we soon outgrew these premises and in March 2024 moved to our current location in Wilson & Kennard Yard. Structure ovemance and mana ement The ConstFtution 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 their skills, experien and suitability for the role. This ensures the Board has experience in the required areas to fuffil its responsibilities. Trustees are re-appointed as per the Constitution at the Annual General Meeting approving the Accounts. 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 Ihe provision of a community hub forthe delivery of such services as the trustees see fit, with a particular but notexclusive focus on those impacted by Covid-19, povety and financial hardship. We work loGally to enhanGe Ihe quality of life for all in the Gommunlty Dy: providing Communty support" promoting social inclusion., promoting voluntary activty", encouraging partnership working., and advocating for change.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Our main activities are as follows: Shopping and prescription delivery Servi to those with mobilty issues. illness or anyone who has come out of hospttal and may need a little help. Befriending servi¢e- providing a weekly calllvisit to those experiencing isolation or loneliness and sometimes this is their only link to the outside world. 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 Sli 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 benefrt 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 During 2025 we had a refurt)ishment which has made the WAG House more welcoming and homely. By taking a down a wall it opened up the space more so that it was more inclusive. The door to the office from the main room meant that the corner was not able to be used. Therefore. the Offi door was blocked up and a new opening made in the hallway to access the offi. Our shopping and prescription Servi continues to provide a lifeline to those who are unable to ave home for whatever reason. Our befriending sep4ice is very popular and we currently have a waiting list. The WAG Communty Shed which officially opened on 1 September 2025 is a Spa for creativty, making and mending. Our upstairs Creative Space gives the community asS to arts and crafts and is being used for both complimentary and paid sessions. Both provide services that help with mental health and well-being. Financlal Revlew Our current resep4es policy is to allow for six months core costs.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Income Restricted income of £1,844 is made up of a donation of £500 from Warminster Relief in Need and a grant of £1,344 from Wiltshire Community Foundation Sir George Earl Benevolent Fund. We also received a grant from Warminster Town Council of £2.500. We are extremely grateful for the continued support from these organisations as, without it, we would be unable to provide our services to the community. Grant income was substantialty lower this year due to the fact that were incredibly SusSfUl with grants last year. Our income also included donations and our own fundraising activtties. Fundraising activities have decreased as we did not hold a larger event during the year and the craft fair we were due to attend in December 2024 was cancelled due to high winds. At the start of the financial year the Shed had only just officially opened, but Sin opening has generated income by way of membership, subs and donations as well as donations for repairing items. The Shed volunteers made some personalised pet omaments on the laser cutter that were due to be sold at the craft fair but we were able to sell a few online, to generate some income. We aSed to run the School Unifom Bank at the beginning of the year as we found that Schools were operating their own Unifom Banks and it became harder to Se1 the community as couldn't always fulfil their requests. All remaining uniform was taken to a local School. Gift Aid has increased signrficantly this year, which is due to a one-off sponsored event by one of our volunteers. Expenditure Insuran has increased this year, £1,010 (2024: £571) due to the inclusion of coverforthe Communty Shed. Included within the Phone Costs of £251 (2024.. £348) is £78 (2024: £175) reimbursed to Annalisa Young, Chair of Trustees, for a mobile phone contract, which has been agreed by the Trustees. The cost paid to Annalisa this year has reduced slightly due to her taking some time off, and therefore the monthly fee was not Glaimed every month. In the main project expenses and repairs and renewals cover restricted grant income, including the refurbishment of the WAG House and storage for upstairs. In addition, grant income also contributed towards costs including our Volunteer software and rent. The large loss for the year is predominately due to the fact that grant income received during the year ended 31 August 2024 spanned across two accounting periods and was not spent until the cuirent year.
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) Volunteer 8xpenses of £120 include Square App card charges and mileage reimbursed lo volunteers of £85. The remainder is in respect of DBS checks for new volunteers. For one of our shopping clients, we hold funds in order to pay for their shopping, which is kept in a separate bank account. The shopping volunteer pays for the client's shopping, they are then reimbursed by ourselves from the Shopping Account. We are paid an upfront payment by a relative to cover the shopping and then funds are topped up as neSSary. At the year end, there is a balan due to the client of £76 which is shown on page 8. Future Plans Now that the WAG Community Shed is up and running, as well as generating income in terms of yearty membership, session subs and donations, the volunteers and members will be able to produce items that can be sold at markets. With the grant money from Wiltshire Community Foundation Sir George Earl Benevolent Fund, we were able to make the Creative Space more welcoming and have items stored away but accessible, with everything having a pla. 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 communty to enjoy the free sessions on offer but also having some paid sessions which will bring in income for the charity. Signed Annalisa oung, Cha f Trustees On behalf of the Trustees Date: 26 June 2026
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Designated Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Funds 202S Totsl 2024 Recelpts Donations Donations- School Uniform Easy Fundraising/Amazon Smile Fundraising Activities Gift Aid Received Sponsorship WAG House Donations WAG Shop WAG Community Shed Income Membership Subs & Donations Grants 500 9,250 9.750 8,083 122 89 2,527 67 50 129 1,330 322 129 1.330 322 754 754 324 163 200 1,387 163 200 1,387 184 16.035 17.879 32,894 Payments AdvertisinglPromotional Apps/SoftwarelWeb servIs CAFBank, Square, PayPal & Facebook Processing costs Card machines Computer Equipment CraftslActivities Dues and subscriptions Electricity Client Shopping Account Fundraising Activities Insurance Networking Events offi/General Expenses Phone Costs Printing, Postage & Stationery Project Expenses Rent Repairs and Renewals Training Volunteerlclient Gifts Volunteer Expenses WAG Community Shed Expenses WAG Community Shed Refreshments WAG House R8freshmentslSupplies Water WAG Shop Expenses 143 144 4.390 287 4,485 715 3,810 95 18 114 18 114 24 505 81 50 1.687 86 485 571 47 250 348 466 2,574 4,600 2,677 954 59 362 424 24 24 132 1,418 1,550 21 1,010 21 1,010 52 138 232 113 450 47 5.174 905 251 450 2,983 7.100 4,514 280 42 120 128 19 237 127 26 24,070 2,936 1,926 3,060 280 549 42 120 121 19 171 127 26 14.662 66 533 653 21,961 692 8,716
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (CONTINUED) Designatsd Restricted Unrestricted Total Fund8 Funds Fund3 2025 Total 2024 N•t profill(loss) for tho year (692) (6,872) 1,373 16,191) Funds blf as at 31.08.2024 Funds clf as at 31.08.2025
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 SHOPPING ACCOUNT Total 2025 Payments received from client Less: amount reimbursed to shopping volunteer Client funds clf as at 31.08.2025 700 624
WARMINSTER ACTION GROUP REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2025 Current Assets Cash in hand and bank 16,975 Less: Current Liabllltlos Shopping Account- see page 8 76 16,899 Fixed Ass•ts As at 31 August 2024 AdditionsllDisposals during the year As at 31 August 2025 1.586 Net Current Ass•ts for the year Approved by the Trustees on 26 June 2026 and signed on their behalf by: Annalisa Young. Chair of Trus ees