Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club
Charity Registration Number .1195715
Compaiiy Re8isLrdlion No-. 13462562
Tru5tees' Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 30, June 2024
Contents
Admlnlsrraiive Information
Chairman's Report
Trustees Annual report including the Directors Report
Structure,governance and management
Objectives and Activitivs fuf ilie Publlc Beneflt
Review of Activitie5 and Achievements
FLSture Plans
Finance Review
Reserves Policy
Trustees responsibilities In relation to the finantial statements
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet as a 30, June 2024
Notes to the Accounts

AdmrrTristrativc Information
Trusrees/L)Irectors=
Stanley Crawford (Chairman)
AamarAhmed
Appointed 17, June 2021
Appointed 17, June 2021
Richard McKenna
Appolnted 17" June 2021
Stephen Wilson
Appointed 17 June 2021
Registered Charity and Company Address-
31. Knightswood
6eatJiiiuiil Chase
Bolton
BL34UU
Baiikers-
The Co-operative Bank
Solicitors:

Chaimian's Report
The Club was formed ill 11194 and celebrated our 125 Anniversary in 2019. Since that time it has
beèn converted to a Company Limited by Guarantee iii Julie 2021 and reglslered as a Lharity in
September 2021.
This transformation culminated in December 2023 with the completion of contracts to sell the
existing ground for the development of Affordable Housing and using the proceed5 to buy a new IS
acre site and contract for the development of much improved facilities including 4 new grass pitchÈ5.
changing rooms, clubhouse and car parking.
The new facilities are contracted to be delivered in August 2025 in time for the start of the new
season.
It has been a difficult journey with many obstacles to overcome during the planning process arkd the
ne8Otiation of contracts.
In addition the existing facilitie5 have deteriorated due insurmountable drainage issues and the
resultant decline in membership.
However, the core of the club has been maintained thank5 to the hard work of the Trustees and
Committee members and we now look forward to a period of growth in participation from all areas
Iiiiluding players. volunteers and the community at large.
Thanks to all those involved and a big welcome to our all our new friends

Trust••s Annual Report intludins the Directors Repon
The trustees present this report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 30 June
2024. Included within the trustees report is the directors report as required by company law.
Structure. governance and management
Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club is a rpgistered CharitylRegistration No.119J71al
and a Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No. 1334625621. The Eoverning documents arp.
the memorandum and articles of association dated 17, June 2021.
The trustees, who are also directors were appointed on formation and continue in their roles.
The Legal Members of the company limited by guarantee undertake to contribute an amount not
exceeding £1 to the assets of the Company in the event of winding up. The total number of suc.h
guarantees at 30 June 2024 was ten.
The key management personnel are identified as the Trustees
Objertives and Activlties for the Public Benefit
The Object5 of the Charity are to promote community participation irk healthy recreation by
providing facilities for the playing of a530ciatioJi fvutbtill arTrd such Other 5POrts or games which
promote health by involving phv5ical or mental f kill or exertion and which are undertaken oth an
amateur basis
The Trustees corsfirm that they have followed thp relevant re8ulatory guidance on public benefjt
Review of Actlvlfles and Achievements
During the year the club had 3 teams. Two in the Lancashire AmateLFr league playing in the Premier
Division and Dlvision two and a Veterans team playing in the Bolton Over 35 Veterans Football
I paEUe_
Due to tliE yuvr condltlon of our home ground matches were played rented local authority pitches.
The Clubhouse also became unusable due to major issues with the flat roof which could not be
economically resolved.
The scope of activities and involvement Wa5 therefore constrained by these two major issues and
Llie Iru5tees and committee members concentrated their efforts on the sale and purchase activities
to provtdé new facilitiet for the Club
Future Plans
The planned completion of the new facility will provide a major opportijnity to expand the reach and
involvement of the Club.

The facility will coniprisv 2 ddult grass pltches. 2 junior grass pitches, 4 changing rooms with facilities
for official_£, pxrkine for 78 cars, accèssibility features and energy efficieiiLy Iriei5ures to the latest
standards. The Club owns the freehold to the 15 acre site on which the facilities are located between
Bolton and Bury.
The intention is to maintain and grow the number of Men'5 teams. utilise the two new junior pitches
to recruit and SLlPPOrt junior football in the area and also assess the feasibility of creatini a Ladies
team.
It is planned to utilise the high quality pitches and make them available for tournaments and
competition5
It is also planned to make the Clubhouse facilities available for use by local community groups
The Club ha5 secure income from Sponsorship and aims to use this to ensure that the facilities are
adequately maintained. In addition it aims to raise further funds through catering, pitch rental.
donation5, subscriptions as well as receiving interest on Reserve funds.
The club aims to support its growth through the recruitment of a broad spectrum of volunteers who
will be attracted via the increased community involvement.
Financial Review
For the period in quer
-tion thcre was a 5urplu5 of £68,267, with income from sponsorship and
interest on the proceeds from the sale of thp. grnijnd being the main elements
As at the 30 June 2024, thc total funds of the Charity £2,102.163. Of Ihis £5Y4,2111 relates to
land and buildings under construction and investp.d fiinds from the sale of the old ground which
were invested and earning interest.
There is a Long term Unsecured Loan £500,onn which was primarily used to purchaJC the new 15
acre site. This loan has no interest or regular repayments and is only repayable in the event of a
default, disposal, merger for value or change of use
Reserves Policy
All funds are Unrestricted and can be used towards the support of the Objects. There are sufficient
fund5 to complete the development of the new facility, cover operating costs and invest in interest
bearing savings accounts.
A formal Reserves policy will be developed tn ijnderpin lon8 term sustainability
Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The Trustees (who are also Director51 are responsible for preparing the Trustees annual report and
the financial statement in accordance with applicable law 3nd United Kingdom Accounting Standards
Iunited Kingdom Gencrally Accepted Accouiitiiig PidLliiel.
Company13w requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
gives a true and fair view of the State of affairs uf Llie Chariry and of ihe incoming resources and

appltcation of resour￿$, includiii8 Iliv iriiome and expenditure of the Charity for that period. Ir)
preparing these financial ftatpments. the Trustees are requircd to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommpndpd
practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explalned in the financial statement5.
Prepare the financial statement5 011 the guili¥ iuncern basls unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the Charity will contirbue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statement comply with the Companies Act 2006.They are also responsible for safeguarding
the a55ets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of
fraud and oiliyi irre8ularliies.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
information included on the Charitls website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the
preparation and dissemination of financial statement may differ from legislation in other
jurisdictions.
This rgport has been prepared in accordance with the prov¢sion5 applicable Iv Llie small companie5
regime ofthe Companies Act 2W6.
Approved by the Trustees on 27 January 2025 si6ned on their belialf by =
Stanley Crdwford
TrusteelDirector

Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club
Company registration No: 13462562
Registered Charity No: 1195715
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year ended 30th June 2024

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Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club
Notes to the Financial Statement
l. Tangible Assets
Freehold
Property
Cost
At 1st July 2023
57,000
Depreciation
Disposals
157,0001
Addltlons
594,287
As At 30th June 2024
594,287
2. Sale of Freehold Property
Freehold
Prnpprty
Value
At 1st July 2023
57,000
Selling Price
2,015.000
Gain on Sale of Land and Buildings
1,958,000
3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other Creditors
31,197
118
4. Employees

Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Social Club
Financial Activities by Class
July 2023- June 2024
2023124
Restrictèd
Unrestricted
TOTAL
Income
Donations and Legacies
Charitablc Activities
Investment Income (Bank Interest)
Other trading Activities= Sponsorship
Other trading Activities: Misc
Total Income
585.00
0.00
38,338.72
33,333.33
5,939.27
78,196.32
585.00
0.00
38,338.72
33,333.33
5,939.27
78,196.32
0.00
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
Raising Funds
Bank Charges
Ground/Clubhouse Maintenance
League Fees
Pitch Hire
Profc55ional Fee3
Sundry Expenses
Temporary Storage
Temporary Pitch Hire
Utilities-Electric
Utilities-Ga*
Utilities -water
VAT Partial Exemption
Total Expenditure
65.20
745.00
412.50
2,615.34
1,440.00
IG9.20
862.?5
1,304.(NJ
211.82
147.15
447.27
1.509.05
9,928.78
0.00
9,928.78
Net Gain/lLn.%Él
0.00
08,267.54
68,267.54
Total Funds Brought forward
75,896.00
75,896.00
Gain on Sale of Land 6nd Buildirig5
O.IYJ 1,958,LXKJ.00 I,958.0(￿.00
Total funds Carried Forward
0.00 2.102.163.54 ?.102.163_54
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recogrTrised in the year.
Investment income includes interest on Property sale funds which have been Invested in an
Interest bearing Savings Account ahead ogf being used for the new development
Sponsorship Incomp IE dKarived from an 8 year Agreemcnt
Other trading Activities inclltdes the Reimbursement of the cost of Tempnrary FacilitieslPitch
rental,Storagel which have been hired pending provision of the new facilitie5

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
BOLTON WYRESDALE AMATEUR FOOTBALL AND SPORTS CLUB
On accounts for the year
ended
30.06.2024
Charity no
(if any)
1195715
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3010612024.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(51{b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no COn￿rnS 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 oflhe accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
28.04.2025
Name:
Benjamin James Brierley
Relevant professional
qualification{sl or body
(if any):
ACCA {Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Address:
32 Moss Lane, Middleton, M24 1WX
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight rnaterial matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018