Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/10/24 Period start date To 30/09/25 Period end date
Charity name: WWL Radio
Charity registration number: 1197778
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are: (1) the relief of sickness, poor health and old age amongst people living in Wigan and its surrounding areas by providing a local broadcasting service for hospitals, residential homes and similar institutions, and for patients receiving community care; and (2) the advancement of health and prevention or relief of sickness for the public benefit through the promotion of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, and the importance of maintaining good personal mental and physical health by (mainly, but not exclusively) the means of broadcasting health education messages to people living in Wigan and its surrounding areas. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities over the last twelve months reflect our objectives: 24/7 broadcasting to hospitals and internet Production and use of Public Service Announcements regarding health and healthy living and service availability Use of health-related PSAs from outside sources Interviews with hospital staff and other practitioners regarding services and health matters, e.g. physiotherapy, mental health, armed forces support, etc. Provision of links on website to services Provision of outside broadcasts in the community including, Service of Remembrance from the Chaplaincy; |
| outside broadcasts of community events; and other events |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have and will continue to take into account the Guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not provide grants to any individuals or organisations. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | As a charity run and staffed entirely by volunteers we acknowledge and are grateful for the hours that volunteers give to providing our service, attending meetings and offering ideas on how we can deliver on our objectives and improve our output. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Being able to maintain a service to patients and the community 24/7. Supporting the Hospital Trust in informing people of the service and impact on the Trust services of difficulties associated demand on the services especially emergency services. Providing audio descriptive commentary on local and national sports fixtures both for patients in hospital and the visually impaired at the stadia. Obtaining access to, and interviews with, a number of departments at the hospitals to provide information to the listeners about each department or service opportunity. Interviewing members of organisation in the community supporting health and well-being, e.g. Mental Health Charities. Continuing to upgrade our broadcast software and equipment to keep high quality output. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have set objectives for fund-raising, studio upgrade and recruitment of volunteers. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial year there was £6406.46 in the bank. The continued effect of Covid impacts on our principal supporters fundraising opportunities restricting our income during the year, as has the difficult financial climate. We were fortunate enough to receive a very generous donation of £5000 for a local organisation, £132.554 in donations and £840.50 in donations from supporting local community events. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold reserves. All our funds are unrestricted. They are used to cover on costs such as Licences, communications costs, e.g. broadband, insurance etc. We attempt to raise funds for specific projects which could come from grants. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grants and donations of both time and money. Donations from members. Donations from event organisers we have supported. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution registered with Charity Commission |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected at an AGM following the Constitution Trustees holding office for three years on election and one third of the Trustees to retire in rotation and either be reappointed by election or replaced by an election at the AGM |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | WWL Radio |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197778 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Broadcast Studio Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane Appley Bridge Wigan WN6 9EP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Diane Louise Herring |
Chair | |||
| Christopher Risley | Treasurer | |||
| Kevin Riley | Secretary | |||
| Alan Boardman | ||||
| Martin Morris | ||||
| John Fenton | ||||
| Carol Boardman | Trustees | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) KEVIN RILEY
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
16/11/25
wwl radio Registered Charity No. 1197778
ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/9/2025
| INCOME | EXPENDITURE |
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| Opening Balance 2066.54 | H3G Mobile 144.00 |
| Cash in Hand 0.00 | BT Broadband 451.38 |
| Access Insurance Brokers 378.94 | |
| Donations 132.54 | PPL - Music Licences 508.80 |
| Payments for Outside Broadcasts 840.50 | HBA Membership Subscription 50.00 |
| Wigan Lourdes Association 5000.00 | Ofcom Annual Licence Fee 100.00 |
| Closing Bank Balance 6406.46 | Closing Bank Balance 6406.46 | ||
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| Cash in Hand | 0.00 | ||
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| 8039.58 | 8039.58 | ||
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| Income over Expenditure | |||
| Income | 5973.04 | ||
| Expenditure | 1633.12 | ||
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| Profit for the Year | 4339.92 | ||
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I have examined the books and other records maintained by the treasurer and confirm that the accounts presented agree therewith.
Signature
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