WHITEHAVEN M!NERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 2020
The trustees present their report along with the financial accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020
CONSTITUTION AND OBJECTS
The Social Welfare Center was established by a Deed of Trust and Conveyance of 1948 in which 13 acres of freehold land was purchased by the Miners Welfare Association. The scheme became a registered charity in 1986 and its objects are stated as the provision of facilities for recreation including physical exercise and other leisure time activities with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the beneficial area and in particular (but not exclusively) those from the mining community.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Nominations for trustees require the approval of the Coal Industry Welfare Organization who have assumed nomination rights following the privatization of the British Coal Corporation,
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL REVIEW
The trustees are pleased to report that income has increased with increased use of the facilities, The continued support of outside bodies including the Cumberland Miners Trust holding the pensioners Christmas patties is much appreciated.
The recreation house continues to be rented out resulting in an income to the welfare.
The west Cumberland pigeon federation, miners bowling club and haig angling club are also streams of finance.
The welfare continues to be utilized by NHS to support autism support for families and the mental health teams.
Youth development continues with 11 different football teams operating from the welfare.
Financial income significantly lower due to covid 19 restrictions
RESERVES POLICY
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds 10 cover its known running costs in the short term. Sufficient funds have been available during the 2020 year to meet all requirements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operationai risks which the charity faces.
Actions have been taken to mitigate risks and the trustees continue to monitor the position on a regular basis.
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charities act requires the trustees to ensure that financial statements are prepared for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and the financial activities of the charity during the period. In the preparation of these financial statements the trustees are required to ensure that:
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Suitable accounting policies are selected and applied consistently
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Judgments and estimates are reasonable and prudent
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Applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed and any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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Preparation of the financial statements is the ongoing concern unless it is presumed that the charity will discontinue its being.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that financial statements comply with the charity act
They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
WHITEHAVEN MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
CHARITY NUMBER 512317
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Contents of the Unaudited Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Contents | |
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| Page | |
| Business Details | 1 |
| Approval | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Profit and Loss Account | 4—5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 |
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Business Details For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Trustees | Mr B Birkett |
|---|---|
| Mr M Morton | |
| Mr B Tite | |
| Mr J Moore | |
| Mr S McNally | |
| Accountants | TaxAssist Accountants |
| 73 Lowther Street | |
| Whitehaven | |
| Cumbria | |
| CA28 7AH |
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Accounts Approval Statement For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
I approve these un-audited accounts which comprise a Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts including the provision of all the information and explanations necessary for the completion.
Mr B Birkett 31/03/2021
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
In accordance with the engagement letter dated 20 August 2007, we have prepared the accounts, which comprise the Profit and Loss account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, from the accounting records, information and explanations provided to us.
This report is made to you in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to enable us to prepare the accounts on your behalf and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than to you, the client, for our work or for this report.
You have approved and acknowledged your responsibility for these accounts.
We have not been instructed to complete an audit of the accounts. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records, information or explanations you have provided. Therefore we do not express any opinion on the accounts.
Signed
TaxAssist Accountants 73 Lowther Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7AH
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Turnover Sales Membership fees Room and field hire Rent receivable - WRLFC Rents received - Fishing club House rent received Rent - Pigeon Club Car parking Cost of Sales Opening stock and work in progress Purchases Closing stock and work in progress GROSS PROFIT Other Operating Income Other coronavirus grant income Other Income Bank interest receivable Expenditure Wages and salaries Rates Light and heat Cleaning Premises insurance |
2020 £ £ 10,780 728 231 15,000 1,850 4,070 600 12,250 45,509 2,171 9,575 11,746 (3,005) 8,741 36,768 31,851 31,851 68,619 903 69,522 10,545 1,657 3,486 642 2,394 |
2019 £ £ 40,953 693 150 15,000 1,950 4,440 600 21,020 84,806 1,585 24,646 26,231 (2,171) 24,060 60,746 - - 60,746 986 61,732 16,037 2,986 4,487 864 112 ...CONTINUED |
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| 11,746 (3,005) |
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| 31,851 | ||
| 10,545 1,657 3,486 642 2,394 |
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Profit and Loss Account (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Repairs, renewals and maintenance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Telecommunications Accountancy fees Legal fees Subscriptions Bank charges Charitable donations Depreciation Depreciation of fixtures and fittings NET PROFIT |
25,272 33 - 888 1,297 330 428 178 - |
47,150 22,372 618 21,754 |
12,078 10 90 1,049 1,346 2,706 - 356 1,520 |
43,641 |
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| 618 | 723 | |||
| 18,091 723 |
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| 17,368 |
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2020
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 2 CURRENT ASSETS Stock and work in progress Trade debtors Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade creditors Other Taxes and Social Security Accruals and deferred income NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS CAPITAL ACCOUNT Balance at 1 January 2020 Profit/(Loss) for the period/year Balance Carried Forward 3 |
2020 £ £ 58,364 3,005 - 89,626 92,631 - - 244 244 92,387 150,751 150,751 128,997 21,754 150,751 |
2020 £ £ 58,364 3,005 - 89,626 92,631 - - 244 244 92,387 150,751 150,751 128,997 21,754 150,751 |
2019 £ £ 58,982 2,171 3,678 65,137 70,986 650 24 297 971 70,015 128,997 128,997 111,629 17,368 128,997 |
2019 £ £ 58,982 2,171 3,678 65,137 70,986 650 24 297 971 70,015 128,997 128,997 111,629 17,368 128,997 |
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| 92,631 - - 244 |
70,986 650 24 297 |
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| 244 | 971 | |||
| 150,751 | 128,997 | |||
| 150,751 | 128,997 | |||
| 128,997 21,754 |
111,629 17,368 |
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| 150,751 | 128,997 |
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Notes to the Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2020
1. Accounting Policy
These unaudited accounts have been completed in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice guidelines and provides sufficient and relevant information to enable completion of a tax return.
2. Tangible Assets
| . Tangible Assets | |||
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| Cost As at 1 January 2020 As at 31 December 2020 Depreciation As at 1 January 2020 Provided during the period As at 31 December 2020 Net Book Value As at 31 December 2020 As at 1 January 2020 |
Land & Property Freehold £ 58,364 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 27,156 |
Total £ 85,520 |
| 58,364 | 27,156 | 85,520 | |
| - - |
26,538 618 |
26,538 618 |
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| - | 27,156 |
27,156 | |
| 58,364 | - | 58,364 | |
| 58,364 | 618 | 58,982 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 31st December 2020 512317 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 st December 2020. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with 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(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") 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 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 concerns 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 1710512021 Name: TREVOR MORRIS Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACMA Address: 73 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AH IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018