## **WHITEHAVEN MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE** Charity Number: 512317 Registered Address: Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD Year Ended: 31 December 2024 ## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** Charity Name: Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre Registered Charity Number: 512317 Registered Address: Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD Independent Examiner: DNS Accountants T/A Torver Accounting Ltd, 73 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7AH Trustees during the year: - D. McNally - J. Moore - M. Morton - P. Salmon - T. Scott ## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre is an unincorporated charitable association governed by its constitution. The trustees are elected annually in accordance with the governing document. The charity operates from its premises in Whitehaven and is run entirely by volunteers with some casual paid support for cleaning and bar work. ## **3. Objectives and Activities** The charity’s principal object is to provide facilities for recreation and social welfare for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitehaven and the surrounding area, particularly those associated with the local mining community. The Centre provides a meeting place and recreational venue for community groups, social events, and fundraising activities. ## **4. Achievements and Performance** During the year the Centre continued to support a wide range of community activities and social gatherings, including: - Hosting local community meetings and events. - Providing affordable social and leisure facilities for local residents. - Maintaining and improving the Centre building and its equipment. Trading and social activities generated income of £121,048, which allowed the charity to meet all its running costs and show a modest surplus of £1,446 for the year (compared to a deficit in 2023). ## **5. Financial Review** The total income for the year amounted to £121,048, with expenditure of £52,812. This resulted in a net surplus of £1,446, increasing total funds to £120,963 at year end. All funds are unrestricted and available for the general charitable purposes of the Centre. The charity continues to maintain a sound financial position, supported primarily by trading income from bar sales and room hire. ## **6. Reserves Policy** The trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to at least three months’ running costs to ensure stability. At 31 December 2024, reserves stood at £120,963. ## **7. Plans for Future Periods** Plans for 2025 include continuing to offer community and social facilities, exploring small grants for maintenance, and expanding community use of the Centre. ## **8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Approved by the trustees on 23 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by: M. Morton, Chair of Trustees ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** To the Trustees of Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre I report on the accounts of Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Centre for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, and related notes. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; or - the accounts do not accord with those records; or - the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements of the Charities Act 2011. DNS Accountants T/A Torver Accounting Ltd Chartered Management Accountants 73 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7AH Date: 23 October 2025 ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SOFA)** For the year ended 31 December 2024 Income from: Charitable activities (trading, bar, room hire): £121,048 Total Income: £121,048 Expenditure on: Charitable activities (utilities, wages, maintenance, etc.): £52,812 Total Expenditure: £52,812 Net income / (expenditure): £1,446 Funds brought forward: £119,517 Funds carried forward: £120,963 ## **BALANCE SHEET** As at 31 December 2024 Fixed assets: £59,640 Current assets: £62,980 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: (£1,657) Net current assets: £61,323 Total net assets: £120,963 Funds: Unrestricted funds £120,963 Approved by the trustees on 23 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by: M. Morton, Chair of Trustees ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## 1. Accounting Policies The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and on the historical cost basis. All funds are unrestricted. ## 2. Income All income is generated in the United Kingdom from charitable trading activities such as bar sales and room hire. ## 3. Expenditure Expenditure relates to running the Centre, including wages for casual staff, utilities, repairs, and professional fees. ## 4. Employees No trustees received remuneration. Casual staff costs totalled £22,942 (2023: £37,427). ## 5. Fixed Assets Net book value of property, plant and equipment: £59,640. ## 6. Creditors Accruals and deferred income: £1,657 (2023: £941). ## 7. Funds All funds are unrestricted and used for the general charitable purposes of the organisation.