WHALEY BRIDGE MECHANICS INSTITUTE
Registered Charity No. 520533. Mechanics Institute, Market Stree( Whaley Bridge,
High Peak, SK23 7AA
Secretary to Trustee: Mr A Fox Tel: 01663 733068
WEBSITE: www.whaleybridgetowncouncil.gov.uk
Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2025
Whaley Bridge Town Council, as a corporate body, is the Trustee of the Mechanics Institution, which
is a Charity registered in England No 520533 providing community facilities. The Secretary to the
Trustee is Mr Andrew Fox.
The Trustee met on 15th January 2026 to approve the Report and Accounts. The accounts have
been audited and approved by Leathley & Co Accountants, independent
accountants of Market Street, Whaley Bridge. The signed minutes of the Trustee meetings are kept
in a separate file and are available for public inspection when requested, along with the annual
report and accounts.
The Mechanics Institute was built in 1876 for the benefit of the community and now provides a large
hall, a meeting room and reading room which are available for hire at competitive rates.
Income and Expenditure
The total income for the year was £30,254, an increase of £4,113 on the previous year. We have
managed to significantly increase the revenue taken for this year. Despite this we do see a large
drop in the amount of money raised from Coffee mornings with £91 compared to the £734 made
last year. The regular bookings have seen a large increase which equates for much of the increase
in revenue. The rent for the Council's use of the building including the office is still a vital income for
the charity.
Local organisations use the facilities for Coffee mornings and other fund-raising events.
The Darby and Joan Club, Horwich End Wl and Citizens Advice Bureau met throughout this year
providing income under concessionary use.
Derbyshire County Council pays rent for the basement together with an annual service charge to
provide Library Services to the Town. This library charge and use of the building by the Town Council
were again a very reliable source of income over the financial year.
The total expenditure for the year was £24,253 a big decrease on the previous year mainly due to
the new boiler installed at the Mechanics which was £8,240. We can already see a significant effect
with the gas bills decreasing. The repairs and maintenance spend of £933 compared to last year's
£3,173 is very low with no major expenses. The salaries have decreased as the previous year's
account contained an additional salary payment which was reflected as it is a receipts and payment
account. The price of gas is still a major financial pressure on the Charity however, this year £6,346
was spent on gas and electric compared to £9,711 last year. This is a big saving mainly thanks to a
cheaper gas rate and a much more efficient boiler. This has led to a profit for the year of £6,001,
which is a very welcome profit after a significant deficit in the previous financial year. We have the
upcoming Mechanics Accessibility works which will mean a serious reduction in income but after
this work is completed it is anticipated that the Mechanics can start to replenish the reserves which
are now quite low.
Secretary to the Trustee
The secretary to the Trustee, Andrew Fox, is available on weekday mornings between 10.00am and
12.00pm to take bookings, answer,queries and provide information.
Chair of the Trustee
Secretary to the Trustee

WHALEY BRIDGE MECHANICS INSTITUTION
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Leathley & Co - Whaley Bridge Office
l Market Street
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7AA

Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Contents
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Business Details
Accountant'5 Report
Profit and Loss Account
Balance Sheet

Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Business Details
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Proprietor
The Mechanics Institute
Accountants
Leathley & Co - Whaley Bridge Office
AAT Metnber in Practice
l Market Street
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7AA
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Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Accountant's Report
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WHALEY BRIDGE MECHANICS INSTITUTION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RESPECTtVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not
required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20 1 I (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination 15
needed.
It is my responsibility to..
(a)examine rhe accounts under section 145 of the Charitles Act,
(b)to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under sectlon 145{5){b) of
the Charities Act), and
(c)to state whether particular mallers have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examinatlon was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination
Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the
Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in
an audit, and consequently no opinion Is glven as to whether the account5 present a 'true and fair, view and the report is
1Smited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my exam ination, no matter has come to my attention..
I Iwhlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements
(alto keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act.
Iblto prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met,. or
21to whlch, In my opinion, attention sholtld be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Leathley & Co - Whaley Bridge Office
AAT Member in Practice
l Market Street
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7AA
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Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Profit and Loss Account
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Turnover
Clerks office
Coffee mornings
Concessionary use
Council meetings
Library rent and service charges
Miscellaneou5 and other bookings
Regular bookings
5,720
91
4,333
734
2,076
941
2,575
1,022
5,926
53
6,072
14,484
11.374
29,871
25,530
Other Income
Bank Interest recelvable
383
61L
30,254
26,141
Expendlture
General wages
Rates
15,036
LIO
6,346
748
394
21,284
105
9,711
673
338
8,240
143
Light and heat
Water rates
Cleaning
Boiler replacement
Computer software, consumables and maintenance
Repairs and renewals
Advertising and marketing costs
Professional fees
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Trade refuse
933
3,173
94
419
72
96
71
86
503
519
24,253
44,841
NET PROFIT
6,001
(18,7001
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Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
25,161
19,160
NET CURRENT ASSETS
25,161
19,160
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
25,161
19,160
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
6,500
6,500
NET ASSETS
18,661
12,660
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Balance at l April 2024
Proflt/(Loss) for the periodlyear
12,660
6,001
31,360
(18,7001
Balance Carrled Forward
18,661
12,660
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The above statement represents fairly the f inancial position of the authority as at 3 1., March 2025 and
ref lects its Income and Expenditure during the yea r.
Signed:
Chairman......................................
Date..
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Signed:
Responsible
Financial
Off icer
Date,.
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