LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 521139
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
|---|---|
| Legal & Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2-4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8-10 |
| SectionsAccounts | 11-13 |
LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Registration Number : 521139
Address of Charity:
Kirby Road Off Twist Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 4EF
Trustees:
R Walls J Wails M Fairhurst C Garvin (Resigned 20/11/2024)
Secretary:
J Lewis
Accountants:
J Wallage FCA On behalf of CISWO (Trading) Ltd The Old Rectory Rectory Drive Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire $60 4JG
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 which can be found on page 8.
Constitution, Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit
The charity is constituted by a Scheme dated 21 November 2005 and was registered on 19 June 1963 under the number 521139.
Its objects are to provide a Recreation Ground and Welfare Institute for the benefit of the inhabitants of Leigh in Lancashire and the surrounding area, particularly (but not exclusively) those who are members of the mining community.
The trustees have referred to the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and details of the activities that have taken place during the year can be found later in this report.
Organisational Structure
The trustees who have served the charity during the year are shown on page 1.
The charity is responsible for maintaining the premises and grounds in a suitable state of repair for use by those who live in the surrounding area. It raises income through various charitable activities such as hiring out its rooms and grounds for use by the public. In addition to this, the charity receives an annual occupational licence from its connected trading company, the Leigh Miners Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground Scheme Social Club Ltd and an agreement is in place whereby all the taxable profits of the company are donated to the charity under a Gift Aid agreement.
Trustees vacancies are advertised and interested parties are asked to apply in writing. Interviews will be held and suitable candidates are then notified to their nominating body being either CISWO, Trade Union or members. The trustee board is made up of equal numbers of each nominating body.
Financial Review
The charity had net outgoing resources of £985 from the day to day running of the institute as opposed to £9,609 incoming in the previous year. This reduction is largely due to the reduction in room hire. The Trustees know it will be some time before the company is in a position to make a transfer under gift aid as even though it has made a profit this year it also has significant losses to clear and so the Trustees will continue to monitor costs closely over the coming months to try and improve on this year's results.
Review of Activities
There are five key areas the Trustees continue to address:
The Club Structures
A new secretary was appointed at the beginning of the year and a new manager was also appointed. We quickly started to see improvements to the Welfare and the institutions finances.
Workforce / Volunteers / Sections
Leigh Miners is primarily a charity, we recognise that and wholeheartedly support that fact. Following on the trustees aim to support as many local charities and community groups as we can, in addition to supporting the Welfare setting up and running our own groups.
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Review of Activities (continued)
Workforce / Volunteers / Sections (continued)
All our long-standing volunteers have gone above and beyond again this year, putting the community spirit back into Leigh Miners Welfare and the surrounding area.
The rugby section is still the backbone of the club, they have done well by being promoted back to the premier division. We have had the Leigh Leopard's Ladies here for the season before they got promoted into the Super League. The Ladies section is going strong and have just appointed two new coaches.
Sadly we lost our Bowling Section this year but we have got our bowling green back on track and we are now using it for a community bowling green which is being used by all ages in the community. We have just secured a grant from Sports England towards updating and running costs of the bowling green.
Safety and Wellbeing
i can confirm that we are still continually committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all people who facilitate our premises and to provide a Miners' Welfare that we can all be proud of.
We continue to put any money that we have back into the club to improve the standard of the building and the look of the building to carry on for many years to come.
Leigh Miners Welfare continues to improve its reputation, we continue to be a place that all ages, young and old, people with learning difficulties and disabilities can come in and feel safe and reassured.
Funding / improvement Works
We are always looking for fundraising opportunities to support the refurbishment of the fabric of the buildings. Everything we make is pumped back into the institution.
Our dementia café (Miners Memories) our innovation this year goes from strength to strength with much needed support coming from the National Lottery which has helped us fund and support this venture.
We have also worked closely with Wigan Council to host tea parties and events for various reasons including Social Gatherings, celebrations and collaborations with Community Organizations like Our Town. These events often include free refreshments, live music and sometimes free health checks.
The grant we have just secured from Sport England to help our community bowling green will be used to refurbish the bowling hut, providing a level one bowling coach and maintaining the green.
We are looking for different means of support and grants to help pay for the replacement of the main roof, for which we have had a quote of £100,000. This is an urgent need as we will struggle to get through next winter.
We have so many dreams and ambitions on how we would like to improve the club and the appearance of the institution and are working hard to achieve our goals.
Finances
Overall, this year has been a good year with many sustainable improvements.
We will keep monitoring, reviewing and making adjustments as we go along but believe that we are moving in the right direction.
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of 12 months. Any additional reserves are held to provide a capital fund for repairs that will be required for the upkeep of the premises.
Risk Management
The trustees are aware of the operational and financial risks which the charity faces and regularly reviews those risks to mitigate against any impact they may have on the charity. The major risks facing the charity are the continued success of the social club from which it derives its main funding, the support of individuals and the community in using the facilities and the introduction of the younger generation to provide for the future. The trustees work closely with the directors, committee and members to address these risks.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
| report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above named charity (registered number 521139) for the period ended 30 November 2024, set out in pages 6 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trustees’ accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiners Statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or (2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
(3) the accounts do not comly 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.
| 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.
J WALLAGE FCA
Date
On behalf of CISWO (Trading) Ltd
The Old Rectory Rectory Drive Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire $60 4JG
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Unres- | Rest- | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tricted | ricted | Sections | Total | Total | ||
| Note | Funds | Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Room hire | 53,237 | - | - | 53,237 | 33,142 | |
| Occupational licence | 7,000 | - | - | 7,000 | 7,000 | |
| Donations from Sections | - | - | - | - | 23,394 | |
| Other donations and sponsorship | 1,595 | - | - | 1,595 | 1,285 | |
| Grants Received | - | 7,698 | - | 7,698 | 223 | |
| Sections income | - | - | 58,475 | 58,475 | 50,388 | |
| Car Parking | 14,845 | - | - | 14,845 | 990 | |
| House Rental | 2,200 | - | - | 2,200 | - | |
| Other Income | 4,020 | - | - | 4,020 | 1,423 | |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 82,897 | 7,698 | 58.475 | 149.070 | 117,845 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||||||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||||
| Ground rent, rates and water rates | 14,308 | - | - | 14,308 | 14,273 | |
| Light and heat | 9,334 | - | - | 9,334 | 6,569 | |
| Insurance | 4,849 | - | - | 4,849 | 4,362 | |
| Repairs and maintenance of buildings | 3,106 | - | - | 3,106 | 7,440 | |
| Cleaning and hygiene | 11,931 | - | - | 11,931 | 7,969 | |
| Catering Expenses | 33 | - | - | 33 | 1,523 | |
| Grant Expenditure | - | 4,248 | - | 4,248 | 2,400 | |
| Donations to Sections | - | - | - | - | 14,560 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | 4,694 | 1,340 | - | 6,034 | 6,371 |
| Sections expenses | - | - | 48,139 | 48,139 | 53,855 | |
| Administration Expenses | ||||||
| Wages | 15,912 | 3,450 | - | 19,362 | 1,975 | |
| Accountancy | 720 | - | - | 720 | 654 | |
| Sundries | 1,856 | - | - | 1,856 | 1,686 | |
| Cash Differences/Queries | 446 | - | - | 446 | - | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | 67,189 | 9,038 | 48139 | 124,366 | 123,637 | |
| Net Incoming / (Outgoing) Resources | 15,708 | (1,340) | 10,336 | 24,704 | (5,792) | |
| Fund balances brought forward | 253,126 | 8,901 | 17,761 | 279,788 | 285,580 | |
| FUNDBALANCESCARRIEDFORWARD | 268,834 | 7,561 | 28,097 | 304492 | 279,788 |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| NOTE | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 2 | 163,570 | 169,604 | ||
| CURRENTASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 3 | 84,157 | 109,219 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 4 | 42,285 | 2,173 | ||
| Cash held by Sections | 5 | 28,097 | 17,761 | ||
| 154,539 | 129,153 | ||||
| LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Creditors falling due within one year | 6 | (13,617) | (9,848) | ||
| NET CURRENTASSETS | 140,922 | 119,305 | |||
| LESS: LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |||||
| Creditors falling due afterone year | 7 | - | (9,121) | ||
| TOTALASSETS | 304,492 | 279,788 | |||
| FINANCED BY: | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 268,834 | 253,126 | |||
| Restricted Funds | 7,561 | 8,901 | |||
| Designated Funds - Sections | 28,097 | 17,761 | |||
| 304,492 | 279,788 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Print Name - Trustee
Date
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102) and the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts.
(b) Income Recognition
Income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recognised when they are received.
(c) Expenditure Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(d) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all assets other than freehold land and aims to write off the costs of the assets over their estimated useful life. The rates and methods applied are as follows:-
| Leasehold land and buildings | - | Not depreciated |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled entrance and lift | - | Straight line method over 15 years |
| Fixtures,FittingsandEquipment | - | 10%Reducingbalance |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Leasehold | (Restricted) | Fixtures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land & | Lift& | Fittings& | |||
| 2. | FIXEDASSETS | Buildings | Entrance | Equipment | Total |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost | |||||
| At 1 December 2023 | 120,436 | 20,101 | 402,223 | 542,760 | |
| Additions | “ | ee | - | - | |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | |
| At 30 November 2024 | 120,436 | 20,101 | 402 223 | 542,760 | |
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 1 December 2023 |
2,813 | 13,400 | 356,943 | 373,156 | |
| Charge for the year | - | 1,340 | 4,694 | 6,034 | |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | |
| At 30 November 2024 | 2,813 | 14,740 | 361,637 | 379,190 | |
| Net Book Value | |||||
| At 30 November 2024 | 117,623 | 5,361 | 40,586 | 163,570 | |
| At 30 November 2023 | 117,623 | 6,701 | 45,280 | 169,604 | |
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| 3. | DEBTORS | ||||
| Balance due from Leigh Miners Welfare | Institute and | ||||
| Recreation Ground Social Club Ltd | 83,395 | 108,666 | |||
| Prepayments and other debtors | 631 | 553 | |||
| VAT | 131 | - | |||
| 84,157 | 109,219 | ||||
| 4. | CASH AT BANKAND IN HAND | ||||
| Bank current account | 41,340 | 1,820 | |||
| Cash in hand | 945 | 353 | |||
| 42,285 | 2,173 |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| 5. | BALANCES HELD BY SECTIONS | ||
| Retired Miners | 5,612 | 3,523 | |
| Rugby | 22,485 | 13,899 | |
| Bowling | - | 339 | |
| 28,097 | 17,761 | ||
| 6. | CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year | ||
| Purchase Ledger | 785 | 107 | |
| Brewery loan | - | 5,000 | |
| VAT | - | 4,087 | |
| Accruals and other creditors | 12,832 | 654 | |
| 13,617 | 9,848 | ||
| 7. | CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after morethan oneyear | ||
| Breweryloan | - | 9,121 |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
RETIRED MINERS SECTION
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | g | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME | |||||
| Bingo and draws etc | 1,197 | 4,212 | |||
| Subscriptions | 613 | 759 | |||
| Trip monies received | 1,009 | 2,320 | |||
| Party Money | 890 | 1,320 | |||
| Other Income | - | 1,264 | |||
| 3,709 | 6,875 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Printing, postage and stationery | 44 | 57 | |||
| Birthday money | 165 | 160 | |||
| Events and outings | 550 | 5,595 | |||
| Party Expenses | - | 1,636 | |||
| Donations | - | - | |||
| Otherexpenses | 861 | 787 | |||
| (1,620) | (8,235) | ||||
| SURPLUS \ (DEFICIT) FORTHE YEAR | 2,089 | (1,360) | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand brought forward | 3,523 | 4,883 | |||
| Cashatbankandinhandcarriedforward | 5,612 | 3,523 |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
LEIGH MINERS RANGERS ARLFC
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Sponsorship and advertising income | 12,791 | 430 | ||
| Grants | 4,100 | - | ||
| Subs / Lottery | 16,592 | 16,192 | ||
| Prize money | - | 750 | ||
| RFL Game Play | 200 | - | ||
| Gate takings | - | 3,746 | ||
| Café takings | - | 8,610 | ||
| Café & Gate Takings | 13,143 | - | ||
| Fundraising (Including race nights) | 1,973 | - | ||
| Smmer Club | 714 | - | ||
| 18's Off Field | 2,200 | - | ||
| Other income | 3,053 | 11,742 | ||
| 54,766 | 41,470 | |||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Coach travel | 7,680 | 7,835 | ||
| Laundry | 896 | 524 | ||
| Pitch Hire | 2,250 | 2,642 | ||
| Kit and equipment | 7,221 | - | ||
| Training and coaching | 1,314 | 400 | ||
| Officials and ball boys | 425 | 1,714 | ||
| Programmes and videos | 800 | 770 | ||
| Physio and medical expenses | 3,049 | 2,160 | ||
| League fees and fines | 450 | 925 | ||
| Café expenditure | 8,470 | 7,716 | ||
| Changing rooms and field maintenance | 9,694 | 9,873 | ||
| Dinner and presentation | 85 | 1,060 | ||
| Donation to Miners Welfare | 35 | 5,659 | ||
| Players Food | 511 | - | ||
| Junior Section | 1,260 | - | ||
| Fundraising | 700 | - | ||
| Other expenditure | 1,640 | 1,380 | ||
| (46,180) | (42,658) | |||
| SURPLUS /(DEFICIT)FORTHEYEAR | ~~ | 8.586 | ~(1,188) | |
| Cash at bank and in hand brought forward | 13,899 | 15,087 | ||
| Cashatbankandinhandcarriedforward | 22,485 | 13,899 |
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LEIGH MINERS WELFARE INSTITUTE
YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
LEIGH MINERS BOWLING CLUB
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME | |||||
| Other Income | - | 2,043 | |||
| - | 2,043 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Other expenditure | 339 | 2,962 | |||
| (339) | (2,962) | ||||
| DEFICITFORTHEYEAR | (339) | (919) | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand brought forward | 339 | 1,258 | |||
| Cashatbankandinhandcarriedforward | - | 339 |
Note
The bowling club have left the welfare and have not provided any information for 2024.
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