Charity registratlon number 622619 (England and Wales>
WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs Janet Blakeway
Mr Graham Debney
Mrs Hazel Marshall
Mr Robert Shaw
Mrs Linda Smith
Senlor management
Mrs Janet Blakeway
Mr Graham Debney
Chairman and Treasurer
President
Charity number
522619
Independent examlnèr
BK Plus Limited
Churchfield House
36 Vicar Street
Dudley
West Midlands
England
DY2 8RG
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PIC
141 Hlgh Street
Stourbridge
DY8 1BF

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS
Pago
Trustees report
Independent examlnerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial stalements
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WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Twstees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charty's deed of trust, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectiv•s and activltles
The charity's objects and principal activlties, which have remained unchanged during the year, are to promote the
well-being of the communty resident in the beneficial area by associating the local authorities. voluntary
organisalions and residents in a common effort to:
further health.
advance education.
provide facilities for physical and mental training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development.
foster a community spirit for the achievement of these and other charitable objects.
maintain and manage or to co-operate with any local statutory authority or authorities in the maintenance and
management of a community Cerrtre for activities promoted by the association and its constituent bodies in
furtherance of the above objects or any of them.
The association continues to fund itself by rental income from the community Centre, by investment income and by
other special fund raising events. In addition the association administers funds for community groups.
In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our
trustee meetings. The association will continue to support the communty through the Centre and its other activities.
Volunteers
Volunteers continue to provide much help and support in the life of the charity. Most volunteers arise from the
management committee and are mainly used for fundraising activities.

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achlevements and performance
Significant activities and achEvements against objectives
Looking back at previous years reports especially during the time Covid hit, we commenced with 'Our year has seen
the best & worst of times, ... Maybe this years 2024-25 report should have started 'we could be heading for difficult
times,.
It had been a pleasing 2024 section of this financial year. We worked hard to ensure an increase in our income to
offer a little security for the future, negotiated the extension of the NHS Covid jabs contract to carry out Covid
boosters plus, increasing our regular bookings. We have welcomed the 'Rock Choirf, Kaleidoscopo Counselling,
Mini Athletics, & The Story tack, plus The Kings Trust, team have taken up residence in our Richardson Hall
Cottage. This has allowed us to start building our reserve funds to give us security in 2025 to pay heating bills that
could well exceed an unbelievable £20,000. {Plus basically allowing your Treasurer to sleep at night & not have to
recommend increasing room Charges excess¢vely). Grant applications have continued but since every charity in the
UK were applying for the same 'penny' haslis proving to be somewhat a sole destroying task.
It has also proved to be a difficult 12 months in respect of losing some of our most hard working. supportive & loved
members. I must especially mention Reg Oldacre - Secretary of our Men's Leisure Group - a man so kind, friendly &
supportive & who's friendly greetings on a Friday are intensely missed. Rapidly followed by the loss of our Vi
Presidents husband James 'Jim' Skidmore. Such a huge caring & supportive member of our Association. They will
be more than greatly missed. 'Salt of the earth characters - both,.
As we turned the corner into 2025, we were advised belatedly that we were losing our waste bin collection service -
which we would have to Outsour￿ & pay for as from 1 st April. The challenge was to find the best supplier at a price
we could afford - only achievable by reducing the type of waste we can have collected, with the wonderful support of
our groups who are handling their own recycling.
Yet more problems were to follow via our bankers - Natwest. Following the closure of several branches our account
held at Merry Hill branch has moved to yet another site all be it still at the Merry Hill centre thank heavens since we
find it necessary to actually collect our statements on a regular basis. Our saving grace financially has been the
confimiation form the Post Offsce that they will be continuing their banking services & that we are able & will be able
to continue undertaking our day to day 'banking' on our own Wordsley Green.
Thank heavens for our Annual Bazaar & the huge support of our members which raise the funds allowing us to
continue as always - with our programme of ongoing renewal and refurbishments of our premises & facilities. It has
become apparent as we wait for more information from our local council that we will shortly have to take
responsibility for a huge amount of repairs I renewal costs which they have formerly covered. Planning for our next
Bazaar to be held on 29th November is already underway & is going to be needed more than ever.
It has been a difficult and some times sad 12 months but as always 'the sun comes out tomorrowl
We have again retained our equilibrium, and our reputab'on as the heart of the village, with thanks especially to the
groups vtho have undertaken individual fundraisers and who's example we desperately hope others will follow.
Together we are strong.
This is our 85th Birthday Celebration year. which we will celebrate wrth a vengeance in Autumn, raised a glass to
our members past and our members yet to come and face the oncoming challenges.
Once again we have retained our equilibrium AND our reputation as the heart of our village.
Financlal review
The charity had an eX￿s$ of income over expenditure for the year of £13,721 (2024 - £20.971).

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ReseNes policy
It is the trustees, intention to maintain sufficient resources in the charity to cover day to day needs and retain a
buffer against unexpected shortfalls in income and eX￿ptIonal expenses which may occur from time to time.
Reserves held at 31st March 2025 were as below. Further information on the reasons for holding the funds is
contained in note 1 of the accounts.
General Fund
Designated fund
Restricted fund - refurb costs
Restricted funds - Groups
95.717
19,038
5,000
145 571
Structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of twst and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The charity is govemed by its constitution adopted in February 1940, as amended 23 June 2011, standing orders
and a trust document dated 10 March 1975.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements V￿re."
Mrs Janet Blakeway
Mr Graham Debney
Mrs Hazel Marshall
Mr Robert Shaw
Mrs Linda Smith
(Passed away 29 May 2025)
Recmitment and appointment of tniste8s
New trustees are nominated and appointed at the Annual General Meeting, or C¢>OPted to fill a vacancy.
Org8nisation81 stnicture
The association members discuss the perfomiance of the assoaation on a regular basis at council meetings.
Proposals are voted upon and the outcome is implemerrted by the relevant member.
Othermatters
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls are in pla￿ to provide reasonable assuran￿ against fraud and error. The charity has a risk policy
document in place which is reviewed annually.
The T ustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
r5 Janet B
Trustee
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Date:

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Wordsley & District Communty Association
(the trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibillties and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordan￿ with the
relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1
April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has
been done in order for the finanaal statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records vRre not kept in respect of the charty as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
the financial ststements do not accord with those records. or
the financial statements do not comply viith the applicable requirements concerning the fomi 8nd content of
financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the financial ststements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examlnation.
I have no concems 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 financial statements to be reached.
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Churchfield House
36 Vicar Street
Dudley
Vvest Midlands
DY2 8RG
England
Date:............................

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
202S
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
463
52,944
1,912
229
1,308
70,624
1,912
229
400
64.237
2.029
226
156
17,992
556
82.229
2.029
226
17,680
Totsl income
55,548
18.525
74,073
66,892
18,148
85,040
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable 8Ctivities
300
44,095
300
60.100
16,005
48,194
15,875
84,069
Total eX￿ndItUre
44,395
16,005
60,400
48.194
15.875
84.089
Net income
11,153
2,520
13,673
18.698
2,273
20,971
Transfers between
funds
(500)
500
Net movement In
funds
11.153
2.520
13,673
18,198
2.773
20.971
Reconclliatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
103,554
28,296
131,850
85,356
25,523
110,879
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
114,707
30.816
145.523
103.554
28,296
131.850
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
3,405
147.335
1,622
135,403
150.740
137.025
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin
one year
12
{5,217)
(5,175)
Net current assets
145.523
131.850
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
13
14
30,816
114,707
28,296
103,554
145,523
131,850
The financlal statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
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WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
1.1 Accounting conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's, the Charities Act 2011, FRS
102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ('FRS 102°) and the
Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined
by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statanent of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are presented in the Pound Sterling rounded to the nearest pound (£).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis as it is generating sufficient income to meet
its liabilities.
The charity is a public benefit entity.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
The BB Fund has been designated by the trustees for purchase of equipment and expenditure on
refurbishment.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
The grdnts received fund consists of various grants received for speafic purposes.
The 200 Club is a fundraising group for purchase of equipment.
Group funds are funds belonging to various clubs and groups that the charity operates.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Hire charges in respect of future periods are allocated to the period they relate to.
Government grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the performance conditions
are met and the Association is eligible for the grant.

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng policies
Icontlnuod)
1.5 Expenditure
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 a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent viith the
use of resources.
It is the charity's policy to write off expenditure on refurbishment or purchase of equipment in Ihe year in which
it is incurred.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks.
1.7 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on ts charitable activities.
1.8 Debtors and Credltors
Short tem debtors and creditors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
1.9 Donated goods and facilities
The charity operates from premises owned by Dudley MBC for which only a nominal rent is paid.
Donated goods for resale are recognised when the proceeds are received.
Volunteer time is not recognised in the accounts. Further infomiation on their contribution can be found in the
Trustees report.
Income from donations and legacles
Unrestrfcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
463
845
1,308
400
556
Income from other tradlng activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Sponsorships and social lotteries
1,912
2,029

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Investrnents
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
229
226
Expendtture on ralslng funds
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundralslng and publlclty
Advertising
300

WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expendlture on charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
2028
2025
ToLI1 Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Direct costs
Insurance and leases
Light, heat and water
Telephone
Printing, postage and
ststionery
Mis￿lIaneOUS
Cleaning and caretaking
Maintenance and repairs
Clerical assistance
Community groups
expenditure
914
13,317
2.066
914
13,317
1,384
16,506
2,116
1.384
16,506
2,116
1.679
3.070
5.836
4,931
10.173
1,679
3,070
5,836
4,931
10,173
1,815
2,639
5,377
5,135
9,367
1,815
2,639
5,377
5,135
9,367
981
16,005
16,986
2,465
15.875
18,340
42,967
16,005
58,972
46,804
15,875
62.679
Support costs
Accountancy and legal
fees
1,128
1,128
1.390
1,390
44,095
16,005
60,100
48,194
15,875
64,069
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
44,095
44,095
16,005
48,194
48,194
15,875
16.005
15.875
44.095
16,005
60,100
48,194
15,875
64,069
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Community Association
1,128
1,390
1,128
1,390
Support costs include £1,080 (2024- £1,080) in respect ofthe Independent Examiners fee.
Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits frcm the
charity during the year.
During the year the charity paid £2,675 (2024 £2,892) to 1 trustee for expenses incurred on behalf of the
charity. No other expenses were paid to trustees.
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WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The total trustee and key management personnel remuneration and benefits were £nil (2024 £nil).
10 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2,241
1,164
1,622
3,405
1,622
12 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
262
4,955
5,175
5,217
5.175
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WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Restrfcted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incomlng Resources
resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
202S
Gentle Excercise
200 Club
Bridge Club
Monday afternoon indoor bowls
Get Together
Mens Leisure Group
INordsley History Society
Wednesday Art
Nifty Nineties
Vlordsley Smile
Wednesday Seniors 50+
Badminton 3G
Carol's Fund
BB Club
2,040
2,244
350
951
1,681
(1.248)
2,473
2,244
417
792
920
1.829
7,613
28
1,011
3,957
2,854
193
1,485
5,000
2.000
2,145
1,708
2,552
2,300
1,208
125
720
(1,933)
(2,304)
(788)
(2,548)
(1,887)
(1,200)
(710)
1,825
7,200
20
1,596
3,237
2,048
225
1,560
5,000
(1,840)
(1.472)
(75)
1,440
28,296
18,525
(16.005)
30,816
Previous year:
At 1 Aprfl
2023
Incomlng Resources
resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Gentle Ex￿r¢l$e
200 Club
Brldge Club
Monday afternoon indoor bowls
Lively Ladies
Mens Leisure Group
Wordsley History Society
Vlednesdsy Art
Nifty Nineties
Knit and Natter
Wordsley Smile
Wednesday Seniors 50+
Badminton 3G
Carol's Fund
BB Club
1.429
2,239
291
788
1,083
1,578
6.367
55
420
929
3.081
1,148
55
1,C60
5,000
2.105
985
1,870
2,199
(1,494)
(980)
{1,811)
(2.036)
2,040
2,244
350
951
(1,083)
2,507
2,040
1,076
753
518
156
2,175
1,764
(2.260)
(1,207)
(1 111)
1,825
7,200
20
1,596
1.083
{1,447)
3,237
2,048
225
1.560
5,000
{1,275)
{1,594)
500
25,523
18,148
(15,875}
500
28,296
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WORDSLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Unrestrfcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charlty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These indude
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfer8 At 31 March
2025
BB Club
General funds
15,625
87,929
4,394
51,154
(981)
(43,414)
19,038
95,669
103,554
55,548
{44.395)
114,707
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
BB Club
General fvnds
10.703
74,653
7,345
59,547
(2,465)
(45,729)
42
(542)
15,625
87,929
85,356
66,892
(48,194)
(500)
103.554
15 Operatlng lease commitrnents
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charty had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments of
£2,135 (2024 - £2,3780).
16 Related party transactlons
There were no di￿108able related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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