HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 522638)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
PAGE
Legal and Adminislralive Information
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
Sections Accounts
8-11
Trustees Report
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HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUNO & WELFARE CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Registered Charity Number
522838
Address of Charity
Coppi¢e Lane
Cheslyn Hay
West Midlands
WS6 7EY
Trustees
S Williams
C Burton
Bankers
Uoyds TSB Bank
3 Market Place
Cannock
Slaffordshire
WS11 18D
Independent Examiner
J Wallage FCA
CISWO (Trading} Ltd
The Old Rectory
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham
S60 4JG

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above named tharity {Regislered
number 5226381 for the period ended 31 December 2023, set out on pages 3 10 7.
Res
onsibilitles and basls of re
ort
As the charity trustees you are responsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {the Acti.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustees, accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in Garrying out my examination I have followed all applicable directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5llbl of the 2011 Act.
Inde
endent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in
CL)nnection with the examination giving me cause to be5ieve that in any material respect..
(11 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
131 the accounts do 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 vi* 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 lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
J Wallage FCA on behalf of
CISWO (Trading) Limited
The Old Rectory
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham
S60 4JG
Date

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE INSTITUTE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unr8stri¢tgd Deslgnated
Funds
Fun
Total
Total
2022
NOTE
2023
INCOME ANO ENDOWMENTS
Oc¢upalional licenc8
Gift aid - Hawkins Social Club Ltd
Interest received
Bonus ball
Pitch, room and grounds hire
Sundry income
Sections income
3.000 rii.
20,610
3,000 0
20,610
3,000
660
2,200
687
660/
2.200
687
45,221 :/
1.920
2,H5
46.213
45,221
TOTAL INCOME
27.162
45,221
72,383
54.063
EXPENDITURE
Institute and grounds upkeep:"
Rates and water
Insurance
Groundskeepe¢s wages
Grounds Maintenan
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Depreciation adjustment
4.187
4,618
3.839
400
700
1.686
4,187
4.618
3.839
400
700
1,686
3,290
4.509
2.768
700
877
(2,030)
Management and Administration:_
Accountancy
seCreta￿s wages and NIC
1,647
4,263
1.647
4,263
1.584
3,983
Sections:.
Donation lo sections
Sections expenditure
390
390
45,451
45,451
42,510
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
21,730
45.451
67,181
58,191
NET MOVEMENT OF RESOURCES
5,432
(230}
5,202
(4,128)
Fund balances brought forward
106.458
12,189
118,647
122,775
Fund balances carried forward
111.890
11,959
123,849
118,647

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE INSTITUTE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
NOTE
2023
2022
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
85,126
86,812
CURRENT ASSETS
Deblors and Pfepaymenls
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash held by sections
20.382
9,395
11.959
16,271
6,791
12.189
41,736
35.251
LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due within one year
13.0131
(3,416)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
38.723
31.835
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
123,849
118,647
TOTAL NET ASSETS
123,849
118,647
REPRESENTED BY:_
FUNDS
Unrestricted Fund
Designated funds
111.890
11,959
106,458
12.189
123.849
118.647
TheF
na
cial Statements were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by..
Sig
d - Trustee
Print Name- Trustee
Oale

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
{a} Basis of preparatlon and assessment of golng concem
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless
olhetw*se stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial slalements have been
prepared in accordance with the Slalement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and
Reporting by Charities IFRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to
continue as a going concern. The IrLtslees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has
adequate rese¢ves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeablé future. Accordingly
the trustees continue lo adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of its accounts.
Ib) Income Recognltlon
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.
Ic) Expenditure Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expendilure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligakn'on
committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that settlement will be required and the
amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is acwunled for on an
accruals basis.
Grants are recognised when they are approved and the intention has been communicated lo the
recipient.
{d> Depreclation
Depreciation is provided on fixed assets and freehold propety in order to write off the cost of
the assets over their expected economic lives. The annual rates of depreciation applied are..
Fencing and gales
511/0 straight line basis
Car park improvements
15% reducing balance basis
Sports field equipment
20% reducing balan￿ basis
Sports field equipment
100/0 Straight line basis
Fixtures and fittings
15Yo reducing balance basis

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. FIXED ASSETS
Land &
Buildin
F¥ncin
Car Park
Flxturgs & S
orts
s ￿4t•S Im
rovement Fittin
Total
COST
Al 1 January 2023
Additions
83.144
29,290
8,940
36,752
45,940
204.066
At 31 December 2023
83,144
29.290
8.940
36,752
45,940
204,066
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
27,567
489
8,851
89
36,044
708
44,792
117,254
1,686
At 31 Decetnber 2023
28,056
8,940
36,752
45,192
118.940
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2023
83.144
1,234
748
85,126
At 31 December 2022
83,144
1.723
89
708
1,148
88,812
2023
2022
3. DEBTORS
Prepayments
Balance due from Hawkins Social Club Ltd
126
20.256
218
16,053
20,382
16,271
4. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Lloyds Bank - Treasurers account
Lloyds Bank - 30 Day Notice account
Lloyds Bank - 30 Day Notice Steward's Bond account
Barclays Bank - Building Fund
6,494
626
3,898
621
2,272
2,271
9,395
6,791

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE INSTITUTE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Balance
BIF
Balance
CIF
Income
5. SECTIONS FUNDS
enses
Football Teams
Bowling section
Darts Section
In house dominoes
9,554
2,635
40,650
3,429
495
647
(41,294}
13,015)
(4951
{847)
8.910
3,049
12,189
45,221
45,451
11,959
2023
6. CREDITORS- Amounts fallin
2022
due bmlhin one
ear
Trade creditors
Accruals and other creditors
1,026
1,987
1,661
1,755
3.013
3,416

HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE
FOOTBALL SECTION ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
INCOME
Subscriptions
Sponsorship
Lottery
Entry Fees
Pitch Hire
Opening Balance Differences
Other Income
25.653
1.609
670
4,786
5,713
14,305
2,463
674
3,575
768
21,145
2.219
40,650
42.930
EXPENDITURE
Equipment, kit etc
Pitch hire
Lottery
Officials
Fines
Tropheys
Other expenditure
3,902
19,483
1,920
251
1.186
3,333
11,219
6,649
11,912
1,250
148
501
3,744
16.326
{41,294)
{40,5301
(Deficit) I Surplus for the year
{PA41
2,400
Balances brought fO￿ard
9,554
7,154
Balances carrled forward
8,910
9.554

HAWKINS COLUERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE
BOWLING CLUB ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
INCOME
Green fees
Subs
Other Income
1,775
1,330
324
1,038
928
251
3.429
2,215
EXPENDITURE
Equipment. repairs & grounds maintenance
Food, drink and gifts
League fees
Other Expenses
2,200
12
383
420
207
605
(3.015)
19121
Surplus for the year
414
1,303
Balances brought forward
2,635
1,332
Balances carried for4vard
3.049
2,635

HAWKIN
COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE
DARTS CLUB ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
INCOME
Hawkins Donation
Cards
Weekly Subscriptions
100
192
272
185
210
495
564
EXPENDITURE
Prize Money
Buffet
465
30
550
14
14951
1564)
Surplus for the year
Balances brought forward
Balances carried forward
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HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND AND WELFARE CENTRE
IN HOUSE DOMINOES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
202
2022
INCOME
Subscriptions
Domino cards
Donations
217
330
174
230
647
504
EXPENDITURE
Prize money
Buffet
615
32
504
(647}
($041
Surplus for the year
Balances brought fofftrd
Balances carrled forward
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HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR END
D 31 DECEMBER 202
The trustees present their report along with th6 financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
December 2023. The financial statements havè been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
set out in Note 1 to the accounts whith can be fotsnd on page 5 and comply with thè charity's trust deed.
applicable law and the Charities SORP FRS 102.
Constltutlon. Objectives and Actlvltl&s for the Publlc Benefit
The charity is consliluted by a Scheme dated 21 October 2005 and was registered with the Charity
Commission on 14 April 1997 under the number 522638.
The object of the Charity is lo provide a recreation ground and welfare centre for the benefit of the inhabitants
of the parish of Cheslyn Hay in Slaffordshire, particularly {but not exclusively) those who are member of the
mining community.
The trustees have referred lo 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.
Organlsational 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 ils contents and grounds in a suitable slate of
repair for use by those who live in the surrounding area. It raises income through various charitable activities.
the main one being the hiring out of its facilities to the general public, bul a substantial amount of ils income
comes from its connected trading company, Hawkins Social Club Limited, which pays an annual occupational
licence fee in order to run its business from the charitys premises. In addition to this. the company also
transfers any taxable profits it makes lo the charity under a Gift Aid agreement so the trustees work closely
with the directors lo try and ensure the company is profitable, thus ellsuring extra income for the charily.
Trustees vacancies are advertised and interested parties are asked lo apply in writing. InteNiews 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 from each nominating body.
Financial Review
The charity had nel income of £5,43212022.' net outgoings £7.831) for the year from the day lo day running of
the Institute. A donation under Gift Aid of £20,610 (2022-. nil) from the connected trading company has made
a significant contribution to offset inslilute grounds and administration costs.
The various sections al the institute saw a combined deficit of £23012022.. surplus of £3703) whi¢h decreased
the charitys overall surplus to £5,202 {2022'. deficit £4,128).
Review of Activltles
This year has again been a very active year for the charity and for all its various sections, teams and team
members. Following is a brief summary of some of the sections..
Section
The angling section has continued lo lease a local water. Facilities for the disabled have been incorporated
with larger pegs and wheelchair access from the parking area. Matches are now run on the pool and day
liekets are available at the pool from the bailiff for the loGal community.
Cricket Section
On a Sunday teams play in the Lichfield league the 1 st in Dlvision 3 and a 2nd in Division 4. The junior
cricket section is also very strong with several sides competing tsiroughout the week.
Continued
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HAWKINS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTINUED
Revlew of Activltles contlnued
Bowlin
Section
The bowling section has had a good yearwilh teams competing in various leagues. The over 50's have a
Tuesday Walsall league team and also compete on Thursdays in LiGhfield Divisions 1 and 4. Tuesday
nights, the Lichfield league team had a steady season after promotion last season.
Two teams compete on a Thursday night in the Cannock league, on6 team in Division 3 and for their second
season a team in Division 6. The Saturday South Staffs league team performed well in their league. The
Sunday morning team compete in the Walsall & District league and finished well. New players are being
aGlivety recruited lo strengthen all teams and possibly more teams in the coming year.
Golf S Glion
Unfortunately the golf section did not play any matches this year bul hope lo in the coming season.
Football S clion
The football seclion continues to grow steadily each year and now has seven junior sides taking part each
weekend with also now a Soccer School taking part on Saturday mornings. The Hawkins Sports football
section has been awarded a Walsall Sports Council Club Accreditation Award for a well run club following on
from its Charter Standard Award previously.
In senior football there is a team playing Saturday in the Staffs County Senior League and Iwo Sunday tearns
in the Cannock Chase League, Hawkins Sports and Hawkins Inex.
The annual weekend soccer toumamenl again this year had 96 teams competing again being run
professionally & successfully and again most teams have already expressed a wish lo return to make
next year.
Rifle Club
The rifle club have again competed in the Wolverhampton Air Rifle League.
Within the Social Club building various events lake place on a weekly basis.
Bingo is played on Saturday and Wednesday.
The Poker League takes place on Tuesday evenings in the lounge.
- The Rifle club shoot in the concert room on a Tuesday evening.
There is a quiz in the bar on a Tuesday evening.
The Dance Class takes part on a Thursday evening.
There has been a well organised In House Darts League on a Thursday evening bringing many members
together and also the In House Dominoes League on a Friday evening both well supported by the members.
The Bike Fest look place once again arranged by some members of the club and was larger than the
previous year, which again is very encouraging.
The function room is booked by the local community for all types of events. Charity Night Quiz's,
entertainment. christenings. weddings. birthdays and funerals.
In summarising the charity has had a very good year over a wide spectrum of aGtivilies and events. Again
thanks must go to all members of the ground staff and their teams for the excellence of the playing facilities
for all the sporting sections taking part in the charities activities.
Every year new members join from the local community lo take part In all the existing seclions encouraging
growth each year to keep taking the charity fotward.
Thank you to all the section organisers and good luck for the ¢oming year.
Reserves Pollcy
It is the policy of the Iruslees lo maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reservès of the charity
al a level to provide sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period
of twelve months. Any additional reserves are held lo provide a capital fund for repairs that will be
required for the upkeep of the premises.
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HAW
INS COLLIERY RECREATION GROUND & WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTINUED
Risk Management
The trustees are aware of the operational and financial risks which the charity faces and regularly
reviews those risks lo mitigate against any impact they may have on the charity. The major risks faGing
the charity are the continued success of the social club from which it derives ils main funding, the
support of individuals and the community in using the facilities and the inlmduction of the younger
generation to provide for the future.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilitles
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 incoming resoufces and
pplication of resources of the charity for that period. In addition, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistenlly-,
obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inapproprsate 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 lo ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
asset f the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and
other
rr
ularilies.
Sig
d - Trustee
Print Name- Trustee
418JL4
Date
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