ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME AND INSTITUTE CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 523474 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ASK£RN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME AND INSTITUTE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Conten Pa Le8al and Administrative Oetaits Trustees, Report 24 Independent Exarnlner's Report ststernent of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 8-10
ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME ANO INSTITUTE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 523474 TRUSTEES P Hewitt P Gibbon D Reillv l Kennedy G Carr A McAdam G Yatès SCHEME TREASURER J Mor8a SCHEME ADDRES5 Manor Way Askern Doncaster DN6 OAI BANKE Co-operative Bank plc 31 St Sepulchre Gate Doncaster DNI ITD HONOK4RY ACCOUNTANTS Hawkins Normanton 40-42 Castleford Road Normanton West Yorkshire WF6 2EE
ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME AND INSTITUTE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report along with the finanaal siatements of the charitv for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared In accordartce with the accounting policies set out in Note I to the accounts which can be found on page 8 and cornplv with the charities trust deed. applicable law and the Charitie5 SORP FRS 102. Constitution. Objecfives and Activities for the Public Benefit The charity was constituted by Conveyan$ dated 24 December 1925 and was re8istered with the Charity Commission on 2 January 1964 underthe number 523474. Its objectives are to provide a Social Welfare Centfe for the benefit of the inhabitsnts of the village of A5kein near Doncaster particularly Ibut not exclu5tvelyl those who are member5 of the mining eomrnunity- The trustees have referred to the guidance gwen by the Charity Commission on publit benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objective5 and details of the activitiès that have taken place dLtring the year can be found later in this report. Organlsatlonal Structure The trustees who have served the Charlty during the year are shown on page l. The charity is responsible for maintaining the premises and 8rounds in a 5Ultable State of repair for use by thosè who live in the surrounding area. It raise5 income through variou5 charitable attivities such as hirin8 Out its facilitie5 for use by the public. In additson to this, the charity receives an occupational lInce from its connetted trading ctsmpany, A5kern Recreatlon and Sports Club Ltd. and an agreement is in place whereby all the taxable profits of the company are donated to the charity under Gift Aid. Trustee vacancles afe advertised and interested parties are asked to apply in writing. Intervsews will be held and suitable candldates are then notified to their nominatin8 body being either CISWO, Trade Union or members. The trustee board is made up of equal numbers of each nominatin8 body. fvnancial Review The charity had net outgoin8 Tesources ol E4,164 from the day today rltnning of the charity12024.. £3.334 net outgoing resources). The connected trading company has recorded a loss and there has been a transfer under Gift Aid to the charity of £ nil12024 nill. The trustees will tontlnue to work with the company's directors to try and help the company ietain and maintain profltability. There were investmentgains this year of £412024'.£41. Revlew of ActlvltSe5 The trustees have referred to the guldance 8iven by the Charity Comm¢ssion on publlc benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and, as a result. the following have taken place duriry the year.
ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME ANO INSTMJTE EPORT OF THE TRUSTEES R THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are pleased and proud to 5UPPOrt various sections of the scheme. These include= Cricket qkern Miners. Welfare Cricket Club continue to use the facilities. There are 3 senior sides and under 13's junior cricket. They also hosted the Askern Mu5ie Festival. Snooker There is a tèam that plays in the over 5S's one aftemoon each week. A5kèm Colliery Band The band still has several members and some from other bands. who practice on Tue5d3y evenings and play at events. Last year they or8arbised in conjunction with Hatfield a fundraiser Le8ends Én Brass supporting Breast Cancer Now. Anyone wishin8 to use the facllitie5 at the scheme 15 31ways welcome and the locèl schools, danclng school and local or8anisations, including other charities, take advantage of this. Investment PolS¢y The charity held a number of investment units and had appointed Black Rock Investment Managers to administer these funds and a number of units are still held in Charishare Comrnon Investment Fund. The income received from thèse investments Is sh¢)wn as incon7e in the accounts although it 15 re-invested in the form of accumulatiort shares. Reserves Policy It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds whlch are the free reserves of the charity, at a level to provlde sufficient funds to cover anticipated administration and support costs for a period of 12 months. Any additional reserves are held to provide capital fund for repairs that will be required for the upkeep of the premises. Rlsk Managèment The trustees are aware of the operatlonal and fSnancial fisks which the charity faces and rÈÈulafty reviews those risk5 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 which it deTive5 it5 main funding. the support of individuals and the community in usin8 the f3cilitÈes and the introduction of the younger generation to provide foi the future. The trustees Wofk dose with the dirertors, committee and members to address these rlsks.
ASK N MINERS. WELFARE SCHEME AND INSTITUTE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES R THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees. Responslbllitles Sn relation to the Financial Ststements Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requlred the Trustees to prepare f6nancial statements for each financial year which gave a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of sOurceS of the charlty for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accountlng policie5 artd then apply them consistently. observe the methods and princlples in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in the firian¢ial statements. prepa the financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it 15 inapprpriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are also responsible for keeplng proper accounting records which disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wbth the charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other Irregularities. Signed Trustee Print Name - Trustee Date
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRuEEs OF ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME AND INsllTUTE We report on the accounts of &Kskern Miners, Welfare Scheme and Institute (Registered Charity Number 5234741 for the year ended 31 Maich 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 9. Res ectlve Res onslbllltles of Trustees and Examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation olthe accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an Judit is not required for this year under sèction 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charitles Actl and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is our responsibility to.. examine the actounts under section 145 of the chatIeS Act to follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Directyons given by the Charity Cornm15On l under section 145lSllbl of the Charitie5 Act I, and to state whèther particular matters havè come to our attention. asis of Inde endent Examlner's Statement Our examination was carried out in accordaThce with general directtons glven by the Charity Commisslon. An examination includes a VIeW of the accounting records kept by the charity ènd tomparison rjf the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disclosures in the acouftts and seeklng explanation5 from you as tiustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be reqLtired in an audlt, and consequently no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent ExamSner's Statèment In connection with our examinatiorb, no matter has come to our attention.. 111 which gives us reasonable eavse to belleve that in any materral respect, the requirements.. to keep aceountin8 records in a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comp with the èttountin8 requlrements of the Charities Act have not been met, or 121 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undèrsianding of the accounts to be reached. Hawkin5 Normanton Date
ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME ANO INSTI STATEM NT OF FINAN AL AcnvtTIES FOR THE YEA ÉNDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unre5trfcted Desi nated Re5trid Funds Funds Funds ncome and Endowments Note 20Z5 20 Occupational licence Rent received Investrnent incorne Sundry income Doncastef MBC Covid- J9 Grant5 Settions income- donation Surplus on di5po$31 of land T¢)tsl Income 13.200 io.oii 13.200 io.oii I2.¢0 7,454 6,204 6.204 4.363 29,418 29,418 23,821 Dire¢t Charitabl £x enditur Rates and water Licences and Insurance PavilKJn expenses A8ed members, & childrens treat Oonations Sundry expenses Depreciation 699 5.235 10,181 699 5,235 10,181 806 5,071 12,453 6,800 22,91S 6,800 22.915 2.537 20.867 an eme nd Adml lon Honararia and bookkeeping Accountancy fees Bank charges Legal and professional fees other ex endi ure Sections expenditure 1.000 1.289 51 1.000 1.289 51 8(X) 1,275 52 4.161 Total Expendlture 25,255 25.255 27,155 Total (Expenditurell Income before Investments 4,164 4,164 13.3341 Unrealised investmeni gains NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 4,164 4.164 13,3341 Fund balantes brought lorward 325,090 3.750 2.580 331.420 334,754 Fund balance5 ¢arried forwa 319.2S4 3,750 2,580 335,584 331,420
ASKERN M NÉRS, WELFARE SCHÉM ND INSTITUTE ALANCE S YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14ote 2025 2024 ED ASSETS Tangible flxed assets Investments 251,801 117 210.691 113 251.918 210.804 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by sections 32.581 SL026 1,333 29.872 50,686 1,333 84,941 121,891 Less: CURR NT LIABILITI Credltors- Amounts fèlling due within one year 11.2751 11,2751 83.666 120.616 TOTAL NET ASSETS 335,584 331,420 NDS Unrestricted Funds 329.254 325,090 Designated Funds 3,750 3.750 Restricted Funds 2,580 2.580 £ 335,584 É 331,420 Approved by the trustees and srfned OTh their behalf by.. d- Trustee .lJ2ff2.L6.F&-..... .... . . Print N3me- Trustee Date
N MINERS, WELFARE SCHEME ANO INSTITUTE TES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIE5 al Basis of preparation and 35sÈssment of goin8 concèm The financial statements have been prepared under the historical tost convention unless otherwlse stated in the relevant notes tts ihese accounts. The financial St3tÈments have been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charkies IFRS1021. the Financial Reportin8 standard IFRS1021. The trustees con5iderthat 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 forE5eeable future. Accordlngly the trustees continue to adopt the 8oins concern basi5 In the preparation of the accounts. bl Income RetoBnltlon Income is retognised once the charity has entitlement to the income. It Is probable that the Income will be received and the amount of Income receivable tan be rneasured reliably. Donations are recognised when they are received. cl Expendlture Recognitlon abilities are recognised as expendlture as soon as there is a legal or constructive obli8ation committing the charity to that expendlture. it is probable that settlement will be required and thè amount of the obli8ation can be measuTed rellably. All expenditure is accounted for on an atCfu3ls basis. dl Tan8ible Fixed Assets Depreciation has been calculated to write off the value of the fixed assets over their expected ecgrtomic lives. with a full yearfs charge being applied in the year of acquisltlon. The rates applied are a5 follows.. Freehold Property Fixtures,Fittings and equipment 2% per annum (additions in the year) 15% per annum Iredu¢ing balance basi51 Èl Value Added Tax Value added tax is recoverable by the charity and as suth is excluded from the relevant income and costs in the Starement of Financial Adivitie5.
ASKERN MINERS. WELFARE SCHEME AND INSTITUTE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 20 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Frèehol Flxtures Pro men Cost or Valuation At l Aprll 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 Mar¢h 2025 172,191 155.771 327,962 47,910 47,910 É 220,101 155,771 375,872 Accumulated Depreciation At l April 2024 Charge for the period Released on disp05als At 31 March 2025 3,665 113,606 117,271 475 6.325 6,8(Kl 4,140 119,931 124,071 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 215.%1 35.840 251.801 At 31 Marth 2024 168,526 42,165 210,691
ASKERN MINERS, WELFARE SCHEM AND INsnwTE NOTESTO THE ACCOUIITS FOR T E EAA ENDEO I MARCH 2025 INVESTM NYS 2025 2024 Charities UK Equity Fund 117 113 BTORS 2025 2024 Debtor VAT Prepayments Amount dve from Askern ReCation & Sports Club Ltd 14,400 1,820 L927 14,434 13,2C 2,739 1,821 12.112 32,581 29.872 CASH AT BANK ANO IN HAND 2025 2024 Current account Covoperative bank. Business Select 51,024 90,685 51,026 90.687 CREDITORS: ounts fall due withln one ear 2025 2024 Actruals Amount due to Askern Recreatlon & Sports Club Ltd 1,275 1,275 1.275 1,275 BALANCE5 HELD by SEcfioNS Brou Forward Incom Cricket secrlon Football section 390 943 390 943 1,333 1,333 io