Company No. Charity No: N1061461 NIC 100646 WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31103123 Page 1
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Information Chair Eileen Weir Secretary Niamh O'Neill Dlrectors Emma Sheehy Iris Mcll roy Advlser Tracy Mawhinney Address 331-333 Shanklll Road Belfast BT13 3AA Accountants Ins ight Business Services 53 Bernice Road Newtownabbey BT36 4QZ Bankers Danske Bank Donegal Square West Belfast BTI 6JS Page 2
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Page Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financlal Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-10 Page 3
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Directors. Report For the Period Ended 31103123 The Dlrectors present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31103123 Principal actlvlty The principal activity of the charlty Is to promote the participation of women In healthy recreation in the Belfast area. Directors The Directors who Served durlng the period are as Stated below: Chalr Secretary Director5 Eileen Welr Niamh O'Neill Emma Sheehy Irls Mcllroy Tracy Mawhinney Advlser Structure, Governance and Managemont The organ15atlon1s a charitable company limited by guarantee, Incorporated 24110106. The company was established under a Memorandum of Assoclatlon which establlshed the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under Its Articles of Assoclatlon. Board of Trustees The management committee are also the charity trustees for the purposes of charlty law. All tru5tee5 give their time voluntarlly and receive no benefits from the charlty. Objectlves and Actlvities The aim of the charltyls to promote the participation of women In the Belfasr area In healthy actlvity. Durlng thi5 reportlng perlod WISPA secured core fundlng from Public Healrh Agency and programme funding from National Lotrery Community Fund Nl which enabled the delivery of the MELT Project across Belfast and funding through Versus Arthriti5 for the Move to Improve, Project. Our F.A.B. Project wa5 a150 extended intojuly 2022 with rhe support of the National Lottery Community Fund Nl. Over the past vear we have delivered 97 community based programmes in total, working with a range of community partners and organisations allowing us to work with 1,961 women who reside in the most socially deprived area5 of Belfast. See monitoring Information below. Covid-19 and the cost of livlng cri515 has made us continually look at our model of delivery and how we can use our network5 and resources to have the be5f impact at communlty level. We are contlnuously thlnking of innovatlve way5 of worklng of how we deliver our work and communicate with the women Involved. Number of opportunities provided over 10,000 Increase level of participation 1,961 participants, of which 1,002 were returners who have used our service before and continue to exercise on a weekly ba515. 959 were new to WISPA classes. 47% of the women said they are now more aware of the benefits of physlcal actlvlty Page 4
and how it impacts on healrh and wellbelr 91% of the women questioned said they would continue to exercise after our programmes have ended and 9% 5ald maybe. 75% of the women said the project had Improved their mental health and well being 81% of the women said the project had Improved their physical health and well belng 29% of the women said the project had improved self-esteem and confidence We are confident that we have made a posltive impact on the maJorSty of the women. health and wellbelng. Thls Is demonstrated through the data received at our evaluatlon Some of the comments we received from the women participating included: "Thls was a grear experlence. The programme impacted me differently than I thought it would as origi nally l used it to be introduced to triathlon and to increase my engagement in cardlo activlties. Since completlng the programme I have Improved In all 3 d isciplines and completed my first 5k. l am more able to overcome the barriers that make me stop when I ht rny discomforr zone. The programme was very well organised and I wa5 able to attend with ease. Completlng the programme has made me feel Ilke I have accomplSshed something and l am very proud of that . 'It provides an important women only space where they can exerclse without judgement and with a great tralner, "These projects really help with moblllty and menral health and allow me to meet other people. I love that it IS so local. Followlng the successful delivery of our programmes we recognlse our position as a funded organlsatlon and the pressure It brings to contlnue the momentum of dellvery. For thi5 reason, we are pro-actlve in identifying and sourcing future fundlng to ensure that we can contlnue to dellver our programmes into 2023-2024 We are confident that we have achieved our overall aim to provide Increased opportunities for women to access local community based programmes designed to to cater for thelr need5. Through engagement wlth WISPA we hope to encourage Ilfestyie changes whSch will impact on individual's health and wellbelng. We have developed strong partnerships wlth a wide range of community based groupslprojects enabling US to better Identify disengaged, sedentary women across the clty. Looking back on the past year we have faced a lot of transition in the organisation. Audrey Barr retired as Project Manager after 20+ years and Niamh O, Nelll has stepped Into her new role as Project Manager. We have also recrulted new board members for WISPA whlch Is very excltlng and we hope that the project can contlnue to move fonNard going from strength to strength. Our financial performance has been in line wlth expectations. Total income has fallen. largely due to the end of our Lottery funding. and we have reduced costs and used some of our reserves to invest In programmes to ensure rhat we can continue to meet our objectives. Thls report was approved by the Board on . and signed on its behalf by Signed. Name: Eileen Weir- Chalrper50nlDlrector Page 5
W15PA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of WISPA Respective responsibilitie5 of Director5 and examiner As the charity trustees land a150 the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satlsfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and Is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsSblllty to- examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures lald down In the general Dlrections given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519>(b) of the Charitles Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basi5 of independent examlner's report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charltles Act and mv examination was carried out In accordance with the general Dlrections g iven by the Charity Commlssion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examlnation Included a review of the accounting records kepr by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Included consideration of any unusual Items or d Isclosures i the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role 15 to state whether any material matters have come fo my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. Thar the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of sectlon 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recom mended Practice appllcable to charltles preparlng thelr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland 4. That there Is further Information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters 11) to (41 listed above and, in connection with following the Dlrections of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that requ ire drawing to your attention. Derek Browne ACMA Insight Business Services 53 Bernice Road Newtownabbey, BT36 4QZ Page 6
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31103123 2023 Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2022 Total Notes Incoming Resources SLA & Grants Tradl ng activities Interest & other income Total Income 66,678.00 0.00 0.00 66,678.00 140,061 5,889.70 5,889.70 4,292 66.678.00 5,889.70 72,567.70 144,441 Expenditure Charitable Activities Administrative Expenses Total Expenditure 66,678.00 24,003.46 90,681.46 127,832 Nel Incomlngl(Outgolng) Resources 0.00 -19,193.76 -19.193.76 8.793 Net Movement of Funds in the Period 0.00 -19,193.76 -19,193.76 8,793 There are no recogni5ed gain5 or losses other than the profit or loss for the above financlal yea All activitles relate to continu ing operations Page 7
W15PA Women in Sport and Physical Activity Balance Sheet Asat 31103123 2023 2022 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 0.00 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 0.00 718 60.644.28 79,718 Creditor5: amounts falling due within one year 1,200.00 1,080 Net Current Assets Total Assets less current liabilltles 59,444.28 78.638 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Deferred grant income 0.00 Net Assets 44 Capital and Reserves Restrlcted Fund5 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 0.00 20,489 59,444.28 78,638 The directors, statements are shown on the following page whlch form5 part of this Balance Sheet Page B
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Balance sheet (continued) Directors. statement for the year ended 31103123 For the year ending 3 1103123 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under Artlcle 25 7A of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with Article 257B(2). The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provlsions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board on signed on its behalf by: .and Signed Name Page 9
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31103123 Accounting Policies 1.1 Accountlng convention The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. with items recogni5ed at C05t or transaction value unless OthenNise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) (effective January 2015). and the requirements of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) (effective January 2015) (Charities SORP 20 15 (FRS 102)> and the Companies Act 2006. The charity constitutes a publlc benefit entity as defined by FRS 102 1.2 Incoming resources The charity accounts are prepared on a going concern basis. Income 15 received by way of grants and payments for services and Is Included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included a5 income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of services provlded by volunteers has not been included. Grant5, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognlsed In full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are recelvable. 1.3 Resource5 Expended Resources expended are recognlsed in the year in which they are incurred. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Page 10
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Note5 to the financial statement5 For the year ended 31103123 Grant Income 2023 2022 Government and other Grants 66,678 132,156 3. Operating gainl(deflclt) 2023 2022 Operating gain is stated after charging: Depreciation and other amounts written off Accountant's remuneratlon 1,080 960 4. Employees 2023 2022 Number of employees The average monthly number of employees (excluding the Directors) during the year were: Debtor5 2023 2022 Trade Debtors Other Debtor5 Prepayments Total Debtors Creditors: amounts falling due withln one year 2023 2022 Trade creditor5 Other Creditors Other taxes and social securiry costs Accruals and deferred income Total Creditors 1.200 960 1,200 960 Page 11
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activlty) The following does not form part of the statutory accounts. Detailed Statement of Financlal Actlvities For the year ended 31103123 2023 2022 Income Public Health Agency Lottery Other Funding Generated Income Other Income Total Income 51,778 10,000 4,900 5,890 46,159 93,902 4,292 72,568 144.441 Expenditure Salaries Travel & Expenses Programmes Transport Rent Office Costs Equipment 52,143 296 33,966 740 58,378 472 51,423 260 4,040 3,126 2,145 6,584 1,514 310 Ll_1 Maintenance Advertising Insurance Sundry Items Trainlng Accountancy & consultancy Bank Charges Total Expenditure 1,431 201 1,352 1,080 7,816 5urpluslDeficit 19,194 8,794 IncomelExpenditure By Funder Public Health Agency Lottery Versu5 Arthritis Other 51,778 10,000 4,900 51,778 31,049 4,900 Total 72,568 91,762 Page 12