Company No. Charity No: N1061461 NIC 100646 WISPA (Women In Sport and Physical Activity) Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31103124 Page 1
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Information Chair Eileen Weir Secretary Niamh O'Nelll Directors Emma Sheehy Louise Irvine Nicki Ann Stanley Angela Hodkinson Address 331-333 Shankill Road Belfast 8T13 3AA Accountants Insight Business Servlces 53 Bernlce 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 Flnancial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 9-10 Page 3
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Directors, Report For the Period Ended 31103124 The Directors present their report and fi'nancial statements for the period ended 31103124 Principal activlty The principal activity of the charlty Is to promote the particlpation of women in healthy recreation i n the Belfast area. Directors The Directors who Served during the period are as stated below: Chalr Secretary Directors Eileen Welr Niamh O'Neill Emma Sheehy Louise Iryine Nicki Ann Stanley Angela Hodkinson Structure, Governance and Management The organisation is a charltable company limited by guarantee, incorporated 24110106. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establlshed the objects and powers of the charltable company and is governed under its Articles of Associatlon, Board of Trustees The management committee are also the charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. All trustees give thel r time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charlty. Objectives and Activities The alm of the charity IS to promote the participation of women in the Belfast area In healthy sport and physical activity. Durlng thls reporting period WISPA secured core fundlng from Publlc Health Agency and programme funding from National Lottery Community Fund Nl, Halifax Nl, Sported and Belfast Trust which enabled the delivery of our work across Belfast. Over the past year we have delivered 89 community based programmes in total, working with a range of communlty partners and organisations taking over 2,000 booklngs from women who reside in the most socially deprived areas of Belfast. See monitoring information below. We are continuou51y thlnking of Innovative ways of delivering our work and communlcatlng with the women Involved. Number of opportuniries provlded over 8,000 Increase level of participation 2,236 registrations, of which 1,591 were returners who have used our service before and continue to exercise on a weekly basis. 645 were new to W15PA classes. 45% of the women said they are now more aware of the beneftts of phy51cal activity and how it impact5 on health and wellbeing. 90% of the women questioned said they would continue to exercise after our programmes have ended. 63% of the women said the project had improved their mental health and well being Page 4
45% of the women said the project had improved their physical health and well belng 56% of the women said the project had improved self-esteem and confidence We are confident that we have made a positive impact on the majorlty of the women's health and wellbeing. This is demonstrated through the data received at our evaluation Some of the comments we received from the women participating included: "Maria is so welcoming and makes you feel at ease from the start. There is no judgement of anyone's size, weight or ability which is fantastic. And if someone is struggling with a particular exercise Marla alway5 has an alternative. She makes everyone feel Included. I loved the mixture of Spin, circuit5 and gym. I would definitely like to see this clas5 continue a51 feel my overall health and well-being has improved, and I have made some new friends. "Love the yoga classes With WISPA - they are a slice of calmness and peace each Wednesday morning that I look forward to now." "The WISPA coaches are so knowledgeable and great cralc. I found the classe5 fantastlc and would love to continue. They have fostered a new love for Pilates in me having never done it before so I really want to contlnue and improve on it., "I wouldn't be able to afford to pay gym memberships cause of the cost of Ilving. Because of the prlce of the classes I was able to attend, This has helped me immensely both physlcally and mentally, In turn, improving my family home. Following the successful dellvery of our programmes we recognise our posltlon as a funded organisatlon and the pressure it brings to continue the momentum of delivery. For th15 rea50n, we are pro-active in identifying and sourcing future fundlng to ensure that we can continue to deliver our programmes Into 2024-2025. We are confident that we have achieved our overall aim to provide increased opportunities for women to access local community based programrnes desSgned to to cater for their need5. Through engagement wlth WISPA we hope to encourage lifestyle changes whlch wlll impact on individual'5 health and wellbeing. We have developed strong partnerships wlth a wlde range of community based groupslprojects enabling us to better identify disengaged, sedentary women across the clty. NSamh O, Nelll has continued her role as Project Manager and we have Just recently employed a new member of staff to assist Nlamh and the project. We also have plans to recruit more new board members and we hope that the project can continue to progress and move forward. Our financial performance has been in line with expectation5. Total income has risen, largely due to Increased actlvlty, and we have reduced costs, generating a surplus that we will use to invest in programmes to ensure that we can contlnue to meet our objective5. Thls report wa5 approved by the Board on .4..- 7 . 24 and signed on its behalf by Signed Name.. Eileen Weir - ChairpersonlDirector Page 5
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of WISPA Respective responsibilities of Directors and examiner A5 the charity trustees (and also the directors of the company for the purpose5 of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Companles Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examlnatlon, It15 my re5pon51blllty to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures lald down In the general Direction5 given by the Charlty Commlsslon for Northern Ireland under sectlon 6519)(b) of the Charities Act state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon. Basis of independent examIneS report I have examlned your charlty accounts as requlred under section 65 of the Charltles Act and my examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general Dlrections given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination Included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures I the accounts, and seeking explanation5 from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any rnaterial matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companle5 Act 2006 2. That the account5 do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply wlth the accountlng requlrements of sectlon 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practlce appllcable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Fi nancial Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and Republ ic of I reland 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (41 listed above and, in Connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require 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 31103124 2024 Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2023 Total Notes Incoming Resources SLA & Grants Trad ing activities Interest & other income Total Income 65,976.00 0.00 65,976.00 0.00 11,612.00 11,612.00 66,678 5,890 65,976.00 11,612.00 77,588.00 72,568 Expendlture Charitable Activities Admlnlstratlve Expenses Total Expenditure 65,976.00 5,860.19 71,836.19 200.0 200.0 060.19 73 036.1 90,681 08 65 76.00 Net Incomlng/(Outgolng) Resources 0.00 4,551.81 4.551.81 -19,193 Net Movement of Funds in the Perlod 0.00 4,551.81 4,551.81 -19.193 There are no recognised gains or losses other than the profit or loss for the above financlal yea All activltles relate to conti n u ing operatlons Page 7
WISPA Women in Sport and Physical Activity Balance Sheet Asat 31103124 2024 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 0.00 Current Assets Debtors 0.00 Cash at bank and in hand 65,813.17 60,644 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 1,816.53 1,200 Net Current Assets 444. Total Assets less current liabilities 63,996.64 59,444 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Deferred grant income 0.00 Net Assets Capital and Reserves Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 0.00 444 59,444 63.996.64 The directors, statements are shown on the following page which forms part of this Balance Sheet Page 8
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Balance sheet (continued) Directors, statement for the year ended 31103124 For the year ending 3 1103124 the company wa5 entitled to exemption from audit under Article 257A of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. No members have required the company to obtaln an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance wlth Artlcle 2 57B(2). The directors acknowledge their responslbllltles 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 provlslons applicable to companies subject to the small companies reglme. The financlal statements were approved by the Board on signed on its behalf by: --24 and Slgned Name. Page 9
WISPA Iwomen in Sport and Physical Activity) Notes to the financial statement5 For the year ended 31103124 Accounting Policies 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. with items recognised at C05t or transaction value unless otherwise 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 Practlce applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) (effective January 2015) (Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. The charity constitutes a public beneflt entlty as defined by FRS 102 1.2 Incomlng resources The charity accounts are prepared on a golng concern basis. Income is received by way of grants and payments for services and is included In full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Glfts donated for resale are included as Income when they are sold. Donated assets are Included at the value to the charlty where thi5 can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of services provlded by volunteers has not been included. Grants, Includlng grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognlsed in full in the Statement of Financial Actlvltles in the year In which they are receivable. 1.3 Resources Expended Resources expended are recognised in the year In which they are Sncurred. Management and administration costs are those Incurred in connection with administration of the charlty and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Page 10
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31103124 Grant Income 2024 2023 Government and other Grants 65,976 66,678 Operating gainl(deficit) 2024 2023 Operating gain is stated after charglng: Depreciation and other amounts written off Accountant's remuneration 1,200 1,080 Employees 2024 2023 Number of employees The average monthly number of employees (excludlng the Directors) during the year were: Debtors 2024 2023 Trade Debtors Other Debtors Prepayments Total Debtors Creditors. amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other Creditors Other taxes and soclal security costs Accruals and deferred Income Total Creditors 1,200 1,200 617 1,817 1,200 Page 11