MBER SC052 2023 2024 1,473 Membershio Fees etc 1.130 2,134 6,027 133 2.097 357 234 3.942 215 1,fA)8 Rental rz Night Birw Nrght 150 12,014 9.324 4,913 Insura 110 105 3.PJ)O W4es & Grout*we 3.670 421 130 1,130 520 115 357 187 51 785 COMF.11n & RO1 Fees Etc Miscellaneous Nhjm ExpThs Trophy & Era¥ DGRI 10,285 8,419 1,729 &wplu8 fi)r the year
NG CLUB Scorn HCHA NUMBER SC052591 •m•nl of Bda¢$ ag at 31•t Doc•mb•r 2024 2023 2024 Bank and Cash in Hd Cuttent Acc¢yJrrt Ca¥h in HaThJ 26,617 99 27.526 95 26,716 Cbsirva Balance 27.621 24,267 1.729 720 Ow)Ing Bafw sIru$ for the year 26.716 28,716 08iw BalarK* 27,621 ApFYoved by th8 trustees 2P JaNarv 2025 xnrl %lnnArl nn th#ir l¥thall
CARSETHORN COMhKINrrY D LOPMEKf GROUP Exaninerfs R I report on th& unaudited a(xnts of the charity for the year ended 31a December 2024 as set out on pages 1 to 2 of this document. Resp8¢tive Responsibilities ot the Trust•88 aNI Examin The charTty's Trustees arè responsit4e for the prepara(N)n of the accounts in accordance wth the terms of The Charittas and Trustee Investment (Scooand) Act 2005 and The Charftles Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 21YJ6. Tr charity TrStee8 cortsider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1Xd) of the Accounts R•3ulalions does not apply. It is my responsibilty lo examine ts accounts as requiffty under Section 44(1)(¢) of the Act and to stale whether partilar matters have come to my attentM)n. Ba818 of Independont Examln•rfs R•port My examination is carrt8d out in accordaru wilh R&Julation 11 of the Charities Accounts {stIar1) RegulatN)ns 2006. An examination indudes a review of the a¢untIng rerx)rds kept by the charity 8fKI a o)mparison of the accounts present&J wrth those reGort15. It also indud&s consideration of any unusual itsms or disch)swes in the aceJ)unts. and seeks explanations from the commtttee members conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provKle all the eviden that vnukl b8 required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an aLbJit opinion on the view given by the acCInts. Ind•p•n(knt Examinorfs Statem In the C¢TSe of my ex8minatKm, rn) matter has oxne to my attention: (1) which gr¥es me reasonable cause to telieve that in ary matsrial respect the requirements. la) to keep a(untIng recayds in aLxcYdance with Section 44(1Xa) of th8 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2{ a0Unts Regulations.. (b) to rKepare 8(%ounts which acwrd with the a(xounting records and o)mply with Regukqtton 9 of the 2CA)6 ACcnts Regulations. have not been mat; or 12) lo which, in my Dpinion, attention shouk4 be drawn in order to enable a Fyoper understandina of the 2CCDunl% tr) hp. rpar.hed. Chdrterea Accoun-.anls 123 Ir6sh Street Dumfries DG12PE 23rf January 2025
Wigtown Bowling Club (Charity No. SC052591) Rogistered Charity (SCIOI. Foundwj 5June 2023 Address: Wigtown Bowting Cb The Square Wigtown Newton Stewart Wigtownshire DG8 9EH ststus: Active. Scottish Charitable Incorpornted Organisaiion Main Oporatlng Location: Dumfries & G811ow8y {specffic local poinv community) Aim¥ & Constitthion As set out in our SCIO constitution. the principal objectives ofwigtovm BOngCiUb are to operate as a non-profft distributing charity and to achieve the followin& Athianco public participation in bowls as a sporL Provide bowls-related recreatlonalfacililies an(Vororganl8e rocreational activitiès to improve members. quality of life. Promote, abliSh. opernle and support other schem. and proj8cts of charitable benefrt to the community. Provida coaehingand instruction as needed. Fostsr rolationshipswlth other 0door bowling tb$.
Undertake any other reasonable purpose 8n8logous to the above aims. These aims coiie¢tNely underpin Ouf workto enrich local lrfe through sport and inclusion. A Brlof Historyof Wigtown 8owlingCiub Wigtown BowitnE Club was estsbti8hed in 1830. making it one of the oldest bowling clubs in ScotLand. Itv3 origin8Uy laid out in the square's"piantation" area. vthich had been enclosed in 1809 88 a public Earden space. the tum ofthe ts%Entieth century. this area was largety dedicated to bowls end tennis, embedding our club deeply in thetown's heritage. Trugtsos. R•port 2024 Overview & Context Witcown is a rural communty marked ty Smited leisure and eThpioymeM opportunitss. Wigtown Bowling Club stsnds 88 the t8rge8t loc&1 swrting instrtution. providin8 inclusive engag8ment for all ages-from juniorsto $eniors-and abilities. including disabled members attendingwith carers. Through our varied programming, we combat social isot8tion. fostsr ptysical activity. and enhance commUnty11-beln8 in an area vthere such 8eNices are scarce. 2024 KeyActivibo8 & Fundraising Three Annual OpenToumarnents Uune. July. Auwst): Attracting up to 36 pairs per event. these toumaments generate income through £10 pairingfees, refreshments. and raffles. They bring exciternent, irvely competition. and regional participation. reinforcingthe club's prominence.
Soup knchens DurIngSea &Wigtown BookFeslfvaL. Held during regUr play and particularty during the intsrnationally renown8d Wigtown BookFestivaL these sessions serve 1mamade soup. s8ndwiche8. and cakes-drawing queues of enthusi88tic visitors 8nd r8ising consider8bLe funds. Annual Prlze Blngo Night A sell-out hiEhli2ht. viith prizes donated by members and local businesses. It blends fun. social connection, and effective lundtaising. strengthening ourti8S With th8 local ommunty. Clubhouso Hlro for Communlty & Prlvats Us&. Available for modest donations during peak demand times like Christmas and the Book FestivaL our clubhouse hosts local groups and priv8te events. integr8tingthe Club into community iTfe and supporting upkeep costs. Weeklysocial BovAFng & Sweeps (Tuesdays & Fridays): Informal. friendly sessions that encourage skills development and regular Social interaction. Entryfees creats modest prize pool8. foSt1ng a lun. inclusive environment. Junior &lndu$lv•Parb¢lpatlon= OnEoinE effotts to encourage juniors. under-25s. and bowlers of all ages and abiiitles- inctudingthose with di8abiiiues-8nsure that the Club remains welcoming and ftmJre- focu88d. AssotTransfor Negotlations: We are actively negotiatingtotransfer ownership ofthe premises from Dumfries & Gailowaycouncli . A successfultransterwll enhance long-term stabli.ity and facility improvement.
Local Sponsoyshlp & Suppo Supported by 8 network of local businesses and indp4idu81 donor4 ve offer prize money fortOUTnaments and maintain OUT programs-demon*raiing community investment in our Succes Impa¢t Summary Through our inclusive programming, tournaments, social eventy and partnerships. Wigtown Bowling Club setves as more than a sport1ngvenuit is a vital socialand recreational anchor. In addresSIngne1neS5. supporting wellbein& and fostering intergenerational engagement, we contribute signffic8ntlyto the qu81ity of life in ruralwigtown. Hlgtory &Alrns Summary Aspect Details Found•d 1830. one of Scodand's oldest bowling clubs Early Setting F1anted square public space from 1809 repurposed into club grounds Advancernent ot participation, recreation. coaching, communtty schemes, Alms/Obj•ctlves inter-club relations Trustees, Deeiaration We believethis report offers a falr. and comprohensfve ovenfi•w of the Club's activities and achi8vement8 forthe yearended 2024. It aligns with OSCR s r8POrting expectations and upholds our charitable purposes.
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