Whitacres Wolves (SCIO) Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation ISCIOI Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the period 15 February2024- 31 December2024 OSCR Registered scio SC053125 S(DtDsh Chany
Whitacres Wolves (SCIO) Contents of the Financialstatements for the period 75 February2024- 37 DeGember2024 Pages Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Balances Notes to the Financi81 Statements Detailed Statement of Receipts and Payments
Trustees, Annual Report Whitacres Wolves SCIO For the period 15 February 2024- 31 Decomber2024 1. Reference and Administrative Information Charlty Name: Whitacres Wolves SCIO Constitutlonal Form: Scoltish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIOI Charity Numb Trustees: Principal Address 2. Structure, Governance and Management Whitacres Wolves SCIO is governed by its constitution adopted in J8nuary2024 8nd accepted as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 15 February 2024. Trustees are elected atthe Annual General Meeting IAGMI. The Management Committee met regularlythroughout the period and delegated somg tasks to subgroups where necessary (funding. coaching. communications). 3. Charltable Purposes In accordance with our constitution, our 8ims and objectives are: To offer recreational and competitive opportunities in football to young people. To promote the sport of footballwithin our local community. To ensure a dutyof care to all members. To ensure fair and equal treatment for all present and tuture members. To create social activities for members as required. 4. Activities and Achievements in the perlod Membershlp and Participation We provided football sessions to around 300 children and young people aged 4- 15 throughout the period. Age groups were supported from ouryoungest {2020s} through to our 2009 teams, with new 2021s starting training duringthe period. We maintained a policy of inclusion and afford8bility. with pro-rated fees.
Coaching and Training The club continued to rely on its dedicated volunteer coaches but also explored bringing in more paid coaches to enhance player dev81opment. We ensured all coaches held orwere working towards appropriate coaching badges and PVG Ghecks. We piloted the use of a professional coach across age groups and considered adopting a coaching manual for session planning. First aid kits and accident records were maintained to support health and safety. Girls, and Inclusive Football Saturday morning girts. sessions were introduced to allowyoungfemale players to participate before league matches, supported initially bySYFAfunding. Discussion5 continued about establishing deaf football sessions in partnership with Glasgow Deaf, with volunteer speakers offeringto raise awareness among coaches. We worked to increase diversity and inclusion in our board and coachingteam to strengihen future funding applications. Faci(ities and Pitch Lets We reviewed pitch usage and secured extensions of lets at Gowanbank and Neilston to meet growing demand. A 12-week trial of the Neilston pitch was undertaken for additional age groups. We continued to engage with Glasgow City Council and other partners regarding potential land acquisition for a dedicated community hub. Evenis and Communlty Engagement An Easter Camp was held from 7-11 April, open to all children Inotlust Whit8cres Wolves members), supported bysponsorship from Scott Chaplain and p8rents' contributions. Fundraising events included a Rangers Found8tion lap run at Ibrox and continued development of our newJustGiving page Ito secure Gift Aid on donations). We engaged with local electèd representatives, such as other community groups to strengthen partnerships. and Fundralslng and Flnance We raised significant funds through donations, including £2,000 from club supporters and £1.000 from Barclays. We began preparations for largerfunding bids (Glasgow Community Fund and Area Partner Fundingi with an 88timated requirement of £20,000 and a webinar attended in March. We reviewed and updated ourfees structure, including pro-rating payments.
Governance and Communication We added newtru5tees to strengthen the board and continued to fill key positions such as Treasurer8nd Secretary. We approved the creation of a Communications Officer role and agreed to produce a regular n&wsletter for parents and carers. We introduced the use ofWhatsApp and Zoom for board meetings and introduced Microsoft 365 for administrative sUPPOrt. 5. Future Plans Lookingahead, Whitacres Wolves SCIO intends to". Secure sustainable funding streams to empLoy part-time staff to support opewations. Continue development of girls, and inclusive Ideafl football programmes. Progress negotiations for land or facilities to establish 8 permanent community sports hub. Expand coaching capacity with paid coaches and structured training resources. I mplement sibling discounts. Strengthen our governance with a full comptement of board members to support future funding 8pplic8tions. Approved by order of the board of Truste9s on 10 September 2025 and signed tsn its behalf by
OSCR Offlee of th• ScottlBh Charlty Rogulator Inde endent examiner's re ort on the accounts Whitscres Wolves SCIO Report to the trusteeslmembors Rggistored Charity SCOS3125 number On the accounts of tho charity for the pariod Period slait date Month Period end date Month Day Year Year 15 February 2024 to 31 Decembèr 2024 Sot out on pages Respo¢tlvo The charity's trustees are fesponsible for the preparation of the accounts in rnsponsibllltias of accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl 2005 Act trustogs and and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. The ¢hanty trustees consider axaminer that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 Idl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. 11 is my responsibility lo examine the a¢¢ounls as required under section 44{11 Icl of the A¢1 and lo stale whether particuLgr matters have come to my attention. Basis of My examination is carried out in accordance with RegUlatn 11 of the Charities Independent A¢¢ounls (Scollandl Regul*ions 2006. An examination includes a review of the examiner'8 accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented statement with those records. 11 also includes conShderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such malteTS. | The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Ind¢p¢ndent In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my allenlion examiner's which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the statgmont requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 4411) lal ot the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 20C6 Accounts Regulations, and lo prepare accounts which accord with the aeeounting records and cornply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. DatO.' 29/0912025 Slgned., Nama: Rglgvant ICAS professional quallfl¢ationl¥l or body lif any}.. Addrests.. Membership Nunii)er M32244
Whitacres Wolves (SCIO) Statement of Receipts and Payments for the period ended 31 December 2024 Whitacrns Wolves SCIO SCO53125 OSCR Receipts and payments accounts For the perknd from Scott6h Chaiity Regulaloi to Febwary 3)24 December Section A Statement of Recei ts and Pa ments Total funds eurrent Unrgstrlct•d funds Restricted fijnds Total funds last perlod pèrfod to nearest £ to nearest noarg$t £ nearest £ A1 Racei Donations 72,663 acies Grants Receipts from fundraising aclivities 12.128 Gross tradin Income from investments other than land and buildin recei Rents from land & buildin Gross receipts from other harrtable activities A1 Sub total 84,791 A2 Receipts from asset & investment sales Proceeds from sale of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments A2 Sub total Totsl receipts
A3 Payments Expense5 for fundraising activities Gross trading payments Investment management costs Payments relating directly to charitable activities 83,240 Grants and donations 1,680 1,680 Governance costs.. Audit l independent examination Preparation of annual accounts Legal costs Other A3 Sub total A4 Payments relating to asset and investment movements Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of investments A4 Sub total Total payments 129 129 A5 Transfers to l (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year 129 129
Whitacres Wolves (SCIO)- 5tatem&nt of balances 88 8t 31 December 2024 WhltaEw•J SCIO Stctlon B Statement ol balances SC05J125 The financial 8tatements on pages 5 to 8 were approved bythe Trustees on 1 Oth September 2025 and signed on Iheir behalf by the undernoted= The notès on page B form part ofthese financial statements.
Whitacres Wolves (SCIO) Notes totheflnancial statements fortheyearended 31" Decomber2024 1. Accounting policies Basis ofAccounting The accounts have been prepared on an income and expenditure basis and are in accordance with the terms ofthe Charities and Tnjstee Investment IScot18ndl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. Forthe purpose of the receipts and payments account shown on page 5. funds are defined as: Unr8strict8d Funds- comprise membership fees, grants, and donations received for the objects of charity operation without f urther specified purpose and are available as general funds. Restrlcted Funds- comprise income which as been received forthe objects ofthe charity and specified for a restricted purpose within these objects by the donor. 2. Grants and Fundlng Grants & Fundin 15 May 2024 16 Aug 2024 13 Sep 2024 07 Oct 2024 07 Oct 2024 14 Oct 2024 Totsl Grants & Funding Oeseri tion POWER AND ENERGY I NTERNATIONAL SFA SFA Tesco- Tesco Golden Token winner- charity donation Just Givin9- Just giving donation Just Giving- Just givirny donatsDn Gross 1,000.00 3.000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 244.95 882.80 12.127.55 3. Debtors The membership fees due at the period end were £1,455. 4. Accounts Payable Pitch lettingfees due at the period end were £1,107. 5. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. 6. Trustee Remuneration and beneflts The were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits forthe period ended 31¥t December 2024.
Whitacres Wolves (SCIO) Detailed Statement of Receipts & Payments For the period 15 February 2024 to 31 Dernber 2024 Recei 2009 Income 2010 Income 2011 Income 2012 Income 2013 Income 2014 Income 2015 Income 2016 Incorne 2017 Incorne 2018 Incorne 2019 Incorne 2020 Incorne 2021 Income Sales Grants and Funding Total Receipts 15 Feb-31 Dec 2024 5,305 11,S51 5,960 8,370 6,028 6,050 9.469 6.610 5.655 4.820 2.385 105 120 235 12,128 84,791 Pa ments 2009 costs 2010 costs 2011 costs 2012 cosls 2013 costs 2014 costs 2015 costs 2016 $1$ 2017 costs 2018 ¢ost$ 2019 ¢0$1$ 2021 Costs Other Paymènts Girls Football - costs Admin- Charitable and Other Donations Admin- Cleaning Admin- Consulting Admin- ERSDA Adrnin- General Expenses Admin- IT Sofvare and Consumables Adrnin- Postage, Freight & Courier Adrnin- Repair5 & Maintenance Adrnin- Stripe Fees Admin- Subscriptions Tatal Payments 8.065 6.791 4.516 6.520 S.784 6.248 9,846 8,376 5,085 4,545 1,488 1,504 175 872 1,880 50 238 457 7,215 3,020 353 84,920 Su lusl 129 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements