Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 5

Poor Liquidity: -1
Reasonable growth: +1

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 14

WIGAN ATHLETIC FC COMMUNITY TRUST

To further and assist in the education of children and adults within Wigan and surrounding areas through the use of the game of football and other ancillary sporting activities as educational tools. To provide or assist in the provision of sporting and recreational facilities for the public of Wigan and surrounding areas.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Liquidity appears to have been slender at the latest year end

Established: 17 years

www.laticscommunity.org

community@wiganathletic.com

01942318090

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/08/23	£1,602	£1,726	£-124	£0	£278	£278	1.9	69	5
31/08/22	£1,677	£1,666	£11	£0	£402	£391	2.8	72	0
31/08/21	£1,365	£1,263	£102	£0	£390	£368	3.5	63	10
31/08/20	£1,176	£1,250	£-74	£0	£288	£275	2.6	65	20
31/08/19	£1,276	£1,327	£-51	£0	£362	£359	3.2	69	60
31/08/18	£1,206	£1,143	£62	£0	£414	£410	4.3	56	0
31/08/17	£1,094	£1,066	£28	£0	£351	£349	3.9	53	0
31/08/16?	£641	£649	£-7	£0	£323	£312	5.8	50	0
31/12/15	£845	£852	£-7	£0	£330	£290	4.1	45	0
31/12/14	£746	£684	£62	£5	£337	£291	5.1	46	0
31/12/13	£680	£600	£80	£4	£275	£138	2.8	50	0
31/12/12	£561	£455	£106	£3	£195	£79	2.1	28	0
31/12/11	£308	£344	£-36	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/10	£349	£347	£2	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/09	£328	£265	£63	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/08	£181	£174	£6	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 32%
Liabilities/Income: 8%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 1.9 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 1 months
Quick Ratio: 1.9

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Disability
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides human resources
Provides services

Where it operates

Lancashire, St Helens, Wigan,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

69 employees
5 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

National Lottery Community Fund	£429,546
Sport England	£34,190
Crowdfunder	£3,490
BBC Children in Need	£2,500

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - MH - Summer Divert
£5,180	11/08/2023	Funding will be used to run a 14-week activity programme for disadvantaged young people at risk of anti-social behaviour over the summer holidays and autumn. This project aims to use mentoring sports ....more Funding will be used to run a 14-week activity programme for disadvantaged young people at risk of anti-social behaviour over the summer holidays and autumn. This project aims to use mentoring sports and day trips to provide engaging activities that guide young people to a more positive path.
National Lottery Community Fund - BoroughVision
£4,200	28/03/2023	Funding will be used for a community Eurovision celebration for older community members aged 55+. This project aims to connect vulnerable and isolated community members through a day of activities ....more Funding will be used for a community Eurovision celebration for older community members aged 55+. This project aims to connect vulnerable and isolated community members through a day of activities and singing which will then lead to weekly choir sessions to continue building these connections.
Crowdfunder - Local Action Fund
£3,490	04/05/2022	Covid response
Sport England - Toyota Parasport Every Player Counts Evening Football Sessions
£4,950	09/08/2021 17	Funding under Sport England's Toyota Parasport Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled Toyota Parasport Every Player Counts Evening Football Sessions. This project is a Association ....more Funding under Sport England's Toyota Parasport Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled Toyota Parasport Every Player Counts Evening Football Sessions. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Euro 2020 Legacy Project
£9,500	20/05/2021 5	Funding under Sport England's Return to Play - Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Euro 2020 Legacy Project. This project lists its main activity as Association Football
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Wigan Athletic FC Community Trust
£2,500	17/06/2020 6	COVID19 - This grant will fund 250 activity packs for children and young people in a deprived area who are isolated due to Covid-19. It will enable them to have fun.
Sport England - COVID-19 CEF
£9,850	02/06/2020 4	Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Association Football
National Lottery Community Fund - Pathway 2 Participation
£420,166	31/01/2020 36	Pathway to Participation programme will support 360 young people between the ages of 8-16 years old over three years with a range of activities including: one to one mentoring, sports and cultural ....more Pathway to Participation programme will support 360 young people between the ages of 8-16 years old over three years with a range of activities including: one to one mentoring, sports and cultural activities including music & dance.
Sport England - Together Football
£9,890	23/01/2020 20	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Together Football. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on beneficiaries from a BAME ....more Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Together Football. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on beneficiaries from a BAME background.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Wigan Athletic FC Community Trust
£29,976	08/05/2018 36	This project will deliver fun and interactive physical activity sessions to children aged between 3 and 4 in Wigan. Children will experience positive relationships, improved physical heath and ....more This project will deliver fun and interactive physical activity sessions to children aged between 3 and 4 in Wigan. Children will experience positive relationships, improved physical heath and increased social development as a result of this project.
Ministry of Defence - ALB - Armed forces Covenant Fund Trust- Covenent Fund
£19,196	01/04/2018	Armed Forces Covenant Local Grants for local projects that support community integration or local delivery of services.
Sport England - Street Sports
£9,240	18/08/2017 11	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Street Sports . This project lists its main activity as Association Football
Sport England - Latics - Football 4 All
£10,000	22/02/2016 9	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Latics - Football 4 All'. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger ....more Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Latics - Football 4 All'. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger beneficiaries.
Sport England - Latics - Football 4 All
£10,000	22/02/2016 8	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Latics - Football 4 All. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger ....more Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Latics - Football 4 All. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger beneficiaries.
National Lottery Community Fund - Pathway 2 Participation
£401,792	13/01/2016 36	A project to provide informal education, volunteering and access to physical and leisure activities to support children and young people aged 8-19, who are vulnerable and at risk of crime, substance ....more A project to provide informal education, volunteering and access to physical and leisure activities to support children and young people aged 8-19, who are vulnerable and at risk of crime, substance misuse, obesity, poor educational performance and those not in education, employment or training.The scheme will provide team building activities, including rock climbing, football and canoeing, and opportunities to gain accreditations through volunteering and training activities.
Sport England - The Trees Social Inclusion Project
£9,870	04/02/2013	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'The Trees Social Inclusion Project'. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger ....more Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'The Trees Social Inclusion Project'. This project is a Association Football project, with a focus on younger beneficiaries.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to Wigan Athletic Community Trust
£20,000	29/10/2012	sessional coaches for the Kickz on the Hag Fold Estate
Sport England - Premier League 4 Sport
£5,000	13/09/2012	Funding under Sport England's Sportsmatch funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Premier League 4 Sport'. This project lists its main activity as Basketball.
Sport England - Premier League 4 Sport
£7,000	15/12/2011	Funding under Sport England's Sportsmatch funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Premier League 4 Sport'. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports.
Sport England - Premier League 4 Sport
£10,000	16/02/2011	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Premier League 4 Sport'. This project lists its main activity as Badminton.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (11)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 26-76

CAROLINE MOLYNEUX Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Teacher

EMILY HIGHAM Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

MARTIN PRESTON Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Charity Worker

RICHARD BRAMWELL Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Accountant

SARAH GUILFOYLE Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Football Administrator

TIMOTHY PETER MARWICK Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Retired

DAVID MOLYNEUX Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Councillor

JENNY MEADOWS Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Ex-Professional Athlete

PHILIP IVORY Appointed: 2010, Occupation: Teacher

PHILLIP WILLIAMS OPTIONAL (Chair) Appointed: 2007, Occupation: Retired

CATHERINE ROBINSON Appointed: 2018, Occupation: School Games Organise/Pe Professional, Other trusteeship: LANCASHIRE CRICKET FOUNDATION LIMITED,

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 03/09/2007, number: 1120745
Registered at Companies House on 05/07/2007, number: 06303512

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

16 returns made; all on time

Main office

Robin Park First Floor Offices
Robin Park Leisure Centre
Loire Drive
Wigan
WN5 0UL

Objectives

(A) TO FURTHER AND ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION (ON A SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL BASIS) OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITHIN WIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ORMSKIRK, ST HELENS, AND RAINFORD) WITHOUT REFERENCE TO RACE, RELIGION AND BELIEF, SEX, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN OR SOCIAL BACKGROUND THROUGH THE USE OF THE GAME OF FOOTBALL (INCLUDING ITS HISTORY AND RULES) AND OTHER ANCILLARY SPORTING ACTIVITIES AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECT TO PROVIDE IN WIGAN AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH CHILDREN AND ADULTS.(B) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC OF WIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ORMSKIRK, ST HELENS AND RAINFORD) WITHOUT REFERENCE TO RACE, RELIGION AND BELIEVE, SEX, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN OR SOCIAL BACKGROUND, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.

Defined Area of Benefit:

WIGAN, ORMSKIRK, ST HELENS, RAINFORD.

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