Charity registration number 1060980
Company registration number 03323024 (England and Wales)
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr T Organ - Chair
Mr R Auger (Treasurer)
Mr G Heath
Ms L S Mccall
Mr J Irvine
(Appointed 26 February 2025)
Mrs A Preece
(Appointed 26 February 2025)
Charity number
1060980
Company number
03323024
Principal address
Unit 13 Checketts Lane Industrial Estate
Checketts Lane
Worcester
WR3 7JW
Registered office
Thorneloe House
25 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1RU
Independent examiner
Kendall Wadley LLP
Granta Lodge
71 Graham Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 2JS
Chief operating officer
Dormston Cook
Unity Trust Bank PLC
PO Box 7193
Planetary Road
Willenhall
WV1 9DG
Charity Bank
Fosse House
182 High Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1BE
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
1 - 5
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
6
Independent examiner's report
7
Statement of financial activities
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of cash flows
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 24
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives are specifically to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the City of Worcester district and its neighbourhood. In particular, the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, to provide transport facilities in the area of benefit for people who have special need of such facilities because they have mobility impairments, they are elderly, poor or disabled, children, people with young children or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate public transport facilities.

The trustees seek to achieve these objectives through the following activities:

- the provision of a high quality, responsive, door to door transport/escort service (DAR) which takes account of individual service users' needs for transport wherever they need to go, to help them stay healthy, safe and remain socially active;

- taking vulnerable students to and from school/college to help them stay in education;

- a Friendship Hub providing social enrichment for up to 20 people, five days a week, including a hot meal;

- contracts with Worcestershire County Council and Worcester City Council to run community transport services;

- day trips for service users to local areas and venues of interest;

- collaboration with local businesses to provide transportation for customers who meet the criteria of the charity; and

- providing individuals with the opportunity to volunteer their time and skills to contribute to their local community.

The charity’s advertising strapline, first coined by a service user, says it all;

“NOT JUST A LIFT, A LIFELINE”

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Achievements and performance

Once again, we have enjoyed a successful year of growth and further development of our operations. We had a broadly successful year of consolidation, meeting the demands placed on the charity by increasing numbers of service users. We continue to enjoy the support of the City and County Council, for the provision of school services and we have also seen the continuance of the local, council supported, community bus services in Norton and Peopleton.

Our day trips, party events and Friendship Hub activities have proved very popular amongst our service users and have contributed to the increase in our Dial A Ride (DAR) activity.

We continued to pursue several grant applications and other fundraising activities. Later in the year a sub-committee was formed comprised of trustees and management, to support existing fundraising efforts.

Number of service users using the service in 2024-25 was 954, (2023: 24 879).

Number of new members enrolled in 2024/25 was 496, (2023: 24 461).

Volunteer Support:

2025 2024

Drivers & PAs 47 39

Private Car Drivers 13 11

Administrative Support 7 7

Hub Support 8 5

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Total 75 62

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In 2024-25 we travelled 314,498 miles (2023-24: 239,521 miles).

In 2024-25 the total passenger single journeys were 28,375 (2023-24: 23,754).

During the year a number of older vehicles were replaced with newer vehicles, and where possible smaller MPVs.

Later in the year we lost a contract to transport young adults to Branches in Leigh Sinton as a result of their strategic decision to create their own transport capability. In doing so they purchased one of our older vehicles.

As a growing charity the trustees made the decision to undertake a review of our Governance and appoint a Clerk to the Trustees to undertake this review, and implement changes as required. This project was conducted in parallel with retaining an HR consultant to review and update all our Policies and Procedures, and to provide an ‘on call’ service as required.

Following the year end information becoming available we established that our portacabin could only be sold for £14,500. Therefore, under FRS102 27.5 an adjustment of £30,139 was made to the accounts to recognise the impairment loss.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Financial review

Total income received during the year was £930,523 compared to £717,998 last year, with the increase largely being due to the continued funding for Motability in the year.

Total expenditure has increased from £667,260 last year to £921,015 this year, with the increase being mainly due to increased wages and vehicle related costs.

At the year end the charity held unrestricted funds of £293,330 (202 4: £333,485), of which £132,469 (202 4: £174,145) was held as tangible fixed assets, leaving £160,861 (202 4: £159,340) available funds. At the year end the charity held restricted funds of £144,873 (202 4: £95,210).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is a company limited by guarantee which is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted on 1 April 1997 and amended on 13 November 2003, 19 April 2005 and 28 June 2018.

In accordance with Section 60(1)(a) of the Companies Act 2006, the company is exempt from the requirements of that Act to include 'Limited' as part of its name.

The Future

In 2024 the Three Year Business Plan for the charity was updated for a further three years and adopted by the Board. The Board is confident in the future of the charity as available data suggest our demographic will continue to increase in numbers, thus maintaining the increase in demand experienced by the charity in recent years. This growth in turn creates stresses on the charity in terms of space for staff and vehicles, fundraising at higher levels and maintaining a sufficient number of volunteers to service demand.

Reserves Policy

The Board aims to keep a reserve of unrestricted fund (excluding funds held within tangible fixed assets) equivalent to at least three months ongoing expenditure. This reserve is held in case of either a sudden loss of funding, or unexpected expenditure. In such circumstances the charity could continue to operate as a going concern.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's articles are known as members of the Board. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Board are elected to serve for a period of three years, after which they must be re-elected at the next annual general meeting.

The trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting to ensure that the Board represents a cross section of the community including other voluntary organisations, local authorities and individuals with relevant professional backgrounds.

Trustees are openly recruited from members of the public and from individuals/organisations who are associate members. An assessment of member skills is undertaken annually to determine any gaps in skills which would assist the Board to function more effectively.

New trustees also receive an induction session undertaken by the Chair and the Clerk to the Trustees. New trustees are asked to consider any potential conflict of interest and these are recorded as appropriate.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr T Organ - Chair
Mr R Auger (Treasurer)
Mr G Heath
Ms L S Mccall
Mr P J Burgess
(Resigned 30 September 2025)
Mr J Irvine
(Appointed 26 February 2025)
Mrs A Preece
(Appointed 26 February 2025)

Volunteers

At any one time the charity has approximately 75 volunteers providing their time, dedication, skill and experience, fulfilling vital roles right across the organisation. Their value is inestimable. The trustees, management and staff wholeheartedly thank them for their contribution.

Pay and Remuneration

At the first Board meeting each calendar year the trustees discuss the pay levels of the management and key personnel, considering inflation, the roles performed, individual performance and market conditions. A decision is then made about pay adjustments. These decisions are communicated to the Chief Operations Officer.

Qualifying Third Party Indemnity Provisions

The charitable company has made third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors during the year and these provisions remain in force at the reporting date.

Trade Creditors

The current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI’s Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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This policy is as follows:

- settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction;

- ensure that suppliers are made aware of the terms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms in the contract; and

- pay in accordance with the company’s contractual and other legal obligations.

Trade creditors of the company at the year end were equivalent to 14 days purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.

Public benefit

The trustees have complied with their duty under Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission when deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The activities of the charity which provide public benefit are explained elsewhere.

Trustees

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Trustees r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Mr T Organ
Chair
2 October 2025
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The Trustees, who are also the directors of Worcester Wheels for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTER WHEELS
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I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Worcester Wheels (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

E D Needham ACA CTA
Kendall Wadley LLP
Granta Lodge
71 Graham Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 2JS
Dated: 2 October 2025
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
3,968
201,953
205,921
10,248
171,056
181,304
Charitable activities
4
704,247
-
704,247
531,863
-
531,863
Other trading activities
5
1,753
-
1,753
1,373
-
1,373

Investment s

6
4,768
-
4,768
3,458
-
3,458
Other income
8
13,834
-
13,834
-
-
-
Total income
728,570
201,953
930,523
546,942
171,056
717,998
Expenditure on:
7

R aising funds

9
-
2,055
2,055
1,509
761
2,270
Charitable activities
10
801,070
117,890
918,960
612,516
52,474
664,990
Total expenditure
801,070
119,945
921,015
614,025
53,235
667,260
Gross transfers between funds
17
32,345
(32,345)
-
56,813
(56,813)
-
Net (expenditure)/income for the year/
Net movement in funds
(40,155)
49,663
9,508
(10,270)
61,008
50,738
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
333,485
95,210
428,695
343,755
34,202
377,957
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
293,330
144,873
438,203
333,485
95,210
428,695

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
18
132,469
174,145
Investments
19
1
1
132,470
174,146
Current assets
Debtors
20
59,713
57,007
Cash at bank and in hand
271,443
217,229
331,156
274,236
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
21
(25,423)
(19,687)
Net current assets
305,733
254,549
Total net assets
438,203
428,695
Income funds
Restricted funds
23
144,873
95,210
Unrestricted funds - general
293,330
333,485
438,203
428,695

The charity is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
2 October 2025
02 October 2025
and signed on their behalf by:
Mr T Organ
Chair
Company registration number 03323024
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
28
57,734
82,595
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(32,345)
(64,393)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
23,250
1,000
Investment income received
5,575
3,458
Net cash used in investing activities
(3,520)
(59,935)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
54,214
22,660
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
217,229
194,569
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
271,443
217,229
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Worcester Wheels is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Thorneloe House, 25 Barbourne Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1RU.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that there are no material uncertainties about its ability to continue. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
16.67% on cost and 5% on cost
Computers
20% on cost
Motor vehicles
25% on reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

1.9
Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

The depreciation of our fixed assets is based on our judgements of their useful lives. Depreciation rates are detailed in note 1.6 and the carrying value of the assets is in note 16.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
general
general
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
3,968
-
3,968
2,248
-
2,248
Legacies receivable
-
-
-
8,000
-
8,000

Grants

-
201,953
201,953
-
171,056
171,056
3,968
201,953
205,921
10,248
171,056
181,304
Grants
Mobility Grant
-
167,103
167,103
-
155,592
155,592
Baron Davenport
-
-
-
-
800
800
Garfield Weston
-
-
-
-
5,000
5,000
Morrisons Grant
-
-
-
-
9,664
9,664
Community Hub Fund
-
970
970
-
-
-
Ramp Fund
-
500
500
-
-
-
Lottery
-
10,050
10,050
-
-
-
Eveson Trust
-
20,000
20,000
-
-
-
WCC for Hub
-
2,830
2,830
-
-
-
Co-Op
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
201,953
201,953
-
171,056
171,056
4
Charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£

Fares

345,846
228,333

Service contracts

290,072
240,527

Grants

67,581
55,666
Other income
748
7,337
704,247
531,863
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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5
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising events
1,753
1,373
6
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Interest receivable
4,768
3,458
7
Grants
2025
2024
£
£
Worcestershire City Council Grant
29,265
26,685
Malvern Hills District Council Concessions
2,292
1,531
Worcester Transport Consortium Grants
19,751
17,301
Bus Service Operations Grant
16,273
8,756
Droitwich Spa & Rural Council Grant
-
1,393
67,581
55,666
8
Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
13,834
-
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 16 -
9

R aising funds

Restricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
general
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Staging fundraising events
2,055
1,509
761
2,270
2,055
1,509
761
2,270
10
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable expenditure
Charitable expenditure
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
249,421
184,651
Depreciation and impairment
50,654
12,341
Volunteer car drivers' reimbursements
18,327
14,195
Vehicle running costs
212,057
179,967
Volunteer staff expenses
13,635
14,791
Vehicle hire
39,900
17,153
583,994
423,098
Share of support and governance costs (see note 11)
Support
312,839
237,011
Governance
22,127
4,881
918,960
664,990
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
801,070
612,516
Restricted funds
117,890
52,474
918,960
664,990
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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11
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2025
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
212,865
-
212,865
161,001
-
161,001
Depreciation
13,951
-
13,951
14,019
-
14,019

Rent

32,007
-
32,007
16,050
-
16,050

Insurance

2,238
-
2,238
1,030
-
1,030

Electricity and water

10,905
-
10,905
8,155
-
8,155

Telephone

5,138
-
5,138
5,072
-
5,072

Postage and stationery

3,017
-
3,017
2,836
-
2,836

Advertisment

1,717
-
1,717
1,427
-
1,427

Cleaning and maintenance

6,122
-
6,122
5,208
-
5,208

Training

5,204
-
5,204
7,063
-
7,063

Computer costs

13,843
-
13,843
11,434
-
11,434
DBC Checks
722
-
722
747
-
747
Subcriptions
390
-
390
250
-
250
Office equipment rental
630
-
630
234
-
234
Bank charges
1,943
-
1,943
1,516
-
1,516
Sundry expenses
2,147
-
2,148
969
-
969

Legal and professional

-
16,253
16,253
-
-
-

Bookkeeping

-
2,041
2,041
-
1,793
1,793

Independent examination costs

-
3,833
3,833
-
3,088
3,088
312,839
22,127
334,966
237,011
4,881
241,892

Governance costs includes payments to the auditors of £3,833 (2024 - £3,088) for audit fees.

12
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
34,466
26,360
Impairment of owned tangible fixed assets
30,139
-
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(13,834)
-
Operating lease charges
63,264
9,340
13
Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits, or were reimbursed expenses from the Charity during the year.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 18 -
14
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
28
24
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
434,466
327,309
Social security costs
21,434
14,573
Other pension costs
6,386
3,770
462,286
345,652
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Aggregate compensation
25,924
20,715
15
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

16
Impairments

Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss:

2025
2024
£
£
In respect of:
Leasehold improvements
30,139
-
17
Transfers

A transfer of £32,345 (2024: £56,813) was made from restricted to unrestricted funds for the purchase of tangible fixed assets.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
18
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
108,844
6,800
280,941
396,585
Additions
-
-
32,345
32,345
Disposals
-
-
(85,124)
(85,124)
At 31 March 2025
108,844
6,800
228,162
343,806
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
18,616
2,775
201,049
222,440
Depreciation charged in the year
12,753
1,198
20,515
34,466
Impairment losses
30,139
-
-
30,139
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
-
(75,708)
(75,708)
At 31 March 2025
61,508
3,973
145,856
211,337
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
47,336
2,827
82,306
132,469
At 31 March 2024
90,228
4,025
79,892
174,145

More information on the impairment arising in the year is given in note 16.

19
Fixed asset investments
Other investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024 & 31 March 2025
1
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1
At 31 March 2024
1
2025
2024
Other investments comprise:
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
27
1
1
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 20 -
20
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
51,248
36,519
Prepayments and accrued income
8,465
20,488
59,713
57,007
21
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
5,113
12,551
Other taxation and social security
12,578
294
Other creditors
574
1,842
Accruals
7,158
5,000
25,423
19,687
22
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
6,386
3,770

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
23
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be use d.

Movement in funds
Movement in funds
Balance at
1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Minibus Fund
1,377
-
-
-
1,377
-
(1,377)
-
-
WCC for Hub
-
-
-
-
-
2,830
(2,830)
-
-
Co-Op
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
500
Community Hub Fund
32,825
-
(13,895)
-
18,930
970
(6,169)
-
13,731
Ramp Fund
-
-
-
-
-
500
(500)
-
-
Motability Fund
-
155,592
(33,740)
(56,813)
65,039
167,103
(87,321)
(32,345)
112,476
Lottery
-
-
-
-
-
10,050
(5,555)
-
4,495
Eveson Trust
-
800
(800)
-
-
20,000
(6,329)
-
13,671
Garfield Weston Fund
-
5,000
-
-
5,000
-
(5,000)
-
-
Morrisons Foundation Grant
-
9,664
(4,800)
-
4,864
-
(4,864)
-
-
34,202
171,056
(53,235)
(56,813)
95,210
201,953
(119,945)
(32,345)
144,873
WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
23
Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 22 -

Minibus Fund

The Minibus fund is restricted for the purpose of purchasing another minibus and minibus equipment.

Eveson Trust

Grant awarded to aid the posts of Hub Support Worker and Hub Kitchen Assistant.

Ramp Fund

The Ramp fund is restricted for the purpose of installing an access ramp at the charity's premises.

Motability Fund

The Mobility Fund is restricted to provide replacement vehicles, new leased vehicles and staff overheads and costs.

National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Fund is restricted for the purpose of operating costs and continued support towards the running of the community hub.

Garfield Weston Fund

Garfield Weston fund is restricted for the purpose of operating costs.

Morrisons Community Fund

This fund is for the purpose of purchasing a commercial kitchen and utensils for the friendship hub.

Business Growth Development Fund (WCC hub)

This fund is for the improvement of heating efficiency in the hub.

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 23 -
24
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
132,469
-
132,469
Investments
1
-
1
Current assets/(liabilities)
160,860
144,873
305,733
293,330
144,873
438,203
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
174,145
-
174,145
Investments
1
-
1
Current assets/(liabilities)
159,339
95,210
254,549
333,485
95,210
428,695
25
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the Charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
63,264
63,264
Between two and five years
220,312
283,576
283,576
346,840
Lessor

The operating leases represent leases from third parties for the provision of motor vehicles. The leases are negotiated over terms of 5 years and rentals are fixed for the term of the lease. There are no options in place for either party to extend the lease terms.

26
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

WORCESTER WHEELS
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 24 -
27
Subsidiaries

Details of the Charity's subsidiaries at 31 March 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
office
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Worcester Volunteer Centre Limited
England
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
28
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Surplus for the year
9,508
50,738
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(5,575)
(3,458)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(13,834)
-
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
64,605
26,360
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(2,706)
1,338
Increase in creditors
5,736
8,685
(Decrease) in deferred income
-
(1,068)
Cash generated from operations
57,734
82,595
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