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2025-08-31-accounts

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- CHARITY COMMISSION
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 September 2024 to 31 August 2025

Charity name: St Marychurch Precinct Centre

Charity registration number: 1006956

Current Trustees: Arthur Christian, Wendy Piddiesden, Alan Lark. Fr Nick Debney (appointed 19 Sep 2024), Andrew Bulpin (appointed 21 Nov 2024).

Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities
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tenance
Summary ofthe purposes of
Para1.17
To provide facilities for recreation or
the charity as set out in its leisure time occupation and appropriate
governing document services with the object ofimproving
the conditions of life ofpeople who are
overthe age of 50. The policies ofthe
Charity
remain unchanged.
Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
Para
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1.17and
purposes for the public elsewhere for use by members. Run a
benefit, in particular, the programme ofevents and activities for
activities, projects or members and to engage with the local
services identified in the community. Offer facilities for local
accounts. groups or organisations to hire at
reasonable cost.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All Trustees are issued the appropriate
whether the trustees have guidance from the Charity Commission.
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: PT 80Rr rerence The Charity does not make any financial Para 1.38 or substantial other grants or gifts to Policy on grant making Trustees, members, other charities or the local community. It does however run or facilitate fundraising initiatives for other organisations (raffle proceeds for another charity for example). The Charity will maintain a current bank Para 1.38 account and as necessary a savings Policy on social investment account to ‘feed’ savings accounts that including program related carry the best possible return on investment investment with minimal risk. Currently holding a 2 year investment with United

Trust Bank that will mature in Sep 2027
and a National Savings accountwith 90
day
withdrawal notice.
Volunteers give oftheirtime, expertise
Contribution made by Para 1.38 and experience to assist in theday to
day running ofthe Centre, its activities
volunteers and the maintenance thereof.
Selected local businesses offer their
Other expertise and some resources to assist
the Trustees and Volunteers in
managingtheCentre.

Achievements and Performance

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The Centre has maintained a
membership which at the peak in 2025
reached 320. A weekly programme of
Summary ofthe main
achievements ofthe charity,
Para 1.20
,
activities has been maintainedthrough
marketing via members etc. A modest
identifying the difference the increase in takings on refreshments,
charity’s work has made to hire charges and classes has provided
the circumstances of its more funds for licenses, new
beneficiaries and any wider equipment, routine maintenance and
benefits to society as a even more rigorous professional
whole. cleaning regime. We have replaced
carpets and will shortly be replacing
some of the chairs. We continue to
engage with yet more local
organisations including the Local
HistorySocietyandRBL.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Objectives set for 2024 included an
increased social programme,a rolling
Achievements against Para 1.41 maintenance schedule and increasing
objectives set the financial reserves by increasing
revenuethrough various events and
enterprises (lunches, hall hire, etc.). All
achieved — end ofyearaccounts show a
very healthy balance ofwhich a
proportion will be used for replacing
chairs and drawing up re-structuring
plans.
Membership subscriptions have not
been increased this year but increasing
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives
Pare 1.41
set benefit ofmore local groups and
activitieshasbeenverysuccessful.
Investments now attract good rates of
interestand that is growing our
Investment performance Para 1.41 investment.
against objectives
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Financial Review

Review ofthe charity’s Para 1.21 See theaccounts posted. Trustees and
financial position at the end Committee are satisfied thatwe have a
ofthe period good level of income overexpenditure
butwe endeavour to re-invest surplus
funds in either savings orthe structure,
fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Reserves are held in no less than two
policy for holding reserves separate investment accounts — one
stating why they are held longerterm and one shortterm in case
ofemergencies.
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reserves
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deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 The availability of sufficient volunteers
uncertainties about the todo essential roles is always a
charity continuing as a going concern!
concern

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Membership subscriptions, daily refreshment sales, fundraising events The charity’s principal (fairs, lunches, etc.), hall hire, sources of funds (including | P@@1.47 donations. any fundraising) Keeping funds in any one account below £84k and ensuring there are sufficient Investment policy and funds in current and first reserve objectives including any Para 1.46 accounts to meet any unexpected need. social investment policy adopted Increasing costs for heating and lighting, water, materials. Loss of key A description of the principal | Para 1.46 personalities including Trustees and risks facing the charity committee members. mo

Structure, Governance and Management

trusts:
Type ofgoverning document Constitution and Lease forthe land
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charity
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Members identify potential trustees in
including details ofany
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post orname of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one ormore
trustees
the local community and invite suitable
candidates to apply. Prospects are
given the necessary information from
the Charity Commission. Applicants
have to be approved by both Committee
and existing Trustees.
Additional information (optional)
You may
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
New Trustees are directed to the Charity
Commission website to acquaint
Policies and procedures
adopted forthe induction
pares themselves with duties and procedures.
and training oftrustees
There is a board ofTrustees and a
Committee ofmin 9 including Chair,
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
PGA19 Deputy Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
We aim toengage more and more with
local community groups, churches and
charity works Traders.
We have aworking relationship with the
Parish Church anda lease on the land
Relationship with any Para 1.51 from the Diocese. Members are
related parties ‘embedded’ in various community
organisations.
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Additional information (optional)

Reference and Administrative details

|Othernamethecharityuses
Registered charity
number|St Marychurch Precinct Centre
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1006956| |---|---| |Charity’sprincipaladdress|ThePrecinctCentre,ChurchRoad,StMarychurchTQ14QY|

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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{ Arthur Christian Committee
Chairman
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets NS&I £10k by Arthur Christian in the name of the Charity held in this capacity

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Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Date lA~O2-— 2026
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Charity Registration No. 1006956

ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Mr GAD Christian Mr J A Lark Ms W M Piddilesden Ms S M Gilpin Rev N J Debney MrA Bulpin

Charity number

1006956

Principal address

The Precinct Centre Church Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4QY

independent examiner

Darnelis Chartered Accountants Quay House Quay Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2BU

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE CONTENTS

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the The Precinct Centre's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Structure, governance and management

The Precinct Centre was established by a charitable trust constitution on 3 December 1991 and subsequently amended on, 25 March 2003, 24 November 2010 and 29 March 2023.

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |The|Trustees|who|served|during|the|year|were:| |Mr|GAD|Christian| |Mr|J|A|Lark| |Ms W|M|Piddlesden| |Ms|S|M|Gilpin| |Rev|N|J|Debney|(Appointed|19 September 2024)| |Mr A Buipin|(Appointed|21|November|2024)|

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||||||||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Objectives|and|activities| |The|Precinct|Centre's|objects|are|to|provide|facilities|for|recreation,|leisure and|appropriate|services|with|the aim| |of|improving|the|conditions|of|life|of|people|who|are|50|years|of|age|or|more|in|the|St|Marychurch|area|of| |Torquay.|The|policies|adopted|in|furtherance|of these|objects|are|listed|below and|there|has|been|no|change|in| |these|during|the|year.| |Bullying|and|harassment|policy|and|procedures| |Campaigns|and|political|activity|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| |Investment| |Paying|staff| |Risk|management| |Safeguarding|policy|and|procedures| |Safeguarding|vulnerable|beneficiaries| |Serious|incident|reporting|policy and|procedures| |Trustee|conflicts|of|interest|policy and|procedures| |Trustee|expenses|policy and|procedures| |Volunteer|management|

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The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the The Precinct Centre should undertake.

Details of the activities of the charity during the year were to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for local residents to participate in social activities such as bingo, knitting and writing along with offering refreshments to those using the centre.

Achievements and performance

During the year, the centre was hired by various groups to carry out their activities

During the year, the Charity's investments in United Trust Bank and and NS&l continued to perform well. The interest accrued on the UTB was accumulated into the investment balance. Interest on the NS&l investment was received monthly by the Charity’s current account to be used for charitable purposes as required.

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE

| report on the accounts of the The Precinct Centre for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

Darnells Chartered Accountants

Quay House Quay Road Newton Abbot Devon

TQ12 2BU

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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2025 2024
Notes £ £
incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies 6,802 4,900
Activities forgenerating funds 20,294 19,561
Investment income 2 2,181 2,138
Other incoming resources 4,685 5,775
Total incoming resources 33,962 32,374
Resources expended 4
Charitable activities
Costofgoods sold 9,933 8,035
Costofgoods sold - Sundries 275 1,628
Total charitable expenditure 10,208 9,663
Governancecosts 24,854 15,697
Totalresources expended 35,062 25,360
Net (expenditure)/income forthe year/
Netmovement infunds (1,100) 7,014
Fund balances at
1 September 2024
As originally reported 283,527 276,513
Prioryear adjustment (463) -
As restated 283,064 276,513
Fundbalancesat31August2025 281,964 283,527

The prior year adjustment relates to Corporation Tax for the year ended 31 August 2023

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Notes|£:|(3|2|£| |Fixed|assets| |Tangible|assets|9|196,679|198,726| |Current|assets| |Investments|75,692|73,861| |Cash|at|bank|and|in|hand|11,594|10,940| |87,285|84,801| |Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|within| |one|year|10|(2,000)|.| |Net current assets|85,285|84,801| |Total assets|less current|liabilities|281,964|283,527| |Income|funds| |Unrestricted|funds|281,964|283,527| |281,964|283,527| |The|2|2.| |t were approved by|the Trustees on|bal|2x|2|5|

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities’, issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.

1.2 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets other than freehold land are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Plant and machinery 25% reducing balance

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% reducing balance

Current asset investments are stated at market value.

2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 2,181 2,138
3 Incoming resources from charitable activities
2025 2024
£ £
Hire ofcentre
Donations
Refreshments
4,685
6,802
14,834
5,775
4,900
12,822
31,781 30,236

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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4 Total resources expended _
2025 2024
£ £
Charitable activities
Costofgoods soid
Catering costs
Support costs -depreciation
7,886
2,047
8,035
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Total 9,933 8,035
Cost ofgoods sold - Sundries
Sundrycosts 275 1,628
10,208 9,663
Governancecosts 24,854 15,697
35,062 25,360
5 Support costs
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation 2,047 -
2,047 -

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

6 Governance costs

Governance costs
2025 2024
£ £
Othergovernance costs comprise:
Bank charges 21 47
Cleaning 4,902 3,863
Dues and subscriptions 1,433 987
Garden maintenance 173 57
Insurance 1,201 1,090
Office 101 1,199
Professional fees -accountancy 2,633 315
General repairs and maintenance 8,021 2,781
Telephone costs 478 458
Utilities 5,892 4,901
24,854 15,697
General repairs and maintenance includes:
2025
£
Plumbing works undertaken in the year 2,312
Fire protection works 957
New flooring 4,370
Equipment replacement - toaster 212
Various small repairs 170
8,021
Utilities includes:
2025
£
South West Water 4,173
British Gas 4,719
5,892

7 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. Any Trustees purchasing items on behalf of the Charity, have been reimbursed upon supply of relating purchase receipt.

8 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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Tangible fixed assets

Land and Spare Plantand Fixtures, Total
buildings heading machinery fittings&
equipment
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 September2024 and at 31
August2025 170,814 19,724 9,729 3,551 203,818
Depreciation
At 1 September 2024 - - 4,256 836 5,092
Revaluation - - - - 2,047
At 31 August 2025 - - 5,624 1,515 7,139
Net book value
At 31 August 2025 170,814 19,724 4,105 2,036 196,679
At 31August2024 170,814 19,724 5,473 2,715 198,726

It is the opinion of the Trustees that while the book value of the freehold property may not be at the current market value, a valuation is not warranted.

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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024
£ £
Accruals - accountancy 2025 accounts 2,000 -
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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Incoming|resources|from|generated|funds|£|£|£|£| |Investment|income:| |Interest|receivable| |Incoming|2,181|2,138| |resources from charitable activities|31,781|30,236| |Total incoming resources|33,962|32,374| |Resources|expended| |Charitable|activities:| |Unrestricted|funds| |Cost of goods soid|7,886|8,035| |Costs of goods sold|- sundries|275|1,628| |Support|costs:| |Depreciation|charge|2,047|-| |(10,208)|(9,663)| |Governance|costs:| |Other costs|24,854|15,697| |Total resources expended|(35,062)|(25,360)| |Net movement in funds|(1,100)|7,014|

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ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE THE PRECINCT CENTRE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST MARYCHURCH PRECINCT CENTRE

1 report on the accounts of the The Precinct Centre for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;

Darnelis Chartered Accountants

Quay House Quay Road

Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2BU

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