Shelly Farm Community Centre Association
The report of the trustees for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Introduction
The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Name, registered office and constitution of the charity
The full name of the charity is Shelly Farm Community Centre Association. The charity is also know by the name of SFCCA.
The legal registration details are :-
Date of registration 15 June 1992 Charity address Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Solihull B90 4EH Charity Registration Number 1011911
Type of governing document Constitution adopted 15 April 1992 How the charity is constituted Association Trustee selection methods Elected by Committee
Objectives and Activities of the Charity
A summary of the objects of the charity as set out in its governing document.
Promote the well-being of the community residents in the neighbourhood by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to further health, to advance education, to provide facilities for physical and mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development, and to foster a community spirit for the achievement of these and other charitable objects through the use of the centre.
Summary of main activities of the charity in relation to its objects
In order to achieve the charity’s objectives, the Centre was regularly hired to the following charities on a non-commercial basis:
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Martial Arts - Eddie Bojanglez Dance Alli Heart Class ist Large Brownies 1st Rainbows & 2nd Brownies 2nd monkspath scouts group Egyptian Society Solihull Islamic Education Academy
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Achievements and Performance of the Charity
Over the past year, we have worked tirelessly to maintain the centre and ensure it remains accessible, welcoming, and affordable for all members of the local community. Our efforts have once again successfully fostered a diverse range of users and activities, highlighting the centre’s integral role within the community.
We have ensured uninterrupted delivery of essential utilities throughout the year. This included annual servicing of the heating system, regular fire protection inspections, and the timely payment of gas, electricity, council, and water bills. Additionally, we have upheld high standards of cleanliness and ensured the building’s fabric, structure, and contents are meticulously maintained.
Providing a safe and secure environment for all centre users has remained our top priority. We have facilitated safe usage of the centre while maintaining regular communication with service users, staff, and stakeholders. This open dialogue has allowed us to address needs effectively and strengthen relationships within our community.
Efforts to establish a reliable cohort of regular users have been fruitful, with increased bookings from adhoc users throughout the year. The diverse activities and services offered continue to reflect the vibrancy and inclusiveness of the centre.
Building on last year’s progress, we have continued to modernise our facilities to better serve our community. This includes a full redecoration of the main hall. Most recently, we finished the first phase of toilet renewals. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with users noting a vastly improved environment.
Financial review
We hold cash at bank of £8,668 all of which is unrestricted funds. These funds are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.
The members of the Board of Trustees of the Charity during the year ended
30 June 2025
Shahzad Naeem, Chairman Ridaa Hussain, Secretary Mohammed Mir, Treasurer
The members of the Board of Trustees of the Charity at the date the report and accounts were approved were:-
Shahzad Naeem, Chairman Ridaa Hussain, Secretary Mohammed Mir, Treasurer
Independent Examiner
M R Mughal Chartered Certified Accountants 253 Alcester Road South Kings Heath Birmingham B14 6DT
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 18 March 2026.
Shahzad Naeem Chairman
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Shelly Farm Community Centre Association
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Shelly Farm Community Centre Association
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Shelly Farm Community Centre Association for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Shelly Farm Community Centre Association you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the Shelly Farm Community Centre Association’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
| 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 accounts to be reached.
The Examiner’s relevant professional qualification or body is:
Chartered Certified Accountants
M R Mughal
253 Alcester Road South Kings Heath Birmingham B14 6DT
The date upon which my opinion is expressed is :- 24 March 2026
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