HAMSTEELS COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity No. 1023749
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1" MARCH 2024- 28" FEBRUARY 2025
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Purpose of the Charity
li} To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hamsteels Housing Estate and the neighbourhood {the 'area of benefit'l without
distinction of sex or of polilical, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants
in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time
occupation with Ihe object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants,
lil) To establish or secure the establishment of a community centrelvillage hall and to maintain and manage or cooperate with any
statutory authority in Ihe mainienance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent
bodies in furtherance of the above objects.
lili) The Association shall be non party in politics and non sectarian in religion, The Association shall have power to affiliate to the
National Federation of Community Associations, the Durham County Federation of Community Organisations and to other
organisations with similar charitable objecls.
Summary of maln aGtlvltles
We have operated the community centre for the benefit of the local community and the wider public.
Regular activities have continued throughout the year offering a wide range of choice lo the community, These activities have included
art classes, karate, bingo, linedancing, dance classes, yoga, bowls and new age kurling.
New sessions have included exercise classes, dancelsocial evenings, salsa classes, afternoon teas and country and westem. During
the year, we have also had a number of community events including children's discos, plays, local history events and training courses
including supporting people back into work. We were also able to offer a Welcome Space with hol drinks ov6r the colder winter
months.
Charlty Commlsslon guldance
Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in relation to these activities.
Contrlbutlon made by volunteers
Once again our volunteers have excelled themselves. Although a fairly small group, the amount of time and effort given by them all
contributes lo the success of the community centre and it's ability to offer so many activities to benefit the local community,
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
Summary of maln achlevements
It has been another successful year for the community centre. There is a varied weekly programme which has offered around 40
hours of activities ea¢h week, In addition, a number of other events have taken place including a range of Christmas activities, touring
plays and children's discos. The community Cent￿ is also open during the day for local people to drop in to use the wifi, read and
borrow books from our small library and meel up with friends socially.
We were very pleased to again be able to offer'welcome Space, sessions, offering a place to spend lime and access hot drinks and
company during Ihe colder winter months. The sessions built up a regular attendance again Ihis year.
Continuing our wish to improve the facilities and ensure the building remains welcoming, well decorated and comfortable we were
pleased to be able to cary out more work to maintain and improve the building. This has included replacement of the windows in the
main hall to improve natural light and ventilation followed by the redecoration of the hall. Despite the size of the room, the redecoration
was completed entirely by volunteers. A little used meeting room has also been completely redecorated and transformed and is now
much more suitable for training events, meetings and other activities.

Following on from feedback from community centre users that some of the furniture was tired, uncomfortable and not fit for purpose,
we were successful in obtaining sufficient grant funding to allow us to purchase replacement tables and chairs. We took the
opportunity to involve as many people as possible in choosing the new fumiture to ensure it was suitable and it has been well received
and made a substantial difference.
Support from the local parish council has made possible further improvements to the outside areas around the building. As well as
improved landscaping, new seating has been provided and a patio area created that is level, accessible and much more suitable than
the previous gravel surface.
Finally, despite again being faced with ever rising Gosts for the running of the community centre, we are pleased that we have been
able to avoid increasing charges to user groups again this year. This has been achieved through the hard work of volunteers in
minimising running costs and organising various events and activities to help to generate income to ensure that the centre remains
affordable for Ihe groups who in turn offer activities as a price affordable to Ihe local community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnanclal positlon of the Charlty
We end the year in a healthy financial position. Despite having been faced with increased costs, Trustees and volunteers have worked
extremely hard to generate additional income to support the running of the centre while maintaining affordable prices for local people
and centre users.
At the year end, the sum of£22,060.81 was held. This was a reduction of around £6,000.00 from the previous year, this being due to
that amount being all¢xated towards the replacement windows, work that was completed during the year.
The building Is requiring more repairs and maintenance each year, particularly in relation to the hot water system which is becoming
increasingly unreliable, the main entrance doors which are adversely affected in poor w8ather and areas of floor coverings which are
showing signs of wear and lear. Accordingly, £7,500 has been allocated towards any necessary works to repairlreplace as required,
£2,500 has again been allocated to decoration lo be undertaken during the next financial year.
Running costs have remained consistent with the previous year at around £11,000, leaving around £12,000 carried forward, Trustees
consider this an appropriate amount to support the running of the community centre next year.
Pollcy on resepies and amount held
Truslees have made provision for additional works in the next financial year maintain, develop and improve the community centre.
Trustees have also ringf6nced £7,500 towards repairslreplacement as necessary, together with £2,500 towards continued redecoration
and improvements,
The funds remaining offer sufficient flexibillty to support the day-to-day running of the centre, particularfy as income is not consistent
across the year, with much quieter periods in the summer and Christmas periods.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
Type of governlng document
Constitution
How the Charlty Is constltuted
Unincorporated association
Trustee selectlon methods
Trustees are appointed, in the case of the Chaiman, Secretary and Treasurer by election at the Annual General Meeting, together with
12 other elected Truslees. Each recognised section is able to appoint 2 Trustees, each affiliated organisation is entitled to appoint1
trustee and the Local Authoity 2 Trustees. Further Trustees may be co-opted.

REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charlty name
Hamsteels Community Hall Association
Reglstered Charity number
1023749
Prlncipal address
Hamsteels Community Centre, Westem Avenue, Esh Winning, Co. Durham, DH7 9LS
Charlty trustees
Mr MA Burnard
Mrs SA Burnard (Chairman)
Miss A Chisholm
Mrs N Chisholm
Mrs R Makepeace (Secretary)
Mr D Walker (Treasurer)
Mr D Wilson
DECLARATION
The trustees declare that this report has been approved
Signed on behalf of the Trustees.,
Dated,, 9. IS
IChainnanlSe6retarylIraasurer)
{ChaiFmanlSecretarylTre

HAMSTEELS COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity No. 1023749
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 1ST MARCH 2024_ 28TH FEBRUARY 2025
RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Hire & Lethn
Hirg & Lethngs
£ 14,558.37
G88
E￿ctrIc￿
Watpr
£ 1.464.77
£ 1.116.13
679.71
£14.558.37
Acb"vibe8
£ 3,260.61
(Xher Ex
c￿aning
L￿nCeS
Buikling Compliance
A18rm8
In8uran
StatongrylP02tage gtc
C8rd Payment Fe88
Volunteer Expen8e8
AdverfosIng￿UblpC
Mix Exp8ndthre
Web3ite
Buikling Repairwmainienance
Vdunteer QJoyWTraining
Admini￿91ve Costs
nse8
Event8
Tickets sa￿￿18dM19SIon1raffle¥ etc £ 919.00
872 80
649 66
£ 1.44309
83194
379.34
116_77
8022
£ 919.00
Ohgr R8c81
Calgring
Bar
B8nk Inter08t
Book Donation3
Donab'ons
Miac Incom8
£ 2,18189
£ 1,341 17
18963
17.99
130 00
255
£ 3,863.23
402.95
£ 8,209 52
7828
132.00
Grant8 & Fundin
Co-op Community Fund
£ 1.93649
Vind Farm Community Fund
£ 5.000 00
Welciyne Spaces 2024-2025
£ 1.25DOO
We81 Durham Cornmunity Fund £ 2.000 00
Brwmhill Wind Farm Fund
£ 2.000.00
Cath8nnfj Cookjon Trujt
£ 1.000.00
£ 13,196.57
EvenL4
Entertainment
Catering
Mi8c Costs
Film¥
£ 1.657.00
435 39
£13,186.49
£ 1,992.39
her P8
Cal8ring
Equipment
B8r
mgnts
880 26
£ 2,149 28
439 08
£ 3.468.62
Pru
Rix)m 2
Main H811
New Furn￿re
Drop In refvrb18hin8nt
0￿er Decorab'ng
sustainabilrtylEn￿ Improvements
17198
£ 1,347.43
E 12,OOT 20
£ 2,000 66
5760
626 88
£ 16,211.75
TOTAL RECEIPTS
£32.527.09
TOTAL PAYMENTS
£ 3B,129.94
Balance8 at 28 Febru8
Lk)yd8 Current Account
Lloyd¥ Sawng8 Account
Hamp8hire Trust Sawngy AfXY)unt
Ca8h to Bank
Float
Bar
P8ty Cash
2025
£ 2.538 75
£ 13.U84 97
£ 5.000.00
228 88
16000
200.00
4827
BIF from 202412024
£ 2T,663 66
Add Rgceipts
L885 Payments
£ 32,527 09
-£ 38.129 94
BALANCE
£22.060.81
BALANCE
£ 22,060.81
Signed on behalf of the Trustees..
IChaimanlSeefetaprfFwrer)
QCharrmanlSecretsryfFfeasttFer)
Dated..

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
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Report to the trustees
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On accounts for the year
ended
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(If any)
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity <"the Trust") for the year ended
Respon81bllltle8 and
basls of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent IThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of
applicable listed body]]. Delet8 [ l if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to b81ieve that in, any material
respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackgts if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
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Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
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Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glve here brlef detalls of
any Items that the
oxamlner wl8heg to
dlsclose.
IER
Oct 2018