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2025-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02913278 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1037121
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for

THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST

Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST

Contents of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 8
Report of the Independent Auditors 9 to 12
Statement of Financial Activities 13
Balance Sheet 14 to 15
Cash Flow Statement 16
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 17
Notes to the Financial Statements 18 to 33
THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

TheTrusteesofTheRadlettCentreTrust(theCompany),whoarealsothedirectorsofthecharityfor the
purposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfor the
yearended31March2025.TheTrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsoftheStatementof Recommended
Practice(SORP)applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and charitable aims

The principal objectives and charitable aims of the Company are:
a) To provideand promotea diverseprogrammeof concerts,showsand exhibitionswhich,overall,will appeal
toallagesandsectionsofthecommunity.Theprogrammeshouldinclude:drama,artandmusicofall genres
and cultural, educational, topical and local events.
b) To provideand maintainthe buildingas a communitycentre and providemeetingroomsfor hire for  courses,
meetings, lectures, classes, seminars, exhibitions and educational, cultural and recreational events.
c) To offershowsand servicesfor the inhabitantsof the Parishof Aldenhamand surrounding neighbourhoods,
in a  way that will attract high quality performances and appeal to audiences and facility hirers.
To achievethese objectivesand charitableaims, the Companyleases from AldenhamParish Councilthe Radlett
Centre, which was opened on 27 April 1996.

Strategies

The strategies employed to achieve the Company's charitable aims are to:
a)OffertheresidentsoftheParishofAldenhamsubsidisedservicesinrelationtothesubsidyprovided by
Aldenham Parish Council, and, as far as practicable, meet residents' aspirations.
b)Operatewithoutdiscriminationagainstage,sexualorientation,disability,nationality,ethnicor national
origin, religion and to be politically neutral.
c)OfferlocalartiststheopportunitytopromotetheirworkthroughexhibitionsintheApthorpGallery and/or
in the café bar and foyer area.
d) Allowamateurand professionalartists,schools,localsocietiesand groupsto develop,throughthe  provision
of appropriate facilities for hire, at rates discounted where appropriate.
e) Promotethe involvementof young people in the Arts throughfacilitatingthe provisionof drama and  musical
workshops.
f)Celebratethediversityofculturesinsocietybyprogrammingeventsinvolvingartistsofdifferent cultural
backgrounds.
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public Benefit

TheTrusteesconfirmthattheyhavecompliedwiththedutyofsection17oftheCharitiesAct2011to have
regardtothepublicbenefitguidancepublishedbytheCharityCommissionindeterminingthe activities
undertaken by the Company.

Significant activities

Puttingthesestrategiesinto action,the principalareasof activityare concerts,showsand stage performances,
educationalprogrammes,artexhibitionsanduseofthecommunityhallandmeetingroomsforpublic and
private functions.
Thestageperformancescombinebothamateurcommunitysocietiesandprofessionalproductions.The local
groupsincludeTheRadlettMusicClub,RadlettArtSocietyandRadlettMusicalTheatreCompanyaswellas a
numberoflocalschools.Theprofessionaleventsincludecomedians,singers,tributebands,dramas, ballet,
manychildren'sshowsand a full pantomimerun everyDecember.All programmesachievea mix of the Arts to
suitarangeofpublictasteswiththeemphasisonmaintainingapopularprogrammewhichunderpins the
viability of the theatre.
Theeducationalprogrammeinvolveslocalschoolswhichenablethemtoperforminthetheatreand attend
Children's Musical Theatre courses, as well as enjoy performances suitable for their age group.

Volunteers

TheCompanyisveryinvolvedinthecommunityandisdependentonvoluntaryhelp.Besidesthe amateur
performersand artistswho displaytheirtalentsat the RadlettCentre,volunteersassistwith stewarding events
andperformances,enablinglowerstaffcoststhanwouldotherwisebethecase.Itisestimatedthat, without
this help, an additional two staff would be required 'front of house' at a cost of approximately £30,000.
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

LocalresidentsfromtheParishofAldenhamstillmakeupa substantialproportionoftheusersofthe Radlett
Centre,evenafterit has beenin existencefor overtwentyfiveyears.However,the venueis alsopopular with
peopleandgroupsclusteredinNorthLondonandHertfordshire,whichshowstheRadlettCentre's reputation
forbeingaproviderofgoodqualityentertainment.ThisattractionfrompersonsoutsidetheParish benefits
localgroupsbyappealingtoaswidea marketaspossibleastheytrytodealwiththeeconomiesof balancing
the books.
TheCompanyactivelyencouragestheuseoftheRadlettCentrebyothercharities,providinga much-reduced
hirerateforthetheatreandconferencerooms.ThemajorityoftheincomefromhiringtheRadlett Centre
derives from this reduced charities' rate.
TheCompany'scommitmenttothecommunitycontinuesthroughhostingtheCitizensAdvice Bureau,
CommunityHertsmere,MemberofParliament,Policesurgeries,theParishCouncilmeetings,the Annual
Winter Fair and Parish Meetings for the Parish of Aldenham.
40,067(2024:39,723)ticketswere sold for professionalshowsin the past year,as well as ticketsfor  charitable
eventsand localamateurgroups.The staffare acknowledgedfor theirskilland professionalism,which enables
the Radlett Centre to provide a helpful courteous service to its broad range of customers.

Internal and External factors

TheTrustees,throughitsResourcessub-committee,havemadea fullassessmentoftheinternaland external
factorsthat may affectthese financialstatements.It has concludedthat they do not deem any factors material
enough to report save in respect of the following.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

TheCompanyispleasedandfortunatetoreceivefundingfromanumberoforganisationsand individuals.
Duringthecurrentyearit receivedfundingin theformof a substantialsubsidyfromAldenhamParish Council,
totalling £120,000 (2024: £140,000).
Thecontinuedsupportofourpartnersandgenerousdonorsisessentialin maintainingthevaried programme
of creative arts since most concerts and performances are not self-financing.
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

InadditiontotheexistinginvestmentwithA&JWealthManagement,showninNote15oftheaccounts, the
Trusteeshavemadethedecisiontoinvestfurtherfundsintoacombinationofshort,medium,andlong term
savings accounts, as a result of the improved interest rate opportunities.
In January2024,an initialinvestmentwasmadewithCambridge& Counties,dueto theircompetitive interest
rates.AfurtheramountwasinvestedwithCambridge&CountiesinJanuary2025,takingadvantage of
continued attractive rates.
Additionally,a decisionwasmadetoopena oneyearfixedbondwithAldermore,as partoftheTrustees plan
to get the best returns on available funds.
Morerecently,the Trusteesdecidedto keepless moneyin the Barclayscurrentaccountand placedfunds with
an instant access account with CCLA, because of their competitive interest rates.
Board reviews the investment strategy annually.

Reserves policy

ThetrusteesoperateareservespolicytoensuretheCompanycanmanagefinancialrisksarising from
unexpectedfinancialpressuresandcancontinuetomeetitsobjectivesofmaintainingTheRadlett Centre
buildingtoahighstandardandprovidingthedeliveryofhighqualityproductionsthroughouttheyear. The
trusteesreviewthenatureandlevelofreservesona regularbasisandaimtokeepsufficientfreereserves to
coverapproximately6-9 monthsof directoperatingcosts.The free reservesat 31 March2025were £567,142,
so this target has been achieved.
TheCompanyandAldenhamParishCouncilhavejointlysetasidemoneyswithina buildingfundtoenable the
funding of expensive internal non-structural repairs within the building.

Results for the period

Theyearendresultsreflecta verysuccessfulyear,withstrongticketsales,despitethecontinuing challenging
economicclimate.Costsweregenerallycontainedwithinbudget:unrestrictedincomeexceeded expenditure
by £126,590 (2024: £109,039).

FUTURE PLANS

TheTrusteeshavedrawnupaten-yearmaintenanceandimprovementplanforthebuilding.The Trustees
work closelywith AldenhamParish council,who hold the head lease on buildingand the maintenanceplans are
reviewedregularlyatmeetingsinvolvingbothparties.In2013theBoardandAldenhamParish Council
commissionedacompanytocarryoutabuildingconditionssurveytoindicateliabilitiesoverthenext ten
years. The results of the original survey are reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

TheRadlettCentreTrust(theCompany)isaCompanyLimitedbyGuarantee,governedbyits Memorandum
andArticlesofAssociationdated10February2016.ItisregisteredasacharitywiththeCharity Commission.
EachoftheTrusteesisamemberoftheCompanyduringtheirowntermofserviceandeachagrees to
contribute £1 in the event of the Company winding up.

Governance

InlinewithbestpracticeandalsoguidancefromtheCharityCommission,thecompositionoftheBoard was
reviewedin 2021andtheskills/rolerequirementsoftheCompanyassessed.Trusteesareappointedtofill the
required skill/role sets.

Induction and training of trustees

Trusteesare advisedof any relevanttrainingmaterial/coursesavailableand are activelyencouragedto read or
attend.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

TheTrusteesare appointedby membersof the Company.Withthe exceptionof up to twoex officio Trustees,
trustees usually retire after four years unless it is deemed in the interest of the Trust for them to continue.
Themembersmaybyordinaryresolutionappointanypersontobea Trustee,eithertofilla vacancyoras an
additional Trustee, where a need for a particular skill has been identified.

Organisational structure

TheBoardofTrusteesconsistsofupto12memberswhoadministertheCompany.TheBoardmeetsat least
fivetimesin the yearto discussstrategyand policy,and reviewthe budgetsetc. Workinggroups,which report
totheBoard,meetonanasrequiredbasistoconsiderspecificprojectsorissues.TheBoardhasappointed a
GeneralManager,GregDexter,toruntheRadlettCentreandhasdelegatedauthorityforhimtodeal with
operational matters, including bookings, finance and employment. He reports regularly to the Board.

Business Plan

AFinanceandAuditsub-committeeoftheboardhasbeensetuptoreviewallaspectsoffinanceandit has
been proposed that there should be a strategy meeting of the full board to review the business plan.

Related parties

The Companyhas a partnershiparrangementwithAldenhamParishCouncil,whichprovidesan annual subsidy
totheCompany.AldenhamParishCouncilconsidersthatitisimportantthatitprovidesalocalfacility which
enablesitsparishionerstoappreciatetheArtsinallitsfacets.AldenhamParishCouncilactivelypromotes the
work of the Company through its newsletter delivered to every household in the Parish.
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Risk management

TheTrusteestakethisareaseriouslyand in 2018carriedouta comprehensivereviewof the risksfacedby the
Company.Thisincludedtheriskoffraudanderror,catastrophesandreputationalrisksamongstothers to
ensureappropriateproceduresand processesarein placeto mitigatetheserisks.Theriskregisteris reviewed
by the Board on a bi-annual basis.
ThekeyrisktotheCompanycontinuestobethefailuretoraisesufficientincometomeetitsobjectives. In
particularthe Trusteesare awareof the risk of AldenhamParishCouncilreducingthe grantat any time,due to
the financial constraints on local councils.
Insurance has been purchased, where necessary, to cover all material insurable risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

02913278 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1037121

Registered office

The Radlett Centre
1 Aldenham Avenue
Radlett
Hertfordshire
WD7 8HL

Trustees

The trustees serving during the year were as follows:
Aldenham Parish Council
Nominees: John Graham
Mohammed Khawaja
Elected trustees: Catherine Curran (Chair)
Danielle Alexander
Wendy Griffin
Neil Myerson
Irene Swain
Garry Walton
Martin Jeens
John Greatrex (Appointed on 25 September 2024)
Rachael Davis-Stollar (Resigned on 8 January 2025)
Shaun Wilson (Resigned on 4 May 2024)
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Auditors

Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR

Bankers

Barclays Bank plc,
12 Station Approach
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8PP

Solicitors

Penman Sedgwick LLP
5 George Street
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0SQ
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

TheTrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsofTheRadlettCentreTrustforthepurposesofcompanylaw) are
responsiblefor preparingthe Reportof the Trusteesand the financialstatementsin accordancewith  applicable
law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
CompanylawrequirestheTrusteestopreparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyearwhichgivea true
and fair viewof the stateof affairsof the charitablecompanyand of the incomingresourcesand application of
resources,includingthe incomeand expenditure,of the charitablecompanyfor that period.In preparing those
financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
The Trusteesare responsiblefor keepingproperaccountingrecordswhich disclosewith reasonableaccuracy at
anytimethefinancialpositionofthecharitablecompanyandtoenablethemtoensurethatthe financial
statementscomplywiththeCompaniesAct2006.Theyarealsoresponsibleforsafeguardingtheassetsof the
charitablecompanyand hencefor takingreasonablestepsfor the preventionand detectionof fraudand  other
irregularities.
In so far as the Trustees are aware:
-        there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware; and
-the Trusteeshave taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselvesaware of any  relevant
audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.

AUDITORS

Theauditors,NaglerSimmons,willbeproposedforre-appointmentattheforthcomingAnnual General
Meeting.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs C Curran - Trustee
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of The Radlett Centre Trust

Opinion

WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofTheRadlettCentreTrust(the'charitablecompany')forthe year
ended31March2025whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCash Flow
Statementandnotestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies. The
financialreportingframeworkthathas beenappliedin theirpreparationis applicablelaw and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conductedour audit in accordancewith InternationalStandardson Auditing(UK) (ISAs (UK))and applicable
law.OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfor the
auditofthefinancialstatementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompany in
accordancewiththeethicalrequirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsin the UK,
includingtheFRC'sEthicalStandard,andwehavefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesin accordance with
theserequirements.Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Inauditingthefinancialstatements,wehaveconcludedthatthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Basedon the workwe haveperformed,we havenot identifiedany materialuncertaintiesrelatingto events or
conditionsthat,individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcernforaperiodofatleasttwelvemonthsfromwhenthefinancialstatements are
authorised for issue.
Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedin the
relevant sections of this report.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of
The Radlett Centre Trust

Other information

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisesthe information
includedin the Annual Report,otherthan the financialstatementsand our Reportof the Independent Auditors
thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttothe extent
otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connectionwith our audit of the financialstatements,our responsibilityis to read the other information and,
in doingso,considerwhethertheotherinformationis materiallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatements or
ourknowledgeobtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentify such
materialinconsistenciesor apparentmaterialmisstatements,we are requiredto determinewhetherthis gives
risetoamaterialmisstatementinthefinancialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwe have
performed,weconcludethatthereisamaterialmisstatementofthisotherinformation,wearerequired to
report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCharities(Accountsand Reports)
Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explainedmorefullyin theStatementof Trustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothe directors
ofthecharitablecompanyforthepurposesofcompanylaw)areresponsibleforthepreparationof the
financialstatementsand forbeingsatisfiedthattheygivea trueand fairview,and forsuchinternalcontrol as
thetrusteesdetermineisnecessarytoenablethepreparationoffinancialstatementsthatarefree from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitable company's
abilityto continueas a goingconcern,disclosing,as applicable,mattersrelatedto goingconcernand using the
goingconcernbasisofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyor to
cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of
The Radlett Centre Trust

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointedas auditorsunder Section144 of the CharitiesAct 2011and reportin accordance with
the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Ourobjectivesare to obtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthe financialstatementsas a wholeare free
frommaterialmisstatement,whetherdue to fraudor error,and to issuea Reportof the Independent Auditors
thatincludesouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethat an
auditconductedinaccordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenit exists.
Misstatementscanarisefromfraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorinthe aggregate,
theycouldreasonablybeexpectedtoinfluencetheeconomicdecisionsofuserstakenonthebasisof these
financialstatements.Irregularities,includingfraud,are instancesof non-compliancewithlawsand regulations.
Wedesignproceduresinlinewithourresponsibilities,outlinedabove,todetectmaterialmisstatements in
respect of irregularities, including fraud.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Wegainedan understandingofthelegalandregulatoryframeworkthatthecharityoperatesin,and assessed
theriskofnon-compliancewithapplicablelawsandregulations.Throughouttheaudit,weremainedalert to
the possible indications of non-compliance.
Wereviewedthecharity'spoliciesandproceduresinrelationtoidentifying,evaluatingandcomplying with
lawsandregulationsandwhethertheywereawareofanyinstancesofnon-compliance;detecting and
respondingtotheriskoffraud,andwhethertheywereawareofanyactual,suspectedorallegedfraud; and
designingand implementinginternalcontrolsto mitigatethe risk of non-compliancewith laws and regulations,
including fraud.
We inspected the minutes of trustee meetings.
Wereviewedthefinancialstatementdisclosuresandassessedtheircompliancewithapplicablelaws and
regulations.
Weperformedanalyticalprocedurestoidentifyanyunusualorunexpectedtransactionsorbalancesthat may
indicate a risk of fraud or error.
We assessedthe risk of fraud throughmanagementoverrideof controlsand carriedout proceduresto  address
this risk.Our proceduresincludedtestingthe appropriatenessof journalentries;assessingthe judgements and
accountingestimatesforpotentialbias;reviewingrelatedpartytransactions;andtestingtransactionsthat are
unusual or outside the normal course of business.
A furtherdescriptionof ourresponsibilitiesforthe auditof the financialstatementsis locatedon the Financial
ReportingCouncil'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.Thisdescriptionformspartof our
Report of the Independent Auditors.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of The Radlett Centre Trust

Use of our report

Thisreportismadesolelytothecharitablecompany'strustees,asabody,inaccordancewithPart4of the
Charities(Accountsand Reports)Regulations2008.Our audit work has been undertakenso that we might  state
to the charitablecompany'strusteesthosematterswe are requiredto stateto them in an auditors'report and
fornootherpurpose.Tothefullestextentpermittedbylaw,wedonotacceptorassumeresponsibility to
anyoneotherthanthecharitablecompanyandthecharitablecompany'strusteesasabody,forour audit
work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
Date: .............................................
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST

Statement of Financial Activities

(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
5
Concerts and stage performance
Hire of centre
Educational programmes
Art exhibition
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
6
Concerts and stage performance
Hire of centre
Educational programmes
Art exhibition
Governance costs
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
4,205
855,941
203,370
82,507
7,704
12,669
1,166,396
877,945
108,336
42,700
2,394
6,800
1,631
1,039,806
2,677
129,267
883,866
1,013,133
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
106,000
106,000
31.3.25
Total
funds
£
4,205
855,941
203,370
82,507
7,704
12,669
1,166,396
877,945
108,336
42,700
2,394
6,800
1,631
1,039,806
2,677
129,267
989,866
1,119,133
31.3.24
Total
funds
£
74,943
794,888
200,722
79,316
8,418
3,335
1,161,622
825,945
112,455
42,626
2,798
6,000
1,514
991,338
8,755
179,039
810,827
989,866
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Balance Sheet

31 MARCH 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
16
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
18
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
19
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
Building Fund
Restricted funds:
Building fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
179,892
111,727
291,619
502
46,618
875,871
922,991
(201,477)
721,514
1,013,133
1,013,133
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
106,000
106,000
-
106,000
106,000
106,000
31.3.25
Total
funds
£
179,892
111,727
291,619
502
46,618
981,871
1,028,991
(201,477)
827,514
1,119,133
1,119,133
747,034
266,099
1,013,133
106,000
1,119,133
31.3.24
Total
funds
£
181,484
110,207
291,691
263
50,583
887,449
938,295
(240,120)
698,175
989,866
989,866
617,767
266,099
883,866
106,000
989,866
Thecharitablecompanyis entitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2025.
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02913278)

Balance Sheet - continued

31 MARCH 2025

Themembershavenotdepositednotice,pursuanttoSection476oftheCompaniesAct2006requiring an
audit of these financial statements.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
1 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
C Curran - Trustee
I Swain - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST

Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Sale of fixed asset investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
31.3.25
£
124,742
124,742
(31,477)
(20,195)
21,352
(30,320)
94,422
887,449
981,871
31.3.24
£
177,807
177,807
(111,376)
(36,239)
32,458
(115,157)
62,650
824,799
887,449
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE RADLETT CENTRE TRUST

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Gain on investments
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
31.3.25
£
129,267
25,819
(2,677)
7,250
(239)
3,965
(38,643)
124,742
31.3.24
£
179,039
25,147
(8,755)
1,476
271
(22,784)
3,413
177,807

2.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.24 Cash flow At 31.3.25
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 887,449 94,422 981,871
887,449 94,422 981,871
Total 887,449 94,422 981,871
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,which is a public benefitentityunder FRS 102, have
beenpreparedin accordancewiththe CharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:
Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordance with
theFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective 1
January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK
andRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeen prepared
underthehistoricalcostconvention,withtheexceptionofinvestmentswhichareincludedat market
value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Thereareno judgements,estimatesorassumptionsthataffecttheamountsrecognisedin the financial
statements.

Going concern

Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedona goingconcernbasisastheTrusteesbelievethat the
CompanyhassufficientsupportfromAldenhamParishCouncilandreservestocontinue.The Trustees
haveconsideredtheleveloffundsheldandtheexpectedlevelofincomeandexpenditurefor 12
monthsfromauthorisingthesefinancialstatements.The budgetedincomeand expenditureis  sufficient
with the level of revenues for the company to be able to continue as a going concern.

Income

All incomeis recognisedin theStatementof FinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhas entitlementto the
funds,it is probablethat the incomewill be receivedand the amountcan be measuredreliably. Income
from charitable activities is measured at the fair value of the consideration receivable, excluding VAT.

Deferred income

Aprovisionfordeferredincomeismadewheretheincomeisreceivedintheyearbutcanonly be
recognised for the next financial year and can be reliably measured at the balance sheet date.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soon as there is a legal or constructiveobligation committing
thecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequired in
settlementand the amountof the obligationcan be measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedfor on
an accrualsbasisand has beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.
Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedto activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

TangiblefixedassetsforusebytheCompanyarestatedatcost(includinganyincidentalexpenses of
acquisition) less depreciation.
Depreciationisprovidedatratescalculatedtowriteoffthecostoffixedassets,lesstheir estimated
residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases.
Auditorium seating                              4% straight line
Fixtures and fittings                            20% reducing balance
Sound and light equipment                20% reducing balance
Individual fixed assets costing £2,000 or more are capitalised at cost.
The buildingis ownedby HertsmereBoroughCouncil.Replacementand enhancementcosts are charged
to the Company's Statement of Financial Activities.

Stocks

Stocksare valuedat the lowerof costand net realisablevalue,aftermakingdue allowancefor  obsolete
and slow moving items.

Taxation

The Company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedgeneralfundscan be usedin accordancewiththe charitableobjectivesat the discretion of
the Trustees.
Designatedfundsarefundssetasideoutofunrestrictedgeneralfundsforspecificfuturepurposes in
accordancewiththedevelopmentplansoftheorganisationandtoenablethecompletionof existing
projects.
Restrictedfundscan onlybe usedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the Company.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

TheCompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionspensionschemeandalsoparticipatesin a
multi-employerdefinedbenefitpensionplan.Thepensionchargeinthefinancialstatements includes
totalcontributionspayableinrespectofbothtypesofschemes.Thechangeinvalueoftheassets and
liabilitiesarisingfrom asset valuation,changesin benefit,actuarialassumptionsof changein the level of
deficitattributabletomembersisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivities.The resulting
pension liability or asset is shown on the balance sheet.

Operating leases

RentalsapplicabletooperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesduring the
period in which the cost is incurred.

Financial instruments

The Companyhas chosento apply the provisionsof Section11 "Basic FinancialInstruments"and Section
12 "Other Financial Instruments Issues" of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Basic financial assets

Basicfinancialassets,whichincludedebtorsandcashandbankbalances,areinitiallymeasured at
transactionpriceincludingtransactioncostsandaresubsequentlycarriedatamortisedcostusing the
effectiveinterestmethodunlessthearrangementconstitutesafinancingtransaction,where the
transactionismeasuredatthepresentvalueofthefuturereceiptsdiscountedatamarketrate of
interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basicfinancialliabilities,includingcreditors,areinitiallyrecognisedattransactionpriceunless the
arrangementconstitutesa financingtransaction,wherethe debt instrumentis measuredat the present
valueofthefuturereceiptsdiscountedatamarketrateofinterest.Financialliabilitiesclassified as
payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Tradecreditorsareobligationstopayforgoodsorservicesthathavebeenacquiredinthe ordinary
courseof operationfromsuppliers.Amountpayableare classifiedas currentliabilitiesif paymentis  due
withinoneyearorless.Ifnot,theyarepresentedasnon-currentliabilities.Tradecreditors are
recognisedinitiallyat transactionriceand subsequentlymeasuredat amortisedcostusingthe effective
interest method.

Grant income

Governmentandlocalauthoritygrantsandsubsidiesarerecognisedatthefairvalueforthe asset
receivedor receivablewhenthereis reasonableassurancethatthe grantand subsidyconditionswill be
met and the grants and subsidies will be received.
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donation - Aldenham Parish Council
Donation - John Apthorp
Other donations
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
Investment portfolio interest and dividends
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Hire income and recharges
Concerts and stage performance
Sales - Box office
Concerts and stage performance
Local authority grants
Concerts and stage performance
Hire income and recharges
Hire of centre
Sales - Box office
Educational programmes
Course income
Educational programmes
Art exhibition and foyer
sales
Art exhibition
31.3.25
£
-
-
4,205
4,205
31.3.24
£
20,000
50,000
4,943
74,943
31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
3,033 380
297 168
3,330 548
31.3.25
£
19,260
715,681
121,000
203,370
69,532
12,975
7,704
1,149,522
31.3.24
£
16,715
657,173
121,000
200,722
65,127
14,189
8,418
1,083,344
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Support
Direct and
costs Governance
(note 7) costs Total
31 March 2025 £ £ £
Concerts and stage performance 877,945 - 877,945
Hire of centre 108,336 - 108,336
Educational programmes 42,700 - 42,700
Art exhibition 2,394 - 2,394
Auditors' remuneration (Governance
costs)
- 6,800 6,800
Investment charges (Support costs) - 1,631 1,631
1,031,375 8,431 1,039,806
Support
Direct and
costs Governance
(note 7) costs Total
31 March 2024 £ £ £
Concerts and stage performance 825,945 - 825,945
Hire of centre 112,455 - 112,455
Educational programmes 42,626 - 42,626
Art exhibition 2,798 - 2,798
Auditors' remuneration (Governance
costs)
- 6,000 6,000
Investment charges (Support costs) - 1,514 1,514
983,824 7,514 991,338
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31.3.2025 31.3.2024
£ £
Staff costs 280,407 278,912
Rates and water 1,170 1,104
Insurance 12,057 14,574
Light and heat 17,971 27,727
Telephone 3,646 3,434
Building enhancement, repairs and maintenance 37,330 43,444
Advertising 26,565 27,673
Sundries 33,303 24,927
Event and concert costs 45,110 34,750
Artist fees 496,237 457,029
Tutors' fees 5,312 4,506
Credit card charges 10,114 9,267
Hospitality 1,985 2,593
Transport 7 52
Postage and stationery 3,039 2,657
Office services 21,568 21,330
Office consumables 234 515
Staff training and recruitment 2,252 2,705
Depreciation 25,818 25,149
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 7,250 1,476
1,031,375 983,824

8. SUPPORT COSTS

Support Governance
costs costs Total
£ £ £
Investment charges 1,631 - 1,631
Auditors' remuneration - 6,800 6,800
1,631 6,800 8,431
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
10.
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the charity's
financial statements
31.3.25
£
25,819
7,250
31.3.25
£
6,800
31.3.24
£
25,148
1,476
31.3.24
£
6,000

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no Trustees'remunerationor other benefitsfor the year ended 31st March 2025nor for  the
year ended 31st March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no Trustees'expensespaid for the year ended 31st March 2025nor for the year ended  31st
March 2024.

12. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Administration
Technical
Operating
31.3.25
£
243,295
16,122
20,990
280,407
31.3.25
8
4
1
13
31.3.24
£
242,154
14,672
22,086
31.3.24
£
242,154
14,672
22,086
278,912
31.3.24
8
5
1
14
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12. STAFF COSTS - continued

Thenumberofemployeeswhoseemployeebenefits(excludingemployerpensioncosts) exceeded
£60,000 was:
31.3.25 31.3.24
£60,001 - £70,000 1 1
The average number of full time equivalent employees for the year was as follows:
31.3.25 31.3.24
5
3
1
9
Administration 5
Technical 3
Operating 1
9
Key management personnel
Thekeymanagementpersonnelofthetrustcomprisethetrusteesandtheatremanager.The total
amountofemployeebenefits(includingemployerpensioncontributions)receivedby key
management personnel for their services to the trust was £85,189 (2024: £84,837).

13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Concerts and stage performance
Hire of centre
Educational programmes
Art exhibition
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Concerts and stage performance
Unrestricted
funds
£
4,943
794,888
200,722
79,316
8,418
3,335
1,091,622
825,945
Restricted
funds
£
70,000
-
-
-
-
-
70,000
-
Total
funds
£
74,943
794,888
200,722
79,316
8,418
3,335
1,161,622
825,945
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Hire of centre
Educational programmes
Art exhibition
Governance costs
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
112,455
42,626
2,798
6,000
1,514
991,338
8,755
109,039
70,000
179,039
704,827
883,866
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
70,000
(70,000)
-
106,000
106,000
Total
funds
£
112,455
42,626
2,798
6,000
1,514
991,338
8,755
179,039
-
179,039
810,827
989,866
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Auditorium
seating
£
COST
At 1 April 2024
101,111
Additions
-
Disposals
-
At 31 March 2025
101,111
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
4,044
Charge for year
4,044
Eliminated on disposal
-
At 31 March 2025
8,088
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
93,023
At 31 March 2024
97,067
Sound and
light
equipment
£
202,022
25,877
(136,102)
91,797
172,469
10,294
(132,138)
50,625
41,172
29,553
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
307,528
5,600
(98,147)
214,981
252,664
11,481
(94,861)
169,284
45,697
54,864
Totals
£
610,661
31,477
(234,249)
407,889
429,177
25,819
(226,999)
227,997
179,892
181,484
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

15. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2024 100,658
Additions 20,195
Disposals (20,652)
At 31 March 2025 100,201
PROVISIONS
At 1 April 2024 (9,549)
Provision for year (2,087)
Eliminated on disposal 110
At 31 March 2025 (11,526)
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025 111,727
At 31 March 2024 110,207
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Net gain / (loss) on investments
31.3.25 31.3.24
£ £
Realised gain on sale of shares 590 44
Unrealised gain on revaluation to market value 2,087 8,711
2,677 8,755
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16.
STOCKS
Stocks
17.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT
Prepayments and accrued income
18.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors and accruals
Deferred income
31.3.25
£
502
31.3.25
£
10,304
13,346
8,561
14,407
46,618
31.3.25
£
9,373
4,755
35,457
151,892
201,477
31.3.24
£
263
31.3.24
£
22,604
10,172
3,561
14,246
50,583
31.3.24
£
24,144
4,512
34,033
177,431
31.3.24
£
263
31.3.24
£
22,604
10,172
3,561
14,246
50,583
240,120
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR - continued

DEFERRED INCOME

31.3.25 31.3.24
£ £
Deferred income at 1st January 177,431 178,464
Resources deferred in the period 151,892 177,431
Amount released from previous periods (177,431) (178,464)
Deferred income at 31st December 151,892 177,431
Deferred income comprises the following:
Room hire 16,820 19,480
Box office sales 129,115 149,518
Workshops 4,582 4,100
Mast rental 375 3,333
Toilet scheme 1,000 1,000
151,892 177,431

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Building Fund
Restricted funds
Building fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.24
£
617,767
266,099
883,866
106,000
989,866
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.25
£
£
129,267
747,034
-
266,099
129,267
1,013,133
-
106,000
129,267
1,119,133
At
31.3.25
£
747,034
266,099
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Building Fund
Restricted funds
Auditorium Seating Fund
Building fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
1,166,396
1,166,396
At 1.4.23
£
438,728
266,099
704,827
-
106,000
106,000
810,827
Resources
expended
£
(1,039,806 )
(1,039,806 )
Net
movement
in funds
£
109,039
-
109,039
70,000
-
70,000
179,039
Gains and
losses
£
2,677
2,677
Transfers
between
funds
£
70,000
-
70,000
(70,000)
-
(70,000)
-
Movement
in funds
£
129,267
129,267
At
31.3.24
£
617,767
266,099
883,866
-
106,000
106,000
989,866
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Auditorium Seating Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
1,091,622
70,000
1,161,622
Resources
expended
£
(991,338)
-
(991,338)
Gains and
losses
£
8,755
-
8,755
Movement
in funds
£
109,039
70,000
179,039
Buildingfund:Afundtofinancefuturelifecycleandenhancementworksinaccordancewith the
agreement between Aldenham Parish Council and The Radlett Centre.
Auditoriumseatingfund:Duringthe yearthe companyreceiveddonationsand grantstotalling £70,000
for refurbishmentof the auditoriumseating.This fund has been fully utilisedso has been transferred to
the general fund.

20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Includedin incomingresourcesare subsidiesreceivedfrom AldenhamParishCouncilof £120,000 (2024:
£140,000).
Duringtheyear,TheRadlettCentreTrustchargedAldenhamParishCouncil£12,346(2024:£7,412) for
rent and maintenance. £41,974 (2024: £52,244) was payable to Aldenham Parish Council for utilities.
IncludedwithintradedebtorsfallingduewithinoneyearisanamountduefromAldenham Parish
Council of £13,346 (2024: £11,388).
The Council has appointed two trustees to the Company's Board of Trustees.
continued...
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

21. PENSION COSTS

TheCompanyisaparticipatingemployerintheHertfordshirePensionFund,adefinedbenefit scheme
whichguaranteestoprovidebenefitsbasedonmembers'finalpay.Thecontributionsare determined
by a qualified actuary on the basis of triennial valuations using the projected unit credit method.
Themostrecentformalactuarialreviewoftheschemewhichwasavailableatthedatethat these
accountsweresignedwasat31March2022.Themarketvalueofthescheme'sassetsat31 March
2022was£921,000.Themostrecentpresentvalueofthescheme'sliabilitieswas£699,000.The latest
estimateofthescheme'sassetsrevealsthatthepresentvalueoftheCompany'sobligationswas less
thanthe fairvalueof the scheme'sassets.However,the resultingsurplusof £222,000is not recognised
asadefinedbenefitschemeassetastheCompanyisnotabletorecoverthesurpluseither through
reduced contributions in the future or through refunds from the scheme.
Theassumptionsunderlyingthevaluationforthecurrentandpreviousyearareforapension increase
rateof 2.7%,salaryincreaserateof 3.2%,longtermmortalityimprovementof 1.5%and an investment
return of 3.6%.
Thepensionchargeinthestatementoffinancialactivitiesincludepaymentstothedefined benefit
pensionfundof£17,867(2024:£18,805)andpaymentstothedefinedcontributionschemeof £3,123
(2024: £3,281).
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