2023-03-31-accounts

	Type	of governing document	of governing document	The executive committee abides by the constitution June 1996	The executive committee abides by the constitution June 1996	The executive committee abides by the constitution June 1996	as adopted	on the 7'"
	How	the charity is constituted		Association
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							1. To promote the benefits of the inhabitants ofthe area ofbenefit associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities,	1. To promote the benefits of the inhabitants ofthe area ofbenefit associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities,	by
								voluntary and other organisations to advance educational, social
Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its governing document					ofthe	welfare and leisure time occupations. 2. To establish a community centre 3. Other such charitable purposes The area of benefit is defined as:- Millfield, Sunderland and the
						Surrounding areas.
						StMarks provides a Community Building where people young and old
						can	meet up totake part in social or educational activities, in a safe,
						warm		and friendly environment, these activities include:-
								Youth Session take place on a Friday evening, this allows young people to meet up and take part in sporting, educational and social
								activities such as football, basketball, netball, table tennis, table
								soccer, pool etc.There is a games room where young people can
								access tv and games console, a computer suite with internet
								access. There are educational and social programs run by youth
								workers. The community activity garden and sports area, allows
								the young people toaccess outside activities such as sports on the
								artificial football pitch, we also have a play area and fitness
								equipment for all ages, and a gym for older young people.
								Over 60sgroup that meet on a Friday up for three hours to do
								arts and crafts, cooking and just have a good chat and a cuppa. ,	it'
								continues to thrive with 22 people attending each week.
								Residents group meet every 5weeks to talk about issues
Summary ofthe main activities undertaken				for	the			affecting their community. There are over 20residents attending each meeting.
public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public						A t~t		Indoor bowls Club —this allows the community to participate in carpet bowls, both young and old alike can meet up for 3hours each Thursday afternoon. Go online project. This project helps local people learn new computer skills, become more confident online, apply for jobs, talk to family etc, this has been a great success with over 60local people being supported, this helps people to become less isolated.
benefit)						i++		Toodler group runs on a Thursday morning, offering play area tea biscuits and juice free of charge.
								There are several independent clubs also operating from the
								centre, this includes-
								karate classes operate on a sat mornings
								Kid's mini soccer —giving the children something to do on a
								Sunday morning from 5to 8yr olds. This has been a great success
								and continues to operate with increasing numbers.
						44 +		Computer Suite —this is available Monday —Friday 10am to 3pm
								allowing the whole community access to computers, printers and
								the internet. This has been used by local community members to
						ii+		use the internet, apply forjobs and print off CVs St Marks have tried to provide as many activities as possible for
								the whole age range within the Millfield and surrounding areas of
								Sunderland. The Community Garden is available throughout the
								day for community use, free ofcharge, The fitness room is
								available for minimum cost ofE1,and the outdoor toddler area is

Brief statement ofthe charity's policy on reserves	The executive committee regards (Millfield, Sunderland) Community be satisfactory.	the financial Association	performance ofSt Marks and its financial position to	performance ofSt Marks and its financial position to	performance ofSt Marks and its financial position to	performance ofSt Marks and its financial position to	performance ofSt Marks and its financial position to
	The executive policy is that reserves should not exceed the average of six months expenditure and a contingency for unforeseen events The
	committee therefore feels that its	reserves are	satisfactory.
	We hereby submit our annual policy and financial statements ended 31"March 2023.						for the year
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
Further financial review details	(Optional information)
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additional information, where relevant about: ~ the charity's principal	Cash donations and other income they are received. Voluntary help	are treated as income in year in which is not included in the accounts.
sources offunds (including any fundraising);	Expenditure All relevant expenditure is accounted for when		incurred.	Charitable
~ how expenditure has	donations are accounted for when	the payment	is made.
supported the key objectives of the charity;	Fixed Assets No fixed assets were held during	2022/2023
~ Investment policy and
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ethical investment policy
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Date 061T123 TAR March 2012

INCOME
Hire ofRooms		19,099
Grants		35,974
Insurance Payment	—Roof	1285	56,358
OUTGOING
Insurance		3446
Water Rates		626
NNDR		2)600
Heat &Light		1,527
Staff Wages &NIC		31,699
Staff Training		230
Telephone &Internet		764
Hygiene &Cleaning		491
Repairs &Renewals		1,777
Volunteer's Expenses		500
Office &Software		490
Service Charges - Boiler		463
Leasing Charges - Photocopier		457
Accountancy Fees		320
Payroll Agency Fee		165
Toilet Refit - Fixtures		5,950
Garden Refit - Fixtures		13,600
Sundries &Retreshments		205	65110
NET LOSS			-8752