Charity registration number 1057968
Company Registration number: 3168660
THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 March 2024
COLUNS
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
WEST MIDLANDS

Contents
Page
Reference and Adrninistrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to Financial Statements

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Company Infonnation
Trustees
M Waller
J T Golby (freasurerl Chair)
J Brewer
C S Rash (Vice Chair)
P Reynolds
P L Conway
E F H Misselke
P Fisk
H Malouf
(Resigned 18 Oct 2024)
(Resigned 26 Sept 2024)
(Appointed 12 Dec 2023)
Company numbor
3168660
Charlty number
1057968
Reglstsred office
Ruth Winston House
190 Green Lanes
Palmers Green
London
N13 SUE
Independent Examlner
Collins
The Lodge
Castle Bromwich Hall
Chester Road
Castle Bromwich
West Midlands
B36 9DE
Bankers
Bardays Bank plc
62 High Road
Wood Green
London
N22 6DH

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2024
The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of
the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The Charsty was incorporated 6th March 1996 as a Company Limited by Guarantee and
does not have a Share Capital. The Memorandurn of Artides of Association are as
amended by Special Resolution passed on 22nd July 1996, 11 th January 2007, 20th
January 2014, 23rd October 2019 and 22nd March 2022.
The charity occupy the Premises under the terms of a commercial lease from the London
Borough of Enfield for a temi of twenty years renewed from 2016.
Objectlves of the Charlty
To promote healthy ageing, independence, lrfelong leaming and activities for the
inhabitants of The London Borough of Enfield and surrounding area with priorty being
given to the over 50's,
Governance
Ruth Winslon Centre is a registered charity founded in March 1961 and is a company
limited by guarantee. Prior to its incorporation it was known as the SoLrthgate Old Peoples
Welfare committee having been originally founded in 1961. The memorandum and
articles of the Company as amended from time to time and filed at Companies House
constitute it's goveming documentation.
There is a board of Trustees IDirectors, currently seven, who meet regularly to administer
the charity. Our President is the mayor (for the time) of London Borough of Enfield and
Vice President is Willow Winston.
Ruth Winston Centre is the sole Corporate Trustee of a charity, now known as the
Woolnough Fund, which has been fomially Linked to it by the Charity Commission.
Organlsatlon
The organisation, had like many, suffered the effects of the Covid Pandemic and during
the year under review and there was a need for an urgent review of staffing
arrangements. The Centre Manager had resigned in April 2022. Subsequently, the long
serving part time accounts Manager was employed as both full time Centre and Accounts
Manager, which worked well but the Charity were very short staffed and our volunteers,
team had reduced. We sought a Front Office Administrator and in the interim, managed
with part-tlme and temporary agency staff and loyal volunteers. In the event, a job share
was organised. The Trustees decided that. the part-time (3days) volunteer Front Office
Administrator should also become a permanent Deputy Centre Manager and the other
part-time (2days) pennanent Front Office Administrator. A further staff vacancy remains.
A number of loyal volunteers make a huge and very valuable contribution in helping the
recovery by assisting with the day to day running of the Centre but we have yet. to recruit
the same number we had pre covid.
Through Enfield Voluntary Action (EVA) and other established organisation's courses, we
have provided our staff, trustees, and volunteers with training in Safeguarding Adults,
Volunteers Managing Risk, Moving and Manual Handling, Fire Risk, Heart Start Refresher
First Aid Training, to operate our defibrillator unit, Understanding Funders, Food and
Hygiene and Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee and GDPR.

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Report of the Trustee8
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Organlsatlon ( cont'dl
All activities and facilities at the Centre aim to help our members to remain fit, active, engaged,
and independent and are open to include everyone from all cultures and ethnic backgrounds
being resident in the London Borough of Enfield, and various adjoining areas, with priority for
those, who are 50 years of age and over and resident in the Borough of Enfield. In order to
ensure the same opportunity to access our services by those, who would otheMi8e suffer from
loneliness, isolation, and social or digital exclusion. No one has been refused admission to an
activity or facility if helshe could not afford the cost. Recently the objects of the Woolnough
Fund, which provide by means of grants to assist those in financial need, are being expanded
to enable certain fees, which are waived to be subsidised.
We are affiliated to a range of other organisations including Enfield Voluntary Action., Enfield
Dementia Network, Enfield Older Peoples Partnership Board and National digital inclusion
network.
Strategy 2021-2026
Our strategy as originally proposed prior to the Covid Pandemic was designed to address
slow decline in membership, which our research indlcated was due in part to an ageing
dernographic amongst our existing members and in part to people, who retired or who were
semi-retired, who might have replaced them, having less free time because of childminding
duties or part-time work. We decided to take positive steps to increase membership and to
promote additional classes and actlvltles. Our plans were thrown into disarray during and
immediately after the Covld Pandemic and we n88d to reappraise the services and facllities
were providing to ensure that we were meeting a current need.
Following Covid and the Centre fully reopened mernbers and volunteers ware very slow to
retum. Older members appeared reluctant to mix and others saemed to have adopted a new
lrfestyle, which did not involve the Centre. Overall, the Pandemic had a dramatic negative effect
on the Charity, which thankfully we have now been able to address. The Trustees decided that
they must set about rejuvenating the Charily. The core aim of providing a better quality of life
and increased independence for the over 50s in Enfield and the surrounding areas remained
but it was decided that we should attempt to widen our membership to all inhabitants whilst
retaining priority for the over 50s in Enfield Borough. With the consent of the Charity
Commission our governing document was amended to reflect this change.
It was also decided to attempt to expand our classes and activities and explore the possibility of
obtaining funding grants to develop new seNices, which we would otherwise be unable to afford
and that consideration should be given to expanding evening classes. Our updated website
provided clear Infonnation about the services we offer and we invested in a new computer
programme to increase our efficiency and record keeping particularly financial. A d8cision was
made to promote Digital Inclusion. We are conscious that many older people are digitally
excluded and we offer support on various devises and mobile phones. Having obtained the
required Grant, we upgraded our computer training room and we offer advice on "getting on
line.. We also organised Quizzes, Bazaars, and Plant sale and Special lunches to raise
additional funds.
Following the Pandemic our membership had fallen drastically to around only 300 but because
of efforts made by our staff, the Trustees, and volunteers it has risen back, almost to pre-covid
times. As at the end of the reporting year 31st March 2024 it was and currently it is now over
600, but there is still some way to go b8fore we reach Pre-Pandemic levels. We are also
urgently seeking both volunteers and trustees for specialist roles or general support.

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Report of the Trustee8
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Strategy 2021-2026 ( Cont'd)
In the meantime we continue to aim to deliver the original Objects of the Charity through
servlces, classeslgroups and facilities in a community environrnent, to include everyone
from all cultures and ethnic backgrounds from the local community with the aim of
providing the same opportunity to all in our self-contained building, enabling our members
to enjoy an active, independent and healthy lifestyle via the provision of a wide range of
fitness related classes and talks, computerllT training classes, handcraft and art classes,
board games, languages, social networking opportunities, membership of clubs and
health maintenance and screening services. During the year 2023-2024 we were not able
to organise any trips but we did reopen the kitchen to provide hot food and special
lunches which proved popular.
Revlew of Actlvlti88 and Facllltles
At the end of the reporting year, we had approximately 40 cla8seslgroup8 and activities
during the week plus several Clubs and self-run interest Groups. We continue to attempt
to expand these to achieva maximum usage of our accommodation and reach as many
older people as possible plus a younger working age group, who would be able to benefit
from the services, facilitie8, and companionship we provide in a friendly communlty
setting. We are also offering evening classes.
Income generatlon durlng the year
During the reporting year we made a surplus of £47,035.
Reserve8 Pollcy and Rlsk Management
The Charity has a reserves policy. In recent reviews, Trustees have emphasised their
detennination that the Charity should be managed in perpetuity for future generations.
Assets of the Charity are held to provide funds to support the charity, if and when income
diminishes in order to meet the charity's aims and activities. the Trustees again made a
conscious declslon to rnaintain a steady level of service to our members, content to spend
some of the reserves to cover the reduction in income. As at 31 March 2024 the
Unrestricted Reserves were £270,433.

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Report of the Trustees
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Trustees, Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year, and of its
surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the Trustees are required to:
-select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,
-make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
-prepare the financial statements on the "going concern" basis unless it is inappropriate to
assume the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for rnaintsining proper accounting records, which disclose
with reasonable accuracy at any tirne, the financial position of the charity and enables
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Company's Act 1985. The
Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
the
tees:
John G
hair of Trustees
4 December 2024

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
We report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages seven to thirteen.
Respectlve responslbllltoes of trustees and examlner
The charity's trustees (who are the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts. The charity'8 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 required.
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is
eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basls of the Independent examlnefs report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examlnation includes a revlew 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 dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanalions 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 acGounls
present a 'true and fair view and the report is Ilrnlted to those matters set out in the statemenls
below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, In any materlal aspect, the requirements
- to keep accounting records In accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companles
Act 2006; and
to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records, comply wlth the
accounting requlrements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with
the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2015)
have not been met., or
{2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Colllns
Chartered Accountants
The Lodge, Castle Bromwlch Hall
Chester Road
Castle Bromwlch
West Midlands
B36 9DE
Date: 4 December 2024

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Statement of Financial Activitles
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
funds
Total
Notes
2024
2023
Income and endowments
Donations for room hire
Activity class fees
Membership fees
Donations and other income
Investment Income
Total
23,477
23,477
67,310
67,310
16,195
16,195
39,547
62,072
4,708
10,029
151,237 179,083
25,256
41,119
11,734
38,122
3,559
119,790
22,525
5,321
27,846
Expendlture
Direct charitable expenses
Management and administration
61,178 61,178
92,744 92,744
47,993
94,840
Total
153,922 153,922
142,833
Net Incomel(expendlture)
Movernant on bank investments
27,846
6,075
(2,685) 25,161
15,799 21,874
(23,043)
(6,400)
Net Movement in funds
33,921
13,114 47,035
(29,443)
Roconclllatlon of funds;
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carrled forward
137,161
257,319 394,480
270,433 441515
423,923
171082
Contonulng operatlons
All Income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activitie8.

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Balance sheet
As at 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Flxed assets
Investments
Tangible assets
386,551
12,287
398,838
362,148
5,960
368,108
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,493
45,754
49,247
3,266
32,313
35,579
Credltors: amounts falling due within
one year
6,570
9,207
Net current assets
42,677
26,372
Net assets
441,515
394,480
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
273,898
257,319
Restricted Funds
Capital
5,570
Revenue
162,047
137,161
167,617
137,161
441,515
394,480
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to
obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companles Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of account8.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions
applicable to companies subject to the small Gompanies regirne. The Income and Expenditure
account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board on 4 December 2024
On behalf
J Golby
Trustee

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Notes to the financlal statements
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policles
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
Tha Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the
results of the Charitys operations, which are described in the Trustees, Report
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS102) issued on 16th July 2014 and the Financial Reporting applicable by the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No.1
from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
1.2 On 29th April 2021 , The Charity Commission directed that the charities known as the
Woolnough Charity, Southgate and the Ruth Winston Centre ('the linked charities,) shall be
treated as forming part of the charity known as Ruth Winston Centre Cthe reporting charity,)
for the purposes of Part 4 (registration) and Part 8 (accounting) of the Charities Act 2011.
This direction takes effect for the whole of the financial year of the reporting charity in which
it is now made.
On 28th April 2021, with the consent of the Charity Commission, the name of the Charity
was changed from 'The Woolnough Charity, Southgate, to 'Woolnough Fund,.
1.3 Statement of Directors'trrustees, Responsibilities
Company Law requires the directorsltrustees to prepare Financial Stalements for each
Financial year, whiGh give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and of the surplus or
deficit for th8 period. In preparing these Financial Statements, the directors'ltrustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply consistency;
make judgements that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the Financial Statements on an ongoing con￿rn basis.
The direGtors'ltrustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which
disclose with reasonable accuracy at the time the financial position of the Charity. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Chartty and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Notes to the financial statements - (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1.4 Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the Charity and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets for use by the Charity are stated at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of valuation of fixed assets,
less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis;
Office fumiture, computers and equipment- 3 to 10 years straight line basis
1.5 Investments
Investments are shown at current market value
1.6 Income
Donations and sundry income are accounted for a re￿iVed by the Charity. All other
income is accounted for on an accruals basis. No permanent endowments have been
received in the year.
1.7 Value Added Tax
Value added tax is not recoverable by the Charity and as such included in the relevant
costs in the Statement of Financial Activities
1.8 Management and Administration Expenditure
Expenditure on management and administration of the Charity includes all expenditure not
directly related to the Charitable activity or fundraising ventures. This includes
depreciation, office services and accounting fees.
Restricted funds are those funds to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the
donor. Expenditure which meets this criteria is charged to the fund.
2 Status of the Charity
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital
3 Investment Income
2024
2023
Dividends received
Interest re￿iVed on cash deposits
2,388
7,641
10,029
2,386
1,173
3,559
4 Direct Charitable Expenditure
Total
Total
Direct Costs
Support costs
31,344
29.834
23,768
24,225
47,993
All direct charitable expenditure relates to unrestricted funds
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Notes to the financlal statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
3 Net incomel(expenditure)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging l(crediting):
2024
2023
Dep￿cIatIon - owned assets
Independent examination fee
2,546
870
2,696
870
4 Tru8te83' remuneration and benefits
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31
March 2024 nor for the period ended 31 March 2023.
Tru8tses' expenses
No trustees were paid any travel expenses in either year
S Staff c08ts
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
63,343
66,626
The average monthly number of employees including part-time during the.
year was as follows:
Administration
6 Investments
2024
2023
Ordinary shares in Lloyds bank
CCLA Investment funds
Bank term deposits
311
278,707
107 533
386 551
256
256,507
105 385
362 148
7 Tanglble fixed assets
Totals
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
63,778
8,873
72,651
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
Eliminate on disposals
At 31 March 2024
57,818
2,546
60,364
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
12,287
5,960
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THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
8 Debtors: amounts falllng due withln one year
2024
2023
Prepayments
3,493
3.266
9 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
2024
2023
Accrued fees
6,570
9.307
10 Analysis of assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
6,717
241,085
32,666
{6,570)
5570
145466
16581
12,287
386,551
49,247
(6,570)
273,898
167,617
441,515
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THE RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Notes to the financlal statements (contlnued
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Incomlng Resources
At 1.4.23 resources expended
11 Movement in funds
At 31.3.24
Unrestrlcted fund8
General fund
257,319
167,035 (150,456)
273,898
Restrlcted Funds
Woolnough Fund
Council Grant
J Brewer
137,161
11,397
12,525
10,000
(688)
(2,778)
147,870
9,747
10,000
137,161
33,922
(3,466)
167,617
Total funds
394,480
200,967 (153,922
441,515
Of the incoming resources £21,874 is unrealised being the re-valuation of investments.
12 Restricted Funds
Woolnough Fund:
The fund represents arnounts from the original Woolnough trust and is held to
fund, independence, lrfelong leaming and activities for the inhabitants of The
London Borough of Enfield and surrounding area with priority being given to
the over 50's.
Council grant:
During the year funding was received in respect of obtaining and updating of
computer technology within the ￿ntre.
The balance will fvnd the futu￿ depreciation of assets capitalised and further
costs yet to be incurred.
J Brewer:
A kind donalion of £10,000 received in the year will be utilised on charitable
activities at the discretion of Mrs J Brewer
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