ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Longheath Community Care and Church Centre
(A company limited by guarantee)
Charity registration number: 1058336
Company registration number: 3250184
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns
Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
CONTENTS
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 17 |
LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees A P Bebington I Cordery (resigned 7 October 2024) A M Cordery L M D Pelosi (resigned 19 September 2024) Y Davy J Wood (resigned 19 September 2024) A Lee (resigned 19 June 2025) D J Wright (resigned 19 June 2025) K M Wright (resigned 19 June 2025) G Oyiadjo J H Hagan S L Stewart (resigned 26 January 2025) M M Providence (resigned 19 June 2025) R W Ellis (resigned 20 January 2025) Charity Registration 1058336 Number Company Registration 3250184 Number The charity is incorporated in England. Registered Office 49A Longheath Gardens Croydon CR0 7TQ Independent Examiner G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
Longheath Community Care and Church Centre is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.
Recruitment and appointment of Trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. New Trustees are supplied with copies of the Charity Commission booklets on the Responsibilities and Duties of New Trustees, with copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and with a copy of the last year's accounts.
Induction and training of Trustees
Training is available on specific topics through Croydon Voluntary Action and Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The objectives of the Centre, as set out in the Memorandum of Association, are to provide a centre for the benefit of the community, especially the residents of Longheath Gardens Estate in the London Borough of Croydon, by the provision of land, buildings and facilities for public use for the relief of poverty, sickness, disability, old age and infirmity, for the advancement of education, for the advancement of religion and for the promotion of mental, physical and spiritual welfare, being such facilities as these persons have need of by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, or disability, social or economic circumstances and which facilities will improve their condition of life.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
TRUSTEES' REPORT
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
This year was a very active year in many ways. Financially, as is shown in the Accounts, it was a successful year with a significant boost to our funds, giving us scope for enhancing the premises to improve the offer to users. During the year we lost one of the founding bodies, as Longheath Baptist Church moved across the Borough boundary to a new home in Penge. Arnie Pelosi, a former Minister there, also moved away from the area and stood down from the Board after many years of dedicated service.
We also saw the retirement of a very significant member of our Trustee Board through ill health. Ian Cordery has been a tower of strength for many years on the Board but particularly since his retirement from paid employment. We had been extremely grateful that he used his newly-found free time to throw himself into, effectively, running the Centre single-handedly as Chairman and as a volunteer with the support of his wife, Andrea, a long serving board member.
Besides caring for the premises - routine repairs, substantial works in the parking area and enhancements within the building - he also controlled the diary for lettings and built relationships with users whether for one-off parties or new and existing regular users. During his time, we reinforced the Board with fresh faces, giving us the ability to keep the Centre “afloat” when his very serious illness forced him into reluctantly retiring from his position. Sadly, Ian succumbed to his illness and passed on 8 October 2025. We repeat our sympathies to Andrea, Ryan and all affected by his death.
Much of the activity in the year has been outlined in the last paragraph, as we were unable to do much more than keep the Centre going while reaching a modus operandi with various Trustees taken on aspects of our work which Mr. Cordery had undertaken. We anticipate that next year, and future years, will involve significant works to the premises (now over 25 years old).
During the year, we entertained a large number of occasional lets and now have two religious groups on a Sunday. Weekday daytimes continue to see good use of the child-minding team of “Little Lees”, providing a much-needed service in the community. Teams from Croydon Council, and our Ward Councillors, all make use of the premises, which are also used as a Polling Station and a Food Bank pop up.
We hope and anticipate that there will be developments in the provision of services to older residents following the closure of the Seniors Club arising from the Covid-19 lockdowns some years ago.
Financial review
Policy on reserves
The Trustees have adopted a Reserves and Risk Management Policy under which funds are maintained at a level at which major annual commitments, payment of the annual insurance premium and a proportion of the year's routine other costs are covered. In addition, designated but unrestricted, funds have been established for the major items of expenditure on the premises and for personnel costs.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
TRUSTEES' REPORT
This Policy is subject to regular review so that fine-tuning can be carried out as appropriate. The review in the year to 31 March 2021 did not lead to any change in the extent of the general cash retention.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
TRUSTEES' REPORT
Statement of responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of Longheath Community Care and Church Centre for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small companies provision statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 22 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... A P Bebington Trustee
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Longheath Community Care and Church Centre for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s Trustees of Longheath Community Care and Church Centre (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Longheath Community Care and Church Centre are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Longheath Community Care and Church Centre as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
...................................... G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills BarnsAppledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
22 October 2025
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Unrestricted funds £ Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 45 Charitable activities 4 35,888 Investment income 5 691 Total income 36,624 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 24,916 Total expenditure 24,916 Net income 11,708 Net movement in funds 11,708 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 25,422 Total funds carried forward 12 37,130 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - 1,402 1,402 |
Total 2025 £ 45 35,888 691 36,624 24,916 24,916 11,708 11,708 26,824 38,532 |
Total 2024 £ 20 38,716 359 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,095 | |||
| 27,616 | |||
| 27,616 | |||
| 11,479 | |||
| 11,479 15,345 |
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| 26,824 |
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
REGISTERED NUMBER: 3250184 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Net assets Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 12 |
2025 £ 1,522 1,522 3,670 36,232 39,902 (2,892) 37,010 38,532 1,402 37,130 38,532 |
2024 £ 1,903 |
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| 1,903 | ||
| 5,004 21,017 |
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| 26,021 (1,100) |
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| 24,921 | ||
| 26,824 | ||
| 1,402 25,422 |
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| 26,824 |
For the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements on pages 7 to 17 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 22 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... A P Bebington Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Charity status
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the Trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £5 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
2 Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Longheath Community Care and Church Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Gift aid
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class
Furniture and fittings
Depreciation method and rate 20% reducing balance
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations 4 Income from charitable activities Property letting income Events 5 Investment income Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits |
Unrestricted funds General £ 45 45 Unrestricted funds General £ 35,888 - 35,888 Unrestricted funds General £ 691 |
Total 2025 £ 45 45 Total 2025 £ 35,888 - 35,888 Total 2025 £ 691 |
Total 2024 £ 20 |
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| 20 | |||
| Total 2024 £ 38,321 395 |
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| 38,716 | |||
| Total 2024 £ 359 |
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Equipment & building maintenance Events and activities Ground rent Light, heat & water General administration Insurance Independent examination Depreciation Staff costs 8 |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ General £ - 2,474 - 534 - 2,400 - 8,998 - 1,353 - 3,445 - 1,068 381 - - 4,263 381 24,535 |
Total 2025 £ 2,474 534 2,400 8,998 1,353 3,445 1,068 381 4,263 24,916 |
Total 2024 £ 4,578 360 2,400 10,903 763 3,168 1,020 476 3,948 |
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| 27,616 |
7 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No Trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
| 2025 £ 4,263 |
2024 £ 3,948 |
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The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:
| Employees | 2025 No 1 |
2024 No 1 |
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No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
9 Tangible fixed assets
| 9 Tangible fixed assets | ||
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| Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
Furniture and equipment £ 25,161 25,161 23,258 381 23,639 1,522 1,903 |
Total £ 25,161 |
| 25,161 | ||
| 23,258 381 |
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| 23,639 | ||
| 1,522 | ||
| 1,903 |
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Debtors
| Trade debtors Prepayments |
2025 £ - 3,670 3,670 |
2024 £ 1,438 3,566 |
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| 5,004 |
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals |
2025 £ 140 2,752 2,892 |
2024 £ - 1,100 |
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| 1,100 |
12 Funds
| Unrestricted funds General General Funds Designated Property Maintenance Fund Personnel Costs Fund Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Seniors' Project Lunch Club Total funds |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 20,395 2,027 3,000 5,027 25,422 21 1,381 1,402 26,824 |
Incoming resources £ 36,624 - - - 36,624 - - - 36,624 |
Resources expended £ (24,535) (381) - (381) (24,916) - - - (24,916) |
Transfers £ (20,000) 20,000 - 20,000 - - - - - |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 12,484 21,646 3,000 |
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| 24,646 | |||||
| 37,130 | |||||
| 21 1,381 |
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| 1,402 | |||||
| 38,532 |
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted funds General General Funds Designated Property Maintenance Fund Personnel Costs Fund Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Seniors' Project Lunch Club Total funds |
Balance at 1 April 2023 £ 8,440 2,503 3,000 5,503 13,943 21 1,381 1,402 15,345 |
Incoming resources £ 39,095 - - - 39,095 - - - 39,095 |
Resources expended £ (27,140) (476) - (476) (27,616) - - - (27,616) |
Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 20,395 2,027 3,000 |
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| 5,027 | ||||
| 25,422 | ||||
| 21 1,381 |
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| 1,402 | ||||
| 26,824 |
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LONGHEATH COMMUNITY CARE AND CHURCH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General £ Designated £ 1,522 - 13,854 24,646 (2,892) - 12,484 24,646 Unrestricted funds General £ Designated £ 1,903 - 19,592 5,027 (1,100) - 20,395 5,027 |
Restricted funds £ - 1,402 - 1,402 Restricted funds £ - 1,402 - 1,402 |
Total funds at 31 March 2025 £ 1,522 39,902 (2,892) |
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| 38,532 | |||
| Total funds at 31 March 2024 £ 1,903 26,021 (1,100) |
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| 26,824 |
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