Charity registration number: 1060958
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Comparative Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10—18 |
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document.
Gautby Road Play and Community Centre Joint Management Committee exists to provide diverse, inclusive opportunities and activities for the residents of Bidston and Birkenhead North and to improve the local quality of life.
The objectives are to promote and benefit of inhabitants of Bidston and Birkenhead North through the provision of activities and services. Gautby Road works with young people and the community in an area facing hardship and deprivation. Working with all people regardless of faith, ethnic or social background to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Significant Activities
The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year.
There are a range of activities and services undertaken at Gautby Community. These are listed below: - Playscheme Provision
- Youth Offer - Signposting & Community Services - School Holiday Services - Reptile Education Offer - Gautby Baby - Social Events - Health, Wellbeing and Exercise activities - Fun Days
The Wendy House Day Nursery continues to be supportive tenants at Gautby. The charity continues to work closely in partnership with other service providers & charity organisations.
Public Benefit
The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity’s purpose for the public benefit.
During the year ending March 2025, the charity delivered a wide range of activities to further its charitable purposes and provide clear public benefit to children, young people and families across North Birkenhead. This includes our Young Leaders Programme, which supported young people to develop confidence, leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Our young leaders represented the organisation in community events, including the “It’s a Knockout” sports competition alongside other charities, and played an active role in sessions, trips and planning for future youth provision.
We also successfully delivered a highly attended play scheme, alongside regular outings and trips and two residential experiences, giving young people opportunities to build resilience, social skills and positive memories away from their everyday environment. Plans for the expansion of our youth club provision in 2025 were developed during the year.
We continued to address social need through practical support for families. Our Gautby Baby project provided essential baby items to families facing hardship, while free food giveaways supported the wider community. Children attending sessions benefited from free teas at every session, helping to remove barriers. Seasonal activities remained a key strength, including our popular Halloween Scare House and extensive Christmas programme, which saw the distribution of hampers to families in need, a Christmas grotto experience for 733 children, and a toy drive delivered in partnership with Neo Community & Cash for Kids.
Educational enrichment and community engagement were delivered through several successful partnerships. Gautby Reptiles continued to thrive, delivering educational sessions in schools, scout groups, community events and with other organisations, reaching a wide audience and supporting learning about animals.
We maintained strong collaboration with Right to Succeed’s Cradle to Career programme, working together to improve long-term outcomes for children and young people, and strengthened relationships with a range of local organisations and charity partners.
Our facilities supported wider community benefit through room hire, enabling delivery of activities such as a gymnastics club, Rugby Tots, Foundation Years Trust baby groups, and SEND-focused parent training delivered by Addvanced Solutions. We also worked closely with Edsential to deliver HAF-funded provision, ensuring children accessed food, activities and enrichment during school holidays. There was the continuation and installation of the annual Christmas lighting across North Birkenhead’s street lights, funded by local councillors.
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Public Benefit - continued
The charity’s work was underpinned by vital external funding, including £25,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, support from the Barclays Foundation for sporting activities, and funding from Right to Succeed to enhance our work with young people, enabling us to continue delivering meaningful and sustainable 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 Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year.
Gautby Road has been fortunate enough to continue a strong partnership with Neo Community & Wirral Council, meaning the offer has been able to be extended across Wirral, providing food for children and families, as well as activities, hampers and fun days. Working with local schools, Gautby were also key in providing hampers and meals to families affected by deprivation & the cost of living crisis.
Gautby demonstrated strong organisational performance, delivering high-quality services, strengthening partnerships and securing funding that supports both current delivery and future sustainability. Demand for our services remained high across all areas, and the charity responded effectively by maintaining consistent delivery, expanding reach and ensuring activities were accessible to those most in need.
Youth engagement and participation levels were a key measure of performance. Attendance and retention across youth provision, play schemes and trips remained strong throughout the year, with positive progression seen through the Young Leaders Programme, where young people moved into volunteering, leadership and ambassadorial roles. The successful delivery of two residentials and multiple off-site activities reflected effective safeguarding, planning and risk management, while preparations for expanded youth club provision in 2025 demonstrated forward planning and strategic development.
The charity performed particularly well in meeting immediate community need. Gautby Baby, food support initiatives and the provision of free refreshments ensured barriers to participation were minimised and families facing hardship were supported quickly and discreetly. Performance in partnership delivery continued to strengthen. Gautby Reptiles operated successfully as a self-contained educational offer, delivering sessions across schools, uniformed groups, community events and other organisations, raising the charity’s profile and generating both income and engagement opportunities.
Strategic partnerships with Right to Succeed (Cradle to Career), Tranmere Rovers in the Community, Edsential and other local organisations enhanced outcomes for children and young people and reduced duplication of services. Delivery of HAF-funded provision met all contractual expectations and funding requirements.
The charity also showed strong financial and operational performance. Facility usage increased through room hire, supporting a range of external providers including early years groups, sports activities and SEND-focused parent training, while contributing to financial resilience. Significant grant funding was successfully secured, including £25,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, and continued investment from Right to Succeed, reflecting funder confidence in governance, impact and delivery.
Overall, the charity performed well against its objectives, balancing high levels of delivery with sound governance, effective partnership working and clear planning for future growth.
The difference the charity’s performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity.
Young people in the area from the age of 6 to 18 have a safe space and supporting environment to gather, socialise and engage in positive activities, skill development and communication.
Community members benefit by receiving vital food and essentials support, signposting to services, reduction in antisocial behaviour, community cohesion and an overall local sense of belonging.
Activities provide a vital role in strengthening community ties and supporting development. By addressing root causes of issues arising in the area, a crucial role is played in promoting positive improvement.
The degree to which the achievements and performance during the year have benefitted wider society.
Gautby Road benefit wider society in numerous ways by serving as a hub for social interaction, fostering a sense of belonging and community cohesion. By providing a space for various sessions, recreational activities and support services, this helps to meet the diverse needs of local residents which leads to improved mental health as well as increased engagement in community initiatives.
Resources are offered alongside support for groups, helping to reduce inequalities and promote inclusivity. This plays a vital role in empowering individuals, particularly youth, by providing opportunities for skill development and community involvement which ultimately strengthens the fabric of society.
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Main Achievements - continued
The support through vital food and essentials distribution in such a highly deprived area addresses food insecurity by providing meals to those in need, ensuring that individuals and families don’t go hungry. The initiative raises awareness about broader issues such as poverty, inequality, food waste & the cost of living climate.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The financial position of the charity at 31 March 2025 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, show net expenditure for the year of £13,450 (2024: £13,833) and reserves at the year end of £57,279 (2024: £70,729).
The trustees consider the financial performance by the charity during the year to have been satisfactory. Plans for 25/26 will aim to build on reserves and seek further funding for salary costs.
Reserves Policy
It is Gautby’s policy to hold reserves defined as unrestricted funds that are available for the charity’s ongoing operations and futures projects. This include funds to protect the future operations of the charity in any unforeseen circumstances with funds that not marked for specific purpose.
The reserves are maintained to ensure the financial stability of the charity allowing us to cover unexpected expenses or fluctuations in income and maintain operations during periods of reduced finding.
Gautby aims to maintain reserves equivalent to 6 months of operating expenses in line with the guidance provided by the Charity Commission. This equates to £45,000. At the year end the free reserves meet the required target level.
Availability and adequacy of assets of each of the funds
The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund.
Structure, Governance and Management
Trustee Selection Methods
Trustees are selected based upon what they can offer to Gautby as a whole, through an application pack where they list their professional skills and seek those who are committed to Gautby’s mission and contribute to the success.
Utilising existing connections within the charity sector to identify potential candidates. This can include reaching out to current trustees, staff and volunteers who many know the individuals with the right skills and passion. Trustees are selected based upon how they compliment the organisation as a whole and of existing joint management committee members.
Steps for induction include attending trustee meetings, meeting the staff and volunteer team at the centre and receiving copies of policies, governing documents, meeting minutes and accounts. This gives trustees a solid foundation of information.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
J McManus - Chair E Wilkes S Henry A Mellor B Kenny E Gray
Charity Number
1060958
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Principal Address
69 Gautby Road Bidston Birkenhead Wirral CH41 7DS
Independent Examiner
Matthew Brown CIPFA Adding Value Consultancy Ltd Studio 21, Bluecoat Chambers School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX
The charity name.
The legal name of the charity is:- The Gautby Road Play and Community Centre Joint Management Committee.
The charity is also known by its operating name, Gautby Road Play and Community Centre.
The charity's areas operation and UK charitable registration.
The charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1060958.
The charity does not operate in any overseas jurisdictions.
Legal structure of the charity
The charity is constituted as a charity established under a Charity Commission scheme. The governing document of the charity is the Special Scheme establishing the charity authorised by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) .
There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by Charity Law.
The trustees are all individuals.
The principal operating address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:
Gautby Road Bidston, Birkenhead Wirral, CH41 7DS Telephone T: 0151 652 5645 Email Address melissa@gautbyroad.co.uk Web address www.gautbyroad.co.uk
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 statement of Trustees. Responsibilities he trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the finanal statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards IUnf(ed Kingdom Generally A(tepled A¢xounting Pradicel. he law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financAal year which give a rue and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charty for that period. In preparing the financial slalemenls the trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policAes and then apply them consislenUy. observe the methods and princAples in the Charty SORP.. make judgments and a¢UntIng estimates that are reasonable and prudenL and prepare the financial ststements on the wing concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. he trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al anytime the financial position f the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts Comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IA¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularrties. he trustees. report was approved by the Ix)ard of trustees and signed on its behaw by.. J Mcmanus Trustee 28th January 2026 Page 5
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the Trust’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 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 applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Matthew Brown CIPFA 28th January 2026 Studio 21, Bluecoat Chambers School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities: 4 Other charitable activities EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 7 Charitable activities: 7 Other charitable activities NET EXPENDITURE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 17 |
Unrestricted funds £ 6,963 142,410 |
Restricted funds £ 121,666 - |
2025 Total funds £ 128,629 142,410 |
2024 Total funds £ 175,767 115,831 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149,373 | 121,666 | 271,039 | 291,598 | |
| (2,500) (169,542) |
- (112,447) |
(2,500) (281,989) |
(7,713) (297,718) |
|
| (172,042) | (112,447) | (284,489) | (305,431) | |
| (22,669) | 9,219 | (13,450) | (13,833) | |
| (22,669) 70,729 |
9,219 - |
(13,450) 70,729 |
(13,833) 84,562 |
|
| 48,060 | 9,219 | 57,279 | 70,729 |
The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities: 4 Other charitable activities EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 7 Charitable activities: 7 Other charitable activities NET EXPENDITURE Transfers between funds 17 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 17 |
Unrestricted funds £ 4,247 115,831 |
Restricted funds £ 171,520 - |
2024 Total funds £ 175,767 115,831 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120,078 | 171,520 | 291,598 | |
| (7,713) (126,198) |
- (171,520) |
(7,713) (297,718) |
|
| (133,911) | (171,520) | (305,431) | |
| (13,833) 53,817 |
- (53,817) |
(13,833) - |
|
| 39,984 30,745 |
(53,817) 53,817 |
(13,833) 84,562 |
|
| 70,729 | - | 70,729 |
The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds funds funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 13 8.565 8,565 11,084 8.565 8,565 11,084 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 14 17.982 34,046 17,982 43,265 Cash al bank and in hand 9,219 70,926 52,028 9,219 61,247 70,926 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 15 112.5331 112,5331 111,2811 NET CURRENT ASSETS {LIA8ILITIES) 39,495 9,219 48,714 59,645 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIA81LITIES 48,060 9,219 57,279 70,729 NET ASSETS 48.060 9,219 57,279 70,729 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Reslricled Funds 9,219 48,060 Unrestricted Funds 70,729 TOTAL FUNDS 17 57,279 70,729 On behaW of the board J Mcmanus Trustee 28th January 2026 The notes on pages 10 10 18 fonn part of these financial stalemenls. Page 9
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1060958. The principal address is 69 Gautby Road, Bidston, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7DS.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
There are no uncertainties about going concern.
2.3. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
There are no designated funds.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or as implied by law.
There are no endowment funds
2.4. Incoming Resources
Nature of income
Gross income represents the value, net of value added tax and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.
Categories of Income
Income is categorised as income from exchange transactions (contract income) and income from non-exchange transactions (gifts), investment income and other income.
Income from exchange transaction s is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract or where entitlement is subject to fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in value to the goods or services supplied by the charity to the purchaser.
Income from a non-exchange transaction is where the charity receives value from the donor without providing equal value in exchange, and includes donations of money, goods and services freely given without giving equal value in exchange.
Income recognition
Income, whether from exchange or non exchange transactions, is recognised in the statement of financial activities (SOFA) on a receivable basis, when a transaction or other event results in an increase in the charity’s assets or a reduction in its liabilities and only when the charity has legal entitlement, the income is probable and can be measured reliably.
Income subject to terms and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the resources is not recognised until the conditions have been met.
All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs
2.5. Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. Expenditure includes related value added tax, which cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
• Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
• Charitable activities comprise those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services associated with the operation of a Community Centre. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examiner's fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or if donated, as described above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and Play Equipment Food and Computer Equipment
20% straight line 33.33% straight line
2.7. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.8. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.
2.9. Volunteers
In accordance with the SORP, and in recognition of the difficulties in placing a monetary value on the contribution from volunteers, the contribution of volunteers is not included within the income of the charity.
However, the trustees value the significant contribution made to the activities of the charity by unpaid volunteers.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Donations and gifts: Donations from individuals Donations from organisations Grants: Grants Government Grants Donations and gifts: Donations from individuals Donations from organisations Grants: Grants Government Grants |
Unrestricted funds £ 1,211 1,752 4,000 - |
Restricted funds £ - - 49,500 72,166 |
2025 Total funds £ 1,211 1,752 53,500 72,166 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,963 | 121,666 | 128,629 | |
| Unrestricted funds £ 42 - - 4,205 |
Restricted funds £ - - 77,482 94,038 |
2024 Total funds £ 42 - 77,482 98,243 |
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| 4,247 | 171,520 | 175,767 |
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THE GAUTBY ROAD PLAY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The following donations and legacies are included within the total income from donations and legacies above:
| Small donations individually less than £1,000 Wirral Chamber of Commerce Wirral Together Fund |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 1,211 500 1,252 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 42 - - |
|---|---|---|
| 2,963 | 42 |
The following grants are included within the total income from donations and legacies above:
| Right to Succeed Mini Pathfinders Right to Succeed Community Seed Right to Succeed Cradle to Career Souter Charitable Trust Morrisons Foundation National Lottery Wirral Borough Council Grants Edsential Holiday Activities and Food Funding Police Commissioners Garfield Weston Foundation Barclays Foundation Right to Succeed Youth Offer Right to Succeed Mini Pathfinders Right to Succeed Community Seed Right to Succeed Cradle to Career Souter Charitable Trust Morrisons Foundation National Lottery Wirral Borough Council Grants Edsential Holiday Activities and Food Funding Police Commissioners Garfield Weston Foundation Barclays Foundation Right to Succeed Youth Offer |
Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - 1,000 - |
Restricted funds £ - - 6,062 - - - 44,566 27,600 - 25,000 - 18,438 |
2025 Total funds £ - - 6,062 - - - 44,566 27,600 - 25,000 1,000 18,438 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 121,666 | 122,666 | |
| Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - 1,900 - 2,305 - - - |
Restricted funds £ 10,860 6,078 20,159 1,951 6,546 31,888 45,318 48,720 - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 10,860 6,078 20,159 1,951 6,546 31,888 47,218 48,720 2,305 - - - |
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| 4,205 | 171,520 | 175,725 |
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4. Income from Charitable Activities
| Other charitable activities: Government Grants Room and machine hire Vehicle hire Food, drink and tuck shop Events, trip and ticket income Commission received Fundraising income . Government Grants Government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows: Wirral Borough Council Edsential Holiday Activities and Food Police Commissioners . Net Income/(Expenditure) he net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ - 27,525 12,978 67,045 10,818 21,544 2,500 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 10,223 19,065 24,175 13,792 16,865 22,363 9,348 |
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| 142,410 | 115,831 | |
| 2025 £ 44,566 27,600 - |
2024 £ 47,218 48,720 2,305 |
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| 72,166 | 98,243 | |
| 2025 £ 5,897 |
2024 £ 4,887 |
5. Government Grants
Government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows:
6. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned
7. Analysis of Expenditure
| . Analysis of Expenditure |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Raising funds Other charitable activities |
Activities undertaken directly (see note 8) £ 2,500 245,508 |
Support costs (see note 9) £ - 36,481 |
2025 Total £ 2,500 281,989 |
| 248,008 | 36,481 | 284,489 |
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| Raising funds Other charitable activities 8. Direct Costs Fundraising activities: Food and drink purchases and hampers Reptile expenditure Day trips and activities Equipment and consumables Coach and vehicle hire and expenses Project costs and holiday projects Cleaning Employee costs: Wages and salaries Employers NI Employers pensions - defined contribution schemes Interest payable: Bank charges Other: Other direct costs Fundraising activities: Food and drink purchases and hampers Reptile expenditure Day trips and activities Equipment and consumables Coach and vehicle hire and expenses Project costs and holiday projects Cleaning Employee costs: Wages and salaries Employers NI |
Activities undertaken directly (see note 8) £ 7,713 266,711 |
Support costs (see note 9) £ - 31,007 |
2024 Total £ 7,713 297,718 305,431 2025 Total £ 36,204 11,744 18,357 23,739 33,070 11,950 4,958 99,461 3,185 2,598 242 2,500 248,008 2024 Total £ 39,844 8,536 21,776 21,367 46,621 22,509 4,990 95,942 2,655 ...CONTINUED |
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| 274,424 | 31,007 | ||
| Raising funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - 2,500 |
Other charitable activities £ 36,204 11,744 18,357 23,739 33,070 11,950 4,958 99,461 3,185 2,598 242 - |
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| 2,500 | 245,508 | ||
| Raising funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
Other charitable activities £ 39,844 8,536 21,776 21,367 46,621 22,509 4,990 95,942 2,655 |
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| Employers pensions - defined contribution schemes Other: Other direct costs 9. Support Costs General administration: Hire of equipment IT and software Repairs and maintenance Insurance Marketing Telehone, fax and internet Accountancy fees Staff training, DBS and uniforms Depreciation: Depreciation Governance costs: Independent examiner's fees General administration: Hire of equipment IT and software Repairs and maintenance Insurance Stationery and office costs Marketing Telehone, fax and internet Payroll charges Bank charges Staff training, DBS and uniforms Depreciation: Depreciation Governance costs: Independent examiner's fees |
- 7,713 |
2,471 - |
2,471 7,713 |
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| 7,713 | 266,711 | 274,424 | |
| 2025 Other charitable activities £ 846 7,823 8,529 1,633 1,931 3,888 1,415 2,191 5,897 2,328 |
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| 36,481 | |||
| 2024 Other charitable activities £ 3,711 3,890 8,980 1,319 99 2,558 1,839 218 205 1,093 4,887 2,208 |
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| 31,007 |
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10. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
| 0. Independent Examiner's Remuneration |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Independent examination of the financial statements | 2,328 | 2,208 |
11. Staff Costs
| Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2025 £ 99,461 3,185 2,598 105,244 |
2024 £ 95,942 2,655 2,471 |
|---|---|---|
| 101,068 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
12. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Charitable Activities Administration 13. Tangible Assets Cost As at 1 April 2024 Additions As at 31 March 2025 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 Provided during the period As at 31 March 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 As at 1 April 2024 14. Debtors Due within one year Other debtors |
Fixtures and Play Equipment £ 15,218 3,378 |
2025 2 2 4 Food and Computer Equipment £ 6,533 - |
2024 5 2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ||||
| Total £ 21,751 3,378 |
||||
| 18,596 | 6,533 | 25,129 | ||
| 6,391 3,720 |
4,276 2,177 |
10,667 5,897 |
||
| 10,111 | 6,453 | 16,564 | ||
| 8,485 | 80 | 8,565 | ||
| 8,827 | 2,257 | 11,084 | ||
| 2025 £ 17,982 |
2024 £ - |
13. Tangible Assets
14. Debtors
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15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 371 9,894 2,268 12,533 |
2024 £ 771 8,302 2,208 |
|---|---|---|
| 11,281 |
16. Pension Commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £2,598 (2024: £2,471).
At the statement of financial position date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
17. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Wirral Borough Council Right To Succeed Cradle to Career Edsential Holiday Activities and Food Garfield Weston Foundation Right To Succeed Youth Offer Total restricted funds Total funds As at 1 April 2023 £ Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund 30,745 Restricted funds Wirral Borough Council 20,950 Right To Succeed Mini Pathfinders 9,050 Right To Succeed Community Seed 9,600 Right To Succeed Cradle to Career 13,443 The National Lottery Community Fund - RC North West Region 774 Morrisons Foundation - |
As at 1 April 2024 £ 70,729 - - - - - |
Income £ 149,373 44,566 6,062 27,600 25,000 18,438 |
Expenditure £ (172,042) (44,566) (6,062) (27,600) (25,000) (9,219) |
As at 31 March 2025 £ 48,060 - - - - 9,219 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 121,666 | (112,447) | 9,219 | |
| 70,729 | 271,039 | (284,489) | 57,279 | |
| Income £ 120,078 45,318 10,860 6,078 20,159 31,888 6,546 |
Expenditure £ (133,911) (45,318) (10,860) (6,078) (20,159) (31,888) (6,546) |
Transfers £ 53,817 (20,950) (9,050) (9,600) (13,443) (774) - |
As at 31 March 2024 £ 70,729 - - - - - - ...CONTINUED |
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| Souter Charitable Trust Edsential Holiday Activities and Food Total restricted funds Total funds |
- - |
1,951 48,720 |
(1,951) (48,720) |
- - |
- - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53,817 | 171,520 | (171,520) | (53,817) | - | |
| 84,562 | 291,598 | (305,431) | - | 70,729 |
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to provide reserves for future activities, and , subject to charity legislation, are
free from all restrictions on their use.
Restricted Funds:
Wirral Borough Council:
Household support funding and and funds received towards paying the salary of a young person whom faces challenges getting into employment.
Right to Succeed Youth Offer:
The aim of the project is to set up and provide a Hub provision for young people to access in Birkenhead.
Right to Succeed Cradle to Career:
The aim of the Project will be to adopt a research-informed approach to support Organisations to become more independent at identifying and meeting needs, enabling them to improve outcomes for residents of North Birkenhead.
Edsential Holiday Activities and Food:
To coordinate free Holiday Activities and Food for Wirral Local Authority and ensure that all school-age children eligible for benefits-related free school
meals in Wirral are able to access the holiday provision that provides healthy food and activities.
Garfield Weston Foundation:
The grant supports the center’s ongoing work, which includes providing a play scheme for children (ages 6–14), activities five days a week, and support during school holidays.
Right to Succeed Mini Pathfinders:
Funding to to run a mini pathfinders project to 6 primary schools directly benefiting circa. 300 children across the North End.
Right to Succeed Community Seed:
Funding for community-led projects run by local residents.
Souter Charitable Trust:
The Trust supports projects for the relief of human suffering in the UK, and in this case, a contribution towards Gautby Baby essentials boxes.
Morrisons Foundation:
Funding to support the Gautby Baby project.
The National Lottery Community Fund - RC North West Region:
Second year of funding for the centre manager.
18. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
19. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
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