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THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 MARCH 2024 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1061637 COMPANY NO. 03306114 Page I

THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2024 Pages Trustees report 3-7 Independent examinerfs report to trustees ststernent of financial activities Balance sheet 10 Notes to accounts 11-13 Page 2

THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES lan Lang, Chair, Patrick Findlat8r, Honorary Treasurer Aphra Brandreth (Retired 2W January 2024) Julie Burdon Cindy Glenn Peter Jamieson Philip Mead Anne McKee (Retired 8D J8nuary 2024) Nicolas Trffou Anna Wyley Robert Woolf The Trustees present theirAnnual Report and the Financial Ststements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024 LEGAL STATUS The company was fonned on 21 January 1997 as a company limfted by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its registered office is at C8Stelnau Community Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, London. SW13 9AQ. The Charity number is 1061637. OBJECTS To promote the education 2nd assistance of young persons through their leisure lime aclivities in order to dèvelop their physical, mentsl and spiritual capa¢tties so Ihat they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of lrfe may be improvpAI. To promote the benefit of th8 inhabitants of Barnes and the neighbourhood thereof wrthout distinclions of sex, sexual orientation, race or polttical, religious or other opinions by working together with the said inhabitants, the local authority, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The CoMpan￿S Missi￿ is to promote and support a vibrant, happy and sustainable community in the Castelnau estate as part of the wider community of Bames. VALUES The Company's core values are- listening to those who live in the communty working 'with' members of the community and not 'forf them developing activities and resour￿ that are locally owned and run helping those involved in the Project to acquire new skills, knowledge and confidence working in partnership with other organisations. Page 3

ACTIVITIES The objects are met in ￿ ways: 1. through the management of the Castelnau Community Centre, a 1930s building in Stillingfieet Road Barnes, held on a 25 year lease from Holy Trinity Church Bames, which has expired, A new lease is currently being negotiated. 2. through the employment of a staff team of eighl people and the involvement of many volunteers to promote community development, manage the Centre, to develop partnerships with other agencies in education, heallh, social welfare and youth and children's work. and lo run specffic communrty activities at the Centre. BUILDING MANAGEMENT The total cost of managing the Centre in the year was £113.583 {2022123 £120,599). These costs include rent, deaning. utilithes. security. r8pairs and maintenance, insurance. some staff costs and other professional fees. In addition to managing the building and its s￿￿UndS. the Company also ￿MInisters, on behalf of the landlord Holy Trinity Church, the neighbouring allotments that are let mostly to local residents. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES The core programme of services to toddlers, chlldren, young people and adults of all ages has fvrther developed over the past year. Our tight geographical and professional linkage with Lowther Primary School, Sunshine Day Nursery and the North Barnes office of Citizens Advice (Richmond) continues to contribute to the strong sense of community on and around the Castelnau Estate. We have enjoyed another year of regular use by returning users as well as new people finding thèir way to us and ac￿SsIng activtlies for the first time, We have continued to develop and evolve our offer of seNic8S to the local community, much of which has been achieved by the frequent support of a Eoyal 8nd skilled group of volunteers. Improving and maintsining positive mental wellbeing continues to sit at the core of everything that we do. We follow the NHS 'five steps to impmving mental wellbeing,, these being to Gonnect, be actwe, keep leaming. give to oth8rs and be mindful. The 1..1 support that was offered or sought during the year differed from person to person. As has been the case over sevéral years, w8 conlinue lo support people who are experiencing ongolng mental health wellbeing challenges. A swnrficant change in the last 3 years is one where we are encountering adults who we feel need the support of Adult s￿la] Servtces. yet the indivirjual fails to Meet the threshold to receive supporL General. 1.1 contsct and what it means to people is very dffioult to sum up, however, we believe that it is the most important and trust defining activity that we undertake. For many people, we are a point of contact, their non-judgemental sounding board. their critical friend, their rea&4urance, their constant. What is discussed can range from something deeply personally distressing. through such ch311enges as self-confidence dips to providing a listening ear with regards to relationship challenges and choices. Most of the time, the benefit gained by the individual is that of tirne spent wf(h an active listener resulling in a feeling of being heard and understood. During 1..1 time we will often support people who are seeking to prioritise tssks or remove hurdles to completing a task. Often. simply sitting alongside someone whilst they make a call lo the council, utilities company or a hospital can be the differen￿ btheen the call being made or left on an ever lengthening 'to do, list, something that can make the individual feel that they are failing. In September 2023 we launched 8 second weekly, after school Community child￿n'S Club session. The activity is free of charge and focussad upon children in school years 3 and 4 (Junior Children s Community Club forusses on children in school years Reception to Year 2) The 90-minute senior session follows a Page 4

similar format lo that used within the junior one, with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, ¢on8truction games and team activities. Delivering the session is the fulfilment of a long-h8ld wish to fill the only gap in our children's provision from newborn to 18 years. The session has been popular wilh local children, providing a safe reliable space, delivering high quality activities, whilst enabling parents extended time at the end of the school day. Over the course of the peri¢)d 01104122-31103124, the Centre saw 7235 (2022123 6684) attend8nces made by 639 {2022123 664) different people attending 545 (2022123 5221 sessions. These figures do not include those people attending the term time weekday morning café, where customer numbers have recovered from pre-covid levels. having been further affected by the cost-of-living crisis. in an area where rnany people have had to make very dtfficult choices as to how they utilise the very limiled funds available to them. We remain committed to maintaining the café and continue to undertake different publtcrty campaigns to further raise awareness of its presence. as it is often central to the first experien￿ that many adult users have of the centre. It also setves as a central point of intergenerational blending. with many friendships being forged and developed. The Litt]e Castles temi time, thrice weekly {Monday, Wednesday. and Friday), parent and Ghild slay and play sessions received 2681 child and adult attendances from 232 different people over 104 sessions. The Little Casues sessions remain our most socially blended activity. with children being brought to sessions by parents. grandparents. childrninders, and nannies. Children and adults form relatit)nships and develop support netsvort(s that will benefit both, with the session offering a range of play adivities which include motorjphysical play, social play, constructive play and fant2sy play. There are also themed arts and crafts activities. The Trustees remain grateful to The Bames Fund for the continued funding of our Parent Engagement Worker who oversees the sessions and supports adults around 8 broad set of issues such as sleep routines and potty training to signposting for mre Sp￿la]ist early years support such as speech and language and SEND concerns. In April 2023, we commenced tha second of 2 years of commissioned youth provision on behalf of the Lond¢￿ Borough of Richmond upon Thames, via Achieving for Children. The year has seen a fresh influx of younger children living locally on the estste and they have already started to influencE and shape the serviGe via open and thoughtful dialogue with the Youth Team. Many of the ¢hildren accessing our Wednesday and Friday night youth clubs have corne directly from accessing our Junior Youth Club, an after-5¢hool session, designed to provide Children in school years 5 and 6 with a taster of what our full youth club offer looks like. This opportunity also builds confidenc8 in some children who might otheNise strtjggle with accessing on a Wednesday and Friday night due to low confidence. Junior Youth Club, taking place on a Wednesday afterncon frcAn 15'.30-17.'00 has been hugely popular throughout the year, often achieving capacity of 30 children in Ihe spring and autumn temis. There were 599 attendances {283 during the launch year of 2022123) frcm 51 different children124 durlng 2022123) over 34 sessions (32 sessions during 2022123). Delivered by 3 Project Wotkers. the session featured, cooking, arts and crafts. physical games, tsbletop games and more. We have continued to deliver Maths Club throughout the year, providing children in sthool years 5. 6 and 7 with a weekly opportunity to further develop their underslanding of the subject The 1.5-hour session saw 210 attendances frun 15 different chlldren 8t 28 sessions. The session was delivered at no cost by one of our Trustees, who has a passion and skills for engaging children in the subjed. For much of the year the session was further enhanced by the presence of a sixth form student from Latymer Girls School who contributed valuabty to raising our adult to child support ratio. The children accessing the session all benefrtted in different ways, with several children experiencing significant increased capabilities around the subject. As in previou5 years, the focus on the needs of adults has been plentiful. Many of the sessions were delivered or augmented by a group of highly creative and committed volunteers, who have showcased a pattern of devel￿)Ing sustainability in our activit￿8. Provision for adutts has included, the W81come Project. a weekly session for people with English as a second language who wish to improve their language skills whilsl making friendship and support connections. Creative Communrfy (provides a range of crafting opportunities, whilsl crucially offering an opportunlty lo improve wellbeing through a sense of participation and aGhievement). Other activities included Yoga, Pilates, Chalr based Exercise, Walking Football, Table Tennis. Monthly Dining for Over 50's and a Gardening Club. Page 5

We have worked in partnership with a range of providers to bring expertise and knowledge directly to the lrfal community. Over the year we collaborated with Citizens Advice Richmond, Welcare. Achieving for Children, Space 2 Grieve, R¢chmond Housing Partnership, RUILS, Richmond Furniture Scheme. Metropolitan Police Service and London Borough of Rl¢hmond upon Thames Council. CCP hosts a Foodbank, part of the Richmond Foodbank Scheme, delivered by volunteers from the Barnes churchés, in partnership with the Trussell Trust. The initiative, co-ordinated by Holy Trinity Church, has experienced another busy year. CCP encourages volunteerirwJ. Vdunteers run the Community Café. support the delivery of The Welcome Project, Elders lunches. the advice Servi￿ lo local people 'Let's Get It Sorted. and support our children's provision. Numbers across the year have remained steady at around 25 volunteers across all activities. Regarding marketing and publicty, we commissioned the building of a new website and have been busy creating content. including several short film5 which Gapture various activities that take place within our programme. We have continued to use various social media platfomis, as well as our hard copy, A3 termly newsletter. We have also been busy creating a new marketing and communications strategy. FINANCIAL SUPPORT We enjoyed total grant income to support community activities during the year of £122,871 (2022123 £119.135). Delails offunders are set out in note 5 to the accounts. Our two most important grant funders remain the Bames Fund and Richmond Parish Lands Charity {RPLC). Barnes Fund gave us £46,433 during the year, and RPLC £42,752. It is important to realise that without the annual backing we receive from these ￿ local charities CCP would find f( very difficult to keèp providing its wide range of support to local people in North Bames. We are profoundly grateful for Iheir ongoing inter8sl and support. We also enjoyed a further grant of £32,614 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which covers the cost of our Adutt Programme Manager and some additional associated overheads. A significant help to our work is the rent we receive from vital services provided to the community, amounting to £46.748 (2022123 £41,906). While a large part of this is from a thriving tocal nursery school, it also includes income from Richmond CA8 and c￿mmunity hirings, and will be developed in the current year by accommodating the Weltare charity. Beyond these income streams we have also been fortunate to have significant donations, most notably from our landlords, Holy Trinity Church, to whom we owe a considerable debt of gratttude. These amounted in total to £42.394 (2022123 £35,712), and enable us to respond flexibly to immedie needs. St Marys Church, St Pauls School and the Harrodian School and others have also made generous donations. Trustees plan to lod( in the current year lo expanding income from individual and corporate donalions locally. STAFF There were no personnel Ghanges within cAJr small. committed staff team. During the year working relionships continued to be developed in order to best support each other in providing a broad offer to local people. Lisa Green continues to combine her role as Finance Manager with that of Cornpany Secretary. TRUSTEES Anne McKee and Aphra Brandreth resigned as Trustees in January 2024 for personal reasons. Trustees expressed their appreciation of the valuable work and cOntribut￿n both have made to the charity over many years. Of the nine Trustees, seven live in North Barnes and the remaining live in or are local to Barnes. Page 6

RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL Risks and their mitigation were fornally reviewed during the year. The main risks are flnancial, reputational and operat5onal. The main financial risks are loss of significant funding or loss of major rental income and contracts, or significant unbudgeted costs. The reserves policy covers temporary shortFalls of funding, rents or unanticipated costs. Larger shortfalls would be covered by 8ccelerated fvndraising. The reputation of the charty would be damaged by a failure of safeguarding, major disturbance or failure of govern8nce. These risks are being managed by the Chair and Director in eslablishing and maintaining robust policies and prtredures approved by Trustees and overseen by the Director and Chair. Policie5 and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated. During the year the following policies 8nd procedures have been reviewed, updated and approved by Trustees.. Alcohol and Drugs Policy, Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy, Worker lo Child SupeNision Ratios and the Reserves Policy. Operational risks include risks in managing the bullding and risks in providing appropriate services. These QP8rational risks sre managed by the Director subjecl to oversight by the Chair and by Trustees CCP has insurance to provide the normal protections against the risks associated with employmént and building management. FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESERVES The overall result for the year was a deficit of £3,499 (2022123 deficit £13,059). As CCP shook off the Covid problem, inGome from all sources increased, but so did overall costs. Consequently nel assets fell from £131.101 to £127.602. Trustees have re501ved that reseThes should be in line wilh six months of Costs, which now equales lo £134.000, so there is a slight shortfall. The current year contains some significant uncertainties including the legal Costs of the lèase renew81, but Trustees are modestly optimistic Ihat thls shortfall can be made good. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACCOUNTS The Twstees ar8 responsible for the preparation of the accounts, which are not required to be audited. Accordingly théy have been the subject of a report by an independent examiner, Jeremy Harrod, whose report Is set on the folbwing page of this document. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by. lan Lang Chair Dated . . 0211212024 Page 7

THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT FOR THE YEAR ro 31 MARCH 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT I report lo the charrf(y Trustees on the accounts for the ye8r ended 31 St March 2024 which are set out on pages 9-13. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDE￿[ EXAMINER The chartty's Trustees consider that an 8udil is not required for this year un(ler section 744{21of the Charities Act 201 L (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is nèeded. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201-1- Act., Follow the procedures laid down in the General Dire¢tions given by the Chariiy Commissioners section 145(5Xb)of th8 2011AcU and State whether part¢cular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT My examination was carried out in accordance wilh the General Directions gwen by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts wth thos8 records. It also includes consideration of any unususl items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Treasurer and Finance Manager con¢eming any such matters. Th8 procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and ¢onsequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connedion with my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep aGcounting records in accordance with SL30 of the 2011 Act or to prepare ecrnunts which accord with these accounting records have not been met., or 2. to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date: LY Signed By: Page 8

THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2024 Not¢¥ 2024 202 Rostricted Unrestricted Fund5 Total Restrictcd Unrèstrlcted Funds Totsl In¢omo Irom: Donabons and Gran18 ChaTi¢able activltles Building Incomè Investment Income Funds 32,614 Funds Funds Funds 132,851 51,195 46,748 165.265 51.195 46.748 829 30,959 123,888 46,514 41,906 145 154.847 4fj,514 41,906 145 Total Incom• 263,837 30958 243 412 Exp•ndlture on: Charitable activities 1,990 2,000 28.624 20.159 111.582 102.981 22,149 113.582 131,605 1,348 2,000 27.611 16229 118.599 90.684 17.577 120.59g 118.295 Blylding costs Other charltable adiwlie5 10 Totul resources ax ndod 267 338 Sur usl deficit Accountin Ad'ustrnent Mèt Sur us defi¢tt 99 13.0 99 The income. expenditure and resulting net rnovement in funds arise from continuing operations. The harity has no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds in the year. Page 9

THE CASTELNAU GENTRE PROJECT BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024 Notes 3110312024 3110312023 CurrentAssets: Debtors C2sh and cash equivalents 26,967 177954 204,921 13,054 202 814 215.868 Current Liabilities: Creditors Nèt assets £127 602 £131101 Represented by. Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 127,602 131,101 £127 602 £131101 For the year ending 31 March 2024, Ihe Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its a¢¢ounts for the year in question in ac cordance with section 476. The directors ackn￿edge thelr responsibilities for ¢omplying with Ihe requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These ac¢ounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to compani8s subjed to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 29th Octobar 2024 and signed on their behatr by. lanL Palrick Findlaler Page 10

THE CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2024 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Company information The Castelnau Centre Proje¢l (03305114) is a charity and company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Castelnau Community Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, London. SW13 9AQ. a) Accounting Conventions The accounts (financial slatements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP}- Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing Iheir a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) issued on 16 Juty 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006. Th8 accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention wilh items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in Ihe relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts are presented in sterling which is the functk)nal currency of the ¢harity and rounded to the nearest £. The Castelnau Centre Project meets the definition of a public benelit entty under FRS 102. These accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 are prepared in ac¢ordance with FRS 102, Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. b) Funds structure Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which Ihe Trustees are free lo use for any purpose in furtherancé of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include dèsignated funds where the Trustees, at their discrètion, have created a fund for a specific purpose. c) Income All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the incorne, there is sufficient certainty or receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amoutlt of income can be measured reliably. d) Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure: il is probable Ihat settlemènt will be required and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. 2. DEBTORS The debtors are eslimated to be received within one year and comprise.. Trade re￿1Vable$ Other debtors Prepayments 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 202 14,001 2,234 3.270 2,235 26,967 13,054 3. CREDITORS The Creditors are payable within one year Trade payables Deferred income other payables Accruals 8,373 40,343 47.202 952 654 867 84,767 77,319 Page 11

1. DONATIONS INCOME 2024 202J R*sirfcted Funds Unrestiietsd Funds 2fj,812 1,819 1.598 3,911 T￿01 Funds 26,812 1,819 1.598 3,911 8254 Rostrlcted Unresirfctod Ful￿9 Funds 24,897 2,926 Total Funds 24,897 2,926 Holy Tiinity Chtsrch Sl Mary's Church Sl Paufs School Ha￿0dlan 0￿r donalions 7.889 3S,712 7.889 35.712 42.394 & GRANTS INCOME 2024 Restrfet4d UnrE8trid Fund8 Funds 46.433 42.752 202 Restricted Unr8strlctèd Funds Fund$ 44￿41 43.709 Total Fwnds 46,433 42.752 32.614 1072 122871 Total Funds 4,341 43.709 30.959 126 8ame6 FutMI RichrnJKI Parish Lands Charity National Lottery Commurllty Fund Other grants 32,614 30,959 1.072 128
2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES R•strfdèd Unrnstrlcled Funds Funds 36,881 5.101 3.740 2.966 2.024 Resmctsd Llnrestsicted Funds Funds 32.127 4.675 4.039 2.486 1.917 377 893 Total Funds 32.127 4.675 4.039 2.486 1.917 377 893 Funds 36.881 5.101 3,740 2,966 2,024 Youth SoNce Contract C(xnmunily Cafe Lritle Castle5 Exercise Classes Cclnrnunity Kids Club Othertharltable actiuitres inccrne 483 483

3. BUILDING INCOME 2024 Restriet•d UnMstrlGted Funds Funds 46.748 Total Funds R•strltted Unrestrlcted Funds Funds Total Funds Rent Incon Page 12

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (DIRECT COSTS) 024 Restrieted Unrèstrfdèd Funds Fund$ 5,086 6,129 491 2.471 2,024 746 2232 864 16 xi159 20 Re8trl¢￿d Unr¢$lrlct8d Fundg Funds 5.510 3,408 345 2,018 1,917 Total Funds 5,086 6,129 491 2.471 2.024 746 2,232 2,954 16 Totsl Fund8 5.510 3,408 345 2.018 1,917 Youth SeNce Contract Communty Cafe Llltle Casll&s Exerctse Classes Elders Community Kids Glub Communty Internet Adult A￿l￿1he6 Othei acti￿lIeS 2,082 1,900 1,348

5. BUILDING COSTS Restrl¢tsd Unrè$trf¢t Funds Fund$ 21,573 39,218 15.083 15,133 5,515 2,200 12.860 111582 Totsl Funds 21,573 40,218 15.083 16.133 5.515 2,200 11860 113 82 Rothctgd Unr•strlctad Fun£Js Funds 20,159 39,019 13,700 9,519 22,971 1,388 Total Funds 20.159 40,019 13,700 10,519 22,971 1.388 11.843 staft costs IBulldiro) Rent and rotes Clean Ut￿ll1e5, secL*IW. refuse. Ilft Repairs and maintenance Inwrance Otherprofessional faes 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 118 $99
6. OTHER CHARITABLE ACTMTIES COSTS Rèstricted Unre$trlcted Funds Funds 27.924 91,483 400 2,429 2,107 1.017 1,440 T<Jtal Funds 119,407 2,829 2,107 1.017 R&strl¢tèd UnYe81rlcted Funds Funds 27,237 79,656 2,539 2,059 Total Funds 106.893 2,539 2,059 Stalf wsts ICharil8blè actI￿ltIeS) Office cos15 Insur￿)¢¢ Professlonal fee3 HR Accowt8ncy Fees staff IrainiwJ and re¢ruhment Sundry expenses 1,440 600 3.526 1.440 300 4,805 131 605 374 118295 Page 13