**AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE (A company limited by guarantee)**
**REGISTERED CHARITY No: 1064307 COMPANY No: 03265670**
**ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
|INDEX||
|---|---|
|Trustees' Report|1|
|Independent examiner's report|6|
|Statement of financial activities|7|
|Summary of incoming resources|8|
|Summary of outgoing resources|9|
|Balance sheet|10|
|Notes to the Accounts|11|
## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 October 2024**
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024. The trustees have adopted the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre is a company limited by guarantee and is a registered charity.
The Charity Commission registration number is 1064307 and the company registration number is 03265670.
Principal address and registered office:
Hanover House, Chard Street, Axminster. EX13 5DZ
Professional advisers:
Independent examiner:
Rosy Jeffery Ltd, The Loft, Unit 11, Hunthay Business Park, Axminster, Devon. EX13 5RJ
## **TRUSTEES AND GOVERNANCE**
The trustees in office during the year were:
Gillian Perrow : Chairperson + treasurer Simon Larkin : Trustee Sarah Shepley : Trustee Jayne Day : Trustee (resigned 29 October 2024)
All trustees are also directors of the Company.
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 (continued)**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The Trust is constituted as a company and the governing document is the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Officers of Axminster Health and Wellbeing Centre are elected from the trustees at each Annual General Meeting. This year the officers were:
Chair person –Gillian Perrow Treasurer – Gillian Perrow
## **Objectives and Activities**
## **Objects of the Trust**
The objects of the Trust are:
To promote to everyone the relief of sickness and the preservation of both physical and emotional good health through education, natural healing and complementary therapies.
## **Strategy**
To achieve these objectives, our current strategy is:
To promote the education and awareness of the public in the understanding, use and application of the aforesaid healing and therapies. In this way, the Centre fulfils its responsibility to offer insight and education to the public through its provision of talks and workshops and classes in a variety of subjects.
The Centre meets its requirements for service to the public, by supporting a wide range of complementary therapies and healing to those in the community who ask for something over and above that offered by the NHS, in an effort to restore their sense of well being. This service is open to all regardless of race, creed or financial position.
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 (continued)**
## **Achievements & Performance**
## **Achievements:**
Growth in Social media from previous report: **Facebook** from 957 to over 1K followers **Instagram** 416 followers to 525
Newsletter sent fortnightly including all classes and events schedule along with news of centre achievements, new teachers and therapists joining.
## **Events and Networking**
Regular updates from Ellie Barnes and VCSE community meetings. We were host to the VSCE community in November with 18 attendees.
Attended the Pippins Centre community a meeting with the Devon Mental Health Alliance. Meeting with Kay and Rachel Cox at the Pippins Centre, counselling/bursary was offered but not taken forward for those in need of drug related services.
Tom from South West Water visit to the centre to support anyone struggling with Water bills (Food Bank).
The manager has co-ordinated the Read Easy team to move to other premises after Sheila left the organisation. We are still able to provide FREE room hire to the coaches and have supported two readers and their students.
We provided free weekly room hire for one of the therapists to complete her case studies in Cranial Sacral therapy. These were 96 in total. The therapist came in weekly to help with the foodbank as a way of thanks.
## _**Building improvements:**_
We have successfully created a new area including shelving for the Food bank co-ordinator, Sheila and her team, and in doing so the Centre Manager, Paula has moved her office to the ground floor creating more hours on reception.
Replacement toilet downstairs – removal of old non-working electric heaters in both kitchen and toilet
## Replacement kitchen and redecoration
Fire officer visit – recommendations including updating the risk assessment and monthly fire alarm tests carried out and documented. Pat testing arranged and carried out in August. New Key safe fitted to allow easy access for therapists/class leaders entry out of hours.
## _**Wellbeing Services**_
41 clients have used the services in this period with 104 sessions in total. Fund raising – screwfix – Kitchen – unsuccessful this time. Albert Hunt trust funding application unsuccessful.
Funding awaiting decision include the Forrester Trust and the DWF Foundation.
## _**Classes and Events**_
Simon has now increased his Tai Chi classes on Mondays to two classes.
## **New classes include:**
Chair Yoga with Lucy Browne on Mondays with joint marketing she has started with two classes on a Monday in the region of 12 attendees.
Portia McMenemy Breathwork class leader – all classes mainly fully booked each fortnight.
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A fortnightly Men’s group, which is facilitated by Ian Mouland, and funded by the centre with donations if affordable. Started in November 2023 and a year later it has links to the Lyme Regis men’s group with numbers in the region of 13 attendees. These sessions are free to the students and we don’t charge room hire.
New meditation group with Jane Loukes.
Amanda Smith – Qi Gong workshop
Alex Green – an evening of voice coaching
## _**New Therapists/Therapies:**_
Emma Dawson – Nutritionist Anna Vahrman – Hypnotherapy Navanita Benson – Counselling Jane Loukes – Sound therapy Pooni Evans – Counselling Clare O’brien – Counselling Lexia Education – (weekly room hire) private tutoring for a young person with additional needs Becca Hughes – evening yoga sessions Andrea Williams – Spiritual talks and one to one sessions New enquiries: Nikki Geaves – Kinesiology, proposing to start January 2025
## _**Existing therapists**_
6x Counsellors Bowen therapist Kinesiologist 3x cranial sacral therapists 2x nutritionists 2x wellbeing coaches 1x reflexologist 1x shiatsu therapist 1x hypnotherapist 1x acupuncturist
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
**TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 (continued)**
## **Financial Review**
The result for the year is a net gain of £7,589.
## **Reserves and reserves policy**
The total reserves of the company are now £167,808 compared to £160,219 at the start of the year. Of these reserves, £65,408 relates to the company's freehold property and £23,218 is the balance sheet date value of the quoted investments. Those investments are retained to produce an income to assist in meeting the regular expenditure and maintain a modest balance at the bank.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Gillian Perrow, Chair
Date :
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 October 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in England and Wales.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commision. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
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.
Signed Adrian Harris FCCA Rosy Jeffery Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants
Date: 14/02/2025
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
|Incoming resources
(page 8)
Resources expended
(page 9)
Gains/(Losses) on Investments
Net incoming /(outgoing) resources
Funds brought forward 1 November 2023
Transfers between funds (note 6)
Funds carried forward 31 October 2024|**2024**
**2023**
**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
4,750
43,831
48,581
54,518
3,995
38,830
42,825
43,567
-
1,833
1,833
225
755
6,834
7,589
11,176
14,793
£
145,426
£
160,219
£
149,043
£
-
-
-
-
15,548
£
152,260
£
167,808
£
160,219
£|
|---|---|
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **SUMMARY OF INCOMING RESOURCES YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
|**Incoming resources**
Donations and gifts
Fundraising events
Grants
Room Rental
- therapists
- others
Sundry income
Canned Sunshine
WBSA client contributions
Mindfulness
**Investment income receipts**
Bank interest
Dividends
**Total incoming resources**|**2024**
**2023**
**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
2,826
2,826
6,230
-
-
-
83
-
10,528
10,528
11,528
-
9,225
9,225
8,045
-
17,374
17,374
17,966
-
816
816
670
4,750
-
4,750
6,223
-
1,940
1,940
2,946
-
-
-
**4,750**
**42,710**
**47,460**
**53,691**
-
521
521
254
-
600
600
573
**-**
**1,121**
**1,121**
**827**
**4,750**
**43,831**
**48,581**
**54,518**|
|---|---|
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **SUMMARY OF OUTGOING RESOURCES YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
|**Charitable activities**
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Light, heat and water
Rates
Centre events
Fam Wellbeing
Low cost wellbeing - WBSA
Hardship fund
Canned Sunshine (restricted)
**Fundraising and Publicity**
Advertising
Website
**Management and administration**
Office expenses
Payment fees
Telephone
Cleaning and sundry expenses
Accountancy & bookkeeping
Equipment depreciation
Staff training
Admin wages & associated costs
Travelling
**Total outgoing resources**|**2024**
**2023**
**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
2,355
2,355
1,682
-
669
669
650
-
3,034
3,034
2,292
-
202
202
202
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,210
4,210
6,925
-
-
-
-
3,995
-
3,995
3,879
**3,995**
**10,470**
**14,465**
**15,630**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
79
**-**
**-**
**-**
**79**
**-**
610
610
2,963
**-**
806
806
285
**-**
678
678
562
**-**
1,221
1,221
1,594
**-**
1,743
1,743
2,333
**-**
11
11
15
**-**
-
-
-
**-**
23,150
23,150
20,031
**-**
141
141
75
**-**
**28,360**
**28,360**
**27,858**
**3,995**
**38,830**
**42,825**
**43,567**|
|---|---|
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
2
Investments
3
**Current assets**
Debtors and prepayments
4
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due**
**within one year**
5
**Net current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Funds**
Unrestricted
6
Restricted
6|-
80,498
80,498
1,350|**2024**
**£**
65,442
23,218
79,148
167,808
167,808
152,260
15,548
167,808|-
74,598
74,598
1,217|**2023**
**£**
65,453
21,385
73,381
160,219
160,219
145,426
14,793
160,219|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsiblities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
…………………………..
G M Perrow, Chair
Approved by the Trustees on
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
## (a) Basis of Accounting
The financial statements of the charitable company 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
There have been no material departures from Financial Reporting Standard 102.
## (b) Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation to date. Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost over their effective useful lives using the straight line basis and the following annual rates:
Equipment
25% reducing balance
No depreciation has been charged on the freehold property, which is well maintained and all costs of repairs and improvements are charged as direct charitable expenditure when incurred.
## (c) Incoming resources
Income is the total amount received by the company in donations, charges for use of the facilities and income from fund raising events.
## (e) Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. It is considered that all the expenditure is directly for charitable purposes with the exception of the office finance costs and promotional expenses.
## **2. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Tangible Fixed Assets**
Cost
At 1 November 2023
Additions
At 31 October 2024
Depreciation
At 1 November 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2024
Net book value
At 31 October 2023
At 31 October 2024|**Freehold**
**Equipment**
**Property**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
7,711
65,408
73,119
-
-
-
7,711
65,408
73,119
7,666
-
7,666
11
-
11
7,677
-
7,677
45
65,408
65,453
34
65,408
65,442|
|---|---|
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## **AXMINSTER HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024**
## **3. Investments**
|Market value at 31 October 2024
COIF Fixed Interest Fund 8,834.63 units
COIF Investment Fund 398.01 units
COIF Investment fund 203.27 units
**ebtors**
Sundry debtors
Prepayments|**2024**
**2023**
£
£
11,113
10,483
8,013
7,216
4,092
3,685
23,218
£
21,385
£
**2024**
**2023**
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£|
|---|---|
## **4. Debtors**
## **5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
|Trade creditors
Other creditors|**2024**
**2023**
£
£
-
-
1,350
1217
1,350
£
1,217
£|
|---|---|
## **6. Funds analysis**
|**Restricted**
Hardship Fund
Wishing Well Fund
Canned Sunshine Fund
**Unrestricted**
General fund
Total funds|Balance
Transfer
Incoming
Outgoing
Balance
1.11.23 between funds
Resources
Resources
31.10.24
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
1,480
-
-
0
1,480
13,313
-
4,750
(3,995)
14,068
14,793
-
4,750
(3,995)
15,548
145,426
-
45,664
(38,830)
152,260
145,426
-
45,664
(38,830)
152,260
160,219
-
50,414
(42,825)
167,808|
|---|---|
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