REGISTEREO COMPANY NUMBER: 02910659 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1069483
R•port of th• Tru•tee8 and
Unaudlted Flnan¢lal Statoments
for th• Y•*r End•d 31 March 2024
for
DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
*ADIFUJWI•
2111212024
COMPANIES HOUSE
A29
#135
NRB
1st Floor Waterside House
Waterside Drive
Wigan
Lancashire
WN3 5AZ

DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Contentj of the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Pago
Relernnc• and Admlnlstratlve Detslls
Report of the Trustée6
Independent Examlnetrs Report
Statement of Financial Actlvftleg
Balan¢e Sheet
Not•$ to the Flnanelal St•t•mènts
7 to 11
D•t•il•d Stat•mont of Flnan¢lal Aellvltle8
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Reference and Administrative Details
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2024
Trugt•es
Mr M P Honor
Mr J Moodie
Mr D Rainford
Mr C Ready
Mr F B Walker
Ms J Sharratt
Mr L Hunt lappointad 10.1.24)
R•gl•ter•d offic•
Wigan Investment Contre
Waterside Drive
Wigan
Lancashir8
WN3 5BA
Registered company numb•r
02910659 (England and Wales)
Ro918tor•d charlty numb•r
1069483
Ind•p•ndont ex•mln•r
NRB
1st Floor Waterside House
Waterside Drive.......-_. ..
Wigan
Lancashire
WN3 5A2
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY UMITED
Report of the Tru#tees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also d1￿ctOrS of Ihe charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report wth
the finanaal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021
(effeclive 1 January 20191.
Objectlves and aetlvltles
ObJ•ctlves and alm¥
The Twslees are delighted to report Douglas Valley Communrty remains in a sound financial position and continues to
provide safe and affordable community space for local people across the Borough of Wigan and Lelgh.
Douglas Valley Community currenlly has a portfolio of 8 Community Centres recruiti'ng local voluntary community
groups lo ftjn these wherever possible, others are njn under direct DVC management. Douglas Valley Communty
providgs SUPPOrt for community groups which use these venues to ensure their success and sustainability.
Douglas Valley Communty offers support. expertise and advice to other assets acros$ the borough which have been
transferred lo communty groups through Wgan Council's Community Asset Transfer Programm8. Such assets indude
mmunity centr8s, chapels, b0￿ing greens. allotments and playing fields.
Our Prlorllle* 2023124
. Ongoing direct managément of 3 community ¢entres.
Ongoing Capital Funding Programmè investing in community a$$èts.
Update Capacty Building & Training Programme to support communty organisations in running and managing their
community buildings su¢ce$sfiJlly.
Continue to promote competitive room hire costs to ensure groups have access to affordable space to dellv8r
communty activities.
Ongoing worf( alongside partners to generate extemal income for eommunity cantres to encourago ffinonckgl
independence and $ustainabilty.
- Continue to prowde business planning expertise for Community Asset Transfer.
- Contsnue lo carry out Social Impa¢t Reviews each year to ensura community bulldings are well used and meetlng the
needs of the community.
Contsnue to carry out Annual Building Diagnostics lo ensure community buildings remain Compliant and fit for purpose.
- Continue to promote environmental awareness and improvements,
Douglas Valloy Trustees beli8ve ComrnunSty centres play a hugely important part In local comrnuni1185. offering spaco
and hosting a vast range of seNice8, public events and activities all contributing to community life.
Communlty A•••t Tran•l•r
DVC continu& to woth in partnership with w￿an Counul to Pfo¥id8 independent advice and expertise on the transfers
and with groups onc4 asset is handed over to ensuffj a smooth transition. In addition. DVC carry out Annual
Organisats'on DiagnostiG review5 to ensure new asset transfers are m6eling their business plan outcomes and to identify
ere they may need suppo
Our Wld•r Work
Douglas Valley Community continue lo work wth a wde range of local partners and stakeholders from the public,
private and voluntary $8ctors. ThroL¢gh thi$ partnership work. we provide a broad spgdrum of support seNices far
community organisations to help them more effecflvely govem and manage their own Community buildings.
The Tru$lees welcomed the addibon of Cllr Lawrence Hunt to the DVC Board in January.
The Chair and Truslees of Oouglas Valley Community see a continuing and expanding role for the organisation, and
would like to thank the $laff and volunteer9 for Iheir hard work ensuring tho great suc¢es$ achievecl over the past 12
months. The Chair and Trustees also thank partners Wigan Council and Wigan Metropolitan Development Company for
their ongoing support of the Charity.
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DOUGiA5 VALLEY GOMMUNrrY UMITED
R¢port ol th• Tru$ts•s
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
stvuclurn, govemancè and mana￿m￿At
Governlng docufflenl
The thatity Is a (*mpany limlled by guarnnlg¢. Th• Memordndurn and Al￿￿•$ of A5￿￿1?110n ar8 therafare its govemlng
docurnenL 11 Inuyporaled In March 1994. the Memufandum ond Arlldes tftder8 amended In Marth 199B and
February 2007.
are 8o¥en seNlng Tntstee& Th8 Charfty is activety looklng to appoint nvov tr￿189$.
New Irustees fecelve a general Irbduclion In tho orfyns. rol8 and stnJclures of tho charfty. as well a5 thelf ffjle and
fespon5foiliiies under tharity law and regulBlions. an(1 undef company law. Trainlng for individuals or groups ol In￿leeS
is gi¥en, as fequired. on rnore •Jelailed such as the slfuclyre and Inte￿￿lation ol the accounls and other
18thnl¢al issue&
The boarf ol Iruste8s has elecied a Chair. Vlr*Ch*r and Trna5urer. Th• 808rd 9merdlty mMIs Ilmes P•f year wilh
an elecled oifKers meeting In tho ￿lernate monlhs.
Appnwad by Qrder of Ihe board of Insl••s on.....
i.I,Iz l.zp.24...,..
and slgngdon b•hall by.
PAr F 8 Walker.. Tii*lee
P483

Independent Examinefs Report to the Trustses of
Douglas Valley Communlty Limlted
Independent examlnerfs report to the tru$tee$ of Doltglas Valley Community Limited {'the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
R8spon$ibilitie8 and basi$ of report
As the charitys trustees of the Company (and also its diredors for the purpose$ of ¢ompany18w) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordancè the requI￿rnents of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACYI.
Having satisfied myself that the a¢counts of the Company 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 charitys accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 Act,). In ¢arryin9 Out my examination I have followed the
Directions givgn by the Chanty Commission under Section 145151 (bl of the 2011 A￿.
Indepèndont •xamln•rfs stst•m•nt
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters hava come to my attention in conn8th.on v￿th the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting rècords wére not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or
the accounts do not accord wlth those records.. or
the accounts do not comply wth the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
quirement that the accounts give a true and lair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
Independent examination.. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with thé mèthods and principles of the Slatement of
Recommended Practic* for accounting and reporting by charitse$ {applicable to charitses preparing their
occounts in ac￿rdanC￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102)1.
I havè no concerns and havé come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to thich attention should
be dravm in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
erini
Colherine Rogers 8Sc FCA
NR8
191 Floor Waterside House
Waterside Drive
Wgan
Lancashire
N3 5AZ
Date..
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31.3.24
Total
fvnds
31.3.23
Total
funds
Unrestrtcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
40,475
40.475
30,000
Chafltable aclivities
General and Management
65,306
65.306
70,416
Investment income
Other Income
3,377
9.274
3.377
9.274
1.160
11.359
Total
118,432
118,432
112,935
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
General and Management
82.041
45.417
127,458
78,520
Other
44,183
44.183
46.852
Total
126,224
45,417
171.641
125.372
Not gains on Investrnenl8
135,000
135,000
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
127.208
{45,417)
81,791
112,4371
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tolal lunds brought forward
494,341
73,398
567,739
580.176
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
621,549
27.981
649,530
567,739
The notes fom part of these financial statements
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OOUGLAS VALLeY COMMUNITY UMITED
Bal•K• Sh•et
31 MARCH 2024
31.324
Tol41
31.3.23
Total
thjnds
Unrnslrlcted
fundi
Reglricted
funds
FIXED ASSETS
Tang￿1* assets
349.354
372,334 260.852
CURRENT ASSETS
6.771
271.232
6.771
276233
5.191
304.423
Cash at bank and In hand
S.￿)1
278.IJ03
S,(n1
283.004
309,614
CREDITORS
Arnwnts ￿llry thm th ong year
(5,808)
(5.808)
(2.727)
NEf CURfteNf A8seTS
272.195
5.001
277.196
306.887
TOTAL A8SeT8 LE83 CURREiif LIABILrnES
41.$49
27.981
649.530
S67,7J9
NET ASSErs
621Y9
27,981
649,530
567,739
FUNDS
Unrn5trfcted knds
621.549
27.981
494.341
73.398
TOTAL FUND8
649.030
867,739
Th• thaiil•bl• ¢>Jmpany l• th¥U•d lo •xwnpiknn lrnm •uthi undw S•cUon 4T1 ol lh• Carnp•nl••' Aol 2006 for th• y••r
ended 31 Math 2024.
The membws hA¥• nol rnwlred the ￿Mpo￿ to ab121Th an audtt of its fin￿￿* sL*th•rils'for the yaar ￿ed
31 IA4rth 2024 In •gxlonc4vAlh Seclkn 476 01 the Companlos A¢1 2¢JJ6.
Tha INstees •d(rth¥lodgo Ihelr rnsponsthllSties for
la)
$urtn9 that tho cofflpany kow acthunllng Ihal a>mply ￿ S•dbon• 386 and 387 01 lh•
Comwl85 Act 2006 and
pr•p•rtng flMncbAI sl•lafflffil• • tyu• and lalr th of lh• it•ts <1 aff•h of th• ch•riiabl• (thxpany
81 Ihe end ol eath fln￿d81 and of Its su￿lUS Of defidt for eath ffinan￿￿ yew In acc4rilanco wllh tho
r•qulrwnBnts ol S¢cllons 394 and 395 •nd T*thlch olherwlse compty the raqulr•ments ol tho Compenle5 At#
2006 relabffj ts finanrw 8tatamwts, so lar a& aPp￿C•ble lo Ihe charfjlabiè compwy.
(b)
Thu• Iln•ncW Bl4t•ffl¢nts hm b••n prwfed In acc•rd•nco wlh lh• prn¥tslon• wlicablo lo charftJbl• c¥)mp•rf
subjeci lo Ihe companl•s rnglm•.
"al slatwn•nts opprov•l ty lh• ¢1 TNsle•s aulhormd lor Issue on
Ind ¥&n￿on N8 b•hall by:
Mr F B iilalitef - Tr￿tea
Tha noies form part ol thesa fir￿n￿lI slateff*nlg
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Noles to the Financial Ststements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls ol preparing the financial ststements
The financial slalements of the charitable company. which Is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling and Repothng by Chanttes: Ststement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffects've 1 January 20191,. Financial
Report¢ng 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 histori￿1 cost convention, as
modified by th8 revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement ol Financial Acttvities once the charity has entillement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received an(i the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlturo
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructs've obligation committing the
charity to that éxpendilur8. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of Ihe obligalion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted lor on an accruals basi5 and
has been classified under headings Ihal aggregate all cost related to the category. 10th8r& costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have beèn allocated to activitses on a basis consistent with the use
of resources.
Tanglbl• fixod a•••ts
Depreciation ig provided at tho following annual ratos in order to write off 08ch asset ovef Its estimated u$eful
Freehold propety
Long leasehold
Plant and machinery
Fixturès and fittings
Computer equipment
not provided
4% on cost
10% on cost
10% on cost
33.3% on cost
Properties (induding Impr0￿M•￿t8 to propety) 8r8 included at valuation. All remaining asset$ are included at
cost.
FreehoKI property has not been depreciated on the basis that the depreciatson charge would ba Immaterial to the
financial statements and the freehold propety is r8valwJ on a regular basis.
T•xatlon
Tho charity15 exempt from corporatlon tax on Its charitable acllvlties.
Fund a¢countlng
Unrestn'cted funds can be used in accordonce with tho charitable objectives at the discretion ol the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for pa￿Cular r88tricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrlctlons
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for parb"Gular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial stalements.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.24
31.3.23
Deposit account interest
3,377
1,160
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Notes lo tho Flnanclal Statements - continu•d
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditural is stated after chargingl{uedib'ng)'.
31.3.24
31.3.23
Depre¢iation - owned a$sgts
23.518
21,933
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There V4Ere no trustees, remuneratlon or other benefits lor the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
Tru8teM' •xpen•••
Thar8 were no Iruslee8' expenses paid for th6 yèar onded 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly numbw of employees during the year was as follows..
31.3.24
31.3.23
Managed contres
Management
No employees received emoluments in excess ol £80,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
property
Freehold
propety
Long
leasehold
COST OR VALUATION
Al 1 April 2023
Revaluatlons
85.000
135,000
90.00)
174.097
Al 31 March 2024
220.000
90.000
174.097
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
50.400
3,600
54,273
17,408
At 31 March 2024
54,000
71.681
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 March 2024
220,CIJO
36,OCM)
102.416
At 31 Mar¢h 2023
85,QOO
39,600
119,824
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Nots• to the Flnanclal Statement8 - Contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - contlnu•d
FixtLtres
and
fittings
Planl and
ma'chinery
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 April 2023
Revaluations
27.934
65,191
4.253
446,475
135,000
At 31 March 2024
27,934
65,191
4,253
581,475
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
27,934
48,763
2,510
4.253
18S,623
23,518
At 31 March 2024
27,934
51,273
4,253
209.141
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
13,918
372,334
At 31 March 2023
16,428
260,852
Cost or valuation at 31 March 2024 is represented by..
Improvements
to
property
Freehold
property
Long
leasehold
Valuatson in 2024
Cost
135,000
85,000
90,000
174,097
220,000
90,000
174,097
Fixtures
and
fittings
Plant and
maGhin&ry
Computer
equipment
Totals
Valuation in 2024
Cost
135,000
448,475
27,934
65.191
4,253
27.934
65,191
4,253
581,475
Durin9 the year ended 31 March 2024 the freehold and leasehold properties We￿ revalued. The valuatson of the
assets was carried out in April 2023 by Wigan Borough Council at rna￿et value.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUÉ WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24
31.3.23
Trade debtors
8.771
5,191
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Notes to the Finan¢lal Statements - contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING.DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24
31.3.23
ruals and deferred income .
5.808
2,727
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
Al 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Core actiwltes
494,341
127,208
621,549
Rostrlct•d fund•
Increased funding for the centres
73,398
{45.417)
27,981
TOTAL FUNDS
567,739
81,791
649.530
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in fvnds
Unre$trlcted funds
Cora activities
118.432
{126,2241
135,000
127,208
Restrlctsd lund8
Increased funding for the centres
(45,417)
(45,417)
TOTAL FUNDS
118,432
1171,641)
135.000
81,791
Comp•ratlves for movemont In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrostrlcted fund•
Core activitses
499,110
(4,7691
494,341
R•8trlcted funds
Increased funding for the Centres
81,066
{7.e68)
73,398
TOTAL FUNDS
580.176
(12,4371
567,739
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resourLWS
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Unre9trf¢ted funds
Core activities
112,935
{117,7041
14.789)
Restrictsd funds
Incxeased fiJnding for thé centres
{7.668)
17,668>
TOTAL FUNDS
112,935
(125,372)
(12,437)
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Notes lo tho Flnanclal Stataments - ¢ontlnu¢d
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Theré no related party Iransactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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DOUGLAS VALLEY COMMUNITY LIMITED
Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
31.3.24
31.3.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donallon$ and legacies
Grants
40,475
30,000
Invesiment Incomo
Deposit account interest
3.377
1.160
Charltable a¢tiviti•8
Room hire
85,306
70,416
other Incomè
Misc. income {including café)
9.274
11,359
Totsl Incomlng r•sourc•a
118.432
112.935
EXPENDITURE
Ch•rltabl• a¢tlvltl••
Wages
Rates and water
Repairs and maintenance
Light and heat
Telephone
Other building costs
Sundries
9.011
10.852
16,600
9,070
3.039
1,450
1,425
9,208
3,263
16,435
9,005
2,424
1,991
3,115
51,447
45,441
Oth•r
Wages
Travelling
Camputer costs
41.242
152
2.789
41.580
199
5,093
44,183
46,852
Support ¢o•ts
Management
Telephon8
Postage and statr'onery
Sundries
Bad debts
Oepreciabon of tanglble and heritage assets
502
399
1,599
3,360
23,518
503
834
3,360
21,933
29,378
27,596
Govomance costs
Accountancy fees
Subscripb'ons & donations
1.713
44.920
1,808
3.675
46.633
5.483
Tolal resources expended
171.641
125,372
Net •xp•ndltur•
153,2091
112,437)
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