**WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
**Registered Charity Number: 1070535**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page Number**|
|---|---|
|Independent Examiner's Report|1|
|Trustees' Annual Report|2 - 4|
|Statement of Financial Activities|5|
|Balance Sheet|6|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|7 - 10|
**1**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 2 to 10.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners**
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; and you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) as amended by S28 of the Charities Act 2006 do not apply and that an independent examination is required. It is our responsibility to examine the accounts and to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43 (7) (b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
- (1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements
- to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
- to prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act, or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lyons & Co Chartered Accountants
23 Yarm Road Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3NJ
## **08 February 2023**
**2**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **Annual Report**
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.
## **Administrative Details, Trustees and Advisors**
|Charity name:|Wingate and Station Town Family Centre||
|---|---|---|
|Charity number:|1070535||
|Address:|Partridge Terrace||
||Wingate||
||County Durham||
||TS28 5BD||
|Charity's Trustees:|Lena Devine Deceased 11/11/21||
||John Errington|Chairperson|
||Alison Nutter|Treasurer|
||Pauline Dixon|Vice Chairperson|
||Sandra Devine||
||Margaret Ivey Resigned 13/12/21||
||Linda Swallow|Secretary|
||Lesley Welch||
|Independent Examiners:|Lyons & Co Ltd||
||Chartered Accountants||
||23 Yarm Road||
||Stockton on Tees||
||TS18 3NJ||
|Bank:|Unity Trust Bank||
||Four Brindley Place||
||Birmingham||
||B1 2HB||
**3**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Wingate and Station Town Family Centre is a Registered Charity governed by its constitution and is an unincorporated association. The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees (Management Committee) made up of local residents, head teacher of Wingate Nursery, up to two elected members from the local councils and up to five additional representatives from organisations and agencies relevant to the Family Centre's needs.
At each Annual General Meeting we seek to appoint potential trustees who are interested in the Family Centre and in particular, people with skills and knowledge that will benefit us. The Chairperson must be a local resident and is elected at the AGM. Any unfilled vacancies may be filled by agreement of the committee during the year.
## **Risk Statement**
The trustees are aware of their responsibilities to ensure that major risks to which the charity is exposed are identified, reviewed, and systems or procedures have been established to manage these risks.
## **Objectives and Activities**
The objectives of the charity are:
"To provide facilities for all families within the villages of Station Town, Hutton Henry and Wingate and the surrounding villages for the education, relief of poverty, recreation and other leisure time occupation and the promotion of good standards of child care amongst parents and carers with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said families."
The centre aims to work in partnership with local families to identify their needs and provide effective resources to fulfil those needs within the community.
Learning is at the heart of all activities in the family centre. We aim to provide a high quality learning experience for individuals and groups with a wide range of knowledge and skills, many returning to learning to improve their employability. Parents can also visit the centre simply to enjoy the social contact and benefit from informal activities to support a healthy lifestyle.
Now as a part of Wingate Children's Centre, the Family Centre has a valuable role to play supporting the learning that takes place in other areas of the building.
**4**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **Achievements And Performance During The Year**
Family activies have been delivered wherever possible throughout the year, engaging and supporting disadvantaged local families. Sessions have been well attended and provided opportunities to identify relevant issues and pathways to access additional services. Consultation has led to the implementation of additional courses providing development and progression activities to support families into employment and training.
Wingate Community Play Rangers sessions have continued in the Welfare Park, green spaces through the village and in Gully House. Children have been encouraged to engage in physically active play, team games and individual challenges.
The year has been challenging for all of us, across all sectors, but particulary for small charities. Fortunately we have had the continuing support of our funders who have made every effort to accommodate the changes we have had to make to our activities due Covid-19. All staff were furloughed over the summer.
We have been fortunate to retain the support of local families who await the full restoration of activities. We will continue to monitor and comply with all government guidance and hope to return to full capacity as soon as restrictions allow.
## **Financial Review**
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a decrease in income and costs during the year. Overall there was a surplus of expenditure over income of £15,000 which are added to the reserves brought forward.
At the year end there were reserves of £131,221 which are mainly represented by the building and bank balances.
## **Reserves Policy**
The trustees consider that adequate cash reserves are needed to ensure that staff costs and overheads are covered for a period of at least six months. If this was not the case it would be very difficult to attract and retain the high quality staff that are required to carry out the objectives of the charity. A significant proportion of the overall reserves are in respect of the property valuation and are therefore not usable in cash terms but form a working base for the Family Centre.
Overall the trustees are satisfied with the financial performance during the year.
**Linda Swallow Secretary**
**08 February 2023**
**5**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**Income and Expenditure**
**Notes**
**Incoming Resources**
Charitable Activities
2
Durham County Council covid grants
Hmrc furlough grants
**Total Incoming Resources**
**Resources Expended**
Charitable Activities
3
Governance Costs
4
**Total Resources Expended**
**Net Movement in Funds**
**Balance Brought Forward At**
**1 April 2021**
**Balance Carried Forward At**
**31 March 2022**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1,415
-
-
1,415
-
-
-
1,415
55,257
56,672|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
49,303
11,000
-
60,303
45,778
940
46,718
13,585
60,964
74,549|**Total Funds**
**2022**
**£**
50,718
11,000
-
61,718
45,778
940
46,718
15,000
116,221
131,221|**Total Funds**
**2021**
**£**
35,133
13,268
13,652
62,053
39,529
1,210
40,739
21,314
94,907
116,221|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these Financial Statements.
**6**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **AT 31 MARCH 2022**
|**Notes**
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible fixed assets
5
**Current Assets**
Paye debtor
Cash and bank
**Creditors: Amounts falling due**
**within one year**
Receipts in advance
Accruals
**Net Current Assets**
**Net Assets**
**Funds**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total Funds**|
**£**
**£**
65,000
1,469
66,942
68,411
-
(2,190)
(2,190)
66,221
131,221
56,672
74,549
131,221
**2022**|**£**
**£**
65,000
818
63,816
64,634
(12,163)
(1,250)
(13,413)
51,221
116,221
55,257
60,964
116,221
**2021**|
|---|---|---|
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 8 February 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
John Errington - Chairperson Alison Nutter - Treasurer
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these Financial Statements.
**7**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **1 Accounting Policies**
## **Basis of accounting**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards under the historical cost accounting rules, and in accordance with the charities SORP- 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.'
## **Depreciation**
Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated to write off their cost over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Fixtures and Fittings 25% Straight Line Freehold property Nil
No provision is made for depreciation of freehold property as the Trustees review its carrying value annually and any impairment is written off to the Statement of Financial Activities in that year.
## **Income**
Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be reliably measured.
## **Expenditure**
Costs are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
**8**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **2 Charitable Activities - Income**
|The Centre was supported during the year by grants from:
Durham County Council
- Cree
- Project Income
- Fun and food
East Durham Community
Children In Need - Play Rangers
Three villages project
Main grants|**2022**
**£**
8,000
12,163
2,144
1,415
24,996
2,000
-
50,718|**2021**
**£**
3,969
2,390
-
2,000
16,240
-
10,534
35,133|
|---|---|---|
**9**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**3**
**Charitable Activities - Costs**
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
Men and Women's cree
Travelling
Bank charges
Water rates
Heat and light
Insurances
Human resources
Repairs and renewals
Postage and stationery
Telephone
Computer software
Project costs
Playscheme and workshop expenses
Subscriptions and publications|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
27,932
304
3,817
524
69
152
586
1,365
1,021
637
1,776
949
898
5,277
375
96
45,778|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
26,180
241
401
221
67
190
407
1,362
1,402
954
1,616
690
818
4,834
50
96
39,529|
|---|---|---|
Many of the projects provide funding for core costs including wages and salaries which are not sub-analysed.
|**4**|**Governance Costs**|**Restricted**
**Restricted**|
|---|---|---|
||Accountancy|**Funds**
**Funds**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
940
1,210|
**10**
## **WINGATE AND STATION TOWN FAMILY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**5**
**Tangible Fixed Assets**
**Cost**
At 1 April 2021
At 31 March 2022
**Accumulated Depreciation**
At 1 April 2021
At 31 March 2022
**Net Book Value**
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021|**Freehold**
**Property**
**£**
65,000
65,000
-
-
65,000
65,000|**Fixtures**
**and**
**Fittings**
**£**
4,283
4,283
4,283
4,283
-
-|**Total**
**£**
69,283
69,283
4,283
4,283
65,000
65,000|
|---|---|---|---|
The carrying value of freehold property is considered by the trustees at the end of each year. Any permanent reduction in value is written off in the statement of financial activities. Previous provisions of £88,636 had been made to reduce the original cost of the property to open market value.
The land is owned by a leasehold interest.
A revaluation was not carried out during the year, but the trustees consider the carrying value of £65,000 to be fair.
|**6**
**Staff Costs**
Average Number of Employees
During the Year|**2022**
4|**2021**
3|
|---|---|---|