Trustees Report (Including Directors Report) for year ending 31 March 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s (governing document), the Companies Act 2006 and “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)
Objectives and activities
Garston and District Community Council aim to provide:
A community centre offering social and recreational activities including lunches, art and craft classes, indoor bowling sessions, writing group, social groups and other activities requested by the local community. We also provide a community hub where voluntary and statutory organisations can hold both regular events and one off sessions as required .
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and Performance
During 2024/2025 Garston and District Community Council has continued to provide a range of social activities for the local community, with increasing numbers of people attending our lunch club and recreational activities. Liverpool City Council has continued to fund the charity with grants and other fundraising activities have taken place.
Financial review
The trustees have agreed that surplus funds should be used to create a small reserve to provide for the long term financial stability of the organisation. This fund is required to enable us to meet potential liabilities outside of producing an annual programme of work, e.g. maternity leave, long term sickness and loss of funding.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee not having share capital. The liability of the trustees is limited. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and covers the Companies Act 1985 and 1989.
The trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
R Lovering
D Walsh – Resigned 3/2/2025
D Hulme – Resigned 3/2/2025
M R Black
M Axworthy – Resigned 3/2/2025
C Humphreys – Resigned 3/2/2025
Derek Ho
Margaret Hewitt
Bernard McNulty
As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association at an AGM the members accept the retirement of those trustees who wish to retire or who are retiring by rotation, and elect persons to be trustees to fill the vacancies arising.
All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM advising them of retiring trustees and requesting nominations for the AGM.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of winding up.
The board and subcommittee meet every six weeks, and public meetings and forums can be held on a wide range of subjects on the request of members.
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has provided grant aid to the charity. This provides an essential contribution to the charity achieving its charitable aims and objectives.
The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees
25 November 2025
M R Black
Trustee
Date ----25 November 2025-------
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Chairman’s Report
The charity has continued to build on it’s existing customer base and activities in the face of gradually increasing costs and fluctuating income. The charity would like to thank Liverpool City Council for their support and grant during the year which has helped to meet financial challenges.
The Grant towards the expenses of one part time staff member and part costs of running the Reading Rooms which was approved for the 2022/23 year has continued. This continues to provide £8,000 which means we must continue to try and raise funds by special events and applying to funding bodies which at present is quite difficult. Since the year end the Centre has continued to see an increase in activity and the trustees remain positive about the future.
I would personally like to thank Sue and all of the volunteers for their continued hard work at the Reading Room running a varied programme of activities during the year.
Thanks also to the Board of Trustees for their continued support over the last 12 months.
Roy Lovering
Chairman
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Our Ref: SMU/KCA/G11304 Document ID: 4261278
The Trustees Garston And District Community Council Reading Room Acivities Centre 2 Wellington Street Liverpool Merseyside L19 2LX
24 November 2025
Dear Trustees
Garston and District Community Council
Please find enclosed the unaudited Financial Statements for the Charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The accounts have been prepared from the book and records made available to us.
Trustees Report
The Trustees Report is shown on Pages 1 & 2 and has been reviewed for disclosure to that it is accordance with the figures produced and all matters would appear to be in order.
The Statement of Financial Activities is shown on Page 5 and is supported by the various Notes.
The total restricted funds received for the year were £36,047 and expenditure in the year was £36,047, leaving a balance on restricted funds of £nil.
Unrestricted funds showed income of £21,836 with expenses of £31,235, resulting in a net deficit of £9,399. The fund reserves to be carried forward now stand at £56,199.
Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet is a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Charity as at the end of March 2025 and compares the position at the end of March 2024. This is shown on Page 6 and again is supported by the various Notes.
The main asset of the Charity is the cash at bank of £19,805, with liabilities totalling £7,231 as set out in Note 13.
Would you please arrange for the accounts to be reviewed and signed as appropriate on the Trustees Report and the Balance Sheet.
Please return the signed accounts to me as soon as possible and I will arrange for our Certificate to be issued and provide copies for yourself. We will also submit the accounts to Companies House.
Should you have any queries regarding any of the figures or wish to discuss them further then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Finally, please find enclosed our fee note for your kind attention in due course, which I trust you will find in order, as our total time exceeded £1,200.
Kind regards
Yours sincerely,
Sean
S. Murphy
Partner
E-Mail: sean.murphy@mitchellcharlesworth.co.uk
Charity registration number 1076031 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 03709263
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | R Lovering |
|---|---|
| M R Black | |
| D Ho | |
| M Hewitt | |
| B McNulty | |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 1076031 |
| Company number | 03709263 |
| Registered office | Reading Room Acivities Centre |
| 2 Wellington Street | |
| Liverpool | |
| Merseyside | |
| L19 2LX | |
| Independent examiner | Mitchell Charlesworth |
| Suites C,D,E, & F | |
| 14th Floor The Plaza | |
| 100 Old Hall Street | |
| Liverpool | |
| L3 9QJ |
(Appointed 30 May 2025) (Appointed 3 February 2025) (Appointed 3 February 2025)
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 14 |
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".
Objectives and activities
Garston and District Community Council aim to provide:
A community centre offering social and recreational activities including lunches, art and craft classes, indoor bowling sessions, writing group, social groups and other activities requested by the local community. We also provide a community hub where voluntary and statutory organisations can hold both regular events and one off sessions as required .
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During 2024/2025 Garston and District Community Council has continued to provide a range of social activities for the local community, with increasing numbers of people attending our lunch club and recreational activities. Liverpool City Council has continued to fund the charity with grants and other fundraising activities have taken place.
Financial review
The trustees have agreed that surplus funds should be used to create a small reserve to provide for the long term financial stability of the organisation. This fund is required to enable us to meet potential liabilities outside of producing an annual programme of work, e.g. maternity leave, long term sickness, and loss of funding.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of the trustees is limited. It is goverened by its Menorandum and Articles of Association and covers the Companies Act 1985 and 1989.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
R Lovering D Walsh (Resigned 3 February 2025) D Hulme (Resigned 3 February 2025) M R Black M Axworthy (Resigned 3 February 2025) C Humphreys (Deceased 1 June 2024) D Ho (Appointed 30 May 2025) M Hewitt (Appointed 3 February 2025) B McNulty (Appointed 3 February 2025)
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association at an AGM the members accept the retirement of those trustees who wish to retire or who are retiring by rotation, and elect persons to be trustees to fill the vacancies arising.
All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM advising them of retiring trustees and requesting nominations for the AGM.
Any other power to appoint and terminate membership is in compliance with the Memorandum & Articles.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Organisational structure
The board and sub-committee meet every six weeks, and public meetings and forums have been held on a wide range of subjects on the request of members.
Relationship with related parties
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has provided grant aid to the charity. This provides an essential contribution to the charity achieving its charitable aims and objectives.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. .............................. “% M R Black
Trustee
Date: ............................................. 27/11/2025
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors of Garston And District Community Council for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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 irregularities.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Garston And District Community Council (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Mitchell Charlesworth
Suites C,D,E, & F 14th Floor The Plaza 100 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9QJ 24/11/25 Date: ............................
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 1,080 - Charitable activities 4 19,701 36,047 Other trading activities 5 1,055 - Total income 21,836 36,047 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 31,235 36,047 Total expenditure 31,235 36,047 Net expenditure and movement in funds (9,399) - Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 65,598 - Fund balances at 31 March 2025 56,199 - |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 1,080 60 - 55,748 18,084 29,762 1,055 58 - 57,883 18,202 29,762 67,282 20,579 30,562 67,282 20,579 30,562 (9,399) (2,377) (800) 65,598 67,975 800 56,199 65,598 - |
Total 2024 £ 60 47,846 58 47,964 51,141 51,141 (3,177) 68,775 65,598 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 43,625 | 45,874 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 19,805 | 24,890 | |||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one | |||||
| year | 12 | (7,231) | (5,166) | ||
| Net current assets | 12,574 | 19,724 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 56,199 | 65,598 | |||
| Income funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 56,199 | 65,598 | |||
| 56,199 | 65,598 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... 27/11/2025
.............................. M R Black Trustee
Company registration number 03709263
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Garston And District Community Council is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Reading Room Acivities Centre, 2 Wellington Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 2LX.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 2% Straight line method Fixtures and fittings 10% reducing balance method
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 1,080 | 60 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Charitable Income Sale of goods 16,783 - Services provided under contract - 27,784 Sales of services by beneficiaries 1,268 - Performance related grants - 8,263 Other income 1,650 - 19,701 36,047 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 16,783 17,711 - 27,784 - 21,262 1,268 373 - 8,263 - 8,500 1,650 - - 55,748 18,084 29,762 |
Total 2024 £ 17,711 21,262 373 8,500 - |
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| 47,846 |
5 Income from other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other income | 1,055 | 58 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | |
|---|---|---|
| expenditure | expenditure | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Staff costs | 15,386 | 13,399 |
| Holiday Club | 27,786 | 21,264 |
| Light and Heat | 500 | 500 |
| Jubilee | 800 | 800 |
| 44,472 | 35,963 | |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | ||
| Support | 17,561 | 11,333 |
| Governance | 5,249 | 3,845 |
| 67,282 | 51,141 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 31,235 | 20,579 |
| Restricted funds | 36,047 | 30,562 |
| 67,282 | 51,141 |
£31,235 (2024: £20,579 ) of the above expenditure was attributable to unrestricted funds and £36,047 (2024: £30,562 ) to restricted funds.
7 Support costs allocated to activities
| Rent and rates Light, heat and power Insurance Repairs and maintenance Telephone and fax Other costs Professional fees Governance costs Analysed between: Charitable expenditure |
2025 £ 2,348 10,735 2,502 - 99 1,877 - 5,249 22,810 22,810 |
2024 £ 1,063 5,689 1,881 89 622 1,976 13 3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| 15,178 | ||
| 15,178 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 15,386 | 13,399 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 April 2024 87,250 11,415 At 31 March 2025 87,250 11,415 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2024 41,880 10,911 Depreciation charged in the year 1,745 504 At 31 March 2025 43,625 11,415 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 43,625 - At 31 March 2024 45,370 504 |
Total £ 98,665 |
|---|---|
| 98,665 | |
| 52,791 2,249 |
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| 55,040 | |
| 43,625 | |
| 45,874 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 2,331 4,900 7,231 |
2024 £ 3,266 1,900 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,166 |
13 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 April 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Liverpool City Council | - | 8,263 | (8,263) | - |
| Holiday Club | - | 27,784 | (27,784) | - |
| - | 36,047 | (36,047) | - | |
| Previous year: | At 1 April 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| resources | expended | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Liverpool City Council | 800 | 8,500 | (9,300) | - |
| Holiday Club | - | 21,262 | (21,262) | - |
| 800 | 29,762 | (30,562) | - |
14 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At | 1 | April 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At | 31 March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | 2025 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| General funds | 65,598 | 21,836 | (31,235) | 56,199 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 14 | Unrestricted funds | (Continued) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous year: | At 1 April 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
| resources | expended | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 67,975 | 18,202 | (20,579) | 65,598 | |
| 15 | Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||
| Unrestricted | |||||
| funds | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| £ | |||||
| At 31 March 2025: | |||||
| Tangible assets | 43,625 | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 12,574 | ||||
| 56,199 | |||||
| Unrestricted | |||||
| funds | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | |||||
| At 31 March 2024: | |||||
| Tangible assets | 45,874 | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 19,724 | ||||
| 65,598 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
17 Analysis of changes in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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Our Ref: SMU/KCA/G11304 Document ID: 4261278
The Trustees Garston And District Community Council Reading Room Acivities Centre 2 Wellington Street Liverpool Merseyside L19 2LX
24 November 2025
Dear Trustees
Garston and District Community Council
Please find enclosed the unaudited Financial Statements for the Charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The accounts have been prepared from the book and records made available to us.
Trustees Report
The Trustees Report is shown on Pages 1 & 2 and has been reviewed for disclosure to that it is accordance with the figures produced and all matters would appear to be in order.
The Statement of Financial Activities is shown on Page 5 and is supported by the various Notes.
The total restricted funds received for the year were £36,047 and expenditure in the year was £36,047, leaving a balance on restricted funds of £nil.
Unrestricted funds showed income of £21,836 with expenses of £31,235, resulting in a net deficit of £9,399. The fund reserves to be carried forward now stand at £56,199.
Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet is a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Charity as at the end of March 2025 and compares the position at the end of March 2024. This is shown on Page 6 and again is supported by the various Notes.
The main asset of the Charity is the cash at bank of £19,805, with liabilities totalling £7,231 as set out in Note 13.
Would you please arrange for the accounts to be reviewed and signed as appropriate on the Trustees Report and the Balance Sheet.
Please return the signed accounts to me as soon as possible and I will arrange for our Certificate to be issued and provide copies for yourself. We will also submit the accounts to Companies House.
Should you have any queries regarding any of the figures or wish to discuss them further then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Finally, please find enclosed our fee note for your kind attention in due course, which I trust you will find in order, as our total time exceeded £1,200.
Kind regards
Yours sincerely,
Sean
S. Murphy
Partner
E-Mail: sean.murphy@mitchellcharlesworth.co.uk
Charity registration number 1076031 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 03709263
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | R Lovering |
|---|---|
| M R Black | |
| D Ho | |
| M Hewitt | |
| B McNulty | |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 1076031 |
| Company number | 03709263 |
| Registered office | Reading Room Acivities Centre |
| 2 Wellington Street | |
| Liverpool | |
| Merseyside | |
| L19 2LX | |
| Independent examiner | Mitchell Charlesworth |
| Suites C,D,E, & F | |
| 14th Floor The Plaza | |
| 100 Old Hall Street | |
| Liverpool | |
| L3 9QJ |
(Appointed 30 May 2025) (Appointed 3 February 2025) (Appointed 3 February 2025)
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 14 |
GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".
Objectives and activities
Garston and District Community Council aim to provide:
A community centre offering social and recreational activities including lunches, art and craft classes, indoor bowling sessions, writing group, social groups and other activities requested by the local community. We also provide a community hub where voluntary and statutory organisations can hold both regular events and one off sessions as required .
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During 2024/2025 Garston and District Community Council has continued to provide a range of social activities for the local community, with increasing numbers of people attending our lunch club and recreational activities. Liverpool City Council has continued to fund the charity with grants and other fundraising activities have taken place.
Financial review
The trustees have agreed that surplus funds should be used to create a small reserve to provide for the long term financial stability of the organisation. This fund is required to enable us to meet potential liabilities outside of producing an annual programme of work, e.g. maternity leave, long term sickness, and loss of funding.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The liability of the trustees is limited. It is goverened by its Menorandum and Articles of Association and covers the Companies Act 1985 and 1989.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
R Lovering D Walsh (Resigned 3 February 2025) D Hulme (Resigned 3 February 2025) M R Black M Axworthy (Resigned 3 February 2025) C Humphreys (Deceased 1 June 2024) D Ho (Appointed 30 May 2025) M Hewitt (Appointed 3 February 2025) B McNulty (Appointed 3 February 2025)
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association at an AGM the members accept the retirement of those trustees who wish to retire or who are retiring by rotation, and elect persons to be trustees to fill the vacancies arising.
All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM advising them of retiring trustees and requesting nominations for the AGM.
Any other power to appoint and terminate membership is in compliance with the Memorandum & Articles.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Organisational structure
The board and sub-committee meet every six weeks, and public meetings and forums have been held on a wide range of subjects on the request of members.
Relationship with related parties
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council has provided grant aid to the charity. This provides an essential contribution to the charity achieving its charitable aims and objectives.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. .............................. “% M R Black
Trustee
Date: ............................................. 27/11/2025
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors of Garston And District Community Council for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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 irregularities.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Garston And District Community Council (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Mitchell Charlesworth
Suites C,D,E, & F 14th Floor The Plaza 100 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9QJ 24/11/25 Date: ............................
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 1,080 - Charitable activities 4 19,701 36,047 Other trading activities 5 1,055 - Total income 21,836 36,047 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 31,235 36,047 Total expenditure 31,235 36,047 Net expenditure and movement in funds (9,399) - Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 65,598 - Fund balances at 31 March 2025 56,199 - |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 1,080 60 - 55,748 18,084 29,762 1,055 58 - 57,883 18,202 29,762 67,282 20,579 30,562 67,282 20,579 30,562 (9,399) (2,377) (800) 65,598 67,975 800 56,199 65,598 - |
Total 2024 £ 60 47,846 58 47,964 51,141 51,141 (3,177) 68,775 65,598 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 43,625 | 45,874 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 19,805 | 24,890 | |||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one | |||||
| year | 12 | (7,231) | (5,166) | ||
| Net current assets | 12,574 | 19,724 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 56,199 | 65,598 | |||
| Income funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 56,199 | 65,598 | |||
| 56,199 | 65,598 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... 27/11/2025
.............................. M R Black Trustee
Company registration number 03709263
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Garston And District Community Council is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Reading Room Acivities Centre, 2 Wellington Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 2LX.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 2% Straight line method Fixtures and fittings 10% reducing balance method
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 1,080 | 60 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Charitable Income Sale of goods 16,783 - Services provided under contract - 27,784 Sales of services by beneficiaries 1,268 - Performance related grants - 8,263 Other income 1,650 - 19,701 36,047 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 16,783 17,711 - 27,784 - 21,262 1,268 373 - 8,263 - 8,500 1,650 - - 55,748 18,084 29,762 |
Total 2024 £ 17,711 21,262 373 8,500 - |
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| 47,846 |
5 Income from other trading activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other income | 1,055 | 58 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | |
|---|---|---|
| expenditure | expenditure | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Staff costs | 15,386 | 13,399 |
| Holiday Club | 27,786 | 21,264 |
| Light and Heat | 500 | 500 |
| Jubilee | 800 | 800 |
| 44,472 | 35,963 | |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | ||
| Support | 17,561 | 11,333 |
| Governance | 5,249 | 3,845 |
| 67,282 | 51,141 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 31,235 | 20,579 |
| Restricted funds | 36,047 | 30,562 |
| 67,282 | 51,141 |
£31,235 (2024: £20,579 ) of the above expenditure was attributable to unrestricted funds and £36,047 (2024: £30,562 ) to restricted funds.
7 Support costs allocated to activities
| Rent and rates Light, heat and power Insurance Repairs and maintenance Telephone and fax Other costs Professional fees Governance costs Analysed between: Charitable expenditure |
2025 £ 2,348 10,735 2,502 - 99 1,877 - 5,249 22,810 22,810 |
2024 £ 1,063 5,689 1,881 89 622 1,976 13 3,845 |
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| 15,178 | ||
| 15,178 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 15,386 | 13,399 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 April 2024 87,250 11,415 At 31 March 2025 87,250 11,415 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2024 41,880 10,911 Depreciation charged in the year 1,745 504 At 31 March 2025 43,625 11,415 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 43,625 - At 31 March 2024 45,370 504 |
Total £ 98,665 |
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| 98,665 | |
| 52,791 2,249 |
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| 55,040 | |
| 43,625 | |
| 45,874 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 2,331 4,900 7,231 |
2024 £ 3,266 1,900 |
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| 5,166 |
13 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 April 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
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| resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Liverpool City Council | - | 8,263 | (8,263) | - |
| Holiday Club | - | 27,784 | (27,784) | - |
| - | 36,047 | (36,047) | - | |
| Previous year: | At 1 April 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| resources | expended | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Liverpool City Council | 800 | 8,500 | (9,300) | - |
| Holiday Club | - | 21,262 | (21,262) | - |
| 800 | 29,762 | (30,562) | - |
14 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At | 1 | April 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At | 31 March | |
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| resources | expended | 2025 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| General funds | 65,598 | 21,836 | (31,235) | 56,199 |
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GARSTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 14 | Unrestricted funds | (Continued) | |||
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| Previous year: | At 1 April 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
| resources | expended | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 67,975 | 18,202 | (20,579) | 65,598 | |
| 15 | Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||
| Unrestricted | |||||
| funds | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| £ | |||||
| At 31 March 2025: | |||||
| Tangible assets | 43,625 | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 12,574 | ||||
| 56,199 | |||||
| Unrestricted | |||||
| funds | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | |||||
| At 31 March 2024: | |||||
| Tangible assets | 45,874 | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 19,724 | ||||
| 65,598 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
17 Analysis of changes in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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