THE CENTRE OF PENDEEN
CHAIR AND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2025
The Management Committee
The Chair of the Centre’s Management Committee for the year has been Mary Cock, and we thank her for her integral support over the past year.
The Committee has consisted of Trustees: Mary Williams, Kitty Neil, Kira Cass, Monica Gillespie, Aulaniah French, and Matthew Watts.
Charlotte Watts has served as Treasurer in a salaried role.
Volunteer Committee Members include: Barry Clemens (Snooker Club Representative), Kimberley Slaney (Secretary), Sandra Coak (Sustainable Pendeen Organiser), and Robert Chadder (Mayor of St Just).
Introduction
Firstly, we would like to mention our sad loss of Jane Haslam both a dedicated volunteer and the glue that held us all together, we have included a few words at the end of this about her, please take the time to read them.
2025 has been a very busy and productive year for the Centre, which continues to thrive as a vibrant Community and Digital Hub. Significant progress has been made through a range of successful funding bids, enabling improvements to the building and its facilities, as well as expanding the number of free activities available to the community.
As always, our volunteers have worked tirelessly to support the Centre’s day-to-day operations and fundraising events. St Just Men’s Shed has continued to generously assist with general building maintenance where possible.
Although Plymouth University’s Digital Together project has now concluded, we were pleased to secure funding for two VR headsets through the ICONIC Programme. In addition, both the pool and snooker tables have been re-clothed, with valuable financial contributions from club members.
We have continued to offer digital support to the local community wherever possible, despite not having an official Digital Champion this year. The Centre remains a warm and welcoming hub, providing a wide range of opportunities—from organised events and external agency visits to simply offering a friendly space for conversation over a cup of tea.
Events and Activities
The Monday afternoon drop-in sessions have continued to be a great success, welcoming a diverse range of individuals each week.
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Our wellbeing walks have gone from strength to strength and are now operating independently. We are delighted to see this inclusive and welcoming group continue to grow.
Looking ahead, we hope to establish a photography group using equipment acquired through the Plymouth University project.
Grants and Support
The Centre generates income through its activities, including sales of bric-a-brac and books, donations, and hall hire. These funds contribute towards the upkeep of the building, its infrastructure, utilities, and other running costs.
In 2025, our main funders have been:
Volunteer Cornwall, supporting free events, activities, and some operational and maintenance costs
Cornwall Community Foundation, funding the playgroup, which is now officially part of the Centre’s activities
Plymouth University, providing funding for VR headsets and associated training
We are pleased to formally welcome the playgroup into the Centre’s programme of activities.
Interagency Support and Liaison
The Centre remains an integral part of Volunteer Cornwall’s Community Hub network. We continue to work closely with Bosavern Farm, sharing information and supporting each other’s initiatives.
This year, we have also developed a new partnership with The Children’s Ark, enabling us to share resources and provide mutual support where needed.
We have maintained strong working relationships with organisations including the Workers’ Education Association, St Just Town Council, Cornwall Council, Plymouth University, and St Just Men’s Shed.
We are also strengthening our links with local Social Prescribers to ensure more people are aware of the activities and support available at the Centre. Additionally, we have created a new networking page on our website to highlight the organisations that fund and support our work.
Our use of social media continues to expand, helping us to reach a wider audience and promote our activities more effectively.
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Community Involvement ~~—~~
The Centre of Pendeen is proud to be the home of Pendeen WI, who are making increasing use of the hall and meeting spaces while developing their activities here.
The wide range of hall bookings reflects the diversity of our community, including art sessions, yoga classes, stay-and-play groups for babies and toddlers, and line dancing.
The Snooker Club
The Snooker Club remains a vital and thriving part of the Centre. Open daily from 9:30 to 21:30, it continues to grow in popularity.
Twice-yearly competitions, organised by Snooker Representative Barry Clemens, have helped to boost membership and engagement. The club provides an important space for recreation, social connection, and friendly competition.
Our sincere thanks go to Barry Clemens and his team for their continued dedication and success.
Investment in Our Future
The Centre is largely run by volunteers, including both workers and trustees, and relies on the ongoing support of the community.
We hope that those who benefit from and value the Centre recognise the effort involved in its planning, preparation, and smooth operation.
We warmly encourage anyone who is able to consider getting involved—no matter how small the contribution. By doing so, you will be helping to sustain a vital community resource that offers so much to so many.
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~~a~~ Treasurer’s Report 2025
This is my fourth report as Treasurer, and I am pleased to present the Centre’s financial position for the period January 2025 to December 2025.
The Centre of Pendeen has performed well throughout the year, closing with a balance of £52,803.12, inclusive of reserves.
Total income for the year was £27,062, with grant funding accounting for £13,521, representing approximately half of our total income. We also received generous donations totalling £765, which are greatly appreciated and have contributed towards our ongoing running costs.
Income generated through our various activities and revenue streams amounted to £12,776. While this is slightly lower than the previous year, it is important to note that our overall expenditure has also decreased. The Snooker Club continues to be a strong and growing source of income, with both membership and table meter usage increasing year on year.
Total expenditure for the year was £23,548, covering all operational costs—from wages and utilities to day-to-day expenses. This represents a significant improvement compared to last year and reflects careful financial management.
Detailed accounts have been circulated in advance of the AGM and are available today for review.
As highlighted in the Chair’s report, the Trustees and Treasurer continue to actively seek a wide range of funding opportunities and income streams to ensure the Centre can continue to grow and reach its full potential.
Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Lynda Mortimer and Kim Thomas, both professionally and personally, for their invaluable contributions to the accounts team. I would like to thank Lynda for managing hall bookings so effectively, which has had a significant positive impact on our income.
I look forward to another productive year, with continued growth and development for the Centre.
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Jane Haslam ~~ee~~
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of a much loved and valued volunteer, Jane Haslam. A truly formidable lady whose presence, strength, and generosity shaped our community in ways that are truly immeasurable.
In accordance with her wishes, her privacy and dignity have been respectfully maintained, as she preferred. We are grateful to be able to honour her life in the way she would have wanted — with quiet respect, gratitude, and love. She lived her life with such strength, integrity and quiet determination which we shall continue for her.
She touched countless lives through her generosity, wisdom, and tireless efforts. The impact she made reaches far beyond what can be measured, and her legacy will live on through the people she inspired, the projects she championed, and the values she instilled in us all. She was a — passionate, principled, and deeply committed woman who's core values where making a difference. Her presence, leadership, and unwavering dedication shaped our work and strengthened our community in ways that will be felt for years to come. She gave so much of herself — her time, her energy, her wisdom, and her compassion — and in doing so, touched countless lives. So many people are better for having known her, worked alongside her, and learned from her.
She was strong, determined, kind, and unwavering in her commitment to making a difference. Her legacy is not just in the work she did, but in the people she inspired, the community she helped build, and the values she lived by.
Her loss will be felt for many years to come, but she will live on through us — through the work we continue, the care we show one another, and the community spirit she helped nurture and protect. We carry her influence forward in everything we do.
We are profoundly grateful for everything she gave to us, to the Centre of Pendeen, and to Sustainable Pendeen. Though she is no longer with us, she lives on through our continued work, our shared purpose, and the lasting difference she made in so many lives.
We thank her, with full hearts, for everything she gave to us; her strength, her friendship, her compassion and her legacy. She will be deeply missed, always remembered and forever appreciated.
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CENTRE OF PENDEEN ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Incoming Resources Donations Grants Other Trading Income Investment Income Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable Activities Governance Costs Total Resources Expended Profit Total Funds Bought Forward Transfers between funds Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ 765 - 765 656 13,521 - 13,521 21,747 12,451 - 12,451 18,858 325 - 325 310 27,062 - 27,062 41,571 23,548 - 23,548 49,111 - - - 23,548 - 23,548 49,111 3,514 - 3,514 (7,540) 8,081 - 8,081 15,621 - - - - 11,595 - 11,595 8,081 |
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Signed
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CENTRE OF PENDEEN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CENTRE OF PENDEEN
I report on the accounts of Centre of Pendeen for the year ended 31 December 2025
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act and;
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Laura Parfitt-Marr FMAAT
First Floor Front Office, 13-14 Market Place Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2JB
Date: 2[nd] March 2026