SOUTH HYLTON COMMUNITY PROJECT
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

SOUTH HYLTON COMMUNITY PROJECT
CONTENTS
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TRUSTEES. REPORT
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the
year ending 31st March 2025.
Reference and administration details below form part of this report. The financial statements comply with
current statutory requirements. the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of
Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Revised 2000)"
Reference and administrative details:
Charity Name:
South Hylton Community Project
Working Name:
The South Hylton Tansy Centre
Website:
www.thetansycentre.org.uk
Charity Number
1097068
Registered Office
The South Hylton Tansy Centre
Church Street
South Hylton
Sunderland
SR4 OQD
Correspondence address
Clo The Treasurer
24 Primrose Street
South Hylton
Sunderland
SR4 OPH
Independent Examiners
Reah & McBride
Suite 2B
North Sands Business Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
SR6 OQA
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
53 Fawcett Street
Sunderland
SR1 1RS

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1. Trustees
Chair
Joyce Walton
Secretary
Laura Ward
Treasurer
Claire Burgess (Brownies)
Trustees
Marie Bamborough
Kate Carr
Pauline Bell
Sharon Mills
Sue Greenwell
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Governin
Document
South Hylton Community Building Project is a Registered Charity govemed by its Constitution dated
November 2002.
Anyone over the age of 18 can become a full member.
ointment of Trustees
As set out in the Constitution, the Chair of the Trustees is appointed at the AGM. Trustees on the
Management Committee are drawn from any member of the Centre;
Nominees
7 members (elected)
3 officers
3 Co Optees
Individuals
Co Optees (up to 3 seats)
Officers (3 seats)
There are a total of 15 seats on the Management Committee and the potential to co-opt an additional three
members for their specific skills and expertise.
The Trustees retire on an annual basis. If a vacancy is not contested, the retiring Trustee can, if willing and
if such action conforms to the relevant clauses in the Constitution, be deemed to have been reappointed.
New Trustees are appointed in line with the relevant section of Clause 7 of the Constitution. Trustees may
appoint Trustees to either fill a vacancy, or as an additional Trustee. provided that appointment does not
cause the number of Trustees to exceed the number fixed in the Constitution (18) and that such
appointments are in line with the relevant sections of the Constitution.

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Introduction
l am looking fO￿ard to this year's Chair report being presented at the AGM, held on 19th November 2024 at
South Hylton Tansy Centre. From the year 2023 to 2024 has it been a transformational period. thanks to
contributions received by grant funding and support of partnership work with other local organisations, in
addition to the ongoing help of volunteers. The Tansy Centre with 45 recorded members has again
demonstrated the Importan￿ of having a central hub for the benefit of the South Hylton Community and the
wider Sunderland area working towards achieving the objectives set out in the Constitution. The Tansy
Centre was instrumental as a Poling Station site used for the General Elections this year. The Sunderland
Council lease we had with the Boathouse ended in October 2024, the Sunderland Rowing Club now has a
direct lease agreement themselves with the Local Authority. We have a new website created with
assistance from Media Savvy and design input was given by a local volunteer- Sam. A new mobile phone
number and new BT contract is helping us improve our connection with the community of Sunderland.
On behalf of the Tansy Centre I want to begin with noting the achievements with how proud the Tansy
Centre members are to be a part of the South Hylton community spirit. This year we are taking over from
th
the Royal British Legion to continue the Remembrance Sunday Parade. On 10 November 2024 it will be
the 100th year anniversary of the Village parade which begins and ends at the Tansy Centre. A few
months ago, on 17 August 2024 the Tansy centre hosted the celebration marking the 100th year
anniversary of the unveiling cenotaph World War service personnel memorial.
Trustee Induction and Trainin
New Trustees are provided with a comprehensive induction pack which provides information on their legal
obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Constitution, key guidance documents from
the Charity Commission website (including guidance in relation to Child Protection and public service
delivery by Charities) and the latest governance-related documents available from organisations such as
ACEVO. Existing Trustees are regularly updated on any relevant charity law changes affecting their roles.
anisation
The management committee administers the charity, meeting at least once a month. where all financial and
development issues are discussed.
Related Parties
The organisation has a good relationship with other local groups. that provide members of the Management
Committee. These are Rainbows, Brownies. Karate, and other User Groups.
3. Objectives of the Charity
The charity was set up in November 2002 with the following objectives.
a) To promote the advancement of education, social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation of
all residents of South Hylton village and the wider community with the aim of improving the conditions
of life for the said inhabitants.
b) By collaborative efforts with other voluntary and ststutory groups and organisations seek the
provision and development of a community facility for the use of the people of South Hylton
village and the wider community.
c) To ensure that usage of any community facility provided by efforts of the Project shall be open to all
inhabitants of the area of benefit, regardless of ability and without distinction of sex, sexual
orientation, race, or of political, religious or other opinions.
d) To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.

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The actions of the charity through the year ensured that we achieved all of those objectives and secured
appropriate public benefit.
The main focus for the year has been ongoing fundraising efforts to provide the finance needed to run the
Centre.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public
benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the
trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
Welcome
Welcome to this year's Chair Report. We are pleased to share updates on the improvements at the Tansy
Centre and our vision for the future. This year, we experienced a significant change as our Centre
Coordinator Karen Parkinson, resigned in October. We wish Karen well in her new role and thank her for
her service. This transition has given our Board of Twsteed an opportunity to reflect and review the
Centre's direction.
Management Committee
We welcomed new trustees to our Board, bringing diverse skills and experience.
We are still seeking
additional members to strengthen our team. The hard work of our volunteers is greatly valued. and we
thank them for their ongoing commitment. Our new Community Development and Facilities Manager will
soon implement a strategic plan, working closely with community groups to guide our seNices.
New Activities and Community Engagement
Several new activities have started this year, enriching our existing groups and services. These have been
made possible through the dedication of our volunteers and generous support from grants and funders.
Achievements this year
The centre has undergone essential upgrades:
Installation of a new fire alarm system
Replacement of toilet taps
Protective wood panels for hall walls
New ceiling tiles and lighting in the hall and cupboards
Successful remodelling of the garden area
Thanks to Sunderland City Council Community Chest. we launched a well-attended indoor green bowling
club. Gentoo Aspire funded a new Tuesday evening bingo, a walking group. and a Christmas pantomime
scheduled for December 2025.
sandwich sessions on Thursdays.
Mary Nicol continues to volunteer running a sewing club and soup and
The Tuesday Toddler Group and POSH Club (Pensioners of South
Hylton) remain popular, and Youth Almighty provides youth activities every Saturday evening.

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Investment Policy
The trustees have the power to invest any funds not immediately required for the objectives. to obtain
maximum profitability.
Financial review
The net outgoings less income for the charity after expenses of £81701 was £(617) and this
represents the net movement for the year on unrestricted funds. At the end of the financial year the free
assets of the charity were £81136 and the total funds carried forward were £293971.
Reserves Policy
The impact of Covid pandemic has impacted on the Trustees reaching a position where we have one year's
revenue spend in reserve. They anticipate that this target will be in the region of £25000.
10. Community Partnerships and Events
Our Centre hosts a variety of groups, including RainbowlBrownies, Jittabugs, Roz Dance. Together for
Children (special education needs), Northeast Cheerleaders, Polio Group, Washington MIND, and ABL
Health (smoking cessation). New hires includes Skills in Care and we hosted a local archaeological dig
presentation.
minibus use.
Several volunteers completed Midas minibus training, allowing us to register for community
Our caretaker Dave, has been invaluable, especially in sourcing quotes for an energy-efficient boiler
system.
This year, the Tansy Centre will take over as lead organiser for the Remembrance Sunday Parade,
assuming responsibility for event planning and management.
11. Fundraising
We are grateful to all funders, volunteers, and Trustees for their dedication. Their support enabled us to
host seasonal craft fairs, a teddy bears picnic, summer tea and the Puffin Billy Christmas train. Special
thanks to Sunderland Voluntary Sector Alliance and Voluntary Community Action Sunderland for helping
the Centre grow.
12 Benefit to the Community
The Tansy Centre remains the only not-for-profit hub in South Hylton, advocating for local people. We
are a central space for residents and welcome participation from the wider Sunderland Area.
Our
services aim to prevent social isolation, provide information, advice. and guidance, and signpost to other
agencies. Through partnerships and networking, we will continue to develop and improve our services for
the benefit of our community in 2025126.
Thank you
Joyce Walton
Trustees Responsibilities
The trustees have a duty to prepare an Annual Report and Financial Statements that give an accurate
picture of the Charity and true and fair view of the Charity's financial position, respectively.
The Annual Report should include an explanation of objects of the Charity and the policies, and any
changes to the policies that are in place to further the Charity's objects. The organisational structure should
be explained.

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A review of the development, activities and achievements as required, highlighting progress made any
significant events which took place during the year. Where possible statistical analysis of beneficiaries
should be included.
A review of the transactions and the financial position should put the accounts into an accurate perspective
in order that they (the accounts) can be readily understood and demonstrate how the Charity aims to
achieve its objectives.
In preparing the financial statements the trustees must adopt appropriate accounting policies, stating what
they are and that they comply with the Charities Act 1993, Regulations contained therein and the Charity
Commissioners, Statement of Recommended Practice. The SORP requires relevant accounting standards
to be used in the preparation of financial statements.
Any departures disclosed in the financial statements should be adequately explained.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which reflect the financial position
of the Charity and enable it to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined above.
In order to safeguard the assets of the Charity the trustees should implement any reasonable measures
and take appropriate action to protect those assets from misappropriation or loss.
By Order of the Trustees
Joyce Walton
Chair
Date..

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH HYLTON COMMUNITY
PROJECT
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the South Hylton Community Project for the
year ended 31 sl March 2025.
This report is made solely to the Trust's Trustees, as a body, in accordan￿ with part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the
Trust's Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for
no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone
other that the Trust and the Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a fair and 'true view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
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 accounts to be
reached.
Derek Reah
REAH & MCBRIDE, Certified Accountants
Suite 2B
North Sands Business Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
SR6 OQA
Date..

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Note
Building Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
Project
Funds
Funds
2025 2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds..
Voluntary income:
Donation and grants
92
92
Activities for generating funds..
Investment Income
5971
80439
553
86410 37599
553
443
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
5971
81084
87055 38042
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of generating funds
Charitable activities
25784
2255
80807 108846 57911
Governance costs
894
894
876
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
25784
2255
81701 109740 58787
NET INCOMINGI{OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
(25784)
3716
{617) (22685) {20745)
Gross transfers between funds
NET MOVEMENT OF FUNDS
(25784)
3716
(617) (22685) (20745)
Total funds bought forward
233134
1769
81753 316656 337401
Total funds carried forward
207350
5485
81136 293971 316656

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
Note
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
209957
237411
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Bank balances
243
84665
80121
84908
80121
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
(894)
(876)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
84014
79245
293971
316656
Total funds
293971
316656
As trustees we hereby approved these accounts
Chairperson
Secretary
Date
CHARITY NO: 1097068

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SOUTH HYLTON COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
aration of Accounts
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
relevant accounting standards. Also the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales Statement of
Recommended Practice has been followed in the preparation of the financial statements.
(b) Fund accountin
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management Committee for particular
purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal.
(c) Incomin
resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to
the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies
are applied to particular categories of income:
Donations and Volunta
Income
These items are accounted for gross when received.
Grants Receivable
Grants for immediate expenditure are accounted for when they become receivable. Grants received
for designated funds are treated as restricted funds and, if restricted to a future accounting periods,
are deferred and recognised in those future periods.
(d) Resources ex
ended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
Costs of generated funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the
costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the cafe.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities
and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management
of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect
the use of the resour￿. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are
apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. floor areas, per capita or estimated usage as set out in Note
e) Realised and Unrealised Gains and Losses
All realised gains and losses are reflected in the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Continued
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Continued
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets for use by the charity are capitalised at cost on acquisition or market value, estimated
by the trustees, where those assets are donated. Assets are stated in the accounts at cost or original
value less depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets. less their estimated
residual value, over their expected useful lives using the following bases..
Building
Equipment
4% on cost
eratin
Leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases where all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain
substantially with the lesser are charged to the income and expenditure account as incurred.
DONATIONS AND GRANTS
2025
2024
City of Sunderland
440
6099
Local community and other donations
86062
31500
86502
37599
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Basis of
Allocation
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Building
Project
Total
2025
Total
2024
Activity costs
Direct
22371
1767
24138
12753
Depreciation
Usage
2621
488
25784
28893
28961
Donations
Direct
50
50
70
Management and
administration
Direct
55765
55765
14757
Professional fees
Direct
894
894
2246
81701
2255
25784 109740
58787

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
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TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
The transfer represents funds transferred as relating to unrestricted activities.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Buildin
ui
COSTtVALUATION
At 1 st April 2024
Additions
Total
653187
56001
1439
709188
1439
At 31st March 2025
653187
57440
710627
DEPRECIATION
At 1 st April 2024
Charge for the year
419526
27274
52251
1619
471777
28893
At 31st March 2025
446800
53870
500670
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2025
206387
3570
209957
At 31st March 2024
233661
3750
237411
All fixed assets are used solely in pursuance of the charity's objectives.
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Accruals
894
876
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Building
Project
Total
2025
Total
2024
Tangible fixed assets 2219
Creditors
(894)
Bank
79568
Debtors
243
1351
206387
209957
(894)
84665
243
237411
(876)
80121
4134
963
81136
5485
207350
293971
316656