COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 04843950
THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Charity Number 1101218
The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3TN
THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 - 9 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members | 10 - 13 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | |
| (incorporating the Income and Expenditure account) | 14 |
| Balance Sheet | 15 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 16 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 17 - 27 |
THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Name The Chiltern Centre Limited Charity Registration Number 1101218 Company Registration Number 04843950 (England and Wales) Registered Office The Chiltern Centre Greys Road Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1QR
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year-end were as follows:
David Buckle (Chair appointed 17 April 2026) Sangita Boyd (Safeguarding Trustee) Lisa Drage Jonathan Gedling (appointed 23 October 2025) David Haddock Ivor Lloyd (Chair resigned 3 December 2025) Nicholas Steel (Fundraising Trustee) Stephen Unsworth (resigned 2 February 2026) Paul Venables (Finance Director)
Secretary & Interim Chair David Haddock Honorary President Paul Barrett Patrons Lady McAlpine Mr Alex Haigh Mrs Gaie Scouller Mr Christopher Laing CBE DL
Senior Leadership Team
Director of Services Gareth Groves Registered Manager Oisin Lynch Head of Fundraising Jane Ainslie Finance Manager Karen Pemberton Administration Manager Lorraine Green
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Nominated Individual Gareth Groves (appointed 2 February 2026) Stephen Unsworth (resigned 2 February 2026) Parental Advisor to the Board Lisa Drage Independent Auditors TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TN Bankers The Co-operative Bank plc PO Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their annual Trustees’ report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the 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) issued in October 2019.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Charitable Status was granted to the Company on 16 December 2003. The charity is a private company limited by guarantee. Its governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Management Structure
The Board of Trustees directs the strategy of the charity and monitors all aspects of the charity’s activities at its quarterly Board meetings. The charity is managed by a Senior Leadership Team comprised of the Director of Services, Registered Manager, Head of Fundraising, Finance Manager and Administration Manager. The Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team would like to congratulate Oisin Lynch on his successful registration as Registered Manager in March 2026.
The day-to-day delivery of care and support is managed by the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Team who in turn are supported by a team of dedicated and passionate Support Staff.
A Warm Welcome to the New Chair
The Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team are pleased to welcome David Buckle as the new Chair of Trustees, following his appointment in April 2026. David brings extensive experience in the health sector, along with strong empathy for the People We Support and a clear commitment to aligning the goals of all stakeholders. The Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team also warmly welcome Jonathan Gedling, who brings with him a wealth of experience in the construction industry.
We would also like to thank Ivor Lloyd for his skilled leadership of the Charity during his 3 years as Chair.
Procedures for Appointing Trustees
In appointing both the Chair and a trustee over the last 12 months, the Charity made information available internally and encouraged applicants from diverse groups including global majority. The Charity may also approach individuals who may be able to make a particular contribution and invite them to be considered. The Charity applies equal opportunities policies to the appointment of trustees.
Induction and Training of Trustees
Prospective trustees are given a ‘Trustee Recruitment Pack’ outlining their expected roles and responsibilities, as well as appropriate literature from the Charity Commission to help ensure that they are fully conversant with their roles and duties. They are also invited to attend a Board Meeting as an observer and to visit the Centre and become acquainted first hand with its work. All Trustees are required to undergo vetting by the DBS and to complete training in safeguarding. They are also directed to a number of helpful Charity Commission resources.
The Board is encouraged to critique its performance at regular intervals.
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Risk Management
The trustees are responsible for the management of risks faced by the Chiltern Centre. To ensure efficient risk management they oversee processes which identify, assess and control risk.
The trustees perform their own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed at their quarterly Trustees` Meetings at which the Director of Services, Head of Fundraising and Finance Manager are present and take appropriate actions to mitigate those risks.
Public Benefit Statement
Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 requires the charity trustees to comply with their duty to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties. As Trustees we are mindful of this obligation and have referred to the guidance when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. We have considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives we have.
About The Chiltern Centre
Throughout 2025, The Chiltern Centre remained a place of warmth, stability, and opportunity for the young adults we support and their families. Demand for our services continued to grow, with both our overnight and day provision operating at or near full capacity throughout the year. By the end of 2025, our waiting list had grown to 31 people, reflecting not only the increasing need for specialist support across the region, but also the trust that families place in The Chiltern Centre.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to helping people live fuller, more confident, and more connected lives. This year, we saw many examples of individuals growing in independence, developing friendships, trying new experiences, and building confidence in ways that were deeply meaningful both to them and to their families. Parents and carers shared heartfelt feedback about the positive changes they had seen in their loved ones — from improved social confidence and communication, to greater independence and happiness. These stories continue to remind us why our work matters so much.
The quality of care and support provided by our team remained consistently high throughout the year. Through our regular quality assurance reviews and deep-dive audits, we continued to reflect honestly on what we do well and where we can improve. We were delighted the quality assurance reviews reported Outstanding across all five quality domains. Where issues were identified, particularly around medication procedures earlier in the year, they were addressed quickly and thoroughly to ensure people continued to receive safe, effective, and compassionate support.
The dedication and kindness of our staff team continued to be one of the Chiltern Centre’s greatest strengths. Despite ongoing challenges across the social care sector, we were able to maintain a stable care team for most of the year and to continue to minimise spend on agency workers. This continuity is incredibly important for the people we support, helping to build trusting relationships and a sense of security and belonging. We also continued to invest in our staff through training, qualifications, reflective supervision, and opportunities for progression. It was especially encouraging to see our Senior Support Workers confidently step into greater leadership responsibilities following the departure of the previous Team Leader, demonstrating the strength and commitment within the team.
The experiences available to the people we support were richer and more varied than ever during 2025. Holidays and residential trips, including visits to Butlins and the Calvert Trust, gave people the opportunity to try new activities, build independence, and create lasting memories with friends. Regular activities at Vana Farm, Beale Park, Riding for the Disabled, OXSRAD, and many other community settings helped people stay active, connected, and engaged with the world around them.
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There were also many moments of pride and celebration throughout the year. The Buddies Group achieved an incredible second place at the Regatta for the Disabled, while the launch of Oisín’s Stomp Squad brought energy, fun, and fitness to the Chiltern Centre while also raising funds for future outdoor equipment. These activities are about far more than recreation — they help people grow in confidence, develop friendships, and experience a genuine sense of achievement and belonging.
Financially, the charity remained stable and resilient despite the continued pressures facing the social care sector nationally. Careful financial management, strong occupancy levels, and improved workforce stability helped us manage rising costs and unexpected challenges during the year. This stability has allowed us to continue investing in both our services and our future.
We also made important progress in planning for the long-term future of The Chiltern Centre. Work with the Cranfield Trust has helped us begin shaping the business case for future premises, while continued investment in our current building has ensured it remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone who uses the Centre.
Overall, 2025 was a year shaped by compassion, resilience, and growth. Above all, it was a year in which the people we support continued to thrive — supported by a dedicated team, with meaningful opportunities, and a community that believes deeply in their potential. We ended the year proud of what we achieved and optimistic about the future ahead.
Funding
Service revenue is received through contracts with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Boards and through direct payments. Due to maximising capacity, the Chiltern Centre can remain sustainable for the longer term. Additionally, through the excellent and proactive work of the Fundraising Team we can provide new opportunities and experiences for the people we support.
New Build Project
Today, after 20 successful years at our existing location, we are operating at full capacity on overnight stays, looking after 27 young people and have an ongoing waiting list of 31 young people and their families who want to use our services. This demonstrates the clear rational and urgent need for our new build.
Paul Barrett our Honorary President and Paul Venables our Finance Director have taken on the day-to-day management of the project and lead the negotiations with key stakeholders, supported by Jonathan Gelding a trustee who is a Chartered Building Surveyor. Our buildings committee which meets monthly includes seasoned professionals in property development, planning and architecture that provide expert advice on a pro bono basis, and we are very grateful for their efforts.
In 2021 Henley Town Council approved the inclusion the Highlands Park development and the existing Chiltern Centre site in the revised Joint Henley and Harpsden Neighbourhood Plan. This was subject to a referendum and was approved by 80% of Henley and Harpsden residents who voted.
As part of the approved Henley & Harpsden plan, Crest Nicholson (owner and housing developer) of the Highlands Park Northern Field have publicly committed to donating an acre of land to the Chiltern Centre as part of that development. This will enable us to build a modern purpose-built facility in the Henley area which will double our capacity and set us up for the next 20+ years.
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The project involves 4 main stages.
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Agreement with Crest Nicholson on the donation and timing of transfer of a serviced plot of land of 1 acre.
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The design, planning, contracting and build of our new facility.
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The sale of our existing premises to generate funds for the new build and
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A successful fundraising exercise to raise in the region of c£6m towards the new build in addition to the £2m expected to be provided from Charities own funds and the sale of our existing facility.
This is a complex project, critical parts of which are not within our control, especially the timing of Crest applying for and securing planning permission for the development and then starting construction which will determine when we get access to the site to build our new facility. Our aspiration is to have completed the project within the next 5 years.
In January 2025, Crest Nicholson (Crest) submitted their Hybrid planning application for the Highlands Park development, on which there has yet to be a decision by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC). In March 2025, we agreed Outline Heads of Terms with Crest Nicholson on the donation and timing of the 1-acre serviced plot.
We are well underway with the design of our proposed new build facility, which will require planning permission. In November 2024, we submitted our Design and Access Statement to SODC as part of a pre-application planning enquiry and received positive and valuable feedback on that submission from SODC in January 2025. Following that, we finalised the detailed design of the facility and have had a detailed QS review which has provided a firm estimate of the likely build costs based on 2026 prices.
We await the decision of SODC on Crest’s planning application, after which we will seek to agree contractual terms with Crest on the provision and transfer of the 1-acre serviced plot of land to The Chiltern Centre.
Once the timing of Crest’s development becomes more certain, using external experts, we will perform a fundraising study to determine the feasibility of raising the required funds to enable us to finance the construction of our new facility. Should that feasibility study be positive, we will launch a major fundraising campaign to fund the new facility at Highlands Park. As part of any fundraising, our current site will be marketed for sale for building development. We have already received interest in our existing facility.
This is a once in a generation opportunity to secure the long-term future of the Chiltern Centre and significantly expand the level of services we can provide for young adults with disabilities in our community. We will need the continued full support of the local community to make this project a reality.
Fundraising
Despite the financial pressures many continue to face, 2025 was a successful fundraising year for the Chiltern Centre, with our annual target exceeded. We are incredibly grateful for the consistent support from our local community and loyal donors, who continue to stand by us year after year.
We are fortunate to be embraced by so many local businesses, community groups, and schools. Their generosity plays a vital role in enabling us to provide consistent, high-quality care to the young adults and families who rely on our services. A particular Thanks to the teams at Jeux de Sprit and Chiltern Motorcycle Club who have enthusiastically supported us for many years.
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A highlight of our year was our first corporate charity challenge. Led by CEO John Cheney, Workbooks, a local CRM company, brought together 12 employees to summit Mount Toubkal in Morocco, raising over £16,500. Each trekker was paired with a Chiltern Centre Buddy who shared their story and sent messages of encouragement along the way. This new initiative and Buddies link strengthened team bonds and created meaningful, personal connections with the Centre throughout the challenge.
Special thanks also go the organisers of the Big Sunday Lunch, who have supported us so generously over many years.
In addition to our ever-popular golf days we were very generously supported as charity of the year by Badgemore Golf Club, Henley Golf Club and Huntercombe Golf Club captains.
One area that proved more challenging was trusts and grants. This income stream has seen a significant rise in applications for limited funding. In response, we have invested considerable time and thought into the visual presentation of our applications, along with case studies to ensure they stand out moving forward. We would like to thank several trusts who have supported the Chiltern Centre, helping with long term financial planning.
The Trustees would also like to take this opportunity to thank the part-time fundraising team, Jane Ainslie, Cheryl Purver, Izzy Ansell and Emma Lerche-Thomsen, for their hard work, adaptability, and creative approach throughout the year.
Patrons
We are deeply grateful to our wonderful patrons Lady Judy McAlpine, Alex Haigh, Gaie Scouller and Christopher Laing who have consistently supported the Chiltern Centre in many ways over many years.
Advisor
Lisa Drage served as Parental Advisor to the board in 2025. After more than 20 years of dedicated service as Trustee / Parental Advisor to the Board, Lisa Drage will be stepping down at this year’s AGM. The Trustees would also like to thank Lisa for her invaluable support through the years, as well as being a ‘friendly face’ and ‘lend an ear’ to many families.
Financial Review
The background to the 2025 financial results and the comparisons with 2024 is that in 2024, demand for our services increased from Q2 onwards with record utilisation of overnight capacity at >c98.5% for the remainder of the year. On the back of our 2024 financial performance, we did not increase our charge rates in 2025.
In 2025, the demand for our day services and utilisation of overnight capacity has remained at record high levels at c98.5% throughout the year. This along with a significant and increasing waiting list of c31 young adults and their families, continues to demonstrate the need for our new facility and the material increase in capacity that this will bring.
Total income increased by £73k to £1326k, comprising income from charitable activities (services provided) of £1041k (up £67k or c7%) with the Centre operating at record utilisation levels across the year, income from fundraising including grants and donations at £222k (down £7k), and interest income of £63k (up £13k).
Total costs increased by £106k to £1202k, comprising costs on charitable activities (services provided) of £1080k (up £94k or 9.5%), with the increased level of care staff overtime, pay increases increased employment taxes and other inflationary cost increases, and costs from fundraising at £122k (up £12k). The increase in costs in charitable services is higher than the increase in revenue because we did not increase charge rates in FY25 as explained above.
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The increase in staff costs in 2025, was primarily the full year cost of the increase in care staff near the end of 2024 to meet the increased demand for our services and higher overtime. To ensure we continue to provide a high-quality service to our young adults, we increased care staff pay levels by 2% in April 2025 and enhanced their pension provision to retain staff and remain market competitive. Additionally, the Government’s increase in Employer National insurance cost the charity £10k. The high retention of our management and care staff across the year enabled us to both keep service levels high and keep agency spend at a low level.
Thus overall, we generated a surplus of £123k in 2025 which compares to a surplus of £156k in 2024. The results in both years are a credit to the efforts of our Director of Services and his team and the fundraising staff who:
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continue to work hard to maintain a high-quality service to the Young Adults and their families who use our services, maintain staff continuity and morale and
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generate important levels of fundraising which is vital to the continued success, the viability of the centre and our aspirations for the new build project.
The results also clearly demonstrate the continued vital importance of our fundraising efforts as the net funds raised in 2025 of £100k comprise the majority of the £123k surplus. In fact, excluding net fundraising income and interest income, our charitable activities (services provided) operated at a deficit of £40k.
Further to the earlier note on the proposed building project, we have formally designated a further £150k of our unrestricted reserves towards the cost of the new build, which brings the total funds designated to the new build project to £1.4m.
Moving onto the Balance Sheet, the Centre Finance Manager, supported by the Administration Manager, has continued to keep a tight control on cash collection and debtors. Trade debtors of £175k, £9k below the level achieved in 2024, and we exited the year with a cash balance of £1630k up £179k on the previous year. During the year, we incurred capital expenditure of £10k on new beds and laptops.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have considered the need to hold reserves to balance risk and have set a policy which makes provision for free reserves equivalent to three months running costs for the charity. Three months running costs are currently deemed to be c£310k by the trustees. The general fund of £519k includes tangible fixed assets (not covered by the restrictive funds) of £142k, with the remaining £377k to cover the running costs of the charity as per the policy noted above. Additionally, we have unrestricted reserves of £1.4m which is designated towards the new build project fund.
Future Plans
As we continue to further improve and develop the high-quality bespoke services provided by the centre and plan for the potential new building project which would transform the capacity and services we can provide for our Young Adults, their families and our prospective clients, our current priorities are as follows:
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To continue to provide a high-quality personalised service for as many Young Adults and their families as capacity constraints in our existing facility enable.
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To continue to ensure the financial viability of The Chiltern Centre for the long term.
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To continue to support the Henley and Harpsden Neighbourhood Plan, and specifically a) planning permission to be granted to the Highlands Farm development and the proposed new Chiltern Centre building included within it and b) the sale or redevelopment of the existing Chiltern Centre facility as a site for housing development which will help generate material funds to support the new build project.
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To continue to develop fundraising plans to support the new build project should planning permission be given to the Highlands Farm development and the proposed new Chiltern Centre building.
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Thanks
The Trustees would like to thank the many national organisations who support us, as well as many organisations and individuals in the local community who do so. Thanks, are also due to our Members and the growing ranks of Friends as well as the Henley Standard and Henley Herald for their ongoing coverage and support; to South Oxfordshire District Council for their grants; to the parents and carers of the children and young persons who use our services. We are very grateful to our Patrons, our dedicated staff, and to our Fundraising Team for their unstinting efforts on behalf of the Chiltern Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees (who are also the Directors of the Chiltern Centre Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. 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 (FRS 102);
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditor is unaware; and
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The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.
AUDITOR
TC Group are deemed to be re-appointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Registered office: Signed by order of the Trustees Greys Road Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1QR ............................................... David Haddock Charity Secretary and Trustee
Signed by order of the Trustees
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
OPINION
We have audited the financial statements of The Chiltern Centre Limited (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes numbered 1 to 20. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
OTHER INFORMATION
The other information comprises the information included in the Trustees’ Annual Report. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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OPINIONS ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees’ Annual Report, which includes the Directors’ Report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Directors’ Report included within the Trustees’ Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of our audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Annual Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies’ regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES
As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
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EXTENT TO WHICH THE AUDIT WAS CONSIDERED CAPABLE OF DETECTING IRREGULARITIES, INCLUDING FRAUD
The objectives of our audit, in respect of fraud, are: to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses; and to respond appropriately to fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and its management.
Our approach was as follows:
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We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general sector experience, and through discussion with the trustees and other management (as required by auditing standards), and discussed with the trustees and other management the policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations (see below);
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We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: health and safety; General Data Protection regulation (GDPR); fraud, bribery and corruption; Care Quality Commission (CQC), and employment law. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the trustees and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
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We considered the legal and regulatory frameworks directly applicable to the financial statements reporting framework (FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011) and the relevant tax compliance regulations in the UK;
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We considered the nature of the charitable company’s operations, the control environment and financial performance;
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We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit;
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We considered the procedures and controls that the charitable company has established to address risks identified, or that otherwise prevent, deter and detect fraud; and how senior management monitors those procedures and controls.
Based on this understanding we designed our audit procedures to identify non-compliance with such laws and regulations. Where the risk was considered to be higher, we performed audit procedures to address each identified fraud risk. These procedures included testing manual journals; reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation; performing analytical procedures; and enquiring of management and were designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free from fraud or error.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
USE OF OUR REPORT
This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Mark Cummins FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of TC Group
Statutory Auditor Office: Steyning, West Sussex
Date: ………………………………
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||||
| FROM: | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 164,193 | - | 26,525 | 190,718 | 195,012 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 1,040,482 | - | - | 1,040,482 | 973,319 |
| Other trading activities | 4 | 30,572 | - | - | 30,572 | 33,851 |
| Investments | 5 | 63,231 | - | - | 63,231 | 50,499 |
| Other Receipts | 6 | 787 | - | - | 787 | 455 |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL | 1,299,265 | - | 26,525 | 1,325,790 | 1,253,136 | |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON: | ||||||
| Raising funds | 7 | 121,638 | - | - | 121,638 | 109,559 |
| Charitable activities | 8 | 1,002,586 | - | 78,261 | 1,080,847 | 987,002 |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL | 1,124,224 | - | 78,261 | 1,202,485 | 1,096,561 | |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ||
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 175,041 | - | (51,736) | 123,305 | 156,575 | |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| Transfers between funds | 16 | (150,000) | 150,000 | - | - | - |
| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 25,041 | 150,000 | (51,736) | 123,305 | 156,575 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | 16-17 | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 494,447 | 1,250,000 | 177,554 | 1,922,001 | 1,765,426 | |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 519,488 | 1,400,000 | 125,818 | 2,045,306 | 1,922,001 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
| AS AT 31 | DECEMBER 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 13 | 249,540 | 293,691 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 14 | 230,290 | 233,331 |
| Cash at bank | 1,630,019 | 1,451,396 | |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| 1,860,309 | 1,684,727 | ||
| CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | (64,543) | (56,417) |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 1,795,766 | 1,628,310 | |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2,045,306 | 1,922,001 | |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| NET ASSETS | 2,045,306 | 1,922,001 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | ||
| FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General | 16 | 519,488 | 494,447 |
| Designated | 16 | 1,400,000 | 1,250,000 |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| 1,919,488 | 1,744,447 | ||
| Restricted funds | 16 | 125,818 | 177,554 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 2,045,306 | 1,922,001 | |
| =============================== | =============================== |
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 members of the committee on the 08/07/2026 and are signed on their behalf by:
.................................................. Mr P Venables Finance Director Company Registration Number: 04843950
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Cash generated from operations | 18 | 124,907 | 155,953 |
| Investing activities | |||
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | 13 | (9,515) | (27,294) |
| Investment income | 63,231 | 50,499 | |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| Net cash from investing activities | 53,716 | 23,205 | |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 178,623 | 179,158 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 1,451,396 | 1,272,238 | |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 1,630,019 | 1,451,396 | |
| =============================== | =============================== |
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (issued in October 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charitable company and rounded to the nearest £.
The Chiltern Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
Having considered future budgets and cash flows, the trustees confirm that they have no material uncertainties about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
b. Fund accounting
-
General funds are unrestricted funds, which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
-
Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
-
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
c. Income
-
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, it is probable the income will be received and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
-
Income from donations and legacies received by way of donations, grants and fundraising events is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities. Income received for services provided is recognised on a receivable basis. Grants are included in incoming resources when the charity is entitled to the income, it is probable the income will be recovered and when the income can be measured reliably.
-
Gift aid reclaimable on donations to the charity is included upon submission of the gift aid claim.
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Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified.
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Investment income is included when receivable.
-
Income resources from charitable activities are accounted for when earned.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
d. Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes VAT, which cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
-
Expenditure on raising funds comprise the cost associated with attracting donations and legacy income.
-
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. Also included within charitable expenditure are governance costs which include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include audit fees and salary costs associated with the audit and statutory registration requirements. Salary costs are allocated by taking a percentage of the managerial and administration support salaries.
-
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
e. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
- Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions are not capitalised.
Depreciation is provided on office, play and general equipment at a rate to write off the value fully over three years on a straight line basis.
Depreciation is provided on vehicles at a rate to write off the value fully over five years on a straight line basis.
Depreciation is provided on the freehold building to write off the value over 15 years. Land is not depreciated.
The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment periodically if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable.
f. Pension scheme
- The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employees may contribute. The Company also contributes into this scheme.
g. Taxation
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK tax purposes.
h. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
i. Financial instruments
The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company’s balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired 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.
j. 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.
The trustees do not consider that there are any critical estimates or areas of judgement that need to be brought to the attention of the readers of the financial statements.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants | 31,000 | - | 26,525 | 57,525 | 75,649 |
| Donations | 133,193 | - | - | 133,193 | 119,363 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | |
| 164,193 | - | 26,525 | 190,718 | 195,012 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Income from donations and legacies was £190,718 (2024: £195,012) of which £164,193 (2024: £151,363) was attributable to unrestricted funds and £26,525 (2024: £43,649) was attributable to restricted funds.
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from services provided | 1,040,482 | - | 1,040,482 | 973,319 |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Income from charitable activities was £1,040,482 (2024: 973,319), all of which was attributable to unrestricted funds in both the current and comparative year.
4. INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 30,572 | - | 30,572 | 33,851 |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Income from other trading activities was £30,572 (2024: £33,851), all of which was attributable to unrestricted funds in both the current and comparative year.
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
| NVESTMENT INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank interest receivable | 63,231 | 50,499 |
| =============================== | =============================== |
6. OTHER INCOME
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other receipts | 787 | 455 |
| =============================== | =============================== |
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fundraising costs | ||||
| Staff costs (note 12) | 94,891 | - | 94,891 | 86,396 |
| Other costs | 26,747 | - | 26,747 | 23,163 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | |
| 121,638 | - | 121,638 | 109,559 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Expenditure on raising funds was £121,638 (2024: £109,559), all of which was attributable to unrestricted funds in both the current and comparative year.
8. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Care and welfare | ||||
| Staff costs (note 12) | 555,303 | 27,077 | 582,380 | 488,839 |
| Catering | 19,111 | - | 19,111 | 18,413 |
| Play equipment | 2,031 | - | 2,031 | 1,330 |
| Outings | 33,980 | 14,691 | 48,671 | 37,873 |
| Management and administration costs | ||||
| (note 9) | 327,474 | 36,493 | 363,967 | 379,277 |
| Governance costs (note 10) | 64,687 | - | 64,687 | 61,270 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 1,002,586 | 78,261 | 1,080,847 | 987,002 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Expenditure on charitable activities was £1,080,847 (2024: £987,002) of which £1,002,586 (2024: £902,673) was attributable to unrestricted funds and £78,261 (2024: £84,329) was attributable to restricted funds.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
9. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Staff costs (note 12) | 156,494 | - | 156,494 | 150,646 |
| Property costs | 5,608 | - | 5,608 | 13,669 |
| Servicing & maintenance costs | 31,273 | 7,040 | 38,313 | 57,440 |
| General administrative expenses | 99,689 | - | 99,689 | 94,208 |
| Professional & registration fees | 10,197 | - | 10,197 | 10,555 |
| Depreciation | 24,213 | 29,453 | 53,666 | 52,759 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 327,474 | 36,493 | 363,967 | 379,277 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
10. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| GOVERNANCE COSTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Staff costs (note 12) | 52,165 | - | 52,165 | 50,215 |
| Auditor's remuneration | 11,760 | - | 11,760 | 9,360 |
| Bank charges | 762 | - | 762 | 1,695 |
| ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 64,687 | - | 64,687 | 61,270 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
11. NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging:
| This is stated after charging: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation | 53,666 | 52,759 |
| Auditors' remuneration: | ||
| - audit of the financial statements | 11,760 | 9,360 |
| =============================== | =============================== |
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
Total staff costs were as follows:
| Total staff costs were as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Contracted employees: | ||
| Wages and salaries | 681,605 | 614,774 |
| Employers national insurance | 67,137 | 52,686 |
| Pension | 49,339 | 39,401 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | |
| 798,081 | 706,861 | |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| Other staff related costs: | ||
| Recruitment | 10,452 | 5,438 |
| Training | 37,302 | 26,396 |
| Personnel system | 12,407 | 8,349 |
| Agency staff | 27,688 | 29,052 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | |
| 87,849 | 69,235 | |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| Total staff costs | 885,930 | 776,096 |
| =============================== | =============================== |
Particulars of employees:
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Care staff | 14 | 15 |
| Management | 4 | 4 |
| Administration | 1 | 1 |
| Fundraising | 3 | 3 |
| ----------- | ----------- | |
| 22 | 23 | |
| --------- | ---------- |
No employees received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: nil)
No trustee received any remuneration or expense reimbursements during the year (2024: nil).
Key management personnel consist of the Director of Services, Registered Manager, Administration Manager and Finance Manager. The remuneration of key management personnel (including Employer’s National Insurance Contributions and Employer’s Pension Contributions) was £205,727 (2024: £195,938).
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold land | Office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| & building | equipment | Vehicle | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | |||||
| At 1 January 2025 | 688,156 | 55,391 | 81,112 | 824,659 | |
| Additions | - | 9,515 | - | 9,515 | |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| At 31 December 2025 | 688,156 | 64,906 | 81,112 | 834,174 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | ||
| DEPRECIATION | |||||
| At 1 January 2025 | 437,250 | 45,502 | 48,216 | 530,968 | |
| Charge for the year | 29,454 | 9,795 | 14,417 | 53,666 | |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||
| At 31 December 2025 | 466,704 | 55,297 | 62,633 | 584,634 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||||
| At 31 December 2025 | 221,452 | 9,609 | 18,479 | 249,540 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | 250,906 | 9,889 | 32,896 | 293,691 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | ||
| 14. | DEBTORS | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade debtors | 175,522 | 184,856 | |||
| Gift Aid claims | 8,773 | 4,499 | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 45,995 | 43,976 | |||
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||||
| 230,290 | 233,331 | ||||
| =============================== | =============================== | ||||
| 15. | CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within | one year | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade creditors | 28,185 | 21,987 | |||
| Taxation and social security | 25,650 | 21,830 | |||
| Accruals and deferred income | 10,708 | 12,600 | |||
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ||||
| 64,543 | 56,417 | ||||
| =============================== | =============================== |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT IN UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance at | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Funds | 494,447 | 1,299,265 | (1,124,224) | (150,000) | 519,488 |
| Designated Funds | 1,250,000 | - | - | 150,000 | 1,400,000 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 1,744,447 | 1,299,265 | (1,124,224) | - | 1,919,488 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
The general fund includes tangible fixed assets (not covered by Restricted Funds) of £142,260 (2024: £156,958). The free reserves (unrestricted funds excluding tangible fixed assets) are £1,777,228 (2024: £1,587,489). Included within free reserves is £1,400,000 designated towards the build project fund (2024: £1,250,000).
Designated funds comprise the following:
Build project fund
This represents funds relating to the new build project. During the year, £150,000 was transferred out of unrestricted general funds to designated funds (2024: £150,000).
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT IN UNRESTRICTED FUNDS – previous year
| Balance at | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 31 Dec 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Funds | 447,192 | 1,209,487 | (1,012,232) | (150,000) | 494,447 |
| Designated Funds | 1,100,000 | - | - | 150,000 | 1,250,000 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 1,547,192 | 1,209,487 | (1,012,232) | - | 1,744,447 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT IN RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance at | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Specific service | |||||
| provision fund | 37,680 | 21,754 | (41,768) | - | 17,666 |
| Equipment fund | 3,141 | 4,771 | (7,040) | - | 872 |
| Building fund | 136,733 | - | (29,453) | - | 107,280 |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 177,554 | 26,525 | (78,261) | - | 125,818 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
Specific Service Provision Fund
This represents grants and donations made to the company in respect of the provision of specific services. These are released to revenue in accordance with the supply of those services.
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (continued)
Equipment Fund
Certain donations were made with the proviso that they should be used for the purchase of specific equipment.
Building Fund
This represents the donations and mortgage which secured the purchase of the company's premises in February 2006 together with funds for ongoing building costs, plus the net book value of the extension to the premises in 2012.
ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT IN RESTRICTED FUNDS –previous year
| Balance at | Balance at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 31 Dec 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Specific service provision fund |
44,336 | 40,149 | (46,805) | - | 37,680 |
| Equipment fund | 7,712 | 3,500 | (8,071) | - | 3,141 |
| Building fund | 166,186 | - | (29,453) | - | 136,733 |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| 218,234 | 43,649 | (84,329) | - | 177,554 | |
| =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS – YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 142,260 | - | 107,280 | 249,540 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 211,481 | 1,400,000 | 18,538 | 1,630,019 |
| Current assets | 230,290 | - | - | 230,290 |
| Current liabilities | (64,543) | - | - | (64,543) |
| ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| Total Funds | 519,488 | 1,400,000 | 125,818 | 2,045,306 |
| =============================== | ============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS – YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 156,958 | - | 136,733 | 293,691 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 160,575 | 1,250,000 | 40,821 | 1,451,396 |
| Current assets | 233,331 | - | - | 233,331 |
| Current liabilities | (56,417) | - | - | (56,417) |
| ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | |
| Total Funds | 494,447 | 1,250,000 | 177,554 | 1,922,001 |
| =============================== | ============================== | =============================== | =============================== |
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THE CHILTERN CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
18. RECONCILIATION OF CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Surplus for the year | 123,305 | 156,575 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Investment income | (63,231) | (50,499) |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 53,666 | 52,759 |
| Movements in working capital: | ||
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | 3,041 | 1,583 |
| Increase/(decrease) in creditors | 8,126 | 12,619 |
| Increase/(decrease) in deferred income | - | (17,084) |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | |
| Cash generated from operations | 124,907 | 155,953 |
| =============================== | =============================== |
19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the charity received donations without attached conditions from 5 trustees totalling £1,670 (2024: 6 trustees totalling £3,470).
Fundraising income was received through trustees’ participation in fundraising events to an amount of £55 (2024: £800).
During the year payments were made to a company owned by one of the trustees, for training services, to an amount of £25,344 (2024: £19,574). Transactions were conducted at arm’s length.
20. COMPANY INFORMATION
The Chiltern Centre Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. In the event of winding up, each member may be required to contribute an amount, not exceeding £10, towards the settlement of the company’s liabilities. The registered office is Greys Road, Henley-onThames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1QR.
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