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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Registered Charlty number
1102820
Registered Company number
05046531
Princlpal address
Cemetery Hill
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HPI IJF
Dlre¢tors
Mr R G Oakes (Chainnan)
Mr B L Boggis
Mr P J Mann (resigned otl I l th March 2024)
Mrs K S mcKe￿¢]1
MrSRMoh
Mr G D Wright
Independent Examiner
J Irvinesmitkn FCIE
Independent Examiners Ltd
The Grain Store
Hi115 Barn5
Appledram Lane South
Chithester
Wesl Sussex
P020 7EG
Solieltors
Pothecary Witham Weld
70 Si George'5 Square
London
SWIV 3RD
Bankers
Santander UK PLC
PO Box 1125
Bradford
BDI 9PG
Aceountan¢s
Aeuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unit 2.02 High Weald House,
lovers End, Bexhill
Eas( Sussex, United Kingdom
TN39 SES
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Directors present their report and the financial ststements of the Company for the year ended 31 sf December 2024.
ConstittLtion and Governance
South Hill Cenrre is a Charitable company limiied by guarantee. incory)orated on 17th February 2004 and registered as a
Charity on 24th March 2004.
The CoTDpany is esthblished under a Memorandum of Association in¢orporated on 17th February 2004 as amended by
special resolution dated 18th November 2012 wbicb sets out its objeets and powers. It 15 governed UDd¢r its Articles of
Association. It was born out of South Hill Chureb (Hemel Hempsiead). which is also a charitable company limited by
guaraniee.
The Dir¢¢tor5 have dual roles, the other being as Trustees of the Charity for the purpose of ¢hariry law. The Directors who
have served during the period and up to the date of this report are-
B L Boggis
P J Mann {resi￿ed on I lth March 2024)
K S McKerrell
SRMoh
R G Oakes (Chair)
G D Wright
Peter Mann has resigned following a change of ¢ir¢umsian¢es, whioh is sad because he was a valuable member of the team.
Each Director has significant professional skills and recogni5CS the importaDce of personal training. They have all attended
appropriate training courses in the past and they are all expected to keep up to dale M'iih developments in Trustee and
Director responsibilities. Training may be specialist in nature depending on the responsibilities the Director has. They are
all ¢ommitted to the aims and objective5 of the charity. The Directors have purchased TNsiee indemnity insurance.
Jeremy Keeley remain8 our full time Development and Operations m8na8er 2nd manages the Company very effe¢iively
under the guidance and direction of the Directors, who cary out some of the executive functions on a voluntary basis.
The Centre etnploys staff in Young Discoverer5 (YD), the pre-school run by the Company, other activities and 10 provide
recepiion, housekeeping and administrative support to the Company. We are pleased thai Th¢resa Camvrighi continues io
manage Young Dlscoverers very effectively.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Aims and Objec¢ives for the Public Benefit
The Dir¢ctors are aware of their responsibilities to promote activities for the public benefit. South Hill Centre exists to
improve the conditions of life for those in the local community of Hemel Hempstead and the sutrounding area. This is
achieved by the provision of high quality childeare services alongside activities and services to the benefit of other Members
of the community from toddlers to senior citizens, as described below.
Our vision is To be all that God is calling us io be. To demonstrate His love through improving the quality of life for those
in our community, building life-long relationships and demonstrating ex¢ellenc¢ in all we do.,
As a Christian based charity, the Centre's aims are lo..
Be a centre for social development and well-being
Improve the quality of life and develop future generations of people in its community
Improve social care. parti¢ularly for the less advantaged
Help promo(e aD active and socially integrated community
Develop skills and employability within the local community
Provide facilities and activities to 8iV¢ SUPPOrt to local a8encie$. businesses and other charities
Be a positive link between the Church and local community
Maln Objectlves for 2024
The main objectives for 2024 and their aehlevement are set out in the table below:
OWECTIVES
Develop our relationship with South Hill Church which
is important lo us and provides the motivation for many
of the ¢ommunity activitie5 which we orsanise through
th¢ Centre. In particular, (o continue to stren￿be￿ the
relationship between YD and South Hill Church and
other Centre activities, for both employees and users of
the service. We shall continue lo develop this "hand in
glove" r¢lationship.
ACHIEVEMENTS
This objective is one which we retsin from year lo year.
li has been al ihe forefront of our minds since the
Pandemi¢.
Explore with some of our pArtners funher services we
can offer to some of the mosi vulnerable in the
Community.
This has eontinued ihroughout ihe year and we have
increased our support to those who are mosi vulnerable.
Ensure the continued viability of our Youn8
Discoverers Pre-&chool (YD).
YD provides care for all categories of children wiihin
the appropriate ag¢ groups. Our manager is focussing
on meeting the appropriate standards as required by
Ofiied from a secure professional base. She is also
ensuring that appropriate support is given to more
vulnerable children.
To gen¢r8te hire income from activiti¢s which are in
line with our objectives.
Organisation5 are having to reconsider their hiritbg
expenditure as the economy continues to stThg8le but
we have been able to maintain our hire income during
2024.we value the support of those who help fund our
services.
The review of the Tesponsibilities of some of our Senior
SÉaff has enabled us to strengthen our service offering
and our administration.
This objective is being followed through satisfaclorily.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Direetors operatlons report
2024 was another strong year for the chariry's operations. The Centre continued to provide on-going services io the loeal
community and strengthened ils partnerships with other organisations to deliver much needed services to some of the
hardest lo reach and most in need, as the "Cosi of Living" crisis continued to deepen and had an even greatrr impact in the
local area. Services focussed on encourdging the physical and mental wellbeing of those whom we support.
The Centre continued to deliver services ro support the most vulnerable in the COTDmunity. This included employmerAt
support through the Road 2 Employment project, in parthership with Herts County Council and other Counry based
provider5. This was a continuation of the project started in 2023 and was funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The project aimed to engage on a ]- I basis with local participants across the Dacorum and St Albans Districts. li targeted
those furthest away from the job market to encourage and support them towards employability addressing barrier5 they may
face to getting ther¢.
The Centre also continued to run ils ' Hemel Hempstead Employability and Wellbeing Hub,. These drop-in sessions ran
every. Tuesday and Friday and acted as a 'front door. lo all services that the Centre offers and was attended by several other
local organisations e.g. Turning Point Complex Necd5 team. Care Grow Live (addiction support). Liberty Tea Rooms
(Budgeting support)- Job Centre Plus {amongst others) and also connected with a number of local employers and other
communiry groups. The hub welcomed an average of 100 clients through ils d¢)ors at each session. Suppon off¢r¢d
included: CV writing, career d¢velopment. addietion support. housing suppori; business awareness. confiden¢e building,
wellbeing support and a number of basic and more advanced IT1Maihs￿nglisb courses. The Hub also continued Éo provide
suppon for those with physical disabilities and those wilh oih¢r significant barriers to employment (druglalcohol abuse-
mental health- homelessness: criminal record. partial sighiedness etc.). The Hub also incorporated the 'Dacorum Healthy
Hub. and working with Dacorum Borough Council. promoted general wellbeing through the servi¢es thai this offered. li
also developed and extended its conne¢tions with Hertfordshire mental health teams (Hens Mind Network; Talking
Therapies; Herts Partnership Foundation Trusl). It 3150 provided a 'wann / cool space offering free food and refreshments
10 5Qtne of the hardest to reach over the w7nter I summer periods.
The Hub also continued to act as the engagement Centre in Dacorum for the 'Multiply' proje¢i. This project was a national
iniliative, fvnded locally through Step 2 Skills (Hert5 County Council) on behalf of ihe Departn)¢nl of Education. The aim
of the projeci is to focus on everyday numeracy and re-engage individuals who may be unconfident with maths andlor have
not achieved numeracy qualificaiions in the past. Working with several other partners across the County, South Hill Centre
engaged several hundred individuals and shared best pra¢ti¢e with other hubs being setup around the County.
In re5pollse to fi)rther lThm5in¥ needs locally from Asylurn Seekerj and Refug￿ in 2024. the Centr¢ continued lo develop
and expand it5 activity 'SHC Inlernaiional Funding was provided by Herts County Council to suppon the ¢onlinualion of
this. WorkiDg alongside other organisations, Such as Herts Welcomes Refugees. Reed in Partnership. Herts MIND network
('Flourish' programme) the operations of the Hub on Tuesdaj afternoons adapted to have a focus on international clients -
offering free ESOL provision for those with no recourse to public ￿nds, alongside guidance on navigating systems and
processes that they needed to follow.
A strong relationship also continued 10 develop with the lo¢al displaced Ukrainian Communiry and fjjnding was provided to
support several one-off community evenis. In addition the Centr¢ gained additional funding from Herts County Council to
continue the running of a regular term time activity on Saturday mornings, for the Ukrainian children, to help foster
awareness of Ukraine's bistorical and cultural heritage. Whilst the children mel parents were invited to stay to get addition81
help and support and encourage socialisation amongst this displaced community. Over 40 children 2nd up 10 30 parents
attended these 5¢55ions.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Young Discoverers (YD), our Charity rnn pre-school which operates in the Early Years Centre (EYC} building, has
Temained open throughout the year, offering term time sessions. Its pre-school sessions and nursery Class 15 spread over 5
days each week and take-up continue5 to be high. YD mainlains its or￿ed rating of "Good" Theresa CartWTight continues
as Manager of YD and has focused on developing the quality of the provision through the 'Hertfordshire Early Years
Qualiiy standard, scheme. The pre-school gained the bronze standard in 2024 and continues to work on steps needed to
bring this up lo the silver and gold levels. Th¢r¢sa is responsible to the Directors for the effective running of the Pre-school
and has developed and slabtlised a strong staffing team over this period.
Squealers. our carers and toddlers group. continued to provide I session per week to some 10-20 toddlers. Table Talk Plus.
a luncheon club. which meets on the first Thursday of each month, also continued successfully in 2024 with over 40 clients
attending each session, Whe￿ a two Course meal and entertainment was provided. Both of these activities were run in
onjunction with South Hill Church who provide over5ighi and volunteers for Ihem.
In 2024 the Centre continued its work providing support for some of the most vulnerable women in the local area
particularly those impacted by the significant increase seen in Domestic Abuse. Several face to face support sessions and
targeted online courses ¢onlinu¢d to be held lo support the ladies and help them move on in a positive dire¢tion with their
lives. In Jun¢ 2024 additional funding was received from Herts Community Foundation to target women from the Asylum
seeker and refijgee Community. This work ts a two year project and provided a new challenge lo the tearn who are linking in
with 'SHC international, to develop connections and bring their expertise 10 this culiurally diverse Cohort,
In order to connect with some of th¢ neediest people in the area, the Centre has continued as a di5tributioo Centre and
voucher issuer for the DENS Dacorum Foodbank. This service offers parcels 5 days a week and saw a significani in¢rease
in demand in this financial year a5 the impact of the 'Cost of Living, Crisis continued to be felt.
Ai the end of 2024 a grani of £5000 was received from Dacorum Borou8h Council to provide extra support lo Ihob¢ mosi in
need - particularly focussing on food gift vouchers. Working wilh Dacorum Community TNst the project was sel up to start
in Jan 2025 with about 50 individualslfamilies being identified for support.
The Centre continued to hosi the Hemel Morning Deof Group and provided links with Hens Vision Los5 and 'Talking
Newspapers group. to 5UPPOrt individuals impacted by ihese disabililies in the local area. Support groups fTom these
organisations attended the Centre on a regular basis.
By the end of this period the Centre had seen a further growth in the demand from other ¢haritable and socially focus$ed
organisations lo hire Centre fa¢ililies. Hirers included.. Step 2 Skills. Whizz-Kidz (wheelchair ¢linics); Carers in Herts; NHS
Wellbeing Teams. Daconjm Borough Couneil. Hertford5hire County Council: Playfeet Theatre Company; Home Start
Daeorum. Read in Partnership> Shaw Tru¥t' Rock Choir; Jupiter Choir. London Show Choir,. Hart Learnins (part of North
Herts College). Prevista (ESOL classes); Community Action Dacorum. an70ngst many others. Collectively they provided
training> advice, activities and support to ihe lo¢al community and hosted many communiry wide events. All of these
organisations, many of which operate in the third sector, were involved in running activities wh3¢h meet some of the aims
and charitable objectives of the Centre as ouilined above.
The charity's fa¢ilities continued to be used by South Hill Church for weddiogs. ￿nerals, Sunday services and other
Christian aclivilies. The Romanian community also share use of the Centr¢ building on Sundays with South Hill Church.
Over Christmas the charity ran it5 fourth successful Chrism]as Carol event. which saw members of a local choir sing outside
the building io encourage the local neighbours to join in. Thi5 event was supported by both the Ukrainian and Romanian
Communities. who provided choir5 Wlth carols in their native languages.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRL'STEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Directors are very grateful io the stsff and volunteer5 who helped with all the activitics which we have been able to
provide during the year. Many of those who have Served are tllembers of South Hill Church who give freely of tbeir time.
We are pleased that around 50 voluDteers from the local communiry also work with us. The Directors provide their time
voluntarily.
Main Objeedves for 2025
The main objectives for 2025 aTe io..
Continue to develop our relationship witb South Hill Church which is important ￿ us and provides the motivation for
many of the community activities which we orsanise through the Centre.
Explor¢ with some of our partners further services we can offer to some of the most vulnerable im the community to
meet the ever cbanging neds of the local population.
Explore aliernative funding opportunities following the aniicipaied end of large contracts in March 2025.
Generale hire income from those activities which are in line with our objectives.
Ensure the continued viability of our Young Dis¢ov¢r¢rs Pr¢-s¢hool and preparation for th¢ exp¢¢ted Ofsted visit in
2025
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEC￿L￿BER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnaneial posilion
The Centre has a brought forward surplus of £1,357,277 and the 5ury)lus of incoming resources for the year was £1,911. The
remaining surplus balan¢¢ of £1,359,188 will be carried forward to the next year. The total income for the year was
£566.793 (2023: £487,847).
Young Discoverers is funded by way of local authority grants. fees received and fundraising activities. Grants of £161.801
(2023: £130,660) and student fees of £16,890 {2023: £18,118} were received in ihe year.
The Directors acknowledge the generous giving by the Charity's supporters. Many of these aTe member5 of South Hill
Church and during the year these 5UPPOrters gave either directly (including Gift Aid wher¢ appropriate) or indirectly some
£6,351 (2023.. £6.600).
The total expenditure for the year was £564,882 (2023: £495,443) all of which was spent on charitsble ￿tIvItieS and
governance costs.
Ai the year end, the Company had n¢t assets of £1,359.188 (2023.. £1,357,277) rcpresentcd by unrestricted funds of
£258,758 (2023.. £259,074) and restricted funds of £l,100.430 {2023: £1,098,203). All grants received from the local
authority to th¢ preschool are treated as restricted, but other in¢ome, mainly cotnpristng fees paid by parents where grant is
not re¢eivablc in respect of panicular cbildren, is unr¢stri¢ted. The remainder of the unrestricted fund includes designated
gifts and grants whi¢h lh¢ Centre has obtained.
The Ccntre has continued io pay off the mortgage from Kingdom Bank and it is encouraging to sce a total repaymeni of
£55,183 (Capiol repayment of £18,778 and interest £36,405) during the period through the Centre's nomal monthly
payments.
The Directors are aware of the limits provided by the Finan¢ial Service5 Compensation Scheme and arc seeking alternative
secure deposit arrangements for some of the fijnds currently held by Santander.
The Directors would like to thank Aneena Kuku and her staff at Acuity Professional for their a$$i$tan¢¢ in mainlaining the
accounting records during the year and the preparation of those financial ststements. A number of other volunteers provide
financial information for the activiti¢s with whi¢h they are involved, and our thanks are ¢xt¢nded to these, and also Naomi
Keeley our financial administrdlor.
Reserve polley and going ¢oneern
Reserves are needed 10 bridge the gap between the spending and receiving of income and lo cover unplanned emergency
repairs and other expenditure. The Directors recognis¢ Ihat it is best practice for charity operation5 to retain funds
representing at least 3 months expenditure in the Company's bank accounts for contingency purposes. This is based on the
chaTity'S size and the level of its financial commitmeni. The Directors seek (o maaage this for both Young Discoverers and
the charity'5 Other activities and this has been achieved in the year. The Director5 will ensure the charity is able to continue
to fiilfil its charitable obligations and will seek to mainiain this level of reserves in 2025.
The Directors believe their future plan5 provide for a flow of funds which will maintain the financial viability of the
Company. Monthly management accounts and cash flow projections are prepared and compared with the annual budget,
which is regularly reviewed against actual figures. We are also seeking new sour¢es of finance and new projects are not
initiated until their financial rquirements are forecast and assessed within the overall financial position of the Company.
The Directors have reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational exi5t¢nc¢ for
the foreseeable future, thus we continue to adopt the goiDg concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
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SOUTH HILL CEh'TRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is conrrolled by its governing documeni a deed of trust and constitutes an unincoTporated charity.
Risk manageLnenl
The Directors are aware of their responsibility to properly manage and mitigate the risks faced by the Company. As such.
Board representatives, the Operations Manager and the Youns Discoverer's Manager review and update a scbedul¢ of th¢
major governance, operational, financial, and external risks facing the Company ai least annually. They identify the
likellhood and potential impa¢r of each risk along Wlth prev¢ntaliv¢ m¢asur¢s, adopted or planned. to mitigate ihese. The
Board then considers the resultant schedule and its Conclusions. endorsing a fin81 register of risks which are reviewed
throughout the year. along with emerging risks which n]ight affect the Company; any financial implications are incorporated
into the annual bud8¢l process.
The Board is sailsfied thar the major risks facing the Company have been identified and are being appropriaiely addressed.
In particular. the Board considers that the key risks currently facing the Company are a5 follow..
Maintaining income to support the activities undertaken. We look 10 diversify our sources of income, are PTudent in the
proj¢c¢s we take on, work with partner organisations where we deem this is effective, and keep a Close eye on costs.
addition, we maintain fijnds representing al least 3 months expenditure in the Company's bank accounts. acknowledging ihai
some of these funds may be required to cover necessary expenditure in che absence of previously aniicipaied in¢ome.
Loss of key staff and high siaff turnover. We aim to be an employer of choice. We recognise the importance of
providin8 sraff with a positive working environment. I livin8 wage. and the flexibility to maintain an appropriaie work-life
balance. Wc also seek lo balance the challenge of maintaining pay and benefits at an appropriate level. We regularly
benchmark salaries paid with indusry noms. As such, we have a relatively stsble staff population.
Reputational damage leading lo an inability lo m¢et our aims and obje¢tives. We undertake regular DBS checks for all
staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable people, have safeguarding officers and comprehensive child
protection, quality and diversity, health and safety, food hygiene, fire risk. complaints, expenses and data protection
policies in place. Specific training is given where appropriate to volunteers and employees to help mitigate risks. YD is
monitored by Ofsted.
Impact of Governrnent poliey on grant income payable to Young Dis¢overers, Ihe tax r¢gim¢ th¢ Company falls under, or
on the use of volunteers. Although these aspects cannot be directly influenced by the Company. the Board regularly
reviews ihe effec(iveness of ils strategic direction as well a5 monitors and seeks advice on changes, and pO￿ntial changes. in
Government policy.
The Board can confirn Ihat systems bave been established 10 enable regular Teports to be produced so that the necessary
steps can be taken lo manage ihese risks.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRu￿EEs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Company and Charity law require Directors to prepare a Directors, Report and the financial statements in accordance with
appli¢able law and regulations.
The accounts for each financial year are required to give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Company and of
the surplus or deficit of the Company for that period.
ID preparing thes¢ accounts. the Directors are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
apply the methods and principles s¢1 out in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriatc lo do so.
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time,
the financial position of the company and to enable ihem lo ensure that the accounts ¢omply with the Companies Acl 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other [￿egularitieS.
The Directors have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Company has appropriate systems of iniernal control across
Ihe entire organisation. The systems of internal control are designed to provide rea.qonable but ftot absolute assurancc
against material misstatemcni or loss.
Statement as to Dlselo8ure of Informgtlon to the Independeni Examlntr
The Directors of the Company who held office at the date of approval of this r¢port confinn that, so far as they are each
aware, there is no relevant infornation of which the Independent Examiner is unaware and each Direcior has taken all the
steps thai he ought to have taken a5 a director lo mak¢ hitlls¢lf aware of any relevani inforn)alion and to establish thai the
Independent Examiner is aware of that infornation.
No members have required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with
section 249(2) of the Companies A¢1 2006. The direeiors acknowledge their responsibility for..
a. ensuring the company keeps aecounring records which comply with section 211. and
b. prcp4ring accounts which give & true and fair view of the slate of affair5 of the compny as at the end of its financial year
and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance wilh section 266, and which othenvise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts. so far as is applicable io the company.
RelAted parties
The Company has no related parties, other than as disclosed in Note 7 10 the A¢¢ounis, but has worked clos¢ly with many
different agencies. In particular the Directors value the support of Hertfordshire County Council. Dacorum Borough
Council and South Hill Church.
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies, exemption in preparing the report above.
ed by order of the board of trustees on Is
Appr
d signed on its behalf by:
Mr R G Oakes - Trustee
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH HILL CENTRE** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the South Hill Centre for the year ended 31st December 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). 

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for .independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a fellow member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners , which is one of the listed bodies. 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 

- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 

- -. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

- the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 

Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland [(FRS 102)]. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

J Irvinesmith 

Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners 

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex UNITED KINGDOM P020 7EG 

Date· .. 21 October 2025 ............................... _, ......... . 

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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECE.MBER 2024
2024
Total
fvnds
2023
Totsl
funds
Unrestrieted
fund
Restrtcted
fijnds
Notes
INCOME AND E,YDOWMEIYTS FROM
Donations and legacies
177,903
212,625
390528
264.499
Cbarltable a¢tlvlrfes
Rental Income
Activity fees
125,050
3,099
15.(X)D
16.890
140,050
19,989
183,984
18,118
Other trading activities
Investment income
13,359
13,439
19,104
Total
322 198
244J95
487 847
EXPENDITURE ON
Chari¢able actlvltles
Charitable AcEivilies
259
305 527
564 882
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
62￿3
63 159)
{60,932)
(7,596)
17
Net movement in funds
(316)
2,227
1,911
(7,596)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fiinds brought forward
259,074
1,098,203
1,3S7,277
1,364,873
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
258 758
I l(Kl 430
1357 277
The notes fonn part of these financial ststements
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
STATEmE￿T OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Tot41
funds
2023
Total
nds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
No
FIXED ASSETS
Tarkgible assets
io
32,186
1,556,Ol8
1,588,204
1.595.010
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12,404
12,404
291420
22.491
259018
12
257J68
46,456
303,824
281.509
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(30,796)
(46.166)
(76,962)
(43,511)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
226 572
290
237 998
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
258,758
1,556J08
1,815,066
1,833,008
CREDITORS
Amountb falling due after more than one year
14
(440,878)
(440,878)
(460,731)
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
16
(15,000)
(15.000)
(15,000)
NET ASSETS
258 758
1100 430
1357 277
FUNDS
Unrestricted fvnds
Restricted fijnds
17
258,758
1100 430
259,074
1098,203
TOTAL FUNDS
1357 277
For the finan¢ial year ended 31st December 2024, the company was entitled to exemption under 477 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companie5. No members have required the wmpany to obtsin an audit of ils accounts for the year
ended 31 sl December 2024 in accordance with section 476 of tbe Companies Aci 2Crt)6.
Tbe direciors acknowledge their responsibilitie5 for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respeci io
accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These a¢count5 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions
applicable to companies subject to the sm811 companies, regirne.
The rm￿¢1￿ %'rre approved by the Board of Trn5tees and authorised for issue on .
and were signed on its behalf by:
MTGD
ri8hi - Trustee
The notes fom part of these financial statements
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Casb flow5 from operatlng activltles
Cash generated from operations
115 564
Net cash provided by operdting acitvities
Casb flows from investing actlvltie$
Purchase of tangible fixed as$ets
5.084)
Net cash used in investing activities
27 982)
Cash flows from financing aet5v5tles
Loan repayments in year
53 297)
Nei cash used in financing activities
55 1801
53.2971
ChAnge in casb 2nd eAsb equivalents In the
reportlng perlod
Cash And cash equlvalents at the be8lnnlog
of the reportlng perlod
32,402
(20.292)
259.018
279 310
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reportlng period
291420
259018
The note5 forn] part of these financial stst¢Dients
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SOUTH HILL CEIYTRE
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RECONCILIATION OF IYET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATINC
ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net iocomel(expenditure) for the reporting perlod (as per the Stalemen¢
of Financial Actlvities)
Adjustments for:
Depreeiatiort charges
Interesi on loan
De¢r¢asel(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in Creditors
1.911
(7.596)
34,788
36,405
10,087
34.593
35,596
(10,471)
14 033)
Ne¢ ¢*$b provlded by operatioD$
115 564
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN IYET DEBT
Ai 1.1.24
Cash flow
At 31.12.24
N¢1 Cash
Cash at bank
259.018
291420
259018
291420
Debt
Debts falling due within l year
Debts fallin8 due after l year
(17,700)
(1,078)
(18,778)
440
478 431>
459h56
219413
168
-16
The notes fonn pon of these financial statements
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTIING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of Ihc charity. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Siatem¢nl of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in ac¢ordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effeccive l January 2019),, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act
2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
INCOME
All iucome is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entirlement to the fund5. it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Building Fund income ￿e1Ved in 2006 from Hertfordshire Counry CouD¢iI is treated as a grant itj the charity'5
books, although in form it is prepaid rental for the use of part of the Early Years Centre by the Heaih Lane Nursery.
In the directors, opinion the substance of the receipt is that it is a grant which is noi repayable in the foreseeable
fijture.
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilitie5, or income and expenses, unless required or pern)itied by the
FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Other rechargeable expenses represent the share of operaiing cosis recovered from Heath Lane Nursery and other
users of ihe ¢harity's facilities.
Donations and all other re¢eipts from fundraising are reported gross and the related fundraising Cosis are reported in
other expenditure.
If the charity has deferred income, it in¢ludes such iftcome in the current year and shows the amounts released
from deferred income in previous accounting periods separaiely.
Gift Aid re¢¢ivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from ihe donor. Any Gift Aid amount
recovered on a donation is considered lo be part of that gift and is treated as an addition lo the sallTre fund as the
initial donation unless the donor of the tems of the appeal have specified othenvise.
The charity has received DO donations in kind during ihe period.
Int¢rest received is accounted for when received. Any lax recoverable relating to interest income is accounted for in
the same period as the related incom¢.
VOLUNTEERS
The value of volunteers, time is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors, Report.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities recognised a5 expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constTh¢tive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of ¢¢onomic benefits will be required in settlement and th¢ amount
of the obligaiion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified
under headirkgs that a88r¢gate all cost r¢lated to the cat¢80ry. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of Tesources.
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs
involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FIN￿NCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued
EXPENDITURE
The charity made no redundancy paynents during the reporting period.
The charity has creditors which are measured at settl¢m¢nt amounts less any trade discounts.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at ihe following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimaied useful life.
in accordance with estimated useful life of the property
2010 on cost
Freehold property
FixDJres. fittings & office Iy4uipmeni
TAK4TION
The Company has been granted charitable Status and is therefore not liable ro corporation tax on income insofar as
income is either not taxable under generdl principles or is spe¢ifi¢ally exempied by statute.
FUIYD ACCOUNTING
The Unrestricted Funds represent the unrestri¢ted iDcom¢ which is expendable at the discretion of the direetors in
the fijrtherance of the objects of the charity. Such bjnds ean be held in order to finance both working capital and
capital r¢sour¢¢s. Designated Funds are set up wher¢ the directors consid¢r it prudeni to provide rc5erves for special
purposes.
Restricted Funds are sel up where donor$ specify the purposes for which their donations can be used and
expenditure in respect of thes¢ purposes is spc¢ifi¢ally allocated 10 these fvnds.
RESERVES
The directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain. appropriate to the charity's needs and
described this in the Direciors, Report. Thi5 is based on the charity'5 size and the level of its financial commitments.
The directors aim Eo ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable ObJ￿tiveS even if there is
temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The directors will endeavour noi lo set aside funds
unDe¢¢s5arily.
DONATIOIYS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Gifts
Donations
Grants income
Gift aid tax claim
2,500
12,066
373,420
1,750
12,442
247,771
390 $28
264 499
Grant intome of £J73.420 includes £35i.700 from Local Government and £19.720 from Other Grant funders.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Other income
Other rechargeable income
Fundraising activities
I2￿43
852
18.460
556
88
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Interest received
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Activity
Facility hire and rental income Rental Income
Service charge
Rental Income
Fees paid
Activity fees
125,050
15,000
168,984
15.000
160.039
202 102
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
2024
2023
Charitable activities cost
564 882
564 882
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There ww¢ no Directors, remuneration or other benefits for the year end￿ 31 December 2024 llOT for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
The aggregate value of donations received from Directors or parties related to th¢ Director's during the year was
£1,8(K) (2023 - £4,300)
Parties connected to various Director5 ar¢ employed by th¢ company and received r¢muneration for services
rendered lo the company, as auihorised by Clause 5 (b) of the Memorandum of Association.
Those employed during the year and related to Directors are Brian Boggis's son-in-law, Jeremy Keeley {Centre
Development and Operations Managerl- hi5 daughter, Naomi Keelcy (Finance A551Stant of South Hill Cenrre). his
daughter Sorrel Hardcn (ReceplionisbQ]ousekeeper) and his granddaughter Farah Harden (Caretakin8 Assistant).
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINAYCIAL STATEmE￿,Ts- contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AIYD BENEFITS- CODtinued
They receival the following emoluments and employers Nl contributions:
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Employers Nl contributions
Employers pension
86,303
7,914
73,117
6,848
Direciors were reimbursed for out of pocket expenses inCU￿¢d in connection with the running of the company. All
such expenses are subject to the same intrnal Controls as any oiher ¢xpenditure.
TRu￿EES, EXPENSES
There were no
31 Decembw 2023.
trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Employers Nl contriburions
Pensions contributions
310,881
14,611
245,450
10.559
337
265 910
No employees re¢eived emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The avera8e monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
25
2024
The total amount paid to kw management personnel (including trustees and senior managemenil for their servi¢es
to the charit). totalled £81,i66 {2023 £88.788).
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- Contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging
2024
2023
DeprKiation
Independent Examiner's remuneration
34,788
34,594
io.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings
& office
equipments
Freehold
property
Totals
COST
Ai l January 2024
AdditiOll5
1,995,586
131,900
2,127,486
27.982
At 31 De¢¢mber 2024
1995 S86
159 882
155 468
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2024
Charge for year
413,390
119,086
532,470
At 31 December 2024
439
567 264
NET BOOK VALUE
Ai 31 December 2024
1556 018
32 186 ts￿204
At 31 December 2023
1582 196
1595 010
ii.
DEBTORS: AMOUIYTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade dcbtors
Other debtors
VAT
Prepayments and accrued income
8.499
645
571
16.528
623
1,168
12
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FJNANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.
CASH AT BANK
2024
2023
Other
restrieied
funds
General
funds
Young
Discoverers
Total
funds
Totaj
funds
Deposit Accounts
Santander Insthnt reserve
YD petry cash
Bank deposit account
81.299
81,299
52,936
78,256
52.43?
110726
157 182
128 326
Total
15.324
291420
259 018
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts Ise¢ Dote 15)
Trade creditors
Other creditors
A¢¢ruals and deferred income
Accrued expenses
18,778
5,782
1,669
49,583
17.700
4.052
1,439
19,155
DEFERRED INCOME
Amount(£)
19,155
(19,155)
49,583
49,583
Deferred income brought forward 01101124
Urilise in the year
Receipts in 2024. deferred lo 2025
Deferred iDcom¢ held as al 31112124
There are perforn)ance relating conditions that govern the amount of incom¢ that can be rteognised ai a given point
in lime.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans (see note 15)
460 731
Is.
LOANS
AD analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
Amounts f811ing between one and two year$..
Bank loans - 1-2 years
Amounts falling due between two and five ycar5'.
Bank loans - 2-5 years
56
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments..
Bllnk loans more than 5 years
365,767
389,931
16.
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
2024
2023
Redundancy pay provision
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
fvnds
Ai
31.12.24
At 1.1.24
Unrestrlct¢d funds
General fvnds
259,074
62,843
{63.159)
258,758
Restrieted fund5
Other restricted fund5
BBO Project
Building fund
Young Discoverer$
3,326
740
{110,983)
173,084
318
4,066
110,983
985,863
{62,583)
1,096,364
1.098203
I IOQ 430
TOTAL FUNDS
1357 277
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- tontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eondnued
Net movement in ￿nds. inclLided in the above are as follows=
Incomin8
resources
Resources
expended
Movemeni
in funds
Unrestricled funds
Gen¢rnl fitnds
322,198
(259J55)
62,843
Restrl¢ted funds
Other restricted fijnds
Building fund
Young Discoverer5
50,822
{47,496)
{62,583)
195.448)
3,326
(62,583)
193 773
305
60 932)
TOTAL FUNDS
566 793
564 882)
Cotnp2r#tives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Ai
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unre$trlcted funds
G¢n¢ral funds
254,380
4.694
259.074
Restricted fund8
BBO Project
Building fvftd
Young Discoverers
105.551
1.012,041
5,432
(26,178)
110,983
985,863
1 110493
12290)
1098 203
TOTAL FUNDS
1,364 873
1357 277
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contiDued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fvnd.8
Unrestrlcted funds
General funds
321.812
(317,118)
4,694
Restrlcted funds
BBO Project
Building fund
Young Discoverers
5,432
5,432
(26.178)
{26,178)
152 147)
160 603
166 035
178J25)
TOTAL FUNDS
487 847
495 443)
A cU￿¢￿t year 12 months and prior year 12 months combineA p0511ion is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
fijnds
At
31.12.24
Ai 1.1.23
Unrestrl¢ted funds
General fimds
254,380
67,537
{63,159)
258,758
Restricted funds
Other restricted funds
BBO Projeet
Building fund
Young Discovercrs
3.326
5,432
(88,761)
6.781
740
(110,983)
173,084
318
4,066
105,551
1,012,041
1,096,364
1110493
73 222)
1100430
TOTAL FUNDS
1.364.873
1359 188
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A cu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in ftmds. Tncluded in the above are as
follows..
Incoming
resourc
Resources
expend
Movemeni
in ￿ndS
Unrestrlcted fuDds
General funds
644.010
(576.473)
67.537
Restrieted funds
Other restricted fi)nds
BBO Project
Buildin8 fvnd
Young Discoverers
50.822
5.432
(47.496)
3,326
5.432
(88,761)
6.781
(88,761)
347 5951
354 376
410 630
483.852)
732221
TOTAL FUNDS
(1060 325)
5,685)
The Youn8 Discoverers fund represents fi]nds received and expended for our charity run pre-school.
Building fund represents fijnds received and expanded for the purchase renovation and maintcnanco of building.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related pany trdnsactions for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024.
19.
OTHER DISCLOSURE ISSUES
The charity docs not have any commitments not provided for in the a¢¢ounis.
The charity has not given any guarantees.
The charity has not received any loans secured OD any of its assets other than disclosed in Note 14 & 15 above.
Ai the year end the chariry did not have any contingent liabilities.
20.
RISK ASSESSMENT
The Directors are aware of the need to properly manage and mitigate the risks faced by the company. Details of how
the charity has a¢hieved thi5 are provided in the Directors, Report. The directors confirm that they have paid due
regard to the Chariry Commission guidance on risk assessment when adopting and implementing policies for the
chariry
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SOL TH HILL CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS - ¢ontlnued
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
21.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirements lo demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable PUTpo$es or "aims"
that are for th¢ publi¢ benefit. Details of bow the cbarity has achieved this are provided in the Directors, Report. The
directors confinn that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before
deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
22.
DECLARATIONS
Sufficient resources are held in appropriate fom to enable each fvnd io be applied in aecordance with any
restrictions imposed.
The trustees have not changed th¢ year end dale nor length of the charity's financial year.
The charity did not make any material eX-￿atIa payments during the year.
None of the charity's fixed assets have been revalued during the year.
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
20?4
2023
INCOME AND ENDOW,MENTS
Di>nAtions and legacles
Gift5
Donations
GranLS income
Gift aid tax claim
2,500
12,066
373,420
1,750
12,442
247.771
390,528
264.499
Other tradlng actlvltle$
Other income
Other rechargeable income
Fundraising activities
12,543
852
18.460
556
88
13,439
19,104
Investment Income
Interest received
2,787
2,142
CbArltAble activlties
Fees paid
Facility hirc and rcnlal income
Service charge
19,989
125,050
18.118
168,984
160 039
202 102
Totsl illeomln% resour¢es
566,793
487,847
EXPENDITURE
Charltable Actlvliles
Wag¢5
Rent and rates
Insurartee
PhotOCDpier
Accountancy fees
Cleaning and maintenance
Staff costs and trainin8
Operating costs
Utilities
Comput¢r expens¢s
YD- Service char£e
Carried forward
325.493
3,424
4,093
1,086
10,315
13,537
2,641
44,435
17,287
1,882
15,000
439,193
256,009
4,372
7,767
1,187
9,320
16,358
2,039
50,118
12,383
1.284
15,000
375,837
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SOUTH HILL CENTRE
DETAILED STATE.MENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Charitsble actfvlties
Brought forward
Redundancy pay
Pension
Bank loan interest
Organi5ers remuneration
Depreciation-freehold property
Dep￿lati0n-fixtureS fittings & computer
equipmenl
439,193
375,837
3,000
9.901
35,596
36.516
26.178
11,897
36,405
42,599
26,178
564 882
Total resources expended
Net Incomel(expendlture)
7.5961
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