EXETER GATEWAY CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1111396 PRINCIPAUREGISTERED ADDRESS". The Exchange Mount Pleasant Road Mount Pleasant Exeter EX4 7AE LEGAL STATUS The charity and its operations are governed by a constitution adopted on 17 March 2005. TRUSTEES.. Mrs H Foster (Chair) Mr A Morgan (Treasurer) Mrs R Leveridge Mrs E Walsh Mr C Jones Mrs A White Mr J Parke BANKERS: Lloyds Bank PIC 16 Highridge Road Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8HA ACCOUNTANTS: Karen Churchward (MAAT}
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I.AIMS The aim of the Exeter Gateway Centre (registered Charity l 111396) is to provide social and recreational activities and support for people with learning disabilities and to provide a safe and welcoming environment for them to meet. 2. BACKGROUND AND FINANCING Following successful fundraising in 2018, a major refurbishment was completed in 2019, modernising the interior, putting in a cloakroom & accessible toilets, & creating an outdoor covered space. These improvements marked a milestone in Exeter Gateway's development as a Major day-care centre and hub for adults with a learning disability living in Exeter & the surrounding areas. Although our long-held ambition to open 5 days a week was held up by the Covid pandemic, it was finally achieved in 2022. The closures of the pandemic period together with the gradual, cautious reopening are not forgotten, but are well behind us. The Centre has not only returned to its happy bustling self but has grown & flourished. Member numbers have increased, 2 additional support staff have been appointed & we have several long-temi volunteers. The Centre now offers an even greater range of activities & more individual attention can be given to members. This success in turn led us to wish for more space that can be used all the year round. The decision was made to seek funding to transforni the covered area into a proper room which will have 2 uses: a room with a sink for messy activities, which at times could become a quiet space with dedicated sensory equipment. Over the past year or more we have completed the stages of preparing for a build: plans drawn up, a builder engaged, planning pern]ission granted & sufficient funds raised, even down to specific aspects allocated to individual funders. We expect the build to start in July. nce completed, we look forward to the extra space & versatility the room will provide. 3. STAFFING The staff team is led very efficiently & ably by Daryl Boatman; senior support worker & Daryl's deputy is Carolyn Chapman who works 4 days a week. They are supported by Debbie Woodley {4 days), Jonathan Townhill (5 days), Sharyn Parkhouse (4 days) & Karen Miles (3 days). Karen is our newest suppoft. worker. she replaced Cody Burgess in September 2023 when Cody left to take up a university place. Exeter College continues to send students to do work placements at the Centre. We now have 5 regular volunteers. The Centre provides a five-dav service for up to 30 adults with learning diificulties per session. Activities provided include: Computer usage & basic tuition
Baking and cooking and preparing meals Art and crafts Growing plants in greenhouse and outside beds Educational games Walking football at a local leisure centre Seasonal activities An "Out and About" programme of outings Woodwork and 'upcycling' of small items of furniture Drama Music Pool & air hockey Through a programme of consultation with members, carers, staff and trustees, we continue to strive to enhance and expand the above range of activities. 4 TRUSTEES Trustees are elected at the AGM held in July. The Cliarity's policy forniulation and general management is directed by the Executive Committee of Trustees which meets approximately every two months. We are affiliated to Royal Mencap and also accept their articles of governance and adopt their policy statements as appropriate for our Centre. No remuneration is paid to the officers of the Charity; expenses are claimed as required. S RISK ASSESSMENT The fees rose in June 20?4 to £30 per session, which represents extremely good value for our members. Adopted at the AGM on I l July 2024 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by Alan Morgan Hon Treasurer
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to= Examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act) To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charty Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act). and To stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examine, report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiners, statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (1) Which gives me aSonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with s41 of the 1993 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have been met., or (21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. IfvLJ Karen Churchward (MAAT) 69 Farm Hill Exeter EX4 2LW Date: 27 July 2023
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Notes Year Ended 3110312024 Year Ended 3110312023 No. 1 Account RECEIPTS Donations, legacies and other similar receipts Charitable Donations GrantslFundraising Operating activities to further to Charities Objectives 7.073 116,364 126,622 TOTAL RECEIPTS 126.622 123,437 PAYMENTS Direct Charitable Expenditure Salaries and Expenses 72,509 119,953 100,536 Other Expenditure Management and Administration - Prop R&R 3 New Equipment Purchased Professional Fees Depreciation 14,801 11,399 1,061 1,535 2,150 16,951 13,995 114 531 Net (Payments)IReceiptsl for the year NEW BUILD ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 No. 2 Account Year Ended Year Ended 3110312024 3110312023 Fund-raising to 31 March 2023 Fund-raising 12m 31 March 2024 Build costs 12m 31 March 2024 36,650 33,650 7,500 13092) Balance at 31 March 2024 28,058 33,650 Professional fees relating to the New Build were expensed through No.2 Account
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Year Ended Year Ended 3110312024 3110312023 FIXED ASSETS - Building - at cost 35,000 35.000 New Build - at cost 137474 131 882 172,474 166,882 CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Bank 40 680 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET WORTH AT BALANCE SHEET DATE 213 154 223 435 COMPRISING. No 1 Bank Account Balan Bought Forward 01 April 2023 22,904 No. 1 Bank Account Net (Payments) /Reipts for the year 13,998 No 1 Bank Account Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024 12,622 22,904 Add: Restricted Fund Balance Building 35,000 35, 000 New Build - Net to date - incl Professional Fees 137,474 131,882 No 2 Bank Account Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024 28 058 Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024 213 154 223 436
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 As at 3110312024 As at 3110312023 NET MONETARY ASSETS Bank Current Accounts No 1 Account - Mainstream 12.622 22.903 No 2 Account- New Build 40,680 56,553 Adopted on 11 July 2024 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by Alan Morgan Hon Treasurer
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following accounting policies have bn used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Charity's accounts. Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared on a reiptS and payments basis except for the statement of Assets and Liabilities which has been prepared on an accruals basis and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. They have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Voluntary income The value of voluntary income is recognised in the accounts when it is received Funds The funds of the charity are mostly unrestricted. One donation was for the purpose of the centre new fitted kitchen but had no restrictions and so there is one Designated Fund as indicated. One donation was Restricted to the purpose of purchasing the Building. The Donator wishes to remain anonymous. I. DONATIONS RECEIVED The following donations were reiVed during the year:_ 2024 No l Account Buildin Account Garfield Weston 7,500 Total
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202 2. EMPLOYEES No employee reiVed emoluments in excess of £60,000 during 202312024. The Charity employed an average of six people during the year. 3. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 2024 2023 Insurance 1,266 1,577 Miscellaneous - incl Propety repairs and renewals 13,535 9,822 14,801 11.399 4. PROFESSIONAL FEES 2024 2023 HR Support 1,650 2,346 Accountancy 500 2,150 2,346 16,951 13.745 5. FIXED ASSET REGISTER- Incl DEPRECIATION Balan brought forward New Build Additions 2018-19 Additions 2019-20 Additions 2023-2024 Depreciation 2022-23 OBalance Carried forward 35.000 15,000 116,882 5,592 172,474 166,882