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2025-12-31-accounts

BAKEWELL TOWN & COMMUNITY TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 DECEMBER 2025

Company Registration Number 5687413 Charity Number 1113707

DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE

Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY

BAKEWELL TOWN & COMMUNITY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Contents Page
Members of the board and professional advisers 1
Trustees’ annual report annual report 2-6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10-18

BAKEWELL TOWN & COMMUNITY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Board of Trustees

The Directors of the charitable company (the Charity) are its Trustees for the purpose of Charity Law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.

Directors Mrs. A. Bentley Mrs. H. K. Horrod Mr. M. J. R. Horrod Mrs P. E. Lunn resigned 8[th] October 2025 Registered office Bakewell Town Hall The Square Bakewell DE45 1BT Trading Address Bakewell Town Hall The Square Bakewell DE45 1BT Independent Examiner Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Trustees, who are also Directors for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2025.

STRUCTURE , GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Bakewell Town and Community Trust is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 December 2005. It was registered at Companies House on 25 January 2006 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 7 April 2006. Membership of the Trust is open to anyone over 18 years of age and local organisations within Bakewell and surrounding area. Members agree to contribute £10 in the event of the charity being wound up.

Trustees

The Trustees are charged with taking forward the management and maintenance of Bakewell Town Hall as a public asset managed and refurbished through a charitable organisation.

Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association one-third of the Directors are required to retire at each annual general meeting.

Trustee Induction and Training

All trustees have been provided with information packs on their roles and responsibilities and are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events.

Organisation

The Board of Trustees administers the Charity. It meets regularly and is supported by staff and volunteers.

Risk Management

The Trustees have recognised risks that the Charity may face in relation to the implementation of the business plan.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objects of the charity are:

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individuals and community groups who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.

The Main Objectives for 2025 were:

SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO THESE OBJECTS

In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustees meetings ensuring that an acceptable proportion of use is by community groups.

The membership of the Charity is open to all individuals irrespective of race, gender or any other personal circumstances.

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Looking back at our objectives that we set for last year I would like to recognise the effort that has gone in to making a successful outcome in all areas. Thanks to our wonderful team including our volunteers who have worked hard to ensure we continue to provide, maintain and improve the Town Hall as a venue to go to for the community. We welcome our new caretaker Sarah as part of that team.

Reluctantly in October Pat Lunn has stepped down as Trustee, Director and Company Secretary due to deteriorating health. We have now changed the Trusts registered address to the Town Hall. Pat is always on hand to offer advice and guidance when needed.

We welcome our many new members and thank them for their support over the year wether it be volunteering or attending our events

A number of improvements have taken place in 2025. Due a problem with pigeons in the light well becoming a H&S concern, netting has been installed to prevent them from roosting. The

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carpet in the council chamber has been replaced. Most of the painting in the hall ways has been completed.

Then we have the Mural in the Assembly room. Following a great deal of research and detective work, an information board detailing its history, provided by Archaeological Research Services, was unveiled. The reveal was well attended including Derbyshire’s Lord Lieutenants representative and a talk given by Stephen Cotes. This was supported by generous donations.

The Trust has provided a home for Bakewell U3A’s beautiful embroidery’s depicting the history of Bakewell which can be seen on the walls of the hallway and upper landing.

We were successful in obtaining a grant from DDDC UKSPK Community Resilience Fund to enable us to fit Solar panels. This was also supported by BTC and ourselves in match funding the shortfall. As of March 2026 this is now up and running and showing promising results

The Trust thanks you all for the support we receive from members and our good relationship with the Town Council with help in maintaining the Town Hall as a venue for the Community.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees recognise the risks in relation to implementation of the business plan as the Charity seeks to establish a firm financial base to meet its responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Town Hall and internal refurbishment:

FINANCIAL REVIEW.

In addition to membership fees, financial support has been received during this period from: Bakewell Town Council, together with a grant from UKSPF Community Resilience Grant administered by Derbyshire Dales CVS for Derbyshire Dales District Council, and private donations. We continue to tightly control operating costs.

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YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Major improvements currently being considered for implementation within the next two years will be dependent on external funding being obtained. Much emphasis is now being placed on marketing our rapidly improving facilities and developing new business opportunities.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The prime objective is to efficiently manage and develop facilities within the Town Hall for the benefit of the community as a whole. We are looking to develop stronger ties with local organisations and to ensure that the development meets their needs, and to establish best business practice in the management of the Trust’s activities and the employment and welfare responsibilities of our staff. Further external funding is being sought, and marketing and promotion activities are ongoing.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In accordance with Company Law, as the Company’s Directors, we certify that:

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

Derby Community Accountancy Services were appointed as independent examiners during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in office. A resolution to re-appoint them as independent examiner will be put to the members at the annual general meeting.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by the trustees on 6th May 2026

Signed on behalf of the trustees:

Helen K Horrod

Helen K, Horrod Chair The Board of Trustees

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BAKEWELL TOWN & COMMUNITY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

I report on the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 8 to 17 .

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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

M Newey

Mark Newey ACMA Date : 6 May 2026 Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
Income from:
Donations plus gift aid
3
Charitable activities
4
Membership fees
5
Investment income
6
Total incoming resources
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
7
Net (expenditure) income
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 1
January 2025
Fund balances at 31
December 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Year to 31
Dec 2025
Total Funds
Year to 31
Dec 2024
£
£
£
£
3,743
-
3,743
1,794
125,533
-
125,533
137,677
610
-
610
490
625
-
625
702
130,511
-
130,511
140,663
4,633
-
4,633
2,736
123,018
3,905
126,923
118,308
127,651
3,905
131,556
121,044
2,860
(3905)
(1,045)
19,619
-
-
-
-
2,860
(3,905)
(1,045)
19,619
78,695
13,357
92,052
72,433
81,555
9,452
91,007
92,052

The company had no new or discontinued activities during the year.

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BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Stock
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
The funds of the charity:
Restricted
15
Unrestricted – general reserves
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TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 16
2025
£
7,956
591
86,533

95,080
(14,002)

£

9,929
81,078

91,007

91,007

9,452
81,555

91,007
2024
£
11,144
477
73,299

84,920
(7,010)
£
14,142
77,910

92,052

92,052

13,357
78,695

92,052

For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:-

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

These financial statements were approved by the directors and authorised for issue on 6 May 2026 and are signed on their behalf by:

Helen K Horrod

Helen K. Horrod Chair, Board of Trustees

Company Registration Number: 5687413

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Company information

its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 December 2005. It was registered at Companies House on 25 January 2006 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 7 April 2006. Membership of the Trust is open to anyone over 18 years of age and local organisations within Bakewell and surrounding area. Members agree to contribute £10 in the event of the charity being wound up.

1.1 Accounting convention

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it apples from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The accounts are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the company Monetary amounts in these financial statements to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention apart from freehold property that is carried at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

These accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 which is the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The date of transition to FRS 102 was 1 January 2015 and there is no impact on the reported financial position and financial performance for the previous period by the transition to FRS 102.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.4 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Gifts in kind have been included at market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.

1.5 Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings which aggregate all costs relating to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in the support of the charitable activities.

1.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits/

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

1.12 Depreciation

Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows:-

Asset Type Depreciation Policy
Plant & Machinery 10%
Office Equipment 25%
Fixtures & Fittings 25%
First Floor Kitchen 15%
Ground Floor Kitchen 15%
Bar & Bar Room 15%
Stage 15%
Streaming Screen 25%
Sound system 25%

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the directors 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 estimated and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

3. Donations

Total Funds Total Funds
Unrestricted Restricted Year to 31 Dec Year to 31
Funds Funds 2025 Dec 2024
£ £
£
£
Donations 3,743 - 3,743 1,711
Gift Aid - - - 83
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3,743 - 3,743 1,794
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4. Income from charitable activities

Total Funds
Total Funds
Unrestricted Restricted Year to 31 Dec Year to 31 Dec
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £
£
£
Grants 8,967 -
8,967
23,000
Room Hire 44,784 -
44,784
38,296
Rent Income 17,957 -
17,957
16,884
Events Income 53,463 -
53,463
58,738
Miscellaneous Refreshments 152 -
152
501
Other charitable income 210 -
210
258
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125,533 -
125,533
137,677
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Membership fees
Total Funds Total Funds
Year to 31 Year to 31
Dec 2025 Dec 2024
£ £
Annual membership fees
610
490
_____ _____
610 490
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Investment income
Total Funds Total Funds
Year to 31 Year to 31
Dec 2025 Dec 2024
£ £
Bank interest receivable (unrestricted)
625
702
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5. Membership fees

6. Investment income

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7. Analysis of expenditure

Staff costs
Recruitment Costs
Independent services
Costs associated with events
Promotion
Utilities
Office
Building Repairs and Maintenance
Insurance
Licences
Accountancy, payroll and software
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous Expenses
Depreciation
Bad debt
Total Funds
Year to 31
Dec 2025
£
52,130
-
1,467
26,666
4,633
21,053
2,538
13,420
1,349
660
1,985
361
395
4,214
685

131,556
Total Funds
Year to 31
Dec 2024
£
41,543
57
6,925
34,848
2,737
16,952
2,721
7,767
2,409
836
1,893
89
61
2,206
-

121,044

Expenditure on charitable activities was £126,923 (2024: £118,307) of which £3,905 (2024:£1,643) was restricted.

8. Net (expenditure)/income

Net (expenditure)/income for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):

2025 2024
£ £
Independent Examiner’s Fees 800 800
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

9. Directors and key management personnel

The key management personnel of the charity consist of the trustees. The trustees did not receive remuneration.

10. Employees

The average monthly number of persons employed (full time equivalent) during the year was

Year to Year to
31 Dec 2025 31 Dec 2024
No No
Charitable activities 2 2
___ ___
2 2
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Employment costs
Year to 31 Year to 31
Dec 2025 Dec 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 48,349 39,190
Social security costs - -
Pension costs 3,781
2,353
52,130
41,543

No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11. Fixed assets

Fixed assets
consisted of :-
Cost as at
01/01/2025
Additions
Cost as at
31/12/2025
Depreciation as at
01/01/2025
Depreciation
charge
Depreciation as at
31/12/2025
Net Value at
31/12/2025
Office
Eqpmt,
Fixtures
& fittings
Plant &
Eqpmt
Kitchens
Bar &
Bar
Room
Stage
Streaming
Screen
Sound
System
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
62,002
12,415
32,209
7,484
15,858
6,198
6,144
142,310
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,002
12,415
32,209
7,484
15,858
6,198
6,144
142,310
47,859
12,415
32,209
7,484
15,858
6,198
6,144
128,167
4,214
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,214
52,073
12,415
32,209
7,484
15,858
6,198
6,144
132,381
9,929
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,929

12. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 6,881 10,618
Accrued Income - -
Prepayments 1,075 526
Sundry debtor - -
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7,956 11,144
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13. Stock

2025 2024
£ £
Bar stock 591 477
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
591 477
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14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024

£
£
Trade creditors 617 5,809
Accruals 800 750
Deferred Income 12,077 -
Taxation and social security 491 451
Pensions 17
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14,002 7,010
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Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds
At Incoming Outgoing At
1 Jan 31 Dec
2025 2025
£ £ £ £
General reserve 78,695 130,511 (127,651) 81,555
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Total unrestricted funds 78,695 130,511 (127,651) 81,555
Restricted funds
Derbyshire Dales District Council 13,357 - (3,905) 9,452
------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Total restricted funds 13,357 - (3,905) 9,452
Total funds 92,052 130,511 (131,556) 91,007
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15. Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

General reserve

General reserves are the free reserves.

Restricted Funds

Derbyshire Dales District council provided funding for new stacking chairs and other agreed improvements.

16. Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible Other
fixed assets net assets Total
Unrestricted funds £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 477 81,078 81,555
Restricted funds 9,452 - 9,452
______ _____ _____
Total funds 9,929 81,078 91,007
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17. Related party transactions

The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure.

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