Charity registrdtion number 1113854 (England and Wales) Company registration nurnbor 05743952 SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr G M Lawman Mr H Tailor Ms E F Turvey Mr B SkFttTall MrDPery Mrs H Saunders Mrs V Wlkinson Charlty number 1113854 Company number 05743952 Registered office 1-3 Orient Vway Wellingborough Northants NN8 1AF Independent examiner JeTViS & Partners 30 Harborough Road Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 7A2
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED CONTENTS Page Trustees. re Statement o trustees. responsibilities Independen examinerfs report Statement o financial activities Balan she Notes to the nancial statements 7-16
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financÈal slatements have been prepared in accordan with the accounling policies set out in note 1 to tho financial slalements and comply wilh the charty's goveming documenl. the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP 'Awunting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice appIable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appIlble in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102}". ObJe¢tlves and actlvltles To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the Wellingborough area, and in particular tho advanGement of eduGation, the furtheran of health and relief of poverty, dislress and sickness. In furtherance of the above objects, but not further or otheThvise. lo use every means at its disposal to further the work of existing Voluntary and Statutory b(Klies in the ¢x)mmunty without detracting in any way from their own purpose or autonomy. To procure and provide infom7ation. To circulate any written material, graluttously or otherwise. appropriale to its wrxk. To promote, enCUrage or undertake experimental wo( Public beneflt The transport ServIS provide a direct benefft to indivKluals Wlthin the community. enabling those who would otherwise be isolated and unable to access public transport to attend medical appointments and undertake social aclivilies. Achlevements and performance The year lo 31 March 2025 saw passenger numbers increase to Pfe-covid levels at last. We signed a contract with North Northamplonshire Counal for a DRT Servi in the north of the county which will considerably improve our cashflow. The contract wsth Rushden and Higham Ferrers town Councsls continues surxessfully, with member numbers increasing by the month. Trustees remain hopeful that ntracts wtth other town and parish councils will emerge in the coming months and years. on again, we thank our dedicated staff and volunteers for their loyal Servi dursng this pasl year. Flnanclal revlew There was a surplus for the year of £21.446. (2024.. deficit £3.990) Unrestricted funds amounted to £21,446 {2024.' £28.945) Restricted funds amounted to £Nil {2024- £15,000) Structure. govemance and management The charity is controlled by its goveming document. a deed of trust. and constitutes 8 limiled company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and who served during the year and up lo the date of signature of the financial statements were= Mr G M Lawman Mr H T Tailor Ms E F Turvey Mr B Skittrall Mr D Perry Mrs H Saunders Mrs V Wilkinson (Resigned 8 April 2025) (Resigned 18 May 2024) Recruitmont and appointrnent of new trustees The charrty is entiled lo have a maximum of 10 trustees who are elected from individuals or organisational members al tne Annual General Meeting. A maximum of one third of the truslees retire by rotation according lo their length of time in office, and all may stand again for eleclion at the Annual General Meeting. In¢ome from grants and donations Donations and gifts amounted to £6.686 this year (2024 £9,956). A total of £23.777 (2024 £20.381) was received in grants. These were from.. 2025 2024 Finedon Council- bus service proposal BSOG Wellibus 1.000 11.9 NHS- grant agreement 11,817 11.747 Governmant Contract# A total of £328.94412024 £128.550) was re¢eNed in grants. These were from.. 2025 2024 North Northamptonshire Council - DRT SerVe contract North Northamptonshire Council _ Communty transport grant North Northamptonshire Council - seICe level agreement Rushden & Higham Town Councils bus service agreement 231.302 23,550 16,320 57.772 23.550 25,CM)O 80,000 The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mrs H Saunders Chair of Trustees 24 December 2025
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors of Shire Community Services Limtled for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial slalemenls in accordan with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounling Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare finanual slalements for each fin8noal year which gNe a true and falr view of the state of affairs of Ihe charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that year. In preparin9 these ffinancial statements, the trustees are required to.. - select suitable accountin9 polioes and then apply them consistently: - obseNe the methods and prinuples in the Charrties SORP- - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subjed to any material departureB disclosed and explained in the financial slalements., and prepare the finanaal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thal the chartty will conlinue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that di5dose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Ihe charity and enable them to ensure that the financial slalements comply with Ihe Companies Act 20¢%. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteclion of fraud and other irregularities.
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED I report to the trustees on my examination of the finanaal statements of Shire Community Serlices Limited {the charity) for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025. Responslbilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law). you are responsible ft)r Ihe preparation of the financial slalements in accordance wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the financial slalements of the tharity are nol required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Acl 2006 and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carying out my examination I have folk)wed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) ol the Chaiities Act 2011. Independent examinerfs statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,OIXI. the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in sedion 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011.1 confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination b9cau8e l am g member of ICAEW. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confimi Ihal no matters have come to my attention in nneCtiOn wfth thè examination gimng me cause to believe that in any material respect. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by se(Xion 386 of the Companies Aol 2006. the financial statements do nol accord wtth those records. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requ1MentS of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial stslements grve 8 true and fair view. which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination.. or the financial statements have not been prepared in ardance with the methods and Pfinciples of the Statement of Recommended Praclice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo ¢harilies pParIng their financial slalemenls in acwrdance with the Finan(ial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come acros5 no other matters in Connection wrth the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enab a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. JeNls & Partners 30 Harborough Road lfjngsthorpe Northamplon NN2 7AZ 24 December 2025
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Totsl Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 Notes 2024 Incomo from: Donations and legacies Charitable actimties Other trading activities Investments 18.646 283.290 271,172 57,772 289.818 341,062 158.887 207,805 396 245 15.000 173,887 207,805 194 245 Tolal Income 302,174 328,944 631,118 367.333 15.000 382.333 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable acliwties 280,728 280,728 343.944 343,944 371,323 371,323 Total expendlture 280.728 343.944 624.672 371.323 371.323 Net InGomel{expenditurel and movement In funds 21.446 (15.(N)o) (3.990) 15,000 11,010 Reconclllation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 28.945 15,000 43,945 32.935 32,935 Fund balancos at 31 March 2025 50.391 50.391 28.945 15.000 43,945 The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. AN ino)me and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assots Tangible assets 14 295 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15 86,342 24,865 15.120 45.433 111.207 60.553 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year 16 (61.496) (16,903) Net current assets 49,711 43,650 Total assets less current liablllties 50,391 43,945 The furtd5 of the charity Restricted income funds UnrestTiCted funds 17 18 15,01)0 28,945 50.391 50,391 43,945 The company is entiued to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in se(aion 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The director acknowledges his SponSIbl1111eS for complying with the rw4uirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These finan21 statements have been prepared in ar£ordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The flnancial slalements were approved by Ihe trustees on 24 December 2025 Mrs H Saunders Chatr of TTUStoe$ Company registration number 05743952 (England and Wales)
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policies Charity inforniatlon Shire Community Services Limited is a private company limited by guarantee inwrporated in England and dles. The registéred office is 1-3 Orient Way. Wellingborough. Northants, NN8 1AF. 1.1 A¢¢ounting convèntion The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the charÉiYs governing document, the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the prowsions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a stalement of ash flows. The financlal statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional encY of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £ The financial statements have been prepared under the histoncal cost convention. Imod¢fi¢d to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to indude investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair valuel. The prineipal accounting polirAes adopted are set out bel¢)w. 1.2 Going ¢oncem At the time of approving the financial statements. the truslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustee$ continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the finanoal statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are availabte for use at the disrxetion of the trustees in furtheTance of Iheir charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject lo specifi¢ condits'ons by donors or grantors a5 to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the reslricted funds are set out in the notes to the ffinancial statements. Restrtcted funds of £15.000 has been received and will be utilised in the next accounting year and has en carried forward. Endowment funds are Subje lo specA'fic conditions by donors that the rAPital must be maintained by the charity. 1.4 Income Incom8 Is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any perfom)ance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured retiably. and il is probable that Inrne will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipl. Other donations are recognised once the charlty has been notrfied of the donation. unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation lo donations received under Gtft Aid or de&ds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are rewgnised on receipt or othefwise rf the tharity has been notrfied of an impeThlin9 distrFbution, Ihe amount is known. and receipt is expecled. If the amount is not knovm, the legacy is treated as a contingent asseL
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A¢¢ounting policies (Continuodl Expenditure 13 recognised once Ihere is a legal or conslructive obligation to Iransfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of eo)nomic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendilure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct $t$ and shared cosls. including support costs invofved in undertaking each actiwty. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attribable lo a single activity are apportioned betsveen those actiwties on a basis consistent with the use of reSours. Central staff costs a allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreatIon charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. 1.5 Tanglble flxed assets Tangible fixed as5els are initialty measured at cosi and subsequently measured at cost or valualion. net of depreciation and any impaimienl losses. Depreuation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over thair useful lives on the following bases-. Computers 33.3% on cost The gain or bss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between th8 sale proceeds and the carrylng value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.6 Impaimient of fixed assets Al each reF)Qrting end date, the Gharity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assels to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaim)ent k)ss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of Ihe asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (rf any). 1.7 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-lemi liquid investments with original maturities of three month5 or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafis are shown within borrowings in Current liabilities. 1.8 Financial Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Sedion 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of ils financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the ¢haritys balanGe sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrurnent. Financial assets and liabilities ale offset. wtth the net amounts presented in Ihe financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise th8 asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basi¢ financial assets Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initialy measured at Iransactioll prre induding transaction costs and are subsequently Caled at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constilules 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.
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting poll¢les {Conllnued), Basic financlal Ilabllltles Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initiaNy recognised at transaction pri unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt illstrument is measUd at the present value of the future payments discounted at a markel rate of interest. Financial liabifities classified as payable within one year are nol amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate rnethod. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or semces that have been aCqUid in the ordinary course of , operations from supplieTS. Arnounts payable are dassified as currenl liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabiif(ies. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction pre and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Dereeognhlon of Ilnanclal liabllities Financial liabilities are dereojgnised when the charity's contrarAual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.9 Employee bènefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's Se$ a received. Temiination benefrts are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonslrabty Commitled to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide lermination benefits. Critlcal aGcountlng estlmates and Judgements In the application of the charity's accounting poliaes. the trustees are required to make judgements. estimate5 and assumptions about the carrying amounl of assets and liabilit18$ that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and assocrated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are consided to be relevant. Actual results may drffer from these eslimates. The estimates and undertying assumplions are revrewed on an ongoing basis. Revision5 to accounting estimates are recognised in Ihe period in whith the estimate is revised where Ihe revision affects only that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both (Jjrrent and future periods. In¢orne from donations and legacles Unrestricted Restrl¢ted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Tolal 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Grants 6,686 11,0 6.686 283.132 9,956 148,931 271.172 9,956 163.931 15.¢XIO 18.646 271.172 289.818 158,887 15.000 173.887
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from other tradlng activitles Unrestri¢tsd Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Fundraising events 398 Income from investments Unrestricted Unrestrl¢ted funds funds 2025 2024 Inter85t receivable 245 Expendlture on rnislng funds Unrestrictsd Unrestricted funds nds 2025 Fees and funds raised Support costs 280,728 371.323 Expendire on charitable aGtiYities Heading
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2025 Direct Costs Staff costs Motor expenses Vehicle lean9 176.069 36.000 131,875 343,944 Analysls by fund Restricted funds 343,944 12-
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support costs Support Governance costs osts 2025Support $1S Govemance costs 2024 Staff costs Depreciation Radar keyslconsumables Insurance Calss Motor vehide expense$ Equipment leasing Other motor & travel expenses Telephone Repair$ & maintenance 91,303 27.234 634 118,537 142.351 24.186 166.537 1.090 141 8.584 5,977 32.357 63.639 141 6,696 5,977 32,357 62.284 9.073 24.785 21,413 2,421 11,494 24.785 21,413 665 1.888 665 1.355 1.533 1.725 1.533 9.571 3.524 975 1.200 1.327 975 6,683 3,556 7.846 3.524 5.483 2,229 Accountancy Legal and professional Rent 2,250 46.550 24.000 6.051 1.394 144 1.875 2,250 46.550 24.000 6.051 1.394 144 1.875 2,296 38,250 24,000 3,385 2.633 4.727 1.862 2,296 38,250 24,000 3,385 2,633 4.727 1.862 Postage and stationery Publicity Bank charges Subscriptions & publications IT consumables 285 5,963 285 5.963 331 4,300 331 4.300 149.892 130.836 280.728 253.308 118,015 371,323 Analysed beeen Charitable aTrtIeS 149.892 130,836 280.728 253,308 118,015 371,323 10 Not rnovement in funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is stated after thargingl{crediting)'. Fees payable for the independent examination of the ¢hariWs ffinanGial statements Depreciation of owned langible fixed assets Loss on disposal of tangible fixèd assets 340 294 1,090 11 Trustees None of the trustees {or any persons connected viith them) received any remuneration or benefrts from the charity during the year. 13-
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Employees The average monthty number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Staff & management 17 15 Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Drivers hours 116.237 176.069 75,299 85,908 292.306 161,207 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more Ihan £60,000. 13 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because al ils income is applied for tharitable purposes. 14 Tangible fixed assets Comput• Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 4,025 1,020 1367). At 31 March 2025 4,678 Depreciation and Impainnent Al 1 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year Eliminated in respecl of disp05als 3.731 340 1731 At 31 March 2025 3.998 Carrylng amount Al 31 March 2025 680 At 31 March 2024 295 14-
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due wlthln one year. Trade debtors Olher debtors Prepayments and accrued income 71.524 7,529 7,289 2,373 7,682 5,065 88,342 15,120 16 Credltors". amounts falling due withln one year 2025 2024 Other taxation and soual security Trade ueditors Accnjals and deferred income 8.554 51.742 1,200 2.619 13.084 1,200 61.496 16,903 17 Reslrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. At 1 Aprfl 2024 Incoming Resources At 31 March resource$ expended 2025 North Northants Council North Northants Council- DRT Service contract North Northants Council- Community transport grant North Northanls Council- Semce level agreement Rushden & Higham Council bus seNce agreement 15,OCKI (15.000) (231.302) 231.302 23.550 (23,5501 16.320 (16.320) 57.772 (57.772) 15.0 328.944 {343.944} Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources At 31 Mah expended 2024 North Northanls Coun¢il 15,(K)O 15.000 15-
SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Unr05tricted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include designated fvnds whith have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for speryfic purpose$. At 1 April 2024 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 March expended 2025 General funds 28,945 302.174 (280.728) 50,391 Previous year. At 1 Aprll 2023 Incomin9 resources Resources At 31 Mar¢h expended 2024 General funds 32,935 367.333 (371.323) 28.945 19 Anatysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds 2025 Restritted funds 2025 Total 2025 At 31 March 2025: Tangible assets Current assetsloiabilities) 680 49.711 680 49,711 50,391 50,391 Unrestri¢ted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 March 2024: Tangible assets Current asset(lIabIlItIes) 295 28.650 295 43.650 15,000 28,945 15.000 43,945 20 R&lated party transactions There were no disclosable related paty transarAions during the year (2024 - none). -16-