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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05985626 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1117544
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE
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Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charitws aim is to develop and deliver services to all sensory impaired people and to provide amenities at
the Slough and District Deaf Centre, Windmill Road, Slough.
The trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public benefit
when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular the trustees consider
how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The trustees consider that the activities undertaken at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, as set out under
signrficant activities below, are in accordance with this guidance.
Significant activities
The state of the art building originally costing £497,366 was opened in November 2008. This was partially
funded by a £190,000 loan from Futurebuilders England, which has now been fully repaid, but mainly by the
deaf community following 5 years fundraising by the Slough Deaf Centre Management Committee. including a
substantial donation from a fomier member, Margaret Burley.
There is still ovenmhelming support for the development of our sensory needs resource centre, where the
following services are made available in partnership with Health, Council, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carer
group partners..
infomiation officer to assist with correspondence, benefit applications and reviews, accessing information
and other services.,
young carers group - including children of deaf parents.
family support worker for deaf parents.,
interpreter support for hospital and education meetings and appointments,.
support for deaf people to find and get into work- including work preparation.
- Asian deaf women's grouplother deaf minority groups.,
sign language classes for hearing parents, siblings, relatives.,
parenting classes for deaf parents and hearing parents of deaf children,.
static display of environmental equipment and manufacturerfs leaflets. with equipment officer attending
a drop in session, fortnightly or once a month-
health professionals to offer, through health promotion programmes, information on various medical
conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, sexual health, women's health, healthy eating I diet.,
support for deaf people with addilional needs to either attend college l access college or to offer individually
tailored sessions to learn numeracy, literacy and basic skills.,
social dub for the deaf I blind and hard of hearing.
The building replaced the long-established Slough Deaf Social Club on the same site. The former 'Timber'
building, built by the deaf community and opened in 1960, was demolished in December 2007 after falling into
disrepair.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain the unrestricted fund at a level that is deemed to be sufficient to cover
the wnning costs of the charity and make payment as they fall due. This is after taking into account the
donations and contributions towards such costs recognised each year. The charity is aiming to increase its
unrestricted resetves in the current year.
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FUTURE PLANS
The ￿ntre is committed to continuing its effort to provide seNices and support to the deaf and sensory
impaired community and is continually looking for new ways to provide services to the community.
The trustees are continuing to provide and support the new service under the name of Deaf Aims. They
specialise in seNices for deaf people, namely to offer nationally accredited courses in English & Mathematics
and to assist deaf people looking for work by supporting them in finding and keeping jobs. In addition, Deaf
Aims offers an individual and person81ised Sewi￿ to deaf people in translating documents from English to
BSL (British Sign Language} and vice versa.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited
by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The Slough and District Deaf Centre is a company limited by guarantee (No 05985626} and registered with
the Charity Commissioners (No 1117544}. The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of
association, copies of which are available for inspection at the company's office or may be obtained by writing
to the secretary.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors of the company are also trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees are elected by
members of the charity. The charity aim to have a board of trustees that bring a diverse range of skills to the
charity.
The board meet on a quarterly basis and have done since the centre opened in November 2008.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05985626 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1117544
Registered office
Windmill Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL13SU
Trustees
Mr P Hayes- Chairperson
Miss R Bansal (resigned 3011012024)
Mr D J Portsmouth
Mrs A J Hayes
Mr T Davies
Mrs S Portsmouth
Independent Examiner
Seymour Taylor Limited
First Floor North
40 Oxford Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 De￿mber 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Mr P Hayes- Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Slough and District Deaf Centre ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 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 accordan￿ 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 charitVs
accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'}. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51 (bl of Ihe
2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of 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 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Joanne Kingsnorth FCA
Seymour Taylor Limited
First Floor North
40 Oxford Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
21,429
6,420
27,849
15,351
Other trading activities
108,363
108,363
97.476
Total
129,792
6,420
136,212
112,827
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
21,360
21.360
11,366
Charitable activities
Centre management
47,434
16,892
64,326
63,729
Other
50,918
50,918
37,656
Total
119,712
16,892
136,604
112,751
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
10,080
(10,4721
(392)
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RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fomard
30,644
351,697
382,341
382,265
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
21,736
341,225
362,961
375,570
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9,486
45,620
9,486
45,620
4,852
34,900
55,106
55.106
39,752
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(36,118)
(36,118)
(32,981)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
18,988
18,988
6,771
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
NET ASSETS
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
40,724
341,225
30,644
351,697
TOTAL FUNDS
381,949
382,341
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charrtable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othemise comply wilh Ihe
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
(b)
The notes form part of these financial statements
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31 MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
20 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
PAVL ɥyLs
Mr P Hayes- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
Slough and District Deaf Centre is a chariL9ble company limited by guarantee and incorporated in
England and Wales. The address of the compantys registered office is Windmill Road, Slough,
Berkshire, SL1 3SU. The regislered company number is 05985626 and the regislered charity number
is1117544.
The principal activities of the charity are as disclosed within the Report of the Trustees on pages 1 to 3.
The presentation currency of these financial statements is Sterling (£). being the currency of the
primary economic market in which the entity operates. All amounts in these financial statements have
been rounded to the nearest pound unless stated otherwise.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless othe￿iSe stated.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP (FRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial slatements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concem basis. The trustees believe it is
appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on this basis.
Income
All incoming resources except grants are induded on the Statement of Financial Activities when the
charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
When the donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular
restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is
induded in incoming resources of restricled funds receivable.
Grants are recognised in the financial statements when the expenditure occurs to which the grant
relates.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocaled to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Short leasehold
Fixtures and fittings
Sensory garden
straight line - 20/0
straight line - 25 %
straight line - 10 /0
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The Gharity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Where expenditure on a project for which restricted funds are available eX￿edS the balance on that
fund, a transfer is made from unrestricted funds, to remove any overdrawn fund balances.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
Financial instruments
The charitable company only 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.
Significant judgements and estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities. If in the future such
estimates and assumplions, which are based on management's besl judgment at the date of the
financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions
will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Hall Hire
Deaf Aims services
4,500
103,863
23,275
74,201
108,363
97,476
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NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)'.
2024
2023
INdependent examinerfs fees
Independent examinerfs fees- other Se￿iceS
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases
4,272
749
21,218
20,000
3,888
432
20,241
20,000
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
2024
2023
Trustees, salaries
Trustees, social security
46,938
222
37.656
47,160
37,656
The trustee's remuneration is in respect of one (2023.. one) trustee, being Mrs A J Hayes, for seNices
as a support worker for the local deaf community.
Trustees, expenses
One trustee was reimbursed £9,141 in respect of costs used in the ServI￿S as a support worker (2023
- two trustees £7,544).
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Management
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Short
leasehold
Sensory
garden
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
499,793
59,011
8,609
21,092
579,896
8,609
At 31 March 2024
499,793
67,620
21,092
588,505
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
147,405
9,996
35,829
11,222
21,092
204,326
21,218
At 31 March 2024
157,401
47,051
21,092
225,544
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 March 2024
342,392
20,569
362,961
At 31 March 2023
352,388
23,182
375,570
DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
4,514
4,972
3,724
1,128
9,486
4,852
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1,069
26,667
8,382
832
26,667
5,482
36,118
32,981
10.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under nOn-Can￿lIable operating leases fall due as follows:
2024
2023
Within one year
Bel￿een one and five years
In more than five years
20,000
80.000
583,333
20,000
80.000
603,000
683,333
703,000
The annual operating lease cost is due to Slough Borough Council but is fully covered by a grant
receivable each year, also from Slough Borough Council.
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11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
30,644
10,080
40,724
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
350,647
1,050
(9,947)
(525)
340,700
525
351,697
110.472)
341,225
TOTAL FUNDS
382,341
(392)
381,949
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
129,792
(119,712)
10,080
Restricted funds
Building fund
Running costs fund
Equipment fund
(9,947)
(6,420)
(525)
{9,947)
6,420
(525)
6,420
116,892)
(10,472)
TOTAL FUNDS
136,212
(136,604)
(392)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
19,771
10,873
30,644
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
360,594
1,900
(9,947)
(850)
350,647
1,050
362,494
110,797)
351,697
TOTAL FUNDS
382,265
76
382,341
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11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
112,519
(101,646)
10,873
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
(9,947)
(1,158)
{9,947)
(850)
308
308
111,105)
(10,797)
TOTAL FUNDS
112,827
(112,751)
76
Description of funds held:
Building fund This relates to funds received towards the construction and development of the Deaf
Centre. Funds are primarily included within tangible fixed assets, with a corresponding deduction for
the loan included within other creditors.
Running costs fund - This relates to funds received which are to be used as contributions towards the
njnning costs of the centre.
Equipment fund This relates to funds received which are to be used for the purposes of purchasing
equipment for the centre.
12. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
Total financial commitments. guarantees and contingencies not included in the statement of financial
position amount to £683,333 (2023- £703,333) as shown in note 10.
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Included within Deaf Aims costs are amounts paid to T J Davies (tnjstee) in respect of support and
transport costs lotalling £7,166 (2023- £4,500). Additionally an amount of £1,390 (2023- £605) was
paid to the spouse of a Trustee of the Charity in respect of cleaning ServI￿S provided to the charity.
14.
ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity was under control of the trustees throughout the current and previous year.
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15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The liability of each member is limited to an amount not exceeding £10.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
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Statement of Financial Position
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charitws aim is to develop and deliver services to all sensory impaired people and to provide amenities at
the Slough and District Deaf Centre, Windmill Road, Slough.
The trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public benefit
when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular the trustees consider
how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The trustees consider that the activities undertaken at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, as set out under
signrficant activities below, are in accordance with this guidance.
Significant activities
The state of the art building originally costing £497,366 was opened in November 2008. This was partially
funded by a £190,000 loan from Futurebuilders England, which has now been fully repaid, but mainly by the
deaf community following 5 years fundraising by the Slough Deaf Centre Management Committee. including a
substantial donation from a fomier member, Margaret Burley.
There is still ovenmhelming support for the development of our sensory needs resource centre, where the
following services are made available in partnership with Health, Council, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carer
group partners..
infomiation officer to assist with correspondence, benefit applications and reviews, accessing information
and other services.,
young carers group - including children of deaf parents.
family support worker for deaf parents.,
interpreter support for hospital and education meetings and appointments,.
support for deaf people to find and get into work- including work preparation.
- Asian deaf women's grouplother deaf minority groups.,
sign language classes for hearing parents, siblings, relatives.,
parenting classes for deaf parents and hearing parents of deaf children,.
static display of environmental equipment and manufacturerfs leaflets. with equipment officer attending
a drop in session, fortnightly or once a month-
health professionals to offer, through health promotion programmes, information on various medical
conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, sexual health, women's health, healthy eating I diet.,
support for deaf people with addilional needs to either attend college l access college or to offer individually
tailored sessions to learn numeracy, literacy and basic skills.,
social dub for the deaf I blind and hard of hearing.
The building replaced the long-established Slough Deaf Social Club on the same site. The former 'Timber'
building, built by the deaf community and opened in 1960, was demolished in December 2007 after falling into
disrepair.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain the unrestricted fund at a level that is deemed to be sufficient to cover
the wnning costs of the charity and make payment as they fall due. This is after taking into account the
donations and contributions towards such costs recognised each year. The charity is aiming to increase its
unrestricted resetves in the current year.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FUTURE PLANS
The ￿ntre is committed to continuing its effort to provide seNices and support to the deaf and sensory
impaired community and is continually looking for new ways to provide services to the community.
The trustees are continuing to provide and support the new service under the name of Deaf Aims. They
specialise in seNices for deaf people, namely to offer nationally accredited courses in English & Mathematics
and to assist deaf people looking for work by supporting them in finding and keeping jobs. In addition, Deaf
Aims offers an individual and person81ised Sewi￿ to deaf people in translating documents from English to
BSL (British Sign Language} and vice versa.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited
by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The Slough and District Deaf Centre is a company limited by guarantee (No 05985626} and registered with
the Charity Commissioners (No 1117544}. The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of
association, copies of which are available for inspection at the company's office or may be obtained by writing
to the secretary.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors of the company are also trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees are elected by
members of the charity. The charity aim to have a board of trustees that bring a diverse range of skills to the
charity.
The board meet on a quarterly basis and have done since the centre opened in November 2008.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05985626 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1117544
Registered office
Windmill Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL13SU
Trustees
Mr P Hayes- Chairperson
Miss R Bansal (resigned 3011012024)
Mr D J Portsmouth
Mrs A J Hayes
Mr T Davies
Mrs S Portsmouth
Independent Examiner
Seymour Taylor Limited
First Floor North
40 Oxford Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 De￿mber 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
PAVL ɥyLs
Mr P Hayes- Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Slough and District Deaf Centre ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 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 accordan￿ 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 charitVs
accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'}. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51 (bl of Ihe
2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of 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 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Joanne Kingsnorth FCA
Seymour Taylor Limited
First Floor North
40 Oxford Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
21,429
6,420
27,849
15,351
Other trading activities
108,363
108,363
97.476
Total
129,792
6,420
136,212
112,827
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
21,360
21.360
11,366
Charitable activities
Centre management
47,434
16,892
64,326
63,729
Other
50,918
50,918
37,656
Total
119,712
16,892
136,604
112,751
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
10,080
(10,4721
(392)
76
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fomard
30,644
351,697
382,341
382,265
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
21,736
341,225
362,961
375,570
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9,486
45,620
9,486
45,620
4,852
34,900
55,106
55.106
39,752
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(36,118)
(36,118)
(32,981)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
18,988
18,988
6,771
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
NET ASSETS
40,724
341,225
381,949
382,341
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
40,724
341,225
30,644
351,697
TOTAL FUNDS
381,949
382,341
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charrtable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othemise comply wilh Ihe
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
(b)
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued
31 MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
20 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
PAVL ɥyLs
Mr P Hayes- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
Slough and District Deaf Centre is a chariL9ble company limited by guarantee and incorporated in
England and Wales. The address of the compantys registered office is Windmill Road, Slough,
Berkshire, SL1 3SU. The regislered company number is 05985626 and the regislered charity number
is1117544.
The principal activities of the charity are as disclosed within the Report of the Trustees on pages 1 to 3.
The presentation currency of these financial statements is Sterling (£). being the currency of the
primary economic market in which the entity operates. All amounts in these financial statements have
been rounded to the nearest pound unless stated otherwise.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless othe￿iSe stated.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP (FRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial slatements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concem basis. The trustees believe it is
appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on this basis.
Income
All incoming resources except grants are induded on the Statement of Financial Activities when the
charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
When the donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular
restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is
induded in incoming resources of restricled funds receivable.
Grants are recognised in the financial statements when the expenditure occurs to which the grant
relates.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocaled to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Short leasehold
Fixtures and fittings
Sensory garden
straight line - 20/0
straight line - 25 %
straight line - 10 /0
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The Gharity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Where expenditure on a project for which restricted funds are available eX￿edS the balance on that
fund, a transfer is made from unrestricted funds, to remove any overdrawn fund balances.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
Financial instruments
The charitable company only 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.
Significant judgements and estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities. If in the future such
estimates and assumplions, which are based on management's besl judgment at the date of the
financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions
will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Hall Hire
Deaf Aims services
4,500
103,863
23,275
74,201
108,363
97,476
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)'.
2024
2023
INdependent examinerfs fees
Independent examinerfs fees- other Se￿iceS
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases
4,272
749
21,218
20,000
3,888
432
20,241
20,000
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
2024
2023
Trustees, salaries
Trustees, social security
46,938
222
37.656
47,160
37,656
The trustee's remuneration is in respect of one (2023.. one) trustee, being Mrs A J Hayes, for seNices
as a support worker for the local deaf community.
Trustees, expenses
One trustee was reimbursed £9,141 in respect of costs used in the ServI￿S as a support worker (2023
- two trustees £7,544).
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Management
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Short
leasehold
Sensory
garden
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
499,793
59,011
8,609
21,092
579,896
8,609
At 31 March 2024
499,793
67,620
21,092
588,505
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
147,405
9,996
35,829
11,222
21,092
204,326
21,218
At 31 March 2024
157,401
47,051
21,092
225,544
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 March 2024
342,392
20,569
362,961
At 31 March 2023
352,388
23,182
375,570
DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
4,514
4,972
3,724
1,128
9,486
4,852
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1,069
26,667
8,382
832
26,667
5,482
36,118
32,981
10.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under nOn-Can￿lIable operating leases fall due as follows:
2024
2023
Within one year
Bel￿een one and five years
In more than five years
20,000
80.000
583,333
20,000
80.000
603,000
683,333
703,000
The annual operating lease cost is due to Slough Borough Council but is fully covered by a grant
receivable each year, also from Slough Borough Council.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
30,644
10,080
40,724
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
350,647
1,050
(9,947)
(525)
340,700
525
351,697
110.472)
341,225
TOTAL FUNDS
382,341
(392)
381,949
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
129,792
(119,712)
10,080
Restricted funds
Building fund
Running costs fund
Equipment fund
(9,947)
(6,420)
(525)
{9,947)
6,420
(525)
6,420
116,892)
(10,472)
TOTAL FUNDS
136,212
(136,604)
(392)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
19,771
10,873
30,644
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
360,594
1,900
(9,947)
(850)
350,647
1,050
362,494
110,797)
351,697
TOTAL FUNDS
382,265
76
382,341
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
112,519
(101,646)
10,873
Restricted funds
Building fund
Equipment fund
(9,947)
(1,158)
{9,947)
(850)
308
308
111,105)
(10,797)
TOTAL FUNDS
112,827
(112,751)
76
Description of funds held:
Building fund This relates to funds received towards the construction and development of the Deaf
Centre. Funds are primarily included within tangible fixed assets, with a corresponding deduction for
the loan included within other creditors.
Running costs fund - This relates to funds received which are to be used as contributions towards the
njnning costs of the centre.
Equipment fund This relates to funds received which are to be used for the purposes of purchasing
equipment for the centre.
12. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
Total financial commitments. guarantees and contingencies not included in the statement of financial
position amount to £683,333 (2023- £703,333) as shown in note 10.
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Included within Deaf Aims costs are amounts paid to T J Davies (tnjstee) in respect of support and
transport costs lotalling £7,166 (2023- £4,500). Additionally an amount of £1,390 (2023- £605) was
paid to the spouse of a Trustee of the Charity in respect of cleaning ServI￿S provided to the charity.
14.
ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity was under control of the trustees throughout the current and previous year.
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15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The liability of each member is limited to an amount not exceeding £10.
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