**Coniston Sports & Social Centre Annual Report and Accounts May 2023 to April 2024** 



## **Coniston Sports & Social Centre Shepherds Bridge Lane Coniston, Cumbria** 

## **LA21 8AL** 

## **015394 41812** 

**conistonsports@gmail.com www.coniston-sports.co.uk Registered Charity: 1121782 HMRC Charity Reference: XT17885** 



Coniston Sports & Social Centre
(Charity Number 11217821
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 30 April 2024

Coniston Sports & Social Centre
Contents
Page
Reference and administrative detai15
Management Committee, annual report
Independent examiner's report on the financial statements
li
Statement of Financial Activities incorporating Income & Expenditure Account
12
Balance Sheet
13
Notes to the Financial Statements, incorporating:
Statement of Accounting Policies
14
Other Notes to the Flnancial Statements
17

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Reference and Administrative Details
The trustees preser¢t their report and the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30 April 2024.
Charity name
Coniston Sports & Social Centre
Reglstered charlty number
1121782
Presldent
Mr J Hartshorn (Appointed J(Jne 20231
Chair
Mr W Watson
Treasurer
Ms C Crisp
Secretary
Ms R Myers
Trustee5
Mr N Matthews
Mr W Watson
Mr E Crisp
Mrj P Holmes
Commlttee
Miss J Hadwin
Mr L Wilkinson
Mr M Wardle
Mrs S Walker
Mrs J Jones
Ms F Devlin
Centre Manager
Mr M Wardle
Reglstered offlce:
ShepheTds Bridge Lane
Coniston
Cumbria
L4218AL
Independent Examiner
Mr Darren Little
Saint and Co
The Old Police Station
Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 OBT
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
9 Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4DF

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Management Committees, Report for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
The Management Committee present their annual report together with the financial statement5 of the charity for the period.
Background
In the heart of the Lake District, Coniston Sports and Social Centre ICSSCI is a purpose built centre for all the needs of a busy
village. When local man John Usher died, tragically, in 1993 he left the bulk of his estate to five village organisations of which
the long-establi5hed Coniston Amateur Football Club Iconiston AFC) was one. The football club very kindly donated their legacy
towards the founding of the Coniston Sport5 and Social.
A small committee of local volunteers wa5 Set up to co-ordinate the project and involved the securing of additional funds
through local fundraising initiatives and a substantial grant from the Sport England Lottery Fund.
The project was not without problems however the commitment and dedication of this small group of local people saw the
new Coniston Sports and Social Centre open its doors August 14th 2004. Coniston Sports and Soclal Centre is now used by
locals and vSsitors to Coniston alike.
It has become a premier venue for functions and parties as well as acting as a base for large charity and corporate events. The
8ym has a keen following and the centre has accommodated several different exercise and evenin8 classes over the year5.
While football is the predominate sport played at the centre others include tennis, netball, rounders, darts and even sledgin8
and 5nowboardin8.
Coniston Sports and Social Centre became a registered charity on the 3rd December 2007- Registered Charity Number..
1121782
Strurture, Governance and Management
Governlng Document
The charity is an unincorporated Assoc5atSon wlth a constitutlon adopted 05 September 2006. It was registered with the
Charities Commission on 03 December 2007.
Management
The charity 15 administered by a Management Committee. The committee comprises of men and women who give up f ree tlme
and energies to support the Centre. The Committee work in partnership with the Coniston Amateur Football Club to enhance
and enrich the opportunities for everyone in the district of Coniston.
Honorary Officer5 con515t of three Trustee5 plus President, Chair and Treasurer.
Objectlves and Activitles
Summary of the objects of the charSty set out In Its 8overnln8 document
The Area of Benefit of the Charity is the inhabitants of Coniston and the surrounding area. The objects of the charity are.. To
provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time of people, who have need of such facilities, by reason of their youth, age,
infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances. In addition, to provide such facilities for the
Public at large in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving conditions of life.
Oblectives and actfvltles for the Public Benefit
The Trustees have given consideration to the charity commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the
objectives and in planning for future activities.

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Achievements, Performance and Financial Revlew
Trustee's Re
ort
The recent year has seen more stability and security for Coniston Sports and Social Centre. The Committee has had time to
assimilate and has been resolute and determined in ensuring the charity Stays viable in a challenging and demanding climate. It
has stayed cornmitted to meeting the Centre's vision of promoting sports and activity within the community, as well as
providing amenities and services to the people of Coniston and the surrounding area.
Stafflng
Following the consultation that took place in 2022123, a team of staff has been built and implemented around a core consisting
of a new Centre Manager appointed in January, Centre Admin & Finance p051tion and one of the Centre's long standing Centre
Assistants. The team includes several Centre Assistants on zero-hour contracts, a Centre Cleaner and a Ground5 Maintenance
position. Contracts of employment have been written, a8reed and provided to all staff.
Actlvltles
Part of Coniston Sports and Social Centre's vision is to encourage, facilitate and promote sports and activity within the
community. It is the home of Coniston AFC whom we support and maintain a close relationship with.
Alongside this we continue to offer services, invest in new sporting activities, and work with external providers to ensure we
have a diverse range of offerings for the local community. These can be seen below.
GYM~ Community gym offering aerobic, cardiovascular, and resistance train￿n8 equipment. The gym introduced a bookin8
system after the COVID 19 pandemic, this has been kept in place and has helped to attract new members and
demographics that we have not seen using the gym facility in previou5 years.
Embrace Fitness women's only personal trainin8- This has boosted 8ym membership and has encouraged many women in
the community to use the gym facilities and lead stronRer and healthier lives.
Women's netball training- this has seen bi8 success and continues to 8row. Committee member Sue Walker started these
sessions and balls and nets were purchased throu8h Sport England grant f undlng to enable thls.
8asketball training- These sessions have been run and provided by local resident Wlll Hardy. The balls and hoops to
support this have been purchased through Sport En8land 8rant funding.
Summer holiday activities organised by Coniston Sports and Social Centre through HP activities. This is for children aged 7-
14 years and has already seen a large upthke. This will be continued into 2025 with further dates.
Youth Club was reintroduced in early 2024. The committee and trustees have committed a large amount of time alongside
local youth worker Chris Clark Youth Club has seen steady uptake and now has 15-16 regular attendees. Funding has been
secured for equipment and future trips.
Pilate5 takes place weekly in the main room and has a strong attendance.
Young at Heart group run by Trustee Nick Matthews meet weekly and are re8ularly well attended. Easy movement and
exercise are followed by a sociable lunch provided by the Centre.
Ruskin Runners are a local running group who formed from after taking part in one of the several Couch to sk programmes
run by trustee Ed Crisp. They use the Centre as a meeting point for their runs and sometime5 use the MUGA for training
sessions when the weather is not favourable.
Outdoor Activities- including Bi8 Adventure who are based on 51te.
Coniston and District Tennis Club are based at the Centre and continue to enjoy league success.
Events
Coniston Sport5 and Social Centre is home to many events throughout the year. Some are organised and facilitated by the staff,
committee and trustees, whilst others by external providers who use the centre as a hub.
Coniston bonfire and fireworks continues to be a big draw for locals and non-locals alike. People travel from as far as Kendal
and even f urther to attend the event.
The Keswick to Barrow/Coniston to Barrow charity event continue to use the Centre as a halfway staging post.
Lakeland Trails relocated their Coniston based run series to use the Centre as a bèse, start, and finish. This saw runners
taking part in Iok, half marathon and marathon distance courses taking in the 5urroundin£ area.
Coniston Sports and Social Centre will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024 and to mark the occasion will be holding a
celebration day with events such as charity football match between Strong FC and Coniston AFC, buggy race, tug of war,
bouncy castle, inflatable beat the goalie, dog show, live music etc.

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Trustee's Re
ort
cont.
Other
We continue to work with the Parish Council and Emergency planning group and have installed an emergency generator on
Site funded by Electricity North West via the Parish Council. This will provide contingency for emergency events such as
Storm Arwen which saw power cuts across the local areas.
The Centre provides space for those affected by such events and most recently was able to provide a warm space overnight,
along with food and drink for c45 people in the area that were caught in the heavy snows in early December 2023.
The Parents and Toddlers group continue to use the Centre for their weekly meetings.
The Monthly Charity Quiz nights have continued and have raised several thousand pounds for local charities,
The Centre offers the only bar in the area showing live sports with Sky Sports.
Halloween and Christmas parties for local children. These were extremely popular in 2023, and we were forced to increase
capacity to cope with demand. The parties continue to be free for all children.
Live music with local bands and sin8ers re8ularly takes place at weekends and attracts a good audlence. This helps raise
vltal funds for the charitv.
The Centre is also available for hire for events such as birthday parties and weddings, with several members of the local
community holding their weddin8 parties on 51te In recent times.
Present and Future Investment
Tap2Park has been a 8reat investment and has boosted the Centre's income from parking. It has made it easier for
customers to pay not only parking, but also for overnight camping which can 811 be done u5in8 a QR code displayed on site.
Since the last report, the office space has been finished and now provides a designated area for the Centre Manager and
Admin roles to carry out work away frorn the bar area.
The Grounds Maintenance officer ha5 coordinated and completed many Improvements on site alongside committee
member Lee Wilkinson who provides expertise for more complex tasks.
Some of which include-
Reductlon of laurel bushes behind the MUGA
Comprehensive cleaning of the MUGA
New centrepiece sign at the front of the site
New lights at the front of the site
50 tons of fresh gravel distributed and spread over the parkin8 area on site
Refurbished the sta8e area in the main bar area
Alongside the netball and basketball nets, football nets and balls were also purchased to go in the MUGA for local
community to use FOC.
The Centre has also been able to secure funding and invest into a complete kitchen refurbishment. This will enable us to
provide better care during emergency events such as Storm Arwen as well a5 improve the offering for customers.
We are currently searching for funding sources to enable us to replace all external doors on site with improved fire doors as
well as funding for energy efficient LED lighting for the MUGA.
Finally, we are looking into funding sources to UP8rade several Items In the community gym such as the aerobic and
cardiovascular eauipment,
Special thank you to our local sponsors over the years - The Coni5ton '14, annual road race and The Rawdon Smith Trust.
The Trustees

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Chalrrnan'5 Re
ort
A hu8e amount of progress has been made in the last year, this 15 mainly due to the tremendous eflort the Committee and
Trustees have put in to maintain the success of the centre. A strong committee has ensured that the Centre has been able to
move forward in every aspect of our operations on site, growing our business model and ensuring we maintain our charitable
objectives.
The appointment of Matthew Wardle as our new Centre Manager at the start of February, has given the Centre a huge shot in
the arm regarding the day to day running of the centre, with a strong background in hospitality and management, Matthew is
also a sportsman at heart and epitomises the aims and objectives of the Centre.
The thing l am most proud of is the expansion of our sporting activities, in partlcularly, the more diverse use of the MUGA, with
new groups setting up to play basketball, netball and the13rge number of children from the community and beyond using it for
football and general play.
A lot of the new activities, Including the new youth club have been facilitated by grant funding, which has been the real 5ucce55
story of the last 12 months, but we intend to continue our growth within the Centre, to expand our customer base, be more
agile for the needs of the area (we were recently the pollin8 Station) and look to the future needs of our strong and 8rowin8
community.
Thi5 can only be achieved by grovrth, sustainability and grant funding from the sport's governing bodies and other community
chests, such as, The Rawdon Smith Trust Fund, The Coniston 14 Race Committee, and several other groups who donate
regularly to the community, and to whom we are extremely grateful.
The improvements to the Centre are runnlng alongside the need to malntaln the fabric of the building, which is now over 20
years old, and Ss starting to need more and more TLC as it ages. We are lookin8 continuously to improve the layout of the
buildin8 and going forward, have arnbitious plan5 to expand.
I would Ilke to show my thanks to the committee and trustees who over the last 12 mor)ths have proved what a great team we
have here at The CSSC and have led the way in the community for sUPPOrting the people of Coniston and beyond,
William Watson
Chalrman

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Secreta
sRe
ort
We last held an AGM in June 2023 where the committee was formed. we elected our new Pre5ident-John Hartshorn who has
over the years been a huge 5UPPOrter of the club in many ways, and regular in the club with his wife, Christine.
The rest of the committee was elected / re-elected and con515ts of four Trustees- all whom retained their position, a Treasurer,
a Secretary and six further committee member5 lone who was standing for the cricket club and one for the football clubl were
appointed.
Charlotte Crisp has continued in the position of Treasurer for the Centre and has ensured all the accounting aspect5 of the
Centre and the Charity Commissions have been completed on time and is continuing to ensure robust internal controls are
being adhered to. We have held seven committee meetings since our last AGM with the sub committees covering the main
areas of the Centre's work- they cover Sports Development, HR and Finance, Entertalnments, Grounds and Gym, these sub
committees identify and organi5e the work needin8 done and bring them to the main committee for discussion.
Several outdoor 8roups continue to meet at the Centre and use the facilities. We continue to offer parking for car5 in our car
park via the cash only parking machine and since our last AGM we have installed Tap2Park which 5eem5 to have been a huge
success offering a cashless parking way to pay.
The Club is still well sUPPOrted by locals and we have 156 members who regularly use the facilities including the Gym.
We have 2 new sporting clubs on offer this year after bein8 8ranted funds from Sport England for Basketball and Netball
equipment.
The other regular groups which we host have seen a growth in numbers this year also, these include the Parent and Toddler
group, Young at Heart and Youth Club has made a return with numbers growin8 each month also.
We have held several music evenin8s which have brought many people to the Centre and much needed income. Our Monthly
Charity Quiz ni8hts are still running.
The Centre has been more proactive wlth advert5sing events this year especlally on Facebook and we have 8rown the number
of our follower5 to over 1,500 on our page,
For the f irst time this year we have been the host to the Lakeland Trails race from Coniston and the Centre was highly praised
by the organisers for the site and the running of it.
Last June our Centre Manager left at short notlce and we continued to run with the huge 5UPPOrt of the Committee and
staffing teams. In January we appointed a new manager- Matt Wardle, who started in his position in February. He has
reintroduced doing the buffet foods for adventure groups when requested and has with the help of the committee overseen
the refitting of the kitchen. We continue to employ a Centre Admin and Finance, Centre Cleaner, Centre Maintenance as well as
2 part time Centre Assistants and 4 further Centre asslstants that do ad hoc shifts,
Going forward the Centre is now lookin8 to replace the MUGA lights and update the changing rooms hopefully via funding. We
re soon going to be painting the mai n room and updating the chair covers. New gym equipment is also on the horizon when
funds allow.
The Centre ha5 made huge progress in the past 18 months and we hope that with the continued support of our members and
the local community it will always be able to offer its faciltties to all that wish to use them. However, it cannot run without the
support of a committee and we would appreciate any new members that can give some time to the Centre so we can make it
reach its Potential.
Rebecca Myers
Secretary

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Treasurerfs Re ort
Flnance
For the financial year 2023124 Coniston Sports & Social Centre reported a surplu5 of £15,554, excluding the Elettricity North
West kitchen grant a surplus of £5,254, versus prior year which was a loss of1£15,0761. Increasin8 total charity funds to
£39,690.
Cash in hand and bank balance5 as at 30th April 2024 were £19,463, we continue to aim to carry a minimum reserve of
£10,000.
Total income for the year £177,813 excluding ENW kitchen grant £167,513 vs PY £173,391.
Income from the bar, food and event hire being the largest source of income at £88,158, camping £37,725, grants & donations
£25,505, parking £8,333 gym £8,417 the balance made up of donations and community actlvltles.
Grants recelved-
Electricity North West IKitchen refurbi5hrnentl
Rawdon-Smith Trust (Youth Club)
Sport England (Netball)
Parish Council IAmenities Fundl
10,300
1,5
780
750
Our children partles were very well attended and free to all, we wlll be fundralsing through the summer in support of this.
Total expenditure for the year £156,284 vs prior year £181,199 of which £14,921 lower bar costs due to lower income. Bar
margin at 57% Is conslstent with prlor year.
Staff payroll costs of £61,195 a decrease vs 2022123 of £14,973 largely driven by no Centre Manager for 6 months.
A pay rise of 7% was awarded to all staff in April 2024, we continue to pay in excess of the National Living Wage, In recognStlon
and appreciation for the loyalty from our team.
Costs relating to entertainment and TV sports subscriptions are in line with prior year, we have recently negotiated a decrease
in the Sky TV subscription.
Based on prior year usage our utility contracts saw a c£4k increase, this has been mitigated down to c£lk by more efficient
management of heating and electricity usage.
Total site repair5 and maintenance c05t5 of £18,370 an increase vs 2022123 of £1,245, driven by repairs to the sit on mower and
cutting of the laurel hedge which had not been done since 2019.
We have a strong culture of value for money, but now also investing in equipment of the required standard.
We will continue to upgrade the facilities as funds allow, elements of the building are now reaching the end of their useful life,
we will apply for grants wherever possible when the expenditure 15 too large to be absorbed by our own funds.
Fixed asset equipment added in the year £3,856.. gym equipment £798, dishwasher £840, freezer £660, basketball equipment
£600 (Sport England funds to be received in 20241251, 2 x laptops £958.
There was a loss on disposal of the previous dishwasher of £875, which was not fit for purpose.
The balance sheet is fully reconciled and submissions and payments to HMRC for PAYE and VAT are up to date.
The bank mandate is fully up to date.

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Treasurerfs Re
ort
cont.
There is a clear separation of duties in place, with Centre Manager, Centre Finance and Treasurer operating day to day in line
with the approved Financial Controls and Procedures.
There have been no breaches of internal financial controls and no reportable issues to The Charity Commission.
The 2023124 accounts have been prepared by Saint and Co and are ready for submission to the Charity Commi55ion.
Governance
All actions required by our insurance risk assessor have been completed includin8.' DBS checks and safeguarding course for all
stafflvolunteers, fire risk assessment, legionella assessment, improved accldent reporting/trackin& business continulty pla
and safeguardlng.
Sue Walker appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jen Hadwin appointed Whistleblowing Officer
The following policies have been reviewed and approved by Committee..
Adult Safeguarding
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
Financial Controls and Procedures
Whistleblowing
Youth Safeguarding
Charlotte Crlsp FCCA
Treasurer

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Centre Mana
erf5 Re
ort
I started in my role a5 Centre Manager on Ilth February 2024. 1 was already familiar with the day-to-day operation at CSSC. I
have been involved for some time and have been on the committee since December 2022.
The early months of 2024 were fairly slow due to low footfall mainly caused by the poor weather. We spent thls time plannin8
improvements to the slte, implementing staff training and going over procedures and policies and making changes where
necessary.
The bar continues to open and offer events to entice locals to come and support us. These include music event5, bands, and
quizzes. We also offer SKY Sports and are now the only place in the village that offers regular live sports at weekends. Prices are
kept as low as possible, and we are still the cheapest place for a drink in the villa8e.
Staff are now all DBS checked, and we are compliant with our safe8uardin8 policy. We needed to make some changes after a
fire inspection and recommendations made have all now been put In place. All Risk Assessments have been reviewed and
updated where necessary.
Improvements have been rnade to our Multi Use Games Area. 70 man hours were put into an extensive clean of the playing
surface and 5ub5equently new sports have been introduced to the site, mainly Netball and Basketball, and these add to football
and tennis that are already heavily invested in. The grants received from Sports England for the Netball and Basketball have
brought new life to CSSC with an influx of new and old faces taking up sport. This at the heart of everything we do. We still have
a long way to go and the MUGA is 20 years old, future plans involve new floodlights the ones we have are in poor workin8
order. Other plans we are looking i nto improving are the tennis nets, the plan is to put in removable posts for ease when
transforming the area for different Sports that need to be played.
We continue to offer the slte for communlty events and there is somethlng golng on most days, some of the thin85 on offer are
Pilates, Young at Heart, Youth Club, Parents and Toddlers, and monthly quizze5, all are well attended and all are non-profit.
After Storm Arwen where the site was used as a drop-in centre and a hub for nearly a week, it was decided that we needed to
make improvements to future proof CSSC in the event ol a similar event happening again.
We have worked c105ely with Coniston Parish Council and wider parties to make thi5 happen. We have designed and fitted a
new kitchen and must thank Electricity North West for the grant that made this possible.
The improvements made increases the volume and type5 of food we can offer. We have also got a large generator that will
power the site should the village be without power for any length of time. This will enable us to deliver hot food to those that
may need it as well as somewhere for people to drop in get some warmth, hot drlnks and food and even washin8 and Shower
Camping and carparking continue to brin8 In valuable income and this money is invested back Into the sitelcentre to make
improvements. We have just renewed the carpark Stone and are in the proce55 Of replacing windows and doors. Other jobs on
the horizon are repainting the internal areas, recoverin8 the chairs, improving the washing up areas for campers, and the
decking area to the front of the building.
Matthew Wardle
Centre Manager

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Declaration
The trustee5 declare that they have approved the trustees, report at their meeting and signed on its behalf by..
/1
Mr W Wat50n
Trustee
Date

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Independent Examiner's Report on the Financial Statements to the Trustees of Coniston Sport5 & Social
Centre
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 30 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Charities Act 20111"the Act").
The charity'5 trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under settion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an
independent examination is appropriate.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried Olft under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out
my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 14515llbl of the
Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connectlon with the
exarnination lother than that disclosed belowl which 8ives me cause to believe that In, any material respett..
the accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) RegulatiOT)s 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and falrf view
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connectlon with the examlnatlon to whlch attention should be
drawn I
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
ren Little Ilndependent Examiner)
or and on behalf of
Saint & Co
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
The Old Police Station
Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbri
LA22 OBT
i¥
Date

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Statement of Financial Artivities for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Ilncluding Income and Expendlture Account)
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrlrted
General
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other
13,345
151,641
329
338
12,160
25,505
151,641
329
338
9,405
159,713
4,244
29
Total
165 653
177 813
173 391
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other tradin8 activities
5,975
155,504
5,97S
156,284
7,268
181,199
780
Total
161479
780
162 259
188 467
Net in¢ome I lexpendlture) before
Investment galnslllosses)
Net gains/llossesl on Investments
4,174
11,380
15,554
115,0761
Net Income I lexpendlturel
4,174
11,380
15,554
115,0761
Transfers between funds
600
16001
Other recoBn15ed galn5 and11055esl
Other gainslllossesl
Net movement In funds
4,774
10,780
15,554
115,0761
Reconciliation of fund5
Total funds brought forward
li
24,136
24,136
39,212
Total funds carrled foThvard
li
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above financial periods.

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Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
11,610
10,276
11,610
10,276
Current assets
Stock
Debtor5
Cash at bank and in hand
3,474
20,032
19,463
42,969
3,042
847
19,093
22,982
Llabllitles
Creditors.. Amount fallin8 due within one year
Net curient assets
114,8891
19,122
28,080
13,860
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
39,690
24,136
Creditors.. Amount falling due after one year
Total net assets less current Ilabllltles
39,690
24,136
Funds of the acaderny trust:
Unrestrlcted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
28,910
10,780
24,136
Total funds
li
39,690
24,136
Coniston Sports & Social Centre Management Committee's Certificate
Year Ended 30 April 2024
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to Saint & Co, from which the attached accounts have been
prepared, contain a full and correct record of the charity's transactions to the best of our knowledge and belief.
Thefin
I statements were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue and signed on their behalf by..
Mr W Watson
Trustee
Charlotte Crlsp
Treosurer
Date

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Statement of Accountlng Policies
A summary of the principal accounting policies adopted Iwhich have been applied consistently, except where notedl,
judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty, IS set out below.
General Informatlon
Coni5ton Sports and Social Centre is an unincorporated charity in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office
is given in the charity information page of these f inancial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal
activities are to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time of people, who have need of such facilities, by reason
of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.
Basls of Prepafatlon
These accounts have been prepared Ljnder the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value
unless otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared In accordance with..
the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparin8 thelr accounts In accordance
W￿th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kin8dom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
• and with the Charities Act 2011.
The trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared In ster15ng, which is the functional currency of the entlty.
Flnanlcal Statements
The accounts comprise two primary statement5 SUPPOrted by notes. These statements are..
Statement of Financial Activities: This statement discloses all capital and income resources and expenditure and
contains a reconciliation of all movements of the charity's funds. The figures are analysed between general and
restricted funds.
Balance Sheet- This summarises the assets that are used by the charity to achieve its objectives.
These accounts are prepared on an accruals basis and include income and expenditure as they are earned or incurred,
rather than as cash 15 received or paid.
Golng Concern
The trustees do not believe that there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt
on the charity's ability to continue as a 80in8 concern.
Income
Income 15 included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when..
the charity becomes entitled to the re50urces,'
it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources,. and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activity when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being
notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received.
Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation and recognised a5 income when they are distributed to the
projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the value to
the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in the financial
statements for services donated by volunteers.
Grant5 receivable are credited to income upon entitlement.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Statement of Accounting Pollcles Icontlnued)
Expenses
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headin8S that aggregate all costs related
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 disseminatin8
information in 5UPPOrt of the charitable activities.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project
management carried out at Headquarters.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charlty and compllance wlth constitutional
and statutory requirements.
Tanglble Ilxed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capltalised and included at cost lin the case of donated a55ets the fair
value at the date of acquisition) including any incidental expenses of acquisition.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a reducin8 balance basis over
their expected useful economic lives as follows..
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance wlth constitutional
and statutory requirements.
Fixtures, Fittin85 and Equipment
Iolts per annum, reducing balance
Sto¢k
Stock consists of purchased goods for resale. Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Items donated
for resale or distribution are not included in the financial statements until they are sold or distributed.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivablel are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any
trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration
expected to be received.
Llablllty recognltion
Liabilities are recognised where It is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obllgation commltting the
charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Provislons for IlabllltSes
A liability 15 measured on recognition ot its historical cost and then 5ub5equently rnea5ured at the best estimate of the
amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date
Basic ftnanclal instruments
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph 10.7 FRS 102 SORP. Subsequent
measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS 102 SORP.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
Statement of Accountlng Policies (Continued)
Fund Accounting
The charitws accounts are divided into legally distinct categories which are defined as follows..
Unrestrirted or General funds
General funds are unrestricted fund5 which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds
Designated funds comprise unrestricted ftjnds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The
aim and use of each designated fund is Set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restrlcted funds
RestrScted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which
have been raised by the charity for partlcular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such f unds are charged
a8ainst the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund 15 set out in the notes to the f inancial 5tatementS.
Investment income and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
Analysls of income
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrirted
General
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donatlons and legacies:
Grants and donations
Government Grant5
Membership subscriptions
13,345
12,160
25,505
9,405
13,345
12,160
25,505
9,405
Previous yeor totol
9,405
9,405
Charitable artNities:
Bar & Food Takings
Gym Memberships
Other activitie5 income
Lettings
YouTrg at Heart
Car Park
Camping
88,158
8,417
88,158
8,417
124,543
6,503
125
133
1,059
3,524
23,826
159,713
7,658
1,350
8,333
37,725
151,641
7,658
1,350
8,333
37,725
151,641
Previous yeor totol
159,713
159,713
Other tradln8 artlvltles:
Fundraising.. fireworks
Event Income
Other
320
320
169
4,075
4,244
329
329
Previous yeor total
4,244
Income frorn Investments:
Interest income
Other
338
338
29
338
338
29
Previous yeor total
29
29

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
Expendlture
Unrestrlcted
Fund5
Restricted Endowment
General
Funds
Funds
Total
20Z4
Total
2023
Expenditure on raising funds:
Fireworks
Event expellditure
Advertising
2,008
3,967
2,008
3,967
1,000
6,268
5,975
5,975
7,268
Previous yeor totol
7,268
7,268
Expenditure on charltable actlvlties:
Bar purchases and consumables
Wages and salaries
Entertainment, TV and Ilcences
Young at Heart expenditure
Gym expenditure
Carpark expenditure
Other activities expenditure
Other repairs and renewa15
Waste collection
Light, heat and power, water
Insurance
Rates
Telephone
Printin8, Postage and stationery
Volunteers travel expenses
Bank char8es and interest
Accountancv
Depreciation
Profit/loss on disposal of equipment
Sundries
39,578
61,195
8,345
383
604
39,578
61,195
8,345
383
604
54,499
76,168
7,856
88
258
107
17,590
4,462
10,512
3,319
107
18,370
4,462
10,512
3,319
763
17,125
4,428
8,705
2,949
780
437
906
437
906
1,046
938
2,772
1,3(Kl
1,397
875
1,722
155,504
2,772
1,300
1,397
875
1,722
156,284
2,556
1,750
1,142
928
181,199
780
Previous yeor totol
181,199
181,199

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (contlnued)
Fees for examinatlon of the accounts
Total
2024
Total
2023
Independent examiner's fees
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination
T3x advisory fees
Other fees Ifor example.. financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the
independent examiner
1,000
1,750
300
1,3(KJ
1,750
Staff costs
Total
2024
Total
2023
The total staff costs and employee benef its for the reportin8 period are analysed as follows:
Wages and salaries
Employer5, national insurance
Employer pension contributions
60,859
75,285
336
61,195
883
76,168
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year12023'. Nil).
The average number of staff for the year was:
2024
2023
Full time
Part time
Trustee remuneratlon and expenses
Ms C Crisp, the charity treasurer and partner of a trustee recelved an honorarim of £1,500 durln8 the year12023'.
£Nill.
No further remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity was paid or payable for the year to any
trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them.
Where applicable, trustees receive reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses approved by the Committee
and incurred in the performance of their duties. The amount spent in the year was £nil12023.. £Nill.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
Tanglble Fixed Assets
Freehold
Land &
Bulldlngs
Furntture
Flttlngs &
Equipment
Motor
Vehicles
Office
Equlpment
Total
Cost
As at 01 May 2023
Additions
Disposals
As at 30 April 2024
18,400
2,898
11,2501
20,048
18,400
3,856
11,250
21,006
958
958
Depreclation
As at 01 May 2023
Charge in year
Disposals
As at 30 April 2024
8,124
1,205
1125
9,204
8,124
1,397
1125
9,396
192
192
Net book values
As at 30 AprS12024
10,844
766
11,610
As at 01 May 2023
10,276
10,276
Building
Coniston Sports & Social Centre had in previous years expended £530,467 on the Sports & Social Centre buildin8 whlch
was funded entirely by grants and donation5. The Land on which the building is sited is owned by Coniston AFC and the
charity pays a peppercorn lease of £1 per annum. The lease Is due to run to February 2027.

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Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
Debtors
20Z4
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
VAT repayable
Other debtors
4,359
13,512
2,161
82
765
20,032
847
Creditors: Amounts Falllng due Within One Year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Taxatlon and social security creditors
Other creditors
VAT payable
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred Income
7,502
666
365
458
2,165
3,733
14,889
2,439
11,5931
389
4,027
1,000
2,860
9,122
lo. Deferred Income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2024
2023
Deferred income Is included wlthin..
Current liabilties
3,733
2,860
Movements in the year..
Deferred income at 01 May 2023
Released from previos periods
Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 30 April 2024
2,860
12,8601
3,733
3,733
2,860
2,860

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 (continued)
11. Funds
Balance at
01-May
2023
Incomin8
resources
Resources Gains, Losses
expended and Tran5fer5
Balance at
30.Apr
2024
Restrlcted General Fund5
Restricted general funds
Other funds
Total RestTlCted Funds
12,160
17801
16001
10,780
12,160
780
6001
10,780
Unrestricted Funds
Gener81 funds
Designated f und - fixtures and equipment
Total Unrestrirted Funds
13,860
10,276
24,136
163,647
2,006
165,653
1160,2071
11,2721
161,479
17,300
11,610
28,910
6CKI
Total Funds
24,136
177,813
1162,259
39,690
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows..
General Funds
Funds are to there to be available to provide a productive return over time in support of the charity's aim5.
Designated Fund
Fund representing the fixtures, fittings and equipment capitalised and reflects the value shown in the tangible fixed assets.
Comparatlve Informatlon In respect of the preceeding period is as follows..
Balance at
Incomln8
01-May
resources
2022
Resources Galns, Losses
expended afid Transfers
Balance at
30-Apr
2023
Restricted General Funds
Restrirted general funds
Other funds
Total Restrlcted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Designated f und - flxtures and equipment
Total Unrestrlrted Funds
32,399
6,813
39,212
168,786
4,605
173.391
1187,3251
11,142
188.467
13,860
10,276
24,136
Total Funds
39,212
173,391
188.467
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 {contlnued)
12. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds
Fund balances at 30 April 2024 are represented by..
Restricted
General
Funds
Restricted
Flxed Asset
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total Net Assets
11,610
11,610
32,189
114,8891
10,780
42,969
114,8891
28,910
10,780
39,690
Comparatlve information In respert of the preceeding period is as follow5:
Restrlcted
General
Funds
Restrirted
Flxed Asset
Funds
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Investment5
Current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total Net Assets
10,276
10,276
22,982
19,1221
22,982
19,1221
24,136
24.136
12. Related party transartlons
There were no related party transactlons in the year