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2025-07-31-accounts

Company registration number: 06330349 Charity registration number: 1121854

Stone Community Hub Ltd

(A company limited by guarantee)

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD

Stone Community Hub Ltd

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Chairman's Report 2
Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report) 3 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9 to 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 23
Supporters 24

Stone Community Hub Ltd

Reference and Administrative Details

Patron Viscount Hugo Sandon Trustees Simon Walsh, resigned 15 April 2025 Lynda Cuthbert Gill Wyatt, Chair Phil Yates, Treasurer Hugo Wildblood Catherine Jones Secretary Karen Leighton, appointed 16 April 2025 Manager Karen Leighton Charity Registration Number 1121854 Company Registration Number 06330349 The charity is incorporated in England. Registered Office Frank Jordan Centre Lichfield Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8NA Independent Examiner Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD Bankers Aldermore Bank PLC Apex Plaza Forbury Road Reading RG1 1AX The Co-operative Bank 42-43 Greengate St Stafford ST16 2JA

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Chairman's Report for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Chair's report

The Hub has continued to thrive during 2024/25 with another busy, successful, exciting - and sometimes, challenging! - 12 months. New services have been tried some more successful than others but all have been in response to our clients identified needs.

We are still seeing an increasing number of people using the Food Bank and we are working hard with them to help access other support that is available to them, to help maximise their income and prioritise their household expenditure. We will of course help our clients for as long as they need us but want to help them to become as independent as possible.

The Hub is open daily, Monday to Friday, and any residents of Stone and the surrounding area are warmly welcomed to pop in for a chat, information targeted to their needs, the chance to join in any activities that are going on that day - and, importantly a cuppa and a chance to make new friends!

We couldn’t do any of this without the support of our loyal volunteers and staff, who all go above and beyond to ensure the successful running of the Hub. Local businesses have again, this year, been very generous with their donations as have our individual supporters and local organisations. We are so grateful for your continuing support in what are still challenging times.

The focus for the coming year will be to increase our membership and income and to recruit to our Board of Trustees. As the demand for our services grows exponentially, so do our running costs increase and, for example, some equipment comes to the end of its life and needs replacing. Applying for funding and grants is a time-consuming business! Looking ahead though, we are positive about developments we are hoping to make that will provide more support and opportunities for our clients. A very big thank you again to all our greatly valued staff, volunteers and supporters. We look forward to working with you all in 2025/2026.

Chair

Gill Wyatt

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report)

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements and auditors' report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 July 2025.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Stone Community Hub is a company limited by guarentee. It is operated under the rules of its memorandum and articles of association adopted 1 August 2007, amended by certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 3 February 2015 and amended Articles approved and adopted at 29 January 2021 AGM.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees set the Hub’s goals and support staff to achieve them. These are voluntary positions that require attendance at regular Trustees meetings plus some preparatory and follow-up work as required. Above all we are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and commitment.

All our trustees should be:

• possessed of good judgement, ready to speak their mind and willing to take a team approach to problem solving and management

We welcome approaches from interested individuals, as well as advertising on charity sector websites (e.g. do-it.org) and in local media and making direct approaches to professional bodies and other voluntary organisations. We take care to respect diversity and manage any conflicts of interest. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Hub’s website and if possible, one of our sessions at the Frank Jordan Centre. Referees will be approached to provide references as to the candidate’s suitability for the role. At a minimum, a Standard DBS check is obtained on all Trustees. Candidates are invited to meet with the Chair and the Treasurer, and to attend a Trustees meeting as an observer. An existing Trustee can help with the process or answer any queries. At a minimum, a Standard DBS check is obtained on all Trustees.

Induction and training of trustees

New Trustees receive an information pack on the Hub’s purposes, operations, fundraising activities and their own responsibilities. Trustees are encouraged to expand their skills through additional training or support.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

For the public benefit

  1. To relieve those living in Stone (Staffordshire) and surrounding areas who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, or financial hardship, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing advice, assistance and activities to help improve quality of life and in particular to alleviate the impacts of social isolation and adverse economic circumstances.

  2. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For the purpose of this clause “socially excluded” means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and economically deprived community.

  3. The relief of poverty or financial hardship in Stone and the surrounding areas by providing to individuals in need (and their dependents): (a) food, essential toiletries and household items that they could not otherwise afford; and (b) such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support, advice or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report)

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Achievements and performance

Stone Community Hub remains a vital source of support for residents of Stone and its neighbouring villages. Fondly referred to as "the Hub," our organisation is designed to be flexible and responsive to the diverse needs and circumstances of the people we serve. Though modest in size, we take great pride in the depth and range of assistance we offer—welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Our ability to deliver meaningful support each day is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers and generous donors. Among our volunteers is a committed Board of Trustees who work in close partnership with the Hub Manager to ensure we operate in full compliance with the necessary policies and procedures that underpin a successful charity.

To further enhance our services, we employ two part-time Activity and Support Workers who provide tailored assistance to clients requiring more specialised care.

We regularly invite feedback from those who use our services. This helps us ensure we're meeting their needs effectively and delivering the right support at the right time. It also allows us to address any concerns promptly and make improvements where needed.

Below is a snapshot of the feedback we've received:

• "The Hub is a safe haven. Just coming in today and having someone to talk to meant everything—I had no one else to turn to. It’s comforting to know there are people who truly listen. The Hub welcomes everyone with open arms." – CG, Client

• "You've supported me in so many ways—through the Food Bank and even when I had no Wi-Fi. I was here almost every day, and it helped me stay connected to my friends and family. It means the world to me." – CA, Client

• "It’s such a warm and welcoming place where people can come together. Whether you're looking to relax, chat, or make new friends, the Hub is always open with a smile." – SP, Volunteer

• "Being part of the Hub gives me a sense of purpose. I love hearing laughter during games and seeing people enjoy themselves. It’s also a place where people can access vital information, food, and regular lunches. The lunches are especially popular! I genuinely enjoy getting to know the clients." – JG, Volunteer

This reporting year brought several changes to the Hub’s team. We bid farewell to Jane Harding, our former Manager, and Jess Johns, one of our Activities and Support Workers. During the recruitment phase, the Board of Trustees, alongside Kerry Hague (Activities and Support Worker), stepped up to take on additional responsibilities, ensuring the Hub continued to operate smoothly and provide uninterrupted support. We’re pleased to share that since then, Karen Leighton has joined us as our new Manager, and Amey Lloyd has come on board as an Activities and Support Worker. Due to changes in staff and trustees over this year, the number of grants applied for reduced, but we were successful with those for which we applied.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report)

Events and Activities:

Over the course of the year, our daily drop-in sessions experienced a significant increase in attendance, providing essential support to individuals navigating hardship, isolation, or moments of crisis. In particular we saw a rise in people attending the service with no fixed abode and also an increase in people accessing the service who live permanently on canal boats and were transitioning through the area because of the proximity of canal system to the centre.

For clients requiring one-to-one personalised assistance, we arranged meetings to explore their individual needs. In addition, we offered guidance, signposting, and referrals to partner organisations that deliver specialised support and funding. These included:

We saw a growing need for Foodbank services, particularly among those facing short-term difficulties-such as delays in benefit decisions, family breakdowns, or unexpected emergencies like a broken cooker with no available contingency funds in place. In these instances, access to temporary food support was crucial.

Contributions made by volunteers include collecting food donations, sorting the food once delivered to the foodbank, cook meals, make refreshments, meet and greet clients and visitors, talk to clients, listen to clients, run craft sessions, help with form filling. Our Volunteers held a Tombola stall during the Christmas Lights switch on in Stone. They raised £100 plus during a very snowy and cold night!

During the reporting year 20 volunteers donated 2,802 hours of time and support which equates to £34,212.in monetary terms.

During celebration dates such as Christmas, Easter etc, we are lucky enough to receive large donations of food which is fantastic, however people started making monetary donations and this has helped us enormously to purchase materials to help with activities. It has been amazing to see people starting to talk and interact when crafting, for example. People are interacting and providing peer support during the sessions which is great to see especially for people who are isolated for most of the week.

We celebrated a wonderful Christmas with two traditional Christmas meals donated by individuals and local companies. Families all received a hamper of food with additional treats. All children received a present or two!

Hub Grub which provides lunchtime two course nutritious meal each Monday has been further developed and well received by clients. Food is prepared and cooked by volunteers who have all undergone L2 Food Hygiene training.

Fundraising activities and monthly membership donations remained stable. We thank our members for their valued support in the past year. They play a vital role in the continued growth of the service. Expanding our membership scheme remains a key priority in strengthening sustainability. Accessing the service:

We register adults when first accessing the service. Not everyone in the family will be able to attend the Hub as they may be living with long term health conditions, working, or it’s just not for them. When registering an adult we ask how many other adults and children are in the household. This is invaluable when people use the foodbank as we can ascertain the level of food a family may require, or the level of support needed either now or in the future.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report)

Information at a Glance:

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Trustees Report (incorporating the Directors' Report)

Financial review

Income and Expenditure

The Hub recorded total funds of £35,905 at the year-end (31st July 2025). This was a loss of around £20k on the position a year earlier (£57,256).

Much of this was due to a significant fall in grants received. 23-24 being an exceptional year. There has been an increase of 4% in income from donations and legacies.

Funds and Reserves

The trustees use a bank known for its ethical banking principles, The Co-operative Bank for our day-to-day banking needs.

Trustees intend that reserves be used both to provide financial resilience during any period of financial difficulty and support the increased service provision as necessary.

We continue to hold around 2 months cash in a non-interest generating Co-op business account in order to provide for any immediate needs and a further 2 months in an interest bearing Aldermore savings account.

Remaining funds are invested with the CCLA, the leading UK Charity Asset Manager in a combination of 4 lower risk funds focused on gilts, bonds and lower risk equities.

Policy on reserves

The Trustees recognise the need to manage prudently the finances of the organisation and protect the position of potential creditors and employees by:

• Ensuring unrestricted reserves to the equivalent of a minimum of 3 months’ budgeted expenditure plus restricted funds and;

• Putting in place corrective action should the level of reserves fall below this level and;

• Triggering an orderly closure of the organisation and the termination and settlement of contracts should unrestricted financial reserves fall below 1 month’s budgeted expenditure.

Unrestricted free reserves at the year end (excluding fixed assets) were £33,190 (2024: £48,471).

Small companies provision statement

This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:11/04/26

Phil Yates

~~...................................~~ Phil Yates (Apr 11, 2026 13:45:11 GMT+1) ...... Phil Yates Trustee

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Stone Community Hub Ltd ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2025.

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 accordance 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 charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Stone Community Hub Ltd as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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

  4. 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 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... Daryl Denson ACMA

VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD

14/04/26 Date:.............................

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Investment income
4
Other income
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net expenditure
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
15		 Unrestricted
funds
£
48,456
774
5
49,235
(70,586)
(70,586)
(21,351)
3,496
(17,855)
53,760
35,905		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,496)
(3,496)
3,496
-		 Total
2025
£
48,456
774
5
49,235
(70,586)
(70,586)
(21,351)
-
(21,351)
57,256
35,905

The notes on pages 12 to 23 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

Stone Community Hub Ltd

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Investment income
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Gains/losses on investment assets
Net income/(expenditure)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
15		 Unrestricted
funds
£
29,715
1,285
31,000
(27,145)
(27,145)
1,787
5,642
5,642
48,118
53,760		 Restricted
funds
£
47,551
-
47,551
(55,051)
(55,051)
-
(7,500)
(7,500)
10,996
3,496		 Total
2024
£
77,266
1,285
78,551
(82,196)
(82,196)
1,787
(1,858)
(1,858)
59,114
57,256

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The notes on pages 12 to 23 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

Stone Community Hub Ltd

(Registration number: 06330349) Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
13
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
14
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
15		 2025
£
2,715
10,983
13,698
2,089
20,838
22,927
(720)
22,207
35,905
-
35,905
35,905		 2024
£
5,289
31,565
36,854
1,438
19,774
21,212
(810)
20,402
57,256
3,496
53,760
57,256

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

Directors' responsibilities:

The financial statements on pages 9 to 23 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 11/04/26 .................... and signed on their behalf by:

Phil Yates

~~...................................~~ Phil Yates (Apr 11, 2026 13:45:11 GMT+1) ...... Phil Yates Trustee

The notes on pages 12 to 23 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 11

Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

1 Charity status

The charity is a charity limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The principal place of business is: Frank Jordan Centre Lichfield Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8NA

2 Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Stone Community Hub Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Investment income

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Furniture & fittings 25% reducing balance Computer equipment 25% reducing balance

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments, other than programme related investments, are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period of disposal.

Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the year end.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Fund structure

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

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

3 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from companies, trusts and similar proceeds
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants
Regular giving and capital donations
Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants, including capital grants;
Grants from other charities
Regular giving and capital donations		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
12,000
454
4,000
13,261
29,715		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
11,352
2,508
22,000
12,596
48,456
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
47,551
-
47,551		 Total
2025
£
11,352
2,508
22,000
12,596
48,456
Total
2024
£
12,000
454
51,551
13,261
77,266

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

4 Investment income

Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits
Other income from fixed asset investments
Other income from fixed asset investments
5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Activities undertaken directly
Activities undertaken directly		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
27,145		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
9
765
774
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
1,285
1,285
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
70,578
Restricted
funds
£
55,051		 Total
2025
£
9
765
774
Total
2024
£
1,285
1,285
Total
2025
£
70,578
Total
2024
£
82,196

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Salaries
Rent
Consumables
Telephone & IT
Insurance & licences
Equipment
Travel & meeting expenses
Training
Miscellaneous
Depreciation
Independent Examiner's fee
Accountancy fees
Property Maintenance & Refurbishment
Memberships & Subscriptions
Salaries
Accountancy & Payroll Costs
Rent
Consumables
Telephone & IT
Insurance & licences
Travel & meeting expenses
Training
Miscellaneous
Depreciation
Independent Examiner's fee
Property Maintenance & Refurbishment
Advertising		 Activity
undertaken
directly
£
38,554
16,345
1,434
1,926
413
741
709
48
125
2,574
720
5,282
319
1,388
70,578
Activity
undertaken
directly
£
42,752
634
17,367
1,901
2,389
1,054
1,014
4,993
744
2,574
685
241
5,848
82,196		 2025
£
38,554
16,345
1,434
1,926
413
741
709
48
125
2,574
720
5,282
319
1,388
70,578
2024
£
42,752
634
17,367
1,901
2,389
1,054
1,014
4,993
744
2,574
685
241
5,848
82,196

£67,082 (2024 - £27,145) of the above expenditure was attributable to unrestricted funds and £3,496 (2024 - £55,051) to restricted funds.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

6 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
720
720
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
685
685		 Total
2025
£
720
720
Total
2024
£
685
685

7 Trustees' remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

8 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Pension costs		 2025
£
38,223
331
38,554		 2024
£
42,263
488
42,751

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Employees 2025
No
2		 2024
No
2

Employer pension contributions are split between restricted and unrestricted funds in line with the staff time spent on the restricted project.

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

9 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

10 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 August 2024
At 31 July 2025
Depreciation
At 1 August 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 July 2025
Net book value
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2024		 Furniture &
fittings
£
10,302
10,302
5,013
2,574
7,587
2,715
5,289		 Total
£
10,302
10,302
5,013
2,574
7,587
2,715
5,289

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

11 Fixed asset investments

Other investments

Other investments
2025 2024
£ £
Other investments 10,983 31,565

The market value of the listed investments at 31 July 2025 was £Nil (2024 - £31,565).

The investments comprise 1625.33 accumulation units and 14055.25 income units in the COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund, 3651.21 income units in the COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund and 558.28 units in the COIF Charities Investment Fund with CCLA.

12 Debtors

12 Debtors
Prepayments
13 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash on hand
Cash at bank		 2025
£
2,089
2025
£
91
20,747
20,838		 2024
£
1,438
2024
£
-
19,774
19,774

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals
15 Funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Restricted funds
Rowley Trust Holiday
Hunger
SCVYS
Foodbank
Stone Rotary Club
Hub Grub
Food Bank Donations
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
August 2024
£
53,760
1,000
195
1,294
400
345
262
3,496
57,256		 Incoming
resources
£
49,227
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
49,227		 Resources
expended
£
(70,578)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(70,578)		 2025
£
-
720
720
Transfers
£
3,496
(1,000)
(195)
(1,294)
(400)
(345)
(262)
(3,496)
-		 2024
£
125
685
810
Balance at
31 July 2025
£
35,905
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
35,905

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Restricted
Rowley Trust Holiday
Hunger
SCVYS
Foodbank
Stone Rotary Club
Hub Grub
Food Bank Donations
Arnold Clark
J & H Rausing Trust
National Lottery
The Community Foundation
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
August 2023
£
48,118
1,000
195
1,294
400
345
262
2,500
5,000
-
-
10,996
59,114		 Incoming
resources
£
31,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
46,951
600
47,551
78,551		 Resources
expended
£
Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
(27,145)
1,787
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,500)
-
(5,000)
-
(46,951)
-
(600)
-
(55,051)
-
(82,196)
1,787		 Balance at
31 July 2024
£
53,760
1,000
195
1,294
400
345
262
-
-
-
-
3,496
57,256

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Rowley Trust Holiday Hunger - funding for project to feed poor families during school holidays

Rowley Trust COVID-19 - to keep the foodbank stocked

Staffordshire County Council - to fund the foodbank

Stone Town Council - IT equipment

Stafford Borough Council Small Grants - Crafting for Calm

Stone Lions Club - for Bosom Buddies

The Community Foundation for Staffordshire - COVID-19 emergency funding

SCVYS (Staffordshire Council for Voluntary Youth Services) - young people

Foodbank - restricted donations from multiple individual and corporate donors

SARH Cares - Parent and Child craft and food bank

Stone Rotary Club - towards cost of weekly 'Hub Grub' hot meal.

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Stone Community Hub Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
5,289
31,565
17,716
(810)
53,760		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
2,715
10,983
22,927
(720)
35,905
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
3,496
-
3,496		 Total funds at
31 July
2025
£
2,715
10,983
22,927
(720)
35,905
Total funds at
31 July
2024
£
5,289
31,565
21,212
(810)
57,256

17 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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Supporters Stone Community Hub Ltd for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Stone Community Hub thanks the following organisations for their help and support during the year:

A Little Bit of Stone All Saints First School and Church Aston Cubs Barlaston Methodist Church Beeston Shenton Solicitors CAB Christchurch First School Christchurch Academy Church at the Crossing Co-operative, Eccleshall Rd DRAC Logistics Fairway Service Station Fareshare Futures2gether Kier HS2 Manor Hill First School Mansion House Surgery Marks & Spencer Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Morrisons, Stone Neighbourly New Life Family Church Oulton First School Pirehill First school Sandon Hall SCVYS Springfields First School St Dominic’s Church St John’s Church St Michael’s First School St Michael's Freemasons St. Dominic's School Sisters at St. Dominic's Stone Stafford Borough Council Staffordshire Newsletter Staffordshire Parish Councils Stone & Eccleshall Gazette Standon and Cotes Heath W.I. Stone Golf Club Stone Labour Women’s Group Stone PCSO's Stone Rural Parish Council Stone Town Bonfire Committee Stone Town Council Stone Stitch and Pint Support Staffordshire The Inner Wheel Club of Stone Tittensor Brownies Town Mayor Walton Priory Middle School Yarnfield Village Hall

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Stone Community Hub 2025 Accounts updated

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