THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Charity number 1122187 A Company limited by guarantee number 06300278 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Illlllllll •ADDDAJ6A* 0911012024 COMPANIES HOUSE A4 #139 gmcas Greater Merseyslde Communlty Accountancy Servlce THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page Trustees, Annual Report 2to4 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the accounts 9t016 Prepared by the Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Trustees. report continued Review of progress and achievements This year took us through the third year of an adopted 5 Year Business Plan for 2021-26. Having incorporated the targets of a previous plan during Ihe pasl two years, we were able to progress strongly in this Ihird year. In fact, having made up for lost time we are again on target to achieve our planned achievements. Our existing user group activities which were increased last year, were further enhanced by new activities for a wider range of ages. The concern for the wellbeing of our community saw the introduction of a variety of opportunities for involvement at the centre with 8 considered amount of success. These activities involved closer networking with suitable agencies. Yet more networking allowed for our centre to continue with ethnic social group meetings, and the introduction of a SEND youlh club maintained progress in achieving targets within our Business Plan. Increased usage of the centre's facilities meant an increase in income through room hire. This enabled the charily to move ever closer to establishing strong reserves, and an approach to our target of becoming self-sufficient for running cosls of the centre. The increased income also allowed for continuity of our programme of improvements within and around the building, thus providing a more welcoming environment for all our user groups and staff alike. Gaps remain in provision for certain age and gender groups alongside our aim to attract more activities for persons wlth disabilities of both a physical and mental naturé. This highlights our intention to reach all areas of our local populalion. With so much still to achieve. we are extremely fortunate to have and be appreciative of our loyal. hard-working and versatile staff and volunteers. They have enabled us to be positive about the future 8nd strive to achieve our goals. Our 5 Year Business Plan will continue in earnest. THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Reserves Policy The trustees are currently reviewing the adequacy of the charitls reserves. The trustees are confident that reserves are sufficient lo enable the charity to continue meeting its staled aims and objectives. The aim of the charity is to hold a minimum of six months running costs while moving towards holding a reserve of 12 months costs. The trustees consider that a reserve of this size would allow for any eventuality occurring, which could cause funding sources to become exhausted. A six month period would allow for alternalive funding to be sought to maintain sustainability of the company. Risk Management The truslees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is or may be exposed, and in particular those related to the operations and financing of the charity. It is satisfied that by reviewing its policies, procedures and systems regularly it is mitigating its exposure to major risks. Statement of Directors. responsibilities Company law requires the directors to prepare financial accounts for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required lo.. select suilable accounting policies and apply them consistently: observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reason8ble and prudent., state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any malerial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statemenls on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business- The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charily and lo enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularilies. The Iruslees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable companls websile. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Approved by the Board on 17th September 2024 and signed on behalf of the direclors by.. David James Bishop Director l Truslee Reference and Administrative Details THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Charity number 1122187 A Company limited by guarantee number 06300278 The Irustees,who are the directors of the cornpany for the purposes of company law, are pleased lo present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner's report for the year ended 31 March 2024. Name David James Bishop Michael Thomas 8ishop Peter Bold Patricia Long Nicola Anders Tracy Dickinson Ashley Schreiber Position Dates appointed 15th July 2024 Method of appointment Members of the board of trustees, who are Ihe directors for the purpose of company law and Iruslees for the purpose of charity law who seNed during the year are sel out above. The trustees meet monthly and receive reports from management to manage their charills affairs. Reglstered address 54 Kenlmere Avenue St Helens Merseyside WA11 7PG Bankers Natsvest 5 Ormskirk Street Sl Helens WA10 1DR Governlng document Memorandum and Articles of Association Incorporaled 3 July 2007 as amended by certificate of incorporation upon change of name dated 3rd June 2008. Regislered as 8 Charity on 7th January 2008 number 1122187 Objects of the organisation To promote the benefit of the local community in the Moss Bank and surrounding areas of St Helens borough, without distin¢lion or prediudice, and promote the health and development of children and young people Ihrough activities which offers safe, supeNised, constructive social opportunilies. Independent Examiner Jane Williams Greater Merseyslde Community Accountancy Ser4ice Beacon Building College Street Sl Helens WA10 1TF Approval This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies, was approved by the trustees on 17th September 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Independent Examinerfs report to the trustees of The A.C.Y.P Centre Limited I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024 set out on pages 6 to 12 Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and examiner The charitls trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities AGt 2011 (the 2011 Act) and Ihat an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself thal the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, il is my responsibility to: Cl examine the accounts under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act., Q to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the 2011 Act. and El state whether particular matters have Come to my attention. Basls of Independent examIne￿$ statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the gener81 Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting recorcls kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenled with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those malters sel out in Ihe statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention,. 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe thal in any material respect the requirements: Q to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and El to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporling by Charities have not been met. or 2) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orcler to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reac ed. Jane Williams MAAT Greater Merse Beacon 8uildin College Street St Helens WA10 1TF e Community Accountancy Service 17th September 2024 THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income & Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricled funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Income from: Income from donations Income from charitable activities Other incoming resources Bank Inte￿St Total Incomlng resources 141 151 161 4.991 4,991 121,803 28,430 495 155.719 1,504 84,155 31,205 133 116,997 121,803 28.430 495 33,916 121,803 Resources expended Charilable, activities 17) 40,408 88,430 128,838 139,586 Net Incoming l (outgoing) résources (6,492) 33,373 26,881 {22,589} Transfers between funds Net movement In funds (6,492) 33,373 26,881 (22,589) Reconciliation of funds Total funds as at 01 Aprll 2023 Total funds as at 31 March 2024 36,159 29,668 4,278 37,651 40,437 67,319 63,026 40,437 {7a) The above statement includes all gains and loses recognised during the year. All activities are regarded as continuing. The Notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of Ihese accounts. THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED Charity number 1122187 A Company limited by guarantee number 06300278 Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 Unrestricled 2024 Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Tolal Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Total fixed assets {101 4,205 4,205 4,205 4,205 6,307 6,307 Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 1,542 34,907 36,449 26,489 26,489 37,651 37,651 64,140 64,140 Current liabilitles: amounts falllng due wlthin one year Creditors {due within one year) Total current liabilities {131 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 778 778 Net Assets 29,668 37,651 67,319 41,978 Funds of the charity Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds Total Funds 37,651 37,651 29,668 67,319 4,278 36,159 40,437 29,668 29,668 1151 37,651 The trustees {who are also th8 directors of th8 company for th8 purposes of company law) confimi that for the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, and the members have not required the company lo obtain an audil of Its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act the trustees acknowledge their responsiblities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts The notes on pages 9 10 16 form an integral part of Ihese accounts. These 8ccounts, which have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies, were approved by the truslees on 17th September 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. Peter Bold Director l Trustee THE A.C.Y.P CENTRE LIMITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024 2024 Total 2023 Total Cash flows from operating activities: Net incomel(expenditure) per SOFA Investment income Depreciation (Increaselldecrease in debtors Incre8sèI(decrease) in creditors 26,881 (495) 2.102 {22.589) {214) 2,102 1,542 (4,504) {23,663) (51 247 28,735 Cash flows from investlng activltles Investment income 161 495 214 Net Increasel