Moathouse CommunityTrust A Company Llmlted By Gu8r8nte8with no 8har8 capit&L. Legal snd Adminlstratlve Inform8fjon fortha year ended 31st March 24 Tru8tee8lDlrector8 M8rtln Smith Suzann8 McBrld8 Vlctorla Scott Kovln Maton Rose Tyrr81l Robèrt hall MBE Sandr8 Horton Kevln Ro8ch J8n8t Barrett R8glst8r6d offlca 1Winson avenua Coventry CV2 1 EA Reil8ter8d Company Number Q5952949 Registered Charity number 1124087 In(f6P@ndent examiner Ken Barne$ 10 Woodstock Close Burb8g8 Hlnckiey LEIO 2EG Bankars Barclays Bank PLC Coventry
Moat House CommunityTrust TRUSTEES REPORT For the year 1st Aprll 2023 . 318t March 2024 INTRODUCTION Thg Tru8t&es of Moat House Communrty Trust {MHCT) are plea88d to present this 'Report and Financlal Statements, for the year Isl Aprll 2023 - 31st March 2024, The financlal 8tat8rnent8 have been prepar6d In accordance wFth accounting pollcles, and comply with the Charitab19 Company Artlcles of Assoclatlon, tha Charitie8 Act 2016 and th8 Stat6m8nt of Recommended Practlce; Accountlng and Rtsporting by Charitles 2005. CHARITABLE OBJECTS Tha objeGts of the Gharlty arg as sgt out in the Memorandum of Assoclatlon, these being for the physical and social regeneratlon of the d6fined area of Wood End, Henley Green, Manor Fatin and Deedmore (WEHM) area of Henley Ward, Cov8ntry, Improving capacity and access to servlc88 and aGtivities. RESERVES POLICY Thls pollcy Is revlewed annually considering tradlng and other operational requlrements; therefore, glven the uncertaln economic climate. MHCT Trustees hava taken Ihe decision to rnaintain a higher level of reseNes than th6 mlnlmum 3 months, thareby belng better posltloned to respond In parttcular to: St Pat's developmant: due tc its strategic importance to MHCT and the area it S8rv88, to maintain rnom8ntum following delays in securlng plannlng perm1881on and rising costs. Ongoing demand for services ar181ng from cost-of-livlng crlsis following on from COVID pandemic. Staffing, tralnlng and equipment investmerrt needed for re-intrOdu1un of Gommunity seNice8. M14CT Trustees will, how8v6r, continue kaap under revlew Its policy to malntaln resarve8, ensuring a minimum level of 3 months operatlng Incomo. VISION AND MISSION MHCT, Is run by and for thè residents OF WEHM and MHCT contlnua8 to invest In th@ physlcal and soclal regeneration of the area; towards bullding a pow6rful, healthy comrnunity and a place where people are proud to live, learn and work, MHCT pollGy IS to Keep overheads to n8SSary mlnlmum, thereby maximising funds for communlty actlvitias Maintain strong management, controls whllst ensuring the flexiblllty to respond to pr6valling economlc and polilical climate. Build a sustalnable asset base which d81ivers both a financlal and soclal return, Including; Domestic homes providing quality accommodatlon for local people, at afftirdable rent; generating a regular, sustainable Income sourc8. Commerclal property, within the WEHM area" let to a 'blue chlp, company on a 20-year lease. oreating local Jobs and generating a regular, secure incom8 sourco. Having secured plannlng pemiission, dgvelop Deedmor6 Road land, known as 'St Pays to bulld 21 houses for affordabla rent. Explore opportunltlas to invest in social entery)rises consistent with our charitable objects, e.g. Moat House Café, a safe space for residents to meet whilst employing local people. Support thè wallbaing of the community by working in partnership with residents, voluntary and community, public and private sector organisatlons. MHCT Trustees Report 202312024 Pag81 Df4
Moat House CommunityTrust TRUSTEES REPORT For the year 1st Aprll 2023 . 314t March 2024 ABOUT MOAT HOUSE COMMUNITY TRUST MHCT run by, serving and located at the heart of Its Wood End, Henley Green, Moat House and Deedmore (WEHM) community. continues to pursu6 a sustainable busin8ss model for financlal IndependenGe for the community to shape It8 own future. Provldlng th8 résources to: Tackl8 POV8rty, Support physical and mental w8llbging, Build social Gohesion. Encourage creation of local Jobs for local people. Through Building partnerships, to provide INraparound' support 8eniic8s. Address loneliness and isolatian. Encourage all ages to be active and stimulated, Engage communlty In respon86 to ASB and crime. ASSETS Domestic Properties Given the ongoing shortage of good quality, affordable rental homes; Trustaes commltted to contlnue their investment In local properties for family homes; 'thereby dellverlng 8UStainable, social and flnanGlal return on invastm8nt. MHCT continued to saak to expand its portfolio of famlly homes; however, there were no affordabl8 opporLunities in year. MHCT portfolio therefor@ rernains as 2022123, at 13 propertles 10 x 3 bed houses, 3 apartm6nts (1 x 2 bed, 2 x 1 bed). Cornmerclal Property Moat House Business Centre continues to be let to a blue-chlp company on a long-term lease, this remains a core asset genorating revenue to 8UPPOrt our charltable actlvltles. local jobs, apprenticeships etc hav8 been cr6ated by the tenant since developing this sit6. Land adjacent to St Patrick's RC Church & Prlmary School Having secured planning pemii85ion to develop for 21 x 2, 3 & 4 bed homes for affordable rent in 2022, on MHCT'S freohold slte. MHCT Trustees having decided dèvelopment of land too great a risk for MHCT; reached an In- prlnclpal agreement with Keon Homes for the development of homes for Cltlzen H0118ing. COMMUNITY SUPPORT Soclal Prescrlbing Bulldlng on the e3tabllshed partnerships with Sow9 Valley Prlmary Care Network, Publlc H@alth and Coventry City Council, to increase reach and po8ltive Impact for residents. in the wake of the cost-of-living challeng6s and the stretched resources of NHS. Events & Actlvltles MHCT continues to deliver a weekly programm6' Healthy Walk; Annchalr Exerci88; Tea & Talk at Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centr8 {MHLNC}. Working In pathership wlth SBITC to work wlth our young people: Youth Club, Basketball and Football. also sponsorlng local volunteers to develop informal activities at MHLNC; wlth a vl8W to establlshlng the first young people's football teams. MHCT Truste&s RepDrt 2tY2312024 Page 2of4
Moat House Communlt.yTrust TRUSTEES REPORT For the year 19t April 2023- 31st March 2024 Food H6nle Grub Hub Gwb Hub has contlnued to operate wg&kly since June 2019 and has become an important, relied upon seNlce, provldlng nutrltlonally balanced food for a £5 contribution: Amblant parcel of cupboard stor6 essentials Pack of seasonal fresh fNit & veggtablos Meauflsh and chllled produGt8 (with alternative to dietaryl cultural requlroments). Plus, additional Items for selectlon based on availability. Facilltated through 8urplu8 food e.g., end of day collectlons from major supemiarkets, supplles from Far8Share; 8nhanced by supermarket purchases in ord8r to provide a consistent, quality offer of provide food for local people, thereby tackling food poverty whilst reducing environmental impact both of food to landflll. Furthenrlore, MHCT continue8 to support the city-wide food efft)rt by sharlng It8 knowledge, 8xpen.ence in partnership with Coventry Clty Councll, Coventry Food Bank, Fareshare and Sky Blues In the Community {SBITC) through 'Coventry Food Network,. Household Su ort Fund Working in partnershlp wlth Coventry City Council through Covenlry Food Network to deliver the food 616ment of the govemment's cost of living support fund HSF. This has been an Invaluable resource in supporting the davelopment of a consistent food offer for households citywide. Holida ActFVIt & Food Pro ramm8 HAF Working In Partn&rshlp wtth SBITC and CV Llfe to dellver on the govemment funded HAF Programme for main school holidays (Easter, Chr18tmas & Summer). MHCT provides freshly Gooked meal each day for both SBITC g4nd CV Lif8. Representlng Communlty In partngrship wtth Citizen Housing, Keepmoat Homes and Coventry Clty Council. influencing the shaplng and progr6ss of the Splrlt Quarters Redevelopment Scheme. MHCT PRIORITIES FOR 2024125 MHCT plans to grow the volume and 8cope of our communlty-led activlties: InGreasing cornmunlty reach & engagement: through rnajor events: Easter 6gg hunt, Summer Fete, Bonflre Nlght Firework Extravaganza, Santa on Tour. Expandlng the rango of actlvltles to app8al to thp broadest posslble range of residents. Expand and tailor communlty activities for young families. increase pro-aotive engagement of older resid6nts and new communltie8; focus on Food & Fiuel Poverty Ensurfng resident Voice is heard. particularly In relatlon to property and estate development in line with the revised 'Masterplan'. Raise profile with public agencies In Ilght of slgniflcant cuts In funding and resources, In particular securing the future of youth activities In the ar@a. Engaging health professionals, to Influence health improvements. Continue to explore social enterprlses to create employm6nt and generate income MHCT Tru$te8s RBport 202312024 Pag83of4
Moat House Community Trust TRUSTEES REPORT For the year 18t April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Ralso profil8 of MHCT and the area ft repras@nts to agenGies, businesses and the wlder Communlty of Coventry Hollday Hunger & Food Poverty proJ8Cts S8cur8 development of our pi6ce of land adjacent to St Patrick's RC Church on Deedmor6 Road Approvgd by Trustses on 7th January 2025 and slgned on th6lr behalf by: Suzann& McBrlde Trustea Moat House Comrnunlty Trust MHCT Truste8s Report 202312024 Pag84of4
Moat14ou88 ComniunltyTru8t Aègist r•d Charlty No. 1124087 Indepgndont Examlner$ Report To The Trusteos of Moiat Plouse Communlty fKU¥I. I repDrttothelO th6Trus'toes nn ry examlnation of'lh8finonGlal Btatements of HonLeyGr&on GornrnunltyTru$tfOrth.8 ye&r anded a1 M8i¢h 2024, A88pDn8fbllltle8 b&818 of report. A8 ho tru&t888 gf the ChrIty, you ara r spon85Lbleforth6 préptyratlon ofthutliianolaL¥tat•monts Ir14rrd0nG0 wlth tha rB.qulrernent8 olthe GhArltlo8 a¢X 2011 (the 2L)11 Acty, I roPOIt r¢Èpeot(If My &xginln&fjon of thg ckiarltl&flnan#lal st&temants carrisrl out und6r 8PrfIDn 146 pf the 2011 Act. In r.&rrylng out myexgmlnstlon I havè r0114MBd allthe apr>llcllble dli'ortitsn4 glv6n bythe Charty¢ominlsslon ¢ntM¢ ieo.tion 14515)IBI Df tho 2D11 AGt. Ind•p¥nd&nt wmln$r5 8t&1gm•nt. Yaur attsntlon l& drawn tothefacttha'i th& ehartty h&sprBparF)dfln4nG'it8tat8morrt8 In Acoordan¢e wlth Accounfjngfjrid R¢portlng by llhortlg8 preparin8 tholr gcoiujnts In accordonoo wlth the flnanclal rèpoft,ing &tgndortJ EFPPllc*bi¥ In the UK. I iJnd&T$tond thls bL4¢n doll¢ in orciarforflnancl&l3tAtkm¢ntsto provldp o trueanol f[rvIew accord.an¢>& wlth GA Thef8lly Aco&pt.ed Atttttsuniins Pr&cti$e efflE to.r réportln perlod8 begtnninson or atLof L7noJinuary 2015. I have u'omplotdd my oxamlnatlon. I corrfirm that no metter3 Pidvo ¢omR to Iiiy ettgntlon In ¢vnrr•¢tlan with the examlnatSon glvlng me cauit to bbiioV& that In any mat6rial respect 1. Accountlng r¢cord£4 r¥ not In rospest uf the oh8rlEy fFJqiiifgd by 8&ctl(Jn 7 30 tst the 201.1 A¢t or 2. the IlYttno5aLsiat&iMént$ It wllL klof. accord wlLh tPioyè records or: 8. the fln&nelai 8tAtgm&nt& clo njt oumply with th& Qppilcabie r8qulrom6nts v.onc6rnlng th.o foym And content rgf o¢cttunt& sot out In tho chaYlty'9 acttourrts 8nd reports regul8tlon¥ 20Q8 othèr thsn ally rellulrgmerrt that Ihe acr,ounts glvg A trutrd Ya%rview wltyloh nota mattpr Lon8ldwsJd a8 partotan In¢epènKJoht exomln8tlun, I huve no ¢<)noerns 8n.d h4vo eomg 8orou% no other me.ttÈrs In conn¢Gtion wtth tho &¥omin&tion to Whltth A'ttontlon should bé drtswn In ihi81'8POIt In order to un&hlo FJ propgr under tan• OfthFflnanclaL stst¥m0nts Lo he roa¢hOd. Kon Ba¥no8 .1 O stockwoo Clo$0 Burbagp LE10 2EG 161Q1.2025
CHARII'Y COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Moat Houio Communlly Tru$1 No {11 any} Recelpts and pa ments accounts 311D312024 CC18a For the parfod from 0110412Q23 To Section A Receipts and payments Unra8triotod funds to thg naaro•t Ro•trIGted fundg Endowrnenl funds Total funds Lilt y8ar to tho near081 R ti) tho ngar98t % to thè m80ra8t e Al Recelpt$ Chartt4blo AollvltL• 210196 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 A88bl and Investment galgs. (sea tabla). 210,1 Je 110,156 20X2£1 Sub total Total rn¢glpts 210.156 0,156 201289 A3 Payments Charflable AcifvlO09 133324 1ry8,224 Sub total 1SS,224 ly8,4 47,1011 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, table Sub total 133.224 47.loj Net of recelptG/(payments) AS Transfers betwéèn fuhds A6 Gash funds last year ènd Cash funds this yoar end 76,9S2 70,932 13&1B4 155.IB4 232,116 15¥,184 232,116 155,184 CCXX Rl aGGounts ISSI 2010112026
Section B Statemenl of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrostrlctad R8strloted funds funds to n•arot È to nèarost£ Endowinant fund8 i'$gor]&s Dttt811fy B1 Cagh fund¥ BEnl( 478,895 Total ¢ash funds d7&,595 la9rog b&lanceswlth reootrpi¥ 8rKI paynn gccourfl$ll Aqi'EI(irnpiit F.'I'fl>l Unr•strlcted fund8 to n*aro11 e 3,184 l)K Rèotrlct•d fundg to rt8arèst2 Endwmont fund$ to nÈarÈst E l)otsil Debt¢r8 Fun(1 trfrwhloh asset bèl 21183888 Curront valuè tlonvl Cost lopvonall B3 Investment as88ts HDu£ga Fund towhlGh assgt bgjongs Cunant valug tional D&ta15s Furnitr8 & Filungs Co8t loptlono11 B4 Assets retsined for the harity's own use 3286 Detalls Creditors Fund towhl¢h Ilablllt ralats¥ 5B44Q3 knDunt du tlonal Wh6n duo B5 Llabllltle8 Slgnéd by OTte or tNst885 on behalf of all Ihg Iru81988 81gnabJre prtnt Namg Date of approval CCXX P2 ac(L)unt8 ISS} 2(J10112Q25