REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07219190 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1138947
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 5 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 to 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 12 to 22 |
SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees, who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to carry out the following for the benefit of the community within the areas of Herefordshire, the Parish of Highley and the surrounding neighbourhoods, and such other areas as the Trustees shall determine from time to time:
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to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the intention of improving the conditions of life of those using the facilities.
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to organise events for recreation or leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the objects of improving the conditions of life of those engaging in them.
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to relieve the needs of people who are elderly, sick or who have physical or mental disabilities, or who are from socially disadvantaged backgrounds through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities.
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to promote and preserve good health amongst the population through exercise and sport.
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to promote physical education and development amongst pupils and students at schools, colleges or establishments for the provision of further or higher education.
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to advance education through the provision of libraries and other community and cultural facilities; and
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to carry out any other charitable activity subject to the prior written consent of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Vision and mission
VISION: Creating Healthier Communities
MISSION: To make a sustainable and positive difference to the people in our communities by encouraging physical activity and healthier lifestyle.
Strategic themes
As a Social Enterprise, we take our role within the communities we serve seriously and see social responsibility at the heart of all we do. Our four corporate themes are:
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To provide a Customer Experience which exceeds expectations and attracts and retains customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
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To deliver innovative products for our customers and partners to encourage healthier lifestyles, drive revenue and combat competition.
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Employ and reward People who add value through their skills, knowledge and performance while delivering a lean workforce fit for future challenges.
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To operate a financially sustainable organisation which uses commercial principles to drive performance and achieve our Vision.
Severn Centre's two key themes for 2024 were:
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Achieving a greater public benefit by working with key partners, stakeholders and funding organisations to increase participation in physical activity.
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Developing the business.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The board of trustees confirm that they have complied with the duties in Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
We have referred to the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the board of trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that they have set.
Diversity
The charity has a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and engagement and, via its parent charity, works with partners to target groups and break down barriers to activity and participation, taking positive steps to increase representation and participation from under-represented groups, believing in a culture of safety, value and inclusion.
The parent charity, Halo Leisure Services Limited, has partnered with the National Centre for Diversity and has achieved the Investors in Diversity Award.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
FUNDRAISING
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity operates within a responsible, sustainable financial framework and that it has adequate resources to carry out its role in educating residents in the local community. While the Trustees may delegate many of the operations of fundraising to other parts of the organisation, they retain the responsibility for inspiring other fundraisers, demonstrating the perceived importance of fundraising to the organisation, and demonstrating their leadership in this area.
In carrying out fundraising, the charity adheres to the following standards:
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The Trustees will have regard to the Charity Commission's publication 'Charity Fundraising' (CC20).
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Fundraising activities carried out by the charity will comply with all relevant laws.
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Any communications to the public made while carrying out a fundraising activity shall be truthful and non- deceptive. - All monies raised via fundraising activities will be for the stated purpose of the appeal and will comply with the charity's stated mission and purpose.
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The charity will comply with GDPR Legislation in relation to all personal data collected.
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Nobody directly or indirectly employed by or volunteering for the charity shall accept commissions, bonuses or payments for fundraising activities.
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No general solicitations shall be undertaken by telephone or door-to-door.
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Fundraising activities should not be undertaken if they may be detrimental to the good name or community standing of the charity.
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All Trustees, casual, permanent and contract staff and volunteers are responsible for adhering to these procedures.
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Fundraising activities should not be undertaken if they will expose the charity to significant financial risk.
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Complaints will be dealt with in accordance with the Charity Commissions guide CC20.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees recognise the need for a reasonable amount of financial reserves in order to protect the trust from the possibility of any adverse or unforeseen circumstances that could arise. The current policy is the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible assets held by the trust should be between six and thirteen weeks of the trust's annual expenditure on payroll costs, property operating expenses and administration expenses. If there was to occur a significant drop in funding, it has been identified that the trust will need to have access to unrestricted reserves with a current value of at least £60,000 which represents thirteen weeks of the trust's annual expenses. The unrestricted reserves currently stand at £75,265. The Trustees will review the policy to ensure it remains appropriate to the needs of the charitable company.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
2024 Performance
With increasing competition, changing customer requirements, potential economic downturn, funding restrictions, the fast-moving pace of technology and its impact on how people consume leisure. Severn Centre now faces significant cost pressures from staff costs, primarily increases driven by the National Living Wage, Employers' National Insurance contributions, general inflation and energy costs.
The centre performed well during the year, opening the lido from May to September, maintaining operational revenue and controlling costs. In addition, 2024 saw the creation of a GP surgery within the building, heralding a closer collaboration between health and leisure practitioners with community focus along with generating rental income. The site achieved a P&L surplus on unrestricted funds.
Looking forward to 2025
There are no significant changes to the operating model planned for 2025. We expect to generate a small P&L surplus during the year and maintain cash reserves.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
A partnership between Shropshire Council, Highley Parish Council and Halo Leisure - Leading Leisure Trust and Social Enterprise.
The Severn Centre Trust became a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company no. 07219190, Charity no. 1138947) on 10 April 2010, remaining dormant until 31 March 2011 when it took over by resolution, the assets, liabilities and undertakings of the Severn Centre Trust (Charity no. 522528). With effect from 1 October 2017 ownership of the company was transferred to Halo Leisure Services Limited and new articles of association were adopted.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are appointed under the terms of the memorandum and articles of the Limited company. Halo Leisure Services Limited as the charitable company's sole member appoints the trustees, at least one of whom shall not also be a trustee of Halo Leisure Services Limited.
Induction and training of new trustees
All new trustees receive induction training regarding the organisation including its powers and objects and the charitable company itself.
Severn Centre Advisory Board
The charitable company has established an Advisory Board comprising trustees and representatives of the local community to keep the community informed of key developments and to ensure the charitable company is aware of the concerns and interest of local people.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk assessment
The charitable company has developed a comprehensive risk register to identify both the risks it faces and risk mitigation measures. The document is reviewed on a regular basis by the trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07219190 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1138947
Registered office
Lion Yard Broad Street LEOMINSTER HR6 8BT
Trustees
M A W Salt C E Edginton Senior HR business partner (appointed 1.2.24) J F Lee Head of market communications (appointed 1.2.24) (resigned 9.12.24) O R Whelan Head of surveillance (appointed 1.2.24) W J Campion Business Improvement Manager (appointed 9.12.24)
Company Secretary
J G Huxley
Auditors
McCabe Ford Williams Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants Building 1063 Cornforth Drive Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PX
GOING CONCERN
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charitable company to be able to continue as a going concern.
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SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees (who are also the directors of Severn Centre Trust Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
- there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and - the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, McCabe Ford Williams, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ C E Edginton - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Severn Centre Trust Ltd (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
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the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
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we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the charitable company through discussions with management and our experience of the sector;
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we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the charitable company including, but not limited to, the UK charity tax legislation; - we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management; and
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identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alter to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
We assessed the susceptibility of the charitable company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
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making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud as well as their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
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considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
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performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
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tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
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reviewed management contacts where contract variations had arisen;
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assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates set out in note 1 were indicative of potential bias; and
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investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
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agreeing financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
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reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
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enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and
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reviewing correspondence with HMRC and the relevant regulators.
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the Board of Trustees and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Ashley Phillips FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of McCabe Ford Williams Statutory Auditors and Chartered Accountants Building 1063 Cornforth Drive Kent Science Park Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PX
Date: .............................................
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SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities 3 Operation of centre facilities Investment income 2 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 4 Operation of centre facilities NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 210,569 77,934 288,503 279,854 8,649 66,616 75,265 |
Restricted funds £ - - - 59,690 (59,690) 1,928,982 1,869,292 |
31.12.24 Total funds £ 210,569 77,934 288,503 339,544 (51,041) 1,995,598 1,944,557 |
31.12.23 Total funds £ 257,160 - |
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| 257,160 | ||||
| 299,175 | ||||
| (42,015) 2,037,613 |
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| 1,995,598 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07219190)
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 17 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
31.12.24 £ 1,883,529 69,744 45,742 115,486 (54,458) 61,028 1,944,557 1,944,557 75,265 1,869,292 1,944,557 |
31.12.23 £ 1,936,310 73,229 102,365 |
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| 175,594 (116,306) |
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| 59,288 | ||
| 1,995,598 | ||
| 1,995,598 | ||
| 66,616 1,928,982 |
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| 1,995,598 |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. C E Edginton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SEVERN CENTRE TRUST LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charitable company to be able to continue as a going concern.
Company status
The company is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. The members of the charitable company are the Trustees named within the Report of the Trustees. In the event of the charitable company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £5 per member of the charitable company.
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Incoming resources
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met: i. The Charitable Company has entitlement to the funds;
ii. any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control of the Charitable Company;
iii. there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and iv. the amount can be measured reliably.
Income represents net sales of goods and services, excluding Value Added Tax and discounts to customers and management fees. Income received in respect of future events has been deferred and will be released when the event is complete or over the period to which the income relates. Membership income is deferred over the period of membership.
The management fee is an unrestricted fund which is available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charitable Company. Income received for capital expenditure is treated as deferred income and is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities by installments over the expected useful economic life of the related asset on a basis consistent with the depreciation policy.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter.
Freehold property - 2% on cost Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance and over remaining term of lease Fixtures and fittings - 15% on cost
Assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised.
Related party exemption
The charitable company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts or finance leases are capitalised in the Balance Sheet. Those held under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Those held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
The interest element of these obligations is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities over the relevant period. The capital element of the future payments is treated as a liability.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Financial instruments
The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Significant judgements and estimates
In the application of the charitable company's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period to which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are the depreciation charges that are calculated with reference to the useful economic life of fixed assets.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
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| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rental income | 77,934 | - |
Rental income for 2023 totalling £60,892 is included within the comparative for centre activities and related income below.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Activity Centre activities & related income Operation of centre facilities Management fees Operation of centre facilities 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Operation of centre facilities 5. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff costs Other staff costs Bad debts Depreciation 6. SUPPORT COSTS Management £ Operation of centre facilities 161,985 |
31.12.24 £ 105,989 104,580 210,569 Direct Support Costs (see costs (see note 5) note 6) £ £ 167,527 172,017 31.12.24 £ 104,221 483 1,000 61,823 167,527 Human Governance resources costs £ £ 357 9,675 |
31.12.23 £ 158,116 99,044 |
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| 257,160 | ||
| Totals £ 339,544 |
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| 31.12.23 £ 94,982 461 4,500 61,634 |
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| 161,577 | ||
| Totals £ 172,017 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Management
| Property costs Insurance Administrative costs Management fee Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Legal and professional fees Irrecoverable VAT Human resources Interest payable Governance costs Auditors' remuneration |
31.12.24 Operation of centre facilities £ 91,003 10,197 22,270 20,003 282 2,990 1,535 9,949 3,756 161,985 31.12.24 Operation of centre facilities £ 357 31.12.24 Operation of centre facilities £ 9,675 |
31.12.23 Total activities £ 77,303 8,800 16,040 20,001 82 1,563 1,183 408 2,673 |
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| 128,053 | ||
| 31.12.23 Total activities £ - 31.12.23 Total activities £ 9,545 |
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7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Auditors' remuneration | 9,675 | 9,545 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 60,868 | 61,634 |
| Depreciation - assets on hire purchase contracts and finance leases | 955 | - |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
9. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Operation of centre facilities No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Operation of centre facilities 257,160 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Operation of centre facilities 239,481 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 17,679 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 48,937 |
31.12.24 12 Restricted funds £ - 59,694 (59,694) 1,988,676 |
31.12.23 12 Total funds £ 257,160 |
31.12.23 12 Total funds £ 257,160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299,175 | |||
| (42,015) 2,037,613 |
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | Unrestricted fund £ 66,616 |
Restricted funds £ 1,928,982 |
Total funds £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,995,598 |
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2024 Charge for year At 31 December 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Freehold property £ 2,942,261 - 2,942,261 1,013,279 59,690 1,072,969 1,869,292 1,928,982 |
Plant and machinery £ 198,823 9,042 207,865 191,495 2,133 193,628 14,237 7,328 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 401,868 - 401,868 401,868 - 401,868 - - |
Totals £ 3,542,952 9,042 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,551,994 | ||||
| 1,606,642 61,823 |
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| 1,668,465 | ||||
| 1,883,529 | ||||
| 1,936,310 |
Fixed assets, included in the above, which are held under hire purchase contracts are as follows:
| COST Additions DEPRECIATION Charge for year NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Plant and machinery £ 3,820 955 2,865 - |
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12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Hire purchase (see note 14) Trade creditors Amounts owed to group undertakings Social security and other taxes Other creditors Deferred income Accrued expenses |
31.12.24 £ 68,627 1,117 69,744 31.12.24 £ 3,410 6,131 16,610 6,706 301 10,800 10,500 54,458 |
31.12.23 £ 72,112 1,117 73,229 31.12.23 £ - 8,377 66,317 8,309 301 11,813 21,189 |
|---|---|---|
| 116,306 |
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
14. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Net obligations repayable: | ||
| Within one year | 3,410 | - |
15. SECURED DEBTS
The charity's parent company, Halo Leisure Services Limited, took out a £750k Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) in 2020 to support its operations. The loan is secured against all of the charity's assets by way of fixed and floating charges.
As at 31 December 2024, the remaining liability outstanding to the bank was £275k (2023: £425k).
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16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted fund £ Fixed assets 14,237 Current assets 115,486 Current liabilities (54,458) 75,265 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Severn Centre Building Fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Severn Centre Building Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ 1,869,292 - - 1,869,292 At 1.1.24 £ 66,616 1,928,982 1,995,598 Incoming resources £ 288,503 - 288,503 |
31.12.24 Total funds £ 1,883,529 115,486 (54,458) 1,944,557 Net movement in funds £ 8,649 (59,690) (51,041) Resources expended £ (279,854) (59,690) (339,544) |
31.12.23 Total funds £ 1,936,310 175,594 (116,306) 1,995,598 At 31.12.24 £ 75,265 1,869,292 1,944,557 Movement in funds £ 8,649 (59,690) (51,041) |
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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.1.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 48,937 Restricted funds Severn Centre Building Fund 1,988,676 TOTAL FUNDS 2,037,613 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 257,160 Restricted funds Severn Centre Building Fund - TOTAL FUNDS 257,160 |
Net movement in funds £ 17,679 (59,694) (42,015) Resources expended £ (239,481) (59,694) (299,175) |
At 31.12.23 £ 66,616 1,928,982 1,995,598 Movement in funds £ 17,679 (59,694) (42,015) |
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Severn Centre Building Fund
The buildings were funded by grants and are restricted for use by the Severn Centre as leisure facilities. The balance is reducing as the buildings depreciate.
18. ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY
The ultimate parent company is Halo Leisure Services Limited, a Charity incorporated in England & Wales.
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19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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