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2025-03-31-accounts

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Charity registration number 1140184 (England and Wales)

Company registration number 06928624

COMMUNITY HOUSE, ETON ROAD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs S Muhammed
Rev J Jones
Ms I Wilson MBE
Ms C Haywood
Ms K Smith
Ms M Priday (Appointed 21 February 2025)
Secretary Mrs A Baran
Charity number (England and Wales) 1140184
Company number 06928624
Registered office Community House
Eton Road
Newport
United Kingdom
NP19 0BL
Independent examiner UHY Hacker Young
Bradbury House
Mission Court
Newport
Gwent
United Kingdom
NP20 2DW

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 20

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TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006, present their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “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 2015).”

From 1st January 2013 the Trustees of Community House (Eton Road) ('CHER' hereafter) signed a 30 year lease on the building and took responsibility for the activities, assets and liabilities of Community House. Before that time they had been held by the Presbyterian Church of Wales ('PCW' hereafter) and managed by the Maindee congregation. The transfer of responsibilities to Community House (Eton Road) was accompanied by a generous endowment of financial reserves, to cover the cost of managing and maintaining the building which from that time became the responsibility of the charity.

Objectives and activities

The Charity is an independent, not for profit organisation that exists to benefit the residents of Maindee and surrounding areas. It adheres to principles of equality whatever the gender, sexual orientation, race, political or religious opinion of its users.

Aims & activities

The Charity works to enable people in the local community to develop their capacity and skills, meet their needs, and participate more in local activity. It does this mainly by providing facilities for meetings, recreation, education and development. We work in partnership with a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisation whose support and contribution are essential to our success. We are appreciative of the financial and organisational support from a wide range of funders.

During the year the Trustees resolved to focus on:

Updates on the three Community House projects Community Youth Project (CYP), Bundles and Maindee Men

Our Community Youth Project (CYP) provides universal and targeted youth work, play work, detached (street) work and wellbeing support, offering a range of informal learning activities and personal development opportunities for young people from Maindee and beyond. In 2024 CYP achieved the Education Workforce Council accredited Bronze Youth Work Quality Mark. This accreditation supports and recognises improving standards in the provision, practice and performance of organisations, demonstrating and celebrating the excellence of our work with young people. Community House also became a registered Duke of Edinburgh licensed centre which increases the range of opportunities for young people in Maindee. Both achievements are a testament to the skills and commitment of the CYP team. Youth volunteering developed over the year through a partnership with Newport Youth Academy. We developed a new early intervention project aiming to support the emotional development of children and young people and reduce the risk of young people experiencing trauma and homelessness. One of the team, Louise Armstead, attended a European Youth Forum in Budapest with the Council of Europe.

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TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Bundles is a support project providing clothes, equipment and consumables such as nappies and baby milk for new Mums who may be referred by professionals, or self refer. The project is grateful for all donations and the contributions made by the valued and committed volunteers who assist with sorting donations and getting them ready for distribution. We are grateful for the support of Sally Lewis who is the Founder of Bundles. We also express thanks to Jac Warren (Bundles Worker) whose post ended in March 2025.

Maindee Men is a project aiming to reduce the isolation of adult men in the Maindee community and beyond, and led by Community House volunteer, Imran Badat. They meet weekly for fun and support. We appreciate Imran’s work, keeping the group running over many years and helping in many other ways at Community House.

We recognise the hard work of our cleaner, Pauline Holmes, who maintained a clean and welcoming environment for all users at Community House.Community House is supported by volunteers who we would like to thank for their contribution to ‘Building a strong, caring community together’.

The Charity complies with the requirements of the Charities Act 2006 and the guidance of the Charity Commission by ensuring that its activities benefit the public.

Achievements and performance

We were fortunate to be funded by the National Lottery for a capital project during 2024. Our ‘Cosy Community House’ project enabled the installation of a new boiler and heating system.

We secured funding for a minibus to support the running of activities from Community House.

Community House Eton Road provides a safe space with a range of engagement, support and activities that contribute to the health and wellbeing of the residents of the Maindee area and beyond. It is a valued service which people tell us they want to access, and support. We continue to keep in regular contact with group leaders and the wider community, sustain momentum and find innovative ways to support the community.

New and existing groups have been welcomed to the building, running specific community services. Community House is extremely grateful for their room hire, without which core support the building would not be able to function:

We held a ‘Human Rights, Together’ Day in November 2024 funded by Newport City Council. This brought together children, young people, families, voluntary and statutory sector organisations in celebration of our shared and universal Human Rights. Community House provided refreshments and CYP ran the youth stage at Maindee Festival. We also hosted events run by the following organisations:

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TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Our CHER Annual General Meeting was held on Zoom in November 2024 reporting on the work of Community House and so many groups connected with us. The continuing demand for space and support for all these activities demonstrates the benefit that Community House brings to people as a safe and accessible space. We appreciate the flexibility all user groups show to others as we co-exist and work together, sometimes even juggling groups’ use of rooms to accommodate others when needed.

In 2024/25 Community House was funded by BBC Children in Need, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), National Community Lottery, Newport City Council, Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO),Participatory Budget Fund, UK Youth, Regional Integration fund (RIF) Cost of Living, Community Foundation Wales, The Royal Foundation (HomeLife), The Archbishop of Wales Children’s Fund, The Postcode Community Trust, Moondance, Sported and The Masonic Charitable Foundation.

Financial review

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month’s expenditure which is £67,299 (2024 - £58,960). The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £100,137 (2024 - £111,642); this includes £30,000 which has been designated for an emergency fund, three month's expenditure of £67,299; this leaves £32,838 of discretionary cash.

The Charity monitors the financial status of the charity through regular meetings. We appreciate the efforts of our finance officer, Aneta Baran, for the accurate financial information that she brings to this task. During the year, the charity has been able to show net ingoing resources of £33,644 (2024 - net outgoing resourses £8,169).

The policy has been established following consideration of guidance issued by the Charity Commission. Reserves are retained to cover all costs and liabilities in the event of the closure of the charity and the balance to be retained is reviewed annually.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and have ensured that there are effective controls in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud, loss and error.

The Trustees have ensured that the charity has sufficient financial reserves to cover at least 3 months' operating costs, in line with Charity Commission guidelines.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

CHER (also referred to as ''the Trust'' and ''the Charity'' in these financial statements) is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 9 June 2009, company number 06928624. It registered as a charity on 2 February 2011, charity number 1140184. The charity did not become active until 1 January 2013 when it signed the 30-year lease on the building.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were: Mrs S Muhammed

Rev J Jones Ms I Wilson MBE Ms C Haywood Ms K Smith Ms M Priday (Appointed 21 February 2025)

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TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees met frequently in line with our governance and leadership responsibilities. Trustees received reports from the Development Manager and others, monitored projects, received funder and finance reports, shared information about developments, partnerships, relationships with the community, as well as took care to operate within our means.

The trustees undertook a piece of reflective development work, supported by a USW funded external consultant, Andrew Price. Working together over several months trustees clarified the purpose, core aims and activities and values underpinning Community House and produced agreed statements on these, as well as making decisions on organisational priorities for the next year.

The trustees pay tribute to the project funders and aim to keep them well informed as to progress through reporting and the sharing of monitoring and evaluation data.

We continue to foster good relationships with all who use the building and their organisations as we aim to “build stronger caring community together”.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The officers who have served during the year are set out in the accounts. Marilyn Priday is our valued Company Secretary.

The charity is a membership organisation which welcomes members and advisors. Trustees can be appointed from members or advisors.

The Trustees are very grateful for additional advisors and volunteers who give their support.

Robust systems are in place for recruiting, inducting and training Trustees.

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Staff & Volunteers

Trustees undertook an annual review of policies and continue to reflect on the staffing and organisational needs of Community House. We continued to manage data using the Lamplight CRM system and commissioned Citation to support us with HR and Health and Safety policy and procedures. The Chair acted as Project Manager overseeing the capital project, Cosy Community House, and the Vice Chair managed the Development Manager, Sarah Miller, and acted as one of the Community House Designated safeguarding people. Sarah managed Community House staff and volunteers and the Bundles Founder, Sally Evans, line managed Jac Warren, the Bundles worker.

Aneta Baran continues to provide book-keeping services as our Finance and Administration Officer, and these are extended as more projects and funders are taken on board. We have been very grateful to her for her dedication as her role has grown in complexity and volume.

Pauline Holmes retired in 2025. Our occasional relief cleaner is Luthfa Begum, who is willingly prepared to step in at a moment’s notice when required.

Community House employs five part-time JNC qualified youth and community workers for the Community Youth Project: Louise Armstead, Mark Bolsom, Mollie Cross, Ellyse Davies and Louise Patrick and student on placement, Talisin Davies. The young people of Newport and their families are indebted to all the CYP team, their dedication and professionalism, as they guide and support them through their many challenges and provide many meaningful activities and experiences.

We greatly value and appreciate the accountancy and payroll support from UHY Hacker Young.

The charity could not operate without the input of time, effort and goodwill of very many volunteers and advisors and this report warmly welcomes all their contributions in addition to all our valued staff listed above.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Ms C Haywood

Trustee Dated: .........................08 / 12 / 2025

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY HOUSE, ETON ROAD

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Community House, Eton Road (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

UHY Hacker Young

Bradbury House Mission Court Newport Gwent NP20 2DW United Kingdom Date: ............................ 09 / 12 / 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
15,717
-
Charitable activities
Provision of the
Community House for
the benefit of the
community
4
57,864
297,076
Investments
5
1,516
-
Total income
75,097
297,076
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
86,602
251,927
Total expenditure
86,602
251,927
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
(11,505)
45,149
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
111,642
43,114
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
100,137
88,263		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
15,717
13,800
-
354,940
67,388
159,309
1,516
575
-
372,173
81,763
159,309
338,529
66,903
182,338
338,529
66,903
182,338
33,644
14,860
(23,029)
154,756
96,782
66,143
188,400
111,642
43,114		 Total
2024
£
13,800
-
226,697
575
241,072
249,241
249,241
(8,169)
162,925
154,756

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
17
Unrestricted funds-general
Designated funds
19
General unrestricted funds		 2025
£
12,299
162,651
174,950
(12,642)
30,000
70,137		 £
26,092
162,308
188,400
88,263
100,137
188,400		 2024
£
11,449
168,375
179,824
(34,551)
30,000
81,642		 £
9,483
145,273
154,756
43,114
111,642
154,756

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

08 / 12 / 2025

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

..............................

Ms C Haywood Trustee

Company registration number 06928624 (England and Wales)

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
23
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2025
£
(22,739)
1,516		 £
15,499
(21,223)
-
(5,724)
168,375
162,651		 2024
£
(2,883)
575		 £
24,002
(2,308)
-
21,694
146,681
168,375

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Community House, Eton Road is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Community House, Eton Road, Newport, NP19 0BL, United Kingdom.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Donated goods and services are recognised at the estimated value of the services and is recognised within incoming resources as a donation and en equivalent charge included within promotional costs.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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.

Gifts in kind is included in incoming resources in the SOFA at its market value at the time of receipt and is capitalised on the balance sheet.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment 25% on cost Fixtures and fittings 25% on cost Motor vehicles

1.7 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be 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 in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Donations and gifts
Donated goods and services
Other income
For the ended 31 March 2025		 2025
£
3,781
11,072
864
15,717		 2024
£
2,398
11,072
330
13,800

The Charity is grateful to the Presbyterian Church of Wales donating the use of the building. The market value of the rent is estimated to be £11,072 (2024 - £11,072). The estimated value of these services is recognised within incoming resources as a donation and an equivalent charge included within promotional costs.

4 Charitable activities

Services provided under contract
Charitable rental income
Grants
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds		 2025
£
290
54,619
300,031
354,940
57,864
297,076
354,940		 2024
£
-
59,242
167,455
226,697
67,388
159,309
226,697

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5 Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 1,516 575
6 Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements - -
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 6,130 3,411
7 Charitable activities
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation and impairment 6,130 3,411
Other operating leases - rent 11,072 11,072
Rates & water 1,222 914
Insurance 1,548 1,615
Light & heat 7,952 6,844
Telephone 1,074 1,321
Postage & stationary 892 872
Sundries 2,159 2,872
Repairs & renewals 78,783 20,389
Cleaning & waste disposal 1,848 2,697
Safety & security 1,051 1,317
Project costs 31,129 28,521
IT support 598 533
145,458 82,378
Share of support costs (see note 8) 171,562 147,643
Share of governance costs (see note 8) 21,509 19,220
338,529 249,241
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 86,602 66,903
Restricted funds 251,927 182,338
338,529 249,241

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8 Support costs

Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
Staff costs
171,562
-
Recruitment costs
-
-
Accountancy
-
3,111
Legal and professional
-
17,181
Subscriptions
-
1,217
171,562
21,509
Analysed between
Charitable activities
171,562
21,509		 2025
£
171,562
-
3,111
17,181
1,217
193,071
193,071		 2024 Basis of allocation
£
147,287
Staff time
356
Support costs
2,729 Governance
16,019 Governance
472 Governance
166,863
166,863

9 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
Staff 10 12
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 154,670 140,812
Social security costs 13,668 4,062
Other pension costs 3,224 2,413
171,562 147,287

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
7,011
21,744
Additions
-
539
At 31 March 2025
7,011
22,283
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
5,299
13,973
Depreciation charged in the year
857
2,960
At 31 March 2025
6,156
16,933
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
855
5,350
At 31 March 2024
1,712
7,771
13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Corporation tax payable
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
15
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals		 Motor
vehicles
£
-
22,200
22,200
-
2,313
2,313
19,887
-
2025
£
10,561
1,738
12,299
2025
£
-
2,829
-
6,073
710
3,030
12,642		 Total
£
28,755
22,739
51,494
19,272
6,130
25,402
26,092
9,483
2024
£
9,808
1,641
11,449
2024
£
1
2,583
23,000
5,631
616
2,720
34,551

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

15
Deferred income
2025
£
Other deferred income
-
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2025
£
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
-
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
23,000
Released from previous periods
(23,000)
Resources deferred in the year
-
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
-
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
3,224		 2025
£
-		 2024
£
23,000
2024
£
23,000
-
-
23,000
23,000
2024
£
2,413

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.

Restricted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. Movement in funds
Movement in funds		 Balance at
Incoming
Resources
Balance at
Incoming
Resources
Balance at		 1 April 2023
resources
expended
1 April 2024
resources
expended
31 March		 2025 £
£
£
£
£
£
£		 Children In Need
26,381
26,437
(48,571)
4,247
29,500
(17,737)
16,010		 Mothers Together
-
5,225
(5,225)
-
-
-
-		 Newport City Council Summer Programme
10,003
-
(10,003)
-
-
-
-		 Police & Crime Commissioner for Gwent
1,913
49,886
(50,355)
1,444
49,886
(50,373)
957		 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
-
-
-
-
7,436
-
7,436		 Postcode Community Trust
-
-
-
-
25,000
(25,000)
-		 People's Health Trust
10,111
5,974
(16,085)
-
-
-
-		 Gavo
-
9,387
(4,705)
4,682
11,682
(11,715)
4,649		 Community Foundation in Wales
-
-
-
-
20,000
-
20,000		 The Clothworkers Foundation
-
-
-
-
23,700
(2,313)
21,387		 Participatory Budgeting Newport City Council/ABUHB (Baby Bundles)
9,627
1,500
(8,474)
2,653
6,300
(7,665)
1,288		 National Lottery Community Fund
-
-
-
-
52,060
(42,060)
10,000		 Moondance Foundation
-
-
-
-
20,012
(20,012)
-		 Newport City Council (Food Poverty)
6,708
-
(1,750)
4,958
-
(1,750)
3,208		 Garfield Weston Foundation
-
20,000
-
20,000
-
(20,000)
-		 UK Youth
-
23,000
(23,000)
-
23,000
(22,789)
211		 Newport City Council Youth Service
150
15,000
(13,966)
1,184
23,500
(23,764)
920		 Other small grants
1,250
2,900
(204)
3,946
5,000
(6,749)
2,197		 66,143
159,309
(182,338)
43,114
297,076
(251,927)
88,263
17
Restricted funds
(Continued)		 Children In Need Wages and expenses of youth workers at Community House. Newport City Council Youth Service Contribution to Maindee youth group to deliver youth service and to help cover youth worker costs. Contribution to Maindee youth group to deliver youth service and to help cover youth worker costs. Newport City Council Summer Programme Contribution towards the summer programme for family engagement. Contribution towards the summer programme for family engagement. Police & Crime Commissioner for Gwent Police & Crime Commissioner for Gwent Wages and expenses for a community youth project. People's Health Trust Support for Community House, Community Connections project. GAVO This is to support with the core funding costs to assist with winter pressures and to raise visibility of the project to the community. Participatory Budgeting Newport City Council/ABUHB - Baby Bundles Expenses to provide support for women and families in need during pregnancy and up to when the baby is 3 years of age. The project aims to pass on maternity, baby clothes, essential sundries (nappies, wet wipes and food) and equipment to women and families in need. Through referrals, they provide support to families in difficult situations and in essential sundries (nappies, wet wipes and food) and equipment to women and families in need. Through referrals, they provide support to families in difficult situations and in crisis. Garfield Weston Foundation This is to support with the core funding costs. UK Youth Support for Community House, Community Youth project. Newport City Council Food Poverty To purchase and install a new cooker.
17
Restricted funds
(Continued)		 Mothers Together A partnership with Maindee Primary School, also with support from a NCC & ABUHB Participatory Budgeting Fund award, piloted bringing parents and their babies together A partnership with Maindee Primary School, also with support from a NCC & ABUHB Participatory Budgeting Fund award, piloted bringing parents and their babies together in a safe space to explore doing various craft, cooking, art and well-being activities and meet with in a safe space to explore doing various craft, cooking, art and well-being activities and meet with in a safe space to explore doing various craft, cooking, art and well-being activities and meet with professionals from child-care organisations. National Lottery Community Fund Support costs and for the provision of a warm space for people in need. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Support for the Duke of Edinburhg programme at Community House. The Clockwork Foundation To purchase a minibus. Community Foundation in Wales Support for core funding costs and Youth Worker staff. Moondance Foundation Support for the Community Youth Project. Postcode Community Trust Postcode Community Trust Fund to enable participation in physical activity at Community House. Fund to enable participation in physical activity at Community House. Other small grants Other small grants includes Sported Grant, ASDA Foundation, Archbishop of Wales Fund for Children and Pobl Trust grants. Other small grants includes Sported Grant, ASDA Foundation, Archbishop of Wales Fund for Children and Pobl Trust grants.
17

Draft Financial Statements at 21 November 2025 at 14:46:14 COMMUNITY HOUSE, ETON ROAD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18 Unrestricted funds - general

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the Charity's activities.

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at 1 April 2024 Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at 31 March
resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 111,642 75,097 (86,602) - 100,137
111,642 75,097 (86,602) - 100,137

19 Designated funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Balance at Balance at Incoming
Balance at
Balance at		 Incoming Balance at
1 April 2023 resources 1 April 2024 resources 31 March
2025
£ £ £ £ £
Emergency fund 30,000 - 30,000 - 30,000
30,000 - 30,000 - 30,000
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestriced Restricted Total
funds funds
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by:
Fixed assets 1,002 25,091 26,093
Debtors 12,299 - 12,299
Cash at bank and in hand 99,479 63,172 162,651
Creditors (12,643) - (12,643)
100,137 88,263 188,400

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

21 Analysis of changes in net funds

The Charity had no material debt during the year.

Draft Financial Statements at 21 November 2025 at 14:46:14 COMMUNITY HOUSE, ETON ROAD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

22 Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025
£
Aggregate compensation
48,385
23
Cash generated from operations
2025
£
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
33,643
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(1,516)
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
6,130
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(850)
Increase in creditors
1,092
(Decrease)/increase in deferred income
(23,000)
Cash generated from operations
15,499		 2024
£
34,575
2024
£
(8,169)
(575)
3,411
3,227
3,108
23,000
24,002

Community House Eton Road Community House Eton Road Newport NP19 0BL

UHY Hacker Young Bradbury House Mission Court Newport South Wales NP20 2DW

We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, and having made appropriate enquiries of other trustees and staff of the charity, the following representations given to you in connection with your review of the charity’s accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 .

  1. We acknowledge as trustees our responsibility for the accounts, which we have prepared. All the accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your review and all the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records.

  2. We confirm that there have been no changes in the accounting policies other than those disclosed in the accounts. In our opinion, the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity and conform with generally accepted accounting principles. We confirm that all transactions and balances have been accounted for in accordance with these accounting policies.

  3. We confirm that all assets have been included in the balance sheet.

  4. We confirm that all assets included in the balance sheet exist.

  5. We confirm that the charity owns all the assets included in the balance sheet, unless otherwise stated in the accounts.

  6. We confirm that the cost (or value) of all the assets in the balance sheet are fairly stated.

  7. We confirm that depreciation has been provided on all fixed assets with a limited economic life in accordance with the stated accounting policy. In our opinion, the rates of depreciation are reasonable.

  8. We confirm that all liabilities have been fully recorded in the balance sheet.

  9. We confirm that all liabilities recorded in the balance sheet are properly those of the charity.

  10. We confirm that all liabilities have been recorded at a fair value.

  11. We confirm that there has been no netting off of assets and liabilities.

  12. We confirm that all income has been fully recorded and correctly classified.

  13. The charity has not at any time during the year had any transactions with trustees and connected parties.

  14. The charity has no contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the accounts.

  15. There has been no event since the balance sheet date which requires disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the accounts, other than those already disclosed or included in the accounts.

  16. The charity has not entered into any charitable commitments other than those disclosed in the accounts.

Yours faithfully

…………………………………

Signed on behalf of the board

……………………………… 08 / 12 / 2025 Date