REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
HOLMCROFT YOUTH+COMMUNITY CENTRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Pages | |
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| Company Information | 1 |
| Report of the Directors | 2 |
| Report of the independent examiner | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 - 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 – 11 |
| Detailed Income & Expenditure account | 12 |
HOLMCROFT YOUTH+COMMUNITY CENTRE
Company Information
Company Registration Number: 07512889 Charity Registration Number: 1140305 Directors: Mr D L Lawrence Mr K W Down Mr T M Herriott Mrs R L Owen (resigned 31 August) Mrs L A Whitfield (resigned 31 August) Registered Office: Holmcroft Youth+Community Centre Newlands Avenue Stafford ST16 1NL Accountants: Tim Herriott Enterprises 15 Briarsleigh Stafford Staffordshire ST17 4QP Bankers: The Co-operative Bank 42 Greengate Street Stafford ST16 2BU
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HOLMCROFT YOUTH+COMMUNITY CENTRE Report of the Directors for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The Directors present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The directors have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2005.
Introduction and Objects
Holmcroft Youth+Community Centre is a company limited by guarantee, without a share capital and is governed by the directors, subject to the requirements of charity law. The principal object of the Centre is to benefit the community around Holmcroft.
Organisation
The Directors determine the general management policy of the Centre. The day to day management is delegated to the Management Committee. There have been no material changes in the policy since the last report.
Directors Responsibilities
The Directors are required by company law to prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the income and expenditure of the company for the period ending on that date. In preparing those financial statements, the Directors are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Directors are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Centre and to enable them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Centre and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of the fraud and other irregularities.
Review
The Centre’s funds are retained in order to finance both its activities and the maintenance and enhancement of the Centre buildings. The Directors confirm that any major risks to which the Centre is exposed have been reviewed and procedures have been established to mitigate those risks.
The Directors can report that the accounts show a deficit of £12,473, and that the centre has overall assets of £304,674
Approved by the Centre on and signed on its behalf by:
….………………………………………………………….……………… Director
…………………………………………………………………………. … Director
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Independent Examiners Report
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 4 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's directors consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Tim Herriott Enterprises 15 Briarsleigh Stafford ST17 4QP Dated:
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Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Incoming Resources | ||||
| Grants (major works) | - | - | ||
| Grants | 68,190 | 82,970 | ||
| Donations | 2,836 | 2,645 | ||
| Incoming resources from other activities | ||||
| For generating funds: | ||||
| Lettings/Coffee Bar/Lunch Club | 26,817 | 32,639 | ||
| Fundraising/Promotions | 298 | 233 | ||
| Investment income | 924 | 540 | ||
| Preschool | 8,309 | 4,725 | ||
| Other income resources | 30 | 54 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Total Incoming Resources | 107,404 | 125,806 | ||
| Resources Expended | ||||
| Direct charitable expenditure | ||||
| Staffing costs | 76,558 | 78,645 | ||
| Centre costs | 25,183 | 22,806 | ||
| Supplies & Services | 18,136 | 17,837 | ||
| _ | _ | |||
| Total direct charitable expenditure | 119,877 | 143,363 | ||
| Net Incoming /(Outgoing) Resources | (12,473) | 4,518 | ||
| Before Transfer | ||||
| Transfer between funds | 0 | 0 | ||
| _ | _ | |||
| Net (Expenditure)/Income Resources Before | 2 | (12,473) | 4,518 | |
| Exceptional Income | ||||
| Net Movements in Funds | 10 | |||
| Fund balances brought forward/ introduced | 317,147 | 312,629 | ||
| from previous charity | ||||
| _____ _ | _____ _ | |||
| Fund Balances Carried Forward | 10 | 304,674 | 317,147 |
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Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025
| Notes | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 4 | 285,000 | 285,000 |
| 285,000 | 285,000 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Stock | - | - | |
| Debtors | 5 | 959 | 2,518 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 23,543 | 35,001 | |
| 24,502 | 37,519 | ||
| Creditors:amounts falling due within one year | 6 | 4,828 | 5,372 |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) | 19,674 |
32,147 | |
| Total Assets | 304,674 | 317,147 | |
| Represented By: | |||
| Restricted funds | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Unrestricted funds |
10 | 304,674 | 317,147 |
| 304,674 | 317,147 |
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Balance Sheet - continued As at 31 March 2025
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on and were signed on its behalf by:
……………………………………………………………………… Director
……………………………………………………………………. Director
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Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
1) Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of tangible fixed assets, and are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, and the Charities Accounting Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP 2005)
Tangible fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the costs of fixed assets, less their estimated residual, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:-
Freehold buildings 0% straight line basis
The buildings were valued in December 2011 by Nicholsons Estate Agents and have been included in the accounts at that valuation.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for gross, and when incurred. Those expenses which are attributable to two or more expense headings are apportioned between those headings on an appropriate basis. Donations made are included in the year in which they are paid.
Income and Donations
Donations are accounted for when received by the Centre. Other income is accounted for on an accruals basis as far as it is prudent to do so. Income includes tax received and recoverable.
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Notes to Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025 continued
2) Net Incoming Resources for the year
| This is stated after charging: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Administration staff salaries | 75,582 | 77,810 |
| Accountancy fees | 555 | 1,115 |
3) Taxation Status
The centre has charitable status under Section 586 (1) Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 and accordingly it is exempt from taxation on its income and surplus for the year.
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Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 continued
4) Tangible Fixed Assets
| Centre | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings | ||
| £ | £ | |
| Cost or valuation | ||
| At 1 April 2024 | 285,000 | 285,000 |
| Additions | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - |
| _ | _ | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 285,000 | 285,000 |
| Depreciation | ||
| Additions | - | - |
| Eliminated on disposals | - | - |
| Charge for the year | - | - |
| _ | _ | |
| At 31 March 2025 | - | - |
| Net Book Value | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 285,000 | 285,000 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 285,000 | 285,000 |
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The buildings were valued in December 2011 by Nicholsons Estate Agents and have been included in the accounts at that valuation.
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Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 continued
5) Debtors
Debtors 6) Creditors Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Other creditors PAYE |
2025 £ 959 959 2025 £ 2,849 1,642 267 70 4,828 |
2024 £ 2,518 2,518 2024 £ 4,265 275 134 698 5,372 |
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Notes to Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 continued
7) Capital Commitments
At 31 March 2025 there were no capital commitments for which contracts had been placed or amounts authorised by the Directors.
8) Post Balance Sheet Events
There have been no post balance sheet events since the year end which require disclosure in the financial statements.
9) Employee Number and Costs
| Preschool Administration – incl. Kitchen and cleaning No employee earned £40,000 p.a. or more. Aggregate amounts paid in respect of: Wages Social Security costs Pension costs |
2025 4 5 9 2025 £ 77,810 - 835 78,645 |
2024 4 6 10 2024 £ 77,810 - 835 78,645 |
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No Director has received remuneration or benefits in kind from the Centre, for services as a director.
10) Fund Balance
| Fund balances brought forward/introduced Net (expenditure)/income for the year Fund balances carried forward |
2025 £ 317,147 (12,473) 304,674 |
2024 £ 312,629 4,518 317,147 |
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HOLMCROFT YOUTH+COMMUNITY CENTRE Detailed Income & Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Incoming Resources Grants (major works) Grants (preschool) Grants (other) Donations Lettings Fundraising/Promotions Investment Income Preschool Coffee Bar/Lunch Club Community Larder Other Income Resources Staffing Costs Salaries Expenses, Travel and Subsistence Centre Costs Building Repairs and Maintenance Ground Repairs and Maintenance Centre Activities (including Coffee Bar) Utilities Supplies and Services General supplies and services Legal, professional & accountancy Net income/(expenditure) to be carried forward |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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