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2025-03-31-accounts

St. Paul’s Community Partnership

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 7121207 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141083

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership CONTENTS OF THE TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 3-5
Independent Examiner’s Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9-13

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2025

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable to charities.

Reference and administrative details

Registered company number: 7121207 Registered charity number: 1141083 Registered office : St. Paul’s Centre George Street Willington Quay Tyne & Wear NE28 6SL Trustees: Rev’d Sue McCormack (Chair of Trustees) Mr David Nelson (appointed 08/07/2024) Mrs. Pat Wright (appointed 08/07/2024) Ms Corrie Rowe (resigned 14/03/2025) Mrs Sheila Davidson Ms Kirsty McGowan Ms Susan Grayson Rev’d Kim Wears Bankers: Lloyds Bank 69 Bedford Street North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 0AU

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

St. Paul’s Community Partnership (SPCP) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10[th] January 2010. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

The Board consists of a maximum of 12 directors, 2 of which must be representatives of the owners of Willington, St. Paul’s Church or their nominees. The directors meet regularly throughout the year to carry out the work of the charity and maintain its direction and ethos.

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

Risk Management

The Trustees are alert to risk and review control measures on a regular basis. Policies and procedures have been introduced to mitigate risk. Uncertainty about future funding is recognised and alternative funding sources sought.

Achievements and Performance

The funds of the charity have increased by £28354 during the year.

Reserves

The Trustees have given due diligence to the level of reserves required by the charity and are satisfied that the present funds held form an adequate reserve. They may consider that efforts to expand the work of the charity in the future may require a higher level of reserves.

Objects and Activities

The Charity’s objects are for the benefit of the inhabitants of North Tyneside, and in particular Willington Quay by associating together the local inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary, and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the life of local residents in this area of high deprivation.

During the past year, we have continued to listen to the needs of our local community and respond, wherever possible, to meet those needs.

Our Fareshare, Warm Welcome, and Pop-up Pantry sessions continue to reduce loneliness, isolation and financial hardship by offering a warm, safe space in which people can gather, to socialise and get to know their neighbours. Free refreshments are offered at our Fareshare, Warm Welcome sessions and our Pop-up Pantry provides essential food and toiletries at massively reduced prices. During the year we have received visits from NHS Community Teams who have offered advice and support regarding e.g. blood pressure, health cholesterol levels, smoking cessation, etc., all of which have been appreciated by those attending the sessions.

Our Singing 4 Fun Group continues to offer fun sessions for people of all ages in our community and did a super job of leading us all in a sing-song during the Christmas Fair.

We’re excited that our Lunch Club has grown over the past year and is now self-sufficient; this is hugely due to Helen and her volunteers who give their time free of charge to produce healthy home-cooked meals. The Friendship Group meets immediately afterwards with various speakers attending, or different activities in group, or with occasional trips out. This helps negate loneliness and is good for the well-being of all who attend.

We were sad to say farewell to Peter & Karen Spark who retired from their local shop, KP, after many years of faithful service within the community. They have been staunch supporters of St. Paul’s since the beginning, and we will miss them. Their departure saw the end of our legendary Happy Chappies men’s group, although 2 members continue to pop in and cook up delicious healthy soups for distribution through Fareshare/Warm Welcome sessions.

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Our Bonnie Bairns & Taakin’ Teens children and youth work continues to thrive and we are eagerly seeking follow-on funding to be able to continue this essential work. Our current Lead Youth Worker, Katie is “home grown” having, herself, herself been a member of the group many years ago!

In the school holidays we also offer holiday activities, including a simple, healthy lunch, for children with their parent/carer. Through funding we received we were also able to hold youth group sessions through the summer and other school holidays.

The Scouting and Guiding groups also meet at the Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings.

Our Digi Drop-in continues to support folk with “all things digital” and has seen an increasing number of requests for support with Universal Credit applications in the past year as statutory services signpost people to “online” forms and lengthy applications without the offer of face-to-face support. We love to walk journeys with people at St. Paul’s so we’re more than happy to help.

We are looking forward to having our newly appointed Community Development Worker starting in April 2025 just weeks into the new financial year and to new ventures starting to further serve our community with what is needed as we listen to and respond to them.

Whatever the group or activity, St. Paul’s is building community, promoting wellbeing and fulfilling its desire to make Willington Quay a better place to live and work.

Public Benefit

The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Signed on behalf of the Board

Rev’d Sue McCormack – Chair of Trustees

Date: 21 August 2025

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2025

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 13.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of 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 as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Jean Patterson

Date: 30[th] July 2025

Address: 14 Andover Place, NE28 9UD

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Income
Grants, donations and sales
3
Expenditure
Charitable activities
Net income/(expenditure)
4
Transfers between funds
5
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 2024/25
2023/24
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds Total funds Total funds
£
£
£
£
7,065
77,896
84,961
53,058
19,445
37,162
56,607
80,923
(12,380)
40,734
28,354
(27,865)
13,286
(13,286)
0
0
16,936
44,119
61,055
88,921
17,842
71,567
89,409
61,055

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership BALANCE SHEET At 31 March 2025

Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank
Sundry debtors
Net assets
Funds
Unrestricted funds
7
Restricted funds
7
Total funds		 2024/25
2023/24
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
89,409
61,055
0
0
89,409
61,055
17,842
16,936
71,567
44,119
89,409
61,055

For the year ended 31 March 20254, the charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for:

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 on 21/08/2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Rev’d Sue McCormack – Chair of the Trustees

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Accounting convention

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.

Going Concern

The charity has prepared these accounts on a going concern basis. The trustees have considered that the charitable company has sufficient reserves to continue operating for the foreseeable future and for this reason, they continue to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are accounted for on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives and at the discretion of the trustees.

During the year 2024/25 there have been 18 restricted funds through which various aspects of the Charity’s work are operated:

2. Trustees’ remuneration and benefits

There was no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits during the year ending 31 March 2025.

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

3. Income

Analysis of income
Grants, donations and sales
Grant: Ballinger Charitable Trust
Grant: Barbour Foundation
Grant: Beaverbrooks
Grant: Big Lottery Community Fund
Grant: British Engines Fund
Grant: Catherine Cookson
Grant: Community Foundation
Grant: Diocese of Newcastle
Grant: Hadrian Trust
Grant: Karbon Homes
Grant: N. Tyneside Council
Grant: R.W. Mann Trust
Grant: Victor Mann Trust
Grant: N. Tyneside Council Warm Welcome
Sales
Donations
Other income
Total Income		 2024/25 2023/24
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Notes
£
£
£
£
0
20,000 20,000
20,000
0
1,500
1,500
0
0
0
0
300
0
19,269 19,269
0
0
0
0
500
0
0
0
250
0
12,566 12,566
1000
0
3,000
3,000
900
0
1,000
1,000
500
0
650
650
600
0
715
715
9,405
0
0
0
3,500
0
500
500
500
0
1,000
1,000
1,590
5,219
13,544 18,762
10,809
961
4,153
5,113
2,571
886
0
886
632
7,065
77,896 84,961
53058

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

4. Expenditure

Analysis of expenditure

Notes
Charitable activities
Employees
Groups & activities
Property maintenance and servicing
Utilities
Equipment, refreshments and resources
Postage and stationery
Insurance
Other running costs
Total Expenditure		 2024/25 2023/24
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
£
£
£
£
3,362
8,091
11,453
10,019
0
16,941
16,941
18,797
4,000
22
4,022
25,850
5,674
40
5,714
6,836
889
12,068
12,957
13,451
86
0
86
180
4,730
0
4,730
4,011
705
0
705
1,779
19,445
37,162
56,607
80,923

5. Employment

During the year ending 31 March 2025, the company had two part-time employees. The total cost was £11453 (2023/24: £10,019).

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

6. Transfers between funds

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Reserves
Restricted funds
Childrens Work
Craft Group
Friendship Group
Hardship Fund
Lunch Club
Mens Work
Music
Project Worker Salary
Summer Activities
Training
Youth Work
Pop-up Pantry
CDW (formerly Future Projects)
Totals		 2024/25
2024/25
2024/25
Internal
transfers IN
Internal
transfers OUT
Total internal
transfers
£
£
£
13,423
0
13,423
0
137
137
13,423
137
13,559
0
3,350
3,350
0
280
280
0
360
360
0
130
130
0
2,178
2,178
0
770
770
0
555
555
2,538
0
2,538
0
442
442
137
3,557
3,693
0
3,410
3,410
184
1,759
1,942
1,568
0
1,568
4,426
16,790
21,216

Unrestricted funds are available for any purpose within the objects of the charity.

Transfers relate to rent and staffing costs charged to funds to meet the general operating costs of the charitable company,

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St. Paul’s Community Partnership NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

7. Movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds		 At 01/04/2024
Net
movement
of funds
At 31/03/2025
£
£
£
16,936
(12,380)
4,557
44,119
40,734
84,853
61,055
28,354
89,409

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds		 Income Expenditure
Movement
in funds
£
£
£
7,065
19,445
(12,380)
77,896
37,162
40,734
84,961
56,607
28,354

Unrestricted Funds - Unrestricted funds are available for any purpose within the objects of the charity.

Restricted Funds - Restricted funds are available for purposes as defined by the provider of the funds.

8. Company limited by guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of a winding up every member undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding the total of £1.

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