Registered number- 04709100
Charity number- 1141414
JOHN TROTTER TRUST
(a company lfftmited by guarantee and not having share capital)
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

JOHN TROThER TRUST
CONTELYTS PAGE
Pagels)
Refer¢n¢e and Administrative Delails
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinevs Eieport
Statetnent of Finan¢i81 Activities
Balance Sheet
NoTes to the Financial Statements
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JOHN TROThER TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMIIYISTRATIVE DETAILS
Company Registered Number:
04709100
Charity Registered Nutnber".
1141414
Registered oftfice:
56 St Albans Road
Barnec EN5 4LA
Independent Examiner:
CJW Accounting Ltd
l Kings Road
Barnet, EN5 4EF
Main Bankers:
Barclays Bank Pl¢
Whetstone Branch
Lkicester, LE87 2BB

JOH￿ TROTTER TRUST
TRUSTEES, REYORT (incorporating DIRECTORS, REPORT)
The Trnslees (who are also Directors of th¢ charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their
report with ihe accounts for the year ended 31 tk¢einber 2025.
Structure, management, and governance
The compan). was incorporated on 24 Mar¢h 2003. Prcviously known as The John Trotter Hall Trust the
company changed it5 name on 10 January 2011 to the John Trotter Trust. The Memorandum and Articles
of Associatioi) were amended on l April 201 l and the main object in the amended Articles of Asso¢iation
were changed to the advancement of the Christian religion lor the benefit of th¢ public by such charitable
activities as the Tru%tees deem fit. It was registered as a Charit> with th¢ Charity Commission on l J April
2011.
2. The TtWStees who served during the year were..
Mrs Nicolc Brook
Mrs Jean Corney (Acting Chairperson)
Mr Chrislopher Dixon (Treasurer)
Mr Paul Jackson
Mr Ricl)ard Lawson (Secretary)
Mr Timothy Overton, from 23 April 2025
Mr Graham Paddon
Rev'd Andrew liiinmer
3. New Trustees are appointed from tiJne to time. being persons who have an interest in the objectives of the
company. The Trusiees Inet l O limes duringy the year. Ai each of these meetings the Trustees received a
financial update from the Treasurer.
Objectives and aetivities
4. The John Trotter Trust (the Trusi) is the registered charity for the Open Door Centre (ODC). The Trust
was origiiiallsll established at the request of the Chrisi Church Barn¢t Parochial Chur¢h Council (PCC) to
negotiate the purchase and consider the use of the forni¢r Victorian school adjacent to Christ Church
Barnet (CCB). The Opcn Door Appeal. launched fomjally in 2010, raised funds iniiiall}' to enablc ihe
purchase of the former school (in 2012) and with the particular aim of using the building to increase the
trcqueiicy and range of activities tor older members of the local coinmunit}' in partieular, but b). no tncans
exLlusively. offer¢d by CCB. The building was purchased in ¢arly 2012 and opened torn)ally as the ODC
in May 2017.
Highlights of the year
5. Building on the previous ycar, 2025 was a busy and productive time for the ODC with good progress
made on many fronls. There continues to be an increase in the Café footfall with a marked in¢rease i
regular groups mainly from U3A. To meet this increase demand staff hours have b¢en increased
accordingly.
6. Continuing inflation throughoui 2025 impacted the ODC through higher costs of the food suppliers and
also the utility costs. Th¢ ODC continued to rcspond well under the leadership and guidance of the
Managemeni Sub-coinmittee and Board of Trustccs. The ongoiiig financial support of local grant-muking
trusts and individual supporters remained iinportant for the organisation and is very much appreciated.
7. Alongside the café operation, r(KJm l¢tting activity remained solid thmughout 2025 and ihe Trustees
would like to thank all customers for their ¢ontinued support and usage of the facility. The ODC'S award

JOHN TROTTF.R TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT, eontinued
- (¢ont.) winning ¢hef led an interesting and well attended sessiott on sour dough bread and Easter Egg
making and other tltture themed events are planned.
8. The ODC can still ¢all on a group of active volunteers from within atkd beyond the Christ Church Barnet
Congregation with numbers at circa 20, ¢omparable to 2024 of circa 25. The Trust remain extremely
gratcful to all volunteers for their support and commitment and would welcome any further applications
from new or aspiring volunteers who would like to get involved.
Public benefit slatement
9. The Trustees are responsible for directing the policy and general management of the aff&irs of thc
company. In doing so they have Complied with their duty to h&ve duc rcgard to the 8uidan¢e provided by
the Charity Commission publtc benefit and tn Particular, the specific guidance on eh8rities for the
advan¢ement of religion.
Achievements of the Trust
10. In 2025, no building works were catyicd out, although the John Taylor Room was redecorated. A decking
area ivas installcd for 'alfresco' refreshments. A rnised llower bed w&s cr¢ated in memory of David Parry,
who w'as the inaugural inspirational chaim)an of the Jrt. The Cafe and rooms continue to provide a
facility where, in particular, older members of the community ¢an socialise, access support services and
dvice, particip&te in a variety of activities and meet and share their day with others. The ODC has a
welcoming 'lounge-style' reception and coffee bar along with a café area offering breakfasts and lunches
enhanced by an alternaiing exhibition of art works by membcrs of the Barnet Guild of Artists, photographs
from Finchley & Barnet Photographi¢ Society and pictures from the students ot Christ Church Sch(x)l.
The ODC established a ded]￿ted meeting room with projection facilities- a modern. well-equipped
kit¢h¢n' toilets (including acce55ible toilet). ¢n¢rgy-eificient heating and lighting. a fire and intruder alarni
system a]]d free wi-fi throughout.
I l. In 2018, the Trust ￿e1Ved the Outstanding Service to the Community Civic Award from Bamet Council
in recognition of the '
- outstanding dedication and contribulion (ofthe ODC) to the ¢ommunity by
providing a r¢sourc¢ centre to the senior population of Bamet ...
12. The Trustees and PCC alike remain fully comtnitted to the ODC and are excited about the opportunities
and role it can play in ministry ol-CCB and the local communiry in Barnet.
Financial revieiv
13. The financial statements for the year show a defieit of £2,207 on the Cjeneral Fund after deduction of
depreciation of £27.962. This compare8 With a surplus of £4,714 after depreciation in th¢ previous year. A
surplus of£2,354 is shown on the Restricted Fund for 2025 against * surplus of £1,553 in the previous
year. After laking account of net Iransfers of £6,000 froTn the Restricted Fund inio the General Fund (see
Note I l in the financial statements for dctails}, the General Fund balance as at 3 1st December 2025 is
£1.352,016 (2024.. £1.348,223) and the Restricted Fund has a ycar4end balance fund of £14,445 (2024..
£18,091).

JOHN TROTTF.R TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT, contiDued
14. The Trustees have agreed that the Tnjst should aim lo retain free reserves equii'alent to three months.
expenditure (excluding depreciation), which equated to £27,051 (2024= £23,651). At the balance sheei
date. the Lhariry had net total funds of £1,366,461, made up of fixed assets of £1,328,340, curreni assets of
£43,233 (wliich in¢ludes restricted Funds of £14,445), with current liabilities of £5.112 (restricted liabilities
of £nil) and loi)ger-tenn liabilities of £nil. Accordingly, free rcserves, excluding fixed assets and reslricted
funds, amounted to £23,676 (2024= £4,093). This amount represents 880/0 of three months, expenditure,
being a much improved position from 2024 of 17 /0.
15. The Trustees remain mindful of (he need to tnanag¢ th¢ liquidity of the Charity carefully to ensure that its
obligations continue to be mel when they fall due which incliides a monthl), review of the Trust's cashflow
position.
Trustee$, responsibilities
16. The TrLlStees are rcsponsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and th¢ Financial Statemenis in
accordance with &pplicablc la￿, Bnd United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unit¢d Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accouniing Practic¢).
17. Company and charity law requires ihe Trustees to prepar¢ financial statements for cach financial year
which give a triie and fair view of the slate af affairs ofihe Charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including Éhe income and expenditure, of the charitable company
for that period. In pr¢paring these financial statements the Trustees are requir￿ to..
select suitable accounling policies and the apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Chariii¢s SORP;
make judgments and esrimates ihat are reasonable and prudent.
stai¢ whether applicable UK A¢counting Standards have been followed, subjeLt to any material
departures disclosed and explaincd in the financial stalem¢nts; and
pr¢pare the financial statements on the going ¢on¢ern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that
the charitsble company will continue in operation.
18. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accura¢y at any time the financial position of the company ai)d to enable them to ensure that the accounts
comply with the Companies Aet 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardiiig the assets of the
cumpanv and hcn¢¢ for taking reasonable steps for the preveniion and d¢le¢tioii ot traud and otlier
irregularitics.
19. In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies" exemption providcd
by section 415A of th¢ Companies Act 2006.
20. Approved by the Board of 'frustees on and signed on ils behalf by..
Jean Corney (Acting Chairperson)
Date=

JOHN TROTTER TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
I report on the financial statements of the John Trotter Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025 which
are set out on pages 8 to 14.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees gnd Examiner
The Trustees (who are also Dircctors of the compaiiy for the purposes of the Companies Act) are
respoiisible for the p￿paratIOn of the financial statements. The Trustees ¢onsid¢r thal an audit is not
required for the J'ear ended 31 December 2025 under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011
Aci) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and ts eligible for
an ittdependent examination, it is my responsibility to..
examinc the financial stst¢m¢nts under section 145 of the 2011 Act-
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Chariry Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of ihe 201 l Act- and
state whether particular matters have come to my attenlion that require attention to be draThi] in this
report.
Bayis of Independent Examlner's Report
My examination was ¢arried out in &c¢ordance with the general directions given b￿. the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounling records kept by the charity and a
comparison of ihe accounts presenied with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation.q from the T￿SteeS concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would bc required in an audit
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts p￿Sent a'true and fair view, and
instead the report is limikd to those matt¢rs set out in th¢ stat¢m¢nt below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my 8tt¢ntion in conneciion
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect=
. a¢¢ountin¥ records were noi kept in r¢S￿¢t of the company as rcquired by Section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006- or
2. Ihe financial statements do not accord with ihose re¢ords' or
3. the financial staiements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 other tl)an any requirement ihat the financial statements give a 'trne and fair view, which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have nol ¢ome across any matters in connection with the examination io which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial stat¢m¢nts
to be reached.
Chris Williams ACA
I. Kings Road
Barnet EN5 4EF.
Date:

JOHN TROThER TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTtVITtES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Invcstments
37,720
95,778
462
2,063
39.783
95,778
753
39.965
87.707
917
291
Total illcome
133,960
2J54
136J14
128589
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities- depreciation
27.962
27,962
27.710
Charitable ￿tivitIeS
108,205
108,203
94,603
Total expenditure
136 167
136 167
122J13
Net Ineome
(2,207)
2J54
147
6276
Tran8f¢rs
6,000
(6,000)
Net movement in funds
3,793
(3,646)
147
6276
Reconcilia¢ioD of funds:
Total funds brought forward
1,348,223
18,091
1,366J14
1,298,455
Total funds c4rried fonY&rd
1,352,016
14,445
lJ66,461
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JOHN TROTTER TRUST
BALANCF. SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed ￿sets
Tangible assets
lJ28J40
1,344,130
Current assets
Debtors
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
2,427
1200
39,606
4.266
1,800
49,854
43233
55.920
Current liabilities
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
10
5,112
33.736
Net current assets
38,121
Tolal #ssels less current liAbililie$
Net assets
lJ66,461
66,461
1,366.314
1,366,314
Fund
General fulld
Restricted fullds
lJ52,016
14,445
66,461
1,348,223
18,091
1,366,314
The Trust¢es Consider that the cornpany is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under
th¢ provistons of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("Ihe Aci") and members have not required ihe
company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance wilh section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their reswnsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accountin8 records
which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31 December 2025 and of its net incoming resources for the
year then endcd in accordance wilh thc requirements of sections 394 and 395 of ihe Act and whfftch otherwise
comply with the requirements of the Compani¢s Act 2006 relating to the financial statements so far as
applicable to rhe company.
The financial statements havc bcen prcpared in accordance with the sp¢cial provisions relating to companies
subject to ihe small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Tlie tinancial statements were approved by the Trustees and signed on their beha]f by-.
Jean Corney (Acttng Chairperson)
Date..

JOHN TROTTER TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
l. A¢¢ouDting Policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of the finan¢ial stalemeDts
The financial statements have been prcpared under the historical cost ¢onvention with items recogrti8cd ai ¢ost
or transa¢tion value unless oih¢rwise statcd in the relevant notes to thcse accounts. The financial statements
have been prep￿ed in accordance with the Statcinent of Recommended Praciice. Accounting and Reporting
by Charities, (Charities SORP) preparing their accounts in acwrdance with the financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ire]￿d (FRS 102) eff¢ctiv¢ l January 2019, and the Coinpanies Act
2006.
la Company Siatus
The company is a company livniled by guarantee. The member5 of th¢ ¢ompanv are the Trustees named on
pag¢ 4. In the event of the Company being wound up, Ihe liability in respecr of the guarantee is limit¢d to £10
pcr Trustee.
IJ Fund aceounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at ihe di%retion of the Trustees in
furtlieraii¢e of the general objectives of the charity. Restricled funds can only be used for particular restricted
purposes and arise when spe¢ifi¢d by the donor or when funds are raised for partiLular restricted purposes.
1.4 Income
Recognition ofincome:
In¢ome is includ¢d in tlie Statcinent of Financial Activities (SOFA) when..
a. the company becomes entitled tv the resoiirces,.
it is probable that th¢ ¢ompany will receive the resources= and
c. the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and donations:
Grants and donaLiOnS are only iiiclud¢d in th¢ SOFA when th¢ company has unconditional entitlement to the
resources.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts:
Incoming resourccs from tax reclaims are included the SOFA at the s&m¢ time as the gift to which they
relate and amounts owed io the charitv at the balance sheet date in this regard ar¢ shown as debtors.
Income from eharitsble activities:
Sales from ihe charitable use of the buildings includes the operaiion of the cafe and hall hirc.
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JOHN TR(yfTER TRUST
NOTES TO THF. FINANCLAL STATEMENTS (Colltinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1.5. Expenditure
Rcsources expended are disclosed inclusive of VA T where applicabl¢.
Expeiiditure itlcurred in connection with freehold land and building whi¢h are not of capital nature are
allocated as charitable activities in SOFA on the basis that all charitabl¢ activities of the company will be
carried out from it. Direct costs of operations as shown in Note 5 include salary costs and cosis of food, drink
and consumables related io the 0￿ratIOn of the cafe. Support costs within charitabl¢ activities are those costs
in¢urr¢d indirectly in support ot-expeiiditure on the objects of the charity or in connection with the
management and administration of the charily. GoveTnance costs r¢fl¢cT the costs of complying with
constilulional and statutory requirements.
1.6. Tangible fixed a58ets and depreciation
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulatcd depreciation. Depreeiation is provided at rat¢s ¢Mlculated to
write off the costs of each asset over its expected useful life..
Lai)d - not depreciated
Freehold Buildings - 50 yeat
Fixtures and Fittings- l O years.
1.7 Interest reeeivable
Interest on funds held 01) deposit is included when receivable and the amount ¢an be measured reliably by the
chariry; this is nornially upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
1.8 Debtors
Debtors are reco￿lS¢d at the scttlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
1.9 Cash at Bank and in band
Cash ai bank and in hand includes bat￿ current a￿OuntS and deposit accounts with a short maturity of three
months or less from the dak of opening of the a¢¢ount. The bank balance as at 31 December 2025 is split
b¢twe¢n restricted and unrestricted funds as analysed in Note 12.
1.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past even¢ it is
probable thai a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settl¢menL and the amount of the settlement
can be estimated reli&bly. Liabilities are reeognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to
settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
1.1 l Financial Instruments
The charity only has financi81 assets and fin8ncial liabilities that qualify as basic financ&al instrnme2)ts. Basic
rin2ncial instruments (including debtors and creditors) are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequenily measured at their settlement value.
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JOHN TROTTER TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINAI¥CIAL STATEMENTS (Con¢inved)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2. Income from donations grants and legacies
Unrestri¢t¢d Restricted Toial 2025
2024
Donations
Income tax r¢¢overabl¢ on gift aid
Grants
Total donations, grants and legacies
18,221
4.499
15.000
37,720
2,063
20.284
4.499
15.000
39,783
20,143
4.822
15.000
39,965
2,063
3. Income from charitable activities and fulldrnising
Unrestricted
R¢strtcted
Total 2025
2024
Fundrnising
Iiiiome from renting ¢ar parking spaces
Income from charithble aclivities
Toial fundraising
1,676
2.141
91,961
95,778
1,676
2,141
91,961
95,778
2,211
2,190
83,306
87,707
Income from charitable activities represents sales from drop-in café and room hires.
4. Investment income
Unrestricted
Restricted Total 2025
2024
Dividends and interest
462
291
753
917
5. Charitsble artivities {excluding depreciation)
Unrestricted Restricted Totsl 2025
2024
Direct Costs
Cost of operations- drop-in cafe and room hires
83,569
83.569
71.740
Support costs
Maintenance of land and building
Public liabilitv and building insurance
Banking fees
Building utility cosls
6,335
1,049
2,510
11,818
21,712
I05,281
6.335
1.049
2,510
11,818
21,712
105,281
4,947
1.009
2.341
7.7?4
16.021
Charitable activities (cxcluding depreciation)
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JOHN TRorrER TRUST
NOTES TO THE FUIANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
6. Charitable ¥etivities- governance costs
Total
2025
Unrestricted Restri¢ted
2024
Independent examination fee
Interest paid on se¢ur¢d loan
2,231
693
2,231
693
2,310
4.532
6,842
2,924
2,924
7. Total Expenditure
During th¢ year, no Trnsiees reeeived any remuneration (2024.. £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2024: £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024.. £NIL).
Included in the Direct Costs (Note 5) £40,31 l ot staff costs for three employees {2024.. £30,385 for three
¢mployee8).
8. Fixed Assets
Freehold
Land and
Buildings
Fixtures and
Fittin8S
Total
Cost as at l January 2025
Additions during the year
Cost as at 31 December 2025
1,479,521
12,172
1491,693
39,444
1,518,965
12.172
1,531.137
39.444
Depreciation a5 at l January 2025
Dep￿tatIOn
Depreciation as at 31 December 2025
148,216
26,619
5,128
31,747
174,835
27,962
202,797
171,050
book valu¢ as at 31 December 2025
1,320.643
7,697
1,328 340
Net book value as at 31 December 2024
1,331.305
12,825
1,344,130
9. Debtor5
2025
2024
Other d¢btors
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.TOHN TROTTF.R TRUST
NOTF,S TO THE FINANCIAL STATF.MENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due Jyithin one year
2025
2024
Accru&ls and deferred in¢oine
Secured loan
5,112
6,200
The chariry took out a long-terni secured loan to fund the developmeiit of the freehold prowty known gs
the Open Door Centre (ODC). Thc se¢ured loan was repaid in full in June 2025.
li. Statement of fuDd$
Brought
Forward
Carried
Fotward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General funds
Restricted funds- Phase Il
Open Door Project
1.348223
133,960
(136,167)
6,000 1,352,016
18,091
2,354
{6.000)
14,445
Total
1,366,314 136 314
136,167
1,366,461
The transfer of £6,000 {2024.. £51,685) represents addiiions to Land and Buildings in the year, expellded from
restricted funds.
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
I'oLg1
Funds
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
l-angible fixed assets
Stock & d¢biors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors due within l y¢ar
1,328,340
3,627
25,161
(5,112
1,352,016
1.328,340
3,627
39,606
5,112
1.366461
14.445
13. Related party trnnsactions
Thc Rev'd Andrew Rimm¢r who was a Trustee of the charity during the year was also a inember of the Christ
Church Barnet Parwhial Chur¢h Council.
During the year total donations of £6,580 (2024: £11,580) were ttceiv¢d from the Trustrcs.
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