Firthmoor
District
Community Association
ANNUAL REPORT
2024 - 2025

Contents
Firthmoor and District Community Association
IA charitable company Ilmited by 8uaranteÈ)
Reglstered Charlty Number: 1144955
Reglstered Company Number: 07842311
Section
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Charlty Information
Report of the Trustees
13
Report of the Independent Examlners
14
Statement of Flnanclal Activltles
15
Balance Sheet
16
Cash Flow Statement
17
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
19
Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Activltles
28

Charity Objectives
An extract from ourArticles of Association
l. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Firthmoor and Lascelle5 Park and the
Neighbourhood thereof wlthout distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of
political, religious or other options, by associating together the said inhabitants and
the local authorlt5es, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to
advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for
recreation and other leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the
conditions of life for the said Inhabitants.
2. To establish or secure the establishment of a Community Centre and to maintain and
manage the same, whether alone or In co-operation with any local authority or other
person or body in furtherance of these objects
The area In whlch we operate general overvlew:
Firthmoor Community Centre is located in Eastbourne Ward in the southeast of Darlington,
the majority of which is comprised of the Firthmoor Estate. Eastbourne is ranked 664th
(worst 8% natlonallyl In the Government's Index of Multtple Deprivation (estfmated uslng
comblned LSOA scores).
The area has a population of 5,780 residents in 2,660 households. 22.4% of the population
is aged under 16 wlth 19.3% over the age of retlrement, compared with 19.5% and 18.6%
nationally. The proportion of the population from ethnic minorities is 2.2% compared wlth
2.1% in Darlin8ton and 8.7% in England in Wales.
The unemployment rate in Eastbourne is 5.2%, the fourth highest in Darlington compared to
the overall Darlln8ton figure of 4%. Youth unemployment in Eastbourne is the fourth worst
in Darlin8ton, with 38.8% of unemployed people a8ed between 18-24.
25.6% of the working age population receive key benefits, with 28.5% of children living in
low-income households, the eleventh worst in Darlington. Eastbourne has the second
highest proportion of single parent households in Darlington at 5.1%. Eastbourne also has
the bi88est problem with dental health amon8 children, with an avera8e of 3.5% decayed,
mlssing or fllled teeth (drnftl. The ward also has the hlghest rate of teenage pregnancles In
the town.
Educational attainment is low, with results at Key Stage 2 being the worst in Darlington, along
with the lowest level of adults in further education (4.6%). Only 5% of people aged 18 to 20
progre55 to university.

Chair of Trustees
IJ
The past year has been a challenging and reflective perlod for Flrthmoor Community Centre. We have
experienced si8niflcant changes withln our Board and trustee team, and I would like to plate on record my
thankstothosewho have stepped down, aswell as those who have stepped forward to supportthe or8ani5ation
during this tlme of transition.
Desplte these challenges, l am proud to say that we have contlnued to maintain vital servlces for our communlty,
Ensuring that local people can still access support, activities, and a welcomlng Space has remalned at the heart
of everything we do.
Thls year has very much been about resettlng, We have taken tlme to revlew our internal processes, stren8then
governance, and put robust plans In place to manage our flnances more effectlvely and save money where
possible. These steps are essentlal to securln8 the long-term sustalnability of the Community Centre.
We recognlse that we have not been able to dellver as many communlty events as in prevlous years. Thls has
been dlsappointin8 for us and for our resldents, but it has been a direct result of fundlng challen8es and
necessary staff restructurin8. These decisions have not been taken118htly and were made to protect the core
services that so many people rely on.
Like many charltles, we contlnue to face ongoSng pressures from rislng costs, Including the Natlonal Llvlng Wage,
Increased energy prices, and the wlder Impact of inflation. These factors present real challen8es; however, we
are working hard to mlnlmlse thelr Smpact on our users and to ensurethat Flrthmoor Community Centre remalns
accessible and supportlve to all.
Looking ahead, we are focused on rebulldlng capaclty, stren8thenlng partnershlps, and Creating opportunltles
to once a8aln expand our communlty offer. On behalf of the Board, I would Ilke to thank our staff, volunteers,
funders, and the wlder community for thelr contlnued support, patlence, and bellef In the importance of
Flrthmoor Communlty Centre.
Together, we remain committed to servlng our communlty and ensurln8 that Flrthmoor continues to be a place
where people feel supported, connected, and proud to belong.
Jessica Connors
Chair of Trustees

Head of Charity Operations
Firthmoor Communlty Centre has experienced another posltlve year and contlnues to 8lt atthe very heart
of the community. W8 remain D8rlington's largest communlty charlty, provldlng a wlde range of services.
activities, 8nd support to locaL people of all ages.
Thisyear, we were deiightedtowelcome 8everalnew group8totheorgan18atlon, IncludlngAndy's Man Club
and the NHS Pain Clinic. These addition8 reflect our ongoing commitment to re8ponding to Ioc8l need and
ensuring that our spaces ar8 used to support health. wellbelng. and conn8Ctlon. Alongside thls. well-
establlshed 8ervlce8 such as the Dementla Café ¢ontlnue to go from Strength to strength, demonstratlng
the real imp8Ct of conslstent, community-led support.
As with m8ny charities. financial challenges have remalned a key focu8 throughout the year. Ri8ing costs
and fundlng pres8ure8 have requlred u8 to thlnk creatlvely, flnd new 8olutlons, and work smart8rto ensure
we us8 our resources 88 effectively as possible. Thls has been an Important perlod of reflectlon and
problem-801ving for the organisation.
A signific8nt part of this y8ar has been spent Ilstenlng. We have engaged wlth our 8t8ff, volunteer8, and
service usersto betterunderstand wh8tch8nges could be made tO8trengthen thecharlty. Improve delivery,
and 8nsureth8t Firthmoorcontlnues to meet the need8 ofthe communlty both now and in the future. Their
feedback has been Invaluable In shaplng our plan8.
Looking 8h8ad, pl8nnlng for next year's events and actlvltles18 81re8dy well underway, and there18 8 real
sense of optimism aboutwh8t Iles 8he8d. We are confldentth8tthe comlngyearwill be a verygood one for
the charity. with exciting opportunities to build on our strengths. grow our offer, and continue 8UPPOrtlng
our communlty.
I would Ilk8 to thank our staff, volunteers. partners. and supporters for their continued dedic8tion 8nd
commitment. Together, we are enBuringthat Firthmoor Communlty Centra r8m81ns 8 vlbrant. W8lcoming.
and resilient organisation for the people of Darlington.
Jonathan Dulston
Head of Charity Operations

Who uses our centre?
Since the centre was built in 2004, we have continued to attract projects. services and
businesses that enhance our community. We are delighted that this year has been one of
the most diverse for services we offer our member8. Please see a full list of our clients.
Joanne Lowe Academy of Dance
Slimming World
Counclllor Ward 5ur8erles
Darllngton Borough Coun¢ll- Actlvltles Programme
Tool Library Service
N- Gage Learnlng Group
NHS- Natlonal Chlldmlnders
NHS- Cardlac Rehabllltstlon
National Blood Services (NHS)
Cltlzens Advlce
The Bread & Butter Thlng
Over S￿$ Group
Pollce PACT
Exerclse classes.
Cockerton Pharmacy
Hyder Dental Prartlce
NHS Hearlng Screenlng Cllnlcs
DBC- Early Help Team
Locomotlve Securlty
NHS Paln Cllnc
Dementla Group
Community Assoclation Projects
Maidendale Nursery
In line with government leglslation our nursery has been closed for a large proportlon of this
reporttng period. We have however been able to SUPPOrt key workerfamilies with continuing
to provide services. We recognlsed earlyon during this pandemicthat we had a responsibllity
more than ever before to step up and provide for our community. Our committed staff team
remained professional and dedicated to the service we provided, often during periods of
increased anxiety as the national and local Covid-19 rates were accelerating.
Despite the challenges we have faced as a charity by the natfonal restricttons and lockdowns
we have benefited financially by the government financial support packages. We have
received several lockdown grants overthe last year along wlth utilising the furlough scheme
and more recently the flexible furlough scheme as we have stated to reopen.
The Nursery continues to be overseen by our head of children and young people who is
supported by a deputy nursery manager and 3 Senior nursery practitioners. In addition to

this we employ 20 childcare practitioners and at the time of writing this report we had 165
children enrolled within our nursery.
Community Café
Due to government legislation our café has had to close for a signiflcant period over the last
year. We have however remained open to produce hot meals to our nursery for the children
who were attending under the key worker criteria. In addition to this, the café has also
provided hot nutritious meals for 120 young peripli a5 part of Darlington Borough Council's
Easer activities programme.
Whllst In lockdown we took the opportunlty to refurblsh and re palnt the cafe kltchen. Th5s
investment has given the kitchen a fresh clean and professional feel which has been received
well by staff and service users alike. In addition to this we have also made a number of
investments in equipment by purchasing a new 2-barrel fryer, a new commercial range cooker
and an industrial microwave. This investment Is part of our plans to develop our menu and
service in the coming year.
Despite the challenges we have face as a charlty by the natlonal restrlctlons and lockdowns
we have benefited financially by the government financing support packages. We have
received several lockdown grants over the last year along with utilising the furlough scheme
and more recently the flexible furlou8h scheme as we have stated to reopen.
Community Fun Days, Trlps & Soclal Evenlngs and Firthmoor LIVE
Due to government le8lslatlon, we took the declslon to suspend our activitles programme until
further notice however continue to engage with our communlty vla our soclal medla
platforms to understand and tease theirappetite forfuture event. Whilst our trips programme
will not start untll summer 2026, we are already startlng to make plans for Firthmoor LIVE
2026
Onllne Presence & Dlgltal Servlces
Thls technology enables our member to recelve news, dlscounts, and Informatlon In real time
via our database of member's numbers. We also use the service to set reminders for our
Trustees, meetings and to send important message to employees. All you need to do is register
your mobile phone number with the charity to receive updates.
Fundraising & Support Projects
Firthmoor Food Bank
During the last year we have stepped up for our community and become a COVID-19 support
hub where we have been able to help our residents with essential items. we supported over
600 re5ident5 With food parcels durin8 the hight of the pandemic which provided over 1,000
meals.

In addition to food support, we were also able to support those who were cllnlcally vulnerable
and shielding. We collected prescriptions for people along with collecting shopping for those
most clinically vulnerable. Firthmoor Food Bank provides emergency food parcels to people in
crisis. Ourfood bank is cornpletely self-sustaining and relies on donations from individuals and
groups. Our partnership working with groups such as our local Slimming World, local
supermarkets and schools have supported the sustainability of this service.
Volunteer Programme
There is sound evidence that volunteering brings benefits to both the person volunteerlng and
the people and organisations they support. We have developed a strong volunteer database
this year. We have focused on supporting key activities within the charity whilst also
supporting individuals to gain confidence and experience in those roles and we are pleased to
report that our volunteer numbers are increasin8 Steadily.
The Bread & Butter Thlng
We are dellghted that we have been able to work in partnership with the bread and butter
thing over the last year by providin8 room hlre along wlth a fantastlc team of volunteers. Thls
8reat project works with corporate food suppliers to save and redlstribute food that would
have gone to landfill. Re￿dentS who user the service receive approximately £35 work of
shopping for £7.50. So far, the project has delivered 5,000 food parcels to familles servlng
approxlmately 80 families per week. This has saved 24 tonnes of food from going to landfill
and provided an astonishing 500,000 mea15. For more information of the great work of this
project please vlsit. www.breadandbu
hln
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Organisational Structure & Business Model
Organlsatlonal Report of the Assoclatlon. for the Year Ended 3111 Ma￿h 2025
Firthmoor & District Community Association Is a voluntary group, run by local people who
own and are responsible for maintaining Firthmoor Community Centre. The charity provides
support and delivers essential community services for local people in Firthmoor - we are
passionate about our community.
All our charitable activities focus on the provision of soclal, educational and lelsure tlme
activities, either directly or in partnership with others, to further our charitable purposes and
aims forthe public benefit and to enhance the wellbeing of our local community. We continue
to develop neworganisational structure5, inspirational leadership and drive a new community
culture. We aim to continually improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our charity.
Working closely with the Chairman, the Head of Charity Operations and Head of children 7
young people are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the charity and
individual supervision of employees. The Chief Officer also ensures that the employee team
continues to develop skills and working standards in line with good practice and le8i51ation.
Firthmoor & District Community Association has a strategic change initiative to create the
best Community Centre in Darlington; an organisation capable of delivering community
services at the grass roots.

We want everyone to be involved in maintainin8 a great community building in the smartest
and most efficientway possible. Our community's expectations continue to grow and in order
that we meet those challenges, changes and expectations, every element of our charity will
need to adapt to ensure we are set up to succeed.
Investments
This year we have started a fantastic partnership with N-Gage which aims to support young
people to be the bestthey can be. The boxing club runs on an evening alongwith competitions
on a weekend. N-Gage also has an alternative education arm to its busine55 which runs during
the day.
Our Vlslon
The charlty's vlslon Is summarlsed as..
'To be wSdely recognised as the best community charity In Darlington,
where we create unique community experiences that our members,
resldents and employees feel proud to be a part of,
Our Values
Accountablllty Communlcatlon Innovation
Efflclenry
Trustlng
j*,
'do It,
it,
promottng clear values and behavlours; creating systems and processes that
keep our employees up to date, on board and part of our journey; ensuring
consistency, fairness, and ownershlp.
Maklng a dlfferentt to our Commun1t￿ maintaining and enhancing our
reputation as a great place to be; delivering hlgh quality stsndards that
deliver a unique and practical benefit to local people, buslnesses, and our
members.
O strengthenlng our leadershlp model - malntaining our current methods of
governance; reviewing our impact and effectiveness in ensuring the stability
of the administration; providing good governance and leadership by
exercising effective controls. being open and accountable.
0 8ulldlno a sustolnable fvture - supporting our long-term future and our
ability to improve our facilities, seprfices, and effectiveness by optlmlsing any
income surplus by building and growlng our business in order to better
support our community in a socially responsible way

Delivering on our aims and objectives
We review our aims, objectives, and activitles each year. This review looks at what we
achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 month5. The review focuses on
the successes of each of the key artIVi￿eS of our charity and the benefits they have brought
to the people we a￿ here to support. The review also helps us ensure our aims, objectives
and activities remain focused on our stated purposes.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance
on publlc benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives in planning our future activities.
In particular, the trustees conslder how planned activities will contribute to the aims and
objectives they have set and how they most benefit the community.
The focus of our work
Our main objectives for the year continued to be to advance education and to
provide facilities in the Inte￿Sts of social welfare. The strate8les we used to
meet these objectives included:
rf Worklng In partnership with others to provlde a range of services and
activities for local people
Buildlng upon our servlce dellvery to provide an excellent customer-
focused environment for our users and members, who access the centre
daily
rf Ensuring an environment where people want to spend more of their social
and recreational time, whilst providing healthy meals at affordable prices
rf Working towards fully maintainin8 our self-sUStainin8 community centre
free from a further dependence on grant funding
O Promoting the advancement of education and health through the provision
of an in-house nursery and dental practice
Recrultment, appointment, and Inductlon of trustees
We regularly advertise forvacancies on the board through ourwebsite, Facebook pa8e and
via our communlty newsletter. We are also signed up to the local community voluntary
servlce network.
Our new trustees are elected at the AGM for a one-year term and are eligible for re-
election each year, with no term limit. Trustees elected at the AGM can reside in any area
of Darlington. Those wishing to be co-opted on to the board durlng the year must be
resident of the council wards of Eastbourne and Lascelles.
There are four officer positions available for election at each AGM. Honorary Officers are
elected and the positions are Chalrman, Deputy Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary.
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Applications for trusteeship must be received before the meeting and a twenty-one day
general notice of this requirement is given.
All our new trustees will be familiarised with the practical work of the Charity and how the
Community Centre is managed. The Chief Officer, in partnership with the Sec￿tary, Is
responsible for arranging induction sessions for new trustees, which involves issuing email
accounts, ID Badges, explaining the structures of the Charity, its constitutional workings,
and its current range of business activities. This includes a deep dive into the accounts and
business plans. All trustees are ￿qUired to sign the code of conduct and agree to our'good
governance, policy statement. Training is carried out as appropriate and, where necessary,
guidance is updated or recommended.
How our activities deliver public benefit
All our charitable activities focus on the provision of social, educational and leisure tlme
activities, either directly or in partnership with others, to further our charitable purposes for
the public benefit and to enhance the wellbeing of our local community.
Who uses and benefits from our services
Firthmoor Community Centre provides services and activities that support people to reach
their full potential. An Important first step in providing the services that will benefit people's
lives is in understanding the'needs, that exlst In the local communlty and how those 'needs'
could best be met. From this starting point services and activities can then be established,
alone or in partnership with our communlty. We are committed to ensuring our community
improves and builds upon opportunitles.
Prlnclpal Funding Sources
Aside from the income generated from groups who use the Community Centre as a base
to provide social and recreational activities, the principal funding sources for the charity
are now derived from our in-house childcare operations and room hire income.
Following constraints on local authority funding in Darlington, which led to all subsldles to
Communlty Centres belng cut to zero, the charlty has to ensure all income to cover running
costs is derived from business activities e.g. room/office hire charges. nursery places, café
sales etc.
Investment Policy
Aside from retainin8 a prudent amount of working capital, the charity has no funds to
invest. If the charity had sufficient resources available Trustees would consider the options
available, however, at this present time the Management Committee has decided to focu5
resources towards a continued cycle of repair and renewal of the building until such time
as large surpluses can be accumulated forfuture planned Investments.

Reserves & Risks Policy
In order to highlight any risks to the organisation, the Board of Trustees and Chief Officer
continually examine the charity's cash flow and resenies through regular budget reviews
and updates, led by the treasurer. The charity has established polices With regards to
finance, employee relations and operational health and safety, which are reviewed
annually by the secretary. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have also been
established to mitigate the risks the charity faces.
In the past the charity used to be highly dependent on grant income, however, business
income now forms all of the charity's resources, so emphasis on where the risks lie has
changed. G￿ater attention is now being placed not just on how we conduct our business,
but with an emphasis on developing a strong leadershlp team, with accountable and
dynamic managers.
The charity's current reserves statement and operational direction is to maintain sufficient
working capital and manage cash flow to meet any known commitments. In most cases,
the charity's annual expenditure budgets are not executed until predicted Income
budgetary targets have been achieved. This approach has been adopted to ensure that
there is a sufficient flow of cash to meet known commitments.
The charity has a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in
tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the
expenditure.
procedures are also in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff,
volunteers, clients, and visitors to the centre.
As part of the annual budget approved each April, the charlty treasurer, on behalf of the
trustees, conducts a review of the approved budget each October. Where appropriate,
amendments will be made to ensure that any risks are identified in all our operations.
Plans for Future Periods
Thls comln8 year wlll be about going back to basic and re shaping the way we deliver our
services to the community. We hope to enhance our artlvltles, trlps and theatre across the
centre. In addition to thls we will relocate our reception are and make way for our new
dedicated SEND unit which will increase the capacity of our nurse4ry provision.

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
ort 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 fll]ancial statements of the charity for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
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 l January 2019).
STRATEGIC REPORT
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of tNsL and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as der￿ed by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRA TIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07842311 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1144955
Registered offi¢¢
Firtlunoor Community Centre
Burnside Road
Darlin8ton
Co. Durham
DLI 4SU
Trustees
Steven Tait (resigned on 25th November 2024)
Susan Dulston
Ka>'l¢igh Jones (resigned 25th November 2024)
Susan Morley (resigned 25th November 2024)
Maureen Martin
Susan Bartle (resigned 16 April 2025)
Allison Clemminson (resigned on 25th November 2025)
Jessica Connors (resigned 16th April 2025)
Paul Hutchinson (appointed 25th Nov¢mber 2024)
Kamara Mills (appointed 25th November 2024)
Kevin Nicholson (appointed 25th November 2024)
Company Seeretary
Susan Morley
Independent Examiner
J P Walters & Co
Chartered Accountants
67 Duke Street
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL3 7SD
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic reporL approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company
directors, on.. XO .. ?.- Z 6
. and signed on the board's behalf by:
Maureen Martin - Trustee

Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to the Tntstees of
Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Firthmoor and District Community Association (Ithe
Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of rewirt
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for th¢ purposes of company law) you are responsiblc for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Dir¢ction5 given by the Charity Conunission undcr section 145(5) (b) of the 201 l Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirni
that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed
bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirnl that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)).
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 accounts to be reached.
J P Walters Bsc BFP FCA
ICAEW
J P Walters & Co
Chartered Accounlants
67 Duke Street
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL3 7SD
20-3. 2t)

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,596
1,596
4280
Chgritable aetivities
Nursery
Kitchen
General
Other trading activities
581,701
41.902
11,878
197 383
59,624
641.325
41.902
59,604
197 383
466,499
71.866
142.124
203 608
47,726
Total
834,460
107,350
941,810
888,377
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
14267
14,267
31,632
Charitable aellvltles
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
528,533
57,780
294,764
528,533
57,780
294,764
439.150
83.063
219,866
30.680
Total
895,344
32,926
928,270
804,391
NET INCOME
(60,884)
74,424
13,540
83,986
Transfers between funds
16
Net movement In funds
(64,082)
77,622
13,540
83.986
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
170,941
995,929
1,166,870
1,082.884
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
106 859
1073 551
1 180410
1 166.870
The notes forn] part of these fll)ancial statements

Firthmoor and District Cornmuni
Association
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Totsl
nds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
42,555
1,073,551
1,116,106
1.039,191
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
4,630
4,630
10,195
122 537
69,871
69.871
130.936
CREDITORS
Amounts falling di1¢ within one year
16
(5,567)
(5.567)
(5.053)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
117484
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREIYT
LIABILITIES
106,859
1,073,551
1.180,410
1.166,870
NET ASSETS
106 859
1073 551
1180410
1 166 870
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Re8trlcted funds
17
106,859
1073 551
170,941
TOTAL FUND5
1180410
1166 870
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not requir¢d the company to obtsin an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
Th¢ trustees acknowledge their responsibilitkes for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing fmancial statements which give a trne and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each fmancial year and of its suryilus or deficit for each fmancial year in accordance with th¢
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies A¢t
2006 relating to fmancial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
The fllwicial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
. and were signed on its behalf by:
Maur¢¢n Martin - Trustee
The notes forn] part of these fmancial statements

Firthmoor and District
Association
mmuni
Cash Flow Statement
for the Y¢ar Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Note5
CAsh flows from operatlng a¢tivities
Cash generated from operations
137 460
Net cash provided by operating activities
137 460
Cash flows from investing aetlvltles
Purchas¢ of tangible r￿ed ass¢ts
105 107
Net cash used in investing activities
121344)
105 107)
Change In cash and cash equlvalent$ In
the reporllng period
Cash and tash equlvalents at the
beginning of the reporting perlod
(57,296)
32,353
122 537
Cfish and cash equlvalent$ at the end of
the r¢portlng perlod
122 537
The notes forni part of these f￿ancIal 3tat¢m¢nts

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Net ineomel(expenditure) for the reportlng period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciatton charges
Loss on disposal of assets
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
13,540
83,986
44,429
47,955
43
2,823
2,653
5,565
514
Net cash Inflowl(outflow) provided by operations
137 460
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
31.3.24
31.3.24
Notice deposits (less than 3 months)
Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falling due within one year
65,241
122,537
Total cash and cash equivalents
122 537
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.24
Cash flow
At 31.3.25
Net cash
Cash at bank
122 537
Total
122 537
57 296)
The notss fonn part of these financial statements

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Y¢ar Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the finoncial $t8tements
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 Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The fu￿1¢1&1 statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accNals 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 activitie5 on a basis consistent with the use of
r¢sou￿¢s.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but
not accrued a5 expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Fr¢ehold prop¢ty
20/0 on cost
Taxatlon
Th¢ charity is ¢x¢mpt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund aceountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted pury)oses.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of eacb fimd is included in the notes to the fmancial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable
¢ompany's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in th¢ p¢riod to which they
relate.
continud..

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Donations
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Fundraising events
R¢ntal income
Trips
Feed in tarlffs
2,355
195,028
27,123
176,485
197 383
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTJVITJES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Activity
Nursery
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General
Generdl
Nursery fees
Grants
Café income
Miscellaneous
Grants
PhotocopyinglTool hire
149,709
491,616
41,902
193,338
273,161
71,866
4,432
137,403
289
57,806
742831
680 489
Grants received, included in the above. are as follows:
31.3.25
31.3.24
DBC Special Educational Needs Grant
DBC Nursery Education Grant
DBC Early Years Grant
DBC Baby Funding
DBC Grants
DBC Grant- Minibus
NHS Grant
Darlington Youth Grant
Football Foundation Grant
14,378
217,463
183,804
16,347
107,350
9,000
480
600
13,000
129,648
130,513
25,500
25,000
549 422
410 564
continued...

Firthtnoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
RAISING FUNDS
Other tradlng aetlvltfies
31.3.25
31.3.24
Purchases
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Direct
Costs
7)
Totals
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
527,540
57,143
294,764
993
637
294,764
528,533
57,780
294,764
584 683
329 320
914 003
GRANTS PAYABLE
31.3.25
31.3.24
Nursery
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Management
Totals
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
993
637
291,597
993
637
294,764
3,167
326 153
329 320
continued...
li

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
NET INCOMEI(EXPEIYDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting):
31.3.25
31.3.24
Depreciation - owned &ssets
io.
TRUSTEES, RE1￿UNERATIoN AND BENEFITS
There were no ttustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
31.3.25
31.3.24
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
449,054
429,784
453 249
435 315
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.3.25
18
io
31.3.24
16
Full time
Part time
28
24
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
fimds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
4,280
4,280
Charitable aetivities
Nursery
Kitchen
General
Other trading activiti¢s
466,499
71,866
35,221
203 608
466,499
71,866
142,124
203 608
106,903
Total
781,474
106,903
883,377
ontinued...
LX

Firthtnoor and District Conununi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unr¢stri¢t¢d
Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
31,632
31,632
Charltable activities
Nursery
Kit¢hen
General
General Restricted
439,150
83,063
251,498
439,150
83,063
251,498
Total
773,711
30,680
804,391
NET INCOME
7,763
76,223
83,986
Tr4n$fer$ ￿tween funds
Net movement In funds
7,763
76,223
83,986
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonvard
163,178
919,706
1,082,884
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
170 941
995 929
1166 870
continued...

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Stat¢m¢nts - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Freehold
property
Motor
vehicles
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
1.533,977
112,344
105,650
1,639,627
121,344
9.000
At 31 March 2025
1646321
103 838
1759 159
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
539,844
32,926
60,592
11,503
1.812)
600,436
44,429
At 31 March 2025
572 770
643 053
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
1073 551
1116 106
At 31 March 2024
994 133
1039 191
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Bank loans and overdrafis (see note 15)
Social security and other t&xes
Accrued expenses
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below.,
31.325
31.3.24
Amounts falling due within one y¢ar on demand:
Bank overdrafts
continued...
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Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
No*s to the Financial Statements- continued
for th¢ Y¢ar Ended 31 March 2025
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Freehold
property
Motor
vehicles
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
1,533,977
112,344
105,650
1,639,627
121,344
9,000
At 31 March 2025
1646 321
103 838
1759 159
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charg¢ for y¢ar
Eliminated on disposal
539,844
32,926
60,592
11,503
600,436
44,429
At 31 March 2025
572 770
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
1073 551
1116 106
At 31 March 2024
994 133
1039 191
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUIYTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15)
Social security and other taxes
Accrued expenses
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
31.3.25
31.3.24
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
continued..
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Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Match 2025
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfer5
between
fimds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Nursery
Kitchen
101,077
81,355
11491)
(98,174)
53,168
56,426
(59,624)
59.329
74,899
27 369)
170,941
(60,884)
(3,198)
106,859
Restrleted funds
General
995,929
74,424
3,198
1,073,551
TOTAL FUNDS
1 166 870
1 180410
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrleted funds
General fund
Nursery
Kitchen
210,857
581,701
309,03 I
528,533
(98,174)
53,168
834,460
895,344
(60,884)
Restricted funds
G¢n¢ral fund
Nursery
47,726
32,926
14,800
107,350
32,926
74,424
TOTAL FUNDS
941 810
928 270
Cornpar4tiv¢$ for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31,3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestrlcted funds
General fimd
Nursery
Kitchen
121,466
54,006
(8,389)
27,349
(12,000)
101,077
81,355
163,178
7,763
170,941
Restricted funds
General
919,706
76,223
995,929
TOTAL FUNDS
1082 884
1166 870
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Firthmoor and District Commun
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 202
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUl￿s - continued
Comparative net mov¢m¢nt in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fun(Is
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Nursery
Kitchen
243,109
466,499
251.498
439,150
(8,389)
27,349
781,474
773,711
7,763
Restritted funds
General
106,903
30,680
76,223
TOTAL FUNDS
888 377
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
nds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestrieled funds
G¢neral fund
Nursery
Kitchen
121,466
54,006
12 294)
(106,563)
80,517
44,426
(59,624)
59,329
74,899
27 369)
163,178
(53,121)
(3,198)
106,859
Re$trleted funds
General
919,706
150,647
3,198
1,073,551
TOTAL FUNDS
l 082 884
1180410
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted fund$
General fund
Nursery
Kitchen
453,966
1,048,200
113768
560,529
967,683
140 843
(106,563)
80,517
1,615,934
1,669,055
(53,121)
Restricted funds
General
214,253
63,606
150,647
TOTAL FUNDS
1830 187
1732,661
continued...

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
17.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty transactions for th¢ year ended 31 March 2025.
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Firthmoor aThd District Communi
ssociatÈ
Detailed Stat¢m¢nt of Financial Activiti
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENrs
Donations and legacles
Donations
1,596
4,280
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Rental income
Feed in tariffs
2,355
195,028
27,123
176,485
197,383
203,608
Charitable aetlvltles
Nursery fees
Cafe income
Grants
Photocopyin￿To0j hire
Miscellaneous income
149,709
41,902
549.422
1,798
193,338
71,866
410,564
289
742 831
680 489
Total Incoming resources
941,810
888,377
EXPENDITURE
Other trading aetivitieg
Cost of trips, events and fLmd raising
14,267
31,632
Charltable activitie8
Wages
Prof¢ssional f¢¢s
Sundri¢s
Consumables
Nursery meals
Core overhead contribution
Cleaning
Donations
320,731
10,400
25,698
108,223
7,498
111,575
558
339,720
2,614
81,436
25,246
55,183
764
584,683
505,127
Support costs
Management
Wages
Pensions
Staff training
Rat¢s and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Carried forward
128,323
4,195
90,064
5,531
714
3,588
4,383
45,880
150,160
2,856
4,356
82,891
222,621
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Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Management
Brought forward
Bank charges
Telephone
Office supplies
Consumables
Advertising
Sundries
Maintenance contracts
Lic¢nc¢s and subscriptions
Cleaning
Repairs and renewals
Loss on disposal of assets
Depreciation of property
Depreciation of fixtures
Depreciation of computer equipment
222,621
2,030
10,201
2,098
6,332
150,160
1,917
4,861
2,356
241
12,753
10.941
24,184
5,675
3,050
43
30.680
17.179
96
842
11,711
17,898
3,899
4,092
32,926
11,496
326,153
264,136
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
3,167
2.653
843
Total resources expended
928 270
804 391
Net Ineome
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