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2025-03-31-accounts

St John’s Centre Trustees’ Annual Report 2025

Serving the Community of Old Trafford since 1982

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Chair’s Comments – Glynis Craig

It’s an honour once again to introduce our Annual Report for 2025. St John’s Centre has remained a cornerstone of support and opportunity in Old Trafford — a place where community spirit continues to shine through.

As a not-for-profit charity, we are proud of the services and support we continue to deliver with limited funds. This would not be possible without the dedication of our staff and volunteers. I also want to acknowledge our funders — particularly our community funders — whose support is vital to our sustainability. Finally, my heartfelt thanks go to my fellow Board members for their time and governance.

Many thanks to Kath Marky our Treasurer, who resigned from the board recently as her job has taken her to Canada. Kath has been a real valuable board member who has navigated and supported us through some challenging times.

Centre Manager’s Report – Christine Aspinall

St John’s Centre celebrates its 43rd year of serving the people of Old Trafford. We continue to reach out to those who are marginalised or in need within our community. Life remains hard for many, as the cost-of-living crisis persists. Our Emergency Response Hub has been a crucial support for individuals and families struggling to afford food, fuel, white goods and more.

Volunteering remains a cornerstone of our work, providing opportunities for people to

develop skills, gain confidence, and contribute meaningfully. This year we were saddened by the loss of one of our longest-standing supporters and volunteers, Evelyn Cosham — a true legend whose legacy continues to shape the Centre.

We now have a new staffing structure: Phil Johnson has joined us as Deputy Manager (Operations). Phil brings many skills and much experience to the team.

The challenges ahead include rising operational costs and ongoing funding pressures, but we are committed to ensuring our future sustainability. We are proud to have achieved accreditation as a Living Wage Employer this year, reaffirming our values of fairness and dignity.

We continue to forge strong links with our local council, NHS, the Trafford Community Collective local businesses, and corporates who are great supporters of our Centre.

I am incredibly proud of what we achieved together as a team this year, so a big thank you to the staff team. Emma, Phil, Diane, Jane, Mick, Claire, Safina, Lizzie, Emma and Pierre. A personal thanks to our Board and volunteers, who have been, and still are, amazing.

Next Year is the 100[th] Anniversary of the building, and my hope is that we can continue serving our wonderfully diverse community here in Old Trafford well into the future.

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Volunteering 2025 – Claire Trivino

Our volunteering programme has continued to thrive in 2025 with over 50 volunteers who sustain and deliver weekly Centre activities. These include:

Volunteers are also key to our fundraising and community activities this year which have included the amazing Ayres Road festival, litter picking, two quizzes, Christmas tree collection, Footlights theatre summer schools and Christmas Fayre.

“The people are all lovely. I feel I am doing good work. I feel valued”

“Volunteering at St. John's Centre is fulfilling because it helps people in need and makes me feel good. I enjoy working with others and helping to provide meals for those who need them most. It also helps me learn new skills and understand how to support my community better.”

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Learning and Activities – Emma Wilton

In the academic year 2024-25 we held 32 courses, with 338 enrolments by 212 individual learners.

An important aspect of the last year has been the relationships we are building around ensuring that our courses meet local demand. We are working with:

English for Speakers of Other Languages: ESOL continues to be the most significant part of our learning, with 133 learners studying with us this academic year.

Our long-term learning partner the WEA continued to offer progression and qualifications at Entry 2 to 35 learners. They also provided a First Steps pre-entry class without an exam, filling a gap in provision. Trafford College continued this offer with their Introduction to ESOL course in September 2025.

Our volunteer-led ESOL is helping close to 50 people a week to practice their English and negotiate everyday life Manchester, with trips out to the Whitworth Gallery, Imperial War Museum and HOME in the past year.

Other Courses: Functional Skills (English), Sewing into Business, and IT are the other established courses which we continue to provide with the WEA and Trafford College. We were also able to offer the popular Driving Theory Test preparation course again this year.

We also offered:

Wellbeing activities: Over 300 people each week attend our activities. There have been some changes this year: Tai Chi and Yoga 4 Health will be leaving us because their funding has come to an end, but we have welcomed BollyFit Active classes for women, funded by L&Q.

Most significantly, Polly Simpson, who started our First Steps to Fitness sessions in 2021, is moving to Toronto with her partner Kath. Polly has been stalwart in bringing inclusive fitness activities to the Centre but has also been a huge part of the St John’s community - we will miss her (and her excellent baking) very much! However, First Steps to Fitness is continuing with new teacher Doretta.

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Old Trafford Community Collective and Hub Work – Christine Aspinall

St John’s Centre continues to serve as one of six hubs supporting the most vulnerable residents in Trafford and continues to lead the Old Trafford Community Collective (OTCC)

OTCC As Chair of the OTCC our Centre Manager, helps to bring together organisations from the VCFSE and statutory sectors to share information and address issues like poverty and mental health. There have been 10 meetings this year with some amazing projects presenting including.

The meetings are really appreciated by the VCFSE and statutory bodies, who are now working together more closely for the benefit of our local community. There is always fun and cake too!

Our Emergency Response Hub - Mick Pullan

The hub has been coordinated this year by a great Team: Mick Pullan, Lizzie Quinn and volunteers Sarah, Louise, Denise and Frances.

The hub’s main purpose remains to provide assistance to members of the community who are in need and who may be struggling financially. Over the year the Hub will respond to well over 1,000 requests for assistance; either by people coming to the centre in person, or by phone / email; or from agencies on behalf of others.

Most requests are for assistance with food or fuel. We can assist with food by referring to food banks (we collaborate closely with our partners at North Trafford Food Bank and Manchester South Central) or providing a food bag from our own stocks to help someone over a crisis. During the period 1st January 2025 – 31st October 2025 we made 419 referrals to food banks, as well as helping people from our own food stocks on 186 occasions . Donations of food are always welcome, especially as food banks have recently been reporting a reduction in the amount they have been receiving in donations.

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We can help those in fuel crisis with emergency top ups on pre-payment gas or electric meters. This is financed through the Household Support Fund. During the 10 months between 1st January this year and 31st October we made 176 payments to support people with gas or electric payments at a time of crisis.

As we approach Winter with everyone using their heating more, and as further increases in fuel bills are expected combined with food inflation remaining high it is likely that the need for support in both these areas will also continue.

The Household Support Fund may also be used to help those who are struggling financially to pay for certain essential items during a time of crisis. Examples of how we have used the fund so far this year include: school uniforms; clothing for a family fleeing domestic violence; items of furniture for families moving into an empty tenancy after a period of homelessness; replacement or repair of essential items such as cooker or fridge when these have broken and the family have not had the funds to replace them their selves.

Partnership work with a number of projects including the food banks and organisations such as The Little Green Sock Project who provide much needed clothing for families with young children. The project has helped ten families who have been referred by the Hub so far this year.

The Hub is staffed by one paid member of staff and several volunteers who give their time freely every week. Their commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to the work of the Hub is an essential part of ensuring everything runs smoothly and that there is always a warm welcoming environment for those in need.

During the Summer Holidays we provided food for over 30 families on a weekly basis, in addition to dealing with our usual numbers. This is a testament to the generosity and community spirit that defines Old Trafford.

Building & Operations – Phil Johnson

I started in this new role as Deputy Manager -Operations at the Centre at the beginning of September. My aim has been to identify the most important requirements in the role of Operations, begin to identify our existing practice and prioritise the future workload. These are some of the Areas I am responsible for:

1. Compliance

2. Fire safety

3. Security of building, staff and users

4. Food hygiene

5. Procedures and risk assessments

6. St John’s ecofriendly and sustainability policy

Amongst these requirements, there needs to be a balance between expenditure and resources and therefore

the approach focuses in many aspects on due diligence and a recorded plan of action for where we currently need further development.

There are wonderful opportunities and exciting projects to come that we hope will sustain our current position and strengthen us going forward these include refurbishment of the computer room, stage, and outdoor space. I am proud to be given the opportunity to be part of this organisation.

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Space for Community – Diane Browne

Our Centre continues to be a vital space for community life. From meetings and workshops to sports, choirs, and drama, the building is in use almost every day from morning to evening. To end of November 2025, we hosted over 83 weekend events — including children’s parties, adult celebrations, and just short of 400 evening sessions by regular user groups. This with the daytime activities means we are busy, busy, busy!

We are proud to offer a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where people can connect, learn, and celebrate together.

WorkWell Programme

In March 2025, St John’s Centre became part of the Work Well Trafford programme with Emma Roy-Williams appointed as Key Worker.

What is Work Well Trafford?

Work Well Trafford is a new scheme to provide free, personalised support for people at risk of unemployment for health-related reasons It may be suitable for

you if you are signed off sick from work; in work but struggling due to your health; or recently unemployed for health reasons; and if you are worried about how you will cope or can’t see a way back into work.

What help is available?

WorkWell Key Workers, based at the Trafford Community Hubs, offer one-to-one support, either face to face, online, or on the phone. They can:

The project was a pilot for one year, but we have now heard that this has been extended for a further 12

months, which is great news!

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Changing Futures Programme

Old Trafford is now part of Changing Futures Trafford, with Pierre Bonnici as the area’s Key Worker based at St John’s Centre.

Changing Futures Trafford is a pilot programme running until April 2026, developing a new model of joined-up support for adults facing Multiple Disadvantage. It is open to adults living in Trafford who are experiencing a combination of challenges including:

Income and Funding 2024/25 - Jane Gaffey

In our latest accounts 2024/25 our Centre upkeep and running costs were £90,514. Included in that figure were some major renovations which cost just over £42,000. The refurbishments were funded by our wonderful corporate supporters Cargill Plc and The Vinci Foundation; our hirers and service users are already enjoying the difference this has made.

We have seen increases in room hire income, community fundraising, and the number of regular donors. We now have around 60 community funders — up from just 18 three years ago — collectively contributing over £12,000 in 2025.

We also secured £218,000 in grants, including multi-year support from Garfield Weston Foundation and the National Lottery (via Trafford Community Collective) as well as funding for energy efficiency improvements from Groundworks and children’s activities from Trafford Council.

Our heartfelt thanks go to all our donors, funders, and partners — you make our work possible.

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St John’s Centre – Money in and Money out at a glance for 2024/5

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Trustees 2024–25

PCC Representatives:

Community Representatives:

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Acknowledgements & Thank You’ s

We would like to thank everyone who contributes to the success of St John’s Centre

Our funders, volunteers, and community members.

Our staff and Board of Directors

Together, we continue to make Old Trafford a place of belonging, opportunity, and hope.

With special thanks to our partners,:

The Bread and Butter Thing, Trafford Hubs, Trafford Council, Trafford North Foodbank, Trafford Community Collective, Feed My City, Cargill Plc, L & Q Housing Association, Little Green Sock Project, and other Community Hubs.

‘Said the Sun to the moon,

Said the head to the heart,

We have more in common,

than sets us apart.’

Lemn Sissay

Here’s to another year of compassion, connection, and community.

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Registered Charity No. 1146058 Company Registration No. 7597525

ST JOHN'S CENTRE CHARITY LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

St John'S Centre Charity Limited Contents

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 19

Trustees’ Report

St John’s Centre

1. Introduction

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) present their report and the financial statements of St John’s Centre for the year ended 31 March 2025

2. Reference and Administrative Details

• Charity name:
St John’s Centre
• Company number:
07597525
• Charity registration number
1146058
• Registered office:
St John’s Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 7GX
• Trustees/Directors who served during the year: Mrs Glynis Craig (Chair), Mr Mark
Nesbitt, Ms Kath Markey (Treasurer), Mr David Nunns, Rev. Peter Matthews, Mrs Louise
Dunn, Mrs Emma Hirst, Mrs Anita Ward
• Bankers: Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 2BB
(formerly Chorlton Branch, now closed)
• Independent Examiner: Hilton Jones Ltd
Hollinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL

3. Structure, Governance and Management

St John’s Centre is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity; it is constituted by Articles of Association, adopted March 2011 and has had charitable status since 2012. Trustees are appointed in accordance with our governing document.

Governing Document, Appointment of Trustees, Organisational Structure 4 Parochial Church Council (PCC) nominated representatives, who are appointed by the PCC at the meeting prior to St John’s Centre’s AGM, plus 3 members from the local community and 2 spaces for co-opted members onto the board from affiliated groups that would further the aims of the charity. Trustees are formally elected at the Annual General Meeting. When trustees have been recruited, they are asked to attend an interview and given an induction pack with information on the charitable company, background information, reports from the last two meetings, a business plan, relevant policies and a code of conduct. We also provide a trustees’ handbook. Ongoing training is arranged for trustees, with opportunities provided for specific training as and when

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needed. Decisions are made by trustees sitting as a board at 10 meetings per annum. Specific work is carried out by standing subgroups. Subgroups are set up as and when needed, time limited and specific. The board retains all liability for decision making around financial issues. Day-to-day management of the project is the responsibility of the Centre Manager, at present Christine Aspinall.

• Appointment of trustees: [4 Parochial Church Council Members, 3 Community Members, 2 co-optees Trustees need to step down after serving for 3 years but can be re-appointed]

• Organisational structure: St John’s Centre is a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee which provides its services through [St John’s Centre – staff/volunteers/partners].

Staff 2024-25: Manager, Christine Aspinall – Administrator, Diane Browne – Volunteer Coordinator, Claire Trivino – Development Worker, Laura Gilchrist – Hub Coordinator, Elizabeth Quinn – Finance Workers, Jane Gaffey & Rose Thompson – Learning Coordinator, Emma Wilton – Work Well Key Worker, Emma Roy-Williams – Caretaker, Safina Ahmed.

The charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:

  1. To further, or benefit, the residents of Old Trafford, Manchester and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure time, occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

  2. To promote such other purposes as are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales for the benefit of the public as may from time to time be determined.

  3. Main activities undertaken for the public benefit:

  4. Adult learning courses (ESOL, creative courses)

  5. Volunteering opportunities

    • Wellbeing and recreational activities (women only fitness, yoga, choir)

  8. Community support hub (food, energy/fuel support, signposting)

  9. Room hire for community groups and private events

  10. Events for families, quiz nights, fund raisers.

Public Benefit Statement:

During the year the trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirement in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public

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benefit. The charity provides services that enable local people to access learning, recreation and practical support; these services relieve poverty, advance education and ‑ promote health and well being.

5. Achievements and Performance

St John’s Centre has provided training and learning opportunities for over 400 ‑ individuals, improving their chances of further education, employment and well being. Key achievements during the year:

[New Projects on board serving the community ‘Changing Futures’ and ‘WorkWell’]

6. Financial Review

7. Plans for Future Periods

• Future aims and objectives: [to continue to provide opportunities for those in our community to enrich their lives. through Adult learning, volunteering, supporting those in need by providing emergency help with food and Fuel and by providing space for community run activities]

8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). They must ensure records are kept, judgements are reasonable, and statements give a true and fair view. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and preventing fraud.

9. Approval

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 26/11/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

_______ Glynis Craig, Trustee

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St John’s Centre Charity Limited Independent Examiner’s Report Year End 31[st] March 2025

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 19.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also 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 for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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:

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 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 statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

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

JM Hilton-Jones FCA Hilton Jones Ltd Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL

Date: 26 November 2025

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

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2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
Grant income 3 53,548 164,703 218,251 108,254
Activities for generating funds 4 82,030 - 82,030 70,186
Bank interest receivable 1,745 - 1,745 1,219
TOTAL 137,323 164,703 302,026 179,659
EXPENDITURE ON:
Cost of raising funds 5 (167) - (167) (1,190)
Charitable activities 6 (176,889) (126,124) (303,013) (191,798)
TOTAL (177,056) (126,124) (303,180) (192,988)
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
BEFORE TRANSFERS (39,733) 38,579 (1,154) (13,329)
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS - - - -
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR FOR
THE YEAR AFTER TRANSFERS (39,733) 38,579 (1,154) (13,329)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward 220,676 4,484 225,160 238,489
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13 180,943 43,063 224,006 225,160
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of these accounts.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025

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2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets 10 - -
Investments 2,500 2,500
2,500 2,500
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors & prepayments 11 18,729 11,635
Cash at bank & in hand 206,541 211,545
225,270 223,180
LIABILITIES:
Amounts falling due within one year 12 (3,764) (520)
(3,764) (520)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 221,506 222,660
TOTAL NET ASSETS 224,006 225,160
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Reserves 13 180,943 220,676
Restricted Reserves 13 43,063 4,484
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 224,006 225,160
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For the year in question the company was entitled to the exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

Approved on behalf of the Board

Mrs Glynis Craig Trustee

Date:

The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of these accounts.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

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2025 2024
£ £
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH
FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net movement in funds (1,154) (13,329)
- -
Add back depreciation
Deduct investment income (1,745) (1,219)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors (7,094) (9,072)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 3,244 (260)
Net cash used in operating activities (6,749) (23,880)
Cash flows from investment activities:
Interest 1,745 1,219
Purchase of fixed assets - -
Net cash provided by investing activities 1,745 1,219
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year (5,004) (22,661)
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 211,545 234,206
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 206,541 211,545
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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

1 Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

(b) Funds structure

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There were 14 restricted funds at the year end.

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion have created a fund for a specific purpose.

Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 13.

(c) Income recognition

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Operating income represents grants, contracts, Operating income represents grants, contracts, and sundry income receivable.

(d) Expenditure Recognition

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 settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. For more information on this attribution refer to note (f) below.

(e) Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

(f) Allocation of support and governance costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs.

Governance costs and support costs relating to charitable activities have been apportioned based on staff time and facilities used in each activity.

The allocation of support and governance costs is analysed in note 7.

(g) Charitable Activities

Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in Note 6.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

(h) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Fixed assets are included in the accounts at net book value. Additions of a single item or a group of similar assets exceeding £500, are capitalised at cost (valuation for donated assets). Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less the estimated residual value of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives as follows:-

Office Equipment & Fittings 25% on cost

(i) Taxation

The organisation is exempt from income tax by reason of its charitable status. Income tax suffered on investment income is reclaimed in full. The Charity is not currently registered for VAT.

(j) Pensions

The charity has an auto enrolment pension scheme and has no liability beyond making its contributions and paying across the deductions for the employee's contributions. Costs are charged to expenditure in the period incurred.

(k) Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is identified and disclosed for those transactions resulting from a possible obligation which will only be confirmed by the occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the trustees' control.

(l) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

(m) Creditors and Provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

(n) Operating Leases

Payments under operating leases are charged to the income and expenditure account in the period to which they relate.

2 Net income for the year

2025 2024 This is stated after charging: £ £ Independent Examiners Fees 840 -

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grants:
Albert Hunt Trust
Awards for All
Cargill Plc
Co-op Local Community Fund
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Garfield Weston
GM Moving in Action
Groundworks 2025
Hope & Glory PR Limited
L & Q Housing Association
NHS ICB - Work Well Project
Sale West
Sunshine Solar Energy Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund
Trafford Community Collective
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC
TMBC - Changing Futures Project
Trafford MBC - School Uniform Fund
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2025)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Summer 2024)
Trafford MBC - Tai Chi
Trafford North Foodbank
Unicorn Grocery 1% Fund
Vinci Foundation		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
2,000
-
2,000
2,000
16,791
18,791
-
-
-
216
19,451
19,667
-
-
-
500
-
500
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
15,000
-
15,000
15,000
-
15,000
-
540
540
-
-
-
-
14,967
14,967
-
-
-
-
1,690
1,690
-
-
-
16,666
-
16,666
-
-
-
-
31,663
31,663
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
424
424
-
226
226
-
7,725
7,725
-
15,000
15,000
-
6,000
6,000
6,000
-
6,000
-
(250)
(250)
-
16,666
16,666
16,666
20,000
36,666
26,794
25,568
52,362
-
27,670
27,670
-
495
495
-
-
-
-
1,395
1,395
-
-
-
-
5,250
5,250
-
-
-
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
400
400
-
-
-
1,500
-
1,500
-
-
-
-
9,992
9,992
-
-
-
53,548
164,703
218,251
49,794
58,460
108,254

4 ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS

Rent received
Rent received
Community Funders
Donations & fundraising
Donations & fundraising
Gift Aid
Photocopier
Sundry Income
Sundry Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
56,489
-
56,489
42,005
-
42,005
-
-
-
-
200
200
-
-
-
10,191
-
10,191
22,474
-
22,474
11,291
-
11,291
-
-
-
-
3,688
3,688
2,294
-
2,294
2,114
-
2,114
233
-
233
207
-
207
540
-
540
211
-
211
-
-
-
-
279
279
82,030
-
82,030
66,019
4,167
70,186
Fundraising costs
Marketing & publicity		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
37
-
37
1,110
-
1,110
130
-
130
80
-
80
167
-
167
1,190
-
1,190

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

6 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
Charitable Activities
Activities
2,298
28,494
Bank charges
202
-
Postage & stationery
1,557
307
Licences, subscriptions & permits
3,864
1,283
Telephone & internet
2,349
2,362
Hospitality & refreshments
1,096
241
ICT & technical support
5,103
1,800
Photocopier
2,684
530
Repairs & maintenance
19,517
32,608
Insurance
3,424
231
Refuse collection & recycling
1,194
-
Utilities
8,486
1,676
Other running expenses
-
-
Equipment
-
-
Charitable donation
230
-
Household support fund assistance
-
-
Historic differences
17,882
-
Support Costs
102,192
60,563
Governance Costs
840
-
172,918
130,095
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds		 Total
Total
2025
2024
£
£
30,792
1,904
202
494
1,864
1,578
5,147
2,834
4,711
1,021
1,337
746
6,903
3,677
3,214
2,813
52,125
23,796
3,655
3,484
1,194
1,303
10,162
8,587
-
943
-
1,460
230
-
-
21,282
17,882
-
162,755
115,876
840
-
303,013
191,798
126,124
60,205
176,889
131,593
303,013
191,798

7 ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS

Support Costs
Employment Costs
Staff training
Other costs
Professional fees
Travel expenses
Accountancy & Payroll		 General
Support
Governance
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
145,517
-
145,517
104,215
287
-
287
1,402
-
-
-
142
16,911
-
16,911
10,117
40
-
40
-
-
840
840
-
162,755
840
163,595
115,876

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

8 STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS

Wages and Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pension Costs
Average number of employees		 2025
2024
£
£
136,994
94,629
2,306
1,075
6,217
8,511
145,517
104,215
11
11
11
11

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises the trustees and manager. The total employment benefits, including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel was £36,238 (previous year: £33,138), No employees has benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).

9 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration was paid or payable directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity during the year to any trustees or to any persons known to be connected with any of them.

10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024		 Furniture &
Total
Equipment
£
£
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
-
-
-
-

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

11 DEBTORS

Sundry debtors
12
LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other Creditors
Accruals		 2025
2024
£
£
18,729
11,635
18,729
11,635
2025
2024
£
£
2,924
-
840
520
3,764
520

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

13 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Awards for All
Cargill Plc
GM Moving in Action
Groundworks 2025
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2024)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2025)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Summer 2024)
Hope & Glory PR Limited
Household Support Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
NHS ICB - Work Well Project
Stairlift
Stay & Play
Sunshine Solar Energy Fund
Trafford MBC - School Uniform Fund
Trafford Community Collective
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC - Tai Chi
TMBC - Changing Futures Project
Trafford North Foodbank
Unicorn Grocery 1% Fund
Vinci Foundation
Unrestricted Funds:
General
Designated fund
Closure & redundancy reserve
Total Unrestricted Funds:
TOTAL		 Balance at
Balance at
01 April 2024
Incoming
Transfers
Outgoing
01 April 2025
£
£
£
£
£
120
16,791
-
(16,911)
-
-
19,451
-
(19,451)
-
-
540
-
-
540
-
14,967
-
(14,967)
-
-
-
-
283
283
-
1,395
-
-
1,395
-
5,250
-
(4,995)
255
-
1,690
-
(1,604)
86
337
20,000
-
(20,493)
(156)
2,851
7,725
-
(18,301)
(7,725)
-
31,663
-
(11,072)
20,591
1,108
-
-
(1,108)
-
68
-
-
60
128
-
424
-
(91)
333
-
495
-
(495)
-
-
6,000
-
(6,000)
-
-
(250)
-
-
(250)
-
500
-
(100)
400
-
27,670
-
(487)
27,183
-
400
-
(400)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,992
-
(9,992)
-
4,484
164,703
-
(126,124)
43,063
190,326
137,323
-
(176,706)
150,943
350
-
-
(350)
-
30,000
-
-
-
30,000
220,676
137,323
-
(177,056)
180,943
225,160
302,026
-
(303,180)
224,006

Purpose of funds:-

Contribution towards:

Awards for All Cargill Plc GM Moving in Action GM Environment Fund Groundworks 2025 Trafford MBC (HAF) Hope & Glory PR Limited National Lottery Community Fund

NHS ICB - Work Well Project Stairlift Stay & Play Trafford MBC (Digital) Trafford Community Collective Trafford MBC Trafford North Foodbank Vinci Foundation

Grant towards adult learning classes (Learning Coordinator Salary) Kitchen refurbishment

To help people become more active Facilitating planting and nature Energy efficiency grant for boiler and LED lighting Holiday activities & food support Provision of laptops Reaching Communities programme – Building Trafford’s Community Volunteer Network (Volunteer Coordinator Salary). Distributed by Trafford To reduce health related barriers to employment Provision of stairlift Preschool play sessions for preschool children and parents and carers IT equipment and CRM subscriptions VCFSE lead partner salary School uniforms, thai chi & community hub costs Emergency food for hub Building works

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

13 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (Continued)

Previous Year
Awards for All
Household Support Fund
Jubilee Inclusive Neighbour Hoods
National Lottery Community Fund
St John's Singers
Stairlift
Stay & Play
Summer School
TMBC Digital Grant
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC
Other Funds
Unrestricted Funds:
General
Designated fund
Closure & redundancy reserve
Total Unrestricted Funds:
TOTAL		 Balance at
Balance at
1 April 2023
Incoming
Previous Year
Adjustment
Outgoing
31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
120
-
-
-
120
-
21,000
-
(20,663)
337
-
15,000
-
(15,000)
-
-
2,851
-
-
2,851
(2,189)
-
2,189
-
-
-
1,316
-
(208)
1,108
-
5,568
-
(5,500)
68
-
16,666
-
(16,666)
-
496
-
1,388
(1,884)
-
-
-
-
-
-
567
-
(283)
(284)
-
1,493
-
(1,493)
-
-
487
62,401
1,801
(60,205)
4,484
208,002
116,732
(1,625)
(132,783)
190,326
-
526
(176)
-
350
30,000
-
-
-
30,000
238,002
117,258
(1,801)
(132,783)
220,676
238,489
179,659
-
(192,988)
225,160

14 COMPANY STATUS

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. All members have agreed to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 each in event of winding up.

15 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There were no contingent liabilities at 30th March 2025 (2024 £nil).

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

19 GOING CONCERN

The company's main source of income is grant funding and advice services. The Trustees consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if the funding sources should cease.

20 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The trustees consider that there are no significant post balance sheet events that impact on the financial statements as presented. The trustees continue to update the business plan and risk management strategies.

21 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The company is under the shared control of the Trustees named on Page 1. There is no one person with significant control.

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Registered Charity No. 1146058 Company Registration No. 7597525

ST JOHN'S CENTRE CHARITY LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

St John'S Centre Charity Limited Contents

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 19

Trustees’ Report

St John’s Centre

1. Introduction

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) present their report and the financial statements of St John’s Centre for the year ended 31 March 2025

2. Reference and Administrative Details

• Charity name:
St John’s Centre
• Company number:
07597525
• Charity registration number
1146058
• Registered office:
St John’s Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 7GX
• Trustees/Directors who served during the year: Mrs Glynis Craig (Chair), Mr Mark
Nesbitt, Ms Kath Markey (Treasurer), Mr David Nunns, Rev. Peter Matthews, Mrs Louise
Dunn, Mrs Emma Hirst, Mrs Anita Ward
• Bankers: Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 2BB
(formerly Chorlton Branch, now closed)
• Independent Examiner: Hilton Jones Ltd
Hollinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL

3. Structure, Governance and Management

St John’s Centre is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity; it is constituted by Articles of Association, adopted March 2011 and has had charitable status since 2012. Trustees are appointed in accordance with our governing document.

Governing Document, Appointment of Trustees, Organisational Structure 4 Parochial Church Council (PCC) nominated representatives, who are appointed by the PCC at the meeting prior to St John’s Centre’s AGM, plus 3 members from the local community and 2 spaces for co-opted members onto the board from affiliated groups that would further the aims of the charity. Trustees are formally elected at the Annual General Meeting. When trustees have been recruited, they are asked to attend an interview and given an induction pack with information on the charitable company, background information, reports from the last two meetings, a business plan, relevant policies and a code of conduct. We also provide a trustees’ handbook. Ongoing training is arranged for trustees, with opportunities provided for specific training as and when

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needed. Decisions are made by trustees sitting as a board at 10 meetings per annum. Specific work is carried out by standing subgroups. Subgroups are set up as and when needed, time limited and specific. The board retains all liability for decision making around financial issues. Day-to-day management of the project is the responsibility of the Centre Manager, at present Christine Aspinall.

• Appointment of trustees: [4 Parochial Church Council Members, 3 Community Members, 2 co-optees Trustees need to step down after serving for 3 years but can be re-appointed]

• Organisational structure: St John’s Centre is a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee which provides its services through [St John’s Centre – staff/volunteers/partners].

Staff 2024-25: Manager, Christine Aspinall – Administrator, Diane Browne – Volunteer Coordinator, Claire Trivino – Development Worker, Laura Gilchrist – Hub Coordinator, Elizabeth Quinn – Finance Workers, Jane Gaffey & Rose Thompson – Learning Coordinator, Emma Wilton – Work Well Key Worker, Emma Roy-Williams – Caretaker, Safina Ahmed.

The charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:

  1. To further, or benefit, the residents of Old Trafford, Manchester and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure time, occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

  2. To promote such other purposes as are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales for the benefit of the public as may from time to time be determined.

  3. Main activities undertaken for the public benefit:

  4. Adult learning courses (ESOL, creative courses)

  5. Volunteering opportunities

    • Wellbeing and recreational activities (women only fitness, yoga, choir)

  8. Community support hub (food, energy/fuel support, signposting)

  9. Room hire for community groups and private events

  10. Events for families, quiz nights, fund raisers.

Public Benefit Statement:

During the year the trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirement in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public

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benefit. The charity provides services that enable local people to access learning, recreation and practical support; these services relieve poverty, advance education and ‑ promote health and well being.

5. Achievements and Performance

St John’s Centre has provided training and learning opportunities for over 400 ‑ individuals, improving their chances of further education, employment and well being. Key achievements during the year:

[New Projects on board serving the community ‘Changing Futures’ and ‘WorkWell’]

6. Financial Review

7. Plans for Future Periods

• Future aims and objectives: [to continue to provide opportunities for those in our community to enrich their lives. through Adult learning, volunteering, supporting those in need by providing emergency help with food and Fuel and by providing space for community run activities]

8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). They must ensure records are kept, judgements are reasonable, and statements give a true and fair view. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and preventing fraud.

9. Approval

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 26/11/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

_______ Glynis Craig, Trustee

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St John’s Centre Charity Limited Independent Examiner’s Report Year End 31[st] March 2025

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 19.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also 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 for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

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:

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 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 statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

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

JM Hilton-Jones FCA Hilton Jones Ltd Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL

Date: 26 November 2025

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

----- Start of picture text -----
2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
Grant income 3 53,548 164,703 218,251 108,254
Activities for generating funds 4 82,030 - 82,030 70,186
Bank interest receivable 1,745 - 1,745 1,219
TOTAL 137,323 164,703 302,026 179,659
EXPENDITURE ON:
Cost of raising funds 5 (167) - (167) (1,190)
Charitable activities 6 (176,889) (126,124) (303,013) (191,798)
TOTAL (177,056) (126,124) (303,180) (192,988)
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
BEFORE TRANSFERS (39,733) 38,579 (1,154) (13,329)
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS - - - -
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR FOR
THE YEAR AFTER TRANSFERS (39,733) 38,579 (1,154) (13,329)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward 220,676 4,484 225,160 238,489
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13 180,943 43,063 224,006 225,160
----- End of picture text -----

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of these accounts.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025

----- Start of picture text -----
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets 10 - -
Investments 2,500 2,500
2,500 2,500
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors & prepayments 11 18,729 11,635
Cash at bank & in hand 206,541 211,545
225,270 223,180
LIABILITIES:
Amounts falling due within one year 12 (3,764) (520)
(3,764) (520)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 221,506 222,660
TOTAL NET ASSETS 224,006 225,160
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Reserves 13 180,943 220,676
Restricted Reserves 13 43,063 4,484
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 224,006 225,160
----- End of picture text -----

For the year in question the company was entitled to the exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

Approved on behalf of the Board

Mrs Glynis Craig Trustee

Date:

The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of these accounts.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

----- Start of picture text -----
2025 2024
£ £
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH
FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net movement in funds (1,154) (13,329)
- -
Add back depreciation
Deduct investment income (1,745) (1,219)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors (7,094) (9,072)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 3,244 (260)
Net cash used in operating activities (6,749) (23,880)
Cash flows from investment activities:
Interest 1,745 1,219
Purchase of fixed assets - -
Net cash provided by investing activities 1,745 1,219
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year (5,004) (22,661)
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 211,545 234,206
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 206,541 211,545
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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

1 Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

(b) Funds structure

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There were 14 restricted funds at the year end.

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion have created a fund for a specific purpose.

Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 13.

(c) Income recognition

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Operating income represents grants, contracts, Operating income represents grants, contracts, and sundry income receivable.

(d) Expenditure Recognition

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 settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. For more information on this attribution refer to note (f) below.

(e) Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

(f) Allocation of support and governance costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs.

Governance costs and support costs relating to charitable activities have been apportioned based on staff time and facilities used in each activity.

The allocation of support and governance costs is analysed in note 7.

(g) Charitable Activities

Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in Note 6.

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

(h) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Fixed assets are included in the accounts at net book value. Additions of a single item or a group of similar assets exceeding £500, are capitalised at cost (valuation for donated assets). Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less the estimated residual value of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives as follows:-

Office Equipment & Fittings 25% on cost

(i) Taxation

The organisation is exempt from income tax by reason of its charitable status. Income tax suffered on investment income is reclaimed in full. The Charity is not currently registered for VAT.

(j) Pensions

The charity has an auto enrolment pension scheme and has no liability beyond making its contributions and paying across the deductions for the employee's contributions. Costs are charged to expenditure in the period incurred.

(k) Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is identified and disclosed for those transactions resulting from a possible obligation which will only be confirmed by the occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the trustees' control.

(l) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

(m) Creditors and Provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

(n) Operating Leases

Payments under operating leases are charged to the income and expenditure account in the period to which they relate.

2 Net income for the year

2025 2024 This is stated after charging: £ £ Independent Examiners Fees 840 -

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grants:
Albert Hunt Trust
Awards for All
Cargill Plc
Co-op Local Community Fund
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Garfield Weston
GM Moving in Action
Groundworks 2025
Hope & Glory PR Limited
L & Q Housing Association
NHS ICB - Work Well Project
Sale West
Sunshine Solar Energy Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund
Trafford Community Collective
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC
TMBC - Changing Futures Project
Trafford MBC - School Uniform Fund
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2025)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Summer 2024)
Trafford MBC - Tai Chi
Trafford North Foodbank
Unicorn Grocery 1% Fund
Vinci Foundation		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
2,000
-
2,000
2,000
16,791
18,791
-
-
-
216
19,451
19,667
-
-
-
500
-
500
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
-
15,000
-
15,000
15,000
-
15,000
-
540
540
-
-
-
-
14,967
14,967
-
-
-
-
1,690
1,690
-
-
-
16,666
-
16,666
-
-
-
-
31,663
31,663
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
424
424
-
226
226
-
7,725
7,725
-
15,000
15,000
-
6,000
6,000
6,000
-
6,000
-
(250)
(250)
-
16,666
16,666
16,666
20,000
36,666
26,794
25,568
52,362
-
27,670
27,670
-
495
495
-
-
-
-
1,395
1,395
-
-
-
-
5,250
5,250
-
-
-
-
500
500
-
-
-
-
400
400
-
-
-
1,500
-
1,500
-
-
-
-
9,992
9,992
-
-
-
53,548
164,703
218,251
49,794
58,460
108,254

4 ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS

Rent received
Rent received
Community Funders
Donations & fundraising
Donations & fundraising
Gift Aid
Photocopier
Sundry Income
Sundry Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
56,489
-
56,489
42,005
-
42,005
-
-
-
-
200
200
-
-
-
10,191
-
10,191
22,474
-
22,474
11,291
-
11,291
-
-
-
-
3,688
3,688
2,294
-
2,294
2,114
-
2,114
233
-
233
207
-
207
540
-
540
211
-
211
-
-
-
-
279
279
82,030
-
82,030
66,019
4,167
70,186
Fundraising costs
Marketing & publicity		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
37
-
37
1,110
-
1,110
130
-
130
80
-
80
167
-
167
1,190
-
1,190

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

6 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
Charitable Activities
Activities
2,298
28,494
Bank charges
202
-
Postage & stationery
1,557
307
Licences, subscriptions & permits
3,864
1,283
Telephone & internet
2,349
2,362
Hospitality & refreshments
1,096
241
ICT & technical support
5,103
1,800
Photocopier
2,684
530
Repairs & maintenance
19,517
32,608
Insurance
3,424
231
Refuse collection & recycling
1,194
-
Utilities
8,486
1,676
Other running expenses
-
-
Equipment
-
-
Charitable donation
230
-
Household support fund assistance
-
-
Historic differences
17,882
-
Support Costs
102,192
60,563
Governance Costs
840
-
172,918
130,095
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds		 Total
Total
2025
2024
£
£
30,792
1,904
202
494
1,864
1,578
5,147
2,834
4,711
1,021
1,337
746
6,903
3,677
3,214
2,813
52,125
23,796
3,655
3,484
1,194
1,303
10,162
8,587
-
943
-
1,460
230
-
-
21,282
17,882
-
162,755
115,876
840
-
303,013
191,798
126,124
60,205
176,889
131,593
303,013
191,798

7 ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS

Support Costs
Employment Costs
Staff training
Other costs
Professional fees
Travel expenses
Accountancy & Payroll		 General
Support
Governance
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
145,517
-
145,517
104,215
287
-
287
1,402
-
-
-
142
16,911
-
16,911
10,117
40
-
40
-
-
840
840
-
162,755
840
163,595
115,876

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

8 STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS

Wages and Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pension Costs
Average number of employees		 2025
2024
£
£
136,994
94,629
2,306
1,075
6,217
8,511
145,517
104,215
11
11
11
11

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises the trustees and manager. The total employment benefits, including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel was £36,238 (previous year: £33,138), No employees has benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).

9 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration was paid or payable directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity during the year to any trustees or to any persons known to be connected with any of them.

10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024		 Furniture &
Total
Equipment
£
£
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
8,824
-
-
-
-

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

11 DEBTORS

Sundry debtors
12
LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other Creditors
Accruals		 2025
2024
£
£
18,729
11,635
18,729
11,635
2025
2024
£
£
2,924
-
840
520
3,764
520

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

13 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Awards for All
Cargill Plc
GM Moving in Action
Groundworks 2025
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2024)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Easter 2025)
Trafford MBC (HAF - Summer 2024)
Hope & Glory PR Limited
Household Support Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
NHS ICB - Work Well Project
Stairlift
Stay & Play
Sunshine Solar Energy Fund
Trafford MBC - School Uniform Fund
Trafford Community Collective
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC - Tai Chi
TMBC - Changing Futures Project
Trafford North Foodbank
Unicorn Grocery 1% Fund
Vinci Foundation
Unrestricted Funds:
General
Designated fund
Closure & redundancy reserve
Total Unrestricted Funds:
TOTAL		 Balance at
Balance at
01 April 2024
Incoming
Transfers
Outgoing
01 April 2025
£
£
£
£
£
120
16,791
-
(16,911)
-
-
19,451
-
(19,451)
-
-
540
-
-
540
-
14,967
-
(14,967)
-
-
-
-
283
283
-
1,395
-
-
1,395
-
5,250
-
(4,995)
255
-
1,690
-
(1,604)
86
337
20,000
-
(20,493)
(156)
2,851
7,725
-
(18,301)
(7,725)
-
31,663
-
(11,072)
20,591
1,108
-
-
(1,108)
-
68
-
-
60
128
-
424
-
(91)
333
-
495
-
(495)
-
-
6,000
-
(6,000)
-
-
(250)
-
-
(250)
-
500
-
(100)
400
-
27,670
-
(487)
27,183
-
400
-
(400)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,992
-
(9,992)
-
4,484
164,703
-
(126,124)
43,063
190,326
137,323
-
(176,706)
150,943
350
-
-
(350)
-
30,000
-
-
-
30,000
220,676
137,323
-
(177,056)
180,943
225,160
302,026
-
(303,180)
224,006

Purpose of funds:-

Contribution towards:

Awards for All Cargill Plc GM Moving in Action GM Environment Fund Groundworks 2025 Trafford MBC (HAF) Hope & Glory PR Limited National Lottery Community Fund

NHS ICB - Work Well Project Stairlift Stay & Play Trafford MBC (Digital) Trafford Community Collective Trafford MBC Trafford North Foodbank Vinci Foundation

Grant towards adult learning classes (Learning Coordinator Salary) Kitchen refurbishment

To help people become more active Facilitating planting and nature Energy efficiency grant for boiler and LED lighting Holiday activities & food support Provision of laptops Reaching Communities programme – Building Trafford’s Community Volunteer Network (Volunteer Coordinator Salary). Distributed by Trafford To reduce health related barriers to employment Provision of stairlift Preschool play sessions for preschool children and parents and carers IT equipment and CRM subscriptions VCFSE lead partner salary School uniforms, thai chi & community hub costs Emergency food for hub Building works

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

13 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (Continued)

Previous Year
Awards for All
Household Support Fund
Jubilee Inclusive Neighbour Hoods
National Lottery Community Fund
St John's Singers
Stairlift
Stay & Play
Summer School
TMBC Digital Grant
Trafford Housing Trust
Trafford MBC
Other Funds
Unrestricted Funds:
General
Designated fund
Closure & redundancy reserve
Total Unrestricted Funds:
TOTAL		 Balance at
Balance at
1 April 2023
Incoming
Previous Year
Adjustment
Outgoing
31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
120
-
-
-
120
-
21,000
-
(20,663)
337
-
15,000
-
(15,000)
-
-
2,851
-
-
2,851
(2,189)
-
2,189
-
-
-
1,316
-
(208)
1,108
-
5,568
-
(5,500)
68
-
16,666
-
(16,666)
-
496
-
1,388
(1,884)
-
-
-
-
-
-
567
-
(283)
(284)
-
1,493
-
(1,493)
-
-
487
62,401
1,801
(60,205)
4,484
208,002
116,732
(1,625)
(132,783)
190,326
-
526
(176)
-
350
30,000
-
-
-
30,000
238,002
117,258
(1,801)
(132,783)
220,676
238,489
179,659
-
(192,988)
225,160

14 COMPANY STATUS

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. All members have agreed to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 each in event of winding up.

15 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There were no contingent liabilities at 30th March 2025 (2024 £nil).

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St John's Centre Charity Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ending 31 March 2025

19 GOING CONCERN

The company's main source of income is grant funding and advice services. The Trustees consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if the funding sources should cease.

20 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The trustees consider that there are no significant post balance sheet events that impact on the financial statements as presented. The trustees continue to update the business plan and risk management strategies.

21 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The company is under the shared control of the Trustees named on Page 1. There is no one person with significant control.

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