COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07867225 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1146677 Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 December 2023 NLLP Chartered accountants Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT13DN Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the directorfs report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 December 2023 The Iruslees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Westgate Community Trust Icanlerburyl Ltd Charity registration number 1146677 Company registration number 07867225 Principal office and registered Westgate Hall office Westgate Hall Road Canterbury Kent CT12BT The trustee$ Jane Alison Brooke Lydia Ann Jackson Imogen Beatrice Morizel Katherine Rebecca Simmonds Sammy Jayne Gildroy Sarah Jane Wren Independent examlner Thomas Saltmer Burgess Hodgson LLP Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Director's Report) (¢¢)nfynvedJ Year ended 31 December 2023 Structure, governance and management Westgale Hall continues to operate with three permanent staff ICEO, Events Manager, Event and Building Supervisor), as well as agency and freelance staff, consultancies covering finance, marketing, communications and cleaning. We continue lo operate with a "Cloud based" helpdesk enquiry system (Jiral which supports the customer journey from initial enquiry through to conversion to booking. Board of Trustees Our Trustees represent local independent businesses, marketing, public relations, human resources, the non-pmfit sector, economics, fundraising, international corporate sector, and hospitslity. They continued lo volunteer their professional skills and time in supporting our Hall CEO, Clare Millett. Everyone ￿mained focused on guaranteeing the Hall's future and the security of our CEO and staff. In accordance with Article 41 of the Trusvs Articles of Association, communication between the CEO and Trustees can tske place electronically. This flexibility has ensured Board meetings and conversations have taken place either electronically or in person while working through the critical revival of Weslgate Hall's use. Chief Executive Officer Clare Millett ICEOI continues to handle all financial and operational matters as well as expanding and strengthening Weslgale Hall's business relationships and ne￿OrkS, including Canterbury City Council, Canterbury BID (Business Improvement Dislricll, charities and Canterbury residents. In her additional voluntary role Clare remained Chair of the Board of Canterbury BID. Cathy Blower, Events Manager, oversees client relationships including with University of Kent, NHS Trusts and wide range of regular and new customers. Objectives and activitigs Throughout 2023, the Trust increased ils profile by reaching and engaging with a diverse range of charities, businesses and communities from Canterbury's Dislricls and Kent, more broadly. Thanks lo these efforts we have had an overall footfall through Weslgale Hall of approximately 28,000 Among the celebrations, training, workshops, fundraising efforts and more, here are some of those organisalions and partners.. KRAN (Kent Refugee Action Ne￿OrkI, SKC Islronger Kent Communities, SEK (Social Enterprise Kenll, Canterbury Labour Paty, University of Kent's Islamic Society, Northgale Medical Practice Consullalion Event, Vaisakhi a Sikh identity festival and celebration event, a Drag Bingo Wedding (first time!), Canterbury City Council elections, Pilgrims Hospice Fundraising Fair, Lily's Social Kitchen Prize- Giving Celebration, Canterbury City Council Managers Meetings and Staff Conference, Oktoberfest, Army Recruitment Fair, Circus Starr for Disabled children and their families, Canterbury Festival and Bemix pop-up café Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Director's Report) (¢¢)nfynvedJ Year ended 31 December 2023 Achievements and perfomiance Westgale Hall Market has evolved during the year. It is now managed by two of our long-term makers from our Market Community who share their expertise and work together wth Trust staff. They have taken on the responsibility for booking, marketing and managing the event. The benefits for The Trust are that we have a guaranteed hire fee, broader selection of makers and stall holders and an increasing footfall which in turn is expanding our audience, community reach and increasing our café income. The Canterbury Wine FeslivalThl ICWFI. the Trust delivered the 4th Festival in May 2023 engaging with over 400 people throughout the event and began planning CWF 2024. The Sidney Cooper Gallery During 2023 the Trust continued to participate in conversations with a working group together with community representatives from Canterbury City Council to secure The Sidney Cooper Gallery, adjacent to Westgate Hall, as a Community Asset. Collaboration with Canterbury City Council The Community Halls and Venues Project has continued with ne￿OrkIng sessions throughout the year. The Trust's 6th International Women's Day Event, March 2023 with 85 attendees Continued our quarterly e-news mailing list which currently has 640 subscribers Financial review The Trust began 2023 in delicil, a situation which continues to be representative of Canterbury's hospitality sector. Monthly repayments for the 'boUn￿-baCk loan will continue until a final repayment on 7 May 2030. 2023 began quietly in terms of bookings other than regulars such as Canterbury Academy, Bemix, Salsa and NHS Blood donations. Bookings began increasing in March 2023 with new clients including International Rescue Committee, University of Kent Schools of Arts, Humanities and History, live music bookings, weddings and fundraising events for local businesses. Customer confidence has improved during the year which has supported income growth. Re-building reserves remains a focus for the Trust with a new Lloyds bank account opened for this specific purpose. As outlined in our 2022 report, we have achieved the following.. Quarterly refreshing of Westgate Hall's website Iwith market analysis, marketing, communication reviews etcl aimed al maintaining and reaching new markets, customers, collaborators and driving sales. Annual reviewing policies and the Hall's fees for hire and booking contracts Annual review of staff contracts Ifull-limelpart-timelflexiblel,. job descriptions - Applied for funding and loans to upgrade WC and accessible WC facilities, fire doors and storage Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Director's Report) (¢¢)nfynvedJ Year ended 31 December 2023 Plans for future periods Entering 2024 we continued lo build on our achievements in 2023 by". Regular 6 weekly Board Meetings and quarterly strategic governance sessions with our Board of Trustees strategic Board training and workshop sessions Reviewing the TrusUHall's brand, audiences and communications strategy Developing and promoting the Trust's programmes, e.g., the Canterbury Wine Circuit and Festival, International Women's Day Telling the stories of the Trusys community engagement Expanding the number of festivals, markets and music events using the Hall plus identifying new opportunities for hire including filming and recruitment sessions for national businesses Strengthening the community halls and venue ne￿Ork and relationships with other events spaces and producers in Canterbury le.g., the Gulbenkian, the Canterbury Festival). Developing the Armed For￿S. historic connections with the Hall by joining the Armed Forces Covenant. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies enlilled to the small companies exemption. The tfLJStees' annual report was approved on trustees by.. and signed on behalf of the board of Imogen Morizet Ioct 31, 2024 14..51 GMT) Imogen Beatrice MorEel Trustee Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Westgate Community Trust (Canterburyl Ltd Year ended 31 December 2023 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Westgate Community Trust Icanlerburyl Ltd I'lhe charity'l for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Iruslees of the company land also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Act'l. 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 the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm 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 charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the financial slalements do not accord with those records., or the financial statements 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 fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Pra¢lice for accounting and reporting by harities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. 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. Thomas Saltmer Ioct 31, 2024 lJ.04 GMTI Thomas Saltmer Burgess Hodgson LLP Independent Examiner Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 December 2023 2023 Unrestricted funds Total funds 2022 Total funds Not• Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 7,750 229,021 20 7,750 229,021 20 16,174 255,238 10 Total income 236,791 236,791 271,422 Expenditure Expenditure on eharilable activities Total expenditure 320,110 320,110 320,110 320,110 326,928 326,928 Net expenditure and net movement in funds 183,3191 (83,3191 155,5061 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 509,885 509,885 565,391 426,566 426,566 509,885 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The notes on pages 9 to 17 forni part of these financial statements. Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee ststement of Financial Position 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Not• Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 16 546,622 575,703 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 18 2,081 31,043 2,081 9,867 838 33,124 12,786 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current liabilities 19 120,934 41,767 87,810 28,981 Total assets less current liabilities 458,812 546,722 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 20 32,246 36,837 Net assets 426,566 509,885 Funds ofthe charity Unreslricled funds 426,566 509,885 Total charity funds 426,566 509,885 For the year ending 31 December 2023 the charity was enlided to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. Directors. responsibilities.. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements 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 financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject lo the small companies, regime. The statement of financial position continues on the following page. The notes on pages 9 to 17 forni part of these financial ststements. Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee ststement of Financial Position (contsnue