SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED DIRECTORS, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Charity Reg1Stration No. 1147266
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Secretary Champ Secretaries knmited Directors AIParr M Baker H A Hopkinson M Cooper C Baker D Knight M Smith Charlty number 1147266 Registered Company number 07452019 Registered office address Soper Hall Harestone Valley Road Caterham Surrey CR3 6HY Independent Examiner Richard Dean FCA 123 Aveling Close Purley Surrey CR8 4DY Bankers Unity Trust Nine Brindley Place Birmingham BI 2HB Natwest Bank 39 Station Road Redhill RHI IQN
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED CONTENTS Page Directors, Report Independent Examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance Sheet io Notes to the accounts Detailed Income & Expenditure account 17
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 The Directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 November 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution, memorandum and articles incorporated 26 November 2010 and as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House on 12 April 2012, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice. FRS102 "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in July 2014. Structure, governance and management Soper Hall Community Centre Limited is a registered charity number 1147266 and is a company limited by guarantee and exists to pursue the charity's objects that are specifically restricted to the following.. (11 to further or benefit the residents of Caterham, Surrey, 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, leisLtre time with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have the power to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. th The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 26 November 2010, and the Soper Hall property was acquired by the company for 99p on 25 May 2012 from Tandridge Council. The property was valued at £450,000. The Directors who served throughout the year, unless where otherwise stated, were as follows: A Parr M Cooper B Connolly M Baker Hopkinson C Baker D Knight M Smith Resigned 8 October 2024
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED DIRECTORS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 (Continued Objertives and activities The charity's registered premises are located at Soper Hall. Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6HY. The premises are located central to the local Caterham community. The primary objects of the charity are to provide services to help and support people in the local community by providing 5Ultable community centered activities and events. Achievements and performance The charity has established itself as a focal point for the community and has an active Board of Management and systems in place so as to produttively and causatively maintain Soper Hall. Staff The charity has no employees. Activities The halls have been available for a wide range of activities including weddings, community events and private parties. Services The Soper Hall is avai lable for all sorts of hirings with kitchen facilities. Funding Thc charity seeks all available funding in pursuit of its objectives to make the Soper Hall an active facility central to Caterham. Financial review The net incoming resources for the year amounted to £1,228 (2023 £25, 170) with total reserves standing at £531,795 as at the end of November 2024. The Board of Directors aim to establish a policy whereby sufficient reserves, not restricted, committed or designated be carried to support resources expended at a level enabling the continuation of the current activities of the charity in the event of adverslty.
SOPER HALL COMMUNIT CENTRE LIMITED DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 (Continued) Asset cover for funds Note 12 sets out an analysis of the assets attributable to the various funds and description of the trusts. These assets are sufficient to meet the charity's obligations on a fund by fund basis. Induction, recruitment and training of trustees The power to appoint new trustees rests with the current trustees. Public beneflt statement The Charity's trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charity's aim5 and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, they havc considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. Risk policy The Trustees periodically carry out a risk assessment and review of the operations. As the charity is small, it is flexible and responsive to the chan9es in the necds of the users and bencficiaries. Investment policy The Trustees are conscious of how charity funds are used. Any investments that are madc arc carefully considered and the impact on the available funds are considered. Achievements During the year the company maintained a tight control of expen5e5 including energy osts. On Behalf of the Board Champ Secretaries Limited - Secretary Dated 8 fulg 2026.
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 November 2024 which are set out on pages 9 - 17. Respective responsibilities of trustees and reportlng accountants The Board Members, who are also the directors of Soper Hall Community Centre Limited, for the purposes of company law. are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Board Members consider that an audit Is not required for this year undcr section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent Examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and 15 eligible for independent examination. it Is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51 of the 201 l Act,. and to State whether particular matters have come to my attention. 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 presentcd with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all of the evidence that would be rcquired 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 REPORT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED (Continued) Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention- (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts with the accounting records, COTnply with the requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities; (b) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Richard Dean FCA 123 Aveling Close Purley Surrey CR8 4DY Dated gih 2025
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfivITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Un- Desig- restricted nated stricte funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 funds Notes Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and gifts Trading income 2,479 89,781 2,479 89,781 2,767 84,227 92,260 92,260 86,994 Activities in furtherance of Charity's objects Total incoming resources 13,718 13,718 11,066 105,978 105,978 98,060 Charitable actlvities Project expenses Property running costs Total charitable expenditure Governance costs 29,700 74,050 29,700 74,050 25,S45 46,345 103,750 103,750 71,890 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total resources expended Net income/expenditure for the year 104,750 104,750 72,890 1.228 1,228 25,170 The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Att 2006.
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Freehold building & Equipment 450,000 451,115 450,000 451,IlS Currtnt assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 24.616 72.625 31,231 57,314 97,241 88,545 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year Net current assets io (15,446) 19,0931 Total assets le55 current liabilities 531,795 530,567 ftevaluatlon res•nre 449,999 449,999 Income fund Other charitable fund5 12 81,796 80,568 531.795 530,567 The Company Is entitled to the exemption from the audit qUiremertt Contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 November 2024. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as al the end of the financial year and of Its Incoming resources and applicalions ol resources. including its Income and expenditure for the financial year In accordance with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts so far a5 applicable to the company. The accounts were approved by rdon 84hs /vL M Baker C Baker - Chair Company Registration No. 07452019 10
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Accounting policles 1.1 Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, FRS102 "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in July 2014 and the Companies Act 2006. 1.2 Incoming resources Incoming resources development funding, donations and hall hires are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received exclusive of VAT. Voluntary Income is received by way of donations, collections and grants and is included In full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received. 1.3 Resources expended Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended are stated exclusive of VAT.
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Accounting policies (continued) 1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Freehold property Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25 % straight line The Directors consider that the value of the freehold property is vastly greater than the acquired value and given the intended substantial refurbishment no depreciation is necessary. 1.5 Accumulated funds Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support Costs. Designated funds are funds earmarked by the Board of Directors for particular purposes. 1.6 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received or generated for the object of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Donations and Glfts Unrestricted Funds Designated funds Restricted funds Total 2024 2,479 2,479 2023 2.767 2,767 12
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Trading income 2024 2023 Office & Car Park Rent income Hall Rental Income 45,511 37,135 44,270 89,781 47,092 84.227 Activlties in furtherance of the charlty's objects Income receivable for charitable activities Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted funds Funds funds Total 2024 13,718 13,718 2023 11.066 11,066 13
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Total resources expended Labour Costs Depre- ciation Other costs Total 2024 2023 Charitable activitles Pro'ect ex ense Activities undertaken directly 12,987 16,713 29,700 25,545 Office r nnin costs Activities undertaken directly 1,115 72,935 74,050 46,345 1,115 89,648 103,750 71,890 1,000 1,000 1,000 90,648 104,750 72,890 12,987 Governance costs 12,987 1,115 Governance costs include payments to Independent Examiners of £ 1,000. Trustees None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. Employees There were no employees in either year. 14
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Fixed Assets Freehold property Equipment Total Cost 1.12.2023 Additions Revaluation5 Disposals 30.11.2024 450,000 7,417 457,417 450,000 7,417 457,417 Depreclatlon 1.12.2023 Charge for the year Released on dlsposal 30.11.2024 6,302 1,115 6,302 1,115 7,417 7,417 Net Book Value 1. 12.2023 450,000 450,000 1,115 451,115 450,000 30.11.2024 15
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Debtors 2024 2023 Other debtors 24,616 24.616 31,231 31,231 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other creditors Accruals 14,446 1.000 15,446 8,093 1,000 li Revaluation Reserve Revaluation reserve at 01.12.23 Revaluation of freehold in year Revaluation reserve at 30.11.24 449,999 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Fund balances at 30 November 2024 are represented by: Unrestricted funds Designated Funds Restricted funds Total Fixed Assets Net Current Assets 450,000 450,000 81,795 81,795 81,795 450,000 531,795 16
SOPER HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Income Events income Unrestricted Grants Hall Rental Income Office Rental income Other income 13,545 2,479 44,270 45,511 173 10,905 2,767 47,092 37,135 105,978 98,060 Expenditure Repairs & Maintenance Advertising & Marketing Legal fees Light & heat Rates Ensurance Subsistence Event Costs Cleaning Printi ng & Stationery Computer expenses Accountancy Bank charges Telephone Operating Leases General expenses Community activities Bar stock Volu nteer training Subscriptions Bad debt Labour Depreciation of plant & equipment Total 24.383 2,264 35 19,731 3,601 6,944 2S3 3,182 18,276 492 1,097 1,000 83 1,925 2,575 74 553 180 6,406 1,206 13,277 2,237 6,486 458 129 16,084 430 1,955 1,000 (49) 565 2,575 1,407 246 2,887 35 25 2,348 11,328 12,987 104.750 72,890 Surplus for the year 17