2024-03-31-accounts - Horden Centennial Centre (Hcc)

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2023 Period start date To 31 March 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Horden Centennial Centre (HCC)

Charity registration number: 1149171

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To further or benefit the residents of Horden and the surrounding area 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. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Over the last 12 months HCC secured a 3 year National Lottery Reaching Communities grant to employ a Centre Co- ordinator to support our Trustees and volunteers in making more use of the centre as a hub for the community and to realise our vision of creating a centre for regeneration in partnership with the wider community, partners and volunteers. Our target beneficiaries for year one was 500. Over the last 12 months 1,457 individuals have used the Centennial Centre:  Ages 6-month to 15-years: 475  Ages 16-25 years: 163  Ages 26-49: 489  Aged 50 plus: 330 Activities included funding from Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) to open a

community cafe which runs weekly every Wednesday. We are pleased to see new faces coming into the centre alongside regular individuals that had been attending our warm space. We have started working with Learning Abilities who are delivering additional community café sessions within the centre; Feeding Abilities, every Friday and Saturday which involves adults with autism and learning disabilities, teaching cooking and employability skills. Learning Abilities are also planning to make use of the Centre’s other spaces and alongside the cafe to run events for the community such as a cinema group, bingo sessions and pop up markets. Monthly pie & peas was reintroduced and is well attended by local older residents as well as local care homes bringing residents. As well as a CRT grant, we were successful in obtaining grants from The Barbour Foundation towards Centre running costs. The CDCF sustainability fund approved a grant to cover the centres insurances, licences, accounts and wages. We made a successful application to the Co-op Community Fund to continue to provide financial assistance to the domino/bingo group wellbeing group. We continued to engage with residents through one-to-one interviews and in group settings for insight into their needs, concerns, and preferences and what is required going forward. Nourish Food School, healthy eating course on a budget, was highly successful. Positive feedback was received on the course and the venue with plans to repeat it in the near future. We are continuing to build on partnerships by hosting the monthly ‘Police and Communities Together’ (PACT) meetings which we feel is important to show the community our commitment to the regeneration of the area, giving all residents opportunity to attend and have chance to ask questions and bring up

		concerns to the relevant authorities. We continued to be part of East Durham Trust IAG Partnership (Information & Guidance) and we hosted some meetings within the centre which has helped raise awareness for partners on what we are able to offer which opened the possibilities of working together on future projects. Over the last 12 months we have worked on strengthening relationships with residents and partners. Boxlean increased their classes to four public classes weekly and occasional one to one sessions. Horden Dog Training held two sessions weekly, increased due to a busier building and our promotion of the classes on social media. We are learning that by listening to what our community needs and responding with increased capacity is working well. We are working more closely than ever with partners and delivering activities jointly, which enhances the services to the community. Our plans are for the coming year are:  To continue promoting our cafe with the aim of becoming sustainable  Learn from what has gone well and from what has not gone well.  To continue to work with centre users to help promote their activities.  To have more activity for older residents, as this is what the community has asked for.  To continue to grow our network and partnership working.  To increase revenue for the centre through increased hire.  To upgrade our cellar as a usable space.  To redecorate and upgrade the centre.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on	Para 1.18	Horden Centennial Centre trustees had due regard to the guidance on public benefit in planning our charities activities

public benefit

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Horden Centennial Centre celebrated its tenth anniversary with a very successful partner event which was well attended by the community. Having secured National Lottery Community Fund grant funding during the year to employ a Centre Co-ordinator, we now have the support and capacity to make full use of the building as a venue for the whole community, a Centre for Regeneration. Following the appointment of the Centre’s new Co-ordinator and support from partners with fundraising and a new cleaner caretaker, we have been able to invest in building maintenance and improvements. We have also seen an increase in activities, partnership working and number of people using the Centennial Centre. We are pleased to have helped local people access affordable food, exercise, more social activities, help and support. We increased our funding base with more venue hire, grant funding and revenue from the community café. Next year with support from our Centre Co- ordinator we are hoping to increase volunteer numbers and their involvement in the Centre. We also want to see our management group and trustees grow and develop as we look to create a more sustainable organisation as we do and deliver more for the local community. We would like to thank all those involved in Horden Centennial Centre and for everything they do to make a difference for the residents and communities we serve.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Horden Centennial Centre was in a healthy financial position at the end of the year with ongoing investment in the fabric and resources of the building made throughout the year, increased capacity with new staff to help co-ordinate activities and increase income and with unrestricted reserves able to fund unforeseen expenditure in the year ahead.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	It is the policy of Horden Centennial Centre to hold reserves of unrestricted funds in order to meet unforeseen expenditure enough to be able sustain the venue and our charity for 12 months.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£29,826

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		What the charity does:  General Charitable Purposes  Education/training  The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives  The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty  Economic/community Development/employment  Recreation Who the charity helps:  Children/young People  Elderly/old People  The General Public/humankind How the charity helps:  Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space  Provides Services  Provides Advocacy/advice/information  Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted 7 September 2012
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the annual meeting of trustees including annual election to the positions of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Horden Centennial Centre
Registered charity number	1149171
Charity’s principal address	Horden Centennial Centre Seventh Street Horden SR8 4LX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Fr Kyle McNeil SSC	Chair
	Eric Smith	Secretary
	Michael Fishwick	Treasurer
	AudreyHogarth
	Christopher Anderson
	Dr Edward John Yeates
	Eric Smith

Declarations

Signature Full name Michael Fishwick Position Treasurer Date 8.10.24

Horden Centennial Centre Accounts Cover Letter 1410812024 Henniker & Co Accountants is satisfied and happy to confirm the 2023124 year-end accounts preparation is fully complete and ready for submission to the Charity Commission. The accounts consist of invoices, payments and receipts via different method including bank, cash and petty cash transactions. l am happy to confirm the bank account and cash book has been reconciled fully confirming that all transactions have been fully accounled for according to the Accounting framework with the IASB Ilnternational Accounting Standards Boardl. All paperwork provided by Horden Centennial Centre has been checked by myself and l am fully sat15fied with the integrity of the paperwork and the documents have been captured and recorded correctly to make up the year-er)d financial statements. Along with this cover letler the income and expense and balance sheet will be allached No recommendations need lo be given to Horden Centennial Centie with regards to their financial accouriting methods. Invoices are available and every bank/cash transaction has evidence as back Kind regards Tom Henniker-major FCCA Henniker and co Ltd 1*.6.Co

Horden Centennial Centre Charity No 1149171 Year End 2023/24 Financial Statements Ending 31/03/2024 Prepared by Henniker and Co Ltd

Henniker & Co Ltd Independent Examiners Report on behalf of Horden Centennial Centre Inde endent Examiners Re ort Tom Henniker-major from Henniker & Co Itd report5 the year end financial accounts for Horden Centennial Centre for the period of I" April 2023 - 31" March 2024. Re5 ective Res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Trustees of Horden Centennial Centre (registered Charity) are iesponsible for the preparation of the accounts,. the consider that the audit requirement under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply. I have been appointed under the Charities Act 211 and report in accordance with the regulations made under section 145. It is my responsibility lo examine the accounts and statement, wilh no audit required, and to report information and findings to the Trustees. Basis of Examiners Statement This report is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the directions given by the Charity Commissioners under the Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting record5 kept by the charity Trustees and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes a review of the accounts and making such enquires as are necessary for the purpose of this report. The procedures undertake do not constitute an Audit Examinerfs Statement Based on my examination. at no point has any matter come to my attention which gives reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, accountinE records have not been in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 am satisfied that the accounts presented are in accordance with section 130 of the Chaflties Act and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011. No maierial hè5 given me doubt of incompliance with the required accounting procedural reouirementS. Tom He niker-major FCCA Henniker&Co Itd Ilt.8,I¢LY

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Horden Centennial Centre Le al and Administration Information Horden Centennial Centre Seventh Street Horden Peterlee County Durham 5R8 4LX Charit Number 1149171 Trustees Audrey Hogarth, Fr Kyle McNeil, Edward Yeates. Eric Smith. Michael Fishwick, Christopher Anderson Inde endent Examiners Henniker and co Ltd 45-47 Cheapside Spennymoor Co Durham DL16 6QF Bankers T5B PLC coop

Horden Centennial Centre Charity No 1149171 Year End 2023/24 Financial Statements Ending 31/03/2024 Prepared by Henniker and Co Ltd

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