2025-03-31-accounts - Horden Centennial Centre (Hcc)

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2024 Period start date To 31 March 2025 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 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	Our National Lottery Community Fund grant enabled Horden Community Centre (HCC) to continue growing as a vibrant community hub — a place where residents can meet, eat, socialise, learn and access key services. Our National Lottery project grant enabled us to secure an additional £50,981 in match grant funding which included grants from Sport England, Co-op Community Fund, Hedley Foundation, East Durham Local Area Network, Morrisons Foundation, Hospital of God, John Inman, DWF, Arnold Clark, CRT, GC Gibson Charitable Trust, Point North, Miller Homes, Wesleyan Foundation, Emerton Christie and ASDA. Venue hire increased from £14,647 on the previous year to £17,386 Over the last 12 months we have been able to welcome and support 1,696 people: 1,044 adults

652 children and young people. In particular isolated older residents, adult residents on low incomes and those struggling with physical and mental health problems including addiction, struggling families, residents who have joined groups and clubs, people accessing affordable food, training, learning and community celebrations particularly involving our local schools.

Over the past year, HCC has expanded its activities, strengthened partnerships, and improved our facilities to better serve the needs of local residents. The Centre has become a welcoming, inclusive space where people of all ages and backgrounds come together, feel valued for their individuality and build meaningful connections as a community.

 Improving Confidence, Wellbeing, and Connectedness HCC is making a significant difference for local residents — particularly those on low incomes, with poor health, long-term worklessness, or social isolation. Through regular groups over the last 12 months which included Little Treasures autism charity and Step Into Recovery’s Breakfast Club, people have found safe, supportive spaces to build confidence and social connections.  Strengthening HCC as a Sustainable Community Hub Year 2 has seen major progress in strengthening HCC’s organisational capacity and infrastructure, including redecoration, a safer and more secure building including upgraded CCTV, remote camera and alarm system access for trustees and the commencement of cellar works which will create a community gym in 2026.  Expanding Partnerships and Community Impact The project has strengthened relationships with key partners including the NHS, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centre, Step Into Recovery, Horden Hub House working closely with the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Horden Together co-ordinated by Durham County Council as it brings together residents / community partners and St Mary’s Church.

Activities over the year included:

Little Treasures: Following a successful taster session, this group now meets monthly at the Centre, providing essential peer support for parents and carers of children affected by autism.
Pie & Peas Lunch: In partnership with St Mary’s Church continues monthly with the addition of a popular raffle, strengthening social connections among older residents.
NHS Training: Hosted local healthcare professionals for updates and training sessions.
IAG Partnership Meeting: Ongoing collaboration with local organisations to address shared community priorities.
Weekly Café was well attended. Delivered by Centre staff and offering a warm and friendly space, affordable food and access to help and support. Our dog-friendly policy has encouraged more casual drop-ins, enhancing the Centre’s welcoming atmosphere. Café sales are also helping to broaden the centre’s income streams alongside increasing venue hire, our Lottery funding and more match grant funding secured over the last twelve months.

 Jamie Oliver Cooking Course: A six-week course organised with the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centre proved very popular and well attended.  Community Funeral Reception: The Centre hosted a local funeral reception, demonstrating continued close ties with St Mary’s Church and the wider community.  Security Improvements: Installation of new CCTV, alarm system, and Ring doorbell with café monitor, increasing users’ sense of safety and reassurance.  Training Sessions: Delivered Basic Life Support and Mental Health Awareness training for staff and volunteers.  Sport England Grant (£15,000): Successful application to fund conversion of the Centre’s cellar into a community gym – a long-awaited goal since the original 2014 renovation is now set to happen from 2026.  AAP Budget Funding: Additional funding secured to complete cellar works.  Monthly IAG Meeting: Continued collaborative engagement with partner agencies.

	Refugee & Community Seminar: Co-hosted
	with the North East Humanists and CRT
	Horden-Hub House, bringing together
	organisations, speakers, and discussion
	groups to support integration and better
	understanding for County Durham and
	Horden’s growing refugee and asylum seeker
	population.
	Centre Refurbishment:
	`o` New boiler installed with funding from
	the Morrisons Foundation.
	`o` Full redecoration completed, replacing
	the original colour scheme with a
	warmer, more welcoming palette.
	`o` New blinds and curtains ftted; plans in
	place to update lighting.
	Little Treasures – Fun & Food Event: Hosted
	Crazy Creatures North East to entertain
	children and families.
	We Buy Vintage Valuation Event: provided a
	unique opportunity for local engagement and
	social interaction.
	Weekly Classes: Ju-Jitsu and East Durham
	Running Club paused for school holidays;
	Peterlee Martial Arts used the Centre
	temporarily while their own venue was
	closed.
	Little Treasures – Big Science Event: An
	interactive Fun & Food session for children
	and families, combining education and
	enjoyment.
	Step Into Recovery – Breakfast Club:
	Relocated to the Centre, now serving around
	40 vulnerable members weekly with cooked
	breakfasts and guidance toward further
	support.
	Summer Packed Lunches: 60 local children
	provided with lunches during a football club
	programme at the park with HCC working with
	partners to tackle holiday hunger.
	Krav Maga Self-Defence Course: Launched to
	promote confdence and personal safety.
	Community Pantry: Hub House relocated its
	pantry to the Centre, operating weekly to
	support families in crisis with food donations
	from FareShare and local supermarket food
	surplus. Working in partnership, our aim is to
	make this project a key part of the centre’s
	ofer for struggling families and residents and
	to encourage volunteering.
	Return to Regular Timetable: Full programme
	resumedpost-summer.

		 Breakfast Club Expansion: Extended hours to now include a discussion lunch group, increasing engagement and peer support.  Community Pantry Growth: High demand prompted an application for funding to add an extra FareShare delivery and open an additional day each week.  Celebration Events: Both the Church Anniversary Party and Walsingham Festival attracted large numbers of residents from the wider community into the building.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Horden Centennial Centre trustees had due regard to the guidance on public benefit in planning our charities activities.

Achievements and Performance

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.	SORP reference Para 1.20	Achievements and Impact • Noticeable increase in participation and event frequency. • Strengthened community confdence and wellbeing. • Volunteer base opportunities with the opening of the pantry • Improved facilities creating a safer and more welcoming environment. • Increased collaboration with local agencies delivering health and wellbeing programmes. • Growing recognition of HCC as a trusted and essential community hub.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Horden Centennial was again in a healthy financial position at the end of the year with continued investment made in the building including decoration and upgrading CCTV. Our staff team continued to secure additional grant funding for new activities and core costs while revenue from increased centre venue hire grew.
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 to sustain the venue and

our charity for 12 months. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £40,891

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		What the charity does:  General Charitable Purposes  Education/Training  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 (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted 7 September 2012
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	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 which includes an annual election to the positions of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Horden Centennial Centre (HCC)
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

Trustee name	Office (if any)
Fr Kyle McNeil	Chair
Eric Smith	Secretary
Michael James Fishwick	Treasurer
AudreyHogarth
Christopher Anderson
Dr Edward John Yeates
Declarations Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date		Michael James Fishwick Treasurer 31.3.25

		Michael James Fishwick
		Treasurer
		31.3.25

Horden Centennial Centre Accounts Cover Letter 2410712025 Henniker & Co Accountants is satisfied and happy to confirm the 2024125 year*nd accounts preparation 15 fully complete and ready for submission to the Charity Commission. The accounts consist of invoices, paymerbts 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 trans3Ctions have been fully accounted for according to the Accounting framework with the IASB Ilnternational Actounting Stan(lards Board). All paperwork provided by Horden Centennial Centre has been checked by myself and l am fully satisfied with the integrity of the paperwork and the documents have been captured and recorded correctly to make up the year-end financial statement5. Along with this cover letter the income and expense and balance sheet will be attached No recommendations need to be given to Horden Centennial Centre with regards to their financial accounting methods. Invoices are available and every banklcash transaction has evidence as back Kind regards Tom Henniker-major FCCA Henniker and co Ltd

Horden Centennial Centre Charity No 1149171 Year End 2024/25 Financial Statements Ending 31/03/2025 Prepared by Henniker and Co Ltd

Henniker & Co Ltd Independerbt Examiners Report on behalf of Horden Centennial Centre Inde endent Examiners Re ort Tom Henniker-major from Henniker & Co Itd reports the year end financial accounts for Horden Centennial Centre for the period of I" April 2024- 31" March 2025. Res ective Res onsibilitles of Trustees and Examiner The Trustees of Horden Centennial Centre Iregistered Charity) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts,. the consider thot the audit requirement under settion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply. I have been appointe(l under the Charities Act 211 and report in accordance with the regulations made under section 145. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts and statement, with 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 records kept by the charity Trustees and a comparison of the accourbts 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 procedure5 undertake do not constitute an Audit Examiner's Statement 8ased on my examination. at no point has any matter come to my attention which Elves reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect. accounting 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 Charities Act and comply with the accountin8 requirements of the Charities Act 2011. No material hès Eiven me doubt of incompliance with the required accounting procedural requirements. Tom Henniker-maior FCCA Henniker & Co Itd

Horden Centennial Centre Le al and Admlnistralion Information Horden Centennlal Centre Seventh Street Horden Peterlee County Durham SR8 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 TSB PLC coop

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