## **CentrePeace**
## **Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements**
For the year ended 31 October 2025
## **Contents**
1. Reference and Administrative Details
2. Structure, Governance and Management
3. Objectives and Activities
4. Achievements and Performance
5. Financial Review
6. Plans for Future Periods
7. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
8. Approval
Appendix: Testimonials and Google Reviews
## **1. Reference and Administrative Details Charity name**
CentrePeace
## **Registered charity number**
1150049
## **Company number**
08215824
## **Principal address**
56A Palace Avenue Paignton TQ3 3HF
## **Legal form**
Charitable company limited by guarantee, registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission.
## **Trustees who served during the year**
The following served as trustees (company directors) during the year, per the accounts:
- Teresa Emberson – Chair of Trustees (Appointed Sept 2012)
- Tina Hooks – Trustee (Appointed Dec 2024)
- Pamela Harvey – Trustee (Appointed Sept 2020)
- Fiona Bailey – Trustee (Appointed Oct 2024)
- Lisa Ann Barsley – Trustee (resigned Feb 2026)
## **Senior staff to whom day-to-day management is delegated**
Dee Mulhall, Centre Manager
## **Bankers**
Co-Operative Bank Registered Office: 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M4 4BE: Customer Services: PO Box 4931, Swindon, SN4 4PL
## **Accountants**
Saxton Vincent Accountancy, 37 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DU
## **2. Structure, Governance and Management**
## **Governing document**
Memorandum and articles of association filed 30th Nov 2012
## **Trustee recruitment, induction and training**
Trustee recruitment, with the skill sets required, has been challenging and, eventually, an agent was used but with no success by the end of the report period. In the meantime, new trustees have been found, by word of mouth, within the circle of people already known by existing trustees to have the integrity and ethos on which CentrePeace relies. Consequently, CentrePeace is already known to the new trustees. Induction includes reading and signing our own ‘Trustees’ Code of Conduct’ and being given access to/ a copy of the Charities Commission “the Essential Trustee”. New trustees are made aware of the various different departments/aspects of CentrePeace and introduced to the relevant Co-Ordinators. At their first formal trustees’ meeting, they are given up to date management accounts and a summary of the agenda of each department.
Formal training is offered to trustees by way of external courses
## **Organisational structure and decision-making**
The Board meets every six to eight weeks at the CentrePeace premises. The meetings are flexible, depending on trustees’ other commitments, but generally last for about two hours. There are other opportunities to be involved in between Board meetings, for example volunteering in the shop or café or joining volunteers on one of their excursions.
The Centre Manager presents an operational update at each Trustee meeting. The Centre Manager is responsible for the day to day running of CentrePeace and the decisions that this requires, on a routine basis. She has contact details for all the trustees, who are available to help whenever needed, if there is not a trustee on site at the time. The Centre Manager oversees and liaises with the remaining staff who are responsible for their own department but have the CM as ‘line manager if required.
## **3. Objectives and Activities**
## **Charitable**
The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following;
4.1 "The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in Paignton and the neighbourhood"
4.2 "To further or benefit the residents of Paignton 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. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have 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 chanty in furtherance of the above objects.
## **Public benefit**
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit in exercising their powers and duties, and in planning and reviewing CentrePeace's aims, objectives and activities for the year.
## **Context and need**
## **Context of Need & Public Aspect**
CentrePeace is strategically located within a Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA) of Paignton ranked among the most deprived 10% of neighbourhoods in England according to the official Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 (IMD 2025). This severe, localised socioeconomic deprivation manifests in interconnected community challenges, most notably widespread chronic loneliness and deep isolation among vulnerable and marginalized individuals.
Our services are accessible to a broad and inclusive section of the public. While 74% of our supported visitors reside within Paignton, our regional reach extends across the wider bay area, with 17% traveling from Torquay and 9% from elsewhere. The wider geographic context of Torbay is defined by significant pockets of structural poverty, remaining the most deprived upper-tier local authority in the Southwest. With 27.5% of Torbay residents living in the 10% most deprived areas in England, alongside elevated regional rates of looked-after children and domestic violence, our open-access services target a well-defined population in acute need.
## **Deliverables & The Benefit Aspect**
To address these challenges and advance our charitable purposes, CentrePeace delivers tangible, non-harmful benefits through a multi-layered support ecosystem:
- Mental Health and Well-being Support: A significant proportion of our primary users contend with ill mental health. We provide clear public benefit through formal counselling services, structured community workshops, and peer-led support groups.
- Vulnerable and Elderly Inclusion: We serve a high percentage of elderly and vulnerable individuals. Our open-access café and community charity shop function as welcoming, safe spaces that actively mitigate social isolation.
- Economic Accessibility: To ensure our benefits are not restricted by an inability to pay, our café and charity shop maintain highly affordable pricing structures. This allows low-income individuals to visit multiple times a week without financial distress.
## **Referral Pathways and Operational Trust**
The public benefit and necessity of CentrePeace are directly validated by integrated local referral networks. Over half of our visitors find our spaces through word-of-mouth and personal recommendations from family or friends. The remaining service users are effectively signposted to us by professional community agencies, including local GP surgeries, NHS social prescribers, mental health agencies, statutory social services, and partner voluntary organizations.
## **Strategy for achieving our aims**
CentrePeace’s strategy during the year focused on maintaining free and accessible support services for the local community, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our charitable activities. The trustees pursued a balanced approach that combined grant funding, earned income, and targeted cost management to deliver our charitable objects.
Our aims were achieved through:
- Maintaining free counselling for individuals experiencing emotional, social, or financial hardship.
- Operating a subsidised community café and shop to provide affordable food, a welcoming social space, and opportunities for volunteering.
- Delivering free and low-cost community activities that reduce isolation and support wellbeing.
- Securing grant income to underpin core services and expand provision where possible.
- Generating modest trading income through the café and shop to supplement grant funding and strengthen financial resilience.
- Careful financial oversight to ensure resources were used effectively and reserves were managed responsibly.
## **4. Achievements and Performance**
This past year has been a period of significant growth and strengthened community engagement for CentrePeace.
There have been changes within our counselling team: when our dedicated Counselling Coordinator, Rachael, departed in October 2024, her commitment ensured a seamless handover. We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Rebecca Ilk, whose competence and deep alignment with CentrePeace's values have been transformative. Under Rebecca's guidance, our counselling service has flourished and exceeded our expectations, now operating six days a week and supporting an average of 51 clients weekly through our team of 14 counsellors. We remain a highly regarded training hub, known for our safe and robust practices, continuing to work alongside local counselling colleges - the three main ones being Devon Counselling College, Heartwood, and Iron Mill.
Dee Mulhall, our unwavering Centre Manager, continues to be the driving force behind our daily operations and invaluable support for our diverse service users, ably supported by Sarah Parris in her role of Kitchen Co-ordinator. Lucy, our Volunteer Coordinator, expertly manages and empowers our volunteers, drawing on her teaching background to foster their development and well-being.
For the past 12 years, we've actively cultivated a model where the local community directly informs and shapes our services, ensuring our strategies remain adaptable and relevant.
Since September 2015 we have had over 280 volunteers, gifting over 85.040 hours
The financial stability and confidence instilled by our main funders, The Big Lottery, have been pivotal in allowing CentrePeace to not only sustain, but to significantly expand its outreach and services. We are more deeply embedded in the fabric of our local community than ever, actively assisting individuals as they navigate ongoing economic pressures.
## **Our staff**
**The Centre Manager** holds an indispensable role, ensuring the charity's smooth and effective operation. This position guarantees CentrePeace is open six days a week, providing consistent access for the community, and is responsible for implementing robust policies and procedures, upholding operational standards, acting as lead for safeguarding, and overseeing the charity's daily functions.
**The Counselling Coordinator** is central to maintaining a professional and effective counselling service. CentrePeace offers free counselling, filling a critical gap and alleviating pressure on overstretched local resources, while also offering placement students the practical experience needed to complete their 100 accreditation hours.
**The Volunteer Coordinator** plays a vital part in cultivating our dedicated volunteer force. This role is focused on empowering and supporting our volunteers, helping them to develop their skills, further their education, or gain valuable work experience. By working closely with each volunteer, offering guidance, and most importantly, active listening and emotional support, the coordinator ensures our volunteers remain engaged, happy, and truly integrated into the CentrePeace family.
**The Kitchen Coordinator** is vital for the charity's smooth operation. This role involves managing the kitchen, ensuring it is a welcoming space for everyone. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. This includes overseeing the preparation of meals, managing stock, and coordinating the volunteer kitchen staff. Their work not only provides nourishing meals but also creates a sense of community and support for those who use the charity's services.
## **Community Flourishing and Sustainable Growth**
CentrePeace is demonstrating remarkable growth, creating a powerful sense of friendship and connection for an increasing number of individuals within our "family." While we have had to make a necessary, modest adjustment to our café prices, we consciously kept them as affordable as possible. Our regular patrons have expressed understanding, confirming that these adjustments remain within their means, allowing them to continue accessing nutritious, reasonably priced meals and crucial social connections during challenging economic times.
CentrePeace continues to offer a diverse range of free-of-charge events and groups to the local community. By strategically utilising our earned income, we are able to cover tutor and material costs for the vast majority of these workshops, ensuring that invaluable learning and social opportunities remain accessible to everyone, without financial barriers.
CentrePeace continues to be a vibrant hub for community engagement and support, offering a diverse array of activities that foster well-being, connection, and practical assistance. Our extensive program is a testament to the growth of CentrePeace, directly impacting the lives of countless individuals within the local community.
## **Enhancing Skills and Environmental Awareness:**
**Textile Tuesdays** continue to be popular, providing a sociable, friendly space for attendees to learn creative skills.
We are dedicated to supporting mental health and overall well-being through a range of holistic approaches. Our **Holistic Energy Healing** sessions offer an alternative pathway for those seeking complementary therapies. We also provide a regular **Tai Chi class** , promoting physical and mental balance. Our bi-monthly **Indigenous Storytelling Group** fosters cultural understanding and connection by sharing diverse narratives, including those from an American Indian perspective. Additionally, our **Fortnightly Music Group** offers a welcoming space for individuals to learn instruments or simply enjoy singing together, enhancing social connection and creative expression. The **Friday afternoon Wellbeing Art Group** provides a calming and creative outlet, with all materials provided and varied activities each week. We have provided regular recycling/upcycling workshops and have also provided chair yoga classes for people with mobility issues.
## **Providing Essential Community Support:**
CentrePeace plays a critical role in offering practical support during challenging times. As well as **Energy Advice Drop-Ins** , providing crucial guidance to the local community grappling with rising energy costs. Our collaboration with **Torbay Advice Network** has provided invaluable assistance with benefits enquiries and complex form filling, as well as managing personal budgets,
understanding banking and navigating debt. We have worked with other local charities, for example, **Eat that Frog** which provides digital skills for job searching, including creating professional CVs online, using jobsearch websites and preparing for virtual interviews. **LifeWorks** gives people with learning difficulties job opportunities.
## **CentrePeace Counselling Service:**
CentrePeace offers accessible, affordable counselling to adults in Paignton and the surrounding area. Our core mission is to provide vital support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and a range of other personal struggles. Our dedicated team comprises both fully qualified counsellors and those in the crucial final stages of their training, allowing us to deliver a diverse range of therapeutic approaches precisely tailored to each client's unique needs.
Since November 2024, when our new Counselling Coordinator joined the team, CentrePeace has experienced significant growth, directly enhancing our capacity to meet local mental health needs:
- **Counsellors:** We have expanded our counselling team from 3 to 14 dedicated professionals.
- **Client Hours:** Our weekly client contact hours have surged from 6 hours to 51 hours per week.
This expansion is a direct reflection of our commitment to addressing the pressing local demand for mental health support, enabling us to drastically reduce waiting times for those seeking help. Currently, we are pleased to report a manageable waiting list of just 12 individuals, a testament to our increased efficiency. CentrePeace has not only grown but has firmly established itself as a vital mental health resource within the Paignton community.
## **Fostering Community Spirit and Celebration:**
Our annual **Summer Fair** was as popular as always **,** featuring craft stalls, cake stalls, tombolas, raffles, and live music. Once again, The festive season brought our popular **Christmas Fair** , offering unique stalls and festive karaoke. In our café, we provided low-priced vegetarian **Christmas Dinners** over two days, ensuring everyone could enjoy a festive meal and we also hosted a **free festive buffet** for volunteers and the community, complete with our grand raffle and more karaoke.
We offer direct assistance with a range of complex administrative tasks and critical support services, including help with:
- **Benefit applications:** Navigating forms for **Blue Badges, Attendance Allowance, PIP forms, and Discretionary Housing Payments** , alongside general **benefit enquiries** .
- **Essential services advocacy:** Addressing **housing queries** and resolving **gas and electric problems** .
- **Basic needs provision:** Supplying and **signposting individuals to food parcels** , ensuring those in crisis have access to essential provisions.
- **Christmas 2024** saw approximately 90 Christmas hampers provided to those families identified by local primary schools as being in particular need. Each hamper included age appropriate gifts for the whole family, as well as basic foodstuffs and enough to create a festive meal.
## **Our Volunteers:**
Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of CentrePeace and we recognise - and are most grateful for - their invaluable contributions. This past year, we showed our gratitude through several appreciation events, including a meal at a local carvery, a Chinese buffet to celebrate Chinese New Year, a fun day of Crazy Golf, and a delightful Cream Tea at the Palace Hotel. We also had a special boat trip with a picnic in August, continuing our tradition of acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
Our volunteers have an immense impact on the daily running of CentrePeace, and we are incredibly fortunate to offer such meaningful involvement opportunities. Monthly volunteer meetings are crucial forums for developing new project ideas and discussing the centre’s operations, including the delivery of new activities. A powerful example of a volunteer-driven initiative is the introduction of a volunteer food bank, providing essential support in response to rising food prices and cost-of-living challenges.
We offer classes in volunteer management skills for those volunteers who wish to take on more responsibility, such as leadership, team building and communication.
All volunteers that support the café have completed and passed their Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificates.
We provide First Aid courses for all those volunteers who wish to take it.
## **Fostering Development and Partnerships**
- We provide **work experience placements for young college students with additional needs** , offering valuable real-world experience in a supportive environment.
- **CentrePeace collaborates with other organisations** such as **AGE UK** and **Imagine This Torbay,** to offer groups, volunteering, and events for individuals they are working with. This collaborative approach extends our reach and provides a more comprehensive support network.
- **Signposting:** While we provide many services in-house, we also act as a hub for information, directing people to other relevant services that can help them. This ensures people get the support they need, even if CentrePeace can't provide it directly.
- **Targeted support programs:** CentrePeace has a focus on identifying and managing barriers that prevent people from successfully re-entering the community. This shows that we work directly with specific groups outside of the building to offer support and aid in their reintegration.
- **Digital and online presence:** As a modern organisation, we utilise a variety of digital platforms, such as our website and social media (like Facebook), to share news, promote events, and connect with a wider audience who may not be able to visit in person.
## **Empowering Through Participation and Feedback**
- Connecting with the community is key to identifying future leaders, fundraisers, volunteers, beneficiaries, and project members. We keep our community informed and engaged through flyers and posters, detailing past and upcoming events, and by leveraging social media platforms to advertise our work.
- We actively solicit feedback through various channels. This valuable feedback is systematically collated using tools like Impactasaurus and Excel, depending on the data type. A fantastic community-driven idea that has been implemented is the 'Pay It Forward' board in our café, allowing individuals to pre-pay for a meal or drink for someone in need, ensuring those struggling financially can still access nutritious food and utilise our facilities.
- We actively participate in public meetings and engage in "knowledge and skills exchanges" with other organisations to continuously learn and adapt. Our vision for the future prioritises adaptability, with ongoing consideration for new approaches, services, and expanded facilities as suggested by the community, always striving to implement feasible ideas. We continuously review available information, including the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, to ensure our services align with the most pressing community demands. We also regularly ask locals and volunteers what activities and events they would like to see at CentrePeace, actively encouraging their involvement in the organisation and promotion to foster a strong sense of ownership and belonging.
- Once again, we offer very special gratitude to the Big Lottery for their ongoing financial support. Their investment has been pivotal in enabling CentrePeace to remain a thriving, constant, and vital presence in the local community.
## **The Transformative Impact of CentrePeace**
- The tangible differences CentrePeace makes in the community are best illustrated by the voices of those we serve. Some testimonials from Centre users and volunteers are set out in Appendix B.
- We are committed to widespread accessibility, actively promoting CentrePeace through our website ( **www.centrepeace.org.uk** ), social media
- ( **www.facebook.com/centrepeacepaignton** ), promotional events, and word of mouth.. Crucially, CentrePeace has no strict entry criteria (beyond common courtesy), ensuring we welcome everyone from the community who seeks our support.
## **Significant issues encountered during this financial year**
## **Centre break-ins and community response**
Over the May bank holidays, CentrePeace experienced a series of burglaries. In addition to the theft of over £2,000 in cash, the premises were subjected to significant vandalism, including smashed doors and ransacked offices. For a period, we were forced to temporarily suspend vital services, including our counselling programme and community café, with a significant impact on vulnerable members of the community who rely on the centre as a safe and reliable space.
The response from the community was extraordinary. A crowdfunding campaign enabled us to begin repairs and cover immediate operating costs; volunteers offered their time to help clean up and secure the premises; and we received widespread messages of solidarity and support.
We had to close for one week. The cash loss of £2,000 wasn’t covered by insurance but fundraising reclaimed £1045.
Trading losses , fixed overheads and damage to furniture was assessed and paid for by the insurance company, to the value of ££1,643 of which we paid £350 excess. The insurers also replaced external, double fire doors and an internal cupboard fire door.
Volunteers from our local community provided a new fire window for the café door and an internal fire door. They also painted the front of the café. Our cost, in materials, was £195.
While the break-ins presented a significant setback, the response reaffirmed the strength and value of CentrePeace within the Paignton community and has strengthened the trustees' resolve to continue delivering the charity's services.
## **5. Financial Review**
A full statement of financial activities, balance sheet and notes for the year are appended to this report. This section summarises and explains that financial position.
Summary of financial position
- Total incoming resources for the year were £159,242 (2024: £144,190), an increase of 10%.
- Total resources expended were £170,035 (2024: £164,572).
- This resulted in a net movement in funds of £(10,793) for the year (2024: £(20,382)) — the second consecutive year in which expenditure has exceeded income.
- Total funds carried forward at 31 October 2025 were £60,615 (2024: £71,409), made up of £51,561 restricted funds and £9,056 unrestricted funds.
## **Principal sources of funding**
Our main funder, the Big Lottery Community Fund, has been pivotal in allowing CentrePeace not only to sustain but to significantly expand its outreach and services, contributing £71,469 in restricted grant income this year.
- Big Lottery Community Fund (restricted): £71,469
- Café and shop trading income: £74,360 (café £55,033, shop £19,327)
- Donations and legacies: £10,062
- Room rental, training income and other trading: £3,352
Earned income from the café, shop and workshop fees is reinvested directly into community services; restricted grant funding covered £65,518 of payroll costs this year
## **Reserves policy**
CentrePeace does not have a formal reserves policy but aims to hold six to eight weeks of unrestricted running costs as free reserves. This gives the charity a basic financial buffer against funding delays and unexpected costs.
At year-end, free reserves were £9,056, down from £22,903 last year. This is now around four to five weeks of running costs, which is below the charity’s target level. The trustees recognise that unrestricted reserves have more than halved over the year and will focus on rebuilding unrestricted funds through increased fundraising and careful cost management in the coming year.
## **Financial impact of the break-ins**
|Cash loss|£2,000 est.|
|---|---|
|Trading losses (6 days)|£1,000|
|Damage to furniture|643|
Trading losses and damage costs were recovered from insurer (after £350 excess).
Cash loss wasn’t covered by insurance but fundraising reclaimed £1045.
The insurers organised and paid directly for replacement external, double fire doors and an internal cupboard fire door.
Volunteers from our local community provided a new fire window for the café door and an internal fire door. They also painted the front of the café. Our cost, in materials, was £195.
## **Going concern/outlook**
The trustees have reviewed CentrePeace’s financial position and outlook for the coming year. The charity has reported **two consecutive years of deficit** and **unrestricted reserves have reduced from £22,903 to £9,056** , now equivalent to **around four to five weeks of running costs** . This is **below the charity’s target reserves level** .
Despite this, the trustees consider the charity a **going concern** for the next 12 months. Core services continue to be supported by secured restricted funding, and the trustees have agreed to focus on **strengthening unrestricted income** , **tightening cost control** , and **rebuilding free reserves** . The board will monitor cashflow and reserves closely throughout the year and take action as needed to maintain financial stability.
## **6. Plans for Future Periods**
We intend to keep all current workshops and collaborations and aim to build further on the following:
- Food and Nutrition Education – One of our trustees is a retired nutritionist and aims to use her skill to promote healthy meal planning and preparing in the community. We are also hoping to collaborate with a local charity, Parkfield, for community gardening.
- Volunteer Management Skills – We will continue to offer and build on leadership, team building and communication for volunteers taking on more responsibility
- Build on our relationship with the local Community Builders, to promote the ‘Skill Swap’ programme.
- Pop-Up Events – Promote CentrePeace in libraries or community halls elsewhere in Torbay (Local colleges open days)
- More specific Donation Drives - for example a school-supply drive or winter coat drive to meet urgent need.
## **● 7. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities**
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
- prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in operation
## **8. Approval**
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 19th August 2026, the accounts having been agreed on 21st April 2026.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees:
Teresa Emberson **– Chair of Trustees**
Pamela Harvey **- Trustee**
## **Appendix A: Accounts**
The Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2025, as compiled by Saxton Vincent Accountancy, are attached immediately following this report to form the complete filing.
## **Appendix B: Testimonials -** Voices from Our Community
## From a Service User
“CentrePeace has given me somewhere I can come where I know I will be welcomed. Coming here has helped me meet people, build friendships and feel less alone. The activities have given me something to look forward to each week.”
## From a Regular Group Participant
“The weekly groups have become an important part of my routine. I have made friends here and feel more comfortable talking to people. It is somewhere I can come, learn something new and feel part of a group.”
## From a Benefciary
“When I first came to CentrePeace I was quite isolated. Having somewhere friendly to come has made a real difference. The activities and the people here have helped me to get out more and feel connected again.”
## From Volunteers:
- “Volunteering at CentrePeace has helped me become more confident. I have learned new skills, met some wonderful people and feel that I am making a difference. I particularly enjoy being part of the café because it gives me the opportunity to talk to people and make them feel welcome.”
- “The café is so much more than serving food. You get to know the people who come in and you can see how important it is for them to have somewhere they can come and talk. I enjoy being able to contribute and being part of the CentrePeace community.”
- “Volunteering here has given me a routine and structure which has led me to improve my quality of life in a rounded aspect. While working here it has improved my confidence and has enabled me to run an art workshop which has opened up other doors for me” – K
- “Working at CentrePeace has given me a sense of purpose. I see each day how opening the doors helps so many people stave off loneliness. Personally it has brought me a whole new bunch of friends that I look forward to spending time with. It isn’t a job anymore, it is a time spent engaging in banter while making a difference.” - T
- Volunteering at CentrePeace opens your eyes to the struggles in life that go in the area. Working with good people helps so much and we all care. Also it means so
much to me personally because I met my husband here 10 years ago. And I have a lot to be thankful for” - L
## **Google review testimonials:**
## Centrepeace
Income & Expenditure Account & Balance Sheet For the Year Ended 31 October 2025
Charity Number 1150049
## Centrepeace
## Contents
|Reference and Administrative Details|1|
|---|---|
|Accountants' Report|2|
|Statement of financial activities|3|
|Balance Sheet|4|
|Notes to the financial statements|5 to 8|
|Statement of financial activities per fund|9|
## Centrepeace
## **Reference and Administrative Details**
**Charity name** CentrePeace **Company number** 08215824 **Charity number** 1150049 **Officers** Teresa Emberson Tina Hooks Pamela Harvey Fiona Bailey Lisa Ann Barsley **Accountants** Saxton Vincent Accountancy 37 Shiphay Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7DU
Page 1
**Accountants' Report to the Trustees on the Unaudited Accounts of**
## Centrepeace
In accordance with the engagement letter, and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the charity which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities,and the related notes from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the Charity's Board of Trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, report to the Charity's Board of Trustees that we have done so, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Board of Trustees, as a body, for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at 31 October 2025 your duty to ensure that the charity has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Charities Act 2011. You consider that the charity is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Saxton Vincent Accountancy 37 Shiphay Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7DU
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## Centrepeace
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
|**Note**
**Incoming resources**
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
2
Income from other trading activities
3
Income from investments
4
Charitable activities
5
Total incoming resources
**Resources expended**
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on raising funds
6
Total resources expended
Net movements in funds
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
10,062
-
10,062
77,712
-
77,712
-
-
-
71,469
71,469
87,774
71,469
159,242
101,620
68,415
170,035
101,620
68,415
170,035
(13,847)
3,054
(10,793)
22,903
48,507
71,409
9,056
51,561
60,615|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
11,335
85,613
208
47,034
144,190
164,572
164,572
(20,382)
91,792
71,409|
|---|---|---|
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## Centrepeace
Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2025
|**Note**
**Fixed Assets**
Tangible assets
**7**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets
**Net assets**
**The funds of the charity:**
**Restricted funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Reserves**|£
£
19,215
44,896
44,896
(3,496)
41,400
**60,615**
51,561
9,056
**60,615**
2025|£
£
20,379
-
54,247
54,247
(3,217)
51,030
**71,409**
48,507
22,903
**71,409**
2024|
|---|---|---|
For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Board on 21st April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
…………………………………. ………………………………….
**Teresa Emberson**
**Pamela Harvey**
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**1 Accounting policies**
## **Centrepeace**
## **Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Charities SORP FRSSE) (effective 1 January 2015) and applicable accounting standards.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the charity is responsible in law.
## **Fund accounting policy**
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 12.
## **Incoming resources**
Donations are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the statement of financial activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
## **Resources expended**
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the charity. Expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
## **Fixed assets**
Individual fixed assets costing £0 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less
d d l l h d f l l f f ll
Plant and machinery 20% reducing balance
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## Centrepeace
## Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
## _……….continued_
## **Operating leases**
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.
|**2**
Donations income
**3**
Shop income
Room rental
Events income
Training Income
Sundry income
**4**
**5**
Big Lottery Community Fund
Grants
Tudor Trust
**Total Income**
**Donations and legacies**
Deposit interest
**Charitable activities**
**Income from other trading activities**
Café income
**Income from investments**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
10,062
10,062
10,062
-
10,062
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
19,327
19,327
55,033
-
55,033
1,212
1,212
340
340
1,800
-
1,800
-
77,712
-
77,712
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
-
71,469
71,469
-
-
-
-
-
-
71,469
71,469
**87,774**
**71,469**
**159,242**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
11,335
11,335
**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
20,790
62,879
398
1,300
-
246
85,613
**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
208
208
**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
36,828
10,206
-
47,034
**144,190**|
|---|---|---|
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## Centrepeace
Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
_……….continued_
## **6 Expenditure on raising funds**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
Payroll costs
27,827
65,518
93,345
Staffing & Recruitment Costs
1,450
1,450
Catering supplies
14,277
14,277
Community Wellbeing
360
360
Gifts and Donations
120
120
Computer maintenance & software
2,627
2,627
Repairs, maintenance & renovation work
1,467
1,467
Rent
13,500
13,500
Rates
-
Insurance
1,299
1,299
Accountancy fees
1,196
1,196
Legal & professional fees
900
900
Utilities - gas, electric & water
9,944
9,944
Training & education
2,897
2,897
Counsellings costs
3,269
3,269
Shop sundries & fittings
209
209
Telephone & broadband
950
950
Office supplies
502
502
Café costs (not for resale)
454
454
Club/workshop expenses
7,667
7,667
Travel expenses
-
Art and Craft materials
-
Printing, postage & stationery
29
29
Waste collection
1,902
1,902
Licences & subscriptions
1,355
1,355
Health & safety and security
1,088
1,088
Caretaking & cleaning
574
574
Community care
955
955
Volunteer expenses
2,426
2,426
Operational development BL Fund
-
Miscellaneous costs
21
21
Promotional/Website costs
448
448
Peoperty project costs
-
Selling costs
-
4,804
4,804
101,620
68,415
170,035
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
77,642
1,450
17,868
360
-
2,194
1,489
13,500
194
2,879
951
1,444
8,819
479
2,102
219
848
375
259
13,667
181
89
109
1,837
884
1,097
2,473
1,034
3,431
-
85
352
1,170
-
5,095
164,572|
|---|---|
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**7**
**9**
## Centrepeace
## **Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025**
_……….continued_
## **Tangible fixed assets**
**8**
|VAT Control
P Harvey property loan
Workplace pension
**Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Payroll liabilities
As at 31 October 2025
As at 1 November 2024
**Debtors**
Accounts receivable
As at 31 October 2025
**Depreciation**
Brought forwards
Charge for the year
As at 31 October 2025
**Net book value**
**Cost**
Brought forward
Additions|**Furniture &**
**Equipment**
51,012
3,641
54,653
20% RBB
30,634
4,804
35,438
19,215
20,379
**2025**
**£**
-
-
**2025**
**£**
(3,496)
-
-
-
(3,496)|**Total**
51,012
3,641
54,653
30,634
4,804
35,438
19,215
20,379
**2024**
**£**
-
-
**2024**
**£**
(3,217)
-
-
-
(3,216)|
|---|---|---|
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## Centrepeace
## **Statement of financial activities for the Period Ended 31 October 2025**
|**Incoming resources**
_Incoming resources from generated funds_
Donations and legacies
Income from other trading activities
Income from investments
Charitable activities
Torbay Council Grant: Covid-19
Total incoming resources
**Resources expended**
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on raising funds
Total resources expended
Net movements in funds
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
10,062
-
10,062
77,712
-
77,712
-
-
-
-
71,469
71,469
-
-
-
87,774
71,469
159,242
101,620
68,415
170,035
101,620
68,415
170,035
(13,847)
3,054
(10,793)
22,903
48,507
71,409
9,056
51,561
60,615|
|---|---|
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