## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD** Start date End date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 1 4 2024 **To** 31 3 25 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** SMALLTHORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE **Other names the charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1152003 **Charity's principal address** COMMUNITY DRIVE SMALLTHORNE STOKE-ON-TRENT **Postcode ST6 1QE** ## **Names of the Trustees** |1
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**(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||NEIL HAWKINS|Bookingclerk/Chair||| ||KATHLEEN
WILLIAMSON|Committee member||| ||MARILYN
HAWKINS|Secretary
Bank signatory||| ||JUNE BARLOW|Treasurer
Bank signatory|9 months
(Passed away4/1/25)|| ||MARION
DERBYSHIRE|Committee member||| ||MATT WILCOX|Committee member|Resigned 31.3.21|| ||CANDIDA
CHETWYND|Committee member|Resigned 21.3.22|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **Names and addresses of advisers (OPTIONAL)** 1 **Type of adviser Name Address** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (OPTIONAL)** NEIL HAWKINS 2 **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document CONSTITUTION - (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted TRUST - (eg. trust, association, company) TRUSTEES ARE APPPOINTED BY A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE Trustee selection methods CHARITY TRUSTEES , WHO HAVE REGARD TO THE SKILLS, (eg. appointed by, elected by) KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIO ## **Additional governance issues (OPTIONAL)** You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; SMALLTHORNE SOCIAL SOCIETY CIC WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SMALLTHORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO BY PROVIDING A BAR SERVICE TO EVENTS HOSTED BY THE SMALLTHORNE COMMUNITYY CENTRE. THE SMALLTHORNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO PROVIDED THE SMALLTHORNE SOCIAL CIC WITH INITIAL FUNDING TO ESTABLISH THE BAR BY PROVIDING STOCK AND THE PAYMENT OF OTHER INVOICES. ONE OF THE MAIN RISKS WE FACE IS KEEPING ON TOP OF THE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING. WE ARE HOPING TO OBTAIN FUNDING TO ENABLE US TO MAKE SOME IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR CENTRE. HAVING MANY VOLUNTEERS IS THE KEY TO RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL CHARITY AND WE ARE FORTUNATE IN HAVING A LARGE NUMBER OF WILLING PEOPLE ON HAND WHEN NEEDED. - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. For example, what are the main risks that you face (financial or otherwise) and what do you do to try and make sure you manage these risks successfully: (short term funding problems, finding volunteers etc) ## **Section C Objectives and activities** THE TRUSTEES WILL DEVELOP THE CENTRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SMALLTHORNE AND SURROUNDING AREA, TOGETHER WITH OTHER VOLUNTARY AND RESIDENTS GROUPS, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF AGE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR **Summary of the objects of the** OTHER OPINIONS, TO PROVIDE AN OPEN AND INCLUSIVE **charity set out in its** FACILITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, RECREATION **governing document** AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. WE AIM TO PROVIDE A FINANCIALLY SELF-SUSTAINING FACILITY, EXPANDING THE USAGE OF THE CENTRE BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES IN THE FUTURE THROUGH EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS. 3 **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the charity’s aims** **What did you actually do? You could add some statistics if you like or give more detail of your activities** **Included within this section is the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit** https://www.gov.uk/government/ collections/charitable-purposesand-public-benefit WE HOST RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT AN AFFORDABLE COST, ALLOWING A DEPRIVED AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO LOW COST RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE A VENUE FOR LOW COST PRIVATE HIRE FOR PARTIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS R.V.S., KEEP FIT, MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUPS, BOWLS AND FRIENDSHIP CLUBS AND DANCE GROUPS. WE RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNIITY TO RUN THE SOCIAL SOCIETY AND SUPPORT THOSE WISHING TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, ALLOWING THEM TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, PROJECT DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS. WE HAVE A DROP-IN CENTRE WHERE OUR LOCAL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, TOGETHER WITH OUR COUNCILLOR AND LOCAL POLICE, HOLD WEEKLY SURGERIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO MAY HAVE ISSUES TO REPORT. THE CITIZENS ADVICE POTTERIES MONEYWISE TEAM ALSO HOLD DROP-IN SURGERIES OFFERING FREE ADVICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE TRUSTEES CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 4 OF THE CHARITIES ACT 2011 TO HAVE DUE REGARD TO THE PUBLIC BENEFIT GUIDANCE PUBLISHED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENDLAND AND WALES. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (OPTIONAL)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - contribution made by volunteers. 4 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** WE HAVE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH OUR LOCAL NHS PARTNERS TO PROVIDE A VACCINATION CENTRE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE NORTH OF THE CITY OF STOKE-ON-TRENT. ONCE SOME RESTRICTIONS WERE LIFTED WE WERE ABLE TO FACILITATE SMALL GROUPS TO RESTART THEIR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HOWEVER DUE TO THE REFURBISHMENTS WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE THIS YEAR (NEW HALL FLOOR AND CEILING), THE BAR HAS NOT OPERATED AND NO LARGE EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDINGS AND PARTIES HAVE TAKEN PLACE. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO CARRY OUT GARDEN RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS HAVE TAKEN PLACE DURING THIS FINANCIAL YEAR, HOWEVER TRUSTEES HAVE BEEN KEPT UP TO DATE WITH ANY DEVELOPMENTS. 5 ## **Section E Financial review** THE TRUSTEES HAVE DECIDED TO ADAPT THEIR POLICY ON **Brief statement of the** RESERVES AND HOLD HIGHER RESERVES FOR FUTURE **charity’s policy on reserves** PROPERTY REPAIRS, AS IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE NUMBER OF REPAIRS WILL INCREASE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE WILL State the level of reserves and THEREFORE HOLD RESERVES OF £70,000 FOR POTENTIAL why they are held PROPERTY REPAIRS, PLUS ONE YEAR OF EXPENSES OF APPROXIMATELY £20,000, MAKING A TOTAL OF £90,000. ## **Details of any funds materially** ## **in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (OPTIONAL)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F OTHER OPTIONAL INFORMATION** **Other information you think might be of interest to readers of your report and accounts** 6 Charity registration number: 1152003 ## The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Contents (continued)** |Reference and Administrative Details|1| |---|---| |Trustees' Report|2 to 3| |Independent Examiner's Report|4| |Statement of Financial Activities|5| |Balance Sheet|6| |Notes to the Financial Statements|7 to 13| ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Reference and Administrative Details** ## **Trustees** ## **Principal Office** ## **Charity Registration Number** Neil Hawkins, Chair June Barlow, Treasurer Marilyn Hawkins, Secretary Kathleen Williamson Marion Derbyshire Community Drive Smallthorne Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 1QE 1152003 **Independent Examiner** Daryl Denson ACMA Independent Examiner VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Staffordshire ST1 5DD Page 1 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Trustees' Report** The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. ## **Objectives and activities** ## _**Objects and aims**_ The Smallthorne Community CIO trustees will develop the communtiy centre for the benefit of the local community of Smallthorne and the surrounding area, together with other voluntary and residents groups, without distinction of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, political, religious or other opinions, to provide an open and inclusive facility in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving community well being. We aim to provide a financially self sustaining facility, expanding the usage of the centre by local community groups, individuals, and agencies in the future through events, activities and meetings. ## _**Objectives, strategies and activities**_ We host recreational activities at an affordable cost allowing a deprived area to have access to low cost recreational, educational, healthy and inclusive activities. We provide a venue for low cost private hire for parties, community groups such as R.V.S., keep fit, mother and toddler groups, bowls and friendship clubs and dance groups. We recruit and train volunteers from the local community to run the social society and support those wishing to obtain employment, allowing them to gain experience in customer seervice, project delivery and management, social and recreational skills. We have a drop-in centre where our local residents association. Together with our councillor and local police, hold weekly surgeries for local residents who may have issues to report. The citizens advice potteries moneywise team also hold drop-in surgeries offering free advice to local residents. ## _**Public benefit**_ The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO hosts a number of recreational and other activities at an affordable cost, allowing an economically and socially deprived area to have access to low cost recreational, educational, health related and social inclusive activities, as well as the offices for weekly "open surgeries" with our local councillor and a "drop in centre" for local residents to report areas of concern to the local police force. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. ## _**Use of volunteers**_ All of the trustees perform voluntary work for the charity, as well as a number of other volunteers from within the community. Volunteers contribute an average of 120 hours per week and their main roles are to make and sell refreshments, cleaning, fundraising, organising and hosting bingo sessions, caretaking duties and supervision of groups using the community hall. ## **Financial review** ## _**Policy on reserves**_ The trustees decided to adapt their policy on reserves to hold higher reserves for future property repairs, as it is anticipated that the number of repairs for which the charity is responsible, due to leasehold commitments, will increase in the near future. Therefore the charity aims to hold reserves of £70,000 for potential property repairs, plus one year of expenses of approximately £20,000, making a total of £90,000. As at 31 March 2025, the charity had unrestricted free reserves of £168,386 (2024: £205,225) which is in excess of the policy and is likely to be spent on the property in due course. ## **Structure, governance and management** ## _**Nature of governing document**_ The Charity is governed by it's Constitution of Charitable Incorporated Organisation dated 1st March, 2013. Page 2 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Trustees' Report (continued)** ## _**Recruitment and appointment of trustees**_ The trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees all of whom have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. ## _**Induction and training of trustees**_ Once inducted a new trustee is assigned a mentor who is an existing trustee. The new trustee will receive training in health and safety issues and any other legal issues which affect the running of the community centre. The new trustee will also be briefed in the latest financial position of the charity and will have the opportunity to examine financial records in order to gain an insight into the direction of the charity. ## **Relationships with related parties** ## **Smallthorne Social Society CIC** The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO works closely with Smallthorne Social Society CIC. The Charity made an initial loan to the Smallthorne Social Society CIC when it commenced trading and this amount will be paid back in due course. A further loan was made in this financial period, to support the CIC during lockdown. Smallthorne Social Society CIC rents the bar within the community centre which they pay the Charity £500 per annum for and donates any profits it makes to the Charity, though no rent was charged in the current period as the bar was not operating. During the period Smallthrone Community Centre CIO loaned £5,000 to the Smallthorne Social Society CIC. ## _**Major risks and management of those risks**_ The main risks we face are keeping on top of repairs and maintenance of the building. We are hoping to obtain funding to enable us to make some improvements to our centre. Having many volunteers is the key to running a successful charity and we fortunate in having a large number of willing people on hand when needed. Dec 17, 2025 The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by: ## M. Hawkins ......................................... M. Hawkins (Dec 17, 2025 18:52:28 GMT) Marilyn Hawkins Trustee Page 3 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. ...................................... Daryl Denson ACMA Independent Examiner VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Staffordshire ST1 5DD Dec 18, 2025 Date:............................. Page 4 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025** |**Note**
**Income and Endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Total Income
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
Net movement in funds
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12
**Note**
**Income and Endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Total Income
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
4
Total Expenditure
Net movement in funds
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
10,880
1,270
12,150
(52,984)
(52,984)
(40,834)
209,220
168,386
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
182
4,180
4,362
(7,519)
(40)
(7,559)
(3,197)
212,417
209,220|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
10,880
1,270| |---|---|---| |||12,150| |||(52,984)| |||(52,984)| |||(40,834)
209,220| |||168,386| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
182
4,180| |||4,362| |||(7,519)
(40)| |||(7,559)| |||(3,197)
212,417| |||209,220| All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The notes on pages 7 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 5 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **(Registration number: 1152003) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025** |**Note**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
8
**Current assets**
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
10
**Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
11
**Net current assets**
**Net assets**
**Funds of the charity:**
**Unrestricted income funds**
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds**
12|**2025**
**£**
52,468
61
117,161
117,222
(1,304)
115,918
168,386
168,386
168,386|**2024**
**£**
52,860
9,056
147,940| |---|---|---| |||156,996
(636)| |||156,360| |||209,220| |||209,220| |||209,220| The financial statements on pages 5 to 13 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on Dec 17, 2025 .................... and signed on their behalf by: ## M. Hawkins ~~...............................~~ M. Hawkins (Dec 17, 2025 18:52:28 GMT) .......... Marilyn Hawkins Trustee The notes on pages 7 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025** ## **1 Accounting policies** ## **Statement of compliance** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. ## **Basis of preparation** The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. ## **Going concern** The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. ## **Income and endowments** Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. ## _**Donations and legacies**_ Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured. ## _**Grants receivable**_ Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released. ## _**Investment income**_ Interest received on bank deposits is recognised as it is earned. ## **Expenditure** All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs. ## _**Charitable activities**_ Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Page 7 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **Support costs** Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. ## **Governance costs** These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses. ## **Government grants** Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income. ## **Taxation** The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. ## **Tangible fixed assets** Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. ## **Depreciation and amortisation** Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows: **Asset class Depreciation method and rate** 0% - the residual value is not materially Kitchen Extension and Property Improvements different from the carrying value of the asset. Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 15% - on a reducing balance basis. ## **Trade debtors** Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of is established when there is objective evidence that the will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. ## **Cash and cash equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Page 8 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **Fund structure** Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Page 9 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **2 Income from donations and legacies** |Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants
Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals
**3**
**Income from charitable activities**
Room Hire
Room Hire
**4**
**Other expenditure**
**Note**
**Total for 2025**
**Total for 2024**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
180
10,700
10,880
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
182
182
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
1,270
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
4,180
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
-
40|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
180
10,700| |---|---|---| |||10,880| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
182| |||182| |||**Total**
**2025**
**£**
1,270| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
4,180| |||**Total**
**funds**
**£**
-| |||40| Page 10 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **5 Analysis of governance and support costs** ## **Governance costs** |Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
668
668
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**General**
**£**
636
636|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
668| |---|---|---| |||668| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
636| |||636| ## **6 Trustees remuneration and expenses** No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year. ## **7 Taxation** The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. Page 11 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **8 Tangible fixed assets** |**Cost**
At 1 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
**Net book value**
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
**9**
**Debtors**
Prepayments
Other debtors
**10 Cash and cash equivalents**
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
**11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Accruals||**Bar fixtures,**
**fittings and**
**equipment**
**£**
65,704||**Total**
**£**
65,704
65,704
12,844
392
13,236
52,468
52,860
**2024**
**£**
61
8,995| |---|---|---|---|---| |||65,704||| |||12,844
392||| |||13,236||| |||52,468||| |||52,860||| |||**2025**
**£**
61
-
61
**2025**
**£**
309
116,852
117,161
**2025**
**£**
1,304||| |||||9,056| |||||**2024**
**£**
1,356
146,584| |||||147,940| |||||**2024**
**£**
636| Page 12 ## **The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued)** ## **12 Funds** ## **Unrestricted funds** **Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31 April 2024 resources expended March 2025 £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds** _**General**_ Unrestricted Funds 209,280 12,230 (52,396) 169,114 **Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31 April 2023 resources expended March 2024 £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds** _**General**_ Unrestricted Funds 212,477 4,362 (7,559) 209,280 ## **13 Related party transactions** During the year the charity made the following related party transactions: ## **Smallthorne Social Society CIC** The Smallthorne Community Centre CIO works closely with Smallthorne Social Society CIC. The Charity made an initial loan to the Smallthorne Social Society CIC when it commenced trading and this amount will be paid back in due course. A further loan was made in this financial period, to support the CIC during lockdown. Smallthorne Social Society CIC rents the bar within the community centre which they pay the Charity £500 per annum for and donates any profits it makes to the Charity, though no rent was charged in the current period as the bar was not operating. During the period Smallthrone Community Centre CIO paid £682 to cover accountancy fees for Smallthorne Social Society CIC. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from from Smallthorne Social Society CIC was £Nil (2024 - £8,695). Page 13 ## Smallthorne Community Centre CIO 2025 Accounts Final Audit Report 2025-12-18 Created: 2025-12-16 By: VAST Accounts (accounts@vast.org.uk) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAx802irjuk_-pRuFUlWDBHArN2Lk73d0o ## "Smallthorne Community Centre CIO 2025 Accounts" History ## Document created by VAST Accounts (accounts@vast.org.uk) 2025-12-16 - 10:26:26 AM GMT- IP address: 195.62.193.126 Document emailed to neilhawkins52@outlook.com for signature 2025-12-16 - 10:27:46 AM GMT - Email viewed by neilhawkins52@outlook.com 2025-12-17 - 6:49:05 PM GMT- IP address: 80.7.10.30 - Signer neilhawkins52@outlook.com entered name at signing as M. Hawkins 2025-12-17 - 6:52:26 PM GMT- IP address: 80.7.10.30 - Document e-signed by M. Hawkins (neilhawkins52@outlook.com) Signature Date: 2025-12-17 - 6:52:28 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 80.7.10.30 - Document emailed to Daryl Denson (daryl.denson@vast.org.uk) for signature 2025-12-17 - 6:52:30 PM GMT ## Email viewed by Daryl Denson (daryl.denson@vast.org.uk) 2025-12-17 - 6:57:09 PM GMT- IP address: 31.94.32.215 - Document e-signed by Daryl Denson (daryl.denson@vast.org.uk) Signature Date: 2025-12-18 - 10:25:43 AM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 82.31.1.14 ## Agreement completed. 2025-12-18 - 10:25:43 AM GMT