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Regulator of Soaal Housing registration number. 5089
Company registration number. 08359958
Charity registrati¢)n number: 1152152
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Regulator of Soclal Houslng reglstrallon
nurnber
Company reglstrallon number
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Charfty r¢gistratlon number
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Members of the board
Mr Mark Chrisiopher Webster
Mr lain Williams
Mrs Joy Elizabeth Malyon
Mrs GAbr￿lIe Mary Gray
Mr Benjamin Mark Lloyd (appointed 17 June 20251
Mrs Caroline R05em8ry Darby-Jenkins (resigned 16
December 2025)
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Three Cross Road
West Moors
Femdown
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Audllor
PKF Francis Clark
Towngate House
2- 8 Parkslone Road
Poole
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Bankers
Natwest
Ringwood branch
11 Street
Ringwood
Hants
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The board of Slurts Community Trust presents their reporL and the audited financial statements of the
registered provider for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Dlrectors of the l)oard
The direclors of the board who have served during the year were as follows:
Mr Mark Christopher Webster
Mr lain Williams
Mrs Joy Elizabeth Malyon
Mrs Gabrielle Mary Gray
Mr Benjamin Mark Lloyd {appoinl8d 17 June 2025)
Mrs Caroline Rosemary Darby-Jenkins I￿s￿ne0 16 December 20251
The purpose of this report is for Sturts Community Trust's Board to present audited finaneial statements
for the year ended August 2025. which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP 20181.
S￿rtS Communlty Trust: Charitable objects
The charity's objects are. for the public benefit, to relieve sickness. promote good health. provide social
housing andlor care to, and advance the edUCat￿)n and training of- people with a disability {whelher
mental or physicall. the young. the old. or people otherwise in need. in accordance wth the principles
of Dr Rudolf Steiner {as summarised in schedule 2 to these articles). particulady (without limilationl by
the establishment and rnaintenance of inclusive neighbourhoods in the forn of villages, residential
houses, day cenlres, kindergartens, schools. colleges or other types of social andlor educational
community, in which beneficiaries live andlorwork andlor lo which they otherwse re50rt. in communty
with persons providing support (known as'co-workers'l.
Al>out Sturts Community Trust
Slurts is a grass-roots charitable organisation and an indusive neighbourhood witti a relationship-
centred approach to care. We work together to create a lrfe in common for everyone who ch￿)Se$ to
spend their INes here.
Slurts Community Trust exists to support people facing disadvantage. exclusion or barriers to
participation lo live meaningful. connected 8nd purposeful INes. We believe that every person flourishes
when all parts of knfe are nurtured.
These three aspects: learning. connection and contribution. reflect the human need for welbeing.
meaning and comrnunity. It's a holistic approach that influences everything we do.
We help: People disabilities.
We help by: Providing buildingsmaeilitieslopen space and Ser¥￿es.
We operate in: Dorset.
We focus on: Educationl training. Disability. The wevention or relief of poverty. Accommodationl
housing. Environmenu conservationlheritage.
Key •ctivitie$
Slurts Community Trust is a registered tharity fomied of three interconnected activities:
Care Together: Inclusive. relationship<entred care based on social ￿dagogIC values.
Clover Co41ousing: An indusive neIghb￿￿(￿)d where pecfjle of different ages. bad(grounds and
support needs INe side by Side.
Gulllverfs Enterprtses: A purposeful. indusive Social Enterprise where everyone is encouraged to
reach their full potents"al.
Each activity has its own management team, statement of purpose and regulatory bodies. Together
they form a collective commitment lo Slurts, core values. which include social pedagogy. social justice
and working tcyJether for the comrnon g¢yxl.
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Sturts: A
ear in review
8uilding on last year's12023-2024) themes of leaming, adaptirKJ and evolving Sturts Community Trust.
this year presented an opportunty to use feflections and insights gathered to create momentum. Further
establishing and. where necessary. evomng Sturts, identsty. cuhure and purpose for now arKI in the
future.
Communlty reflections
The Creative Forum workshops were a rich source of insight from ourcommunity. These open, inclusive
and accessibfe group discussions. complete wrrith an art therapy activity. were held with membets of
each activity throughout 2024. Ideas and feedback were gathered. analysed and p￿sented back lo the
Trustees at the 2024 aulumn annual meeting hekl in the Print Rooms 8￿MeM(¥￿th.
What emerged from the researeh and discussions was eonstnJdive and progressive. Themes of
authenlicity. community. care. meaningful work and what defines 'Sturtsness' surfaced organically. A
reminder. rf one was needed, that govemance. brand, reputation and the lived experience are all
connected and expansive. Helping lo shape leadership development, lulure govemance work and the
organisation's ongoing narrative.
Sturts Community Trust 202S Conference
Hosted al the RNLI college in Poole. the Sturts Conference was a genuinely Inclusive gathering of
hearts and minds. Companions. Co-workers and Tnjstees travelled lo the venue to attend, ready to
share their ideas and updates in a new Setting. The energy and enthusiasm in the room was palpable.
Attendees were excited lo share their thoughts and experiences. enjoy a cooked lunch together. and
take part in the aftemoon's group activities. It felt like 'Sturtsness' in action. Open conversations. within
a supportive and welcoming spaee. where everyone had Ihe opportunity to speak and be heard.
Anecdotal feedback from the event suggesled many of the attendees came away feeling positive.
motivated and hopeful for the future.
Governance r•v••w
Building on the momentum of the Sturt5 Community Tnjst Corrference. the Govemance Review
provided an OPFX)rtunity and space for Iruslees arKI leaders to rewsit Siurts. purpose. values and
founding ethos for future generations. Vrfhat emerged was a clearer. more confident understanding of
who the organisalion is and what it stands for. We uncovered the core. timeless and essential elements
lo move fofwards with, bul also identified what needs to evolve.
These discussions surfaced a renewed appreuation for Slurts. lineage. principles and intentionality of
ils founders. The significance of'home making, and lrfe-sharing as foundal*)ns for wellbeing and social
enterprise. Howthese traditions could f¢)rm aetwe practices sustaining identity. meaning and connection
for the future. The delicate act of hold￿9 continuity and devebpmenl in balance.
A powerful thread of discussion continuing from the Conference away day was the attempt lo articulate
the essence of Sturts.. the distinctive quality underpinnrng life. ojlture and work here. Themes that
surfaced repeatedly included the practice of authenticty and unfiltered experience, alongside joy and
spontaneity. The importance of meaningfvl. purposeful work and deep. reciprocal care. How within the
rhythms of the days. weeks. and seasons can contain CA)mmunity. togetherness and belonging
alongside Ihe beauty of imperfecbon and unpredictability. Rem1￿cing the recognition that opposites do
exisl in hamiony.
Trustees recognised that this essence is often revealed in small. everyday moments: shared work, quiet
acts of eare, natural interactK)ns across roles and abilities. and the flow and constant rhythm of
community life.
Arfjcles of Assoclatlon
As part of the Govemance review work, the Trvslees explored the Articles of Association with
reverence. Together we agreed that the Articles hold deep historical and philosoph￿al meaning. how
lems like 'relief of sickness. were originalty rooted in ￿ncept of societal healing rather than
medicalisation. We recognised thal the Artieles aet as a compass and that changing them requires a
high threshold and car8ful reflection to help ensure any evolution stays aligned with founding inlenL
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These conversations empha￿Sed the #Jea that govemance is not merely adrninistrative. il's interpretive
and cultural.
Creating an ethlcal narrntlve
We conducted a lively discussion al)out how Sturts expresses itself outwardty. Together we established
a preference for embracing repUtat￿n 8ThJ authenbc slorytelling ralher Ihan commercial brand
storytelling. Our shared desire for ethical. non4explortative storytelling better reflects the relationships,
meaningfvl work, community and land connection we nurture here al Slurts. In practice. this looks like
the careful use of personal stories and high1￿hting shared endeavours rather than indiv￿ual narratives.
The imrx)rtance of each aelivity's Stalemenls of Purr*)se as a guhding framework also emerged as
Sturts evolves. We also discussed how this clarity extends to impact govemance. communication and
strategy throughoLbl the organisalion. Helpin9 to fomi the concept of a brand 'family' of activities where
different 'strands' have distinct personalities and Purposes yet clearly belong to (¥)e cohesive whole.
The narrative woth is part of a wider reflection on identity and public engagement.
Value and connections
Building on storytelling for fundraising. narrative development and strategy was looking at the role of
value and how we can communicate Ihis with different audience segments. The lemi 'value' has so
many different meanings. from social arHI ecological to spiritual and economic, all aspects are deeply
nnecled.
It's also a rerninder that Sturts, work is not leisure or activity-based. irs real work that has a measurable
imp8Ct on people and Ihe wider community. And while we can define value in different ways, we can
measure il differently too= in tyJlputs. but also in impact on INes. r8L4tionships and communits.es beyond
our irnmediale nei9hbourhoods.
11 strengthens the case for parlne￿h￿p and future funding loo. The importance of rewnnecting ￿th local
institutions. such as the local school and church. but it also feeds into the wider social benefits ol Sturts,
events. donations and community engagement. by creating bridges be￿een Companions and the
public. Helping to connect with wider societal coneems such as wellbeing. sustainability, nutrition and
mental health.
We also recognised the impact of Sturts beyond its Companions. building connections with lo￿1
residents. worfthvide volunteers. partners and its many visitors. So. we agreed to continue fostering
partnerships that align with Slurts. ethos. including corporate relations that value suslainabilty and
communty- We will continue lo seek oul collaborative fundraising across the Camphill-inspired
landscape lo reflect our commitrnent to integrty in wblic communication and association.
An expression of organlsatlonal culture
Throughout this developmènt Wofk. the idea emerged that wvemance is more than structure. it is an
expression of organisation values and tdenbty- Supporting. not constraining the ￿alIty of living in a
community. Creating an altgnment behyeen govemance. purpose. Iwed experience and the new
Statements of Purpose. An understanding that board work should indude a reflectNe. expansive
element and that there should be a deeper connection betseen trustees. These findings wll guide
board development over the coming year.
Leadershlp. coachlng and distributed responsibility
Distributed leadership is seen as a positNe way of reflecting Sturts, relational ojture. ensuring
govemance dcKuments evolve to reflect any struetural developments. Tnjslees recognise the ongoing
value of leadership coaching lo build collective. long-term leadership capacty to support this vision.
Balanclng essen¢o vrith operational and regulatory realities
Sturts Cornmunity Trust lives al the intersection of meaningful. relakn"onal. SkM)ntaneous human work that
exists in balances with the pra¢li¢al requirements of compliance. safeguarding, finance and regulation.
The trustees reeognise thal both can coexist. Structure can protect essence. and essence gives energy
and purpose lo meet regulatory demands well.
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Flnance
A major developrnent in the chall￿5 govemarKe this year was Ihe appointment of its frjt Finance
Director. This rellecls not only the increasing scale and complexty ol Sturts Community Trust. but also
the Board's commitment to ensuring financial stewardship is robust. strategically aligned and
professionally led. With this new role in place. the organisabon began a systematic update of its fin8ncial
systems. internal controls and reportng Structures.
ReslllenL Iransparent governance
Working from audrt feedbaek and the Finance Directorfs assessmenl of organisalional need, the
charity has strengthened its financial p￿dures, mfxlemised digital accounting Pr￿8$$?$, improved
segregation of duties, and enhanced both operational and truSte￿eV01 oversight.
These changes mathed a sonificant slep foNard in uealing a resilient and transparent financial
govemance framework capable of supporting Ihe Trust's ccffitinued developmenL
Care To
ether
This year has seen Care Together deepen its identity as a skil￿, relatKInship￿ntred and
pedagogi¢ally informed support service. The team continues to embed a social-pedagogical framework
adapted lo the unique culture and history of Camphill, creating environments where Companions can
live meaningful, connected and rhythmically grounded lives.
A Gornmunity of practice
Our central focus this year has been to continue embedding swial pedagogy into everything we do.
With a highly qualrfied workforce. a significant number ofwhich are Tier 2 skilled workers. Care Together
has worked to align professional pedagog￿1 methods with Sturts. culture of co-production and
communty living.
This has included creating home environments vthere CompanK)ns actively shape the￿ daily lives.
Building strong daily, weekly and annual routines that offer structure. comfort and a recognisable
rhythm. It's also involved aligning Community lrfe wtih the natural cycles of the farm, including festivals
and seasonal celebrations Ihal are farniliar. accessible and Compani¢)n-led.
These practiees ensure that the lrfe Conwanions experierte is not a ser4ice delivered to them, but a
shared lrfe created with them.
Reflective and relatlonal sklll-bulldlng
In additr'on lo technical training. emphasis has also been placed on nurturing a reflectrve practice and
relational awareness within team. This reflecbve depth is at the heart of effective social pedagogy
and is becoming a defining charaetefistic of Care Togetherfs work. The team is able to achieve th¢s in
a number of drfferent ways.
Staff are eneouraged lo open themsefves to the community environment and consider how their actions
shape the emotional climate and relalionships. They build confidence by making thoughtful, attuned
choices in Iheir inleraclions. all while working C￿$¢tousty with Ihe rhythm. routine and lived culture of
the community setting.
Continued prolessional development
A major organisational commitment has been the continuation of weekly face-tOthf￿ training lo ensure
consistently strong compliance and documentation. This includes robust safeguarding. incident
monitoring and alignment wrth industy regulatw standards to er￿Ure a safe. professional and well-led
service we can all be proud of.
Leadership pathways have also been strengthened Ihrough mentoring and by setting clearer
expectations for emerging leaders to nurture the talent we have. be proactive in their development. all
while empowering them to be the best they Can be. Both inttiatives have had a wsible impact on staff
confidence arKI eohesion.
Senior Support Worke
The combination of pedagogical training. compliance development and weekly reflective practice has
signif￿antlY sirengthened the large group of newly recruited SenHy Support Workers. As confidence
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and skills develop. they are stepping inlo their roles darity and assurance. It all helps to ￿eate a
highly committed, resilient and stable team with stroThJ long-temi comrnitmenl, benefiting both
Companions and Sturts as a whole.
Supporting ageing Companlons
This year the team has supported several signfficanl transitions this year. They have increased health
and support needs among ageing Companions. Through et￿)rdInated planning. safeguarding oversight."
8nd a thoughfftjl adaptation of routines. the Care Togetherservice has ensured that individuals continue
to experience safety, dignty and continuty durirvJ pefiods of charvJe.
Improved communicatlon systems
An inlensive-SUPPOrt pracbce review highlighted communication as a top priority area to act on. In
response to this, Care Togelher18unched a structured, skills-based training programrne centred on the
Pi¢lure Exchange Communication System {also known as PECS).
The first stage has focused on embedding pictu￿ boards io support Companions in making requests
and expressing preferences has strengthened everyday communication. This work is now being
expanded to create consislenl visual timetables across all settings. helping Companions understand
and anticipate their day wth greater independence. The next stage will explo￿ digital communication
t￿1$, enabling Companions who use iPads lo engage with PECS in more flexible and personalised
ways.
Earty outcomes have already demnstrated an improved expressrve capacity for several Cornpanions.
and an increased ability to request, comment and communicate choices lo create a greater
independence in daily routines. Il's a￿0 given slaff more confKlence in recognising arbd responding to
individual communication needs.
Building on the theme of better communtcation. the introduction of newsletters and actNity coordination
is now fully embedded and consistently praclised across the organisation. These lools have helped
Companions and their families anticipate the rhythffl of the year. facilitated involvement in planning
celebrations. events and season81 activities and provided a space to communicate the charitys
collective achievements and values.
These positive changes all help to reflect the communi￿tion principles emerging from the Govemance
Review.. relational. authentic and grounded in everyday practice. which is aligned the co-IK)using
and care ethos of Slurts as an organisatson.
Clover Co4lousin
Slurts now functions as a multi-generational. indusive neighbourhood. with residents ranging from
newboms to individuals In their 90s. There a￿ 16 children wilhin Ihe Co-Housing households,
51rengthening the neighbourhood vibran¢y. intergenerational Pa￿.￿pat￿n. shared celebrations and
infomial support nets¥￿ts.
Challenges and delays
While the year was a progressive and productive one. unfortunatety due io issues outside ol our control.
several goals from last year's Co-Housing plan could not be achieved. Issues such as financial
pressures in the early part of the year, the need to pause development work until the new Homes
England eapital funding framework became dear and. consequently. the impact of this funding on the
Ikigai project. The Homes England funding represents SO% of the Ikigai project. so unfortunately could
not progress wthcKrt clarity.
Ikigai Project
Planning permission for the IkFgai project has been successfvlly achieved. which represents a major
milestone for us all. The Ikig8i 30-year business planning work was also successfulty completed this
year.
However. followin9 this. the charity made the strategic decision to pause further progress until the
govemment changes and uncertainty around national funding programmes were resolved. Work is
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expected lo c￿ts'nue in the coming year. once Horne ErwJland's new fundlng programme has been fully
announced.
Once this has been confirmed. the team wll be progressing to tender with detailed drawings. completing
the Homes England Inveslmenl Partner application and submffting the Homes England Capitsl Grant
application to commence the first stages of the fundraising eampaign.
Communication and community engagemènl
The immediate Co-Housing eommunty has been eonlinualty updaled throughout the year. However,
engagement wilh olher stakeholders. such as families, commissioners. prospective tenants. has not yet
taken place. This would be premature until Homes England funding is secured. Homes England has
been kept fully informed of th& project and have given posittve indications. Strucbjred stakeholder
engagement will be a priority for the next year.
Co•louslng team professlonallsm
The C(￿HouS1ng Co-Director achieved Chartered Institute of Housing ICIH) membership this year,
significantly strengthening the professional leade￿h￿p of the 1K)U￿n9 activity.
The Co•Housing team has also appointed a CIH-trained Senior Housing Officer. There is now an
irKreased capacity for housing compliance, tenancy management. neighbourhood-lev81 coordination,
regulatory alignment. policy Implementatic￿ and operational oversight.
These proactive developments mean tsHowng rw)w has a qualified. professional leadership
slructLtre. It ha5 the intemal capability required to support Ikigai. manage gro%vih and uphold sector
standards.
Strengthening houslng processes
Implemenling Fixfflo for reporting and trad(ing hous￿9 repairs and maintenance is now fvlty embedded
and used consistently across all newjhbouthoods. Added benefits of this system is Ihal il supports health
and safety auditing. neighbourhocwj responsibility monitoring and has an irnproved level of
responsiveness and record-keeping.
Tenant voiu, ¢¢ynplianc• and S￿la1 valu•
Work has started on a tenant satisfaction survey. covering all tenants. including those with high
Communication and SUPFJOrt needs. The survey framework is ￿ development and will be completed and
implemented in the coming year.
The tenancy schedule requires an updated to ￿fiect current housw)g legislation to ensure darty for
both tenants and stsff. This wll atso take place in the coming year.
New complalnts procedure
The￿ were no fomial complainls received within the Co-Housing fvnction this year. This is generally
understood to reflect the high level of eThJagemenl with tenants who feel they are actively involved in
leading their own maintenance programme. Il's supported by Fixfto and regular dialogue. Nevertheless.
a new. two-stsge complaints procedure has been implemented in line with Housing Ombudsman
directives, to ensure compliance wilh current industy regulations and expectslions.
Evidencing Community Impact
c￿HOu￿ng intends to improve soaal value and community impact are captured and evidenced.
This inclLKles wellbeing. indusion and intergenerational communty outcoffles.
The organisation also inlends lo align more closety with HACT {also krnwn as the Housing
Associations. Charitable Trust). adopting sector-recognised soual value metrbcs. Sturts will explore
HACT'S Green Credits mc#Jel to evidence the environmentsl and sustainability vahJe of future building
upgrades.
A small but important operalional aim is to communicate electricity and gas tariffs ckearty within the
Form 4 rent uplift process. espe¢ialty where distri¢t heating systeffts mean uts'lities appear as service
harges.
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Community engagement and associative links
The Co-Housing community has been building associatNe partnerships and links with like-minded
organisations. particulaily those invotved in indusive neKJhbourtKKMI design and community-led
housing.
A partnership wrth St Mary 5 Church's If￿ar. Revd Lizzie Campbell, has led lo an autism-adapted
church service at 3.30pm on the last Monday of the month. Increasing aeeessibility and strengthening
local community inlegrats.on for Sturts and beyC￿d.
For Ihe younger generation. a new pathership with a nursery provider has enabled k)cal children to
access eady years provision in the natural surroundings of Sturts Fami. This includes creating
temporary forest schwl strudure in the woodland. These additK)ns clearly demonstrate the
intergeneralional and asscL#ative character of Ihe co-housiThJ model.
Cultural and splrftual foundations
Building upon our govemance themes around authenticity. identty and shared vision. regular retreat-
style sessions have been introduced. Offering space and Opp￿lUnity for refiection on meaning, purpose
and personal connection lo the organisation's values.
Herrnhut and Tllla Konig study
The Community has also engaged in a study of Sturts historical foundations. part￿ularty through the
nfluence of Tilla Konig and her bad(ground in the Hermhul (also known as Moravian) community in
Saxony. This historical research has supported a reconnection with the therapeutic. spiritual and
communal impulses central lo the organisat￿n.$ Mgins. Looking to the past, in this C￿teXt, is helping
to support the plans and evolubon for the future.
Gulllver'$ Enter
rises
The Social ENte￿nSe team continued lo provide meaningful daity rhytrbms of work. Skill development
and social connection through farming. horticulture. food prcrtjuction and creative activities through
2024-2025.
Participation within this area of Slurts has demonstrated an in￿aSe in our Companions, independence
and confidence, while improving mental health and emotional wellbeing with a meaningful routine.
Meanwhile. working in small production teams has nurtured pTrctical. transferable and employment-
related skills helping to develop a stronger sense of purpose. hdenbty and community contribution within
sturts and beyond.
Volunleers have continued lo conlribute across the Market Garden. the Creative Workshop, Fami open
days and cornmunity events. Important (x)mmunity contributions this year have included the Ellingham
"Show. which supported ts purchase of a rolavalor. A grant from West Moors Town Council helped
fund a new hen house. and consislentty strong l¢xal attendance for our annual fundraisers all
demonstrate the depth of communty ownership. awareness. collaborat￿n and pathershlp that
underpins the Social Enterprise.
Governance and oversight
The Social Enterprise ath.wty operates within the Govemance Framework of Sturts Community Trust.
Trustees provide Strateg￿ oversight. financial scrutiny. safeguarding and quality assurance. Health and
safety. food hygiene and risk management procedures are in place across all operational areas and
are reviewed ￿gUlady.
Communlty outrea
Our work within the wider communities has gone from strength to strength too. 8uilding on previous
years. acts"vities. which now includes weekly educational visits from a local school in the village. Fundgd
by an agricultural grant. these regular land-based ￿arnIng experiences offer students the opportunlty
to leam more about the working lrfe of a farm. They help lo share knowledge and hopefully to inspire
curiosity into their local environment and nature. gaining an understanding of how their food is grown
and produced. including the responsibilibes of caring for animals and the land itself.
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Beyond school age, our weekly Meel-up Mrmday events have continued to help reduce social isolation
forall who take part. Thanks to funding from the TNL Communty Fund. and intertsvined with the Growing
Connected Lives initiab've. Meet-up Monday fom)s a coMbina￿n of consistent and low-pressure social
engagement for people experienang loneliness, providing a great opportuntty to build confidence and
connecliws at a gentle pace.
8eyond the café. the GrovAng Connected Lives activity has expar)ded into the Market Garden and
production areas as practical ways to supwt wellbeing. and to embed it into daily working lrfe on the
fami.
The Social Enterprise team has continued our calendar of Fam Open Days. community events and
fundraisers throughout the year for the general public. Thes8 events have remained free. accessible
and well attended. with many families stawng for the enbre day. engaging with the environment,
animals, food, and community. It's all helped to raise Ihe Profi￿ of Slurts as an organisab'on and a
charity. reinforcing the Social Enterprise's role of a welcoming, inclusNe and economically active
mrThJnity hub.
Grants and fundraising SuC￿$s
Two of our major annual fundraisers vthhin our calendar of events, FarmFest and West M￿TS Classic
Car Show, helped raise a combined £3.565 towards new fami infrastructure. These funds, alongside
grant frorn West Moors Town Council, have made Ihe purchase of a new hen house possible. This
community investment supports increased egg prc*Juction. expanded leaming opportunitses and greater
skill development and meaningful job roles for the people we support.
Industry recognltlon
Three of the Soeial Enterwise's own brand prc￿VcL Gulliverfs. fecerved 2-star recognition at the Great
Taste Awards. This national-recognised benchmark awards products for outstanding quality and
flavour. Gulliverfs sausage roll. Gulliverfs brownie and Gulliver's organiclbiodynamic milk were all given
2-star4ward. T*thieh is what the Great Tasle team deem to be. -above and beyond delicious."
This recognition reflects the quality of ingredients, care in pro(luction and integrity of the fam-to-fork
process across the Social Enlerprise and F4aces these products within the highest tier of awarded UK
food products.
Market Garden and hortlcultural development
The Market Garden underwent a than9e in leadership and daily practice due to malernty leave within
the team. A stronger intemal slruclure has emerged from these adjustrnents. helping to stabdise the
garden team effectively and create a better operational rhythm.
The Market Garden space Itse￿ has also underyone sorne improvements. There are now three fvlly
functional polytunnels, helping to provide more reliable crop production. The new accessible pathways
have improved participation and movement across the site. While a new tearoom provides a welcorning
space for vdunleers. Companions and visitors. helping to create a sense of idenlty and place within
the community.
Thanks to several key grants this year. investmenls in essential infrastructure was made possib￿.
Alongside the potytunnels and more accessible Market Garden pathways, the team were able to buy a
new plough to support sustainable soil marbagement and food prcKlucbon. Financial contribution from
the Elllngham Show also helped to purchase a new rotavator, strengthening the long-term capacity of
the Soual Enterprise activty arKI supporting its agricultural and hort￿ultural operattons.
Dairy and meat production
Proyress this year has focused on improvwig operatk)nal consistenty with dairy production. We
achieved this by moving to pasleurised milk. wh￿h has stabilised daily routs"nes. created clearer and
safer workflow slruclures. and improved hy9￿ne reliabilty. Companions can now engage in dairy
prt)cesses with greater pred￿tablI￿. ereating Opp￿nitIeS lo build on this engagement for the future.
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The 'Learn to lead. model
Strengthening the use of small. inclusive production teams across the daily rf)ythms and responsibilities
of chickens, pigs, milking and dairy processing. the Market Garden and C￿aliVe Workshop has been
consislenlly strengthening ownership. teamwork and increased participab.on for Companions with the
Social Enterprise.
A major highlight of this was the devebpment of a C(Nnpanion who has pro9￿$sed from requiring very
intensive support to being able to collect cows. prepare them for milking, complete the milking process,
process the milk and delNer Ét to the fam shop with minimal prompting. As you ean imagine. this
development has had a profound impact on his confidence. identity. sense of purpose and relationships.
Il's further evidence. rf it were needed. of the therapeutic aThJ relational depth of meaningful work at
Sturts.
Creative Workshop
The Creative Workshop has spenl Ihe year linkirvJ creatNty. horticulture. cornmunity and enlerprise.
The team has started to develop simple cosmets"c products. They have also contributed artwork for
festiva15 and Gomfflunity events to help support identity and celebration across the organisation.
A new, dedicated puppetry wod(shop has been created, which includes space for sewing, costume-
making. prop devetopmenl and puppel Creat￿n. Ad(Jilional support has been recruited lo enable
Companions to participate in texb.le and Costume treakn"¢Jn.
Preparations are already underway for the Social Enterprise's first puppet performance. Stone Soup.
which will be held in the grain Sto￿ nexl year. Based on an Eastem European folktsle that explores
displacement, compassion aThl communal gerterosity. Stone Soup's themes resonate strongly with
sturts. ethos. while the inrtialtve brings together ¢￿atiVIty, storytelling. companionship. shared
produclion and cultural life at the fam.
Looking ahead
Communty goals for 202&2026 incknle eworing a partnership with the UK Men In Sheds Association
IUKMSA}. This eollaboralion would potentially help supwrt inlergenerational links, social connection,
skills-based contributson and wtive welbbeing for the hxal and wider community.
Market Gardefi developments for Ihe fvture will focus on increasing aclivilies that support gross motor
skills and accessible horticultural participation to create stronger. rnore predictable learning pathways
for Companions. This includes expanding perennial fruits. developing he￿ and flower beds which links
with the cosmetics micro*nterprise. and prionb.sing eas￿r-I0￿rOW vegetable Varieties to build
nfidence and progress skills.
Strategic priorities for the Social EnterpTi5e next year include evofving and expanding participation with
the Gr¢)wing Connected Lives initiative. We also plan to strenglhen ed￿￿tional links with local schools.
Our Crealive Workshop and Puppetry programme plans to develop further to inelude a public
performance. We hope egg and dairy production eapacity ￿11 increase thanks to the new infrastructure.
Sustsinable training, empbymenl and leadership pathways for Companions will continue lo grow.
Value for Mone statement
202&202S review
Slurts Communty Trust is a srnall. registered provider of specialist housing, supplying SUPPOrted living
within the context of a C0-ho￿ng mcmjel.
Ils vision is cenlred on Ihe concept of INing connected lives. It is this connection between people. and
part of the organisation. that aims to achieve higher levels of quality wilhin the constraints of the
available finanee.
SCT has a proven track record in fundraiSu￿. which has enabled its high-qualty building for low levels
of loan finance. This success is based on the wlcomes the people involved in the project. Therefore.
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all projects involve people Irom all levels of Ihe organisath￿, so that the result is something that fits with
the nee'ds of those that use r(.
Governance and plans to develop
The culture within our Board reflects that of the vthole organtsation. The 8oard iwll consider all projects
in the eontext of the history and charitable goals of the Community. It contsins skills and knowledge
from 8 wide range of baCkgr{￿ndS lo ensure L￿th the operational plans and development projects are
well manged.
All projects require a robust business case that considers Value for Money and clearly defined benefits
for those whom the charity supports.
The benefil of being a small. well-connected Communty is that 8oard members have been able to see
and be involved in decision making.
Developments are based on improving the quality of people's lives. ratherthan increasing market share.
Decisions are made balanung commercial pressures, maintaining the Communty ethos and
responding to the ever*resent dgmand for services.
The 7-Year Plan bs therefore 'ourf plan for our setting and Ive. will work on achieving il together. It is
this working together, detailed in our agreements. which delivers hvJh44uality projeds al a reasonable
cost.
The trustees have undertaken a Govemance review and wll be implerneniing a new meeting structure
by delegating a sel of committees for the three main aclivibes of the trusL
How w• look after our properties
Slurts COmm￿lty Trusys Co-Housing Commjnity works its inclusive neighbourhcM)ds to
. manage maintenance needs. Maintenance plans are devised through monthly neighbourhood meetings
and a three-monthty walk-through audit undertaken by the person responsible for Neighbourhood
Liaison and a neighbourhood represenLqtive. Building schedules are reviewed and monftored through
a monthly Co-Housing Management meeting attended by Community merthTS.
SCT'S approach to maintenance is to use good quality materiaFs that can cope with heavy usage. It
operates a preferred contractor system of firms that can prove they can deliver quality and responsible
work praeliees that benefrt those we suprM)rt. Annual reviews of the list of Contractors are undertaken
and, periodically quolgs are sought from other contractors to Check market value.
SCT is committed to sustsinable purchases in maintaining propety and is commrtted lo reducing utilty
costs for both Communty members with additional needs and those on low incomes. Therefore. the
quarterly committee meetings focus on well-prepared budget forecasts balanced against quality
outcomes.
Management learn
The focus of our management approach is to get a higher level of engagement from Community
members. To achieve this. higher level of housing management is required to enable those with
additional needs to be fully involved in the life of the CoftThunity- However. this is offset by low levels
of void5. disputes and cOM￿alnts.
Now supply
There was no supply of new housing in this year.
Slurts Community Trust, as a CTrHousing Communty. has limited capacity to expand housing due lo
maintaining an eth05 of connected decision making and restrictions of planning in the greenbelt.
Therefore. the 7-Year Plan details one further residential development. Sturt5 Communty Trust wlll
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apply for grant funding from Ihe 2026 Homes England scheme to support new developments.
Completion is unlikely before 2028. with approximately 15Oh of new supply delivered upon completion.
Re-lnvestmenl
The small nature of the Co-Housing and new development has had a impact on Ihe percentage of
re-inveslmenl. This can be seen by the change in figures belween 2020 at 12.77%. 2021 at 21.36%.
2022 at 0.67Yo, 2023 at 1.93%. 2024 at O'k and 2025 at 0.36%.
However, this said, the amounl re-invested remains high. This is attributsble to the change in model of
service provision and the conversion of larger shared housing into smaller. self-contained units with
shared facilities. Work continues in this respect. and it ts deemed necessary in responding to Good
Practice criteria detailed by Care Qualty Commission.
'Right support- Right care- Rtght CultU￿._ published October 2022
Gearin
Slurts Community Trust has made il a policy lemi that the charity will nol exceed the 2021 gearing level
of 10.81 % and thi$ policy will urKlerpin future development dectsions.
eratin
Mar
in
Slurts Community Trust has opened a 5erie5 of inlere5t-bearing accounts and has developed and
ratified an Investment PolKy.
Sturts Community Tnjst will indude in all cydical maintenance an assessment of sustainability.
insulation, and renewables.
SCT will commission ftjrlher f￿ana81 mrwjelling on the funding of the maintenance programme long-
temi.
Value for Mone
Metric5
Metri¢ 1 - Reinvestment Y.
Metric 2 - New supply delivered %
2025
0.36%
0% for swal
housing units
2024
ov.
Oyo for social housing
units
0% for non-soaal
housin
5.28%
o.kn for non-so¢ial
housin
units
5.60¢
0.30
Metric 3 - Gearin
Metric 4
Eamings before interest. depreciation.
amortisation. major repairs included IEBITDA MRI)
Interest Cover
Metric 5- Headline social housin
Melric 6- Operating Margin Yo
cost
unit
£42.856
-19.23V. for social
housing units
£39,864
9.57% for social
housing units
4.94% total
2.57%
-0.67•/• total
.30%
Metric 7- Retum on ca
ital em
ROCE
Financial rnview
We are reporting a sU￿u$ I (deficit) the year ended 31 August 2025 of £187.181 (asswiation}.
£176.945 (group) (2024: (£21.4821- asswiation. {£72.332)- group).
Reserves Polky
The Board has considered Ihe financial position of the assouation and what reserves are necessary to
safeguard the viability of the asswation's operations in the future. As explained in the going concern
a¢¢ounting policy the board have cOns￿ered the level of lunds held and ts expected level of income
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and expendilure for 12 m¢)nths from aulhuising these fina)cial statements and consider these to be
sufficient for the association to be ab￿ to continue as a ￿Ing concern.
The Board has set aside sums lo cover specific risks and kn¢ywn cost5 that will arise in the future. The
properties were transferred at fair values and are essential for our operations bul the capital they
represent is not available to spend. The Board has also set aside sums towards meetsng the retirement
needs and the planned social actiwlies of Ihe Co-workers. These sums have been sel aside to
designated reserves as shown in Note 16. -Reserves".
This leaves us with a surplus of free reseryes of £278,062 (associats"on). £216,975 Igroupl 12024..
£138.989 - association, £88.139 - group) in free reserves at the year*nd (calculated by deducting the
nel book value of fixed assets excluding 'land and buildings. of £121,79912024.' £111,377) {see note 9}
which are not covered by designations or restriclions. from the general unrestricted fund balance of
£399.861 lasswalionl, £338.774 Igroupl12024: £250.366- association, £199.516 - group) Isee note
161). The current policy of the Trust is to ensure that free reserves and the ability to realise cash quickly
from our fixed assets are suffioenl to cover three months. expenditure in Ihe event of any major financial
issue. The free reserves at the end of the financial year represent 28 day s expenditure and there is
CUTrenUy the potential to offer fixed assets as eollateral shtyjld the need arise lo raise funding at short
nolicE. The intention is to build up ffee reseNes for the future. and the Board is considering what actions
are required lo increase funding to meet Ihis obieclive.
Risk manag•ment
The Board has established a process for reviewing the key risks facing the Trust and for ensuring that
actions are taken lo manage those risks_ A detsiled annual risk assessment exercise 15 carried out by
each activity and the results of these are reported to the Board. The Board have e4)nsidered the major
risks to which the asSO￿a￿"0n is exposed. as set out in these reports. and are satisfied that systems and
procedures are in place to manage those risks Of that action is being laken to establish such systems
and procedures.
Prlnclpal rfsks and uncertalntles
The board examines the major risks that the association faces each financial year when preparing and
updating the budget. The prin￿paI risks identsf*d are..
. Reduction in income through the financial wessures from local authorities.
. A lack of suitably trained stsff.
. Increased inflation and impact ￿ costs.
The association has developed systems to monitor and control these risks and to miligale any ifflpact
thal they may have on the assoeiatit)n in the firture.
Reference and administrative detalls
The organisation is a charitsble company limited by guarantee and a registered provider of social
housing. incorporated on 14th January 2013. registered as a charity on 23rd May 2013 and registered
as a housing association 5th March 2020.
The ￿rnPanY was established under a Memorandum of Association. which established the objects and
powers of the Association arbd is govemed under its Articles of Association.
Strnc￿re Govemance and Management
Governlng Document
The association operates under a Memorandum and Arlicles ol AssociatM)n as incorporatèd on the 23r
of May 2013 and as amended 15 May 2018.
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In accordance with the SORP. the accounts of the association disdose certain payments and benefits
lo The Board and others. which the Board believe they have the power to make under the terms of the
governing document.
Appointmen( retlrernent and tralnlng of the Board
The Board. must be members of Sturts Community Trust. are nominated by the Board of
Management. The Memorandum and Ath"des of Assoaation sts"pulate that most of the Board musl be
exlemal members who are not co-workers or otherwise resident in one of the Trust communities.
Employees are not eligible to be 8oard members.
The Board retire by rotation after Ihree years of service but may offer themselves for reappointment at
the annual meeting ol the members of the assooation.
An induction pack is provided for all 8oard members and speckalist training is carried oul on topics such
as governance. from time to time as required. The pay of key management personnel is reviewed
annually al the lime the annual budget is being considefed, and the factors considered are inflation.
comparable pay levels and most importantly the association's abilty to pay.
Members
Members of the Slurts Comrnunty Trust c￿trIbute an amounl ￿t exceeding £1 to the assets of the
association in the event of winding up. There are currenty 15 members of ihe Trust. Membership of the
Trust confers certain rights with respect to general meetings of the Tnjsl including the right lo vole at
such meetings.
Governance of the Assoclallon
The Board recognise their ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the Tru51. and for ensuring
that it is solvent. well-run. and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which
it has been set up.
The 8oard meet quarterly to review re￿)rtS from the actwities of the association and to discuss matt&Ts
which are retained by the Board such as the strategic dire￿On of the Trust, govemance issues and
finanaal oversight.
Publlc Benefft
The Board have gNen due regard to public benefrt when planning the association's activities. in
accordance with Charity Commission guidan￿ on public benefit.
This report sets out our activities. achievements and perfcKrnance during the year, which are directly
related to the objeels and purposes for which the associatK¢n exists. The association achieves its
principal objects and purposes through Ihe provision of SUp￿rted accommodation and personal care
to people with a leaming disability and the activty of running a bio4ynamic fami. It does this within the
ontext of an indusive co-housing communriy. The as5o￿ation is committed lo training in the above
fiel¢Js. The community runs communty events for the local populalion and supports a local allotment
society. These benefits are directly related to the aims of the association and are fully compliant with
the Charily Commission Principles on Public Benefft.
Compliance with Governanu and Flnanclal Wiablllty Slandard
The Board confirms that Slurts Community Trust Housing Association complies with the requirements
of the Govemanee and Financial Viabilty Standard 2020 and has adopted and applied the
recommended practice of the Charity Govemance Code for Larger Charities.
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Dlrectors, rtsponsibllltles
The Board is responsible for preparing the reF*Yt arKI financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and regulations.
Th8 Companies Act 2006 and wislered social housing ￿giSlatI)n require the Board lo prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the associalK)n and
of its income and expenditure for that period.
In preparing these financial statements. Ihe Board is required to:
select suitable a¢￿￿nting policies and then apply them consistenty.
make judgements and estimales that are reasonable and pn￿ent.
slate whether appli￿ble aecounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures
disclosed and explained in the finanaal stslements.. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that
the association will continue in business.
The Board is responsible for kee￿ng proper accounting records whKh disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the finanual position of the association and enable it to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Aet 2006 the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 and the
Accounting Direction for private registefed providers of social housing in England 2022. 11 has general
responsibility for tsking reasonable steps lo safeguard the assets of the assoaation and lo prevent and
dete￿ fraud and other irregulants"es.
Disclosure of Informalion to the auditors
We. the direct￿ of the company who held office at the date of approval of these Financial Statements
as set out above each confirTn. so far as we are aware. IhaL
there is no ￿levant audil infomiatiw of which the company's audrtors are unaware: and
we have taken all the steps thal we ought to have tsken as directors to rnake ourselves aware of any
relevant audit information and to establish that the company s auditors are aware of that infomialion.
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Approved by ￿ Board on ...... February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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Independent Audltorfs Report to the MOM￿￿$ of Sturts Communlty Trust
Oplnlon
We have audited Ihe financial statements of Sturts Community Trust (the group) for the year ended 31
August 2025 which comprise the group and company Slatemenl of Comprehenswe Income, group and
company Balance Sheet. group and company Statement of Changes in Reserves. group Cash Fk>w
statement and notes lo the financial statements. including a summary of significant accwnting policies.
The finaneial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounling Stsndards. including Financial Reportin9 Stsndard 102 Th8 Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UKand Republic of Ireland (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice}.
In our opinion the financial Stateff￿n￿:
give a true and fair view of the slate of the group and company affairs as of 31 August 2025. and
of its incoffling resources and application of resources. induding its income and expenditure. for
the year then ended..
have been properly prepared in accordarte wilh United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the
Housing and Regeneration Ad 2008 and the Accounkn"ng Direetion for private registered provKlers
of social housing in England 2022.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted (￿r audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) IISAS {UK}} and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilorfs
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the
association in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit ewdence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to going concern
In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the board's use of the going concem basis
of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements ss appfopriate.
Based on the work we have performed. we have not KJ8nlified any material uncertainties relating to
events or condit￿n$ that. individually or cdlectivety, may cast significanl doubt on the association's
ability lo continue as a going concern for a period of at *st Iwelve months from when the financial
statements are aulhorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of thé board with respect to going concem are described in
the relevant seCt￿n$ of this report.
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Other Information
The other information comprises the information included in the Board report. other than the financial
statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information
contsined within the Board report. Our ijpinion on the financial ststements does not cover the other
information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our re[￿, w8 do not express any
forrn of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other information and. in doing
so, consider whether the other infoTmakn"on is materially ineonsistent wtlh the financial stslements or our
knowledge oblained durin9 the audrt. or othe￿iSe appears to be materially misstated. If we idenlfy
such material inconsistencies or apparent rnalerial misstatements. we are required to determine
whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on
the work w8 havè perfomied. we conclude thatthere is a material misstatemenl of this other inf￿Ma￿.On.
we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing lo rerKJrt in this regard.
Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken during the audit:
the information given in the board ￿pOrt for the financial year for which Ihe financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements- and
the board report has been prepa￿d in accordance wilh applicable legal requirgmgnts.
Matters on whl¢h twe are requlred to report by exceptlon.
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the group and its environment obtained dtxing the
audil. we have not KIentffj￿d material misstatements in the LM)ard report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to whth Companies Act
2006 requires us to report to you rf. in our opinion:
adequate accounling records have not been kept or retums adequate for our audrfi have not been
received from branches not wsited by us: or
the fmancial statements are not in agreement th Ihe accounting records arKI retums.. or
certain disclosu￿S of directors. remuneration specif￿￿ by law are not made; or
we have not received all the infomlation and explanations we require for our audit: or
the board was not entiued to prepare the financial stalements in accordance with the small
companies. regime and take advantage of the sfflall companies. exemption in preparing the
diredors, rep￿t and from the requirement lo preP￿e a strategic rety)rt.
In addition, we have nothing lo report in respect of the folknying matter where the Housing and
Regenerab'on kl 2008 requires us to to you rf. in our opinion:
a satisfactory system of control over transactions has not been ma*)tained.
Responslbllltles of the board
As explained more fulty in the board's responsibilities statement sel out on page 15. the board members
(who are also Ihe directrjrs ol the associat￿3n for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for
such internal control as the board delemine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misststement. whether due to fraud or error.
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In preparing the financial slalemenls. the trx)ard is responsible for assessing the group and company
ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing. as applicable. matters related to going eoncem and
using Ihe going concern basis of accounting unless the tM)ard either witends to liquidate the associatson
or to cease operations, or has no realistic altemative but to do so.
Auditorfs responslbllltles for the audll of the Ilnanclal ststements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhetherlhe financial statements are free from
materi81 misstalemenl, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an audrtor'$ report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a hi9h level of assurance but 15 not a guarantee that an audit
onducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a malerial misstatement when il exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf. individually or in the
aggregate. they could reasonably be expected lo influence the econom￿ decisions of users taken
based <Jn Ihese financial statemenls.
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
proCedU￿S in line with our responsibiliknes. outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect
of irregularities. induding fraud. The exlent lo which our procedures can detect irregularities. including
fraud is detailed below:
As part of our audit planning we obtsined an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that
is applicable to the Association. We gained an understsnding of the Association and the induslry in
which the Assoeiation operates as part of this assessment to klenlify the key laws and regulations
affecting the Association. As part of this. we reviewed the Association's website for indication of any
regulations and certrficab.on in place and discussed these with the rekvant indNiduals responsible for
compliance. The key regulations we identified were Chanty and Housing Association legislation.
compliance with the Care Quality Commission I"CQC"). health and safety regulations and
employment law. We also consK1e￿d those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the
preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORPI.
We discussed with management and trustees how the compliance wth these laws and regulations in
monitored and discussed polic￿$ and procedures in place. We also identsfied the individuals who
have responsibility for ensuring that the Association complies with laws and regulations and deals with
reporting any issues rf they arise. As part of our planning prC￿edures. we assessed the risk of any
non-compliance wth laws and regulab"on5 on the Associab'on's ability to continue trading and the risk
of material misstatement to the accounts.
Based on this understanding we designed our audit pvocedures to identify non-compliance with svch
laws and regulations. Our procedures involved the following:
Enquilles of management regarding their knowledge of any nonthcompliance with laws and regulations
that could affect the financial statements. As part of these enquiries, we also discussed wrth
management whelher there have been any known instances. allegations or suspicions of fraud.
Reviewed filings with Companies House and The Charity Commission and whether the￿ was any
serious incident reports made during the year.
Reviewed audit documentation from the CQC lo confimi compliance with slandards and ensuring
continued registration with the CQC through the CQC websrf(e.
Revmved legal and professional costs to identsfy any possible non-compliance.
Reviewed Board minutes.
Audited the risk of management ovemde of contro￿, i￿luding through le51ing journal errtries and
other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business fationale of signfficant
Iransact¢ons outside the normal course of business.
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Sturts Community Trust
Independent Auditorfs Report
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Audited the risk of fraud in revenue recognilion Icornpleteness and eutvoff of companton contract
income I completeness of farm shop sales}. including analytical pr￿dureS and substantive testing of
contract income. la￿ shop sales proof in total lest and substantive test￿g of cash takings.
Because of the inherent limitatKJns of an audrt. there is a risk that we ￿11 not detect all irregulari118S.
including those leading lo a mèlerial misststemenl in the financh31 statements or non-compliance with
regulation. This risk increases the more that Com￿lance wrth a law or regulath.on is removed from the
events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. as we ￿11 be less likely lo become aware
of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also grealer regarding irregularities occurring due to traud
ralher than error. as fraud invofves intentional concealment. forgery. collusion, omission or
misrepreseniatK>n.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Fina￿al Reporting Council's website at..
wwN.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibilitses. This description fomis part of our auditor's report.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters. the planned
scope and timing of the audit and sunificant audit findings. includwig any sKJnificant defiaencies in
inlemal control that we identify during our audit.
Use of our report
This report is rnade solely to Ihe association's members. as a Lh)dy. in accordance with Chapter 3 of
Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 137 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008. Our
audit work has been undertaken w that we might statg to the associat￿n'S members those matters we
are required lo stsle to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
perniitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the association and
the association's members as a b(*. for our audit work. for this report. or for the opinions we have
formed.
F102131CE027W.
Adrian Way FCA FCCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of
PKF Francis Clark
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Towngate House
2- 8 Parkstone Road
P￿le
BH15 2PW
27 February 2026
Date-.
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Sturts Community Trust
ststement of Comprehensive Income (Including In¢ome and Expenditure Account)
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Group
2025
Group Assoclalion Association
2024
2025
2024
Total
Total
Total
Total
Turnover
3.791273
3,208,506
3,792,273
3.208.506
Cost of sales
{3.615.328) {3.280,8381 (3.605,092} {3.229.9881
Operating (deflclt) I surplus
176.945
72,332
187.181
21.482
T¢LIl comprehensfve Incomo for the
year
176.945
{72.3321
187,181
{21.4821
The income and expenditure account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing
operations.
26
The income and expenditure account was approved on ........ February 2026 and stgned on behalf of the
board by..
Mr Benjamln Mark Lloyd
The notes on pages 24 to 37 form part of these accounts.
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sturts Communlty Trust
Balance Sheet
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Company reglstratlon number: 08359958
Group
2025
GTOUP
2024
Association
2025
Association
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
6.386.018
6.449,864
6.386.018
6,449.864
6,386,018
6.449.864
6.386.018
6,449,864
Currenl assets
Stocks
Debtors
Investmenls
Cash at bank and in hand
70.473
426,665
73.707
213.247
70.473
488.329
604
543,450
73.707
250,540
604
584.082
10
544028
584,391
1.041.770
871,949
1,102,856
908.933
Credltors: amounts falllng due
within one year
12
{216.0261
(262.925)
(216,0261 {249.0591
Net current assets l (Ilabllltles)
825.744
609,024
886.830
659.874
Total assets less ¢urrMt liabilities
7.211.762
7.058.888
7.272.848
7,109,738
Credltofs: amounts falllng du• after
more than on& year
13
1790.310)
(814,381)
(790.310) {814.381)
Total net assets l (liabilltlesl
6.421.452
6.244,507
6.482,538
6.295.357
Reserves
Unreslricled funds
Restri￿ed funds
16
16
6A19.175
2.2TI
8.242,230
2.277
6,480.261
2,277
6,293,080
2.277
Total Res¢Nes
6.421.452
6.244.507
6,482.538
6.295.357
26
The financial statements were approved and autthyised for issue by the Board on ...... February 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by
Mr Benjamin Mark Ltyd
The notes on pages 24 to 37 fom part of these accounts.
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Sturts Community Trust
Statement of Changes in Reservos
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Group
Genèrnl
unreslricted fund
D8signated
￿n￿sIriCted
rml
fvnd
Total
At 1 September 2023
334,656
5.982.183
6.316,839
-surplus l (deficill for the
year
(135,140)
2,277
60.531
(72,332)
Total w>mprehen5iV•
Income
(135.140)
2.277
60.531
{72,332)
At 31 August and 1
September 2024
Surplus I Ideficitl for the
year
Total ¢omprehen$ive
Income
199.516
2.277
6.042.714
6,244.507
139.258
37,687
176,945
139.258
37.687
176,945
Al 31 August 2025
338.774
2.277
6.080.401
6,421,452
A$soGiation
Desgnated
unrestricted
hjnd
unre3tricte(l fvnd
fund
Total
At 1 September 2023
334.656
5.982.183
6.316,839
Surplus I (deficit) for the
year
(84.290)
2.277
60.531
(21.482)
Total Comprehensive
lTrGome
{84.290)
2,277
60,531
(21,482)
At 31 August and 1
September 2024
Surplus l {deficitl for the
year
Total comprehensive
in¢om•
250.366
2.277
6,042,714
6,295,357
149,494
37.687
187.181
149.494
37.687
187,181
At 31 August 2025
2.277
6.080,401
6,482,538
The notes on pages 24 10 37 fomi part ol rhese accounts.
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sturts Community Trust
Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Group
2025
Group
2024
Cash flow from ¢)perating acllvlties
17
129.130
211.501
Nel G•sh flow from operatlng actlvltles
129.130
211.501
Cash flow from Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Receipts from sale of tsngible fixed assets
Interest receivable and similar income
(74.597)
40S
150.207)
Nel cash flow from investing actlvltles
174.192)
{50.207)
Cash flow from financing adivities
Advancesl Repayment of loans and borrowings
Interest payable and similar charges
(39.951)
(55.350)
{36,372)
{54,768)
N•t cash Ilow from financing actlvltles
{95.301)
{91, 140)
Net increase l {decrease) In Gash and Cash
equivalents
{40.363)
70,154
Cash and eash equlvalents at 1 September
2024
584.391
514.237
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 August
2025
544.028
584.391
Cash and cash equivalents conslsts ot.
Cash at bank and in hand
544,028
584.391
Cash and cash équivalents at 31 August
2025
544.028
584,391
The notes on pages 24 to 37 fo￿ part of these accounts.
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Sumrn•ry of slgnmcant accountlng pollcles
lal Genoral infonnation and basis of pr•paratlon
Sturts Community Trust is a private registered provider of social housing in the United Kingdom.
The address of the registered office is given in the ￿gIStered provider infomation on page 1 of
these financial statements. The nature of the registered providerfs operations and principal
activities are. for the public benefit. lo relieve sickness. promote good health. provide social
housing andlor care to and advan￿ the education and training of people with a disability (whether
mental or physicall, the young. the old. or people otheNiise in need. in aecordance with the
principles of Dr Rudolph Steiner. particularty (wilhoul limitation) by the establishment and
maintenance of intentional commUnit￿S in the forn of villages. residential houses. day centres.
kindergartens, schrx)Is, colleges or other types of social andlor educational community, in which
beneficiaries live andlor work andlor lo which ttw otherwise resort. in community with persons
providing support {known as"Co-workers"l.
The registered provNJer conslilutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance wilh applicable accounting standards
including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Stondard Applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). the Statement of Recommended Practice for Social
Housing Providers 2018, and with the Accounling Oirecbon for private registered providers of
social housing in England 2022_ The financial statements are also prepared under the
requirements of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 and the Companies Acl 2006. The
financial slaternents have been prepared on a going concem basis under the historieal cost
convention, m¢>Jif*d to indude certain items al fair value. The financial statements are prepared
in sterling. whbch bs the funeth.onal cJJrrency of the registered provider, and roundgd to the nearest
The signrficanl a¢￿Unting policies applied in the preparation of Ihese financial statements are
set out below. These FM)licies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless
olheThvise slated.
(b) Group accounts
The registered provider is required by the Companies Act 2006 to prepare group a¢￿unts. The
consolidated accounis compnse the financial statements of Sturts Community Trust. and of its
subsidiary Twin Oaks {CtrHousingl Construction Ltd {registered company no 12040819).
(c) Tanglble fix•d assets
Individual fixed assets eosb'ng £1.OCM) or more are initially recorded al cost. ￿sS any subsequent
8￿mulated depreciation and subseqLWIt accumulated impairment losses.
(d) Depreciallon
Depreciation is K￿yIded on all tarKJible fixed assets. at rates calculated lo write off the cost, less
eslimaled ￿sIdUal value. of each asset on a systematic basis over its expecled useful lrfe as
follows..
Tools and equipment
20% reductng ba￿nce
Housing and other property
10- 50 years stravJht line
Furniture and r￿Ing$
20% reducing balance
Motor vehides
25% reducing balance
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
le) Impalrmenl
All fixed assets are considered for impairment annually and delailed reviews of assets for
pairment are carried out if there is an indication that impairnienl has 0￿Irred or rf they are not
being deprecialed.
{fj Current asset investments
Cu￿ent asset investments are Induded at the k)wer of cost and net realisable value I market
value.
Ig) Stocks
Stock consists of livestock. processed meat. other fann pfoduce, and bought farm shop slock.
Livestock, meat and produce are valued at estimated sales value ￿s$ estimated cost to sell.
Estimates are based upon published price lists from local Ma￿ets and national websites, along
with local krKMiledge and experience.
Shop stock is valued al the k)wer of cost and estimated selling price less cctsts to complete and
sell, after due regard for obsdete and slow-movirKJ Stocks. Cost is determined using the first-in.
frsl-out rnethod (FIFO).
(h) Debtors and creditors r•ceivablt I payable within one year
Debt¢ys and creditors with no ststed Inte￿$1 rate and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any k)sses arising from impainn8nt are recognised in the statement
of comprehensive income in other administratNe expenses.
Rights of social landlords to have improvement works carried out to properties by a third paty
{such as a local authority) are recognised as prepayrnents where payment has occurred in
advance of the works being carrred out and receipts in advance from the same third party
recognised as liabilities. Assets and liabilthes cff incom8 and expendbture are not offset.
(i) Cash and equivalents
Cash and eash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly
liquid investments that are readity convertÈbk to a known arnounl of cash and are subject to an
insbgnfficant risk of change in value.
li> Loans and borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowngs'are inilially recorded at fair value, nel of transaction costs. Interest-
bearing borrowngs are subsequently carried at amortised ￿St, with the difference betsveen the
proceeds. nel of transaction costs. and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a
charge to the Statement of Financial Activilies over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Concessionary k)ans include those payable to third parties which are interestfree or below market
interest rates and are received lo advance charitable purpjses. All loans are measured at cost.
lass impairment as perniitted by se¢b"on 34 of FRS 102.
Interest expense is recognised based on the effective interest method and is induded in interest
payable and similar charges.
8orrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the association has an unconditional right to
defer settlemenl of the liability for at least Iwelve month5 after the reporting dale.
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Staternents
Year Ended 31 August 2025
(k) Leases
Rentals payable and receivatAe under operating leases are Charged to the statement of
comprehensive in¢orne on a strawJht-line basts over the period ofthe lease.
(11 Tax
The aetivilies of Ihe registered provmjer are partialty exempt from VAT.
The Association is registered lor VAT and can recover VAT on a proportion of its purchases.
VAT incLbrred on purehases which i8 not recoverable is included a￿n9 with the expense to which
it relates. or the item acquired. in the income and expenditure account or balance sheet
respectivety.
(rn) Tumover and other Incom•
Tumover represents i￿1)me from the various activ[￿5 undertaken by the group. All income is
recognised once the associal￿n has gntyuement to the income. il is probable that the ir)come will
be re¢￿Ved and the amount of the income reeewable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recognised when the associatM)n has been notified in writing of boih the amount
and sethement dale. In the event that a donation is subject to condits'ons thal require a level of
performance by the association bef￿e the a$s￿latIOn is enkn.tled to the funds. the income is
deferred and not recognised until either those conditsons are fulty me( or the fuifilment of those
ondilions is wholly within the control of the association a￿1 li is probable that the$8 conditions
will be fulfilled in Ihe reporting period.
Grants are recognised when the association has an enliuement lo the funds and any conditions
linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and
are yel to be met. the ir￿)rne is recognised as a liability and induded on the balance sheet as
deferred income to be released.
Social housing grant ISHG) is recognised when recervable. Vrfhere developments have been
financed wholly or partly by SHG. the SPIG is reeognised as income. Housing association grants
are included under SHG headings. If housing properbes are disposed of. scKial housing grants
are repayable to the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) or subject to restrictions on use and
included wthin ueditors as part of a "Recycled Capilal Grant Funrf urKler most circumstances.
Deferred income represents arn￿nts received for future perh)ds and is released to incoming
resources in the period for which. it has been receNed. Such inc(xne is only deferred when:
- The donor specrf*s that the grant ￿ d¢ywtion must onty bè used in future accnunting periods..
or
- The donor has imposed conditions which must be befcffe the association has unconditional
entiuement.
Trading income is recognlsed as earried (that is. as the related 9Jods or services are rKovided).
Investment incorne is recognised on a receivable basts.
Income from eharitable and social IMwsÉng xtivities is recognised as eamed (as the related goods
or services are provided) under witract.
Other income is reeognised on a receivable basis.
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Sturts Communlty Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
{n) Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or ￿nStrUCtive obl￿allOn to that expenditure.
rt is probable settlement is required. and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are
allocated lo the appIThb￿ expenditure heading that a99regate similar costs tr) that calegory.
Where costs cannot be directty attributed to headings. they have been allocated on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources. with eentral staff costs allocated based on time spent, and
depreciation eharges allLxated on the F￿rtI￿ of the asset's use. Other support costs are
allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
These are costs incurred in attracling voluntary income. the management of investments and
those incurred in trading activrties that raise funds.
Charitable expendilure comprtses those costs incurred by the associati¢)n in the delivery of its
activities and services for its benefieiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated direcuy to
such activities and those costs ofan indirect nature necessary to support them.
These include the costs attribulable to the association's compliance w￿h constitutional and
stslutory requirements. includiry a￿lit. strategic management and board meetings and
reimbursed expenses.
lo) Pensions and other post4etlrement obllgatlons
The association operates a defined contributson pension scheme. Contributions are charged in
the slatemenl of finanoal activrties as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the
scheme.
(p) Reserves
Restricted reserves are those reserves which are onty expendable in accordance with the wishes
of the funder or regulatory b(xJy. Restricled resgrves indude funds raised in response lo a
specific appeal. Revenue and expendilure cannot be directly set against restricted reserves but
1$ taken through the statement of comprehensive income and then a transfer lo l from restricted
reserves are made as appropriate.
Unreslricled general reseNe - these funds can be used in accordance with the objKtives of the
Association at the discretion of the board.
Designated reserves are part of unrestn.cted reserves whieh have been designated by the Board
for a particular purpose. Such designations may be reversed by future Board decisions.
Oelails of reserves are shown in note 16.
(ql Going concem
The financial statements have been kyepared on a going concem basis. As expkined In the annual
report the board have considered Current risks. fijture uncertainty and the impact on the
association's operations and finances in the short to medium temi. In the opinion of the board, the
association has Suff￿lent WOTking capital to continue to meet its financial obligations and pay its
liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future and therefore the financial statements have
been prepared on a going concem basis. The board have considered the level of funds held and
the expected level of inwme aThJ expendrture for 12 months from authorising these financial
ststemenls. The bL*Jgeled income and expenditure are suffioent with the level of reserves held for
the a$swiation to be able to conlinue as a goirvJ concem.
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to Ihe Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Turnover, cost of sales. admlnlstrallve expendltuwe arKI operallng surplus l (deficit)
The assoualion has not provided irrformalion required by part 1 of the Accounting Direction for
so￿al Housing in England 2022 on the grwnds that it is small.
Social housing turnover and costs - Group and
Assoclatlon
2025
2024
Rents receivable excluding service charges
Service charges receivable
Revenue grants receivable
Capital grant5 receivable
Social housing acltvity expenditure
57S.996
253.793
42.S96
523,269
217,821
42,266
(1.242.819)
(1.156,047)
Operating surplus l {deficit} from social housirvJ aCtivit￿S
395.534
232,215
Net surplus I Idefic4t) from social 1K￿SIr￿j adivibes
1159.S831
70,953
losses
Accomrnodatlon owned
- Group and Association
Number of
units at
31 August
2025
Number of
unils at
31 August
2024
Completed units..
Social Housing
29
29
Surplus l {dofiGitl on ordinary activities - Group and A$s￿latIOn
Surplus l (deficit) on ordinary aclivities 1$ stated after charging l {creditirol:
2025
2024
Auditor's remuneration linduding expenses and
benefits in knndl for audit
27.800
22,330
Dep.reciation of rued assets
137,770
127,433
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Auditorfs remuneration . Group and Association
2025
2024
Fees payable to the Registered Providerfs auditor for the audit of the
Regi81ered Providerfs anwal accounts
27.800
22,330
Fees payable to the Registered Providerfs auditor for seplices other
than thosè of extemal audit
5.717
6.905
33.517
29,235
Board and k•y m•nagemenl petsonnel remunerali¢)n - Group and Association
The lolal remuneration fry key management perS￿ne1 amounted to £63.Ok (2024 - £155.3k).
Slaff costs- Group and Associatlon
The average number of employees. including members of the executwe team. calculated on a
full-time equivalent was 55 employees {2024 - 48).
The aggregatè remuneration of such empktryees was as folhM:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social secunty costs
Pension costs
1.405,771
124,657
21,705
1,281.235
103.871
22,451
1.552.133
1.407.557
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Tanglbl• fixed a$sets- housing propertles- Group and Asso¢latlon
Land and
buildings
Total
Cost:
Al 1 Seplernber 2024
Additions
Transfers
Al 31 August 2025
4.563.744
13.850
4.563.744
13,850
4.577.594
4.577.594
Depreciation..
Al 1 September 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 August 2025
648.637
80.424
729.061
648,637
80.424
729.061
Nel book value-
At 31 August 202S
3.848.533
3.848.533
Al 31 August 2024
3.915.107
3.915.107
Tangible flxed assets- olhor- Group and AssoGiatio
Lar￿ and
LwilJing5
Fumiture
and fittirb3S
Motor
v•hid•s
Twls and
•quipm8nt
Total
Cost or valuation..
At 1 September 2024
Additsons
Disposals
At 31 August 2025
2.702,683
20.815
221.424
69.745
26.072
12.745
83.072
105.451 3,099,303
13.860
60.747
12,745
119.311 3,147.305
2.723.498
221.424
Depreeiation..
At 1 September 2024
Charge for Ihe year
Eliminated on disposals
At 31 August 2025
279.303
28.509
187.628
6,759
42.913
10,800
12.072)
41.641
$4.702
11.278
564.546
57,346
(12.0721
609.820
307,812
194.387
65.980
Net l)ook vaue".
At 31 August 2025
2.415.686
27,037
41.431
53.331 2,537.485
At 31 August 2024
2.423.380
33.796
26.832
50.749 2,534,757
Totsl fixed assets..
2025
2024
Housing propetties
Olher
3.848.533
2.537.485
3.91S.107
2,534.757
6,386,018
6.449.864
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial SL*ements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
10 Dèbtors
Group
202S
Group
2024
AssKiatlon
2025
Association
2024
Trade deblors
Prepayments and accfued income
Olher debtors
VAT recoverable
Amounts owed by subsidiary
304,734
42.764
79,167
171.271
5.727
35.842
407
304.734
42.764
79.123
171.271
5,727
32.134
407
41.001
61.708
426,665
213.247
488,329
250.540
11 Current asset investments- Group and Assoclatlon
2025
2024
Listed investments
604
604
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
2025
Grwp
2024
Asso¢iati¢>n Association
2025
2024
Bank loans
Trade creditors
Concgssionary loans
Other tsxation and social security
Other credit¢XS
Accnjals
Deferred ineome
VAT Liability
24.221
48.774
2.000
27.941
27.151
64.466
19,754
1.719
38,101
60.069
4.000
28.939
49,395
40.710
41.711
24,221
48.774
2.000
27.941
27.151
64.466
19.754
1,719
38,101
46,203
4,000
28,939
49,395
40,710
41,711
216.026
262.925
216,026
249,059
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Sturts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
13 Creditors: amounts falllng due after moro than one year- Group and Assoclatlon
2025
2024
Bank loans
concession￿ loans
$86,773
203.537
608.844
205.537
790.310
814.381
Bank loans are secured with fixed and floating charges against ihe freehold propety of the
housing association.
14 Leases- Group and Assoclatlon
Operating leases- lessee
Total future minimum lease payments under nOn-cancellab￿ operating leases are as follows:
2025
2024
Not later than one year
Later than one and not later than five years
Lalgr than five ye
7.497
5,325
5,906
7.927
12.822
13.833
15 Pension and other schemes- Group and Assoclatlon
The housing assoaation operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost
charge for the year represents contributions payable by the housing association to the Sche￿
and amounted to £21.70512024 - £22.451).
Contributions totslling £Nil {2024 - £4.980> were payable to the scheme at the year end and are
included h￿thIn other credilors.
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Sturt5 Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 August 2025
16 R*s•trv•$
For•rnrd
01m￿24 hi¢iNM Trwsfw* Gths I ILoss•sl 3110W2025
UnrnstriGted Funds
G8n¢r81 unr¢stythd fu
199.516 3.TT2278 13.4W2.7821
1140.2371
338.774
D•8ign¥t•d unmtri¢i•d fvthd*
Bènevolent fijnd
Swial fund
Propty captial luTrS
Pmpwty m¥intenan¢e fund
l ente￿nse caprtal fund
PLqnned and t￿tal ma￿1•￿¢0
12.7WI
{10.1971
1108.9331
432.945
18.887
5.455,688
42.881
22.(
1L*.L
3,102
5.494.lJ)2
28,517
12,lYXI
108.CW)
25.981
70.619
15.0￿)
10.[￿*)
R4¥tyi¢t•d fvnds
19.995
119.9951
Acttssth Vegeta￿e￿￿￿Try &y41
2277
6244.9)7 3.M.273 {3.615.Y281
6.421.452

Sturts Community TNst
Notes to the Financial StatemtAt8
Year Ended 31 August 2025
Unr•th¢W Fyn¢ls
General unre51rKted furyj
334.656 3.189.206 I3.￿.¥￿11
IUl.1251
199.516
Oesignaled Unres1￿¢1•dfj￿nd•
Benevolent fund
>xial fund
Plopoty capnal fu
Property maintenaKefund
415222
132.829)
121.9531
1107.3291
17.4631
14,
397.093
3.102
5.494,W2
28.517
12.0
IOB.O
5,566,951
31.370
PIHnned a￿j￿￿￿￿1 rnairter
108.wj
Garden irnprovements
Accessibk Yewatr￿e GYtrhirvJforal
io.c
110.fK#)I
16.943}
2.277
6.316B39 3.208.5C6 {3280.838}
6.244.507
Theskth pwwxesk¥*thKh thelLrth we to 85 k*v*".
crA¥orkers￿3l fund.The soaal fvnd C￿ forlo cal£rforex(wknal LifLJJrr*artos ofthiw n88d.
PTOWty ¢*Pit¥l ￿Nd. Thts furf been tstaied tornfrt the vdI*￿1and trA￿d￿lA$held by tsTrust. net 0f￿Y b* b3ns arwj tBLqt
8ns (Yjtyt8rKY￿￿ atthe b*4n¢8 shoetdate.

Sturts Community Trnst
Notes to the Financial Statsments
Y8ar End8d 31 Auyu8t2025
SocKg1 enterpw ¢aprf81 fund. esi8tytsW to*y#ytfith¢• rel*1 to￿1￿$ and The Fannywd PT*t.
fund en5ure5 re%Jurces are sel aside t0fir￿￿ ￿frastructLYe fatm tyji￿ry erthmrnents. and ithlNes n akgnment *ith
th¢ organisation's $¢Y¢n.ye* k48n. It *0 $6rv¢$8s • ftyJrN#•kn fvThJBw efft#ts.
¢omp1lante￿th the Homes stsntsth.
¢*rr
Rwnis•d F¢Jnvard
G*ns1 ILoss•sl 3110812025
01m12014
Un￿trIct4￿ F￿dI
Ge￿¥1 unresltithd furrfj
2&1.￿ 3.712.278 13.482.547)
{14OXJn
399.861
D•tslgnatqd unr•thd•dlurwJs
8￿@V￿*￿fUn4
&xial fund
Prowty capita fund
pffjF￿ maintgnance fun
S¢¢ial entfrpri%gr8pit¥l fund
Planned and cydKal rnwnlenanLYJ
12.rn)1
110.197)
1106.9331
1636)
432.945
18.887
5,455.688
42.881
22.000
1￿.[￿)0
3.102
5.494.ID2
28.517
12.1
25.981
70.619
15,LbJ
10.LN
R4slrfct4d lunds
Cabin
19.9
119,9951
2.277
Z277
6.295,351 3.792.273 13.flJ5.IJY21
6.481538

Sturts Comrnunity Trust
Notes to the Financlal Statomo
Year Ended 31 Augu$t 2025
Other
Gth5 1 ILoss•sI 3110112024
UnrMlrkt•d Fund•
G•nBf81 Un￿strthd fLknJ
334.￿ 3.189286 13.013.451)
{2X).125)
2￿.366
Oqsigna¢•d ￿nI•￿triE1•d
Benevdentfund
SDcial fur
Prowrty captal luNJ
Prorffj maintenance
s¢¢￿1 wiwpri*tsptsl fur
Pknod and cydical mainténar
415.rL2
{32.B29)
121.9531
1107.3291
.4831
14.ItXI
25.055
34.370
397.093
3.102
5.494.002
28.517
12.000
1(*.￿0
S,566.%1
12.000
10B.LUO
G¥den Irrwo¥eTh*nts
ACcessi￿e ve9eL4b￿￿￿AITrj
10,CUI
(10.(K#)}
16.9431
22TI
6.316.￿ 32v8.%￿ (3x9.9081
6.295,357

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Slurts Community Trust
Notes to the Financial Staternents
Year Ended 31 August 2025
17 Reconclllatlon of operating Surp1￿ l (deficitl to cash flow from operatlng actlvitles (group)
2025
2024
Surplus l {deflcll} for the year
176.945
(72,332)
Deprethation
Investment incorne
Financ8 Costs
(Gains) I losses on investments
(Profit) I loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Ilncrease} l Decrease in slocks
Ilncrease} l Decrease in debt¢ys
Increase l {Decreasel in creditors
Increase l {Decreasel in deferred income
Net cash flow from operating actlvltles
137.rio
127.433
55,350
54.768
3.234
(213.4181
{9.0621
21,957
129.130
113.097)
37.293
38.901
38.535
211.501
18 Related party transactlons - Association
During the year the Trust made the following related party transactions:
Slgnpost HR Solutions
(A company in which C Darby-Jenkins. a member of the Board of the housing association. is a
director and shareholder)
Fees for HR services were eharged to the housing associalion during Ihe year totalling £5,069
{2024 - £5.198). At the balance sheet date. the amount due to Signpost HR Solutions was £Nil
(2024 - £6381.
Twln Oaks {Co•Housing) Construdion Limited
{Subsidiary)
During Ihe year advances of £20,707 {2024 - £41,000) were made to Twin Oaks (Co-Housingl
Construction Ltd from Sturts Communty Trust. The amount due from Twn Oaks (Co-Housingl
constructi￿ Limbted at the balance sheet date is £61,708 {2024: £41,001).
Related ￿nefiCIarieS
During the year two beneficiaiTres of the Association seryices were related to members of the
Board. The transactions were made on tem)s equivalent to those that prevail in an ami's length
transaction.
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