The New Blendworth Centre Limited
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31[st] May 2025
Charity Number: 1152182 Company Number: 6601869
The New Blendworth Centre Limited
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31[st] May 2025
Contents
| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
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| Report of the trustees | 2 – 7 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 - 16 |
The New Blendworth Centre Limited Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31[st] May 2025
Reference and administrative information
Charity name: The New Blendworth Centre Limited Charity registration number: 1152182 Registered company number: 6601869 Registered office and Blendworth Lane operational address: Horndean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0AA
Board of trustees:
Mr J. Crowter (Chair) Mr M.A. Wills Mrs B.A. Riley Ms K.M. O’Brien Mr J.R. Tickell Mr D. Humphries (appointed on 13 November 2024)
Secretary
Mrs J.B. Plested
Senior management team
Ms E.A. Smout Mr M.A. Wills Mrs T. H. Jakovljevic
Independent examiner – Alasdair Weaks, TC Group, TC SWP Ltd, Suffolk House, George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0YN
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The trustees who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31st May 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
Our Aims and Objectives
Purposes and aims.
Our Charity’s purpose and aims are set out in the objects contained in the company’s Memorandum of Association.
The New Blendworth Centre is a day provision for adults with varying degrees of learning difficulties/disabilities.
The Centre continues to promote the cause of adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, by enabling those people to develop individual aims, achieve those aims and in so doing gain self-respect, confidence and selfesteem within a semi-sheltered work orientated environment. This is achieved by the following therapeutic activities:
Horticulture
Within the Centre grounds there is a small nursery outlet with many polytunnels, prop houses and potting sheds, which facilitates the beneficiaries’ daily activities. These activities range from seed sowing, plant cuttings, potting on and cleaning stock as well as generally keeping the nursery and display areas clean and tidy. The end product of these activities can be purchased by the general public in our nursery shop.
Outreach
Outreach garden maintenance activities are undertaken by small, supervised teams within the local community. Supervised teams also deliver leaflets within the local community for businesses and local parish councils.
Ensuring our work delivers our aims
We review our aims, objectives, and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous twelve months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help.
The review also helps us ensure our aims, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The focus of our work
Our main objective for the year continued to be promoting and supporting the cause of people with learning difficulties. The strategies we used to meet these objectives include:
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Providing a range of services which people with learning difficulties can access;
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Focussing upon each individual’s aims and objectives.
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Working in partnership with other agencies to ensure that the Centre continues to meet the needs of its beneficiaries.
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How our activities deliver public benefit
The activities described above provide a full day’s occupation which not only develops the skills and selfesteem of our beneficiaries but enables them to appreciate the wider community who work with us on a daily basis as we deliver leaflets, carry out ground’s maintenance for the local community and interact with the general public who visit us.
Achievements
In early 2024 the Trustees discussed the potential and feasibility of rebuilding the centre with a new building that would both futureproof the charity and make the new building both more user friendly and more environment friendly.
It was agreed amongst the Trustees that in order to get a better understanding of costs to undertake this project that we would have to spend money on the necessary works required to get to this stage, we would then know if the project was feasible from a fundraising perspective and also if the application would be accepted or meet with objection from the local planning authorities and community.
A meeting was then arranged with architects Re-Format to discuss the idea of how the potential new building would look and what works would be required to be undertaken regarding surveys etc to get the Charity in a position where we could apply for planning.
Various meetings followed throughout the year with architects, surveyors and the local authority. The relevant surveys were undertaken which included ecology and tree surveys with also a building survey and landscape design survey to meet the criteria to submit firstly a pre planning application followed by a full planning application later, after initial thoughts were considered arising from the pre planning application.
We were also furnished with an estimated cost to complete the building based on the design by the architects, this estimate was given by Ascia Construction and was based on costs at the time the estimate was given, and this was roughly £1.5 million pounds. The benefits of a new purpose built building would not only serve the charity for many years to come, but would also have facilities for wheelchair users, a designated first aid room and also utilise solar power to generate our own electricity and water harvesting for the garden nursery outlet, we feel that a new building would also appeal more to potential new service users and also local authorities looking to place their clients.
In October 2024 a full planning application was lodged on behalf of the charity by Richard Goodall of Advoco planning and in March 2025 the Charity was granted full planning permission. With full planning permission now granted the attention will focus on how we potentially raise the significant amount to cover the build costs and realise the dream of a new Building.
The Charity has also undertaken with a Health and Safety consultant, bespoke training courses in Health and Safety in the workplace and manual handling for all beneficiaries. This was delivered in an easy-to-understand format and was enjoyed by all the beneficiaries who also received a competence certificate at the end of it. This is something the charity aim to undertake on a biannual basis.
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Total review of all Health and safety procedures and HR with staff handbook etc being updated. This has led to a major awareness for both staff and beneficiaries alike both at the centre and activities undertaken away from the centre. Signage, Health and Safety policy, risk assessments, staff handbook, HR policy and staff training have been reviewed to keep abreast of legislation. Training in the form of toolbox talks for all beneficiaries has also been introduced for awareness.
The Charity continues to be held with great affection within the local community, with many positive comments and support from both existing and new customers who access our services for garden maintenance or nursery customers purchasing plants. Many of our customers have great interaction with the beneficiaries at the centre or when out doing our garden maintenance, this in turn has a positive effect on our beneficiaries with social interaction and the feeling of self-worth that they may otherwise not experience.
The Charity as always will continue in its aim to ensure that all beneficiaries have both the freedom and confidence to thrive in a safe and managed environment and ensure that both parents and carers are given the help and support they so valuably deserve.
The number of beneficiaries at the Charity is currently forty-five, an increase of three since last year. Our current staffing levels are nine and made up of four full time equivalents and five part time. The trustees feel that this is acceptable for the day to day running of the Charity.
Financial review
Principal funding sources
We continue to work in close co-operation with Hampshire County Council Social Services department. Their continuing sponsorship of the beneficiaries’ placements contributes greatly to the provision of the appropriate facilities and opportunities that we offer.
Performance
Incoming resources for the year were £454,522 (2024: £442,287), with total resources expended of £423,429 (2024: £407,342).
Financial position
At 31[st] May 2025 the Charity held fixed assets of £43,626 (2024: £55,543) and cash at bank of £291,077 (2024: £261,048). Total funds were £360,320 (2024: £329,227).
Reserve policy
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a level of six months’ income. This is to ensure that we can continue to provide services to our beneficiaries in the case of a lack of, or change in pattern of, funding. This would also provide sufficient resource to cover the winding down costs should the Charity be unable to continue. Whilst our current reserves are greater than this, the trustees are budgeting for future staff salary increases, a general increase in operating costs and planned future investment in the Charity’s premises.
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Plans for the future.
The focus as always will be on improving the Charity facilities that are on offer to our beneficiaries. These will include improvements around the Centre to enhance the beneficiary experience. Some of the main investments will be to maintain the following.
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Now that planning has been approved to replace the existing old building, focus will be on accessing grants and large donors to raise the necessary monies to fund the project.
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Health and safety.
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Improving walkways within the tunnels and around the site and general improvements that always benefit the beneficiaries, staff and public.
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Continuing to work with mainstream and special needs schools with the aim to offer work experience for their pupils.
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Ensuring that our fleet of vehicles is up to the required standard and replacing as necessary.
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Doing all we can to improve energy efficiency within our buildings.
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Enquiries as to the benefits of solar panels, currently on hold due to rebuild feasibility.
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Moving away from petrol/diesel gardening equipment to more environmentally friendly batteryoperated gardening equipment.
Structure, governance and management.
Governing document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 23[rd] May 2008 and registered as a charity on 24[th] May 2013. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The directors of the company are also Charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s Articles are known as members of the board. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the members of the board are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next annual general meeting.
Trustee induction and training
Most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity, having been encouraged to interact with the day to day running of the Centre. The Charity has an open door policy to all members.
New trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a short training session to familiarise themselves with the Charity and the context in which it operates. This will include the following:-
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The obligations of board members;
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The main documents which set out the operational framework for the Charity including the Memorandum and Articles;
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Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts;
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Future plans and objectives.
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Risk management
The board has conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, which is reviewed on an annual basis. In particular, all staff and volunteers have undergone relevant checks and training appropriate to working with vulnerable people.
Organisational structure
The New Blendworth Centre Limited has a board of trustees, the number of which shall not be less than three who meet every four months, who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. At present, the board has six members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the Charity.
The Centre manager and senior management team have responsibility for the day to day operational management of the Centre, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensuring that the team continue to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.
Related parties
The New Blendworth Centre Association (The Association) is a separate entity with different controlling personnel and was set up primarily to support The New Blendworth Centre. The Association's sole purpose is to own the freehold of the land on which the Centre can operate in perpetuity at no rent. The Association organises and holds fundraising activities in support of the Charity and also organise social activities for the Charity's beneficiaries, their families and friends.
Responsibilities of the board of trustees
The board (who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law and are set out on page one) is responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Charity’s trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the board of trustees is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to assume that the Charity will continue on that basis.
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Responsibilities of the board of trustees (continued)
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by the board of trustees on 19 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr M.A. Wills – Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED
I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31st May 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 16.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Alasdair Weaks ACA TC Group TC SWP Ltd Suffolk House George Street Croydon Surrey CR0 0YN
Date: 19 February 2026
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31st MAY 2025
| Income and expenditure account Notes Income Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Funding from Social Services Income from other trading activities Plant sales Contract gardening work Investment income and interest Total income Expenditure on charitable activities: Operation of day centre 2 Total expenditure Net income Transfers between funds Net movement in funds for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ 3,841 12,658 343,658 - 58,337 - 27,409 - 8,619 - |
Total 2025 £ 16,499 343,658 58,337 27,409 8,619 454,522 423,429 423,429 31,093 - 31,093 319,227 350,320 |
Total 2024 £ 24,638 332,523 54,832 29,156 1,138 |
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| 441,864 12,658 |
442,287 | ||
| 404,753 18,676 |
407,342 | ||
| 404,753 18,676 |
407,342 | ||
| 37,111 (6,018) |
34,945 | ||
| - - |
- | ||
| 37,111 (6,018) 319,227 10,000 |
34,945 294,282 |
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| 356,338 3,982 |
329,227 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MAY 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 5 Debtors 6 Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 7 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity: Unrestricted funds 8 Restricted funds 8 |
£ £ 43,626 40,434 291,077 331,511 (14,817) 316,694 360,320 356,338 3,982 360,320 2025 |
£ £ 55,543 35,988 261,048 297,036 (23,352) 273,684 329,227 319,227 10,000 329,227 2024 |
£ £ 55,543 35,988 261,048 297,036 (23,352) 273,684 329,227 319,227 10,000 329,227 2024 |
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| 329,227 | |||
| 319,227 10,000 |
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| 329,227 |
For the year ending 31 May 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors’ responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The trustees have prepared these accounts in accordance with section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 138 of the Charities Act 2011. These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company.
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 19 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr M.A. Wills - Trustee
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The charitable company is a public benefit entity and has prepared its financial statements 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 1st January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
The charity has taken advantage of exemptions available within Update Bulletin 1 of FRS102 and has not prepared a statement of cash flows.
The trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. After making enquiries, the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity that the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services or facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. On receipt, donated services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised as expenditure in the period of receipt.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - cont.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
Expenditure on charitable activities 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 the associated support costs.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance Plant & machinery 25% reducing balance Computer equipment 25% reducing balance
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. As there are currently no long term financial instruments, the transaction value and settlement value will be the same.
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
2 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Horticultural supplies 29,637 - Transportation costs 30,692 - Equipment maintenance and running costs 11,895 - Centre maintenance & upgrade costs 10,396 - Staff salaries 246,399 - Staff pension contributions 4,614 - Protective clothing 534 - Waste removal 1,716 - Other beneficiaries costs 3,500 - Depreciation 13,903 - Loss / (profit) on disposal of assets - - Rent & rates 5,921 - Light & heat 10,746 - General, office & communications 6,432 - Insurance 14,613 - 6,401 - Trustees' indemnity insurance 726 - Professional fees 5,249 - Bank charges 1,379 - New building feasibility study - 18,676 404,753 18,676 3 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR The result for the year is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Loss / (profit) on disposal of assets Independent examiner and accountancy fees Examiner's fees Accounts preparation 4 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs STAFF COSTS Accountancy & book keeping Total |
Unrestricted £ 29,637 30,692 11,895 10,396 246,399 4,614 534 1,716 3,500 13,903 - 5,921 10,746 6,432 14,613 6,401 726 5,249 1,379 - |
Restricted £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18,676 |
Total 2025 £ 29,637 30,692 11,895 10,396 246,399 4,614 534 1,716 3,500 13,903 - 5,921 10,746 6,432 14,613 6,401 726 5,249 1,379 18,676 |
Total 2024 £ 33,056 28,711 12,295 13,230 235,640 3,851 830 2,280 4,076 18,132 142 3,942 20,572 3,245 15,301 6,069 719 3,762 1,489 - |
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| 404,753 | 18,676 | 423,429 | 407,342 | |
| 2025 £ 13,903 - 800 2,712 |
2024 £ 18,132 142 715 2,510 |
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| 2025 £ 233,753 12,646 4,614 |
2024 £ 222,994 12,646 3,851 |
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| 251,013 | 239,491 |
The average monthly number of full and part-time, temporary and permanent staff for the period was:
| Direct and administrative activities No employees were paid at a rate of over £60,000 per annum. |
9 | 10 |
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
| 5 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer Equipment £ Cost Opening balance 1,040 Additions - Closing balance 1,040 Depreciation Opening balance 440 Charge for the year 150 Closing balance 590 Net Book Value At 31st May 2025 450 At 31st May 2024 600 6 DEBTORS Trade debtors Other debtors VAT Prepayments and accrued income 7 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and taxes Other creditors and accruals 8 STATEMENT OF FUNDS At 1st June 2024 Income £ £ Restricted funds New building 10,000 12,658 Unrestricted funds General fund 319,227 441,864 Total funds 329,227 454,522 |
Motor vehicles £ 123,971 - 123,971 83,533 10,110 93,643 30,328 40,438 Expenditure £ (18,676) (404,753) (423,429) |
Plant & machinery £ 136,318 1,986 138,304 121,813 3,643 125,456 12,848 14,505 2025 £ 35,366 1,133 - 3,935 40,434 2025 £ 7,703 3,250 3,864 14,817 Transfers £ - - - |
Total £ 261,329 1,986 |
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| 263,315 | |||
| 205,786 13,903 |
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| 219,689 | |||
| 43,626 | |||
| 55,543 | |||
| 2024 £ 33,567 - - 2,421 |
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| 35,988 | |||
| 2024 £ 10,576 3,934 8,842 |
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| 23,352 | |||
| At 31st May 2025 £ 3,982 356,338 |
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| 360,320 |
The general fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.
The restricted new building fund is for the investigative costs associated with determining costs and feasibility of potentially building a new all-purpose building.
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
9 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Income Donations and legacies Funding from Social Services Income from other trading activities Plant sales Contract gardening work Investment income and interest Total income Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities: Operation of day centre Total expenditure Net income Transfers between funds Net movement in funds for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ 4,638 20,000 332,523 - 54,832 - 29,156 - 1,138 - |
Total 2024 £ 24,638 332,523 54,832 29,156 1,138 |
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| 422,287 20,000 |
442,287 | |
| 407,342 - |
407,342 | |
| 407,342 - |
407,342 | |
| 14,945 20,000 |
34,945 | |
| 10,000 (10,000) |
- | |
| 24,945 10,000 294,282 - |
34,945 294,282 |
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| 319,227 10,000 |
329,227 |
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THE NEW BLENDWORTH CENTRE LIMITED
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06601869)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31st MAY 2025
10 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| YSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | |||
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| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 31st March 2025 |
Unrestricted funds £ 43,626 327,529 (14,817) |
Restricted funds £ - 3,982 - |
Total £ 43,626 331,511 (14,817) |
| 356,338 | 3,982 | 360,320 |
11 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
One of the trustees, Mr M Wills, works at the Centre. He receives no remuneration for acting as a trustee, but is paid a salary of £43,619 for his work with the beneficiaries. Mr Wills worked with the organisation for many years prior to the Centre becoming a charity. Following discussions with the Charity Commission when registering as a charity, the board of trustees felt that the knowledge and experience that Mr Wills has would be invaluable to the board and vital to the development of the Centre. The board review this situation on a regular basis to ensure that the arrangement continues to be in the best interest of the charity and its beneficiaries. No other trustees receive any remuneration or benefits.
During the year, no travelling expenses (2024 - nil) were reimbursed to the trustees for travelling to board meetings.
12 COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The New Blendworth Centre is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute up to £1 to the assets of the company, if it should be wound up, for the payment of the liabilities of the company.
13 RELATED PARTIES
The New Blendworth Centre Association (The Association) is a separate entity with different controlling personnel and was set up primarily to support The New Blendworth Centre. The Association has a common trustee with the Charity. The Association's sole purpose is to own the freehold of the land on which the Centre can operate in perpetuity at no rent. The Association organises and holds fundraising activities in support of the charity and also organise social activities for the charity's beneficiaries, their families and friends.
Due to the nature of the land and the use to which it is put, measuring the amount of economic benefit received by the charity would be difficult to assess with any degree of accuracy without incurring significant costs. No value has therefore been attributed to the provision of rent free accommodation received from The Association.
The Association uses the charity's facilities for their general meetings and have a store room on the site for which no charge is made.
During the year, the Charity received £570 (2024: £570) general donation from the Association and £12,568 (2024 - £10,000) from Mr Andy Williams, the Chair of the Association, to fund a feasibility study into potentially constructing a new all-purpose building at the Centre.
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