REGISfERED COMPANY NUMBEIL. 08385640 (Engl#Dd and Waks) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1152313 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AI¥D UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr MARCH 2025 FOR )UGHBOROUGH COmMuNf CENTRE 38 Tamwortb Road CRO IXU
coNrENTS OF THE Fll¥ANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31sf MARCH 2025 Page Rert ofthe Trnstees I to 4 Independent EumiD¢S Report Statement of FinaD¢ial Aetiviti Balanee Sheet Notss to the FknaD¢ial Statements 8 to 13 Detsiled Statement of FfiDancial A¢tivltk8 14 to 15
REPORT OF THK TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED31ST MARCH 21ll5 The who are also dirtlY5 of the tharity the Pur[K of the Cmpanies A¢t 21X)6, present their reFK)rt with the fjnancial statements of the th*ity for the year 3 1st Mayrh 2025. Tr trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporttng by Charities: Statemfflt of Recommended Practice appli¢able to charities pr¢paring their accounts in acwrdance with the Financia] Rewrting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). Obje¢tiY¢s and aims The trusttts ¢onfirni that they have had du¢ regud to the Chatity colnmon,S guidance OD public benefit wh¢n reviewing the CharRty's aims and obj#tives and ID pkning pth1t1 and priorities for the year. The main objectives of the charity are to: a) Enrich the lives of the peopl¢ on the Loughbugb e5We: b) Relieve poverty. dislre&s and stress to peopk: ) Further the education of all age groups. d) Provide recreatioo aud leisure tttne facilities in the int¢r¢st of social welfare: . e) tmprove the ndItIOnS of life for wple 00 the estate: and O Provide management and delivery of services at the Max Roach Centre with the atm of improving access, educatio traioin& ]luSIvenesS and quality of play opp1¢5 for cbildren O-19 and their families.
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Charltsbk actfvlties Loughborough Community Centre (LCQ closed 2(r24r25 iD4psitive financial FK)sitsryL Teturning to surplus following a small deficit in 2023r24. ]ncome and expeDditiue both w. more than doub]ll income over the ptst six yea Teflectiog the expansioD of our rA1Lwn1ty offer and the trust plxe41 in us by funders and rArtheI% We continue to operate prUdtlY. maiDtsining healthy rwffves we(kMniDalltty in bank bfilances that provide resi]ience While funding ren] com11]Ve aDd the 10M1¢ climate Uncert ow 5.year rAKe inv¢stment from Impact OD Urban Health continues to underpiti Stability. supry)rting both service d¢livery and or8aDisaknonal devel(ynenL Our financi strdtrgy priorities are: Sustaining lon¥-t¢rni core fimdiDg . Diversifying income through new paerShipS with a playwund redevelopment that will wv¢ as a cornerstone investment in our future. Securing long.t¢rni tenur¢ of the site remai a key goal to unlo¢k capital investment and ensure sustainlI1ty. OrganisatiOD Overvlew Founded in 1981 after the Brixton UtYising4 LCC w&s buih on rEsiJi¢wiustiK and hope. FOT over four decath4 we have Provided a safe space for ¢hildro4 young pwk, and families to play. iery and tbrivc. Operating from the Max Roach Centre with security of a ten"ye4r lease. our wOgraeS rth wjvaty. ta(le Isolatio aod foster wellbeing through education. play, and xcess to SUPF Our Mbslon 'To creats a safe space wkn cbil(ts young pwle familie5 can Lixne togethff to pjay, learn and thrive.. K¢y Achievements 20242025 a) Growth and Strategic Developnentr • Tlvo new strategie partnershi focwed on amet developmenL mentsl health, and wellbein& • Reviewed and Eated our Stiwic Plan to guide the Dext pbase of OTganisational growth. . Enhanced internal sy leadership Caty. and stsff wellbeing suptffj thanks to knipact OD Urban Health. b)Financial and Organisational Health: • Returned to Surp1 and str¢ngth¢n¢d reserves. • Positive Ofsted inspection resultr. Rosebuds Preschool rated "GO1. (Jan 21Y25). ¢) Community Programmes: Extension of the Afterschool Club. • Youth focused wovisio Our programmes rexhed 698 childten and young pe(yle. proinotimg inclusio creativity. and OppOrn1ty. Rosebuds Presch1 (2.5 yrs) Holiday & Play Projecl ((k13 yrs) Afterschool Club (&13 yrs) Page 3
Famity Suwort Targeted activities such as Dads, Time and Stay & Play sl0n$ emotM)naL wacticaL and parental needs. The M&x Roach windr$b Children's Festival A flagship aDDuAI event that attr&ts over 3(M) prtICiP with a grand eod of summer Weeken 10 partner OrganiOn4 and Supp by Arts C(Mmcil EnglaD(l Mom B(M)ks aDd Big Lal Impart Nortb Brixton. The powerful event educates and commemorntes the legacy of the Windrush Generatio while celebrating the creativity, h¢ritage. Impad and PerfOrnI¢t Our Lmpact Framew(x and of Change, devekpl with constht Miranda W have strngthened how we evidence su¢ces& . Key Outcomes (2024125): . Have fun • Make friends • IncTe&sed confidence • New skill development and creative karniDg • Access to timely peer and specialist sup • Greater wellbeing and peace of miDd We published OUT Impxt R¢y)rt 2024r25, which ddaijs these outcomes and provides data.led evidence of ¢onm]unity i¢fiL Workforce and Wellbeing Our strength lies in our people: • 467 volunteers supported our projcct 16 employees • 83% female • 75Vo with depen • 42Vo part-time 580h studying or iti training . 330/• hybrid workiDg. Our Wellbein& Personal and ProftssioDal D2veliynent Policy (2024) embeds a holistic approach across pbysical, mentaL and financial healdL Higbligbts: • Dedicated trniDing and wellbeing ixet • Flexil)Ic working aDd FrffflDaDce-linked iDcentives • Staff bonding and continuing professional deVelOnCt (First Ai4 BUD Day4 laIS). "I've never for aD employer that puts wch care into stsff weillKl- Busine&s Admin (2025). Food, Health and CommuDity ConnettiOD Food Teniains c¢ntral to our comtnunity approaclL Through the con• of 'Seed to Pla., we teach sustainable food growin& cookery. and entrepreneurship. (kn partnathips with The Felix Project and Hcalthy Living Platforni ensure nutritious meals and reduce fl1 insecurity. In 2024. young peIe showLZ8ed to Levi eatIng laX Roxh Reggae-Reggae Burgers" a celebration of foo culture. and enterpri. We employ a Commimty Cook who provides healthy meals during play and afteTscknI sessiotJÉ. while Our Pamily Support'l eam identifies and supports families fr¥ing fcM)d illsecurity. Partnenhips and RttoRnltlon Collaboration continues to define our su¢cc&s. Key higbligbts include: • Lead Research Partner. Investigating the irnpxt of greffl spaces on ¢hildrn's mettlal bealth (Sept 2024). • P8rticipation in The Childhood T Youth Summit (Mar 2025). Page 3
• IA)ndon Play Award8 (Ckt 20241 Best Hick Award (Oct 2024)- re1s1ng creativity and youth leadership. "Moy Roach is a speaalplac4 youfvl the senfe ofcommwuty andculhwe AT soon aly enler.. L(Kal Partner, 2024 Futsre PlaDS L(y)king ahead to our 45th anniversary. our will be • Extending ow tenure at the Max Roa¢h Centre • Progressing ourAdventsre Playground capital r*ve10llt • strength¢nin8 wellbein& trainin& and leadership pipelines Through continued Collaboratio inM1vatio and C(Inmlty spiri¢ we will sustsin our mission to ensure that every chil4 young person, and famity in Brixton bas a to play. I and thriv¢. Impact Statement "Our activities at LCC contioue to Strengthen the local ¢uwnuDity. ¢re&in8 1vp(Wttrri for mectiO growth. and wellb¢in& As we move into our 45th yew. we celebTate the ¢hildrtty young pw>k, and families who nuke the M&x Roach Centre the rattl cariDg place it is." Chair of Loughimjrougb Community Centre (2025) Page 3
U)uGlIROUGH CONIMUM CEKlliE . REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 REEw Reserves lleY The charity had closing free reserve5 of £165572 at 31 2(Y25. It is th¢ policy of the tnths to hold free reserves to enable the runni of the charity to be met for a lod of 6 months. Governing doeument on l Febnwy 2013. On 6 June 2013 it was regist wilh the Cbarity commissio taking over the assets of the previous cbffity of th¢ same Dame (cknarity number 287995) whith w&s dissolved on 10 March 2014. Organiry*tional strueture Registered Company Dumber 08385640 (England and Wal¢s) Registered Charity number 1152313 Reglstered offiee Roach One (Yckxk Club Wiltshire Road London SW9 7NE Trnstees Ms M Denis Ms M Naicker Ms K Evans Ms N Ivey Ms T Laven&r (resign 122.25) JWJRoome Mrs N Elfaki (appointed 12.1124) Independent Erdminer Andrew Thurburn & Co CbarteTed Accountants 38 Tamwofih Road Croydon Su CRO IXU 231,,12g Approved by order of the board of trusteas on ..... . .... ......... ................... and signed on its behalf by: JWJRoome-Tn Pag¢ 4
INDEPENDE EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LOUCHBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE Independent examiner's report to the trusttts of IAJughborough Community Cenlre Cthe Company,) I report to the charity tntst¢es on my examinati of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3 1st March 2025. Ruponsibilities And blsts of report As the charity's trustees of the CompADy (and also its directh for the p)SeS of company law) you are responsible for the pr¢p&ion of the Unts in accordaDLZ with the requirts of the CaleS Act 21K)6 Cthe 2006 ACV). Having satisfied myself the Ullts of the ar¢ IKrt requir¢d to b¢ audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for indeEndent emrn1natio I repKYt in resm of my examiDatson of chariws acwunts &8 carried out under Section 145 of the cbariti Art 2011 Cthe 2011 Art). tn Lxrying Lmrt eXamiOll I have followed the Directions given by the Clwity Commiwon undff Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Independent examlner'$ slatement Since your cknty's gross income exceeded £250,(MKI your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirni that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a m¢mber of th¢ tnstitute of Clwtered Accountsnts in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bLxIic I have completed my examinatiOD. I confwm that no LTh*teTs kqve me to my attation in conne¢tion with the exaMi[tIon giving me Ca to believe: accounttng records were not kept in yes ofthe Company as requir&1 by Se£tiOD 386 of the 2006 Act. or the acLx)unts (k> not accord with those re¢ords; or the accounts do not comply with the accounting Tewirrnts of Section 396 of the 2(K)6 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter conside1 as part of an independent exarnitMtion; or the accounts have not been prepared ID WX(rdance wtth the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practic¢ for aUtIng and re)rtIng by charities (applicable to charities prepariDg their accounts in accordanc¢ with the Financi Rewwli Standard app]icable in the UK and Rq)ublic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns aod have come across no othtr matters io conDeth with the examinthon to which attention should be drawn in this ryort in (rdff to enable a proper undffstanding of the acc<MJnts to be reacbe4L Andrew Thuthmi FCA Andrew Thurburn & Co Chartered Accouotants 38 Tamworth Road Croydon CRO IXU Page S
U>UGHBOROUGH COMMUNI CENTRE ATEMENT.OF FINANCIAL ACTtVlTIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Total funds Jnds DonatiODS and legacies 6211 44.350 50.561 13.451 Cbaritsble aet5vltieJ G¢n¢rdl 203J50 203.038 406.388 335.914 Other trading activities Investm¢nt income 3.765 21 11220 14.985 21 24,576 19 Total 471955 EXPENDITURE OIY Cbarltable activitia General 263 539 433 123 411429 IYET INCOhlFJ(EXPENDrruRE) 43.763 (4.931) 38,832 (37,469) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS 121,809 112.639 234,448 271,917 107 708 273 Page 6
BALANCE SHEET 31sr MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Total fun(ts fimd8 funds CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 20.974 20.974 16,521 227 456 167.694 107.708 275.402 243.977 CREDrroRS Amounts falling thie within one year (2,122) (2.122) (9.529) NET CURRENT ASSETS 273 107 708 80 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CiIRRENr 165.572 107,708 273280 234,448 NET A&SETS 165 572 107 708 273 Unrestricted fiumts Restricted fimds 165,572 107 708 121.809 112639 273 The charitable compaDy is ¢ntfttl¢d to ex¢mptioD frIKu audit under S¢ctA(m 477 of th¢ Companies Att 2(X)6 for the year ended 3 1st March 2025. The memiws have not required th¢ company to OlD an audit of its financi statements for the year ended 3 1st March 2025 ID XtordaD¢e with SKtion 476 of the Cowies Act 2006. The tnjstees thowledge their reswDslIlItscS for (a) ensuring that the ChItable mpally keeps x¢(]ng recoTds that compty with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and O)) preparing financial statements which give a trnc and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of cach financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each finan¢iaJ year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and wbich othenVi rompty with the requirements of the Companies Act 2(X)6 relating to financial slatementy so far a8 am1liLl¢ to the cknaritsble c(Mnpany. These financial statements have been prepaThl in accorkn with the FYOViSiODS appli¢able to Charitabk companies subject to the small companies regime. 11 ts were approved by the Board of Tnts and authorised for issue on and were Si8n on its Wby: JWJR(M)me.Tn Page 7
UIUGHBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENfRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMKNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 21r25 Basb of prep*rlng the Ilnaneial statements The financi statements of the charitable compatry, vwhich is a 11¢ benefit eDtity under FRS 102. have been prep in accordantt with the Chariti&8 SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and ReFMITtiDg by Cbarities: Statement of Recwnmcnded l)r&Éice aw)licabk to tharitses wepri their %LI)unts in xcordance with the Financial Rwting Stsndard appli(k in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) (efftctive l January 2019),. FinaD¢ia] Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Rwiing St¥ndard applithle in th¢ UK and Republic of Jreland, and the Companies Act 21K16. The financial statements have been pwared under the historical cost onventiffl. Intome All income is recognised ira the Slatement of Financial Activities onrx the thity has entit]ement to the fimds. it is probable that the income will be received and the amouDt can be me&suTed reliably. Expendltvre Liabilities are recogDised as expenditire a8 SOOD &% there is a kg or CODstructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. il is probablc that a transfer of ecoDomi¢ benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of th¢ obligation L7D be measured reliably. Expenditure is accountrd for on an a¢rnls b&8is and has been cl&ssified under headiogs that aggregate all cost retsted to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been alloLYted to &tivittes on a basis rAmSiStent with the use of Taxation The thaity is exempt from wrporatI( l&x on its ¢lwitabl¢ activities. Fund aceollTrtiDg Unrestrict&l general funds can be used in x¢ordanL% with the clwitabl¢ objectives at the diretion of th¢ Restricted fimds can onty be used f(Y pwlicular restricted PUTPM within the objects of th¢ charity. Restrictions arise whffl specifi¢d by the iknor or when funds ar¢ raised for particuLv restricted purposes. Further explaDation of the natutt and pu4)os¢ of each fimd is included in the notes to the fmancial stst¢ments. Pension cojts and other wAt-retirement beftefrts The charitsble compaDy owatrs a defined contnkn pension schem¢. Contributions payable to the charitable eA)mpanYs pension h¢rne charged to the Ststcmcnt of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 2025 2024 Centre and pitch hire Sundry income 12,720 19.176 5.400 Page 8 contitiued..
U)UGHR0uGH cOMMUy CENTRE P40TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMElYtS. eontinued FOR THE YEAR ENDED31sf MARCH 21ns VESTMENT ThCOME 2025 2024 21 19 TRUSTEFS, REMUNERATION AND BENEFris There were no trustees. remun¢Tation or other benefits the year eThl 31st March 2025 nor for the yegr en&d 3 1st March 2024. 2025 2024 340 STAFF COSTS The avernge Jnonthty Dumber of employees during the year was &8 follows: 2025 12 2024 No ¢mployees received emolumeDts ID ex¢e&8 of £60.fXNJ. Total funds fuuds Donations and legacies 6JlO 7.141 13.451 Charltabk aetivlti£¥ General 141.505 194.409 335.914 Other tiadiDg activities Tnvestraent inccme 23.987 19 589 24.576 19 Total 202 139 EXPENDrruRE ON Charitable aetivtii¢s 245 930 411429 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) (74.109) 36.640 (37,469) RECONCILVATTON OF Total fid$ brought forward 195.917 76.0 271,917 Page 9 contlnued...
IA)UGHBOROUGH COmMUNf CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENIS - conlinue41 K)R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 DEBTORS: AMouNfs FALUNG DUE WMIIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Olber debtoys 2025 2024 1,968 154 7,807 457 Other creditors Net movffment in fimd8 At 31.3.25 At 1.424 unreStrirt hn Genernl fimd 121.809 43.763 165,572 Restricted f¥nd8 Holiday Play Project Family Supp)rt Preschool After Sthool EventyFestivaJ5 12.615 (12,489) 21,305 (15,669) 126 21.305 61,289 23,237 76,958 107,708 38.832 273,280 Net movement in incl in the aiK)ve are &s follows: Incomitig Resou Movement in fimds Unr¢stricted hnds General fimd 213347 (169.584) 43,763 Restricted funds Holiday Play Project Family Supwrt Presch¢xJl After School EventFestivalS 28.946 61.311 103.113 34.794 (41.435) (40,tM16) (118,782) (34,623) (12,489} 21,305 (15.669) 171 471955 433 123) Page io
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENIS. o)ntinued FOR THE YEAR EIYDED31sf mRCH 2025 MOVEMENf IN FUNDS. eoAlitiued Comparatives for movement ID fllDds Net movement At 31.324 At 1.423 Unrestricted fumds General fund 195,917 (74.108) 121,809 R¢stricted funds Holiday Play Proj¢¢t Preschool After School 3,500 35.0(M) 9,115 41.958 12,615 76,958 112639 TOTAL FUNDS 271917 Comparative net movement in fund4 included in the above are &8 follows: Incoming Resources Movement expended in fimds UDrestrkted funds General fund 171.821 (245.929) (74,108) Restricted funds Holiday Play Project Family Supwt Preschool After School EventeStiValS 39,730 25,(K>l 127.408 (30.615) {25.1) (85,450) (14,434) 9.115 41,958 (14.434) 165 TOTAL FUNDS 411429 Page 11 continue41..
IX>UGHBOROUGH COmMUm CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENIS - Continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS. eoDli•ued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combi11 w)sitiOD is as follows: Net movement At 31.325 At 1.423 Unrestricted fvDds General fimd 195.917 (30,345) 165,572 Restrleted funds Holiday Play Project Famity Supwrt Preschool After SGh(KJl EventslFestivals 3.500 (3,374) 21,305 26.289 (14,263) 126 21,305 61.289 23,237 751 35,0(K) 37.5(Ki 107 708 TOTAL FUNDS 271917 273 A current year 12 mThtths and prior year 12 [thS combin¢d net movement ID fund4 included in the above are as follows: oming Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds G¢Deral fimd 385.168 (415,513) (30345) Holiday Play Project Famity Support 68.676 86,312 230.521 34,794 (72,050) (65,007) (204232) {49,057) 38.693 (3,374) 21,305 26,289 (14.263) After School EVenFeStivalS 429 039 io. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURLS Thete were no related paty trdDsa¢tioTrs for the year Wmkd 3 1st Marth 2025. Page 12 continue(L..
LOUGHBOROUGH COmMUm CENTrE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS At the end of the Previous year Unr&8trict&J fund8 iD¢loded £13.870 of Designated reserves to be spfflt following the ytrdr end This temains intxt to be allocated toward8 the playwDd redev¢kymfflt [erenl to in The Unrestricted fund8 at 31 March 2(r25 thereth ¢(SIst of. General fund 151,71r2 13.870 £165,572 £15,(NX) of thc lioliday Play Pmject salaries b&8 been reallocated to UnreslTiCted expenditu. Page 13
U>UGHBOROUGH cOMMUy CENTRE DETAILED ATEmE OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Don&tRons 2nd legacies Charitable activities Donations and l¢ga¢ies APG Income Preschool fees Donated services and faci]itses Corporate income Corporate in-kind (3) 2.608 2.310 6,314 28,142 3,500 5,973 4,525 50.561 13,451 Otber trndlng actfvities Centre and pitch bire Sundry income 12,720 19,176 14,985 24.576 Investmellt Incom¢ 21 19 Charltsbk aetiviths 335.914 Total Ineo•iDg reaour 471,955 373,960 Cbarit4ble activitles 340 243,878 14,195 4,697 45,166 16.824 Social security Pension Contributions Activities and events Materials and equipment 252,377 15,072 4,353 61,406 348,991 325.100 Support eosts Management Cleaning Telephone Advertising Sundries Staff recruitiTrent & Cover Stsff wellbeing Trdvcl aod subsi5t¢nc¢ 1,521 2,069 2,899 39 5,430 10277 .751 1,413 25,399 1,070 1,660 691 723 2,874 883 CaTTied forwArd 8,019 Page 14
InUGHBOROUGH cOmNfUM CENTrE DETAILED STATEMENf OF FINANCIAL AcrtVTllFS FOR THE YEAR EI¥DED31sf MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Management Brought forward Health and safety IT costs and w¢bsite DBS checks 25.399 2.321 2,667 357 8.019 303 6.913 30.744 15235 Finanee Insurance 739 154 740 170 893 910 Other Repairs and utilit5 Garden n]aintenaDce Trdining Memberships Postage and ststiODery Buildin8 maintenance 557 6.015 3,072 2.092 2249 2,315 8,635 2,406 762 2,340 21.720 34.550 Governanee ca Consultancy Accouotan¢y fees 28265 2.510 28,951 3.533 411429 Net IDeomel(expendit¥re) 37 469) Pag¢ 15