Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: Pittington Community Association
Charity registration number: 1152562
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Pittington and surrounding areas without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for: (a) meetings, lectures and classes, and (b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Servicing and maintaining the hall and managing the bookings for regular groups and one-off events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have read the guidance issued by Charity Commission. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The canteen had a book and jigsaw library added, with Welcome Spaces Funding, and the committee room was transformed into an excellent meeting room with funding from the Haswell Moor Wind Farm fund. The range of activities offered by the hall has really expanded. There have been very successful community events, including a table top sale, an Easter Extravaganza Day, Welcome Spaces Fun Days in school holidays, a Beacon event for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the introduction of Monthly Bark and Brew coffee mornings, a Halloween children’s event, two amazing Christmas events and another successful pantomime which sold out. Also, recently Coffee and Bingo afternoons funded by Point North. There are a lot of new hirers, including flower/wreath workshops, two gentle exercise classes, pet first aid courses, yoga and ladies cricket training. New volunteers have become involved with the various events, helping out and donating items. Durham University volunteers helped decorate the hall for Christmas. The post office van continues to park here and InPost lockers have been installed. The management committee continues to have small numbers, and the number of trustees is dropping, so recruitment is ongoing. Repairs are always needed, and these are ongoing too, with plans to tackle the damp issues in the kitchen and men’s toilets and perhaps look at a revamp of the main hall during 2025. Feedback from hall users and visitors is extremely positive – our reputation is a friendly, well run community space which provides a wide range of activities for all ages. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Large repair bills this year have reduced our reserves but we remain in good financial shape. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | PCA tries to keep at least 6 months running costs in reserve and up to 12 months costs if possible. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As at 31/12/2023 PCA holds £22,800 as unrestricted reserves. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charities Commission Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Pittington Community Association |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1152562 |
| Charity’s principal address | Village Hall Crossroads High Pittington County Durham DH6 1AN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Steer | Treasurer | |||
| David Hall | 1/1/2024 – 18/12/2024 | |||
| Darren Hughff | ||||
| Jaci Dooley | Chairperson | |||
| Stephen Davison | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Jonathan Steer ~~a~~ Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~ee ee~~ Date 21/10/2025 ~~|~~
Pittington Community Association - Year End - 31/12/2024
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Bookings | £11,091 |
| Bookings - Domestic | £4,560 |
| Event Income | £3,179 |
| Other income | £1,755 |
| Grant Income | £8,165 |
| Total Income | £28,750 |
| Expenditure | |
| Cost of Sales - Goods | £3,558 |
| Cost of Sales - Materials | £1,300 |
| Cost of Sales - Delivery | £79 |
| Sub-Contractors | £183 |
| Other Direct Expenses | £1,868 |
| Total Direct Expenses | £6,988 |
| Gross Profit /(Loss) | £21,762 |
| Overheads | |
| Licenses | £255 |
| Cleaning Supplies | £120 |
| Marketing | £545 |
| Staff | £18,559 |
| Employers NI contributions | £810 |
| Employer's Pension | £1,020 |
| Water Rates | £671 |
| Energy | £6,567 |
| Entertainment | £300 |
| Office costs | £138 |
| Telephone | £316 |
| Internet Charges | £195 |
| Insurance | £460 |
| Repairs and renewals | £9,116 |
| Cleaning | £404 |
| Subscriptions | £26 |
| Training Costs | £55 |
| Total Overheads | £39,557 |
| Net Profit /(Loss) | (£17,795) |
Pittington Community Association - Year End - 31/12/2024
ASSETS Current Assets Bank Account £4,199.51 Savings Account £20,310.21 Total Current Assets £24,509.72 Restricted and Unrestricted Restricted Reserves £1,687.50 Unrestricted Reserves £22,822.22 Total Reserves £24,509.72
Signed
Jon Steer, Treasurer
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Pittington Community Association
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pittington Community Association for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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