## Trustees Report for finances 23 – 24 

The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a community centre to benefit the inhabitants of the parish of Murton (area of benefit) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious views or other opinions. the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances. Or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. 

Organisational structure 

There is a management committee comprising of 3 trustees. As a Foundation Model Charitable 

Incorporated Organization, the 3 trustees are the only members. The new constitution allows for a maximum of 8 trustees. 

All key decisions are made collectively and in line with the constitution. 

## **Recruitment, skills, and training trustees** 

The constitution stipulates the ethos of the trustees that any person wishing to be a trustee f the charity must have a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities and the liabilities of being a charity trustee and have appropriate and relevant skills and experience. Each new trustee must be willing to undertake training and work to further the objects of the charity. 



The trustees will accept invitations from any person eligible under the constitution and an demonstrate the skills needed and commitment to the organisation. Th Chair, Secretary and an independent person will consider any applications. 

## **Report of trustees** 

Introduction 

The Trustees continue to show commitment in running the organisation and are always looking to update their skills and knowledge to maintain a high standard of service. Always putting Macrae House at the forefront of every decision for the benefit of the service users. The trustees have worked extremely hard to ensure that the centre is well managed, effectively run on a day-to-day basis and can be sustainable through generating income and running a range of successful grant funded projects. 

There are management procedures in place that reflect best practise and instil confidence in the trustees, we are always looking to improve our services. 

We have been successful in recruiting new volunteers which is a great benefit to the centre. 

## **Finance and Funding** 

We continue to seek new grant funds for community projects and have been very successful in our endeavours. 

We have a healthy bank balance. 

In the period of the report, we have received funding from a wide range of providers including East Durham Area Action Partnership, Durham County Councillors Julie Griffiths and Robert Adcock, East Durham Trust, 



Murton parish Council, COOP, Morrisons and ASDA. The Ballinger Trust, The National lottery. 

## **Key Activities and Services.** 

## **Knit and chatter** 

Runs once a week and helps to reduces isolation. Crafters enjoy a chat with a cuppa. **Teatime Club** 

Runs once a week and families enjoy a meal and activities together. 

## **Junior Club** 

Runs once a week and is suitable for children 6 – 11 The enjoy activities outdoors and crafts. **Community Drop in** 

Meet once a week. Enjoy chatting with a cuppa, playing bingo and other activities. 

## **Play group** 

Meet once a week and is suitable for babies to toddlers. They enjoy a healthy snack, and it helps reduce isolation mothers and fathers feel whilst having young children. The children learn to socialise too. **Coffee Morning** 

Runs once a week and reduces isolation and users enjoy a hot or cold drink in a warm safe space. **Room Hire** 

Brings in additional funds to the centre and is used for groups, parties, conferences, meetings and other social events. 

Our centre has hired out to Slimming world, Wellbeing for life team, social prescribers, 



Charity Number 1153163
The Community Club
Trustees, Annual Report
and Financial Statements
31st August 2024

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The trustees present their report and accounts forthe period ended 31"August 204which have been
prepared followingthe recommendations in Accountingand reporting by Charities: Statement of
recommended Practice applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting standard applicable in the UKand republic of Ireland {FRS 102A) (effective 2 February 20161.
applicable accountingstandards and the Charities Act 2011.
The Community Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which is registered with the Charity
Commission.
Reference and Adminlstratlve Information
Charlty Name
The Communityciub
Charity Trustees
Michele Cassidy- Chair
Jacqueline Short- Susan Harrison-julie Griffiths
Address
Macrae House
Sea Viewwalk
Murton
Co Durham
SR79NA
Bankers
Unity Trust PLC
9 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12HB
Independent Examlner
Adam James MAAT
Eric Southwick & Co Accountants
51 The Avenue
Seaham
Co Durham SR7 8NS

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31" August 2024
Structure and Organisation
Organisation
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a Community Centre and it is for the benefit of
the inhabitants of the parish of Murton without distinction of sex, sexual orientation. age.
disability, nationality, race or political. religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for
recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by
reason of their youth, age. infirmity or disablement. financial hardship or social and economic
circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of
improving the condrtions of life of the said inhabitants.
Organisational structure
In this financial year there has been O resignation from Trustees and committee members.
There is a management commtttee comprising 3 trustees. As a "Foundation Mod81" Charitable
incorporated Organisation the 3 trustees are the only members.
Recruitment, skills and training of trustees
The constitution stipulates the ethos of the trustees that any person wishing to be a trustee of
the charity must have a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities and the liabilities of
being a charity trustee and have appropriate and relevant skills and experience. Each new
trustee must be willing to undertake training and work to further the objects of the charity.
The trustees will accept invitations from any person eligible under the constitution and can
demonstrate the skills needed and commitment to the organisation. The Chair, Secretary and
an independent person will consider any applications.
All potential trustees interviewed will b8 provided with a copy of the constitution, annual report
and accounts.
Flnanclal Revlew
At 31 $1 August the charity had unrestricted funds lotalling £4,111 (which were available for
the trustees to use at their discretion having raised £10,936 during the year and spent
£10,936 as set out in accounts. The charity also had restricted funds of £15.859 having
raised £6,767 and spent £8,443 during the year.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the Trustees to hold reserves, which provide for the ongoing work of the
charity whilst retaining financial stability and the potential to respond to new opportunities. At
th8 31¥1 August 2024 the unrestricted reserves held were £4,111 which were available for the
trustees to use at their discretion, the trustees consider this level to be low and are seeking
to increase them to a higher level.
Revlew of the Perlod
The trustees continue to show comrnitrnent in running the organisation and are always
looking lo update their skills and knowledge to maintain a high stsndard of service. Always
putting Macrae House at the foretronl of every decision for the benefit of the service users.
The trustees have worked extremely hard to ensure that the centres well managed,
effectively run on a day-to4ay basis and can be sustainable through generating income and
running a range of successful grant funded projects.
There are now management procedures in place thal reflect best practice and instil
confidence in the trustees. we are always looking to improve our services.
Covid had a massive impact on our volunteer numbers. We now run on a low level of centre
helpers. New volunteers are being sought.
Finance and Funding
We continue to seek new grant fund for communty projects and have be8n successful in our
endeavours.
We have a healthy bank balance.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31" August 2024
Finance and Funding (Continued)
In the pertod covered by this report we have received funding from a wide range of providers
including the Easl Durham Area Action Partnership, Durham County Council and Councillors
Joyce Maitland and Aian Napier, Durham County Foundation. The Big Lottery. Public Health
and East Durham Tnjst, Murton Parish Council, COOP. Morrison's and Asda.
Key Activities and Services
In addition to running the centre we have managed a range of projects and events
throughout the past year. Our weekly groups are as follows.
Knit and Chatter
Our craft group meet once weekly and enjoy crafting and socialising together.
Teatime Group
Meet once a week and the group are ideal for families with children from birth to 11. The
children have a hot meal together and craft and enjoy outdoor activities. The group gives the
families a chance to meet others and ease some financial burden of the parents.
Junior Group
Meet once a week and is suitable for 5-11 years old. They do activilies and eat together and
learn new skills and enjoy the social side of the group. They enjoy workshops from various
companies and establishments.
Drop-in Community Group
Meet once weekly, enjoy a chat over a cuppa, play bingo and have craft sessions. They
enjoy the social gatherings, which reduces Social isolation.
Play Group
Meet once a week and is suitable from birth to 5 years old.
Coffee Morning
Is held weekly and is set as a drop-in session for any age group.
Discussion Group
Meet once weekly and host gatherings for all centre uses to attend.
Plans for the future
The Key plans for the coming year are to ensure that the Macrae House Community Club is
a financially viable and sustainable organisation and that the trustees have the right skills,
training, and support to run an effective community centre.
We plan to hold a wide range of events that indude coffee momings, social and funding
events. We will continue to apply for funding to deliver projects in line with our capacity to
deliver and the community need.
Public Benefit
The organisation's objects are clear in providing the remst for the delivery of all activtties carried
out by the charity. As can be seen by the wide variety of activity and services, everything we
do as an organisation is done for the benefit of the community and the people of Murton.
We carry out regular consultations with users of the ￿ntre to assess what activities and
services they would like us to consider ensuring that we are providing what the public in our
area of benefit wants and needs.
The trustees have been relentless in their efforts to making the Centre financially sound
and have worked tirelessly to put in procedures to protect the financial management an
running of the Community Centre for the benefits of 211.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31 August 2024
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Thank you from the Trustees
We would like to thank those people, organisations, and agencies vtho have provided
ongoing support for the continued development of the centre and to those who continue to
help us flourish and to move forward as a well-managed Communty Centre in a positive way
to benefit the local community.
As Trustees we are all "hands on" volunteers and would like to thank everyone who has
provided volunteer support in any way to ensure that Macrae House Community centre
remains a welcoming environment for everyone in the community of Murton and other local
areas.
Michelle Murray, Michele Cassidy, and Jacqueline Short.
Signed
Michele Cassidy
Chair
Date: 24 March 2025

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2024
Independent examinef s Report to the Trustees of The Community Club.
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31st August 2024. which are set
outon pages6to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
to follow the procedures laid down in tha general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5){b> of the 2011 Act- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fair view" and the r8POrt is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, att8ntion should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Adam James MAAT
Eric Southwick & Co
Accountants
51 The Avenue
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 8NS
Date.. 24 March 2025
Eric
Southwick & Co
A dns Cgmpany
AccDuftlants & Charity Experts

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2024
Receipts and Payments Account
for the period ended 31st August 2024
Unrestrttedfuthds
Re5trthdfunds
TOtal￿ndS2O24
Totaltund$2023
Incomeamd •ndoww*ntsfrDftL
Don*ion$and legacie5
Charitabieaciimties
otheTt13dingxt￿lll￿5
6230
1.592
3.114
6.767
12,997
I￿92
3,114
4.995
1.720
1.241
Totsi
10.936
6.767
17,703
7.956
Expendthreon:
cThartable*hities
23,075
8A43
31￿18
21.949
Totsi
23.075
8A43
31.518
21.949
14etexpendnure
112.1391
11ffj761
I13￿15)
113,9931
Tr￿sterS
lo￿00
iio.0001
Reconuliknon offtLnds
Totalfunds brouekttDMard
6250
27535
33.785
47,779
Totsilundsc￿￿e￿tor￿a￿l
4.111
15059
19.970
33.785
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31 August 2024
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 315t August 2024
$t
Totdtsnds2024
Totsifunds2023
xedAssets
pCWorid-¢oryut￿FqUipML￿t
PCWoiLd-ComputetEouipment
600
595
595
1.195
1.195
Currentassets
Cash atbankano in hond
TO1￿ Assets
19,971
21.166
34,034
35.??9
abiiites
Tt*le Ctedrtors
AccYu3LslA￿0￿n1antfees-2Q241
1,809
840
1.919
840
2.649
2.759
Thefund5Dflheth*lty
P#ir1c￿d1nctsme￿nds
io
Is￿59
27,535
Unrestriaed inconEfunds
io
4.111
5250
Totsith*ttyfunds
I9￿70
33.785
The financial statements on pages 7 to 10 were approved by the trustees and signed on their
behalf by..
Treasurer
Date.. 24 March 2025
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 315t August 2024
Notes to the accounts
1 Accounting policies
In preparing the accounts the following accounting policies have been complied with..
a) The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The accounts
have been prepared following the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by
Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102A) {effective 2 February 2016). applicable
accounting standards and the Charities Act 2011.
b) Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the general objectives of the charity-
c) Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on Iheir expenditure imposed by the
donor or through the terms of an appeal.
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the
charity receives the income.
d) Expenditure is recognised on a payments basis. Expenditure includes any VAT
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it
relates.
i) Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incuffed by the charity in the
delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes costs that can
be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature
necessary to support them. It also includes those costs associated with meeting
the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the
independent exatnination fees arid costs linked to the strategic management of
the charity.
ii) All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the statement of
financial activilies on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs
relating to a particular activity are allocated directly. others are apportioned on an
appropriate basis as set out in the notes.
2 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for
charitable purposes.
3 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies
StyILYÈlI ioiaiiiinty5
funts
2024
UnRStrktsdfv￿￿s k51rttedfuTrd5
Totsirun¢J52023
GEarts
Durhamcc
Ea5IDurh￿COMMunitY
DCCSummerFood¥d Fun
The￿I￿ngE[ch2￿1ty
Donations
Murtollyoungpeopie
SeahaTnandthstIirtdarts￿dOOMinoch￿Ity
ASDA
Cityof DurhamPC
Cprtlie.RattLePrOce￿S
1.767
800
1.927
1.850
818
1.767
5.DOO
10.000
330
loo
330
loo
300
ioi
I2￿97
Li.995
Toiol
6230
6.767

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31$t August 2024
Notes to the accounts {Continued}
4 Income and endowments from: Charitable activltles
Artiwtiesforgenwatillgtufjds
Tolailund5
ilnwÈstEiCtedfunds P￿￿*ted(unds
2024
Totslfunds2023
Room Hlre
Oth
Eastercoffeehknrning
Chrlstmassaies
430
loo
836
87
67
IS3
342
342
164
589
Cotree
Tuckshop
164
589
626
Total
1,592
1592
1.72
5 Income and endowments from: Other tradlng activitles
lncomlngresour￿t1OMChar￿la￿ie￿t￿tles
TO￿lundS
2024
UnTPstr￿edlUTrds Reslrfctedfunds
Totalfunds2023
PWGroup
Teaume
Cold Hptson Lajies
CommunitY￿￿leS Group
Drop In
Caid and Booksaie
SummerFun
PiÈand Pea5
WEA
286
286
220
86
57
89
220
288
272
57
89
64
218
704
251
135
218
704
Summw Fair
luniorciub
Kids Club
Slirnmingworid
PartyRoom
Knir&Chattei
East DuthatDTYusr
Others
251
135
236
20
70
7D
122
698
50
122
698
50
279
48
98
Tota
3.114
3,114
1241

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31 August 2024
Notes to the accounts (Continued)
6 Expenditure on: Charitable activities
ChantaDle￿I￿ne5
Totalfunds
Un￿$1￿￿e[lIvnds Restrfrtsdtsnds
2024
Toialfunds2023
HÈat,Lieht&W*
P*pairs &MantenancÈ
Insurance
Telephone
Equlpment
SummerClub& F￿r
SundryEypenses
Tr8vel
5,622
8,707
$03
5.622110
8,707.00
503.00
1.394.00
3.00
S,973
948
lJ94
1.132
225
300
171
I71￿0
114
239
179
179.00
Food safelycourse
Mmurraywages
PPL PRSLicense
VolunieerCnrisimasLunch
Tuckshop
FoodlKitchenIrefreshm￿t
5.820
5.820.00
155.00
36.00
4,860
155
26
1,891
153
77
I,891￿0
153.00
77DO
38.00
PrintiTrg,P95tage&OrficeSupplies
Arts& Crafts
Garden EXp￿seS
cr￿EXpenseS
DCCSLA
181
391
I,lQ3
Cleaning
TeaTitneGroup
Toys
PeterleeFireCOmp￿
Food 88nk
1.266.00
2,623.0
38.OQ
1,338
2,623
2.187
82D
72
1.817
243
Attountant
eankcharges
Pktes
700
72
2.070
700.00
72￿0
2.070.00
Subscriptions
Total
23.075
8A43
31,518
21,949
7 Employee inforniation
No employee received emolumenls in excess of £60,000 during the perii)d. The
average number of people employed during the period was one.
8 Trustee inforniation
No trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.
10

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2024
Notes to the accounts (Continued)
9 Reserves
Ati
Septenknv In￿M￿gre$oU￿s resource Twster5
At31August
2023
At31kngv$t2024
ResMctsdFund$
27.535
6.767
iio,0001
15,859
27A35.00
27.535
6.7S7
iio.0001
15.859
27.535.00
Unrestrf¢tedfunds
G￿e[aLl￿nd
6250
10536
10,000
4.111
6,250
33.785
17.703
19.970
33.785.00
11