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2022-12-31-accounts

Objecti v es and A ctiv itie s
SORP reference
Surnrnary ofthe purposes of To promote the benefit ofthe inhabitants
of
the charity as set out in its Consett and surrounding
district without
governing document distinction
ofsex or of political, religious or
other opinions
by associating
with the local
authorities,
voluntary
organisations
and the
inhabitants
in a common effort to advance
education
and to provide facilities
in the
interests ofsocial welfare for recreation
and
leisure time occupation
with the object of
improving
the conditions
of life for the said
inhabitants.
To establish or secure the establishment
ofa
Community
Centre and to maintain
and
manage the same (whether
alone or in co-
operation
with any local authority
or other
person or body)
in furtherance
ofthese
objects.
To promote
such other charitable
purposes
as
may from time to time be determined.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
Para 1.17end
1.19
Citizens House provides
a building
and facilities
purposes for the public for people from the local community
to use
as
benefit, in particular, the well as acting as an umbrella
or resource body
activities,
projects or
services identified
in
the for small charitable
groups.
accounts. We host activities for children
and young
people, elderly people, those with disabilities
and mental
health issues, those with alcohol
addiction
and their families as well as social
groups and information
events for members
of
the general
public.
We also work with other
charities and voluntary
bodies to help them
deliver their services to their clients.
We host exercise classes to promote
health
for
older people (gentle exercise classes and yoga)
as well as for young people, children
and
toddlers.
We advance
the arts by providing
a home for
regular rehearsals
by theatre groups,
children' s
dance classes and photographic
society.
We help those who are disadvantaged
by
reason ofage, ill-health
or disability
by
providing
groups which can support them, i.e.
support
groups for those with aIcohol
problems
and their families, support
group for
those with dementia
and their carers.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The charity trustees
have complied
with their
whether the trustees have duty to have regard to the guidance
on public
had regard to the guidance benefit published
by the Commission
in
issued by the Charity exercising their powers or duties
in Section
Commission on public 17(S)ofthe Charities
Act and the Charities
benefit (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008. The
trustees
have reviewed the guidance at their
trustee meetings
when
planning
the activities
for the year and in considering
the various
groups who wish to use our facilities.

2022 has seen the Charity have a successful
Relaunch
and we have recruited
new users,
groups and additional
activities,
including
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 Business users to support our finances.
We have however suffered dramatic cost
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
increases for electricity which
has hit finances
hard. As a result, we are considering
across the
board increases for room rental along with
other fundraising
activities. Although
our
expenditure
has exceeded income substantially
this year, the bulk ofthis was investment
in
new ITequipment,
for which we received grant
aid in the previous year, along with relaunch
costs and increased
utility bills.
Adding these back brings us to break even and
we look forward to an improved
position going
forward.

Achievements
against
Para 1A1
objectives set
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives
Para 1.41
set
Investment
performance
Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Financial
Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The Charity has remained on a secure financial
financial
position at the
end footing throughout the year, despite the
ofthe period impact ofelectricity price increases. The fit out
has been completed, along with the installation
ofthe new ITequipment.
Statement
explaining
the
Para 1 22 The Charity maintains healthy reserves for its
policy for holding
reserves
size and scale ofactivities. The majority of
stating
why they are held
funds are reserved for building repairs and
maintenance.
Amount
of reserves
held
Para 1.22 The Charity has a total balance of f90,108at
the year end
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
as a going
concern
Additional
information
(optional)
You ma
choose to include
further statements where relevant
about
The majority of our funding comes from
room rental with some fundraising and
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 donations.
available
Grants are obtained
and appropriate.
where
any fundraising)
Investment
policy and
objectives
including
any
Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

tructure,
Governance
and Man agement
Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Constitution adopted 9'" May 2013
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
constituted?
P. g unhtcolpoiate
Trustee selection methods Para 1 25 Trustees are appointed/reappointed annually
including
details ofany
at the Annual General Meeting held in
constitutional
provisions e.g.
accordance with the constitution.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Policies and
adopted
for
procedures
the induction
procedures
the induction
Para 1 51
and training oftrustees
The charity's
structure
and
organisational
any wider
Para 1.51
network
with
which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other

Refere nce and Administ nce and Administ rative
detail
Charity name Citizens House
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 1153267
Charity's principal address Citizens House,
Station Road,
Consett,
DH8 5RL

Description
ofthe assets
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for
safe custody and
segregation
of such assets
from the charity's
own
assets

Address:
i 83 KINGFISHER HOUSE, TEAM
Address:
i 83 KINGFISHER HOUSE, TEAM
Address:
i 83 KINGFISHER HOUSE, TEAM
VALLEY, GATESHEAD, GATESHEAD,
: TYNE &WEAR, NE11 0JQ
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Citizens Hou se
an
ement C ommittee -Balance eet as at31stDecember 2D22
33/22/2022 31/12/2021
Current Assets
Debtors &Prepayments 6452.57 E1,659.05
Cash at Bank Current Account E9,116.92 E20,58059
Cash at Bank Deposit Account 680,991.09 E80,949.61
Cash in Hand EO.OO f0.00
E90,560.58 E103,189.25
Less:Current Liabilities
Creditors and Accruals F476.89 f405.43
E90,083.69 E102,783.82
Funded by
Restricted Reserves
DCCgrant for contingencies f0.00 E38,046.79
Foundation
Grant -Forget
Me Nots EO.OO f0.00
Neighbourhood Fund f0.00 f0.00
Lottery Grant Building Capabilities Fund EO.OO f0.00
Building and Maintenance Fund E9,244.32 E14,259.14
Lottery Grant Main Fund f0.00 EO.OO
Lottery Grant Fixtures &Fittings EO.OO f0.00
Lottery Grant Professional Fees EO.OO f0.00
Lottery Grant Development Officer EO.OO f0.00
General Reserves f80,839.37 E50,477.89
f102,783.82
EO.OO eo.oo
Balance Balance
Reserves ivlovement Bfvvd Income Expenditure Cfvvd
DCCgrant for contingencies f38,046.79 E38.046.79 f0.00
Lottery Grant Building Capabilities Fund EO.OO FO.OO
Building and Maintenance Fund f14,259.14 f5,014.82 E9.244.32
Lottery Grant Fixtures &Fittings EO.OO EO.OO
Lottery Grant Professional Fees EQ.OO f0.00
Lunary Grant Building Construction EQ.OO EO.OQ
Lottery Grant Development Officer EO.OO EO.OO
Lottery Grant Main Fund EO.OO FO.OO
General Reserves E50,477.89 E73,142.69 E42,781.21 E80,839.37
E102783.82 E73142.69 E85842.82 E90083.69