2023-12-31-accounts - Citizens House

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/1/2023 To 31/12/2023

Charity name: Citizens House

Charity registration number: 1153267

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Consett and surrounding districtwithout distinction of sex 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 of social 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 of a 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 of these objects. To promote such other charitable purposes as mayfrom time to time be determined.
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	Citizens House provides a building and facilities for people from the local community to use as well as acting as an umbrella or resource body for small charitable groups. 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 olderpeople(gentle exercise classes andyoga)

		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 of age, ill-health or disability by providing groups which can support them, i.e. support groups for those with alcohol problems and their families, support group for those with dementia and their carers.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The charity trustees have complied with their duty to have regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers or duties in Section 17(5) of the Charities Act and the Charities (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.

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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
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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	2023 has seen the Charity increase revenue significantly by rent increases, recruitment of new users, groups and additional activities, including Business users. We have however continued to suffer significant cost increases for electricity which remain a significant drain on our finances. We have supported room rental income with other fundraising activities. We have achieved a modest surplus on the years activities, despite further heating cost increases and additional staffing costs.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The Charity has remained on a secure and improved financial footing throughout the year, despite the impact of electricity price increases.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Charity maintains healthy reserves for its size and scale of activities. The majority of funds are reserved for building repairs and maintenance.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	The Charity has a total balance of £96,317 at theyear end
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The majority of our funding comes from room rental with some fundraising and donations. Grants are obtained where available and appropriate.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted 9thMay 2013
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	Trustees are appointed/reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting held in accordance with the constitution.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

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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
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 George Gibbon Chair
Dr Philip Michael Treasurer App 06/02/2024
2
Coleman
3 Anne Richardson App 13/06/2023
4 Katherine Eagle App 04/04/2023
5 Mike Allum App 04/04/2023
6 David Nattrass
Brian Sidney
7
Clarke
8 Lisa Edwards Vice Chair
9 Richard Lewins
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– 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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser
Accountants	Laverick Walton & Co	B3 Kingfisher House, TVTE, NE11 0JQ

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	George Henry Gibbon
	Chair
	3/9/2024
	3/9/2024

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of CITIZENS HOUSE On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charity no (if any) 1153267 Set out on pages 34 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in Gonnection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: JONATHAN MILLS Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCCA IER Oct 2018

Address: B3 KINGFISHER HOUSE, TEAM VALLEY, GATESHEAD, TYNE & WEAR, NE11 OJQ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NOTHING TO REPORT IER Oct 2018

Citizens House Mana ement Committee- Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023 31112/z023 3111212022 Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments Cash at Bank Current Account Cash at Bank Deposit Account Cash in Hand £4,576.99 £7,601.42 £84,706.45 £0.00 £452.57 £9,116.92 £80,991.09 £0.00 £96,884.86 £90,560.58 Less: Current Liabilitles Creditors and Accruals £567.86 £476.89 £96,317.00 £90,083.69 Funded by Restricted Reserves DCC grant for contingencies Foundation Grant- Forget Me Not5 Neighbourhood Fund Lottery Grant Building Capabilitie5 Fund Building and Maintenance Fund £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £4,015.45 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £9,244.32 EIJ Lottery Grant Main Fund Lottery Grant Fixtures & Fittings Lottery Grant Professional Fees Lottery Grant Development Officer General Reserves £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £92,301.55 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £80,839.37 £96,317.00 £0.00 £90 083.69 £0.00 Balance Bfwd Balance Expenditure Cfwd Reserves Movement Income DCC grant for contingencies Lottery Grant Building Capabilities Fund Building and Maintenance Fund Lottery Grant Fixtures & Fittings Lottery Grant Professional Fees Lottery Grant Building Construction Lottery Grant Development Officer Lottery Grant Main Fund General Reserves £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £9,244.32 £4,015.45 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £80,839.37 £52,861.30 £41,399.12 £92,301.55 £5,228.87 £90,083.69 £52,861.30 £46,627.99 £96,317.00 Page 3

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