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2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITY NUMBER: 1154020

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 DECEMBER 2024

LEVICKS Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers 61 London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8TX

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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Reference and administrative information

The first trustees were appointed by the Parochial Church Council of St Faith’s Church Maidstone. Additional trustees are appointed by the existing trustees.

During the year the following served as trustees of the charity

Rev Canon Arthur Houston - retired 30 September 2024 Reverend Mark Pavey (Chair) - appointed 15 October 2024 Dale Nurden Rose Henn-Macrae Susan Shaw Keith Settle Elizabeth Druker Sir John Young Frances Butler Coral Stimson Zoe Adams Bankers: Natwest Independent Examiner: J A Griggs FCA Levicks Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors 61 London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8TX Registered charity number: 1154020 Registered Address: St Faith’s Centre Moncktons Lane Maidstone ME14 2PY Website: www.stfaithscentre.uk

Structure, governance and management

Ringlestone Community Centre Development Group was formed to build and develop a community centre both for worship and community use by the people of Ringlestone and Springfield Maidstone, replacing the old St Faith’s Hall in Ringlestone. The building project started with contractors on site from October 2021, and was completed in July 2023 and has been fully operational throughout 2024. The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and registered with the Charity Commission on 1 October 2013.

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)

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Trustees and Management

The recruitment of trustees is through clear communication with users of the centre and represents the diversity of the congregation and centre users through its spread of ages, experiences and cultural backgrounds. The method of appointment is laid out in the charity constitution. New members are given a general introduction and welcome, with specific explanations as required. In September 2024 Rev Canon Arthur Houston retired as both Priest-in-Charge and Chair of Trustees, and from October 2024 Rev Mark Pavey was appointed as Priest-in-Charge and voted in as RCCDG Chair of Trustees.

There is a finance committee consisting of the chair, the treasurer and suitably experienced nominated trustees which meets from time to time to make decisions about practical administration and to monitor finances.

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are:

Achievements and performance

St Faith’s Centre is now fully operational, providing a meeting place for local community and church groups, a community café, food bank, FareShare shop open to all and use of the Main Hall for worship every Sunday. The garden was laid out and planted up by Arthur Houston with a small team which has established well through 2024. A pergola surrounding a terrace was erected and provides seating at the higher level in the garden. Individual rose trees were purchased and dedicated by members of the church and community as part of the garden.

Ringletots, the parent/carer and preschool group, and Rainbows and Brownies, previously using the old Church Hall, have returned and are flourishing in the new Centre. %occupancy continued to grow throughout 2024, reflected in the increase in hire income. New regular and one-off groups, as well as individuals, have booked the various spaces in the Centre, and a private Speech Therapist has become a permanent booking in the smallest room upstairs in the Centre. RingleRainbows daycare nursery (a private provider) continues to offer care to preschool children in their dedicated space downstairs with use of the kitchen and play area in the garden.

We continue to have good local community links with the Ringlestone Community Association who are firmly represented as trustees in the Ringlestone Community Centre Development Group and key members volunteer regularly in the Centre.

The majority of loans were paid off in 2024, a marvellous achievement.

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 3 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED)

Financial Review

Restricted funds stand at £2,091,880 and are detailed in the financial statements. Gross income of £160,686 was received, the majority of which has been used to fund the operation of the new community and worship centre in Ringlestone. Cash funds of £72,982 were carried forward into 2025. Funds will be used for ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the centre, and to run the activities of the centre now it is open.

Reserves Policy

The trustees aim to build a healthy balance if possible on unrestricted funds to cover emergency situations that may arise. The centre is now open for use and so able to generate unrestricted income to be used for the continued maintenance and upkeep of the building and its facilities.

M Pavey Trustee on behalf of the board of trustees

17 November 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF Page 4 RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

I report on the accounts of the Ringlestone Community Centre Development Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on Page 5 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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. Income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

It is my responsibility to:

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 the seeking of 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 report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

61 London Road J A Griggs FCA Maidstone LEVICKS Kent Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers ME16 8TX

20 November 2025

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 5 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total
2024 2023
Note £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies 3a,b,c 13,318 99,762 113,080 879,536
Charitable activities 3a 47,397 - 47,397 14,645
Investments 3b 209 - 209 234
Other 3c - - - -
_ ______ _ _
TOTAL INCOME 60,924 99,762 160,686 894,415
_ ______ _ ______
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities 3a,b,c 44,156 54,120 98,276 31,929
Other 3a,c 1,980 - 1,980 1,250
_ ______ _ _
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 46,136 54,120 100,256 33,179
_ ______ _ _
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 14,788 45,642 60,430 861,236
AND MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILATION OF FUNDS:
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 6,968 2,046,238 2,053,206 1,191,970
1 JANUARY 2024
__ __ __ __
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 21,756 2,091,880 2,113,636 2,053,206
31 DECEMBER 2024 __ __ __ __

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS 4 2,049,731 2,016,569
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 5 643 4,470
Cash at bank 72,982 338,536
____ ___
73,625 343,006
____ ___
LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS 6
FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE 7,720 4,369
YEAR
____ ___
TOTAL NET CURRENT ASSETS 65,905 338,637
LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS 7
FALLING DUE IN OVER ONE 2,000 302,000
YEAR
___ ____
TOTAL NET ASSETS 2,113,636 2,053,206
___ ____
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted 21,756 6,968
Restricted 10 2,091,880 2,046,238
___ ____
2,113,636 2,053,206
___ ____

The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on the assets of the CIO.

We approve these accounts and confirm we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.

Keith Settle - Treasurer signature 18 November 2025 M Pavey - Trustee signature 17 November 2025

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102 and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

b) Funds structure

General funds represent the funds of the charity that are not subject to any special restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the charity are also unrestricted. Funds designated for a particular purpose by persons or organisations independent of the charity are treated as restricted funds.

c) Income recognition

Donations are recognised when received by the charity treasurer.

Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised as it accrues.

Grants and Legacies to the charity are accounted for as soon as the charity is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the charity is probable.

Interest is accounted for when received. Interest received on monies held which include restricted and unrestricted funds, is allocated between those funds on a proportional basis.

Shop and café income is recognised when received.

Room hire is recognised as receivable.

d) Expenditure recognition

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.

Charitable activities includes those costs directly related to the running of the centre and the activities provided.

Governance costs includes those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examination.

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Fixtures, fittings and office equipment where the charity is free to dispose of such assets is written off in the SOFA as incurred where expenditure does not exceed £500.

Depreciation is provided on the cost less residual value over the anticipated useful economic life of the asset at the following rates.

Leasehold Community and Worship Centre – nil and 2 years straight line. Fixtures and fittings – 15% reducing balance

The leasehold Community & Worship Centre is stated at the cost of the construction. No depreciation is provided on the building as its residual value is not considered to be lower than its cost.

f) Current assets

Amounts owed to the charity at the year end are shown as debtors, less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

g) Current liabilities

Creditors and accruals represent sums irrevocably committed for payment prior to the balance sheet date which were not settled at that date.

2. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No charity trustee or related party to the charity or trustees has been paid or is payable remuneration or expenses from the funds of the charity.

There were no donations made to the charity, by trustees, with conditions attached.

The aggregate of trustee donations without conditions was £nil.

Aggregate outstanding loans to the charity by trustees amounted to £2,000.

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. (a) UNRESTRICTED FUND – GENERAL FUND

INCOME
Donations & legacies:
Donations
Gift aid donations
Income tax recovered
Charitable activities:
Room hire
Shop donations
Café donations
Fundraising
Investment income:
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities:
Hall hire catering
Light and heat
Cleaning
Administration costs
Bank charges
General expenses
Depreciation
Insurance
Lease costs
Shop and café purchases
Shop and café staffing costs
Repairs & Maintenance
Water rates
Other
Independent examination
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME / EXPENDITURE AND
MOVEMENT OF FUNDS
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD
1 JANUARY 2024
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
£
12,618
560
140
_
13,318
38,357
3,727
4,538
775
_

47,397
209
60,924
787
7,552
6,760
1,977
103
658
29
1,823
7,500
8,618
5,782
2,290
277
44,156
1,980
46,136
_
14,788
6,968
_

21,756
2023
£
1,501
-
-
___
1,501

13,166
1,479
-
-
___
14,645

-
16,146

420
2,799
2,096
2,091
131
357
34
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,928
1,250
9,178
_
6,968
-
_

6,968

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 10 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. (b) RESTRICTED FUNDS Year Ended 31 December 2024

INCOME
Donations and legacies:
Donations
Income tax recovered
Grants
Investment income:
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities:
Advertising
Website costs
General expenses
Parent and toddler group
Singing
Repairs and maintenance
Staffing costs
Training
Food larder
Depreciation
Sound and IT
Administration costs
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE)
AND MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
1 JANUARY 2024
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
31 DECEMBER 2024
Build
Fund
£
-
-
55,500
-
55,500
-
-
-
-
-
17,171
-
-
-
3,248
1,891
-
22,310
33,190
2,011,128
2,044,318
Media/
Publicity
Fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
880
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
880
(880)
7,436
6,556
National
Lottery
Fund
£
-
-
37,500
-
37,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,901
2,664
-
326
316
120
26,327
11,173
22,976
34,149

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 11 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. (b)
RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
INCOME
Donations and legacies:
Donations
Income tax recovered
Grants
Investment income:
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities:
Advertising
Repairs and maintenance
Staffing costs
Training
Food larder
Depreciation
Sound and IT
Administration costs
Staff Welfare
Activities & workshops
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE AND
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Transfer of funds
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
1 JANUARY 2024
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
31 DECEMBER 2024
Community
Resilience
Fund
£
-
-
6,750
-
6,750
-
-
-
103
2,925
496
-
31
73
975
4,603
2,147
2,267
2,265
6,679
Community
Fund
Ringletots
Fund
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
12
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12
(2,267)
-
2,267
166
-
178
Total
Funds
£
-
-
99,762
-
99,762
880
17,171
22,901
2,767
2,925
4,070
2,207
151
73
975
54,120
45,642
-
2,046,238
2,091,880

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 12 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. (c) RESTRICTED FUNDS Year Ended 31 December 2023

INCOME
Donations and legacies:
Donations
Income tax recovered
Grants
Investment income:
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities:
Café costs
Shop purchases
Advertising
Website costs
General expenses
Parent and toddler group
Singing
Repairs and maintenance
Staffing costs
Training
Light and heat
Depreciation
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE AND
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
1 JANUARY 2023
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
31 DECEMBER 2023
Build
Fund
£
44,828
8,644
777,813
234
831,519
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,230
3,230
828,289
1,182,839
2,011,128
Media/
Publicity
Fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
694
1,001
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,695
(1,695)
9,131
7,436
National
Lottery
Fund
£
-
-
37,500
-
37,500
-
-
-
-
50
-
-
-
13,870
220
-
384
14,524
22,976
-
22,976

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 13 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. (c) RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2023

INCOME
Donations and legacies:
Donations
Income tax recovered
Grants
Investment income:
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities:
Café costs
Shop purchases
Advertising
Website costs
General expenses
Parent and toddler group
Singing
Repairs and maintenance
Staffing costs
Training
Light and heat
Depreciation
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE AND
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
1 JANUARY 2023
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
31 DECEMBER 2023
Resilience
Fund
£
-
-
3,500
-
3,500
640
-
-
-
-
-
400
195
-
-
-
-
1,235
2,265
-
2,265
Community
Fund
Ringletots
Fund
£
£
-
-
-
-
4,500
1,250
-
-
4,500
1,250
658
-
1,575
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,084
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,233
1,084
2,267
166
-
-
2,267
166
Total
Funds
£
44,828
8,644
824,563
234
878,269
1,298
1,575
694
1,001
50
1,084
400
195
13,870
220
-
3,614
24,001
854,268
1,191,970
2,046,238

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 14 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
Balance 1 January 2024
Additions
Balance 31 December 2024
Depreciation
Balance 1 January 2024
Provision for the year
Balance 31 December 2024
Net book value
31 December 2023
Net book value
31 December 2024
Leasehold
Community
& Worship
Centre
1,995,896
33,931
2,029,827
-
496
496
1,995,896
2,029,331
Fixtures
&
Fittings
24,440
3,329
27,769
3,767
3,602
7,369
20,673
20,400
Total
2,020,336
37,260
2,057,596
3,767
4,098
7,865
2,016,569
2,049,731

The freehold of the Community and Worship Centre is owned by the Diocese of Canterbury.

5. DEBTORS

2024 2023
£ £
Room hire 465 4,470
HMRC gift aid claim 140 -
Other 38 -
__ ___
643 4,470
__ ___

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

6. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2024 2023
£ £
Other creditors -Independent examination 4,370 2,390
-Light and heat 2,335 1,979
-Staff training 1,015 -
__ ___
7,720 4,369
__ ___

7. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

2024 2023
£ £
Loan from St Faith’s PCC - 200,000
Personal loans 2,000 102,000
__ ___
2,000 302,000
__ ___
8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Fund Fund Funds
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 162 2,049,569 2,049,731
Current assets
Debtors 643 - 643
Cash at bank 29,531 43,451 72,982
Current liabilities
Creditors 6,580 1,140 7,720
Creditors over one year 2,000 - 2,000
__ __ __
Fund balances 21,756 2,091,880 2,113,636
__ __ __

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Restricted Total
Fund Funds Funds
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 191 2,016,378 2,016,569
Current assets
Debtors 4,470 - 4,470
Cash at bank 5,536 333,000 338,536
Current liabilities
Creditors 3,229 1,140 4,369
Creditors over one year - 302,000 302,000
__ __ __
Fund balance 6,968 2,046,238 2,053,206
__ __ __

9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS FEES

Fees payable to the independent examiner, including VAT, were as follows:

2024 2025
Independent examination 1,020 900
Accountancy fees 960 720
______
______
1,980 1,620
______
______

RINGLESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT GROUP Page 17 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10. STAFF COSTS

Staff were not directly employed by the Centre in the current or previous year but were paid under contract.

2024 2023
£ £
Staff contract costs 28,683 15,509

11. RESTRICTED FUNDS

Building fund

This represents the construction costs of Ringlestone Community and Worship Centre.

Media/Publicity fund

Grants received to fund publicity and advertising for the new centre including set up and maintenance of the website.

National Lottery fund

Monies received to fund the post of centre manager.

Resilience fund

Funding from Maidstone Borough Council for projects supporting the local community through the cost of living crisis.

Community fund

Funding from Maidstone Borough Council to support community based projects including school meals in the holidays and a food larder.

Ringletots fund

Grants in support of the Ringlestone parent and toddler group.

12. TRANSFERS

The Community and Resilience Funds have been combined as the funds received related to the same objective.