Charity Registration No. 1154204
Company Registration No. 08215892 (England and Wales)
THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs C E Gough
MrMDHunt
Mr D C Dutfield
Mr F M MacDonald
Mr S W Barnes
Mr W M Douglas
Miss R M Tocknell
Ms C Wilson
Mr C M Jones
Mrs J D Pearse
Mr M A J Ringrose
MrMJDyer
(Appointed 29 June 2023)
(Appointed 9 February 2024)
(Appointed 30 July 2024)
Charlty number
1154204
Company number
08215892
Registered office
Coasl Road
Burton Bradstock
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 4RN
Independent examlner
Mr J Salim
Alwyns LLP
Crown House
151 High Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4LG

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activilies
BalanGe sheet
Notes to the financial statements
7-13

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees, who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies
Act 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities.
Objectives and activities
Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition and drawing on a wealth of other
inspirations. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and beliets to our two Centres on the quiet
coasts of Essex and Dorset.
Through sharing in a daily rhythm of work, learning, worship and play, we seek personal renewal and glimpses of
the sacred. In Community we explore the relationship between faith and life and encourage one anotlEr in
caring for the world and its people.
Achievements and performance
This charitable company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a registered charity, The Othona Community
(registration number 277843)- The year saw a further increase in visitors, and activity continues to be at normal
levels for both centres.
The parent charity, The Othona Community's financial statements includes the full Trustees, report.
A full programme of events at both centres helped maintain visitor numbers and there was an increase in aclivity
at both centres. Further visitor growth will be dependent on suslaining and supporting the staff teams, and the
Trustees have approved a strengthening of resources to enable this to happen at both centre5.
Financial revi8W
During the year, Ihe Charity did not receive any donations from The Othona Community (the Parent Charity). The
statement of financial activities showed a net surplus of £37,678 {2023.' £57,928 surplus) for the year and the
reserves stand at £140,752 surplus (2023= £103,074 surplus).
Risk Policy
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are
in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. During the year a safety subcommittee has been established
and is prioritising review of areas of highest risk. The coming year will focus on fire safety, both centres will have
an independent fire safety inspection.
Plans for tho future
To continue to develop the two centres at Bradwell and Burton Bradstock. In particular the trustees are
considering the future development and property needs at both sites.
Plans to increase and improve staff accommodation are being considered at both sites.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Charity is governed
by its Memorandum & Articles ofAssociation dated 14 September 2012 as amended by special resolution
registered at Companies House on 11 October 2013. It is registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission.
The trustees, who are also the directors lor the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were..
Mrs C E Gough
Mrs J E Webster
MrMDHunt
Mr D C Dutfield
(Resigned 31 December 2023)

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Mr F M MacDonald
Mr S W Barnes
MsSLEast
Mr W M Douglas
Miss R M Tocknell
Ms C Wilson
Mr C M Jones
Mrs J D Pearse
Mr M A J Ringrose
MrMJDyer
{Resigned 9 February 2024)
(Appointed 29 June 2023)
(Appointed 9 February 2024)
(Appointed 30 July 2024}
Recruitment and appointment of Trustees
As set out in theArticles ofAssociation, the Chairman of the Trustees is nominated by The Othona Community.
The Directors of the organisation are also the Charity Trustees for the purposes of charity law.
None ofthe Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company other than as a member. All of the Trustees are
members of the company and guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 in the event of a winding up.
The Board has the power to appoint additional Directors.
Public Beneflt Statement
The Trustees consider that they have complied with Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have regard to the
guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
The purpose of the charity is enshrrned in its objects as described and the Trustees ensure this purpose is
carried out for the public benefit of a51 persons that we service by delivering a range of services at Bradwell
Community Centre and Othona, West Dorset Community Centre to those in need.
Oryanisation
The affairs of the Charity are directed by the Trustees who meet three times a year and shall Consist of not less
than eight and not more than fourteen members. The Trustees are responsible for control of policy and financial
matters and day-to-day management of the services is delegated to the centre manager.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to Small Companies.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mrs C E Gough
Trustee
Dated. ...

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors of The Othona Community for the purpose of company law, are responsible
for preparing the Trustees, Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and
expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and
prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue
in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
I report to the trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the
financial statements of The Othona Community {'the charilable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2024
which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes from pages 5 to 13.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act
2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to
state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this
report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner
As the trustees of charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited
under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the
charitable company's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,)
and in Garrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial
statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent
examination can provide. Consequently l express no opinion as to whelher the financial statements present a
'true and fair, view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's
statement.
Indepondent examiner's statement
Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination beLau5e l am a
member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm thal 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 charitable company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act., or
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination,. or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appliGable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached
Salim FCA
ns LLP
Chartered Accountants
Crown House
151 High Road
Loughton, Essex
IG10 4LG

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Notes
Income and endovnnents from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
27,076
348,377
6,370
16,881
35,847
325,333
1,167
23,724
Total Income
398,704
386,071
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other material expenditure
75,359
271,837
13,830
72,516
250,267
5,360
Total expendlture
361,026
328,143
Net income and movement In funds
37,678
57,928
Reconclllation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
103,074
45,146
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
140,752
103,074
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and10sses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activilies.

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
8,186
9,097
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
134,713
59,980
87,930
63,321
194,693
151,251
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln
one year
14
(62,127)
{57,274}
Net current assets
132,566
93,977
Total assets less Gurrent liabilitie5
140,752
103,074
Net assets excluding pension liability
140,752
103,074
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
140,752
103,074
140,752
103,074
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which
comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of
resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance wilh the requirements of
sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise cornply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on . 2 1
Mrs C E Gough
Trustee
MrMDHunt
Trustee
Company registration number 08215892 (England and Wales)

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng policies
Company infomiatlon
The Othona Community is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered Offi￿ is Coast Road, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4RN.
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"}, 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financral
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and
the Companies Act 2006. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetsry amounts in
these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £ sterling.
The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies
adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
General funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on the Statement of Financial Activities. They are
available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Community.
Restricted funds are subject to specific restrictive conditions imposed by donors or by the purpose of the
appeal. The purpose and use of the restricted funds is set out in the noles to the financial statements.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.
1.4 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain thal the
resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming reSoUr￿S can be measured with sufficient
reliabilily. Vvhere income is received in advance of a stay, it is deferred until the Charity is entitled to thal
income. No amounts are included in the accounts for the value of services provided by volunteers.
Grants and donations are accounted for on a received basis. Retreat visitors fees and other income are
accounted for on a receivable basis.
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure 15 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared c05t5 which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activitie5 on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the Charity to the expenditure. All expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable
expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and service for its
beneficiaries. It includes those costs that can be allocated direclly to such activities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them. Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting
the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity and include the Independent Examiner's and costs
linked to the strategic management of the Charity. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of resources.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Depreciation is
provided on other tangible assets calculated to write off the cost on a straight-line basis over the expected
useful economic lives as follows'.-
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Over 4 years
Over 4 years
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with
banks.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effective ir¢terest method unless Ihe arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instwment is measured at the
present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt inslrLtments are subsequently
carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If nol, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at
transaction pri￿ and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
1.11 Pensions
The regular cost of providing retirement pensions and related benefits is charged to the statement of financial
activities over the employees, service lives on the basis of a constant percentage of earnings. Any difference
between the charge to the statement of financial activities and the contributions paid to the scheme is shown
as an asset or liability in the balance sheet.
1.12 VAT
All resources expended are classified under activity heading that aggregate all costs related to Ihe category.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.
1.13 Taxation
The Charity is a registered charity and, the￿fore, is not liable for Income Tax or Corporation Tax on income
derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Donations and grants
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
27,076
35,847
Charltable actlvltles
2024
2023
Retreat visitors fees
348,377
325,333
Income from Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Interest receivable
6,370
1,167
Other income
2024
2023
Rental income
Feed in tariff income
Sales of merchandise
Other income
2,389
7,766
4.831
1,895
1,435
7,643
4,093
10.553
16,881
23,724
Charitable activitles
Total
2024
Total
2023
Catering, Event Facilitation, Speakers and Related Costs
75,359
72,516
75,359
72,516
10

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Running costs
2024
2023
Salaries
Depreciation
Rates
Insurance
Light and Heat
Repairs and Maintenance, including grounds
Postage, Stationery and other Office Costs
Motor Expenses
Travelling Expenses
Advertising
European Solidarity Corps, Volunteer Costs and Committee
Expenses
Training
Household
Merchandise Expenses
Bank Charges
98,996
2,896
10,535
11,356
28,420
73,099
11,154
7,694
833
942
95,846
2,984
9,361
10,158
31,227
59,494
9,739
6,002
530
1,433
1,574
2,191
16,546
2,913
2,688
1,984
1,688
13.591
3,126
3,104
271,837
250,267
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
The net movemenl in funds is stated afier chargingllcrediting)..
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
2,896
2,984
Trustees
None of the Trustees {or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. There
were no trustees, expenses (2023: none).
10 Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was
10 (2023- 9}. No employees earned £60,000 or over12023.' none).
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
98,996
95,846
11

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Taxation
The company is exempt from tax on income and gains falling withing section 505 of the Taxes Act 1998 or
section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable
objectives.
12 Tanglble flxed assets
Fixtures. Motor vehicles
fittings &
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
21,600
1,985
{2,661)
29,395
50.995
1,985
{2,661)
At 31 March 2024
20,924
29,395
50,319
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
21,600
397
(2,6611
20,298
2,499
41,898
2,896
{2,661)
At 31 March 2024
19,336
22,797
42,133
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
1,588
6,598
8,186
At 31 March 2023
9,097
9,097
13 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Amount due from parent undertaking
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
95,428
20,935
18,350
61,994
9,585
16,352
134,713
87,930
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
16
7,665
9,120
45,342
5,679
13,062
38,156
377
62,127
57,274
12-

THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 Member's Ilablllty
There is no authorised or called up share capital as the company is limited by guarantee, each member
undertakes to contribute a maximum of £1 in the event of the company being wound up. At the end of the
financial period there were 12 members.
16 Deferred Income
2024
2023
Other deferred income
7,665
5,679
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows..
2024
2023
Deferred income is included within-
Current liabilities
7,665
5,679
Movements in the year..
Deferred income at 1 April 2023
Released from previous periods
Resour￿5 deferred in the year
5,679
(2,844>
4,830
8,000
(8,0001
5,679
Deferred income at 31 March 2024
7,665
5,679
17 Control and related party transaction
The immediate and ultimate parent in the current and preceding year is The Othona Community, a Charity
registered with The Charity Commission in England & Wales, registration number 277843. The primary
address is the same for both charities.
At the year end, this Charity was owed £95,429 by the holding Charity, The Othona Community, (2023
Charity owed £61,994>.
18 Analysls of changes in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
13