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2026-03-31-accounts

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1[st] APRIL 202531[st] MARCH 2026

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CORNHILL, FELLGATE, JARROW, NE32 4QD

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

1) CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS

2) FINANCE REPORT

3) SHAPING OUR FUTURE (SOUTH TYNESIDE VISION)

4) SHAPING OUR FUTURE (HEDWORTHFIELD)

5) MEMBERS OF STAFF

6) TRUSTEE LIST

7) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DIARY OF EVENTS

8) EXTERNAL AGENCIES/ORGANISATION USAGE

9) FACTS/SECTION LEADERS LIST

10) PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

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CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS 1st April 2025 – 31 st March 2026

As chair of HCA I would like to welcome all to the AGM meeting 2025/26 I would like to start with giving individual thanks to our centre manager and hardworking staff who keep the centre running on a day-to-day basis. A mention is also needed to the volunteers on the board of trustees. All are equally important, but a special big thank you needs to go to Joy whose commitment and dedication has gone over and above to help move the centre into a better position. Thank you everyone involved for your time and commitment. You have all helped to make progress at the centre this year. As with any organisation, members come and go. In December 2025, Audrey Huntley, our treasurer and one of our directors, left to take up a paid manager role at a neighbouring community centre. Joy Pitcher kindly stepped into the role of treasurer and is doing a sterling job overseeing and managing the centre’s finances. The purse strings have never been held as tight and scrutinised. Stella Matthewson, our Vice Chair, who had served on the board of trustees for nine years, since the community centre moved out of local authority control and financial support ended resigned. This will not be goodbye as Stella will stay in touch and support the centre when family commitments permit. Jimmy and Kerry McDonald became directors in February 2026 and are getting to grips with overseeing financial performance in the bar and café. We have been fortunate to welcome Sue Topping to the board. Sue brings a wealth of experience, having managed several local community centres, and has extensive knowledge of funding streams and the local Council’s financial support given to other community centres. We lost one of our café staff. Following advice from our accountants, we have decided not to replace this post until the centre is in a stronger financial position as highest expense is wages, NI and pension contributions.

The bulk of our income comes from room hire and the centre continues to be used by our regular commercial users. In March this year we sadly lost Elite PE, reporting this had been a hard decision to take as experience at the centre had always been positive and enjoyable but due to reduced income from decreased funding staying was not financially sustainable. Charges made for the hire of rooms are reviewed on an annual basis. Where possible these are kept to a minimum to cover the day to day running costs of the centre. Loss of income from renting a room is one of the biggest risks the centre faces. The centre manages this risk by working closely with these groups to build a good relationship to ensure they are happy with the centre and its facilities.

HCA core activities include: -

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Community Kids after school care. This runs during term time 3-6pm. Staff collect children from school and bring them to the club. The club offers a safe place for children to play, relax and do activities after school. On point Dancing – classes are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4-8pm and Saturday 9-3pm. Dance not only has obvious physical benefits it teaches discipline and teamwork and fosters lifelong skills like confidence and creativity.

Social afternoon - The Tuesday Social event has continued to be a big success. It runs every other Tuesday with participants enjoying a buffet, bingo, and Play Your Cards Right, in a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere filled with fun and laughter. The social afternoon has certainly developed a sense of community belonging, has reduced isolation, supported mental health and built opportunities to build meaningful social networks. Baby sensory- January 2026, Hedworthfield became the home of baby sensory running on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, led by Laurie Fife. Baby sensory is structured play, designed to foster cognitive, physical and emotional growth through the 5 senses. These classes are well attended, and it is encouraging to hear it being recommended. I’d like to thank Laurie for all her hard work as groups like this are an essential part of what the centre wants to offer. Careline – On a fortnightly basis, training is provided to care staff employed by this organisation.

PRS Inclusion Services - PRS meets twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm, supporting adults with additional needs. Participants take part in a wide range of activities, including multisport, fitness sessions, singing in a choir, movie afternoons and adult learning. The group also holds a monthly coffee morning, where local residents are warmly invited to join. These sessions provide a welcoming and relaxed space for people to connect, share experiences and meet others on a similar journey. They help build friendships, reduce barriers to inclusion and strengthen a sense of community belonging.

Brownies – Monday evening 6pm- 7.15. Brownies aged 7-11 do fun activities, play games and earn builder badges as they work towards skill developments achieving bronze, silver and gold awards. This year is Brown Owl 60th anniversary with the girl guide organisation. The centre intends to celebrate this awe- inspiring achievement of dedication and commitment. GYM – accessible daily during centre opening hours. The gym offers access to dedicated equipment to help support health and wellbeing regardless of rain, heat or seasonal changes. to stay active all year round. Head Fit - Fitness and boxercise with weekly class schedules. Michelle Angels – Dressmaker and clothing alterations. The centre has a splendid function room with bar facilities ideal for celebrations such as birthday parties, football presentations, baby showers

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and similar events. Room dressing is also available to suit the occasion. Focused efforts to promote the room have proved successful. Although the website has not yet been developed, word of mouth has been positive, and increased promotion on social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok has helped raise awareness. This has led to an increase in footfall in the café during the day and an increase in function room bookings, which is a positive step towards improving the centre’s income.

HAF funding allowed a variety of events to be organised throughout the year. These included a fun day, Christmas light switch-on, a Halloween event, and a visit to Beamish Museum, with the opportunity to meet Santa and receive a gift. All the events were well received and enjoyed by those who attended. HCA has long supported a range of grassroots football teams, and we are pleased to further develop partnership working with Jarrow FC. We look forward to welcoming more teams to play matches and hold tournaments at Hedworthfield. This partnership will strengthen local sports provision, create more opportunities for our young people to improve their health, and enable people to enjoy sport close to home. It will also support the centre’s future planning by increasing café footfall and helping the centre develop as a hub for both training and matches.

This year has brought several financial challenges. As anticipated, the age of the building, general wear and tear, regular use of equipment, and ongoing maintenance needs, have resulted in costs this year. These costs included replacing door shutter, boiler repairs, dishwasher replacement, repairs to the coffee machine, DIY repairs, replacement of emergency lighting with LED fittings, and work on the fire and security systems. The centre employs a parttime caretaker, who helps keep the building in good working order by carrying out minor internal repairs and improvements. We are also very grateful to Jimmy McDonald, one of our directors, for generously giving his time and practical support with plumbing issues and internal /external repairs. This has been so helpful in keeping costs down so a huge, big thank you. As it has been a tricky year with financial challenges, wherever possible, it was agreed non-essential maintenance and improvements to be put on hold.

Although there is a long way to go, the centre is moving in the right direction. Between September to December 2025 the board carried out a review of the centre’s finances in respect to monthly income and expenditure. The board scrutinised each monthly standing order

particularly those that have been running long term. Discrepancies identified were challenged, resulting in money being reimbursed. To help improve profitability, Joy and Tony took on the demanding task of shopping for the café and changed the approach to food purchasing by buying in bulk. This, in addition to small price increases, margins are on the up. This is a big commitment, and a huge thank you needs to go to Joy and Tony for

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giving so much of their time. Joy as the treasurer is reviewing all monies coming in and expenditure regularly so variances can be spotted early. We look forward to building on this momentum and embracing opportunities for the year ahead.

FINANCE REPORT 1st April 2025 – 31 st March 2026

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Beach accountants will give a full financial review of the charity’s annual accounts.

South Tyneside Vision

Shaping Our Future

ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] April 2025 – 31[st] March 2026

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The South Tyneside Vision sets out the South Tyneside Partnership’s long-term ambition for the borough.

South Tyneside will be an outstanding place to live, invest and bring up families.

To achieve this vision, the Partnership has agreed 10 strategic outcomes with partners. These outcomes sit under two themes — People and Place — and describe what we aim to achieve over the next 20 years.

People

As we work towards this long-term vision, we recognise that some areas need immediate attention. The following priorities will make the greatest difference to residents and will be our focus over the next five years:

With less public money available, we need to work even more closely with partners to share and pool local public resources, and to rethink how they can be used to best effect. The Partnership has been reshaped to reflect these priorities and will continue to evolve so it remains fit for purpose and able to meet the challenges ahead.

SHAPING OUR FUTURE: HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DELIVERY PROGRAMME

ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] April 2025 – 31[st] March 2026

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The following section outlines the schemes, projects and activities delivered by Hedworthfield Community Association, or hosted at Hedworthfield Community Centre, in support of the South Tyneside Vision.

People

Better education and skills

Reducing poverty

Protecting children and vulnerable adults

Supporting stable and independent families

Encouraging healthier people

Place

Regeneration, business and jobs

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A clean and green environment

Reducing crime and supporting safer communities

Better housing and neighbourhoods

Hedworthfield Community Association plans to make an impact on the things that will make a difference to our local residents and members lives.

MEMBERS OF STAFF 1st April 2025 – 31 st March 2026

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MANAGER: Christine Green. CENTRE STAFF: Natalie Farnham, Hannah Purvis, Alix Sinnott, Michelle McGowan, Olivia Charlton, Kaiden Stenner, Grace Tuplin, Grace Woodrow. PART TIME CARETAKER : Ian Hoult CLEANERS: Lyndsay Doran, Jay Graham, Cassie Sutton.

Trustees 1st April 2025 – 31 st March 2026 Mrs. T. Kingdon Chair

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Mrs. S. Mathewson Vice Chair Mrs. K. M[c] Mullen Secretary Mrs A. Huntley Treasurer Mrs J. Pitcher Trustee Mr. A. Pitcher Trustee Mrs. K. McDonald Trustee MR. J. McDonald Coop Trustee

Directors 1st April 2025 – 31 st March 2026

Mrs A. Huntley Director Mr. J. Potts Director

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EXTERNAL AGENCIES

ARIA MOVEMENT BIG SCIENCE CARELINE DENESIDE COURT ELITE PE EN POINTE DANCE ACADEMY HED-FIT JARROW F.C. MICHELLE’S ANGELS MONKTON GYMNASTICS PRS INCLUSION POLICE RIPPLE EDUCATION SOUTH TYNESIDE BABY SENSORY SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOSEPH’S R.C. CHURCH

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DIARY OF EVENTS

ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] April 2025 – 31[st] March 2026

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April 22[nd] – 25[th] Ripple Education Playscheme June 8[th] Mayor’s Sunday June 29[th] Baby Shower July 5[th] Jarrow Spartans presentation night July 21[st] – 25[th] Ripple Education Playscheme July 28[th] – Aug.1[st] Ripple Education Playscheme August 6[th] – 8[th] Aria Gymnastics workshop August 13[th] – 15[th] Aria Gymnastics workshop August 16[th] Family Fun Day August 31[st] Blackpool Trip September 20[th] Kerry Clairvoyant October 7[th] 60[th] Birthday Party October 18[th] Tyneside Ignite Fundraiser October 24[6] Mayoress afternoon tea November 28[th] Christmas Tree Light Up December 7[th] Christmas Bauble Afternoon December 13[th] Friends of Ferngrove Christmas Party December 16[th] Social Christmas Party December 19[th] PRS Christmas Party December 21[st] Children’s Christmas Party February 15[th] 80[th] Birthday Party February 21[st] 70[th] Birthday Party March 14[th] Birthday Party March 29[th] Birthday Party

GROUP LEADERS

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Aria Movement Boxerfit Brownies Clubbercise Community Kids Club Crafty Knitters Elite PE En Pointe Dance Academy Gymnastics Jarrow F.C. Ladies Self Defence Michelle’s Angels PRS Inclusion South Tyneside Baby Sensory Social Afternoon

Sarah Dobbs Heather Mackie Muriel Metcalfe Sara Robertson Maxine Thompson-Curl Wendy English Ryan Burton Joanna Barron Candice Telford John Topping Peter Oxley Michelle Potts Pam Seers Laurie Fife Christine Green

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

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AERIEL GYMNASTICS

BABY SENSORY

BOXERFIT

BROWNIES

CLUBBERCISE

COMMUNITY KIDS CLUB

CRAFTY KNITTERS

DANCE SCHOOL

ELITE PE

FOOTBALL

GYM

GYMNASTICS

MUGA

LADIES SELF DEFENCE

SOCIAL AFTERNOON

SKATE PARK

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 1" April 2025 - 31" March 2026

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION Hedworthfield Community Association ANNUAL REPORT 1" April 2025 - 31" March 2026

Charity registration number: 1154568

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 10 Blue Sky Way Monkton Business Park South Hebburn South Tyneside NE31 2EQ

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Contents

Page
Trustees' Report 1—2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7—15
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16—18

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Objectives and Activities

Public Benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Financial Review

Reserves Policy

The Hedworthfield Community Association is committed to managing and maintaining financial reserves in accordance with relevant legislation and recognised best practice. Our reserves policy is designed to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as the Charities Act 2011 and associated regulations governing charitable organisations in England and Wales.

We regularly review the level and purpose of our reserves to guarantee that funds are used responsibly and transparently. This process includes consideration of legal obligations to report reserves in annual accounts, as well as ensuring reserves are utilised for charitable activities as defined by our governing documents. The Association will make every effort to keep up to date with legislative changes and adapt our policy as necessary to remain compliant.

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Mrs Susan Topping (appointed 07/04/2026) Mr James McDonald (appointed 14/10/2025) Mrs Kerry McDonald (appointed 14/10/2025) Mrs Joy Pitcher Mr John Pitcher Mrs Teresa Kingdon Mrs Kathryne McMullen Mrs Audrey Huntley (resigned 25/01/2026) Mrs Stella Matthewson (resigned 18/06/2026)

Charity Number

1154568

Principal Address

Hedworthfield Community Association Cornhill Jarrow NE32 4QD

Independent Examiner

Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 10 Blue Sky Way Monkton Business Park South Hebburn South Tyneside NE31 2EQ

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements 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 of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

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Mrs Joy Pitcher

Trustee 14/07/2026

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Since the Trust’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 I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair 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.

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Beach Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants

14/07/2026 10 Blue Sky Way Monkton Business Park South Hebburn South Tyneside NE31 2EQ

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities:
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Other trading activities
4
Investments
5
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
7
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Grants
NET EXPENDITURE
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
19		 Unrestricted
funds
£
1,244
85,999
5,574
-
28,574
144,292
307
252		 Restricted
funds
£
5,650
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2026
Total
funds
£
6,894
85,999
5,574
-
28,574
144,292
307
252		 2025
Total
funds
£
55,682
80,589
5,540
40,960
21,342
123,668
-
684
266,242 5,650 271,892 328,465
(115,656)
(5,596)
(247)
(21,548)
(138,682)
-		 -
-
-
-
-
(6,682)		 (115,656)
(5,596)
(247)
(21,548)
(138,682)
(6,682)		 (100,759)
(6,959)
(48,909)
(22,496)
(151,814)
(7,972)
(281,729) (6,682) (288,411) (338,909)
(15,487) (1,032) (16,519) (10,444)
(15,487)
103,971		 (1,032)
7,145		 (16,519)
111,116		 (10,444)
121,560
88,484 6,113 94,597 111,116

The notes on pages 7 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities:
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Investments
5
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
7
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Grants
NET EXPENDITURE
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
19		 Unrestricted
funds
£
43,614
80,589
5,540
40,960
21,342
123,668
684		 Restricted
funds
£
12,068
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2025
Total
funds
£
55,682
80,589
5,540
40,960
21,342
123,668
684
316,397 12,068 328,465
(100,759)
(6,959)
(48,909)
(22,496)
(151,814)
-		 -
-
-
-
-
(7,972)		 (100,759)
(6,959)
(48,909)
(22,496)
(151,814)
(7,972)
(330,937) (7,972) (338,909)
(14,540) 4,096 (10,444)
(14,540)
118,511		 4,096
3,049		 (10,444)
121,560
103,971 7,145 111,116

The notes on pages 7 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2026

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
14
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
16
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One
Year
17
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
19		 Unrestricted
funds
£
134,519		 Restricted
funds
£
-		 2026
Total
funds
£
134,519		 2025
Total
funds
£
143,962
134,519
2,200
1,583
7,419		 -
-
-
6,113		 134,519
2,200
1,583
13,532		 143,962
920
10,545
24,203
11,202
(26,377)		 6,113
-		 17,315
(26,377)		 35,668
(23,110)
(15,175) 6,113 (9,062) 12,558
119,344 6,113 125,457 156,520
(30,860) - (30,860) (45,404)
88,484 6,113 94,597 111,116
6,113
88,484		 7,145
103,971
94,597 111,116

On behalf of the board

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Mrs Joy Pitcher Trustee 14/07/2026

The notes on pages 7 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

1. General Information

HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1154568. The principal address is Hedworthfield Community Association, Cornhill, Jarrow, NE32 4QD.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Going Concern Disclosure

The trustees consider that there were no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.

2.3. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the furtherance of the objectives of the Charity without a specified purpose and are available as general funds. Resources expended which meet these criteria are charged to the funds, together with a fair allocation of staff and support costs. Restricted funds are used for the specific purposes laid down by the donor or sponsor. Resources expended which meet these criteria are charged to the funds.

2.4. Incoming Resources

Income and interest receivable and volunteer costs.

Income is recognised in the period when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

Income comprises of funds received from sales from the cafe, Sales from social club, Sales from Football, Income from Centre salse and grant income; and are included either as unrestricted funds and used for general purposes of the charity or restricted funds for the purpose specified by the donor. They are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period. .

The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Investment income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which it is receivable.

Interest on funds held in bank account is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

2.5. Resources Expended

Expenditure and allocation of support costs

Expenditure incurred is recognised in the period once there is a legal constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. It is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered, is classified under the following activity heading:

Costs of raising funds relate to the costs incurred by the charitable company in including third parties to make voluntary contributions to it, as well as the cost of any activities with a fundraising purpose and their associated support costs.

Expenditure on charitable activities include the costs of charitable activities that is undertaken to further the purpose of the charity and their associated support costs Expenditure is allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity. Both staff and support costs have been allocated to each activity per accounting policy note below ).

Allocation of staff and support costs:

These are management and administration costs and comprises expenditure not directly attributable to the generated funds, charitable or fund raising activities of the Charity, but relate to furtherance of the charity's objectives. They are therefore allocated to the relevant category of resources expended based on estimates of the time devoted to each activity.

2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold 0% Plant & Machinery 15% Reducing balance Fixtures & Fittings 15% Reducing balance

2.7. Stocks and Work in Progress

Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.

Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

Work in progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.

At the end of each reporting period stocks are assessed for impairment. If an item of stock is impaired, the identified stock is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the statement of financial activities. Where a reversal of the impairment is required the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the statement of financial activities.

2.8. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

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2.9. Financial Instruments

Debtors

Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after allowing for any discounts and as per the terms agreed. Prepayments are valued at the amounts prepaid for services and accrued income are valued at the amounts due per terms agreed and there is certainty of receipt.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provision are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts.

2.10. Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.

2.11. Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

2.12. Other policies

Critical accounting estimates and judgements:

There are no significant areas of judgement or key sources of estimation uncertainty arising from the preparation of accounts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts
Grants
Donations and gifts
Grants
.
Income from Other Trading Activities
Fundraising events		 Unrestricted
funds
£
100
1,144		 Restricted
funds
£
-
5,650		 2026
Total
funds
£
100
6,794
1,244 5,650 6,894
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
43,614		 Restricted
funds
£
-
12,068		 2025
Total
funds
£
-
55,682
43,614 12,068 55,682
2026
Unrestricted
funds
£
307		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
-

4. Income from Other Trading Activities

5. Investment Income

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Bank interest receivable
.
Net Income/(Expenditure)
he net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned		 2026
Unrestricted
funds
£
252		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
684
2026
£
2,293		 2025
£
3,945

6. Net Income/(Expenditure)

The net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):

  1. Analysis of Expenditure
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Grants
Cafe
Social club
Oscars
Football
CA
Grants		 Activities
undertaken
directly
(see note 8)
£
34,422
2,038
-
21,548
4,522
6,682		 Support
costs
(see note 9)
£
81,234
3,558
247
-
134,160
-		 2026
Total
£
115,656
5,596
247
21,548
138,682
6,682
69,212 219,199 288,411
Activities
undertaken
directly
(see note 8)
£
33,797
4,083
4,546
22,496
197
7,972		 Support
costs
(see note 9)
£
66,962
2,876
44,363
-
151,617
-		 2025
Total
£
100,759
6,959
48,909
22,496
151,814
7,972
73,091 265,818 338,909

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

8. Direct Costs

Cost of goods sold:
Opening stock - materials
Purchases
Activity costs
Closing stock - materials
Cafe
£
Cost of goods
sold:
Opening stock
- materials
788
Purchases
33,489
Activity costs
-
Closing stock -
materials
(480)
33,797		 Cost of goods sold:
Opening stock - materials
Purchases
Activity costs
Closing stock - materials
Cafe
£
Cost of goods
sold:
Opening stock
- materials
788
Purchases
33,489
Activity costs
-
Closing stock -
materials
(480)
33,797		 Cafe
£
480
35,142
-
(1,200)		 Social club
£
440
2,598
-
(1,000)		 Football
£
-
21,548
-
-		 CA
£
-
4,522
-
-		 Grants
£
-
-
6,682
-		 2026
Total
£
920
63,810
6,682
(2,200)
34,422 2,038 21,548 4,522 6,682 69,212
Social club
£
700
3,823
-
(440)		 Oscars
£
27
4,519
-
-		 Football
£
-
22,496
-
-		 CA
£
-
197
-
-		 Grants
£
-
-
7,972
-		 2025
Total
£
1,515
64,524
7,972
(920)
33,797 4,083 4,546 22,496 197 7,972 73,091

9. Support Costs

.
Support Costs
2026
Cafe Social club Oscars CA Total
£ £ £ £ £
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries 55,435 1,366 - 67,442 124,243
Employers pensions - defined contributions
scheme		 - - - 742 742
Staff training 285 - - 96 381
Health and safety costs 560 560 - 560 1,680
Premises expenses:
Rates 5,452 272 - 12,417 18,141
Light and heat 18,027 898 - 26,145 45,070
Cleaning - - - 2,301 2,301
Security costs - - - 1,214 1,214
General administration:
Vehicle insurance costs - - 247 - 247
Repairs, renewals and maintenance 230 - - 4,839 5,069
Insurance and licences 699 462 - 5,197 6,358
Printing, postage and stationery - - - 1,058 1,058
Telecommunications - - - 1,150 1,150
...CONTINUED

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Accountancy fees
HR costs
Bank charges
Charitable donations
Sundry expenses
Depreciation:
Depreciation of plant and machinery
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Surplus on revaluation of assets
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions - defined contributions
scheme
Staff training
Health and safety costs
Premises expenses:
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
Security costs
General administration:
Vehicle running costs
Vehicle insurance costs
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance and licences
Printing, postage and stationery
Telecommunications
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
HR costs
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation:
Depreciation of plant and machinery
Depreciation of motor vehicles
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings		 -
-
412
-
134
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 5,304
1,200
102
2,628
-
1,099
1,194
(528)		 5,304
1,200
514
2,628
134
1,099
1,194
(528)
81,234 3,558 247 134,160 219,199
Cafe
£
44,186
-
245
377
3,584
15,099
-
-
-
-
469
691
-
-
-
-
43
1,535
733
-
-
-		 Social club
£
629
-
-
377
234
978
-
-
-
-
-
658
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Oscars
£
30,486
-
100
338
1,938
6,668
-
-
645
2,484
-
882
-
-
-
-
95
-
727
-
-
-		 CA
£
59,039
616
460
585
9,044
25,430
1,838
475
-
-
32,055
4,564
989
1,374
6,259
3,833
1,009
102
-
1,293
1,262
1,390		 2025
Total
£
134,340
616
805
1,677
14,800
48,175
1,838
475
645
2,484
32,524
6,795
989
1,374
6,259
3,833
1,147
1,637
1,460
1,293
1,262
1,390
66,962 2,876 44,363 151,617 265,818

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

10. Independent Examiner's Remuneration

10.
Independent Examiner's Remuneration
Independent examination of the financial statements
Other financial services
11.
Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 2026
£
480
4,824
5,304
2026
£
124,243
742
124,985		 2025
£
480
5,779
6,259
2025
£
134,340
616
134,956

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

12. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 12 (2025: 12)

  1. Tangible Assets
Cost
As at 1 April 2025
Disposals
As at 31 March 2026
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2025
Provided during the period
Disposals
As at 31 March 2026
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2026
As at 1 April 2025
14.
Stocks
Stock		 Land &
Property
Freehold
£
121,529
-		 Plant &
Machinery
£
70,394
-		 Motor
Vehicles
£
20,967
(20,967)		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£
28,427
-		 Total
£
241,317
(20,967)
121,529 70,394 - 28,427 220,350
-
-
-		 63,069
1,099
-		 13,817
-
(13,817)		 20,469
1,194
-		 97,355
2,293
(13,817)
- 64,168 - 21,663 85,831
121,529 6,226 - 6,764 134,519
121,529 7,325 7,150 7,958 143,962
2026
£
2,200		 2025
£
920

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

15. Debtors

5.
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
6.
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
7.
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
Other creditors		 2026
£
1,374
209
1,583
2026
£
15,144
1,168
10,065
26,377
2026
£
30,860		 2025
£
5,285
5,260
10,545
2025
£
14,866
805
7,439
23,110
2025
£
45,404

16. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

17. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year

18. Pension Commitments

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £742 (2025: £616).

At the statement of financial position date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.

19. Movement in Funds

9.
Movement in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
Grant fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds		 As at 1 April
2025
£
103,971
7,145		 Income
£
266,242
5,650		 Expenditure
£
(281,729)
(6,682)		 As at 31
March 2026
£
88,484
6,113
111,116 271,892 (288,411) 94,597
As at 1 April
2024
£
118,511		 Income
£
316,397		 Expenditure
£
(330,937)		 As at 31
March 2025
£
103,971
...CONTINUED

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Grant fund
Total funds		 3,049 12,068 (7,972) 7,145
121,560 328,465 (338,909) 111,116

20. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

No trustee expenses have been incurred.

21. Related Party Disclosures

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Grants
Charitable Activities:
Cafe
Income from charitable activities
Social club
Income from charitable activities
Oscars
Income from charitable activities
Football
Income from charitable activities
Grants
CA
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Investments
Bank interest receivable
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable Activities:
Cafe
Opening stock - materials
Purchases
Closing stock - materials
Wages and salaries
Staff training
Health and safety costs
Rates		 2026
Total
funds
£
100
6,794		 2025
Total
funds
£
-
55,682
55,682
80,589
80,589
5,540
5,540
40,960
40,960
21,342
-
21,342
123,668
123,668
-
-
684
684
328,465
(788)
(33,489)
480
(44,186)
(245)
(377)
(3,584)
...CONTINUED
6,894
85,999
85,999
5,574
5,574
-
-
25,266
3,308
28,574
144,292
144,292
307
307
252
252
271,892
(480)
(35,142)
1,200
(55,435)
(285)
(560)
(5,452)

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Light and heat
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance and licences
HR costs
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Social club
Opening stock - materials
Purchases
Closing stock - materials
Wages and salaries
Health and safety costs
Rates
Light and heat
Insurance and licences
Oscars
Opening stock - materials
Purchases
Wages and salaries
Staff training
Health and safety costs
Rates
Light and heat
Vehicle running costs
Vehicle insurance costs
Insurance and licences
HR costs
Sundry expenses
Football
Purchases
CA
Purchases
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme
Staff training
Health and safety costs
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
Security costs
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance and licences
Printing, postage and stationery		 (18,027)
(230)
(699)
-
(412)
(134)		 (15,099)
(469)
(691)
(43)
(1,535)
(733)
(100,759)
(700)
(3,823)
440
(629)
(377)
(234)
(978)
(658)
(6,959)
(27)
(4,519)
(30,486)
(100)
(338)
(1,938)
(6,668)
(645)
(2,484)
(882)
(95)
(727)
(48,909)
(22,496)
(22,496)
(197)
(59,039)
(616)
(460)
(585)
(9,044)
(25,430)
(1,838)
(475)
(32,055)
(4,564)
(989)
...CONTINUED
(115,656)
(440)
(2,598)
1,000
(1,366)
(560)
(272)
(898)
(462)
(5,596)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(247)
-
-
-
(247)
(21,548)
(21,548)
(4,522)
(67,442)
(742)
(96)
(560)
(12,417)
(26,145)
(2,301)
(1,214)
(4,839)
(5,197)
(1,058)

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HEDWORTHFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Telecommunications
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
HR costs
Bank charges
Charitable donations
Depreciation of plant and machinery
Depreciation of motor vehicles
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Surplus on revaluation of assets
Grants
Activity costs
NET EXPENDITURE		 (1,150)
(5,304)
-
(1,200)
(102)
(2,628)
(1,099)
-
(1,194)
528		 (1,374)
(6,259)
(3,833)
(1,009)
(102)
-
(1,293)
(1,262)
(1,390)
-
(138,682)
(6,682)		 (151,814)
(7,972)
(6,682) (7,972)
(288,411) (338,909)
(16,519) (10,444)

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