’ - CHAIRMAN S REPORT 04/23 03/24
There are many ways to measure success. We can consider the finances, the clients’ opinions, the numbers, and range of people using the centre or the synergistic links with other organisations in the community. I am delighted to report that on all these metrics the Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre has had a most successful year.
Finances
Since 2015 (ignoring the covid years of 2021/2) the accounts have only been in the black on one previous year. This year looks to have been our most successful ever and although profit is not our primary aim it is critical that we maintain financial viability because it enables re-investment in services.
Indeed, over the past decade the centre has grown from premises providing services predominately for the older generation to be a true community centre catering for all ages.
Core Services
Riverside goes from strength to strength. Great leadership by Lynn supported by our wonderful volunteers has continued to make Riverside an attractive, supportive and welcoming destination.
The Shed led by John and Richard is seeing increasing numbers of users as well as being able to offer support to other community organisations (where capacity allows).
Stay and Play led by Ruth is welcoming increasing numbers of parents and children and remains very popular.
Hemyock Community Fridge which launched at the centre in January has been a tremendous success. Over a three-month period, three tonnes of food (which would otherwise have ended up in landfill) was given to the community to a value of £11,250. This amazing service is being run with FoodSave Honiton. Great thanks go to the Parish Council for their support in funding the room hire.
Therapists
A new therapist joined the team, offering hypnotherapy and our five therapists continue to be busy. We only have availability in one room on one day of the week.
Room Hire
The centre offers seven weekly Pilates classes and two yoga classes. There is a new Sound Bath meditation class. Betonica School of Herbal Medicine continues to hire the centre monthly to run lectures and training herbal clinics for their students.
Centre Administration
Policies were updated, new DBS checks were carried out, and Riverside staff and volunteers attended a food hygiene course. A new dishwasher was installed, the front doors repaired, and a tree fell on the building requiring some new guttering and tiles. New signage at the front of the building, better signposting services, therapies and classes.
Personnel
Many thanks to Nick Moon who retired from being a Trustee. His links to the Parish Council and local knowledge have been invaluable to the Trustees. We welcome Tim Lowe who joins as a Trustee and is already volunteering at the shed.
Finally, I want to thank Peta for her continued energy, enthusiasm and ability and to thank all our volunteers without whom we could not manage.
THE BLACKDOWN HEALTHY LIVING AND ACTIVITY CENTRE REPORT AND Accoumrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Registered Charty No. 1154693
The Blackdown Healthy Llvlng and Activity Centre Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 Income Donations Investment Income Income from Charitable Activities - Riverside Income from Charitable Activities - Community Shed Income from Therapy Room Income from Room Hire Income from Stay & Play Rent received from AONB Fundraising & Exhibitions Other Grants Other Income Total Income 2023 6.469 497 40.590 1,372 11.148 18,288 1,005 3.800 225 5,922 211 33,813 1,130 11.994 15,413 865 3.800 1,933 650 1,024 76,755 1.889 85,283 Expenditure Fundra ising & Miscellaneous Purchases Cha ritable Activities Expenditure Community Shed Expenses Stay & Play Expenses Wages & Salaries - io 4,041 1.482 303 38.865 1.767 57 1,134 8,088 270 1.960 1,493 162 760 176 260 1,407 219 2,247 5,882 933 2,578 18 60 1,401 587 3,701 I,iii 884 37,720 1,685 Regular Staff Pensions Staff Training Accountancy & Book-keeping Light & Heat Busines5 Rates Water Rates Telephone & Internet Computer & Software Expenses Advertising & PR Literature Website expenses Printing & Stationery Insurance Equipment Repairs Repairs & Maintenance Cleaning & Waste Disposal Premises Licence & subscriptions Recruitment & Professional Fees Sundries & Refreshrnents Bank Charges Depreciation Total Expenditure 1.307 7.102 512 1,669 1.364 53 238 95 269 2.751 1,234 6,880 4,646 656 194 279 69 1.377 75.573 76,383 Net Surplus for the Year 9,710 372
The Blackdown Healthy Lfving and Artivity Centre Balance Sheet a5 at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 5.603 5,505 Total Fixed Assets 5,603 5,505 Current Assets Short Term Investments and Deposits Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 62,749 1.237 35,253 62.369 5,295 21.727 Total Current Assets 99.239 89,391 Short Terrn Creditors 1.315 1,080 Net Current Assets 97,924 88.311 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 103,527 93,816 Represented by :. Designated Reserve 41.250 41,250 General Funds 62,277 52,566 Accumulated Funds at 31st March 103,527 93.816 Approved by the T Trustee Dated 26 Trustee
The Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre Notes to the Accounts Year ended 31st March 2024 Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRSSE and the Charities SORP. Change in basi5 There has been no change in the valuation rules and method5 of accounting since last year. Changes to previous accounts There have been no changes to previous accounts Grants to Institutlons There were no grants to institutions Tanglble Fixed assets Cost As at l April 2023 Additions Disposals As at 31 March 2024 Equlpment Total 39,055 1.499 39,055 1,499 40,554 40,554 Depreciation As at l April 2023 Charge for the year As at 31 March 2024 33,550 1,401 34,951 33,550 1,401 34,951 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2024 5.603 5,603 Equipment is depreciated on the reducing balance basis at 20% per annum
The Blackdown Heafthy Ltving and Artivity Centre Notes to the Accounts Year Ended 31st March 2024 Creditors (Amounts falling due within one yearl 2024 2023 Trade Creditors 1,315 1,080 1.315 1,080 Designated Reserve The reserved fund represents nine months operating costs which the trustees consider to be a prudent time scale for the charity to cope with disaster recovery in the event of unforeseen circumstances and to continue to deliver its core attivities. The appropriate level of the reseNe is reviewed on an annual basi5. Future Commitments The charity has no future commitments not provided for in the accounts. Guarantees The charity has given no guarantees. Secured Loans The charity has received no loans secured on any of tts assets. Contingent Liabilities The charity has no contingent liabilities.
Independent exam er's report to the trustees of The Bla¢kdown Healthy Living and A¢tivlty Centro I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. charity number 278819. which are set out on pages 1 to 4. Respe1Ve responslbilitlès of truslees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparab'on of the accounts The charity's Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Acl 2011 Ilhe 2011 A¢1) and that an Independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commisslon under section 145(5Xb) of the 2011 Act: and to stale whether partjcular matters have come lo my attention Basls of Indopondont oxamln•rfs 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 Ihose records It also includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees conceming 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 whelher the a¢¢ounts present a true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in the s18t8menl below Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examinatton. no matter has come to my attention. 111 'Nhich gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material resoect the requiremeni5'. to keep accounting records In accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 Act and lo prepa accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of Ihe 2011 Act have not been met.. or 121 to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Marie Johns FCCA Balchelor and Company Accountanls Limited Charlton House. 32 High Street Cullomplon, Devon EX15 1AE 7th June 2024