Tlae Slaclfff CeNte Annual Report 2025
A huge thank you to all our Trustee’s, Funders and Partners this years.
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Trustee’s Funders Partners
Father Robert Thompson London Borough of Camden Crisis
Marilyn Brooks Brent Council Camden Council
Tom Nielsen Brent Hubs
Post Office Charities Trust
Tom Rainbow Community Fridge Investment Fund Latin American House
Tushi Banerjee Asda Foundation Sufra Food Bank Kitchen
Nela Banovic Nexus Advice for Renters.
Heather Wood
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Aims & Objectives
We became a registered charity in February 2014 Charity number 1155848
We support We provide Individuals Free debt advice Families Food parcels + surplus food Vulnerable people Additional needs play Lone parents sessions Elderly people Place of safety Homeless people Place of welcome
Our aim is to create a space in West Hampstead where we are able to support those who are marginalised because of debt or other social and economic factors
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Structure & Governance
The Sanctuary Café NW6 employ and pay staff, meet the running costs of the building and all associated fees, including licences, insurances, business rates and utilities.
Any profits are then gift aided to The Sheriff Centre Charity.
A management team oversees the work of both the charity and the social enterprise. The board of trustees govern and manage the direction of the charity.
The charity employs one debt advice worker, Paul Scannell.
How we operate as a social enterprise
The Sheriff Centre Ltd, Registered Charity. Debt Advice The Food Share Project Allotment Project Suspended Coffee Additional Needs Play
The Sanctuary Cafe NW6 Ltd, Trading Subsidiary. The Sanctuary Cafe Post Office Hullabaloo Soft Play Rentals and Parties Live Music and Events Space
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Charity Report
2025
2025 has been another year of growth, adaptation and resilience for The Sherriff Centre as we continue to support our local community through a combination of social enterprise, practical support services and community engagement. Based within St James’ Church in West Hampstead, our aim remains to create a welcoming and inclusive space where people experiencing hardship, isolation or crisis can access support with dignity. Building on the momentum of our 10-year anniversary in 2024, this year we have continued to strengthen both our charitable services and our role as a vibrant community hub.
Debt Advice
Demand for our FCA-regulated Debt Advice Service has remained consistently high throughout 2025 as increasing numbers of local residents continue to struggle with rising housing costs, utility bills and financial insecurity. Our adviser, Paul Scannell, continues to support clients facing complex financial situations including rent and council tax arrears, utility debt, threatened eviction, benefit issues and court action. The service remains free, independent, confidential and impartial. This year we secured £21,000 from Brent Council to continue the debt advice sessions delivered through Brent Hubs, enabling us to maintain vital outreach support across the borough. Alongside direct client work, Paul continues to contribute his expertise across local networks and partnerships, helping improve collaboration and support pathways for vulnerable residents.
Food Share Project
Our Food Share Project continues to provide practical support to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Working with referral partners across Camden and Brent, we provide food parcels, surplus food and essential household items to those most in need. The project remains rooted in dignity and choice, enabling clients to select items suitable for their household where possible.
Throughout the year we continued to strengthen links with local organisations and community projects, ensuring support reaches vulnerable residents efficiently and collaboratively. We were also pleased to receive £5,000 through Camden’s Community Fridge Investment Fund, supporting the development of our new rewilding and nature trail project.
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Charity Report
Community Activities and Inclusion
Our Additional Needs sessions within our soft play remain a valued source of support for local families with children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs. We also launched new Saturday drop-in sessions for under 5s in the Lady Chapel, helping provide an accessible and welcoming weekend activity for local families.
This year we continued to expand our programme of community events and activities. Our regular events programme, including Sanctuary Sessions and partnerships with organisations such as Offline and Sofar Sounds, has helped bring new audiences into the building and strengthen community engagement. We were delighted to once again host our annual Summer Carnival in July, bringing together local residents for a day of family activities, entertainment and community celebration. Alongside this, our seasonal events programme continued to grow, including our much-loved Christmas Panto and Santa’s Grotto, which welcomed many local families into the building during the festive period and helped create joyful, inclusive experiences for children and parents alike.
In October we were also honoured to attend a reception at the House of Commons hosted by our local MP Tulip Siddiq, recognising local community “heroes” and the contribution organisations such as The Sherriff Centre make to community life and support.
We have also begun developing a rewilding and nature trail project at the front of the church. This initiative will create a greener and more welcoming public space while also supporting activities for families and home educated children. Volunteers will help maintain the area and educational resources will be developed to encourage outdoor learning and engagement with nature.
Building Improvements and Sustainability
During August we closed for one week to undertake essential repairs to the church floor alongside improvements to the café and soft play areas. These changes have improved safety, accessibility and the overall visitor experience within the building. Earlier in the year we completed a full eco audit of the building, funded by the City Bridge Foundation. The audit has provided valuable recommendations to help us reduce energy usage and work towards becoming more environmentally sustainable in the future.
Additional improvements this year included upgraded CCTV, new digital screens, refreshed toilets and new noticeboards to improve communication and visibility across the site.
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Charity Report
Fundraising and Community Support
Fundraising continues to play a vital role in sustaining both our
charitable services and the upkeep of our historic building. During 2025 we secured a range of grants and community funding, including support from Brent Council, Camden Community Infrastructure Levy funding and Camden’s Community Fridge Investment Fund.
Alongside grant fundraising, we have continued to develop new income streams and partnerships. Offline and Sofar Sounds both agreed to include a £1 charitable donation on ticket sales for events held at The Sherriff Centre, creating additional unrestricted support for our work.
This year also saw continued investment in marketing and communications, including the recruitment of a part-time marketing and content coordinator and the development of a new communications strategy to increase awareness of our services and activities.
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2026, our focus remains on strengthening the long-term sustainability of both our charitable services and our building. A key priority for the coming year will be the development of our rewilding and nature trail project at the front of the church. This space will provide opportunities for outdoor learning, community engagement and activities for families and home educated children, while also improving the appearance and biodiversity of the site.
We also plan to continue expanding our programme of innovative community events and activities. Building on the success of our existing partnerships and events programme, we are developing new initiatives including “No Signal”, a teen-focused version of our popular unplugged events designed to encourage young people to disconnect from phones and social media and engage in real-world connection, creativity and community.
Alongside this, we will continue working to secure longer-term funding for our Debt Advice Service, strengthen our fundraising capacity and progress larger-scale capital fundraising plans for the future repair and sustainability of the church building. We remain incredibly grateful to our staff, volunteers, trustees, partners, funders and local community for their continued support. Together, we continue to build a welcoming, resilient and inclusive community space at The Sherriff Centre.
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Debt Advice at The Sherriff Centre
The Sherriff Centre is committed to providing advice and information that is:
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We offer advice on a
wide range of
financial issues
including:
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We also aim to assist clients facing emergency situations including:
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eviction
utility debt repossession
free
rent arrears disconnection
independent
council tax arrears imprisonment
confidential
credit card debt court hearing
impartial
benefits overpayments no money for food
other crisis
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Debt Advice Feedback
Client had £772 court and bailiff costs remitted
‘Thank you Paul, you nailed it.
Everything was fantastic. Thank you so much for your determined and thorough work, You made things go so smoothly and you took a lot of heat off my neck. Your advice was spot on and I have now gone a step further to properly outline my outgoings and income so I can save and spend wisely. I will contact you if anything changes, for the good I hope so I can clear the debt sooner rather than later. Many thanks again’
Brent Hubs Client
‘I just want to let you that my application for the resident’s support has been approved. I received an email saying they will be paying £850 towards my living cost and £150 towards the council tax. Thank you very much for your assistance and support, this has made such a huge difference to my life, thank you Paul’
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Statement of Financial Activities: Year Ended 31 December 2024
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2025 2024
Income + Endowments £ £
Donations + Legacies
Donations 4,946 80,835
Gift Aid 599 345
Grants 51,966 44,936
Soft Play Memberships 2,650 -
Investment Income
Deposit account interest 115 70
Total Income 60,276 126,186
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Statement of Financial Activities: Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Expenditure 2025 2024
Expenditure on charitable activites £ £
Payroll + Consutancy 28,916 23,402
Training + Membership Fees 1,082 1,243
Food Bank + Voucher Costs 2,580 3,192
Food Share Allotment Costs - -
-
Other Charitable Activity Costs 2,605
- -
Sensory Equipment
Support Costs
Insurance 861 861
Software + IT Costs 215 967
Premises+Management Costs 62,602 23,574
- -
Defibrillator Costs
Bank Charges 60 60
Independent Examiner Fees 1080 1080
Sundries 232 58
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Repairs 9,000
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Rewilding 6,409
Total Resources Expended 57,042
Net Expenditure 113,037 (69,144)
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A year in pictures
January, Sound Bath
February, Sanctuary Sessions
March, Eco Audit
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A year in pictures
April, May, Sofar Sounds Allotment
June, Food Share Project
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A year in pictures
July, Carnival
August, Café Refurbishment
September, Good Gym
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A year in pictures
October, Rewilding
November, House of Commons
December, Santa’s Grotto
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Chair’s Report
It is my pleasure to present this annual report for The Sherriff Centre for 2025.
This has been another year of growth, resilience and community impact. As many local people continue to face financial hardship, housing insecurity and social isolation, The Sherriff Centre has remained committed to providing practical support, creating opportunities and bringing people together.
Our mission is to be a welcoming community hub that combines enterprise with social purpose, strengthening the lives of people across West Hampstead and Kilburn.
Demand for our FCA-accredited Debt Advice Service has remained high throughout the year, reflecting the ongoing cost of living challenges faced by many households. Alongside this, our Food Share Project has continued to provide practical support with dignity and respect to local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Beyond these services, The Sherriff Centre continues to thrive as a vibrant community space. Through our café, soft play, additional needs sessions, family activities, cultural events and partnerships, we have welcomed an increasingly diverse range of people into the building, helping to reduce isolation and strengthen community connections.
Our evening events programme has grown significantly during the year through initiatives such as Sanctuary Sessions, Sofar Sounds and other cultural partnerships. These events not only introduce new audiences to The Sherriff Centre but also generate income to support our charitable work and reinforce our role as a place where people from different backgrounds can come together through music, creativity and shared experiences.
We have also begun developing our rewilding and nature trail project at the front of St James’s Church. This exciting initiative will improve biodiversity while creating opportunities for schools, families, volunteers and local residents to engage with nature, environmental education and outdoor learning.
The board has continued to focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organisation through strengthening our finances, developing new partnerships and expanding fundraising opportunities. At the same time, we remain mindful of the challenges and responsibilities of operating from a historic church building that serves as a modern community hub.
This year has also been one of important governance development. As the organisation has grown, the board has reviewed its own effectiveness and future leadership. We have begun implementing a Co-Chair model to strengthen governance and increase leadership capacity, while also identifying the need to recruit trustees with expertise in areas including fundraising, communications, property and sustainability. These developments will help ensure The Sheriff Centre remains well governed and resilient for the future.
Our relationship with the Parish of St Mary’s, Kilburn and St James’s,
West Hampstead continues to be an important part of our identity. While operating as an independent charity, we share a commitment to serving our local community and look forward to building even stronger collaboration in support of the parish’s wider mission.
None of this would be possible without the dedication of our Director, Jane Edwards, our staff team, volunteers, trustees, partners and supporters. Their professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment make The Sherriff Centre the welcoming and inclusive place that it is.
As we look ahead, we know that demand for our services will remain high and that financial pressures will continue. However, we are confident that the strength of our partnerships, the commitment of our people and the support of our community provide a strong foundation for the future. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank everyone who has contributed to The Sherriff Centre during the past year and look forward to building on these achievements in the years ahead.
Fr Robert Thompson Chair of Trustees The Sherriff Centre
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REGisfERED COMPANY IYUMBER.. 118563341 {EDgland snd Walos) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: IIS5848 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDrrED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDLD 31 DECRRF.R 2n2q THE SHERIFP CERE LIMITED (A COMPANY LtMITED BY GUAKANTEE) Collardq 5-9 Eden StrEet Kinwn-urA)n.llwn&s KTI IBQ
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMIILK ZIJZ5 Pag¢ Rel of the Trwtees I to 4 Indcpendent EJ•mitier'8 Report Bathnce Sbeet Notes to the FlnDdal statenl 9 13 Detalled Sttèmèbt nf 51Tr*nei•l Aetiviti 14
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 'I'he tnistees who are aFso dire£tot5 of the charity for of tbe ComFonr¢B AGt 2(X)6, ytvtiern their repoiL with the financi statempnts of the elwity for thc 31 Decant£r 2025. The trustees hav¢ adopted the provisions of AUnlE and KertIrE hy Cknties.. Statancnt of RllUnende Practice applicable to tharitie8 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Ftnanciaj Repoitin8 Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {efftIv¢ l January 2019). OWECTIVES AND AcfiviTfLS Ohjectivu Dd ai Jt i& a pIace where a][ tthple are welcom¢ able to access the service5 OtTered and through thcir activities ¢an SUPFATrrt other Tnemlxrs ofthe same ex>mmimity. The Sheriffccntst 111¥ Lv.. - Improve the quaiity of life for I] Feople. . Providc an aLLthSibl4 welcomin2 venue #r¥1 foc41 point for th¢ (omimutuiy where SIdents can mèet. sla]ISe. and find rest and roliLUtion. - To offu a high qulty. free and impArtial debt 1¢% tts l(Ka] nldlS at the wint of neAI The local community is defined lar8ely &4 th08¢ living in the NW6 p)stccxk across both the London Borou8h of Camd¢n and the London Borough of BrenL And to all f8milits a1 TtsidenLs who come use our f&ilities. Th¢ are4 i.q one of eonsidernblc vartattoii in terms of and dhnic diversity and the ckn.ity a¢eks to be orKn iv all pty)ple regardle&8 of dir ethnicity. and sexuality. and economic ¢iUm$t8nc% physic4i or menthl ability. Si8nlfi¢ADt 4etiviti•J tkbi #avi at The s[]tr r.entre is commÉtted to providiiJ¥ frK IndertndenL confirtpntid and Émpartial Avice. infom)otion and suvwrt to p]e who liv& wnrk or $bJdy in W¢st Ilaniysl¢4uI and Its surrounding ar¢a and who are exrRrip.ncin8 financial djfficulty. T7 J¢¥vlce offern thice nn 8 wide rango of dcbt issues in¢ludin& utility de renT and council tax arrears. ¢r&dit debts. OV¢Tpayment of Eenefits and tax Crlits. The service also aims to tsslsl clients facing emergency siiuatioAS including... Creditor about to take dr&8tic actiot4 e.g. eviLiion, re[10n. diqeonnectj0 impYisonmu)i - Deadline apprO¥h] e.8. wlyin8 to court fonns. court hearing date- Oth¢r Lri¥i¥, ¢.g. rn) money for focMI. The service 1$ currentty available two days w week and we dIrdY employ a debt adviLY woJer. Our debt adviLe service is available io all IC residents and works with relevant I( agencies. We have a(kfed a secorKI key activity to our charitabl¢ servie¢s dirring the lookdown of 2020 we rtteived tunding from the Edward Harvoqt Fiind to $et up a food slarIbIllIY pYoJecL Wc have a service rurks wiuiin our mjso8. Thi.4 18 ea]led * Food Share PIDjwL We have urplus fwd donaTed fn)m I(1 hiisintsses, for exampl4 im aThJ fruit and vegetsbl4 this is freely available for anyone to tske. The STh] part of this [Djt is providing rd pa¢15 by referral to househuld5 who are experiencing focd p)vffj. We also nm Athltliond Neds Wions forchildren and young people with a disability ors]Kcial nL Public benefit We have refenul io the guidance eA)ntatned in the Chtitity ColllllJjS5ions Rencral guidancp. on public ben¢fEt when reviewin8 our oim3 vbjLr(ives aThJ m nmniTrg And plannin8 th¢ scryicts pwvided the eharity. Tli¥ trustee5 aff aware of the. need to Consid how tsw tI¢d "v1£S and miees wtll ¢ontribut¢ trp th¢ atms and obj¢cttves they Iwye seL
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES )R THE YFAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACHIEVEMEfW6 AND PERFORMANCE Charitsble gctivities 2025 has been ther p)5itive yew for The Skniff Centre as w¢ cominual w stmgtlwx) ow rol¢ as a welcoming community hub aT¥J provider of pTrcttcal 5uppuiI scrvicGry. Demond for our FCA-ryilAtEd Debt Advice Servire ha% reTnaift big supwting Ioc8] ttsidts fxing rising living cosis, debL housing iDse¢urity and financid hardship. Thi8 year we securryl £21.(KK) fTOfft Brent Council to continue delivering debt advice swions through Brent Hubs aTrJ developing plans to wuye lonw-terni fimding for the servi. Our Food Shr Project coMinu¢s to support indivithbals and families exwien¢ing fd in8uty. and we were delighted to Ceive £5.(XK) from CamLkn's Commw)iry Fridge Investsiiertt Fund to suptth the development of our new rewilaiii¥ and Daturr trtiil proj( Our Additional Neets stsslorn wlthin Sofi Pl&y ¢(ffltinue to pThide vAlile Supr for ¢hildren and young ywple with disobiliti¢6 and additiongl neth while new Saturday dropin se&8ions for under 5s h4ve helped ¢rnte fvrther opp)rtunities for lo families to ¢01C(l and play. We w¢ro Plea8 to host alther wces4ful Summw Carnival atMI to exp8nd ow pmgramme of eommunity ev¢nts through patherships with organisatioi)s includirt8 Offline 8nd Sofar Sound% bDngu)g new audlencey IILW til¢ buildin8 lhnd 9tr0nsthenin8 commiinity engagemenL Durin¥ Lli¥ y¢ar w¢ also ¢omploted A fiJll eeo a11 nf Iwildm& U1Crtk essenU¥l uiyio¥cm¢nts to our ¢afé and soft plAy 8tce.s. and continueA to invest in the lortg-trm Sustainability of both our services and our historic ¢huKh EIldIng. We r•nain our staff. volunteers, trusteu. partsiers aThJ $upwr0 wl)o makc thia woA( p088ible. W¢ wvuld lik¢ to thk our futtd¢rB this yegrwkn haveenablal us to carry on th1¥ vilal W. London Borough of Canukn Brent Council Yosi Oftlce Chariii¢s TnL%t Community Fridge Investmeml Fiind Asda Foundation Nex FINANCIAL REVIEW Finott¢ial poBitio The statement of Flnancial A¥Liviti¢S Shows income for the year of Wl.?.76 (2024 - £120.18b") and to ¢XpGttdlts of £113,037 {2024_ £57.042). RerV% wii¢y Th¢ present leve.l nf fvnthng aNI resery¢s aye ciMJ51drtd •Uate to Support th? rutming of the chBrity f()r the year ahea rRucfuiiL (IOVERNANCX AfiD MANAGEMEprr Gov¥rlliug do¢um¢nt The Charity is enn8tituted &q a COM limiicd by g[F1(¢t arnl is th¢rcfor¢ 8ovem¢d by 8 Memorandiim and ATticle5 of AswiiatioR dated 10th June ?012 and r¢gistered with the Chan"ty Lommi55ion.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 202S STRUCTUKL. WVERNANCE ANf> MANAGEMENT Rccruitmettt aDd appoilllmwt tsfll¥Yé Inwltes TrllSt 8re Enlir via relevant organisatiotr4 targdd publicity and with thrte muiilxjs rx vifiLiu - IncuTnbent of United Benefice of Si Mary with All Souls. Kilbum and St Jsmts. West Hampstead and the tt¥ts wardens of the p8rish of Si Jarn¢s. Wo%t Hamtead. When considering n¢w truste4 the Boanl ha5 r¢gard ts) the requtrement for th¢ skn'll and exwise wuitsl for the m Potential new tnIe£S attend three meetin85 as obserffi before are apwj1ntI as trwte¢s and induct1 into their legal obligations utKkn clwiiy WKI company law- and dwision-m8king prrwx the developrnent plan for the chArity ind the recent fl1 perf1)rnw. During inductii)n tTWtttJ ar¢ cJic(ju[1 Lv t know the Sheriff Caltsr and to mett key stsff. Organ1101 Jinitlure The ¢hartty ig or8Anised go that the tntstces ni¢a i¢¥ulatly w m¥n8ge ITS affairs. The cty employs a part time debt advisor. 'lThe Centre Dirthr. wkn manages the chaTity and &880¢iated trading company, works part titne for the charity. The witre dirtctor, WOTkin8 with the ChaiT is jointly re5FM)nsible with the INsltts for straty. arKI suststnability. ad1w to all le8d and fitt141 reqUirentI business and partnership dev¥lupmenL Rlsk The tswtees have a dury to id¢ntify and review the risks which the clwity is exrrtjsed and to ensure appropnate controls are in pl In pmvitkb rea$#ble assuran 4gainst fi)wd and ¢rror. Ihe chanty has a ri8k mAnAgprTrwnt strkte8y which ¢OnwI.. - An annual rcview vftti¢ risks the ch8rfry may f. - The establi4hment of system4 kYocoAures, aTha actions lo mttigate those ri3k8 identified in the plan.. and - The itnplemeniation of prcaures and to minimise gny Wentiai impact un the ehority should t1 risks mat¢riaii basis. . of the Centre ulert£S its 0} risk as%ssments on & regular REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS R¢gist¢red COmnY Dumber 08.5fi1141 (En8iaTbA and W¢6) Regist•d Chaylty RMb¢r 1155848 Reg¥tered offi¢e Flat I St James Hou Sherriff Rn& London Greater London NWO 2AP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Ms"I' Elaneriee Mrs M S Brooks Reverend R G IIK)M[On Ms N Bynuvil (rv)11 3.11.23) M8 H Wood Mr R T Raintow Mr T A Nit]s¢n Both Mr R T RainEow al Mr T A Nielsen havc Th)t been 4winted 83 com>wy dir¢ctm with Componies Hous Company Se¢Y¢t•ry Ms T Bane]iee IndependeTrt KumlDer Collards Chartered Account 5-9 Eden Street Kingston upon Tham•s urrey KTI IBQ 27 July 2026 Approved by order of the iKwd of tnLqtees on............................................. and on its tKhrby.
THE SHERIFF CENlllE LIMITKD STATEMEIYT OF FINANCIAL AalVTTIES FOR THE YEAR E]¥DED 31 DECEMBER 202S 2025 Totsl 21Y24 Totsj fimds IlnvpoTrie.ted Restricted futKI tNCOME AND ENI)OWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 195 E61 126,116 Investment iome 115 70 Total 23JiO 276 126.186 V,XPKNDITURE ON Charltsble aetsvjtses Dobt odvicc & food Jupprt 7WI 57.042 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (51761) 152.701) 69.144 RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total fijnds broughi forward 67.709 67,709 (1,435) TnTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14948 i&Y48 67.7no The notes fornj part ofthese finla1 st&unents Page 6
INDEPENDENf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SHEIUFF CENTKL LAMtTED Indend¢llt eMIner'S report to tbe trw¢¢ts of The Sberiff C¢tstre limited fthe Compn) l Teport to the chan.ty tn]stets on my examination of the xcounts of the Company for the year ended 31 Decembw2025. R¢JpoDsibililies and b•si8 of r¢port As thp charity's trustees of the ComFqny land atso its diTe¢tOTS for the of MpanY law) you 8re responsible for the preparation of the accounts in ¢0th¢¢ with th¢ Tequirem¢nts of the ComFoTll&S Act 21M)6 Cthe 2(Mkn Ad). Having satisfied myself that the wiunts of the Company not rU]uir to be a1110 under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for indndent examinatio I reiyirt in rtSFrft of my examiTJion of your ¢Ewtty's aecounts &$ ¢aLed 0 der Stttson 145 of the Chariiies Act 2011 Cthe 2011 ACV). In carying o my examination I have followed the DiT¢Ctions given the Chariry Commigsion Sedion 14S(5) (b) of the201I ACL Independent euminer's ststement I have cornpleted my ¢x#mination. I cMifirTn no mjtters h&v¢ CAMne to my attention in wnnection with the examination giving me cae to b¢li¢ve'. atsunting T#0S were ke0 in Ttsped of the Compfiny a5 rwuiroj by kntion 386 of the 2(X)6 Act; or th¢ attounts do not 8&cord with those r¢cord&' or the a¢¢ounts do noi comply with the ac¢ountin8 requiMKnts of Section 396 of the 21))6 Act other than any requirement that the a¢¢ounts 8ive a and fair view which 13 not a matr ¢onsidetrd &8 part of on independent exarnination. or the aOunts have not prycd in •¢cudan with the nhods aThJ principles of the Statement of Recommended PThcticp. fnr AecountinR and reIng by ¢harities lapplic4ble to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin181 ReF1n8 StsThJard awlicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS I2) I have no eoncems and have come n}S3 no other mattern in conn&tion with the exAmination to whi¢h atteniion slKTruld drawn in this reFK)rt in onler to enable # pft)w uThJ¢tstsnding of the accounts to be ached. Jonathan Addison FCA The 1n5t1w vfciiurilmI AoU in England 8nd Wll Collards Charterul Accountants 5-9 Eden Street Kingston-UFA)trTh8m&8 KTI IBQ 27 July 2026 Page 5
BALANCE SHEET. eontinutd 31 DECEMBER 21Y25 These financial 5tatetnents have Ften preparwj in Kdae with the provisi0Th8 applicable tt) charitable comparnes suhjp¢Jto the S1 Cfjmponi r¢8inK. The finwial ststanents wer¢ awwv¥d ty the Board of TnL*tees and Authorised for i&sue (>n and wtre siwd on its behalf by: ev notes forni w ofthtse ststements
THE SHERIVV CENfRE LiIrED BALANCE SHEET JI DECEMBER 2025 2025 Totsl f¥nds 2024 fijnds CURRENT ASSETS C$3h at baT 80,SQQ CREDTTOIIS Amounts falling due within one year 110945) (lQ945} (IL¥yu) ET CURRENT ASSETS 14.948 67,709 TOTAL A&8ETS LESS CURRKNr LIABILITIES 14948 14948 67.709 NF,T AS&iE'I' 14948 14948 67.'IU9 FUNDS Unrestrictryj fjjnds 14948 67,709 TOTAL FUNDS 14948 67,709 Th¢ charitsble c(rfnF4ny is entitleA ts) exemption frnm wait Wion 477 of the Comp9nies Act 2006 forth¢ year •thd 31 Dec¢mEu2025. T]t¢ LiiemtKfs hay¢ not requirna the comF4ny to ol*Ain gn akn.t ol" its fin191 r(M' year ertd¢d 31 December?.(ns in 0[dae with S#ilon 476 of th¢ Cvii4MDtcs Act 21J)& The tswt¢es acknowledge their rwsibilities tor (a) ensuring thai the charttsble ctxnpny keep a¢Untin8 rordS that ¢ixnply with Stions 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 21 and O)) preing finBncid statents whiLh give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitsble £omrAny as at th¢ end of each fiDartia] ytsr aThl of its surplus or deficit for each finanbiu] year in aCcOrdaT with the lwuirements of SectiOll5 394 8th1395 and whith otherwise comply with th¢ requircments of th¢ CoMPAni Aet 26 rel18 to financial so far as atvlicable to the ¢h8ritabl¢ wnyiy.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEPITS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2025
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The financial statements Df the r]ritable eompany, whi¢h is a public b¢ncfit crttity FRS 102,
have been prepar¢d in a¢cOrd¢¢ WTth the Clwities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Rewrting by
ChaTitios'. Statrment of Ree0mmenl l)racti£e applicable to ChiticS preparing their accounts ill
aOrda[¢ with the Finla1 ReEK>rt]"ng Slandard applicable in the UK Republic of Ireland {FRS
l¢f2) (effective l January 2019),, Financial RctK)rting Stsndard 102 Tr Financia] ReFrf)rting Standard
applicable in the UK ajkl Republi¢ of Ireland, the Conipgnies Aet 2¢. The financial stat¢ments
have prepared und¢r the historical wst convenlion.
Pr¢paratloD of tojuolida fJJLgn¢lal ststemthts
The financiAI atements ¢ontain Enfomiation Thc Sh¢riff Cejitsr Litnitrd as an Indlvi(tua]
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OTES TO THE FINAiYCiAL sfATEMENfs- eotttinw FOR THE YEAR EI¥DFD 31 DECEMBER 2025 DONATIONS AI¥D LECACIES 2(r24 940 80.633 345 44.936 (iift aid Ordnts Soft play memt*rshiF 51,966 2,6 ioi 120,110 CJrants received inclth al¥¢. are as follows: 2025 2024 Comd¢n Givin8 Brent Council HuL)bub UK LB Camden iamden Communty Frldg¢ Camdon Lo¢al Commurtity Lewy 24966 25.936 Is( 15.(X)O 44.916 INVEMENT INCOMK 202S 2024 Dep)git aCCt intprvsr 70 TRUSTELS, REMUNLHATION AND BENEVITS There wprp. nn tnLqttt8' ranunerdtM or othtt tencfits for the year abjed 31 DeMber 2023 Jwr Ibr the year ¢nd¢d 31 D1111 2024. 'I'Thsi¢es' ex The were no tnjstees. exrknses wd f(Y the year entsj 31 Dantr 2023 nvr fur y. ¢iM]cd 31 Illi[ 2024. PAgè In conllnued...
NOTES TO THE FINANcL ATEmENTS. eoDtinMts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 AFF C(KSTS The avera¥v monthly numberofemployees during thcy¢ar follows.. Debt thisor 21Y25 2024 No employ received aN)Ivments in excw of£fA).IIXI. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT nF FINANCIAL ACTIVfTIES Total ftmds INCOME Af4D ENDOwmEfq FROM DnnATio and le8a¢i 180 29.936 126,116 Investsn¢nt income 70 70 Tot41 96250 29,930 126,IR6 EXPF.NDITURE ON Cli#rltsble 4eiiYitk Debt Advi¢e & food suywrt 21106 34,930 57.042 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 74,144 {5,(W) 69.144 RECONCILIATION OF FiIN Totat funds brought forwanl (6.435) (1,435) TV'I'AL FItNDS CARRIED FORWARD 67.709 67.709 Pagell
THE SHERIFF CENfRE LIMrrED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ntInUed FOKTHE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CRKDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wfTHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Amounts owed to group undkin 10,769 2,121 10,945 12.890 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movemenl infvt At 31.12.25 Al 1.1.25 Unn¥lriit¢d futtds 67,71TrJ (Y2,761) 14Y48 (52,701) 14948 TOTAL FUNDS 67,709 MOvlL iii fvnds includ in th¢ ab> are #g follows: Incoming Reg)urces Mvyaiient ¢xpend in fvndq UnrestrlLkni fuDds 23JiQ (771) (12.761) Rutri¢t¢d funds xdvice & tood supw)ri IntTrastruiiWe & ren¢wols 31. (31,906) (S,(K) .K966 (Jty906) TOTAL FIINI)S fA276 (11.I,IL17) (52,7bl) Page 12 continiiod..
THE SHERIFF CENTrI LIMrrED NOTES TO THE FllNANC ATEmENTS. Cojltinued FOR THE YEAJI EI¥DED 31 DECEMBER 21)25 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Cvffjpar#i1v for movement in f¥d8 ovement in fjjn At 31.12.24 At 1.124 IIDretrieted funds G¢net3t fijnd (6,435) 74,144 67.709 Restrkted hDdx Dcbt adviGc & fwl supwrt (J.(KM)I TnTAL FUNDS (1.435) 69,144 67,709 Comparative net movement in inelu&d in the ai¥Jve are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resources extThJed in SJn& UDI'eJlrlcied eTPMe fiLnd 96JSO (2llOO) .14.144 R•iri¢ted fuud8 De &Jvice & f)d supwt 29.936 {34.936) (5.(W) TOTAL FUNDS 126.186 (57.042) 69,144 RILATED PARTY DISCIA)SiJRES Th¢rc iiu T¢lated fQlly trantiLlg fcrth*y¢ttr¢nd J I t>Armb 2Q25. Pag¢ 13
DETAILFD STATEMETIT OF FINANCLAL ACTIVT VOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 DoDtiotss And legci Donations Gift aid Gr8nts Soft play memtttshlr 80.835 345 44,936 59) $1,966 6Q161 126,116 lttvestmeDt 1CoD)e Deposil accouni Itlier¢SL Totsl Ineomin£ rejources 115 70 126,186 fAI370 EXPENDfniRE ClbAritAble adivities PayTvII Gonsultancy Training & fflprnher8hip fees Food bank & voucher Shar¢d tobles w4uipm¢nt 2&916 23,402 1.243 2.605 3¥78 30.449 sUprt ¢(dts Mano8emeDt InquTance Suiidi'Les Sofiware and IT cnsts Vremiw & mana¥lKntrsts RcpairJ and renew8ls Rewildin8 proJc¢l 801 58 91i7 23,574 232 215 793J9 25.460 r4lDath¢¢ Rank charges Covernnoe Clts Ind¢wdent Exniner feea 1,080 115.037 57,042 N•t lexpendithre.)fincome (rL,761) 6Y.144 rhis page d(X5 Tmrt fvriii of thc 3ttthtt0ry finsncial gtstemenl Py14
J Edwards The Sheriff Centre St James House Sheriff Road London NW6 2AP
24[th] June 2026
Ref: JA/EL
Dear Jane,
The Sheriff Centre Ltd
Having completed the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, I now enclose the following documentation for your attention:
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Financial statements of the charity; once approved, please arrange for these to be signed on pages 3 and 6;
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Letter of representation; once you are happy with the contents, then please arrange for the letter to be signed by a trustee.
Once the above have been signed I would be grateful if you could return copies back to me in order to sign off the examination report.
The year reports a deficit of £52,761. This predominantly arose from high premises and management costs incurred by the charity. The restricted grants received helped toward the debt advisory costs and also the food programme. Unrestricted grants came from Camden to cover general purpose costs. However the main cause to the deficit came from required funding of the Café, which amounted to £45,500. On top of this was a contribution of £9,000 to the floor repairs and £6,409 spent on the rewilding project.
The main and perhaps obvious point to note is that without the Café performing well, then the charity will struggle with its own funding resources and then becomes more reliant upon external funding.
It is also hard to keep to realistic funding levels, since the charity is affected greatly by the performance of the Café and its own ability to attract external funding.
The Sanctuary Café NW6 Ltd
Having completed the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2025, I now enclose the following documentation for your attention:
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A copy of the full financial statements; once approved, please arrange for these to be signed on pages 2 and 4;
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Abridged version for filing; once approved, please arrange for these to be signed on page 2; 3. Corporation tax return (CT600); please could you arrange for the Tax Return to be signed on the last page (no box provided, but please sign near the printed name). The company made a loss for the year, and taxable losses of £28,879 are available to carry forward against future profits arising.
Once the above have been signed I would be grateful if you could return copies back to me in order to sign off the accountant�s report.
The results show an overall loss for the year of £20,422, the main drivers being a drop in income on Café and shop and Softplay. I mentioned in my email that we have accounted for �Party income� differently in that future dated booking income has been deferred to the next financial year. This led to a one-time impact of reducing reported income by £12k. The other main driver is an increase in staff costs, although headcounts remained static.
As mentioned above, the company benefitted from management fees charged to the charity which were higher than the previous years.
It seems the company has been impacted by the general economic trends and cost of living pressures which have affected families across the nation. This leads to a reduction on discretionary spend items, such as the softplay and café covers. Hopefully this current year will see an improvement so that the company and charity can regain some buffer in reserves.
I trust the enclosures are in order, but please do contact me should you have any queries.
Kind regards Yours sincerely,
Jon Addison
Enc.