Dunston Community Centre Ltd Registered Charity No. 1155927
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
Legal Information - 2022
| Name: | Dunston Community Centre Ltd |
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| Charity Number: | 1155927 |
| Structure: | Registered Charity |
| Trustees: | |
| Chair: | Brian Lowery |
| Treasurer | Keith Lee |
| Secretary | Brenda Clelland |
| Dot Burnett | |
| Gary Haley | |
| Allison Thompson | |
| Doreen Wilson | |
| David Stephenson | |
| Norma Stewart | |
| Address: | Collingwood Terrace |
| Dunston | |
| Gateshead | |
| NE11 9DU | |
| Independent | Mark Thompson MAAT |
| Examiner: | 42 Lesbury Road |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | |
| NE6 5LB |
Dunston Community Centre – Trustees’ Report 2022
The object of Dunston Community Centre CIO is
‘... to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Dunston and the surrounding area without distinction of sex or political, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; and to manage and maintain Dunston Community Centre or to co-operate with any local statutory authority, in the maintenance and management of, Dunston Community centre for activities, promoted by the association and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above purpose.’
The impact of Covid continues to be evident in our community, and usage of the Centre reflects that. Some groups, thriving before Covid, have simply never recovered and it has been a challenge for Trustees to find groups to fill the gap – Trustees have always recognised that the financial benefit of successful, thriving groups is the rental income which secures the Centre’s financial sustainability. And some groups have found alternative premises – the Prince’s Trust, which delivered employment and education programmes, has moved to the nearby Dunston Help for Families Hub.
When Trustees were first elected by members of the community centre association to take over the responsibility of running and maintaining the community centre from the Council, we decided that we wanted the centre to be a catalyst for positive change in the community, helping local people to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We’ve done this by not only encouraging and supporting independent groups to use the centre to offer a range of activities and opportunities, but also by seeking external funding to support the start of new groups where a social need – such as combating social isolation - has been identified.
But we have also recognized that some groups fulfil a social need even though they have proved to be commercially impossible to sustain. This past year we have successfully obtained Awards for All funding to start a messy play and music group for young children because we felt that there was a gap in the creative provision for babies and toddlers, Historic England funding to offer a youth opportunity to focus on the Dunston Staiths in response to the absence of provision for young people and we have also used some of the Centre’s own reserves to support a new mums’ group because we were conscious of the lack of such provision. And we were delighted to be able to accommodate a Diabetes education group, offering health advice and support to local people.
But the greatest change has been the inclusion of Riverside Delight within the Centre. Previously Riverside Delight operated from a café across the road and managed all party bookings. It has now taken over the café area, from which it offers not only parties – and bookings are dramatically increasing – but regular cake and play activities at the weekend which have proved extremely popular during the winter months and, with plans to refurbish the outside play area, will doubtless prove even more popular in the warmer weather. These activities not only support the Centre’s financial sustainability but also offer opportunities for creative play for young children as well as combating parents’ and carers’ social isolation
Structurally, the building is sound, with little need for major repair and renovation work – although Trustees have decided to invest a substantial sum in the restoration of the sprung parquet floor in the hall. And the ongoing rain water ingress continues to be an irritant as no obvious cause can be identified despite extensive exploration. Trustees therefore decided to retain the Building and Maintenance Fund to £55,000
Membership of the Trust has changed slightly over the past year. George Thompson, a stalwart of the Community Centre for many years, sadly died early last year. And our much beloved Mary Scott also died in 2022 after a brief illness. The contribution that George and Mary made to the Centre over so many years was incredible and they cannot be replaced. Notwithstanding that, Norma Stewart and David Stephenson, both long term friends and users of the centre’s facilities, joined the board in 2022.
Brenda Clelland Secretary
February 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report to the trustees of Dunston Community Centre Ltd
On accounts for 31 December 2022 Charity no 1155927 the year ended Respective The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of responsibilities of accounts; they consider that an audit is not required for this year under trustees and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent examiner Examination is needed. It is my responsibility to
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the
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Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions independent given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of examiner’s the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the statement accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
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Independent In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: examiner's 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material statement respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: • proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and • accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 13 February 2023 Name: Mark Thompson MAAT Address: 42 Lesbury Road Newcastle NE6 5LB
Dunston Community Centre Ltd
Receipts & Payments Account
| Receipts & Payments Account | |||||
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| 1 January to 31 December 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Notes | £ | ||||
| Receipts | |||||
| Grants & Donations | 4 | 10203 | 10203 | 20285 | |
| HMRC Job Retention Grants | 0 | 522 | |||
| Love Dunston | 0 | 28470 | |||
| Rents | 19507 | 19507 | 15695 | ||
| Fund Raising | 3669 | 3669 | 3486 | ||
| Bank Interest | 0 | 69 | |||
| Total Receipts | 23176 | 10203 | 33379 | 68528 | |
| Payments | |||||
| Wages & National Insurance | 5 | 7065 | 7065 | 6134 | |
| Water | 442 | 442 | 77 | ||
| Heat & Light | 6 | 2542 | 2542 | 1044 | |
| Refurbishment & Maintenance | 4256 | 4256 | 4722 | ||
| Telephone | 690 | 690 | 802 | ||
| Office Expenses | 2647 | 2647 | 2136 | ||
| Grant Activities | 6211 | 6211 | 34241 | ||
| Christmas Lunch | 925 | 925 | 812 | ||
| Insurance | 96 | 96 | 1350 | ||
| Audit & Accountancy | 7 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Café and Coffee Mornings | 0 | 53 | |||
| Total Payments | 19113 | 6211 | 25324 | 51821 | |
| Surplus/Deficit for the period | 4063 | 3992 | 8055 | 16707 | |
| Transfer Between Funds | 2000 | -2000 | 0 | 0 | |
| Funds at 1 January 2022 | 105263 | 2000 | 107263 | 90566 | |
| Total Funds at 31 December 2022 | 111326 | 3992 | 115318 | 107273 |
Dunston Community Centre Ltd
Statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 31 December 2022
| Notes | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| Monetary Assets | |||
| Current Account | 62966 | 54996 | |
| Virgin Deposit Account | 52262 | 52262 | |
| Cash in Hand | 90 | 5 | |
| Net Assets at 31 December 2022 | 115318 | 107263 | |
| Total Funds at 31 December 2022 | 115318 | 107263 | |
| Represented by : | |||
| Building & Maintenance Reserve | 9 | 55000 | 55000 |
| Free Reserves | 56326 | 50263 | |
| Restricted Funds | 8 | 3992 | 2000 |
| Total Funds | 115318 | 107263 |
The financial statements were approved by the following members of the Management Committee:
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Dunston Community Centre Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements as at 31 December 2022
- 1 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006
Dunston Community Centre Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
- 2 Dunston Community Centre Ltd is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, Registration no 1155927.
It is governed by a management committee.
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3 No remuneration was paid to trustees during the year.
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4 Grants Received:
| Grants Received: | |
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| Community Foundation (Music Grant) | 5683 |
| Historic England | 4520 |
| Total Grants Received | 10,203 |
- 5 Total Salary & NI costs for 2022 were £7,065.
6 Heat & Light
The total amount paid during the year was £2,542, it should be noted that the Centre is trying to clarify with Utilities provider the correct meter and meter readings. This should result in a backdated invoice. It is difficult at this time to estimate how much this might be.
- 7 The cost for Independent Examination for the year will be £480.
| Balance | Balance | ||||
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| 8 | Restricted Funds | Jan 2022 | Income | Expenditure | Dec 2022 |
| Community Foundation (Love Dunston) | 2000 | 2000 | 0 | ||
| Community Foundation (Music Grant) | 5683 | 3251 | 2432 | ||
| Historic England | 4520 | 2960 | 1560 | ||
| Total | 2000 | 10203 | 8211 | 3992 |
- 9 The Management Committee, as is good financial practice, designated funds to help with the upkeep of the building. The amount will be reviewed annually, currently set at £55,000. This is the Building & Maintenance Fund.