Dunston Community Centre Ltd Registered Charity No. 1155927 Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Le al Information - 2024 Name: Dunston Communlty Centre Ltd Charlty Number: 1155927 Structure: Registered Chanty Trustees: Chair.. Treasurer Secretary Brian Lowery Keith Lèe Brenda Clelland Dot Burnett Gary Haley David Stephenson Norma Stewart Allison Thompson Doreen Wilson Address: Collingwood T8rrace Dunston Gateshead NE11 gDU Independent Examiner: Mark Thompson MAAT 42 Lesbury Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5LB Dunston Commun Centre - Trustees, Re ort 2024 The object of Dunston Communty Centre CIO is . to promote the benefrt of the inhabitants of Dunston and the surrounding area without dislinGtion of sex or politi￿1, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitsnts in a Common effort to advance educats'on and to provide facilities in th8 interests of social welfar8 for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of lrfe for the said inhabitants: and to manage and maintain Dunston Community Centre or to CO-operal8 Wlth any local statutory authority, in the maintenance and management of. Dunston Comrnunty centre for activities. promoted by the association and its Constituent bodies in furtherance of the above purpose., Dunston Community Centre has weathered the challenges posed by Covid and Lockdowns. It has been a year both of r8sili8nce and growth. solidifyfj'ng our financial stability and 8mbarking upon new a¢tiviti8s designed to fulfil our mission of offering Opportunities to lh8 local community to live happier, healthiér and more fulfilled lives. Whilst we have sadly lost some 9roups over the year, our toddler groups remain well-attended and we have greatly expanded the Ladies, Tuesday Aftèmoon Socials which now not only offer a wann space but also a tasty, nutritious meal plus a programme of coach excursions to a variety of destinations including a pantrjmime and a Christmas Dinner, and Guitsrs for Geezers so, overall, our footfall has increased. We've been delighted too, lo be able to continue to work in partnership with other organisations to deliv8r projects that have positive benefits for local people such as diabetes prevention and post- diagnostic care for instance. We value our partnership with Homecare North East and were very grateful for their kind donation of a defibrillator for public use which is now located in our entrance. Blg thanks too, to ma￿ Nakeeb as our pathership with Treats by the Tyne continues to give us administrative help as well as aC￿sS to delicious sandwiches, cakes and pastries. And, working with local councillors and MP we ran workshop sessions on benefits available for pensioners after the withdrawal of the Wlnt8r Fuel Allowance. Finally, none of these positive benefits could have b88n achieved without the help and support of our many volunteers- Val, Mary and Jill in particular. It was sad to see our most stalwart volunteer, Betty Lamb - auntie Bety to three gene￿tiOnS of local people - finally hang up her pinny after 50 years of volunteering and working at the Centre, during which she has raised thousands of pounds. Ev8n this year. fairs and coffee momings or9anised by Betty raised £10000. Once again, Trustees are confident that Dunston Communlty Centre has delivered accessible 8Ctlvltles and opportunltles whlch enrlch the lives of the local individuals and families Governanc8 has proved as effective as always. Trustees have reviewed all policies, updating where required and have received Safeguarding training. Regular meetings hav8 been resumed, and the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary meet weekly to discuss issu8S. Brenda Clelland Secretary February 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Report to the trustees of Dunston Community Centre Ltd On accounts for the year ended 1155927 31 December 2024 Charity no Respo¢tlv• responslbllfties of trustoes and oxamln•r The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of accounts,. they Consider that an audit is nol required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent Examination is needed. It is my responsibility to • examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act), • follow the procedures laid dovm in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of th8 Act), and • state vthether particular matters have Come to my attention. Basls of My examlnation was carried out In accordance with General Dir8Ctions Indepèndent given by the Charity Comm￿s1oners. An examination includes a review of examlner's the accounting records kepl by the charity and a comparison of the statem•nt accounts presented with those records. It also includas consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be reqLJired In an audlt, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the aG¢ounts. Independént examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives mè reasonablè cause to ￿lieve that In. any matarial respect, the trustees have not met the requir8ments to ensure that.. proper accounting records are kept (in accordance wilh section 130 of the Act); and . accounts are prepared bvhich agree with the accounting records and comply the accounting requirements of the Act., or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to b8 reached. Signèd: Date: 6th February 2025 Nam•: Address: Mark Thompson MA4T 42 Lesbury Road Newcastle NE6 5LB Dunston Community Centre Ltd Receipts & Payments Account 1 January to 31 December 2024 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrleted 2023 Total Total Notes Recelpts Grants & Donations Rents Fund Raising Bank Interest Total Receipts 16630 16630 27011 3540 690 47871 2140 21578 4423 564 28705 27011 3540 690 31241 16630 Payments Wages & Natlonal Insurance Water Heat & Light Refurbishment & Maintenance Telephone Office & Centre Expenses Grant Activities Christmas Lunch Insurance Audit & Accountancy Total Payments 4082 966 3549 10373 786 6099 4082 966 3549 10373 786 6099 13570 516 1295 480 41716 6235 1311 3082 7604 552 3893 6132 593 1127 480 31009 13570 516 1295 480 28146 13570 SurpluslDeficit for the period 3095 3060 6155 -2304 Transfer Between Funds Funds at 1 January 2024 113014 113014 115318 Total Funds at 31 December 2024 116109 3060 119169 113014 Dunston Communlty Centre Ltd Statement of Assets & Llabllltles as at 31 December 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Current Assets Current Account Deposil Account Virgin Deposit Account Cash in Hand Net Assets at 31 December 2024 62463 3179 53411 116 119169 60038 52826 150 113014 Total Funds at 31 Decgmbor 2024 119169 113014 Represented by . Building & Maintenance Reserve Free ReseNes Reslri¢ted Funds 55000 61109 3060 55000 58014 Total Funds 119169 113014 The financial statements were approved by the following memb8rs of Ihe Management Commltt88: Position... Slgned.. Position.. Date Dunston Community Centre Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements as al 31 Do¢ombor 2024 1 The financial slatements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reports'ng 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 IFRS 1021 leffe¢tive 1 January 2015) - Charities SORP IFRS 102}, the Financial Reporknng Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006 Dunston Community Centr8 Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assels and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unles5 Otherwise stated in the rel8vant accounting policy nole{s). 2 Dunston Community Centre Ltd is a charity registered with the Charity Commlsslon. Règistration no 1155927. It is governed by a management committee. 3 No remuneration was paid to trustees during the year. 4 Grants Recelved: The National Lottery Community Fund 16,630 Total Grants Recelved 16.630 5 Total Salary & Nl costs for 2024 were £4,082. 6 Heat & Llght The total amount paid during the year was £3.549. it should be rK)ted that the Centre is tying to clanfy with Utilities provider the Correct meter and meler readings. Thls should result In a backdated invoice. It Is difflcult at this timé to èslimate how Much this might be. 7 The cost for Independent Examination for the year will b8 £500. Balance Balance Jan 2024 Income Exp8ndllure Dec 2024 8 Restrlcted Funds The National Lottery Communty Fund 16630 13570 3060 Total 16630 13570 3060 9 The Management Committee, as is good financial practice, designated funds to help with Ihe upkeep of the building. The amount will be rewewed annually, cuffently set at £55,000. ThSs Is the Building & Maintenance Fund.