Dunston Community Centre Ltd Registered Charity No. 1155927
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Legal Information - 2025
| Name: | Dunston Community Centre Ltd |
|---|---|
| Charity Number: | 1155927 |
| Structure: | Registered Charity |
| Trustees: | |
| Chair: | Brian Lowery |
| Treasurer | Keith Lee |
| Secretary | Brenda Clelland |
| Dot Burnett | |
| Gary Haley | |
| David Stephenson | |
| Allison Thompson | |
| Doreen Wilson | |
| 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 2025
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.’
Once again, Dunston Community Centre was able to start the year in a sound financial position, with a healthy bank balance and confidence in our ability to maintain a full programme of activities, increase footfall and usage of the centre by the community.
Trustees have reviewed our core values and, responding to local needs, agreed to maintain our focus of bringing people together in a warm and welcoming space, as a positive contribution to the wellbeing of people in our community, and reducing isolation especially for older people. We have been able to continue our policy of supporting groups which meet these objectives – but which might not be standalone financially viable – thanks in particular to the rental income derived from HomeCare North East (who also kindly donated a defibrillator, sited on an external wall, and which we know has been used at least three times), together with consistent rental income from groups like Taikwando and Dunston Silver Band which pay relatively commercial rates to hire our space. We are very grateful to them for their continued support. And also delighted to be able to note that both Taikwando and the Dunston Silver Band have won regional and national awards!
Virtually every evening is booked and weekends are full too. This activity is thanks to our partnership with Treats on the Tyne (formerly Riverside Delight) which continues to prove highly effective and mutually beneficial.
Thanks to grants from Community Foundation and Awards for All, we have been able to continue to support our Ladies Afternoon Social, a group which offers not only the chance to socialise but also to share food together. Grants have not only enabled the food offer to continue but has also allowed us to offer day trips to local castle and coastlines in a celebration of our local heritage. Thanks to background information from our local history group, we’ve not only been able to enjoy our days out – and for some, these days out proved to be a significant break – but also appreciate the historical significance of our destinations. The grant support has also enabled us to continue to provide lunches for the Guitars for Geezers, a group of male pensioners whose love of music also facilitates discussions about physical and mental health issues, and breakfasts for our toddler groups. It has been particularly useful for this group to have the support of a child support worker from the Gateshead Family Hub, leading story time and craft sessions.
None of this success would be possible without the help and support of our many volunteers – Val, Mary and Jill in particular, to whom we are very grateful. And we marked, with great sadness, the passing of one of our stalwart supporters, Norma Stephenson
Governance has proved as effective as always. Trustees have reviewed all policies, updating where required and have received Safeguarding training. Regular meetings have been resumed, and the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary meet weekly to discuss issues.
Brenda Clelland Secretary
February 2026
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Report to the trustees of Dunston Community Centre Ltd On accounts for 31 December 2025 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 examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act), follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act), and 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. 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 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 12th February 2026 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 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Notes | £ | ||||
| Receipts | |||||
| Grants & Donations | 4 | 19220 | 19220 | 16630 | |
| Rents | 24234 | 24234 | 27011 | ||
| Fund Raising | 2165 | 2165 | 3540 | ||
| Bank Interest | 750 | 750 | 690 | ||
| Total Receipts | 27149 | 19220 | 46369 | 47871 | |
| Payments | |||||
| Wages & National Insurance | 5 | 3907 | 3907 | 4082 | |
| Water | 2358 | 2358 | 966 | ||
| Heat & Light | 3560 | 3560 | 3549 | ||
| Refurbishment & Maintenance | 7250 | 7250 | 10373 | ||
| Telephone | 611 | 611 | 786 | ||
| Office & Centre Expenses | 6115 | 6115 | 6099 | ||
| Grant Activities | 12441 | 12441 | 13570 | ||
| Christmas Lunch | 0 | 516 | |||
| Insurance | 7 | 1600 | 1600 | 1295 | |
| Audit & Accountancy | 6 | 500 | 500 | 480 | |
| Total Payments | 25901 | 12441 | 38342 | 41716 | |
| Surplus/Deficit for the period | 1248 | 6779 | 8027 | 6155 | |
| Transfer Between Funds | 4500 | -4500 | 0 | 0 | |
| Funds at 1 January 2025 | 116109 | 3060 | 119169 | 113014 | |
| Total Funds at 31 December 2025 | 121857 | 5339 | 127196 | 119169 |
Dunston Community Centre Ltd
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | |||
| Current Account | 38874 | 62463 | |
| Deposit Account | 35772 | 3179 | |
| Virgin Deposit Account | 54150 | 53411 | |
| Cash in Hand | 0 | 116 | |
| Net Assets at 31 December 2025 | 128796 | 119169 | |
| Current Liabilities | 7 | -1600 | |
| Total Funds at 31 December 2025 | 127196 | 119169 | |
| Represented by : | |||
| Building & Maintenance Reserve | 9 | 55000 | 55000 |
| Free Reserves | 69136 | 61109 | |
| Restricted Funds | 8 | 3060 | 3060 |
| Total Funds | 127196 | 119169 |
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 2025
- 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: | |
|---|---|
| Community Foundation | 9,220 |
| Awads for All | 10,000 |
| Total Grants Received | 19,220 |
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5 Total Salary & NI costs for 2025 were £3,907.
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6 The cost for Independent Examination for the year will be £530.
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7 Current Liabilies
Allowance for Insurance £1,600.
| 7 | Current Liabilies Allowance for Insurance £1,600. |
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| Balance | Balance | ||||
| 8 | Restricted Funds | Jan 2025 | Income | Expenditure | Dec 2025 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 3060 | 3060 | 0 | ||
| Community Foundation | 9220 | 6950 | 2270 | ||
| Awards for All | 10000 | 6931 | 3069 | ||
| Total | 3060 | 19220 | 16941 | 5339 |
- 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.