Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Apri Period end date March 31° From 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name The Pershore Riverside Centre CIO Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1156413 Charity's principal address The Riverside Centre King Georges Wayy Pershore Worcestershire Postcode WR10 1QU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustèe namo Office (If any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa olnt trustee If an Mrs Elizabeth Boyns Tucker Mr David Charles Greer Secretary Mrs Carol Ann Draper Rev Claire Lording Treasurer & Vice Chair Churches Together in Pershore Ms Angela Dakin Ms Carol Christmas Mr Philip Hanson Mr Andrew Thornton Chair From 16 April 2023 Until 5 July 2023 Pershore High School Mrs Elizabeth Turier Wychavon District Council 10 Mr Dan Boatright Worcestershire County Council Wychavon District Council Mr Anthony Rowley Mr Simon Cosson Until 19 June 2023 12 Ms Zoe Budding Mr Michael Pincher From 11 Sept 2023 From 10 July 2023 Pershore High School Pershore Town Council 14 Names of the trustees for the charityy if any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2024
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information> e of adviser Name Address Solicitors Thomson & Bancks 37 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AH LLP Independent examiner Bank Mrs Meinir Bird 40 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1 DP 21 Broad Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1 BD Lloyds TSB PLC Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation Constitution Type of governing document leLJ. IrLisI cleed, coriolilLliion) How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods {ecJ. IG ppoinlecl by, eleclp.(I by) Nomination by nominating bodies with power for co-option Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities The provision and maintenance of a youth centre with facilities for helping and educating boys and girls resident in Pershore and the neighbourhood, through leisure time activities so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2024
The charity provides a ntre for the provision of general and targeted youth services. The charity receives some funds from Worcester County Council but raises additional funds to cover its costs. The charity funded a full-time youth worker and part time Centre manager for the year, with additional administralion and youth work support provided by a number of part time paid and volunteer support staff. The charity aims to actively engage, and support children and young people aged 8-18 years through focussed in-house youth work. The charity runs a varied programme of youth clubs, offers counselling and support, and provides a centre which supports social and disability inclusion. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) There is a well-established network of user groups supporting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and there are several community health support groups and school groups who use the outdoor water education facilities at the ntre. The variety of activities ensure the building is used to its full potential as hub for youth activities for Pershore and the surrounding area. Additional detalls of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR Mah 2024
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In person youth work sessions were maintained during the whole of 2023- 2024 and saw an increase youth numbers. 2023 saw a return of the Pershore River Festival. While it was only very small this year it laid the foundations for larger events in the future. Funding was received to employ the services of a youth engagement officer to work in combination with Pershore High School providing targeted support for young people. The riverside Gentre also provided support with help from the Prince's Trust. The ntre maintained its provision for both SEN children and young adults with groups taking place on both Saturdays and Sundays. A full summer programme was provided in the grounds of the centre with numbers of attendees increasing as a result of the centre benefitting from HAF funding. The range of different user groups attending the centre increased and as a result lettings income improved significantly. While the centre's main focus is youth provision, it is now used by all age groups and many members of the community. Section E Financial review The charity provides several activities each of which is budgeted, and the aim is to provide each activity within budget. In 2014 the new policy of holding 3 months costs (£30,000) was adopted by the Trustees as reseNes in case the charity needs to dramatically change or wind down. Some grants are given on the condition they are used solely for the purpose they are intended. The funds from these grants are ringfenced. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in def icit None Further financial review details (Optional infomiation) TAR March 2024
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about". the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary* Chalr, etc) VILQ Cth¥lL . rf(L(J&rf Date TAR March 2024
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cliarity Name PERSHORE RIVERSIDE CENTRE CIO On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 1156413 Set out on Pages 8 to 9 Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo= examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b} of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's ststement 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 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examlner's statement (other than that disclosed below '} which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: [q-%-302 Name: Meinir Bird
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCA Address: 40 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1DP Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALE The Pahore Rlverslde Centre CIO 1156413 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the per40d from 1 sl April 2023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to th8 nearest lo th• nearest £ to the nearesl £ to tho nearost £ to iho naaie8t £ A1 Recelpls Grants Don81ion$ Fundr81slng Invoslmenl incomo Ltttllngs Income Irom aclivities Other income Extension.. Granls Whilewaler pre¢l.. Granls 82375 1311 1335 641 17121 25622 B2374.54 1311.42 1334.50 641.43 17120,70 25621.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 66655 2498 844 88 13225 21579 Sub total (Gross income for 128404 128404.44 104980 ARJ A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 128404 128404.44 104889 A3Pa ments Salaries (other than part-Ilm• lor Rcllvllle31 51266 435 885 2194 10952 5052 51286.07 435,40 884.55 2193.80 10951.64 6061.71 69361 588 373 4841 9732 4657 Profgsslonal costs Offi¢e costs 8ullding maintenance ctsAIs Building ouigoing costs Ir¢surance AGlivS1iesltrlps (including part-ts'rne 5918rles1 FundrdSslng cos15 Markoling Tralning 56078 56077.89 0.00 0.00 335.00 22947 335 1272 0.00 127196.06 Sub total 127196 103770 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) ui ment 1845 184S.00 0.00 1845.00 Sub total 1845 Total payments 129041 129041.06 103770 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year en(1 Cash funds thfts year end 36.62 -636.62 1120 0.00 78103.63 77467.01 78104 76984 77467 78103,63
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period l Unrestricted funds to rkeare$t £ ! Restricted funds to nearegt £ Endowment funds to nearèst £ Categories Detalls B1 Cash funds Current acuunl 7050.17 Inveslrnenl BLxount 70382.83 Petty cash 34.01 Total cash funds 77467 lagreo balwsfvh recelpt8 and p8ymerls ¥rxoMllsll nK Unrestrlcted funds tg n$ara$t £ Restrlctèd funds to nearèst É Endowment funds to n6ar85t £ Details Otsblors B2 Other rnonetary assets Fund to whlch assot belon Detall$ Cost loptlonJll Current valuo tlonal B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch assèt bolgn Reslrlcled Current valu• Ilonal Details Youth cenlrg bullding al King Georges Way, Pershore. Worceslersble WR10 IQU Cost loptlonall B4 Assels retalned for the charlty's own use PonlcM)n UnTe5tricted RO1 l)oal wash out facllity Unre8tslci8d Qffire QquFpnt Unre8ffieled To¢hrw)centre eqwpm8nl Unr•sinct8d sSc81 Instruments Unrèslriel8d Clnerna prclorand 8erean Unrasldoled Computer3 Unreslrtcled Bounw ¢a811È arx4 play eqUlpnnt Vnreslrtcted MLIti Use gam8S S8 Unreslricted Goa rAI9ts Unrestricteij Picnk tables Unrestricted Archwy equipn* un1rfCted Walerspyt ewipmenl unstrICted 85 Liablllties Fun(t to whlch liabllity 18lAt•s UNe5tricted Amount duo lopllonall Whèn due loplSonall Detalls Creditors Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of all the trustees Slgnature Print Name Date of roval