Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre
(WNRC) Canterbury Road Burton-on-Trent DE150HD
Charity registration number:1158268
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01/04/2023 To 01/04/2024
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, to advance health and well being, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objectives of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;
To establish, or secure the establishment of, a Community Centre and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any statutory authority or other person or body) in furtherance of the objectives;
To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. The Charity shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. The area of benefit shall be the civil parish of Winshill (in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire) and the surrounding area.
Activities
The centre supports our local community with a range of regular and seasonal activities organised by our Centre Manager Kim Smith and run by our volunteers, it is available for local groups and may be hired by businesses or for private parties.
Centre activities include Stay and Play, Youth Club (B.A.C.T. with WNRC volunteers), Breakfast club, Lunch Club, Snack Attack(School Holidays), Fund raisers. Other users include Slimming World, Child Health clinics,Citizens Advice, Autumn Days, Easy Movers and Shout Out.
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
We regularly review and update our policies, and introduce new policies as required
Volunteers
Our fantastic volunteers are an asset to the centre, who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Their commitment to the community does them credit.
All volunteers are D.B.S. checked and are offered training appropriate to their roles.
Achievements and Performance
Once again our catering team were awarded 5 Star Hygene Certificate following inspection
The centre is open every weekday with regular group sessions meeting weekly or fornightly. In addition we have the Snack Attack project in school holidays as well as celebrations for special holidays. Below is a flavour of what happened this year.
April:- Easter Bunnies were outside schools and around the area distributing donated Easter Eggs
May:- Snack attack with outdoor inflatable Outdoor Fun Day to celebrate the coronation
June Nominations for 'Best Father' were invited for Fathers Day. Best entries were chosen and every entrant received a treat.
July/August:-Fun Days
October:-Family pumpkin carving, Halloween Children's Party and outdoor Trick or Treat event.
December an Innovation this Christmas was a visiting Pantomime, held at the lifestyle bar. 200 Children and adults enjoyed a wonderful afternoon watching Cinderella, and went home with gifts from Santa.
Members of Lunch Club and Youth Club also received gifts from Santa. Christmas Fare was distributed to needy families and solitary older residents. Once again the spectacular Santa Bikes visited winshill collectng gifts for needy children. February:-Pancakes and toppings, Valentines Disco March- Mothers Day treats, Easter Raffle, Easter crafts and hot dogs
The impact of the cost of living is still keenly felt by many. Volunteers continue to offer a substantial breakfast on Fridays as well as Two course Lunch on Wednesdays. Regular donations of bread and other fresh products are collected from supermarkets and we distribute these on a first come basis.
We are still lucky enough to have Farm Fresh revolution who provide fresh fruit and veg once a fortnight for 60 families.
We are also able to offer emergency food help to residents who apply for it
We continue to offer Citizens Advice sessions for Winshill Residents Courtesy of W.P.C. Also baby clinics run by N.H.S.
During this year we have upgraded the centre with new flooring in the reception area, and new office and reception furniture.
We are proud to have received a 5 star kitchen hygiene certificate yet again.
Financial Review
Our Reserve level is documented in our Financial Control Policy. The amount that we hold in reserve is six months running cost, currently £21,000 these are held so that should our funding from the Parish Council cease then we will have this time to secure alternative funding. No funds are held on behalf of others The Charity does not offer grants The Charity has no social investments
Funding
Our purpose in raising funds is to keep the centre open and staffed as much as possible, and to provide amenities for the community free to access, or at a minimum charge The annual grant from Winshill Parish Council goes a long way towards covering our running costs.
In addition this year we have been fortunate to receive other grants, from :- Winshill Residents Association, A.S.D.A.,ALDI, Morrisons, East Staffordshire Borough Council ( Business Rates Relief, warm spaces grant),Trent and Dove Housing,Winshill Parish Council, National Lottery Community Fund
We receive donations in cash or goods from many individuals and are especially grateful for a generous private cash donation, which is given fortnightly and enables us to support our users in many ways.
Structure, Governance and Management
Our governing document is a Constitution
We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation Model)
New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees for a period of three years. One place on the board is nominated for a representative of Trent and Dove Housing Association.
All Trustees are D.B.S. checked.
WNRC is an independent charity our objects run parallel with the Parish Plan laid out by Winshill Parish Council (W.P.C.), who are a large financial contributor. The annual Parish Council Grant is given 'Free of Strings'
W.P.C. take responsibility for maintenance of our building which they lease, at peppercorn rent, from Trent and Dove Housing Association (T&D). WNRC have unrestricted use of the building and are happy to accommodate some meetings and projects run by WPC and T&D.
Parish councillors are permitted as Trustees provided there are sufficient trustees unconnected to the PC to form a quorum.
Some events are run as 'Winshill Together' which is a loose group including other local charitable community organisations.
Induction and Training of Trustees
New trustees are given an induction to the Building by the manager. Informal advice and support is available from existing trustees. Trustees are able to access a range of training sessions provided by Support Staffordshire.
Administration
The name of the charity Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre Also known as WNRC Charity Number 1158268 Principle Address Canterbury Road Burton-on-Trent DE150HD
Trustees of Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre 2023-4
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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not Name of person (or body)
for whole year entitled to appoint
trustee (if any)
Margaret Hewitt Chair
Clare Stewart Treasurer
Sharon Taylor
Abigail Lawrence
Dawn Maddin Trent and Dove Housing
Kayleigh Tomlinson Secretary
Kerrie Carvell
Tracey Elsan 23/09/23-01/04/24
Sue Moore 23/09/23-01/04/24
Arthur Jackson
Janet Stannedge
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Management Structure
We are a small organisation. The manager runs the centre on a day to day basis, and manages the cleaner.
She reports to the Trustees at regular meetings, and consults the Chair (or Treasurer) if required between meetings
Name of senior staff member
Our manager is Kim Smith
Kim has extensive experience working within the community and is a lifelong resident of Winshill. She is well known and trusted by the local community. She works 35 hrs per week and is the first point of contact for users of the centre, volunteers and their events, who are overseen and supported by her. Office work includes overseeing bookings, signposting residents who need assistance from other organisations and supervising the petty cash.
| Local Authority Support | Support Staffordshire (East Staffordshire), Voluntary Services Centre, Union Street, Burton-upon-Trent Staffordshire, DE14 1AA |
|---|---|
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above Signature(s)
Full name(s) Margaret Heather Hewitt
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 MARCH 2024
Charity number: 1158268
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 1 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 2 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 3 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 4-6 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
-
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Newey ACMA Date Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
1 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 £ Total Funds Charitable Income 32405 Grants note 1 4235 Room Rentals 31313 Fundraising note 2 90 Bank interest 68043 Charitable Expenditure 29530 Wages & Associated Costs 7357 Utilities 894 Postage, stationery and office supplies 95 Sundries note 3 0 Fundraising expenses 500 Accountancy 451 Licences and insurance 142 Travel expenses 9327 Maintenance and equipment 35419 Activity and project costs note 4 83715 -15672 Net Movement of Funds for the year 0 Transfers between Funds 69795 Opening Balance 54123 Closing Balance |
2024 £ Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 29303 32670 61973 4235 0 4235 5563 40701 46264 82 0 82 |
|---|---|
| 39183 73371 **112554 ** |
|
| 27468 5081 32549 10747 4315 15062 558 0 558 60 0 60 0 0 0 520 0 520 588 0 588 714 521 1235 7345 2340 9685 5732 55593 61325 |
|
| 53732 67850 121582 |
|
| -14549 5521 -9028 |
|
| 0 0 0 35988 18135 54123 |
|
| 21439 23656 **45095 ** |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 £ 54123 0 |
Current Assets Bank and cash Debtors Total Assets Less Liabilities Net Assets Chair Treasurer |
2024 £ 45095 0 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 54123 | 45095 | ||
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 54123 | 45095 | ||
| Date | |||
| Date |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 1 Grants
| Winshill Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council ALDI Asda Morrisons Trent and Dove Housing Marks and Spencer Charitable Foundation Russell Building Products Ltd Charities Aid Foundation Trust National Lottery Community Fund |
2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 21000 2230 23230 21000 0 3650 3650 4300 0 500 500 0 0 995 995 1600 0 200 200 0 0 1988 1988 0 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 4300 0 0 0 205 8303 23107 31410 0 |
|---|---|
| 29303 32670 61973 32405 |
Note 2
Fundraising
| Note 2 Fundraising |
|
|---|---|
| Tuck Shop Projects (lunch club/coffee morning/snack attack) Recharges and refunds Donations |
2024 2023 £ £ 825 1136 10069 4661 1640 3643 33730 21873 |
| 46264 31313 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 3 Sundry costs
| Bank charge Other payments Note 4 Activity and project costs Centre costs Projects (Snack attack) Youth Project COVID Cost of Living Coffee morning, lunch club and bingo Outside space Parish Council Fayre National Lottery Community Fund Other project costs Increase in demand for events costs Additional demand for Warm Spaces costs |
2024 2023 £ £ 60 95 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 60 95 |
|
| 2024 2023 £ £ 3798 1694 10655 8153 1751 2410 0 0 36121 11722 0 5628 216 2072 3984 3740 1700 0 2500 0 600 0 |
|
| 61325 35419 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 5
Restricted Funds
| Note 5 Restricted Funds |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer | |||||
| Opening | Between | Closing | |||
| Balance | Income | Expenditure | Funds | Balance | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Youth Club project | 1702 | 1821 | 1751 | 0 | 1772 |
| Snack Attack project | 7517 | 10778 | 10596 | 0 | 7699 |
| Outside Space | 216 | 117 | 216 | 0 | 117 |
| Cost of Living | 8700 | 33318 | 27950 | 0 | 14068 |
| Parish Fayre | 0 | 2230 | 2230 | 0 | 0 |
| ESBC Warm Spaces | 0 | 2000 | 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| National Lottery Community | |||||
| Fund- Community Organisations | |||||
| Cost of Living Fund | 0 | 23107 | 23107 | 0 | 0 |
| **18135 ** | 73371 | 67850 | 0 | 23656 |
The Youth Club Project money was for the establishment and running cost of a Youth Club The Snack Attack money was spent on entertainment and food for children
The Outside Space project money was spent on a patio and around the Centre
Cost of Living fund has been set up to provide food and goods for those in the area that need it. The largest donation to the fund is a private donation which was received every 2 weeks by BACS.
The ESBC Warm Spaces project was to provide warm spaces during the period of exceptional utility price rises.
The National Lottery Community Fund – Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, provided support to people in hardship during the cost of living crisis.
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 MARCH 2024
Charity number: 1158268
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 1 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 2 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 3 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 4-6 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
-
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Newey ACMA Date Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
1 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 £ Total Funds Charitable Income 32405 Grants note 1 4235 Room Rentals 31313 Fundraising note 2 90 Bank interest 68043 Charitable Expenditure 29530 Wages & Associated Costs 7357 Utilities 894 Postage, stationery and office supplies 95 Sundries note 3 0 Fundraising expenses 500 Accountancy 451 Licences and insurance 142 Travel expenses 9327 Maintenance and equipment 35419 Activity and project costs note 4 83715 -15672 Net Movement of Funds for the year 0 Transfers between Funds 69795 Opening Balance 54123 Closing Balance |
2024 £ Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 29303 32670 61973 4235 0 4235 5563 40701 46264 82 0 82 |
|---|---|
| 39183 73371 **112554 ** |
|
| 27468 5081 32549 10747 4315 15062 558 0 558 60 0 60 0 0 0 520 0 520 588 0 588 714 521 1235 7345 2340 9685 5732 55593 61325 |
|
| 53732 67850 121582 |
|
| -14549 5521 -9028 |
|
| 0 0 0 35988 18135 54123 |
|
| 21439 23656 **45095 ** |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 £ 54123 0 |
Current Assets Bank and cash Debtors Total Assets Less Liabilities Net Assets Chair Treasurer |
2024 £ 45095 0 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 54123 | 45095 | ||
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 54123 | 45095 | ||
| Date | |||
| Date |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 1 Grants
| Winshill Parish Council East Staffordshire Borough Council ALDI Asda Morrisons Trent and Dove Housing Marks and Spencer Charitable Foundation Russell Building Products Ltd Charities Aid Foundation Trust National Lottery Community Fund |
2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 21000 2230 23230 21000 0 3650 3650 4300 0 500 500 0 0 995 995 1600 0 200 200 0 0 1988 1988 0 0 0 0 1000 0 0 0 4300 0 0 0 205 8303 23107 31410 0 |
|---|---|
| 29303 32670 61973 32405 |
Note 2
Fundraising
| Note 2 Fundraising |
|
|---|---|
| Tuck Shop Projects (lunch club/coffee morning/snack attack) Recharges and refunds Donations |
2024 2023 £ £ 825 1136 10069 4661 1640 3643 33730 21873 |
| 46264 31313 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 3 Sundry costs
| Bank charge Other payments Note 4 Activity and project costs Centre costs Projects (Snack attack) Youth Project COVID Cost of Living Coffee morning, lunch club and bingo Outside space Parish Council Fayre National Lottery Community Fund Other project costs Increase in demand for events costs Additional demand for Warm Spaces costs |
2024 2023 £ £ 60 95 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 60 95 |
|
| 2024 2023 £ £ 3798 1694 10655 8153 1751 2410 0 0 36121 11722 0 5628 216 2072 3984 3740 1700 0 2500 0 600 0 |
|
| 61325 35419 |
WINSHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Note 5
Restricted Funds
| Note 5 Restricted Funds |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer | |||||
| Opening | Between | Closing | |||
| Balance | Income | Expenditure | Funds | Balance | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Youth Club project | 1702 | 1821 | 1751 | 0 | 1772 |
| Snack Attack project | 7517 | 10778 | 10596 | 0 | 7699 |
| Outside Space | 216 | 117 | 216 | 0 | 117 |
| Cost of Living | 8700 | 33318 | 27950 | 0 | 14068 |
| Parish Fayre | 0 | 2230 | 2230 | 0 | 0 |
| ESBC Warm Spaces | 0 | 2000 | 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| National Lottery Community | |||||
| Fund- Community Organisations | |||||
| Cost of Living Fund | 0 | 23107 | 23107 | 0 | 0 |
| **18135 ** | 73371 | 67850 | 0 | 23656 |
The Youth Club Project money was for the establishment and running cost of a Youth Club The Snack Attack money was spent on entertainment and food for children
The Outside Space project money was spent on a patio and around the Centre
Cost of Living fund has been set up to provide food and goods for those in the area that need it. The largest donation to the fund is a private donation which was received every 2 weeks by BACS.
The ESBC Warm Spaces project was to provide warm spaces during the period of exceptional utility price rises.
The National Lottery Community Fund – Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, provided support to people in hardship during the cost of living crisis.