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ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1159158

Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 5 Trustees' Report
Page 6 Independent Examiner's Report
Page 7 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 8 Balance Sheet
Pages 9 to 16 Notes to the Financial Statements

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1159158 VAT REGISTRATION NUMBER 362805985 DATE OF REGISTRATION 11th November 2014 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2025 TRUSTEES AT 31ST MARCH 2025 Catherine Whittingham Nick Whittingham Anna Seabourne Michael Wilcock Hilary Fisher Helen Cheney LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO - Foundation Registered 11th November 2014

OBJECTS

1 . To promote the benefit of the habitants of the former urban district of Mirfield and surrounding area, in particular young persons without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together with the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, and 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; 2 . 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 local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Mirfield Community Centre Water Royd Lane Mirfield WF14 9SG PRIMARY BANKERS Lloyds Bank Plc 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Objectives and Activities

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Mirfield and surrounding areas, in particular young persons without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together with the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations 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. To establish, or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain and manage it (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.

The Charity runs the Mirfield Community Centre, a 200 year old building that was previously a school. The building was transferred to MCT in 2018 from the local authority. Rooms are hired out to local groups to facilitate a variety of activities, including, exercise, dance, martial arts, arts and crafts, education, children's support groups, adult support, dementia support, parent and toddler support, coffee mornings, youth groups, drama groups for the youth and adults, and a variety of other groups. The Centre is used by a wide range of users.

The building is also used as a polling station for local and national elections.

MCT also owns some land that is part field and woodland. This land was part of the Gilder Hall estate, which was bequeathed by Anne Robinson in 1912 to the youth of Mirfield. Under Council ownership the buildings became disused and were demolished in 2004. The land was registered to Kirklees Council in 2006 and transferred to MCT in 2008. The land is currently used by a Junior Football Club for their younger age group teams. We have had support from volunteers from local group Transformers North to curate the woodland area making it more accessible to the public and more supportive of wildlife. We plan to apply for grants so that the Charity can enlarge the woodland area, put in paths and turn a section of it into a wildlife area for the residents of Mirfield.

Achievements and Performance

The Community Centre building has been maintained during this period with essential maintenance carried out as required. We put in place a funded program of improvements which started in 2022 with replacement of the heating system and improvements to toilet facilities. Further funding was secured and we have been able to create a new commercial grade kitchen along with a social area which was completed in March 2023. We have had an energy audit carried out and are using that to raise further grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of the building. This has included funding for the complete renovation of the gym.

This involved the insulation of the walls and ceiling as well as plastering and redecorating the room to make a warm, comfortable, inviting space to be in. We have also received grant funding that has enabled the renovation of the large main hall. Including insulating the ceiling and installation of new low energy lighting. Currently grant funded work is continuing in the hall. The walls have been insulated and plastered and built in storage has been created. We have also approved work to have a new environmentally friendly floor laid. The hall will be completed by decorating the room and installing new energy efficient window blinds. To further reduce our carbon footprint we have had an application for funding approved to install solar panels on the roof of the Centre. Work to have them installed has started, and should be completed in April 2025.

We commissioned a new logo and advertising material, posters, and flyers to publicise the Centre.

Additional Governance Issues

These are the policies and documents that all trustees read and agree to. All policies were rewritten in 2019 and are now reviewed annually. There is a specific Trustee responsible for each policy:

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST {Charitsb￿ Incorwrated Organisationl TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT {Continuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Financial Review The policy of the chartty is that cash reserves will cover ttween three and six mnths 0￿ratIng costs based on comparison with annual budgeL The Trustees will be mindful that the Communty Centre buildiro may require signfficant Maintenan￿ from time to time le.g. a new r(x)fj and may designate specffic a(kJitional reserves as required. Currently £15,(K)O is designated as a general reserve. The principal source of fundraising is via the hiring of r￿rnS to ktal groups, chartties. businesses and corporate bodies and the ItThl authority. We are entering into a partnership with Kirklees Recovery College which will see them IRcome based in the Community Centre and which will provide a consistent income stream which will make the charity more 5ustsinable. We have also been able to raise capttal funding to make improvements to the building las descrited above) which both make the building more attractive to potential users and reduce costs eo. through better energy efficiency. The Charity also receives a small amount of funds each year from the fcxjtball club that hires the Gilder Hall land. This covers the cost of having the grass cut. Trustees. Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparirKJ the Rewrt of the Trustees and the financial ststemenls in accordance with applicable law and the United Kingd(ffi Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice GAAP}. The Law applicable lo Charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and ReFM)rtsl Regulations and the provisions of the Governing Document requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charty arKJ of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expendrture of the charty for that pericJ. In preparing those financial stslemenls, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting wlicies and then appty them consistently: Observe the methods and principles in the Charty SORP. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the CIO will continue lo 0s￿rate. The trustees are resFK)nsible for keeping proper accounting records which disck)se with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity {Accounts and Reports) Regulations and provisions of the Governing D￿urnent. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for takiro reasonable steps for ts prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees on ... 16th September 2025 Signed on their behalf by Trustee . Printed Name.. N E WHITTINGHAM

MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of Mirfield Community Trust on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given 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 examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

Date: 22nd September 2025

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Donations, Grants & Legacies
3a
Activities for Generating Funds
3b
Other Incoming Resources
3c
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of Generating Funds
Cost of Charitable Activities
4a
Governance Costs
4b
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Funds Brought Forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
44,065
-
44,065
14,118
41,988
-
41,988
31,604
352
-
352
487
86,405
-
86,405
46,209
66,178
-
66,178
60,928
1,820
-
1,820
1,960
67,998
-
67,998
62,888
18,407
-
18,407
(16,679)
200,511
4,303
204,814
221,493
218,918
4,303
223,221
204,814

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST {Charitsb￿ Incorwrated Organisationl BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL 31-Mar-25 TOTAL 31-Mar-24 Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Investments Totsl Fixed Assets 191.000 191.000 204.000 191,000 191.000 204.000 Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments Cash at Bank and in Hand Total Current Assets 411 40.401 40.812 411 44.704 45.115 411 28.718 29.130 4.303 4.303 Creditors: Amounts due wrthin one year 6,762 6,762 8,762 NET CURRENT ASSETS 34,051 4,303 38,354 20,367 TOTAL ASSETS less current liabilities 225,051 4,303 229,354 224,367 Credltors: Long Term Liabilities 10 6,132 6,132 19,553 NET ASSETS 218.918 4.303 223.221 204.814 Funds ofthe Charlty General Funds Restricted Funds 218,918 218,918 4.303 200,511 4.303 4.303 Total Funds 218.918 4.303 223.221 204.814 16th September 2025 Approved bytheTrusteeson........................................................................................................................ Signed on their behalf by Trustee . Printed Name.. N E WH1￿INGHAm

MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.

Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment Gains and Losses

This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Grants with Performance Conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants Payable without Performance Conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.

Unrestricted funds

These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Restricted funds

These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes.

Designated funds

These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:

Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 25% - Reducing Balance Basis Capital Improvements 10% - Straight Line Basis

Amortisation

No amortisation is charged to freehold Land and Buildings as the Land and Buildings is maintained to such a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than cost.

Changes in Accounting Policies and Methods of Accounting

There has been no change to the accounting policies (variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
01-Apr-24
Additions
Net Book Value at
31-Mar-25
Depreciation
01-Apr-24
Charge
Depreciation at
31-Mar-25
Net Book Value
31-Mar-25
Net Book Value
31-Mar-24		 Land &
Gilder Hall
Capital
Total
Building
Land
Improvements
2024/25
£
£
£
£
150,000
15,000
65,000
230,000
-
-
-
-
150,000
15,000
65,000
230,000
-
-
26,000
26,000
-
-
13,000
13,000
-
-
39,000
39,000
150,000
15,000
26,000
191,000
150,000
15,000
39,000
204,000

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st March 2025 : None

31st March 2024 : None

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

Note
a) Donations, Grants & Legacies
Gifts & Donations
Grants Received
b) Activities for Generating Funds
Centre Hire
c) Other Incoming Resources
Sundry Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
126
-
126
118
43,939
-
43,939
14,000
44,065
-
44,065
14,118
41,988
-
41,988
31,604
41,988
-
41,988
31,604
352
-
352
487
352
-
352
487

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED

Note
a) Cost of Charitable Activities
Bank & Interest Charges
Depreciation Expense
Fundraising Costs
Insurance Costs
Office Costs
Rent & Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Staff Costs
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Utility Costs
`
b) Governance Costs
Independent Examiners Fees
9
Legal & Professional Fees		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024/25
2023/24
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
1,040
13,000
-
13,000
13,000
-
-
-
18
3,519
-
3,519
3,324
603
-
603
638
1,594
-
1,594
-
32,749
-
32,749
17,393
2,709
-
2,709
2,700
12,004
-
12,004
22,815
66,178
-
66,178
60,928
1,020
-
1,020
960
800
-
800
1,000
1,820
-
1,820
1,960

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR

Community Garden Fund
PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR
Community Garden Fund		 Balance
Balance
01-Apr-24
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-25
£
£
£
£
£
4,303
-
-
-
4,303
4,303
-
-
-
4,303
Balance
Balance
01-Apr-23
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
£
4,303
-
-
-
4,303
4,303
-
-
-
4,303

Restricted funds are wholly represented by the charity's cash reserves and are to be expended as specified above.

6. INVESTMENTS

The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial period.

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at Bank & in Hand
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Sundry Debtors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Mar-25
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
40,401
4,303
44,704
28,718
40,401
4,303
44,704
28,718
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Mar-25
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
411
-
411
411
411
-
411
411

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Independent Examiners Fees
Loans
Sundry Creditors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Mar-25
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
1,020
-
1,020
960
5,380
-
5,380
5,380
362
-
362
2,422
6,762
-
6,762
8,762

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Key Fund Loan Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Mar-25
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
6,132
-
6,132
19,553
6,132
-
6,132
19,553

11. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
31-Mar-25
31-Mar-24
£
£
£
£
191,000
-
191,000
204,000
34,051
4,303
38,354
20,367
6,132
-
6,132
19,553
218,918
4,303
223,221
204,814

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MIRFIELD COMMUNITY TRUST

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

Gross Wages and Salaries
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects		 TOTAL
2024/25
£
2,709
-
-
2,709
TOTAL
2024/25
1		 TOTAL
2023/24
£
2,700
-
-
-
TOTAL
2023/24
1

The Charity operates a PAYE scheme to pay all members of employed staff. The Charity also employs self employed staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. (2023/24:None)

13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

During the financial year Ms. S Fisher (Daughter of Trustee Mrs H. Fisher) received £2,709 (2023/24:£2,700) in salary related payments in her capacity as Youth Coordinator in furtherance of the Charity's objects.

The only other payments made to the Trustees consisted of reimbursements of expenses incurred in furthering the Charity's objects and no direct benefits were received by the Trustees during the financial year.

No other payments were made to the Trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a Trustee or any person connected with them.

14. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

15. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.

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