Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.09.2022 – 31.08.2023
Charity name: Plymstock Community Centre
Charity registration number: 1159317
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To further or benefit the inhabitants of Plymstock and neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents 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 objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. 2. To enhance the education and development of children from ages of 2 years up to and including 5 year olds in Plymstock by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities for children regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability by providing a preschool service. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees have power: To maintain and manage a community centre and facilities and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statuary authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre and facilities for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
(1)Access for organiser groups and members of the public to carry out activities that include education, training, physical education, dance, religion, etc (2)Availability for organisations to operate craft fairs, flea markets, annual fetes and others of public interest (3)Provision of a quality, affordable, safe and nurturing preschool for |
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children ages 2 years to 5 years.
We will provide care for 3 and 4
year olds accessing their nursery
education funding entitlement and 2
year olds ME2 Funding for eligible
children. Support children with
special needs.
We will work in partnership with external
agencies and the local community to
support changing family needs. We will
continue to provide a first-class service for
children in the Plymstock area, as regulated
and approved by Ofsted.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The public benefit of the community centre
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| children ages 2 years to 5 years. We will provide care for 3 and 4 year olds accessing their nursery education funding entitlement and 2 year olds ME2 Funding for eligible children. Support children with special needs. We will work in partnership with external agencies and the local community to support changing family needs. We will continue to provide a first-class service for children in the Plymstock area, as regulated and approved by Ofsted. |
children ages 2 years to 5 years. We will provide care for 3 and 4 year olds accessing their nursery education funding entitlement and 2 year olds ME2 Funding for eligible children. Support children with special needs. We will work in partnership with external agencies and the local community to support changing family needs. We will continue to provide a first-class service for children in the Plymstock area, as regulated and approved by Ofsted. |
children ages 2 years to 5 years. We will provide care for 3 and 4 year olds accessing their nursery education funding entitlement and 2 year olds ME2 Funding for eligible children. Support children with special needs. We will work in partnership with external agencies and the local community to support changing family needs. We will continue to provide a first-class service for children in the Plymstock area, as regulated and approved by Ofsted. |
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| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | The public benefit of the community centre |
| whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
will be:- (1) Provision of suitable accommodation seven days a week to allow local organisation and volunteer groups to have a place to meet to carry out their various activities. These activities will span all age groups of the community including those with disabilities. (2) Availability of suitable, safe and well maintained accommodation for organisations that require regular repeated meetings (i.e. weekly/monthly) and adhoc requirements (e.g. private parties). (3) An open to all policy to members of the community and to welcome new members. (4) Provision of suitable facilities for the disabled. (5) Attendance of groups/individuals that support the public, e.g free legal advice from local solicitor, local member of parliament workshop and apostolic church. (6) Provision of good quality childcare to enable parents and carers to access education, employment and training in the knowledge that their children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. Support all children to develop their language and social skills to help them become well rounded, happy, confident and independent individuals. We will work with families and external agencies to identify and support children with speech and language. We will work within Government and Ofsted Guidlnes, we will be supporting children in readiness for school. We support the local economy by employing our own staff, offer |
support work experience, placements and additional staff.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The preschool continues to provide support for the local community. The donations in the year represent the transfer of the funds from the old charity to the CIO. The community centre provides support and help for a wide section of the local community and various groups who meet to use the facilities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has reserves of £172,940 which are held in a charity bank account and investment accounts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds sufficient reserves to allow the centre to be able to continue operations for a further 18 months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £172,940 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No going concern uncertainties identified |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Not applicable |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of Plymstock Community Centre |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | At the annual general meeting of Plymstock Community Centre |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Plymstock Community Centre
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1159317
Charity’s principal address 6 Memory Lane
Plymouth
PL9 9GH
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Terri-ann Clarke
2 Laura Jayne Gogola
3 Pamela Anne Mills Chairperson
4 Douglas Richmond Treasurer
5 Joan Richmond
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser | ||
| Accountant | Blackwell Bate Ltd | Brunel Court, 122 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustses, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s Full name{s) Position {eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) Pamela Anne Mills Douglas Richmond Qt¥il,L Date 9- 13.
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| Trustees' raport | 1 |
| lndependentexamine/sreport | |
| Slalement offinancialactivities | |
| Balancesheet | |
| Statement ofcashflows | |
| Notesto the financial statem€nts | 6-9 |
| Unrostrlcted | Unrostrlcted | Unrestricied | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Not68 | f | t | |
| lncomofrom: | |||
| Donationsand legacies | 2 | 406 | 3,102 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 167,,140 | 108,979 |
| lnvestments | 4 | 544 | 1,014 |
| Total incom6 | 168,390113,095 | ||
| Exoendlture on: | |||
| Charitable activilies | 136,942170.71A | ||
| Netincome forthEyear/ | |||
| Natmovoment in funda | 31,448(57.623) | ||
| Fundbalancesat1September 2022 | 110,650168,273 | ||
| Fundbalancesat3lAugust2023 | 142,0S8 | 110,650 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
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| Notesetet | ||||
| CurrentaasetB | ||||
| Cashatbankand inhand | 172,540 | 110,977 | ||
| Creditorls: amountsfallingduewithin on3year |
6 | (30,842) | (3271 | |
| Netcunent assels | 142,098 | 110,650 | ||
| lncomefunds | ||||
| Unroslricted funds | 110.650 | |||
| 142,098 | 110.650 | |||
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| MrEP A Mills | MrD Richmond | |||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
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| Notes€€€€ | |||||
| Cashflows from opsrating acllvltles | |||||
| Cashgeneratedfrom operations | 61,419 | (58,667) | |||
| lnvestlngactlvitles | |||||
| lnvestmentincomereceived | 544 | 1,014 | |||
| Netcash gensratodfrom investlng | |||||
| aclivities | 544 | 1,014 | |||
| ot cash used ln f,nanclngactlvltlas | |||||
| Ncl increa3e/(decreass) in cashandcash | 61,963 | (s7,653) | |||
| Cashand cash equivalents atbeginningof year | 1'10,977 | 168,630 | |||
| Cashandca8haquivabntsatend of year | 172,940 | 110,977 |
| UnrestrlctedUnrestricted | UnrestrlctedUnrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| € | € | |
| Donations | 358 | |
| Governmenl Grants | 2,744 | |
| 406 | 3,102 |
| Charitableactivitios | ||
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| CharltabhCharltable lncomelncome |
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| 2023 | 2022 | |
| EE | ||
| Community playgroup | 131,536 | 78,959 |
| Letting charges | 29,462 | 24,593 |
| Solarpanelincome | 3,754 | |
| Coffee lounge | 2,688 | 2.200 |
| 167,440 | 108,979 |
| UnrestrictcdUnrestricted | UnrestrictcdUnrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2023t | 2022 € |
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| lnterest receivable | w | 1,014 |
| Charitablsactivitios | ||
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| CharitableCharitable | ||
| Expenditure Expenditure 2023 2022 |
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| €€ | ||
| Accouniancy, independent examination and afflliation fees | 6,229 | 5,982 |
| Telephone | 519 | 721 |
| Centre management | 16,224 | 71,279 |
| Community playgroup | 9,438 | 10,398 |
| Wages | 89,483 | 70,420 |
| Employerpension | 't,'t22 | 795 |
| Socialsecurity | 900 | 2,OU |
| Utilities | 8,879 | 4,953 |
| Printingand stationery | 1,533 | 962 |
| Lir:enceand annual inspections | 402 | 1,503 |
| lnsurance | 1,739 | 1,641 |
| Sundry | 474 | |
| '136,942 | 170,718 | |
| 136,942 | 170,7't8 | |
| Croditors: amountstallingduowithinonoycar | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| € | € | |
| Other taxationandsocial s€curity | 131 | |
| Oeferredincome | ?9,931 | |
| Trade creditors | 911 | 196 |
| 30,842 |