2021-12-01-accounts - The Hub Fenton

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 02 December 2020 01 December 2021

From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name The Hub Fenton Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1160110 Charity's principal address 217 Dimsdale Parade West Newcastle Staffs Postcode ST5 8ED

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Howard Edwards	Secretary		Existingtrustees
John Goodwin	Treasurer		Existingtrustees
Carole Kind	Chair		Existingtrustees
Lynn Williams		10 June 2022

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Carole Kind

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

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 seeks support from various agencies to ensure that it complies with all requirements. It works closely with the Local Matters Team at the City Council, their funding support team and Voluntary Action Staffs. The trustees have been supported by a management team which is drawn from the volunteers who regularly support the activities.

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To further or benefit the residents in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a Summary of the objects of the common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the charity set out in its interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure time occupation with governing document the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. The trustees have the power to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or cooperate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre

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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)	for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.
	The charity has been established for seven years. During 2020-2021, the number of activities was reduced significantly due to Covid 19. The charity continued to work with the local community throughout the year. Most activity was on-line and doorstep visits. The Centre reopened for face to face activity in June 2021. It continued to be a challenging time, but the Centre and its volunteers have been able to support and maintain links with beneficiaries throughout. Face to face sessions increased gradually, as both beneficiaries and volunteers adjusted to a new way of working. Working with adults Adult sessions returned. Crafts, table games and mindfulness activities ran alongside cooking and gardening. Closed sessions were delivered to residents from a supported living establishment, to enable them to participate, but restrict the number of people with whom engaged. Supporting the community at home During the first six months of the year, many of our beneficiaries were isolating. We continued to assist vulnerable people and provided food delivery. Others maintained weekly contact by phone. Working with families An on-line pottery class involved people of all ages. The plates that were made in their homes were fired and displayed at the British Ceramics Biennial. They were subsequently displayed in Devon. As a result of this activity, pottery classes were held at the Centre through October and November, bringing together people of all ages to enjoy practical activities and socialising. Partnership working Our links with Heron Cross Allotments are ongoing. Volunteers have continued to maintain our vegetable beds and greenhouse. The local Coop has supported our work. A member of staff is a regular volunteer. We work closely to identify and support local people who are regarded as vulnerable. Three local companies (Galliford Try, Keble Heath and R H Traffic Management) joined together to donate £500 for The Hub to make up and distribute Christmas hampers. Consultation All attendees are consulted on a regular basis. The management team and trustees aim to consider all requests and deliver as many as are practical and affordable. Consultation has taken place through phone calls, social media and online discussion. The trustees have ensured that throughout the year, the activities offered have been for public benefit and are in line with the stipulated objectives of the charity.

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)

for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.

The charity has been established for seven years. During 2020-2021,
the number of activities was reduced significantly due to Covid 19.
The charity continued to work with the local community throughout the
year. Most activity was on-line and doorstep visits. The Centre
reopened for face to face activity in June 2021.
It continued to be a challenging time, but the Centre and its volunteers
have been able to support and maintain links with beneficiaries
throughout. Face to face sessions increased gradually, as both
beneficiaries and volunteers adjusted to a new way of working.
Working with adults
Adult sessions returned. Crafts, table games and mindfulness activities
ran alongside cooking and gardening. Closed sessions were delivered to
residents from a supported living establishment, to enable them to
participate, but restrict the number of people with whom engaged.
Supporting the community at home
During the first six months of the year, many of our beneficiaries were
isolating. We continued to assist vulnerable people and provided food
delivery. Others maintained weekly contact by phone.
Working with families
An on-line pottery class involved people of all ages. The plates that were
made in their homes were fired and displayed at the British Ceramics
Biennial. They were subsequently displayed in Devon. As a result of
this activity, pottery classes were held at the Centre through October and
November, bringing together people of all ages to enjoy practical
activities and socialising.
Partnership working
Our links with Heron Cross Allotments are ongoing. Volunteers have
continued to maintain our vegetable beds and greenhouse.
The local Coop has supported our work. A member of staff is a regular
volunteer. We work closely to identify and support local people who are
regarded as vulnerable.
Three local companies (Galliford Try, Keble Heath and R H Traffic
Management) joined together to donate £500 for The Hub to make up
and distribute Christmas hampers.
Consultation
All attendees are consulted on a regular basis. The management team
and trustees aim to consider all requests and deliver as many as are
practical and affordable.
Consultation has taken place through phone calls, social media and
online discussion.
The trustees have ensured that throughout the year, the activities offered
have been for public benefit and are in line with the stipulated objectives
of the charity.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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The Hub Fenton does not offer grants.

You may choose to include There are no investments. further statements, where relevant, about:

Volunteers offer support to tend the garden and assist with the delivery of activities There are fourteen volunteers who attend regularly. Three young people, who have attended for a number of years, are now volunteering during school holidays and evenings.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
Due to more face to face activity, the number of hours contributed by volunteers in this reporting year has increased from 1890 (2020) to 2014 (2021)
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

The Hub welcomed HM Lord Lieutenant Mr Ian Dudson, who presented Summary of the main the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Certificate and Crystal. He was achievements of the charity accompanied by Sheriff of Staffordshire, Mr Jamie Friend, Mrs Friend, during the year Mrs Pippa Gee DL and Mr Humphrey Scott Moncrieff DL. The presentation was delayed from 2020, due to Covid restrictions. Each volunteer received a certificate and badge in recognition of the many hours service given to the local community. The Hub manager attended an investiture ceremony at Staffordshire County Buildings, to receive the BEM for her work in the community during Covid. Established as a provider of activity for children and adults. Supported people in the locality to make a difference by volunteering Increased opportunities available for children, families and older people. Maintained links with older people who are socially isolated, often through reduced mobility, lack of on-line provision or medical reasons. Made links with external providers to begin partnership working. Safeguarding training for all new volunteers. Offering activity on three days per week, post lockdown

Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The charity does not have any reserves. We have cash in the bank to support projects for the coming year.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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;

A grant was received to support the increased work in the community during Covid.

Fundraising was limited to small activities - coffee morning, book sales and bric a brac. The Hub hosted Santa at the town Christmas event – some income was generated through a raffle and refreshments.

The funds have been used to support our key objectives of providing education, recreational and leisure activities for local residents.
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.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

	s trustees

Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	Carole Kind	J H Edwards
	Chair	Secretary
	10 June 2022
	10 June 2022

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Charity Name The Hub Fenton

No (if any) 1160110

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 02-Dec-20 01-Dec-21

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Daytime activities	539	-	-	539	850
Donations	131	-	-	131	100
Room hire	-	-	-	-	2,745
CHC Contract	-	3,750	-	3,750
SOT CIF	-	3,500	-	3,500
Coffee mornings		-	-	-	468
PHT Grant	-		-	-	3,057
Grants	-	750	-	750	14,314
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	670	8,000	-	8,670	21,534

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					21,534

Resources	-	2,825	-	2,825	1,443
Premises,rents,utilities		4,916	-	4,916	9,282
Refreshments	-	363	-	363
Insurance	-	211	-	211
Wages	-	1,327	-	1,327	3,437
Volunteers	20		-	20
Sessional workers	-	1,588	-	1,588	165
Admin, payroll, phones, printingmarketing		668	-	668	380
Capital		4,484	-	4,484	396
**Sub total **	20	16,382	-	16,402	15,103

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					15,103

	650				6,431
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	11,466				28,458
	12,116				34,889

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

CCXX R1 accounts (SS) Categories B1 Cash funds	1 Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - 12,116 - 12,116 OK	30/08/2022 Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 8,610 - - - - - 8,610 - OK OK	Endowment funds to nearest £
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Details Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Carole Kind Howard Edwards	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		Carole Kind	27/06/2022
		Howard Edwards	27/06/2022

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

30/08/2022