Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 February 22 Period start date To 30 January 23 Period end date Charity name: St Marks Community Centre
Charity registration number:1160276
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further or benefit the residents of the City of Bath and the neighbourhood |
| 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 |
The St Marks Community Centre is used by charitable and volunteer interest groups and Acorns Pre-school. In addition, the centre is hired for private parties, dances and local resident events. Eg Christmas celebrations, fetes, community ceilidhs, |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities as evidenced in the minutes of trustee meetings |
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SORP reference
No grants have been given
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The contribution made by the wider
Para 1.38 community to St Marks Community Centre has
Contribution made by been invaluable. The trustees would like to
volunteers thank all those who have given their time and
resources throughout the year. In particular,
the trustees would like to mention all those
involved with the community garden group
and swift box project.
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Other
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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| 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 charity has continued to promote the centre as a venue for the widest range of social activities, including dance, theatre, music, exercise and yoga and we have increased footfall leading to additional income. In addition, we are pleased to include new patrons, Ecstatic Dance and a regular Tai Chi group. The trustees continue to promote the use of public transport when visiting the centre and discourage drivers from idling their vehicle engines when dropping off or picking up from the centre. The trustees are committed to ensure that the building and garden are managed in such a way that it is available to benefit the whole community. The trustees continue to engage with all our patrons to ensure that the resources of St Marks are shared equitably. The trustees continue to invest in the improvement and maintenance of the building and garden. External stone repairs, tree management and internal decorations are ongoing to ensure that St Mark’s remains ‘fit for purpose’. The trustees once again have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and inplanningfuture |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | This year we increased expenditure on repairs and renewals, and despite significant energy costs our accounts show a surplus for the year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have identified the need (through the quinquennial building inspections) for further repairs to the building and roof and therefore income and expenditure needs to be carefully managed so as to ensure the accounts remain in surplus for our ‘sink fund’ |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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The principle source of funds is through the
hiring of rooms to regular patrons. In addition
The charity’s principal funds are supplemented by hiring the hall to
sources of funds (including Para 1.47 occasional users.
any fundraising)
The charities policy is to earn maximum
interest in a low risk environment eg Building
Investment policy and Society account.
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
St Marks Community Centre is housed in a
deconsecrated Victorian church. The structure
A description of the principal Para 1.46 of the building is built of Bath Stone under a
risks facing the charity slate tile roof and is Grade 2 listed. The
principle risk to the charity is ensuring that
there are sufficient funds to enable the
trustees to maintain the building that is fit for
purpose; and in addition, to build a ‘sink fund’
for major roof repairs
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Trustees selected are based on a presentation of skills and commitment, so as to ensure trustees represent a cross section of stakeholders. It is desirable to have a balance of trustees representing patrons and residents. |
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Prospective trustees are given a copy of the
Charity Commission guidance notes Essential
Policies and procedures Trustee. Upon recruitment trustees are fully
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 briefed on the workings and management
and training of trustees structures.
The long term running of the centre is
overseen by Trustees who meet a minimum of
The charity’s organisational twice a year to discuss strategic issues, meet
structure and any wider Para 1.51 the requirements of the Charity Commission
network with which the
and ensure that the building and community
charity works
garden remains an asset to local residents as
well as our patrons.
The day to day management communication is
through email with patrons and other
stakeholders by the management team. The
team looks after the booking calendar, the
immediate needs of the regular patrons and
ensures that the centre remains available to
the wider community.
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | St Marks Community Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1160276 |
Charity’s principal address St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Rd, Bath, BA2 4PA
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 Christopher Jones Chairman
2 Ian Hargreaves Treasurer
3 Tanya Jackson
4 Helen Peter
5 Ruth White
6 Mike Read
7 Mark Lord
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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
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Christopher Jones
Tanya Jackson
Helen Peter
Ruth White
Mike Read
Mark Lord
Ian Hargreaves
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Jones Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 31 Jan 2023
Chariy No. 1160276 SL Mark's Community Centre Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31 January 2023
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Oi-F8b-22 Section A Receipts and payments La*year to ATr$t£ A1 11.516 19.114 114 102 AR) {seetablel. 46.202 52.102 SA9 &75• &524 617 198 Sub tot 35.024 21744 purc1w. (see tr} 11.178 9•5.116 105.136
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