## **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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|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||
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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**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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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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|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
## **Other optional information**
## **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
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