CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 February 23 Period start date To 30 January 24 Period end date Charity name: St Marks Community Centre Charity registration number:1160276 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document 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. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 To further or benefit the residents of the City of Bath and the neighbourhood Para 1.17 arKI 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 parknes, dances and local resident events. Eg Christmas celebrations, fetes, community ceilidhs, P8r8 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 Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference No grants have been given Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Pard 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The contribution made by the wider community to St Marks Community Centre has been invaluable. The trustees would like to 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 and the Widcombewest rou P8r8 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference 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 again this year, leading to additional income. In addition, we are pleased that the centre is being used for family gatherings such as parties, anniversaries and celebrations. 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. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen 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 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 in planning future Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Par8 1.41 Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 This year expenditure on repairs and renewals were reduced but despite a significant increase in 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 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going cOnM Para 1.22 Para 1.22 NIA Para 1.24 NIA P8r8 1.23 None Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The principal source of funds is through the hiring of rooms to regular community patrons. In addition funds are supplemented by hiring the hall to occasional users from outside of our geographic are3. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 The charities policy is to earn maximum interest in a low risk environment eg Building Society account. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 St Marks Community Centre is housed in a deconsecrated Victorian church. The structure of the building is built of Bath Stone under a 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 fi't for purpose- and in addition, to build a 'sink fund, for major roof repairs. Scoping exercises are now being undertaken to research costs for roof replacement and how this might fit with a lar er refurbishment ro ect. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituted? r.')orated c SSO= Ition. 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 Charitable Incorporated Organisation 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. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Prospective trustees are given a copy of the Charity Commission guidance notes Essential Trustee. Upon recruitment trustees are fully briefed on the workings and management structures. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The long term running of the centre is overseen by Trustees who meet a minimum of twice a year to discuss strategic issues, meet the requirements of the Charity Commission and ensure that the building and community garden remains an asset to local residents as well as our patrons. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 The day to day management communication is through email with patrons and other stakeholders by the trustee 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 communit Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name other name the chari uses Re istered charit number St Marks Communi Centre 1160276
Charity s principal address St Marks Community Centre, St Marks Rd, Bath, BA2 4PA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Nam eof pers on (or bod y) Trustee name Office lif any) Dates acted if not for whole year entit led to app oint trust ee (If an Christopher Jones lan Hargreaves Tanya Jackson Helen Peter Chairman Treasurer Ruth White Mike Read Mark Lord 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Direclor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Christo her Jones Tan a Jackson Helen Peter
Ruth White Mike Read Mark Lord lan Har reaves
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional 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, Chair. etc) Chairman Date 31 Jan 2023
Haineswatts Charlty No. 1160276 St. Mark's Community Centre Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31 January 2024 Haines Watls. Chartered A¢Antants. Enterprise HLxtse, Tunbrell Street. Trovknridge. Wltshire. BA14 8PL Telephone: 01225 75101 Email: trlridg halneswatcO.uk
St11•5 Comnwnity Contr• 1160276 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forlhe period olelZ3 31-J8fv24 To Section A Receipts and payments Unmtritted funds Restricted fund8 to Marert£ EndoTmient Totsl funds Lt yoar A1 Receipt8 46JJ17 12 12 779 21 Sub tota1(Gnks in(xYne lor AR) A2 A•sot and kMstmentMI••. {seo tabl• 46.202 Sub total $1277 46,202 A3 Payn Heat & L1ft (531 549 1.978 4750 Wifi&Wot 7A70 f J 16,617 211 216 l*ko SIMYJ l GNd8n Club 133 163 35,189 JS,109 35.024 A4 Assot •nd inve51ment rchaBe8 soe tsb Sub total 36,199 35.199 35.024 hl•t of rncelptsqpaynnntsj AS Tr•n•f•rn b•Ion funds A6 C••h funds last year end 11078 14.079 116.254 134372 116.294 134.37Z f05.116 116294
Section B Stateinent of oisset5 aiid liall1t1eS at the end of tho period 1¥m nds i.'i.*d nAI Oetsils
Independent examIneS report to the trustees of St Marks Community Centre I report on the receipts and payments ac)Unt of the Charity forthe year ended 31 January 2024, whtch are Set Jt on paJes 1and2 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner , The thaniy s {rlee$ a resporffjible for ryeparatn oftrt a¢unts. The 4arity's twstees Consthr thai an audrt 18 Th)t required forthis year under seL#Km 144(2) of the Charities Ad 2011 (tlp 2011 Act) arrfj that an indepeThlent exarnmaknon It ts my reswnsibilty to: examine the ac£ounts urKler 8edion 145 of the 2011 Ac to foU(yw the procedures laKI d(Avn in th8 general owethor gNen by the (xjmmtswon under seclion 145(5Xbl oflhe 2011Ad lo state whether partI18r matlers have (x)me to my attention Basis of independent examinerfs report eXmatn vms camed I1 In acC(Ydan the gewal Direciions gNen by the Chanty Commission An examin8lM)n indudes a revp4V ofthe acL¥)unting records kept by the charity and a compari80n of the a(xy)unl8 presented wth those rec(Kds It also considerati'on ofany unusual items or di8closures in the a(nts. and seeking explanations trorn you as trustees conceming any s matters. procedu$ urwjertaken do not all the eviden thal vnukl be required In an arKI ¢on8equenlly Th) opinwi 1$ gNen a$ to ¥%tther the ac¢ounts present a 'true arrfl far vi8¥rf and the rep(Yt lunrted lo those matters sel out In the next 8t8temenL IndepennI examinels slaiemenl In connectKJn wh my examinalion, no rnatter has to my attention." (1) thich gbves me iea80nable cau8e to believe thal in any material respect the requirem8nts: to keep a(YA)unting rea)rdg in aco)r(lanc with 8edton 130 of Ihe 2011 Aci and to prepare aCunIS acrnrd with th? accounting records and o)mply the aeuyJnts'Na Yequirements ot the 2011 ha* not been met or {2> to thich, in my opinion. attention sho1 be drawn in cKder to enable 8 proper underslarKling of arxounts lo bg reathed Matthew Porter FCA Haines Watts Chartered A(xountsnts Enlerpn8e House TirtKell Street TriMI)iith3e. BA14 8PL 17 May %)24
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of St Marks Community Centre I reFMYt and paYrntS ac(XMJnt ofthe Charity forthe year ended 31 January 2024, are 8et out on pages 1and2 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The IrrtY'S trustees we re3wnsi for the preparalion of the ac¢>JJnts. The drt9 I[lee5 u>nf Ihat an audrt ts not required foTthis yeaT under ¥eilion 144(2) of ts CPArits Act 2011 (ts 2011 kt) aThJ that an indepeTrnt exannalK)n tt B my responsbilty to examine ts arxunts uThler seGtw)n 145 of the 2011 A(A to follthv Ihe predu lad in the general Owedtons gNen by cxmnmwion urvjer 8e(aion 145(5)Ibl of IF 2011Ad lo slatewhetsr parti(wlar maltern fki¥e cx)rn lo my 8ttenlion . Basis of independent examinefs report ty exammalft was caniwj out m a(tonttanc4 the gerwal t)IrtionS gNen by the Chafrty C(#nmis8ion An examinal indtth a Tevw of the a(thunling fecords kept by the tharity and a c£%npari60n of the aco)unts presented th those records It also indu(kn tt)nsideration ofany unusual items or disdosures in the awounts, and seeking explanati0ry3 from y as twstee5 ConmIng any suth matteTr. The procedures undertaken do not provKle 351 the e7thIen thal be required In an and con8equently no gNen 88 to ether the a(mints present a 'lru8 arKJ fair and the Imrted to those matters sel out In the ne¥t ststenxnL Ind8peThJenl examinefs slatement In o)nneclion wrth my exanination. no matter ha8 to my atteThtson: (1) gi$ rea80nable (ause to believe that tn any materol rnsict the requbrThnts". to keep g(%ntIlyj in aco)rdan( vrilh selkn 130 of trt 2011 A(# arKI to prepare al%Ints a0rd t# the auntIng rerx)rfs aThJ o)mply wth the 8jun. ffjquirements Otthe 2011 121 to tkh. in my opinion. attenlion Bhwkl be dra¥4n in orderto enable a proper undernlanding ol the accounts to be rej Enlerpnse House Timbrell Street Trobndy. BA14 8PL 17 Play 2024