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
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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
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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
cOn￿M
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
NIA
Para 1.24
NIA
P8r8 1.23
None
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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.
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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¢A￿ntants. Enterprise HLxtse, Tunbrell Street. Trovknridge. Wltshire. BA14 8PL
Telephone: 01225 75101￿ Email: tr￿l￿ridg
halneswat￿cO.uk

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1160276
Receipts and payments accounts
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Forlhe period
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31-J8fv24
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unmtritted
funds
Restricted
fund8
to Marert£
EndoT*mient
Totsl funds
L￿t yoar
A1 Receipt8
46JJ17
12
12
779
21
Sub tota1(Gnk￿s in(xYne lor
AR)
A2 A•sot and kMstmentMI••.
{seo tabl•
46.202
Sub total
$1277
46,202
A3 Payn
Heat & L￿1ft
(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
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soe tsb
Sub total
36,199
35.199
35.024
hl•t of rncelptsqpaynnntsj
AS Tr•n•f•rn b•I￿on 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 lia￿ll1t1eS at the end of tho period
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Independent examIne￿S 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 {r￿lee$ a￿ resporffjible for ryeparat￿n oftrt a¢￿unts. The 4*arity'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 partI￿18r matlers have (x)me to my attention
Basis of independent examinerfs report
eX￿mat￿n vms camed I￿1 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 ¥%t*ther the ac¢ounts present a 'true arrfl far vi8¥rf and the rep(Yt
lunrted lo those matters sel out In the next 8t8temenL
Indepen￿nI examinels slaiemenl
In connectKJn w￿h 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 aCu￿nIS 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 sho￿1 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 paYr￿ntS ac(XMJnt ofthe Charity forthe year ended 31 January 2024, are 8et out on pages
1and2
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The I*￿rrtY'S trustees we re3wnsi￿ for the preparalion of the ac¢>JJnts. The d￿rt￿9 I[￿lee5 u>n*f Ihat an audrt ts not
required foTthis yeaT under ¥eilion 144(2) of ts CPArit*s Act 2011 (ts 2011 kt) aThJ that an indepeTr*nt exannalK)n
tt B my responsbilty to
examine ts arxunts uThler seGtw)n 145 of the 2011 A(A
to follthv Ihe pr￿edu￿ 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 exammal￿ft was caniwj out m a(tonttanc4 the gerwal t)Ir￿tionS 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 Con￿mIng 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 rnsi*ct the requbrThnts".
to keep g(%￿ntIlyj in aco)rdan(* vrilh selkn 130 of trt 2011 A(# arKI
to prepare al%￿Ints a0￿rd t#￿ the a￿￿untIng rerx)rfs aThJ o)mply wth the 8￿jun￿.￿ ffjquirements Otthe 2011
121 to *t*kh. in my opinion. attenlion Bhwkl be dra¥4n in orderto enable a proper undernlanding ol the accounts to be re￿*￿j
Enlerpnse House
Timbrell Street
Tro*bndy. BA14 8PL
17 Play 2024